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“Every tonne of carbon Canada does not release into the atmosphere makes the worst impacts of climate change less likely. Every dollar invested in clean energy rather than fossil fuels helps the country build a more competitive and resilient future."
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Canada off course for climate targets, with more riding on fewer policies
Canadian Climate Institute’s independent assessment of the federal climate plan progress report shows stronger industrial policies can speed climate progress, but they won’t be enough on their own.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“Every tonne of carbon Canada does not release into the atmosphere makes the worst impacts of climate change less likely. Every dollar invested in clean energy rather than fossil fuels helps the country build a more competitive and resilient future."
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There's a growing gap between Canada’s emissions and its climate targets, according to the Canadian Climate Institute's progress report on Canada’s 2030 climate plan.
To build a prosperous, resilient future, governments must implement their climate plans.
To build a prosperous, resilient future, governments must implement their climate plans.
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
There's a growing gap between Canada’s emissions and its climate targets, according to the Canadian Climate Institute's progress report on Canada’s 2030 climate plan.
To build a prosperous, resilient future, governments must implement their climate plans.
To build a prosperous, resilient future, governments must implement their climate plans.
New housing legislation is driving an ambitious mandate for new affordable housing in Canada — but 70% of today’s buildings will still be standing in 2050.
We need retrofits in the plan to ensure existing buildings are resilient and affordable for the Canadians calling them home.
We need retrofits in the plan to ensure existing buildings are resilient and affordable for the Canadians calling them home.
Retrofit investments are nation‑building | Pembina Institute
This past week saw the introduction of the Build Canada Homes Act. This legislation establishes Build Canada Homes (BCH) as a permanent Crown corporation, with a mandate to deliver new affordable…
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February 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
New housing legislation is driving an ambitious mandate for new affordable housing in Canada — but 70% of today’s buildings will still be standing in 2050.
We need retrofits in the plan to ensure existing buildings are resilient and affordable for the Canadians calling them home.
We need retrofits in the plan to ensure existing buildings are resilient and affordable for the Canadians calling them home.
Communities across the country are exploring clean energy solutions — but what does it really take to become an Independent Power Producer?
Our new guide is perfect for remote communities considering solar, wind, or other medium‑ to large‑scale renewable energy projects. 👉 buff.ly/LvKI0k2
Our new guide is perfect for remote communities considering solar, wind, or other medium‑ to large‑scale renewable energy projects. 👉 buff.ly/LvKI0k2
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Communities across the country are exploring clean energy solutions — but what does it really take to become an Independent Power Producer?
Our new guide is perfect for remote communities considering solar, wind, or other medium‑ to large‑scale renewable energy projects. 👉 buff.ly/LvKI0k2
Our new guide is perfect for remote communities considering solar, wind, or other medium‑ to large‑scale renewable energy projects. 👉 buff.ly/LvKI0k2
Quebec has introduced Bill 17, a framework for geological carbon storage. This is an important step for advancing permanent carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in Canada. 👏
Building strong policy foundations is key to #NetZero progress.
Learn more ⬇️
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Building strong policy foundations is key to #NetZero progress.
Learn more ⬇️
www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/ac...
Québec investit dans le développement économique des régions - Québec dépose un projet de loi pour encadrer le stockage de carbone et encourager l'économie et l'innovation d'ici
QUÉBEC, le 5 févr. 2026 /CNW/ - Le ministre délégué à l'Économie et aux Petites et Moyennes Entreprises, ministre responsable de la Jeunesse et ministre responsable de la région de la…
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February 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Quebec has introduced Bill 17, a framework for geological carbon storage. This is an important step for advancing permanent carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in Canada. 👏
Building strong policy foundations is key to #NetZero progress.
Learn more ⬇️
www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/ac...
Building strong policy foundations is key to #NetZero progress.
Learn more ⬇️
www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/ac...
New emissions standards, electric vehicle purchase incentives and charging investments all signal that the gov’t remains committed to electrifying Canada’s auto sector. 🚗🔌
Now the focus must shift to finalizing strong, predictable regulations to ensure Canada remains competitive.
Now the focus must shift to finalizing strong, predictable regulations to ensure Canada remains competitive.
Mixed Reactions, Unanswered Questions Surround Carney’s New Auto Strategy
Cars and climate are being vigorously drawn together in the Carney government’s new automotive strategy. and whether the result is convergence or collision will depend on getting some very tricky…
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February 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
New emissions standards, electric vehicle purchase incentives and charging investments all signal that the gov’t remains committed to electrifying Canada’s auto sector. 🚗🔌
Now the focus must shift to finalizing strong, predictable regulations to ensure Canada remains competitive.
