Sarah
@ssnowdon.bsky.social
Strategist communicating solutions to the energy transition. Clean energy now for future generations. Currently @pembinainstitute.bsky.social
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📈 Home insurance costs are soaring — up 90% in Alberta and 84% in Ontario over the past decade.
Homes with resilient retrofits experience fewer claims and lower recovery costs.
Read the full article 👇
Homes with resilient retrofits experience fewer claims and lower recovery costs.
Read the full article 👇
How governments and insurers can help lower soaring home insurance costs | Pembina Institute
Insurance premiums are climbing faster than inflation as severe weather losses escalate. Yet, insurers still don’t account for the risk-reduction power of resilient retrofits. Governments and…
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December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📈 Home insurance costs are soaring — up 90% in Alberta and 84% in Ontario over the past decade.
Homes with resilient retrofits experience fewer claims and lower recovery costs.
Read the full article 👇
Homes with resilient retrofits experience fewer claims and lower recovery costs.
Read the full article 👇
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We convened something special in November. The Pembina Summit Inner Circle brought together leaders from gov't, Indigenous nations and more to tackle one big question:
How can B.C. decarbonize its energy systems while aligning with today’s political & economic priorities?
How can B.C. decarbonize its energy systems while aligning with today’s political & economic priorities?
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We convened something special in November. The Pembina Summit Inner Circle brought together leaders from gov't, Indigenous nations and more to tackle one big question:
How can B.C. decarbonize its energy systems while aligning with today’s political & economic priorities?
How can B.C. decarbonize its energy systems while aligning with today’s political & economic priorities?
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Smart meters can help households save money and strengthen the grid – but only if there’s meaningful public engagement.
“You can’t roll out (time-of-use rates) in isolation. They must be part of a broader, equity-based strategy,” says our DSM manager Kari Hyde.
“You can’t roll out (time-of-use rates) in isolation. They must be part of a broader, equity-based strategy,” says our DSM manager Kari Hyde.
Is time-of-day pricing the next frontier for NB Power?
Is time-of-day pricing the next frontier for NB Power?
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Smart meters can help households save money and strengthen the grid – but only if there’s meaningful public engagement.
“You can’t roll out (time-of-use rates) in isolation. They must be part of a broader, equity-based strategy,” says our DSM manager Kari Hyde.
“You can’t roll out (time-of-use rates) in isolation. They must be part of a broader, equity-based strategy,” says our DSM manager Kari Hyde.
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NEW RESEARCH: Indigenous housing inequality will drive up health impacts and costs in Canada unless policy changes are made to improve energy efficiency, increase climate resilience and support well-being. Read our latest report with Indigenous Clean Energy 🧵⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/reports/heal...
climateinstitute.ca/reports/heal...
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Housing inequality among Indigenous communities in Canada is an expensive problem, both in terms of dollar figures and—more importantly—lives.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
NEW RESEARCH: Indigenous housing inequality will drive up health impacts and costs in Canada unless policy changes are made to improve energy efficiency, increase climate resilience and support well-being. Read our latest report with Indigenous Clean Energy 🧵⬇️
climateinstitute.ca/reports/heal...
climateinstitute.ca/reports/heal...
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👏Ontario’s Save on Energy’s XLerate Program is open with up to $15M for projects that deliver measurable energy savings.
⚡The program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, & healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale energy efficiency gains. 👉 buff.ly/mFq3mNJ
⚡The program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, & healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale energy efficiency gains. 👉 buff.ly/mFq3mNJ
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
👏Ontario’s Save on Energy’s XLerate Program is open with up to $15M for projects that deliver measurable energy savings.
⚡The program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, & healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale energy efficiency gains. 👉 buff.ly/mFq3mNJ
⚡The program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, & healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale energy efficiency gains. 👉 buff.ly/mFq3mNJ
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Canada has an extraordinary opportunity in the critical minerals sector. Workforce planning will make or break this moment.
Here’s what's happening in B.C., Alberta and Ontario ⬇
www.pembina.org/pub/key-elem...
Here’s what's happening in B.C., Alberta and Ontario ⬇
www.pembina.org/pub/key-elem...
