The Pembina Institute latest guest on Speaking Concretely

February 17, 2026

Kari Hyde, Director of Customer Energy Solutions at the Pembina Institute joined the Cement Association of Canada on our podcast Speaking Concretely.

The Pembina Institute recently released Building One Canadian Economy: Accelerating adoption of lower carbon concrete in Ontario and Alberta. The report provides practical advice on accelerating the use of lower carbon solutions in major Canadian infrastructure projects.

The episode dives deep into the report, covering topics including:

  • Why a clean energy think-tank like the Pembina Institute is interested in cement and concrete.
  • How to attract investment and train and grow the workforce for a lower carbon transition.
  • The role of codes and standards, and specifications in lowering embodied carbon in the built environment.
  • The future outlook for cement and concrete in Ontario and Alberta.

Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Lower Carbon Concrete Experience. Podcast episode with Kari Hyde, hosted by Adam Auer.