Now the focus must shift to finalizing strong, predictable regulations to ensure Canada remains competitive.
Electricity rates jumped 29% in Ontario last year—and more increases are likely as nuclear costs rise.
“Ontario is on a track to more expensive energy in the future.”
But a more balanced approach can help. Find out why ⬇️
“Ontario is on a track to more expensive energy in the future.”
But a more balanced approach can help. Find out why ⬇️
Will soaring electricity rates kill Ontario’s nuclear expansion?
Future plans include what would be two of the largest nuclear plants on Earth, which will cost hundreds of billions of dollars
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February 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Electricity rates jumped 29% in Ontario last year—and more increases are likely as nuclear costs rise.
“Ontario is on a track to more expensive energy in the future.”
But a more balanced approach can help. Find out why ⬇️
“Ontario is on a track to more expensive energy in the future.”
But a more balanced approach can help. Find out why ⬇️
📢 Canada is building momentum on clean transportation.
Today’s gov't announcement includes $84.4M to install 8,000+ electric vehicle chargers across Canada and $5.7M to help fleets cut fuel costs and emissions. 💰
Paired with EV incentives, this supports Canadians considering the switch to EVs.
Today’s gov't announcement includes $84.4M to install 8,000+ electric vehicle chargers across Canada and $5.7M to help fleets cut fuel costs and emissions. 💰
Paired with EV incentives, this supports Canadians considering the switch to EVs.
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
📢 Canada is building momentum on clean transportation.
Today’s gov't announcement includes $84.4M to install 8,000+ electric vehicle chargers across Canada and $5.7M to help fleets cut fuel costs and emissions. 💰
Paired with EV incentives, this supports Canadians considering the switch to EVs.
Today’s gov't announcement includes $84.4M to install 8,000+ electric vehicle chargers across Canada and $5.7M to help fleets cut fuel costs and emissions. 💰
Paired with EV incentives, this supports Canadians considering the switch to EVs.
When temperatures soared last June, Ontario had an ace up its sleeve: batteries.
Large-scale storage delivered electricity instantly when demand peaked, helping keep the lights on.
This is the resilient grid of the future. 🔋⚡
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Large-scale storage delivered electricity instantly when demand peaked, helping keep the lights on.
This is the resilient grid of the future. 🔋⚡
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With a southern Ontario battery farm humming, bidders are lining up to build more just like it | The Narwhal
Several proposed battery storage facilities near Lake Erie could help satisfy Ontario’s soaring demand for electricity — and reduce the use of fossil fuels
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February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
When temperatures soared last June, Ontario had an ace up its sleeve: batteries.
Large-scale storage delivered electricity instantly when demand peaked, helping keep the lights on.
This is the resilient grid of the future. 🔋⚡
thenarwhal.ca/battery-stor...
Large-scale storage delivered electricity instantly when demand peaked, helping keep the lights on.
This is the resilient grid of the future. 🔋⚡
thenarwhal.ca/battery-stor...
#RenewableEnergy costs in Canada have fallen by about half in the last decade.
Is your province missing out?
See who’s embracing #AffordableEnergy ⬇️
Is your province missing out?
See who’s embracing #AffordableEnergy ⬇️
Canadian solar and wind project costs plummet | Pembina Institute
It’s a happy coincidence of timing: we need a lot more electricity generation, and fast — and we’ve also experienced more than a decade of price reductions in renewable energy. A look at projects…
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February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
#RenewableEnergy costs in Canada have fallen by about half in the last decade.
Is your province missing out?
See who’s embracing #AffordableEnergy ⬇️
Is your province missing out?
See who’s embracing #AffordableEnergy ⬇️
Price is one of the biggest drivers of EV adoption.
For every $1,000, EV demand moves by about 11.5% nationally.
Graph: @climateinstitute.bsky.social
For every $1,000, EV demand moves by about 11.5% nationally.
Graph: @climateinstitute.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Price is one of the biggest drivers of EV adoption.
For every $1,000, EV demand moves by about 11.5% nationally.
Graph: @climateinstitute.bsky.social
For every $1,000, EV demand moves by about 11.5% nationally.
Graph: @climateinstitute.bsky.social
At some point, clean tech will be the only tech.
China is planning for the future. The U.S. is betting on the past.
Canada still has a choice.
China is planning for the future. The U.S. is betting on the past.
Canada still has a choice.
