Published: Aug 19, 2010

By: Cherise Burda, Alison Bailie, Graham Haines

Bridging the Gulf highlights the connection between the choices made by commuters in Ontario, and the negative impacts of oil extraction in North America in light of the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and ongoing ecological impacts from oil sands development. It focuses exclusively on personal transportation — how Ontarians get around every day — and presents five key actions to reduce oil demand based on policy changes that are already underway in the province.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Ontario Smart Growth

Published: Aug 10, 2010

By: Renewable Is Doable Group, Tim Weis

This Renewable is Doable report outlines how Ontario could save money by replacing the retiring Pickering nuclear station with green energy options.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Ontario Nuclear, Ontario Smart Growth, Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published: Jul 21, 2010

By: Dave Lovekin, Ngaio Hotte

Geoexchange systems, also known as low-temperature or shallow geothermal systems, utilize the constant temperature just below the earth's surface to heat and cool buildings. These types of systems use mature, proven technologies and have been successfully used around the world for years. They are extremely efficient, providing three to four units of free energy for every one unit of energy consumed. Geoexchange systems can be used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings and have many technical, environmental and economic benefits.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published: Apr 5, 2010

By: Cherise Burda, Alison Bailie, Graham Haines

Making key improvements to personal transportation policies would result in greenhouse gas reductions equivalent to taking one million vehicles off the road and also reduce driving time for commuters.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Ontario Smart Growth

Published: Apr 5, 2010

By: Cherise Burda, Alison Bailie, Graham Haines

Making key improvements to personal transportation policies would result in greenhouse gas reductions equivalent to taking one million vehicles off the road and also reduce driving time for commuters.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Ontario Smart Growth

Published: Mar 11, 2010

By: Tim Weis

Pembina's analysis of Canadian and American budget documents shows the U.S. is set to outspend Canada nearly 18:1 per capita on renewables, and more than 8:1 per capita overall on clean energy programs and projects in 2010.  

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published: Dec 8, 2009

By: Tim Weis

This fact sheet addresses questions about the social, environmental and economic impacts of large-scale wind power production in Canada and around the world.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Ontario Nuclear, Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published: Oct 5, 2009

By: Marlo Raynolds

Marlo Raynolds, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, congratulates Ontario's Premier McGuinty and the Minister of Energy on the implementation of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, particularly noting the feed-in-tariff program for renewables.

Publication Type: Letters & Formal Submissions, Presentations

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published: Jun 12, 2009

By: Tim Weis

Worldwide, renewable energy had a record year in 2008, attracting over US $120 billion. This document outlines the status of the active Federal incentives for renewable power in Canada and provides a comparison to similar incentives for renewable power development in the United States.

Publication Type: Reports, Backgrounders & Position Papers

Topic Area: Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published: Jun 3, 2009

By: Renewable Is Doable Group

This backgrounder, prepared by the Renewable is Doable coalition, documents the changing conditions that are affecting electricity planning in Ontario and creating a favourable environment for the development of a green energy economy. Widely distributed to decision-makers and the media, the backgrounder draws attention to the unique opportunity to invest in green energy procurement and replace the aging Pickering B nuclear station with a portfolio of renewable energy sources, conservation programs, energy efficiency and clean energy technologies.

Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Renewable is Doable Campaign

Published: Jun 3, 2009

By: Renewable Is Doable Group

Publication Type: Letters & Formal Submissions, Presentations

Topic Area: Ontario Electricity, Renewable is Doable Campaign