Clean energy think tank

The Pembina Institute is a think-tank and registered charity that advocates for strong, effective policies to support Canada's clean energy transition.

Leading Canada's transition to clean energy

We advocate for strong, effective policies with a multi-faceted and highly collaborative approach to support Canada’s clean energy transition.

Banner for Survival of the Cleanest with oilsands mining trucks and graph
Banner for Survival of the Cleanest with oilsands mining trucks and graph

Our Latest Work

Cover of Sustainable Jobs Blueprint with workers at outdoor job site in winter
Publication
Dec. 14, 2023 - By Megan Gordon, Alex Callahan

A Sustainable Jobs Blueprint Part II: Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy

Publication
April 19, 2024 - By Simon Dyer, MC Bouchard, Scott MacDougall, John Van Ham, Monica Curtis

The one-year anniversary of Alberta’s Emissions Reduction and Energy Development plan An assessment of progress to date and recommendations for action

Copy of letter to Minister Guilbeault about Canada's 2035 emissions target
Publication
April 9, 2024 - By Chris Severson-Baker

Letter to Minister Steven Guilbeault on 2035 emissions reduction target Faster pace of change needed between now and 2035

Cover of Survival of the Cleanest: Assessing the cost and carbon competitiveness of Canada’s oil
Publication
Nov. 27, 2023 - By Janetta McKenzie, Scott MacDougall, Eyab Al-Aini

Survival of the Cleanest Assessing the cost and carbon competitiveness of Canada’s oil

Workers installing solar panels on a residential home roof.
Blog
April 17, 2024 - By Megan Gordon

Passing Sustainable Jobs Act moves Canada closer to clean economy Labour and environmental groups agree: legislation ensures workers will lead the energy transition and the Senate needs to pass it quickly

Solar panels in Kotzebue
Blog
April 8, 2024 - By Emily He, Fibha Nazim, Lynne Couves

Remote clean energy and the federal budget Exploring the role of federal budgets in advancing remote clean energy and what we’re looking for in Budget 2024

Cover to Zeroing In with wind turbines and road
Publication
June 29, 2023 - By Will Noel, Binnu Jeyakumar

Zeroing In Pathways to an affordable net-zero grid in Alberta

Electric truck charging station
Blog
April 17, 2024 - By Chandan Bhardwaj

6 key factors holding back charging infrastructure for fleets Electric road freight depends on a grid-ready charging network, yet deployment has been sluggish

Cover of Better Buildings report show house under construction
Publication
April 8, 2024 - By Jessica McIlroy, Betsy Agar, Emma Harris

Better Buildings for All Relieving energy poverty through deep retrofits

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Upcoming Events

Calgary Telus Convention Centre

Charting a Path to Net Zero The role of education in delivering a green transition

Apr. 27, 2024 to Apr. 29, 2024  - Calgary, Alberta

What is the role of education in delivering a green transition? Join us at the pre-conference of Colleges and Institutes Canada in Calgary to find out.
Getting Connected workshop banner with electric freight truck

Getting Connected Fleet Electrification and Charging Requirements

May. 1, 2024  - Toronto, ON

Getting Connected is a full-day workshop that will take place at the EV & Charging Expo hosted by Electric Autonomy Canada. The event will bring together a diverse group of leaders from both the private and public sectors to address the challenge of charging infrastructure for the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sector.
Retrofit Canada Conference banner with buildings and trees

Retrofit Canada Conference Decarbonizing and adapting existing homes and buildings

Jun. 12, 2024 to Jun. 13, 2024  - Vancouver, BC

Betsy Agar, director of the Pembina Institute's Buildings program, is part of the conference advisory board and will be giving opening and closing remarks each day.
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What we do

Reducing the negative impacts of fossil fuels while supporting the transition to a clean energy system requires advancing solutions from various approaches.

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