BBC Audio | The Global Story | How China beat the US on green energy
As Donald Trump champions oil and gas, China is racing ahead on renewable energy.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
At some point, clean tech will be the only tech.
China is planning for the future. The U.S. is betting on the past.
Canada still has a choice.
China is planning for the future. The U.S. is betting on the past.
Canada still has a choice.
"Probably every second day they’re looking at the price of oil … And then they’re like, OK, well maybe we’re on our last hole to drill today, are we working tomorrow?"
With declining jobs in the oil and gas sector, some workers are seeking employment in the clean energy economy 👇
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With declining jobs in the oil and gas sector, some workers are seeking employment in the clean energy economy 👇
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February 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Probably every second day they’re looking at the price of oil … And then they’re like, OK, well maybe we’re on our last hole to drill today, are we working tomorrow?"
With declining jobs in the oil and gas sector, some workers are seeking employment in the clean energy economy 👇
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With declining jobs in the oil and gas sector, some workers are seeking employment in the clean energy economy 👇
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New satellite data shows that #EVs reduce harmful air-traffic related pollution. 🚗💨
For every 200 EVs added in a neighborhood, nitrogen dioxide fell by about 1.1%.
“EVs don’t just cut carbon over time, they also improve local air quality right now.”
For every 200 EVs added in a neighborhood, nitrogen dioxide fell by about 1.1%.
“EVs don’t just cut carbon over time, they also improve local air quality right now.”
EVs promised cleaner air. Satellites say it’s finally happening.
Satellite data shows California neighborhoods with more EVs are already seeing measurable drops in air pollution.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
New satellite data shows that #EVs reduce harmful air-traffic related pollution. 🚗💨
For every 200 EVs added in a neighborhood, nitrogen dioxide fell by about 1.1%.
“EVs don’t just cut carbon over time, they also improve local air quality right now.”
For every 200 EVs added in a neighborhood, nitrogen dioxide fell by about 1.1%.
“EVs don’t just cut carbon over time, they also improve local air quality right now.”
#EV adoption combined with a clean grid could yield over $100 billion in health savings by 2050. Cleaner vehicles mean:
✅ Fewer asthma attacks
✅ Fewer ER visits
✅ Lower public health costs
More on how climate action addresses Canadians’ biggest concerns like healthcare costs 👇
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✅ Fewer asthma attacks
✅ Fewer ER visits
✅ Lower public health costs
More on how climate action addresses Canadians’ biggest concerns like healthcare costs 👇
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February 6, 2026 at 10:50 PM
#EV adoption combined with a clean grid could yield over $100 billion in health savings by 2050. Cleaner vehicles mean:
✅ Fewer asthma attacks
✅ Fewer ER visits
✅ Lower public health costs
More on how climate action addresses Canadians’ biggest concerns like healthcare costs 👇
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✅ Fewer asthma attacks
✅ Fewer ER visits
✅ Lower public health costs
More on how climate action addresses Canadians’ biggest concerns like healthcare costs 👇
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NEW: @pembina.org study finds Canadian city grids can support commercial EV truck fleets. City-level data suggests previous studies overestimated charging infrastructure and electricity needed for 35% adoption of electric MHDVs.
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#CommercialEZEVs #CommercialEVCharging
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#CommercialEZEVs #CommercialEVCharging
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
NEW: @pembina.org study finds Canadian city grids can support commercial EV truck fleets. City-level data suggests previous studies overestimated charging infrastructure and electricity needed for 35% adoption of electric MHDVs.
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#CommercialEZEVs #CommercialEVCharging
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#CommercialEZEVs #CommercialEVCharging
🌍⚡ The Age of Electricity is accelerating.
The latest IEA electricity forecast shows that renewables + nuclear are set to generate 50% of global electricity by 2030—up from 42% today.
🔗 Read the report:
The latest IEA electricity forecast shows that renewables + nuclear are set to generate 50% of global electricity by 2030—up from 42% today.
🔗 Read the report:
Global electricity demand is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring need for investments in grids and flexibility - News - IEA
Global electricity demand is set to grow strongly to 2030, underscoring need for investments in grids and flexibility - News from the International Energy Agency
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February 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM
🌍⚡ The Age of Electricity is accelerating.
The latest IEA electricity forecast shows that renewables + nuclear are set to generate 50% of global electricity by 2030—up from 42% today.
🔗 Read the report:
The latest IEA electricity forecast shows that renewables + nuclear are set to generate 50% of global electricity by 2030—up from 42% today.
