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🔎 Retrofit installers and designers in Alberta: we want to hear from you.

Help us understand the retrofit and high‑performance multi‑unit building supply chain by taking our short survey, in partnership with @albertaecotrust.bsky.social.

Share your experience 👇

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06.03.2026 22:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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CDR Centre celebrates a landmark week for Canadian carbon removal | Pembina Institute CALGARY — JORDEN DYE, director of the Pembina Institute’s Carbon Dioxide Removal Centre (CDR Centre), made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada and the Government of…

Canada's carbon removal sector is gaining real momentum:

🌱 78 CDR companies
🌱 48 active and planned projects
🌱 New international partnerships
🌱 A $100M industry coalition
🌱 Nearly 500,000 tonnes were committed by buyers in 2025.

This is what progress looks like.

06.03.2026 20:00 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Ontario faces risks in relying too much on gas power | Pembina Institute Ontario’s electricity consumers face heightened risks as the province plans to increase gas-fired power to compensate for nuclear plants shut down for multi-year refurbishments. By 2030, gas…

Ontario is at an energy crossroads: will it go ahead with a risky 5-fold increase of natural gas? Or will it choose better options?

☀️ More solar & wind
🔋 Battery storage
📉 Reducing peak demand

Learn more about these options ⬇️

06.03.2026 17:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
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Carbon removal coalition forms with goal of attracting $100-million in project investments Leaders in Canada’s nascent industry joined with corporate, financial backers as well as federal government

Canada's carbon removal market just got a major boost.

The Advance Carbon Removal Coalition launched today, bringing together government and major institutions to mobilize up to $100M for Canadian CDR projects by 2030.

This is the momentum the sector needs. 🙌🌱

05.03.2026 18:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1
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Air-pollution related premature deaths cost Alberta $12.9 billion every year. 💰🤯

Cleaner homes and buildings can reduce those impacts.

Learn how retrofits are a public-health solution 👇

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05.03.2026 16:01 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Provincial agreement on electricity grid a landmark moment in Canada's journey to clean, prosperous economy | Pembina Institute EDMONTON — Tim Weis, senior director of the Pembina Institute’s Industrial Decarbonization program, made the following statement in response to the National Energy Corridor agreement…

Today’s National Energy Corridor agreement is a big step for Canada’s clean energy future.

We are excited to see provinces and territories coming together to build a more reliable and connected grid.

🔗 Our full response:

04.03.2026 20:30 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 2
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Carbon removal works best when it strengthens local ecosystems too. The Nova Scotia Salmon Association has spent 20 years improving the water chemistry in West River.

And now, it's a verified CDR solution. Exactly the progress we want to see. 🐟🌊
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04.03.2026 18:02 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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What does it take to become an Independent Power Producer?

Our new guide breaks down the essentials for developing renewable energy projects in remote communities — and features on‑the‑ground experience from the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation’s Sree Vyàa Solar Project.

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03.03.2026 22:30 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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If Ontario adds too much new natural gas-fired power generation, it faces:

⚡Energy security vulnerability
💰 Turbulent electricity prices
📈 Higher carbon emissions

Current plans would expand gas generation to 5x 2020 levels by 2030.

03.03.2026 16:30 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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For Canada to cut emissions and stay competitive, the Alberta–Ottawa deal needs to get the basics right:

🚫 No public money for another pipeline
✅ Carbon credits trading at $130/tonne by 2030
💰 Industry investment in carbon capture
⚖️ Equivalent emission rules companies can count on

02.03.2026 16:00 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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From transmission lines to solar projects, Indigenous leadership is reshaping Canada’s clean energy future. These projects show what real energy sovereignty looks like.

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01.03.2026 19:02 👍 10 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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Canadians remain deeply concerned about climate change — and they expect leaders to act.

✔️ 70% say they’d feel proud if Canada became a renewable energy superpower.
❌ Only 30% feel that way about oil and gas.

New insights from Re.Climate & Abacus Data ⬇️

28.02.2026 20:00 👍 16 🔁 9 💬 2 📌 1
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💭 #DYK? Electrifying medium and heavy-duty diesel fleets can cut operating and maintenance costs by up to 40% annually.

With affordability top of mind for Canadians, climate action can lower costs — from business operations to health care.

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28.02.2026 16:01 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Low-carbon industries are central to global competitiveness.

Diversifying into these sectors is an economic resilience strategy. The Sustainable Jobs Action Plan sets direction but clear timelines and funding are needed to prepare workers and communities.