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Canada has an extraordinary opportunity in the critical minerals sector. Workforce planning will make or break this moment.
Here’s what's happening in B.C., Alberta and Ontario ⬇
www.pembina.org/pub/key-elem...
Here’s what's happening in B.C., Alberta and Ontario ⬇
www.pembina.org/pub/key-elem...
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When tenants, consumers, and building owners shift from conventional, one-way consumers to actively participating in the electricity system via demand-side management (DSM) — everyone wins.
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/5LLVoQY
@albertaecotrust.bsky.social
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/5LLVoQY
@albertaecotrust.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When tenants, consumers, and building owners shift from conventional, one-way consumers to actively participating in the electricity system via demand-side management (DSM) — everyone wins.
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/5LLVoQY
@albertaecotrust.bsky.social
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/5LLVoQY
@albertaecotrust.bsky.social
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Canada’s auto sector is in crisis. But EVs are the future. A strong domestic EV market will protect auto jobs & help Canada compete globally.
With smart policy, EV jobs could grow to 600K by 2035.
Let's not miss our chance to do it right. ⤵️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
With smart policy, EV jobs could grow to 600K by 2035.
Let's not miss our chance to do it right. ⤵️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Canada needs a strong EV market to secure future jobs
Electric vehicles draw on the sectors where Canada already has natural advantages: critical minerals, battery components, vehicle assembly, and maintenance.
www.hilltimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Canada’s auto sector is in crisis. But EVs are the future. A strong domestic EV market will protect auto jobs & help Canada compete globally.
With smart policy, EV jobs could grow to 600K by 2035.
Let's not miss our chance to do it right. ⤵️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
With smart policy, EV jobs could grow to 600K by 2035.
Let's not miss our chance to do it right. ⤵️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
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Canada’s #CleanEnergy future is within reach – but we need your help getting there.
Support our work advancing climate solutions today 👉 www.pembina.org/donate
Support our work advancing climate solutions today 👉 www.pembina.org/donate
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Please consider supporting our work👇
It was great to attend this reception last week on Canada's Energy Transition, hosted by @environmentaldefence.ca with @carbontracker.bsky.social & @iisd.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It was great to attend this reception last week on Canada's Energy Transition, hosted by @environmentaldefence.ca with @carbontracker.bsky.social & @iisd.org
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With the new federal budget, priorities are clear — and climate policy can deliver on them.
This creates a major opportunity to use climate action as a lever to deliver on the issues Canadians care about most.
Read the article👇
www.pembina.org/blog/climate...
This creates a major opportunity to use climate action as a lever to deliver on the issues Canadians care about most.
Read the article👇
www.pembina.org/blog/climate...
Climate as a lever to deliver on emerging Canadian priorities | Pembina Institute
With the ballooning cost of living, economic uncertainty, a stressed healthcare system, and international trade tensions, Canadians are managing more than ever. To back this up, a July 2025 Abacus…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With the new federal budget, priorities are clear — and climate policy can deliver on them.
This creates a major opportunity to use climate action as a lever to deliver on the issues Canadians care about most.
Read the article👇
www.pembina.org/blog/climate...
This creates a major opportunity to use climate action as a lever to deliver on the issues Canadians care about most.
Read the article👇
www.pembina.org/blog/climate...
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Well done, Ontario!⚡ Utilities and customers are saving energy together — cutting costs, creating jobs, and building a reliable grid.
💡Ontario is expanding energy savings programs to include efficient appliances — helping families cut costs and the province conserve power.
🔗: buff.ly/2fYHiA3
💡Ontario is expanding energy savings programs to include efficient appliances — helping families cut costs and the province conserve power.
🔗: buff.ly/2fYHiA3
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Well done, Ontario!⚡ Utilities and customers are saving energy together — cutting costs, creating jobs, and building a reliable grid.
💡Ontario is expanding energy savings programs to include efficient appliances — helping families cut costs and the province conserve power.
🔗: buff.ly/2fYHiA3
💡Ontario is expanding energy savings programs to include efficient appliances — helping families cut costs and the province conserve power.