🔗 Read the report:
Canada’s new vehicle emissions standard is a positive starting point but should be seen as a minimum baseline of ambition.
If the gov’t is serious about ensuring we remain competitive in an electrifying world, we need stronger regulations to keep emissions falling. 📉
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If the gov’t is serious about ensuring we remain competitive in an electrifying world, we need stronger regulations to keep emissions falling. 📉
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February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Canada’s new vehicle emissions standard is a positive starting point but should be seen as a minimum baseline of ambition.
If the gov’t is serious about ensuring we remain competitive in an electrifying world, we need stronger regulations to keep emissions falling. 📉
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If the gov’t is serious about ensuring we remain competitive in an electrifying world, we need stronger regulations to keep emissions falling. 📉
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In Canada, #wind and #solar costs have fallen by about half in 10 years. 🤯
Find out why ⤵️
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Find out why ⤵️
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February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
In Canada, #wind and #solar costs have fallen by about half in 10 years. 🤯
Find out why ⤵️
www.pembina.org/blog/canadia...
Find out why ⤵️
www.pembina.org/blog/canadia...
Canada’s best auto jobs strategy is to build a strong electric vehicle market at home and use it as a platform to compete in a world where EV demand is accelerating 👇
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February 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Canada’s best auto jobs strategy is to build a strong electric vehicle market at home and use it as a platform to compete in a world where EV demand is accelerating 👇
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There are no perfect policy choices – only better ones.
The #ElectricVehicleAvailabilityStandard supports emissions reductions, vehicle affordability and a stronger, more resilient Canadian auto sector. 🚗🍁
That’s why it remains a vital tool.
The #ElectricVehicleAvailabilityStandard supports emissions reductions, vehicle affordability and a stronger, more resilient Canadian auto sector. 🚗🍁
That’s why it remains a vital tool.
With Chinese vehicles incoming, Ottawa faces thorny questions about how to spur EV sales
Pressure mounts as new national automotive strategy set to be released as early as this week
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February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
There are no perfect policy choices – only better ones.
The #ElectricVehicleAvailabilityStandard supports emissions reductions, vehicle affordability and a stronger, more resilient Canadian auto sector. 🚗🍁
That’s why it remains a vital tool.
The #ElectricVehicleAvailabilityStandard supports emissions reductions, vehicle affordability and a stronger, more resilient Canadian auto sector. 🚗🍁
That’s why it remains a vital tool.
To build the future, we first need to build the workforce.
Our Sustainable Workforce manager Megan Gordon on CBC radio 🎧👇
Our Sustainable Workforce manager Megan Gordon on CBC radio 🎧👇
February 3, 2026 at 10:02 PM
To build the future, we first need to build the workforce.
Our Sustainable Workforce manager Megan Gordon on CBC radio 🎧👇
Our Sustainable Workforce manager Megan Gordon on CBC radio 🎧👇
📢 NEW DATA: We can reduce total #EV charging infrastructure costs by up to 75% by 2030 with smart planning, an investment savings of $1 billion dollars. 🚗🔌
Our Transportation team breaks it down 👇
Our Transportation team breaks it down 👇
Strain placed on grid by electric trucks overestimated: Pembina Institute - Truck News
An analysis by the Pembina Institute has found electric trucks place less strain on the electrical grid than first expected. The study titled Planning to
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February 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
📢 NEW DATA: We can reduce total #EV charging infrastructure costs by up to 75% by 2030 with smart planning, an investment savings of $1 billion dollars. 🚗🔌
Our Transportation team breaks it down 👇
Our Transportation team breaks it down 👇
What does a strong #CleanEnergy workforce actually need?
We asked workers, labour leaders, gov’ts and more, and the answers were clear: stable policy, coordination and supportive jobsites.
Our early takeaways 👇
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We asked workers, labour leaders, gov’ts and more, and the answers were clear: stable policy, coordination and supportive jobsites.
Our early takeaways 👇
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February 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
What does a strong #CleanEnergy workforce actually need?
We asked workers, labour leaders, gov’ts and more, and the answers were clear: stable policy, coordination and supportive jobsites.
Our early takeaways 👇
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We asked workers, labour leaders, gov’ts and more, and the answers were clear: stable policy, coordination and supportive jobsites.
Our early takeaways 👇
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Thank you, Minister, for your encouraging words. And thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of conversation, commitment, and some fun! 🎉
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February 2, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Thank you, Minister, for your encouraging words. And thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of conversation, commitment, and some fun! 🎉
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