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Is the Auto Industry on Track?

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 22:58
Automakers can meet Canada’s 2035 EV sales goals, but with a 100 to 105 g/mile vehicle emissions target by 2030Canada’s auto industry could hit a proposed 2030 vehicle emissions target largely by staying the course — but a stronger target is also...
Categories: J1. Green Tech Industry & Utilities

Playing to win: Refining Ontario’s data centre playbook

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 05:32
AI data centre growth presents an opportunity for Ontario to build the electricity system it needs for the future. With the right policies, private investment from this emerging industry can help bring new clean power, storage, and grid...
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As Alberta seeks methane equivalency, all measurement and monitoring tools are needed

Tue, 09/22/2026 - 03:17
Methane (the chief component of natural gas) often leaks or is lost somewhere between where it is drilled and where we burn it. This is not only a waste of a resource, but methane is also a highly potent greenhouse gas. Methane emissions can be...
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Canada is missing its climate targets. Is it time to talk about Solar Radiation Modification?

Mon, 09/21/2026 - 23:00
Canada is not on track to meet its 2030 climate target. The latest federal data shows national emissions are just 10.3 percent below 2005 levels, which is the weakest performance in the G7, and the Prime Minister has acknowledged the 2030 goal is out...
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Solar Radiation Modification Primer

Mon, 09/21/2026 - 23:00
This primer introduces solar radiation modification (SRM) to Canadian environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) and policymakers, situating the topic in the context of accelerating climate timelines, Canada's own emissions shortfall, and...
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Our family's EV road trip

Mon, 09/21/2026 - 01:00
It is hard to believe that fall is upon us. Now that summer is over, I’ve had a chance to dig through some of the photos and spreadsheets I put together after my family’s road trip to B.C. in our electric vehicle (EV) this summer. Our family has...
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It’s time to clean up the mess

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 09:57
If you live in Alberta, you’ve likely heard about land reclamation in the oil and gas sector. Simply put, land reclamation is about returning industrial sites back to a natural state after commercial use.While oil and gas companies are legally...
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From Principles to Practice

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 22:51
As demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services grows, so does demand for the data centres that power them. These facilities can help strengthen Canada's digital economy, support innovation, attract investment and expand...
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Canada has responsible data centre principles, but will it put those into practice?

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 21:17
CALGARY — A new Pembina Institute report, From Principles to Practice: Making data centre development work for Canadians, outlines how governments, regulators, utilities, municipalities, Indigenous rights holders and host communities can translate...
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Advancing renewables in Ontario

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 03:07
After an extended period of limited deployment, renewable energy is once again gaining momentum in Ontario. Wind, solar and batteries swept the most recent, technology-neutral, procurements, outcompeting other technologies to deliver the lowest-cost...
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Canada’s buildings can do more than consume electricity

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 22:12
Ask people across Canada about this summer’s wildfire season and they will tell you how the resulting smoke affected their daily lives. This underscores the urgency of getting our country on a credible path to net-zero by 2050. I’d like to think this...
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Bell AI Fabric expansion is a missed opportunity for growth of clean energy

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:53
CALGARY — DAVID PICKUP, Director of Electricity at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the expansion of Saskatchewan’s Bell AI Fabric centre.Yesterday’s announcement from the Saskatchewan and federal governments...
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Alberta’s overlooked electricity resource is hiding in plain sight

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 22:27
Industrial expansion, data centres, population growth and electrification are putting new pressure on a system already facing affordability, reliability and infrastructure challenges. Much of the public conversation focuses on how much new...
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A Pipeline in Search of a Market

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 07:17
This report assesses whether additional export pipeline capacity from the Western CanadianSedimentary Basin (WCSB) is needed and economically feasible, and how a new West Coastbitumen pipeline would compare with existing and alternative...
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Budget 2026

Tue, 09/08/2026 - 02:15
Canada currently faces numerous, interconnected challenges. Budget 2026 presents a critical opportunity to demonstrate the country’s commitment to becoming a clean energy superpower through ambition and investment that exceeds the public support...
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Federal climate report paints grim picture, reinforces urgent need to cut emissions through electrification

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 21:30
CALGARY — CHRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026:“This report again confirms that the human activity of burning fossil fuels is driving...
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Federal data centre framework sets right direction, but provinces are key to delivering success

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 04:31
CALGARY — KARI HYDE, Director of the Pembina Institute’s Customer Energy Solutions program, made the following statement in response to new federal framework for responsible data centre development. “Canada’s electricity system is undergoing a...
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