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27.02.2026 22:00 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Alberta budget shows doubling down on oil and gas wrong remedy for province’s future | Pembina Institute CALGARY — JAN GORSKI, director of government relations at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Government of Alberta’s 2026 budget.“Today’s budget shows two things…

Alberta’s 2026 budget shows the limits of relying on oil and gas in an increasingly volatile global market.

With clean energy investment now outpacing fossil fuels worldwide, Alberta is missing out on growth opportunities.

🔗 Our full response:

26.02.2026 23:15 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
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Alberta broke its renewable energy market; 2026 will decide if it can be fixed Decisions will determine whether Alberta reclaims its position as Canada's corporate renewables leader or cedes that title permanently.

A big deficit is looming in Alberta’s budget today.

But there’s a major revenue opportunity on the table: wind and solar.

@brccanada.bsky.social Director, Jorden Dye, lays out how Alberta must rebuild its renewables market.

Your pre-budget read ⬇️ #AlbertaBudget #ABpoli

26.02.2026 17:02 👍 14 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 2
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The rapid growth of clean tech is driving global demand for critical minerals.

Canada has everything it needs to lead: abundant resources, strong innovation capacity, and a skilled workforce.

But we can’t do this without a clean energy workforce.

Our @hilltimes.com op-ed 📰👇

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25.02.2026 22:01 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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The energy transition is accelerating.

Alberta needs a strategy for the jobs and industries of the modern global economy. Ongoing MOU talks with Ottawa could help kickstart that.

Our latest in the @hilltimes.com: the four outcomes we need to see by the April 1 deadline.

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25.02.2026 17:00 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Toronto’s buildings produce 58% of the city’s emissions, but the retrofit of two aging towers shows a different story: warmer homes in winter, cooler homes in summer, and real comfort for residents — all while cutting energy use dramatically. 🏢📉

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25.02.2026 00:00 👍 10 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
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Amid global uncertainty, one thing is clear: clean energy is moving fast. ☀️💨

We help Canadians navigate that shift with clarity by bringing evidence, analysis, and practical solutions to moments that feel complex or uncertain.

Your support helps us keep doing that work.

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24.02.2026 16:03 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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4️⃣ No public money for pipelines:

If new pipelines make business sense, private investors will fund them. Public money shouldn’t subsidize risky fossil fuel infrastructure.

23.02.2026 22:15 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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3️⃣ Industry must invest in carbon capture:

Taxpayers are already putting up two-thirds of the cost of the Pathways project. The time has come for oilsands companies to put their money on the table, too.

23.02.2026 22:15 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
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2️⃣ Clear, fair, stable emissions rules:

Whether they are fixing methane leaks or building low-cost renewable energy, companies need clarity, certainty and fairness. The negotiation must not result in Alberta being held to a lower standard than other provinces.

23.02.2026 22:15 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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1️⃣ Carbon price certainty:

The effective $130 per tonne must be achieved by 2030. Waiting longer would only mean more delays to clean investments and emissions reductions.

23.02.2026 22:15 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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The Alberta–Ottawa MOU is a chance to provide clarity after years of uncertainty—and to keep Canada on track to cut emissions while strengthening our economy.

Here’s what matters most on April 1. ⬇️

23.02.2026 22:15 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Alberta says it reached its 2025 methane‑reduction target early, based on its own data. But more rigorous federal data tells a different story.

As Alberta and Ottawa negotiate updated methane rules, it underscores the importance of relying on best available information.

23.02.2026 16:01 👍 6 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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If a pipeline made solid business sense, private investors would back it.

As MOU talks continue, Alberta and Ottawa should stick to their commitment: no public money for a new pipeline.

Taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook.

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22.02.2026 22:01 👍 10 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0

While China was pouring hundreds of billions into clean energy and electrification, the U.S. was expanding fossil fuel production.

As the clean energy shift accelerates, Canada can orient toward the electrification economy, or tie itself to an energy system with a finite future. 🎧👇

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22.02.2026 16:01 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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It was once thought that an increase in electric vehicles would strain Canada’s electricity grid.

But our new research tells a different story: electric trucks would add just 1.5% to Toronto’s daily electricity demand by 2030 — well within normal daily fluctuations.

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21.02.2026 22:00 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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🔥 We’re on track to exceed 1.5°C of long-term global warming by 2030, according to @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social. Why?

Main driver = 🏭 Build-up of CO2 in the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels.

Time for #CleanEnergy.

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21.02.2026 16:01 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0