🔗: buff.ly/2fYHiA3
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It was wonderful to join @envirocentre.bsky.social and other climate groups and individuals for their Annual Reception—and to be honoured as one of EnviroCentre’s Climate Magic Makers, as we are grateful beneficiaries of their support. What a community!
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It was wonderful to join @envirocentre.bsky.social and other climate groups and individuals for their Annual Reception—and to be honoured as one of EnviroCentre’s Climate Magic Makers, as we are grateful beneficiaries of their support. What a community!
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Canada can’t afford to stall on EVs. The world is moving forward with clear targets and bold action.
Recalibration is sometimes necessary, but B.C.’s leadership matters. This is the moment to maintain ambition, not ease off.
It’s time for strong federal leadership.
Learn more ➡️
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Recalibration is sometimes necessary, but B.C.’s leadership matters. This is the moment to maintain ambition, not ease off.
It’s time for strong federal leadership.
Learn more ➡️
buff.ly/TT83JWW
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Canada can’t afford to stall on EVs. The world is moving forward with clear targets and bold action.
Recalibration is sometimes necessary, but B.C.’s leadership matters. This is the moment to maintain ambition, not ease off.
It’s time for strong federal leadership.
Learn more ➡️
buff.ly/TT83JWW
Recalibration is sometimes necessary, but B.C.’s leadership matters. This is the moment to maintain ambition, not ease off.
It’s time for strong federal leadership.
Learn more ➡️
buff.ly/TT83JWW
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Ontario faces rising electricity demand. But the current plan focuses on natural gas and nuclear — two of the most expensive options.
Wind and solar, on the other hand, are affordable, reliable, and scalable.
Learn what wind and solar can offer Ontario’s energy future ➡️ buff.ly/fre7Uix
Wind and solar, on the other hand, are affordable, reliable, and scalable.
Learn what wind and solar can offer Ontario’s energy future ➡️ buff.ly/fre7Uix
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ontario faces rising electricity demand. But the current plan focuses on natural gas and nuclear — two of the most expensive options.
Wind and solar, on the other hand, are affordable, reliable, and scalable.
Learn what wind and solar can offer Ontario’s energy future ➡️ buff.ly/fre7Uix
Wind and solar, on the other hand, are affordable, reliable, and scalable.
Learn what wind and solar can offer Ontario’s energy future ➡️ buff.ly/fre7Uix
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Alberta renewable projects have generated $70M in municipal tax revenue in 2025 ✅
But since the moratorium, the province has lost $84M in potential revenue from cancelled projects❌
AB is losing more than we're gaining.
Get the full scoop 👇
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#RenewableEnergy #Alberta #CleanEnergy
But since the moratorium, the province has lost $84M in potential revenue from cancelled projects❌
AB is losing more than we're gaining.
Get the full scoop 👇
buff.ly/5nJj2hu
#RenewableEnergy #Alberta #CleanEnergy
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Alberta renewable projects have generated $70M in municipal tax revenue in 2025 ✅
But since the moratorium, the province has lost $84M in potential revenue from cancelled projects❌
AB is losing more than we're gaining.
Get the full scoop 👇
buff.ly/5nJj2hu
#RenewableEnergy #Alberta #CleanEnergy
But since the moratorium, the province has lost $84M in potential revenue from cancelled projects❌
AB is losing more than we're gaining.
Get the full scoop 👇
buff.ly/5nJj2hu
#RenewableEnergy #Alberta #CleanEnergy
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In New Brunswick, rural communities are driving the #CleanEnergy transition — 48% of households heat their homes with heat pumps.
“The higher concentration of rural heat pump adoption goes against the conventional argument that clean technologies tend to be adopted within cities.”
“The higher concentration of rural heat pump adoption goes against the conventional argument that clean technologies tend to be adopted within cities.”
Latest data shows the rapid growth of heat pumps in Canada
Heat pumps continue their rise as primary heating systems in Canada, with almost half of New Brunswick homes now relying on them.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In New Brunswick, rural communities are driving the #CleanEnergy transition — 48% of households heat their homes with heat pumps.
“The higher concentration of rural heat pump adoption goes against the conventional argument that clean technologies tend to be adopted within cities.”
“The higher concentration of rural heat pump adoption goes against the conventional argument that clean technologies tend to be adopted within cities.”
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The cost of climate inaction is paid for by Canadian homeowners. Insurance premiums are climbing faster than inflation. 📈
Climate-resilient retrofits will help us prevent loss rather than pay for it. #cdnpoli
Graph credit: IBC's 2025 State of the Home Insurance Market report.
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Climate-resilient retrofits will help us prevent loss rather than pay for it. #cdnpoli
Graph credit: IBC's 2025 State of the Home Insurance Market report.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The cost of climate inaction is paid for by Canadian homeowners. Insurance premiums are climbing faster than inflation. 📈
Climate-resilient retrofits will help us prevent loss rather than pay for it. #cdnpoli
Graph credit: IBC's 2025 State of the Home Insurance Market report.
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Climate-resilient retrofits will help us prevent loss rather than pay for it. #cdnpoli
Graph credit: IBC's 2025 State of the Home Insurance Market report.
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This Remembrance Day, we honour those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This Remembrance Day, we honour those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
📸 ottawainfocus (ig)
#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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🍁#Budget2025 is driving new projects and jobs — especially in the skilled trades.
As these investments roll out, keeping workforce development aligned with Canada’s industrial and low-carbon goals will help workers grow with the opportunities ahead.
As these investments roll out, keeping workforce development aligned with Canada’s industrial and low-carbon goals will help workers grow with the opportunities ahead.
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🍁#Budget2025 is driving new projects and jobs — especially in the skilled trades.
As these investments roll out, keeping workforce development aligned with Canada’s industrial and low-carbon goals will help workers grow with the opportunities ahead.
As these investments roll out, keeping workforce development aligned with Canada’s industrial and low-carbon goals will help workers grow with the opportunities ahead.
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We often forget how far we have come: Today almost 3/4 of EU electricity generation is from non-fossil energy sources.
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We often forget how far we have come: Today almost 3/4 of EU electricity generation is from non-fossil energy sources.
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
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Indigenous leadership + strong government policy = a powerful recipe for clean power and long-term energy security.
Discover how three regions in Canada are making a difference in remote Indigenous communities. ⬇️
Discover how three regions in Canada are making a difference in remote Indigenous communities. ⬇️
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Indigenous leadership + strong government policy = a powerful recipe for clean power and long-term energy security.
Discover how three regions in Canada are making a difference in remote Indigenous communities. ⬇️
Discover how three regions in Canada are making a difference in remote Indigenous communities. ⬇️
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Watch Part 1 Heating or Eating to learn about the origins of the EnviroCentre Retrofit Accelerator. This is the first mass deep energy retrofit of an entire social housing community in eastern Ontario: youtu.be/Sxw87i2tttE?...
@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca
@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Watch Part 1 Heating or Eating to learn about the origins of the EnviroCentre Retrofit Accelerator. This is the first mass deep energy retrofit of an entire social housing community in eastern Ontario: youtu.be/Sxw87i2tttE?...
@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca
@timtierney.ca @ymcaottawa.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @carleton.ca
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Canada's 100 largest companies will need 7.7 GW of renewable electricity by 2040 to hit their climate targets.
That means billions in investment and thousands of jobs.
Learn why this is a national economic opportunity. ⬇️
That means billions in investment and thousands of jobs.
Learn why this is a national economic opportunity. ⬇️
Canada can quickly unlock much more corporate investment in renewables
Power purchase agreements are essential, but they remain severely restricted across most of the country
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October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Canada's 100 largest companies will need 7.7 GW of renewable electricity by 2040 to hit their climate targets.
That means billions in investment and thousands of jobs.
Learn why this is a national economic opportunity. ⬇️
That means billions in investment and thousands of jobs.
Learn why this is a national economic opportunity. ⬇️
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Next week’s federal climate competitiveness strategy is important. But we also need all provinces to be ambitious, fight climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions – so that all of Canada can benefit from prosperous economies based on abundant, low-cost #CleanEnergy.
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Next week’s federal climate competitiveness strategy is important. But we also need all provinces to be ambitious, fight climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions – so that all of Canada can benefit from prosperous economies based on abundant, low-cost #CleanEnergy.