Reports

New Modelling: Wind and Batteries Meet Manitoba Power Needs at Lower Cost Than Gas

Published August 2026

New modelling of Manitoba’s electricity options was undertaken by energy modelling specialist Alexander Hogeveen Rutter, who worked on Manitoba Hydro’s 2014 Needs For and Alternatives To (NFAT). It shows that Manitoba Hydro’s models underestimate the reliability of wind generation paired with battery storage, which can meet worst-case winter peaks at a lower cost than the proposed gas power plant…

Chasing the Wind: The Rise, Stall, and Return of Wind Power in Manitoba

Published July 2026

This report explores the historical development of wind power in Manitoba from the early 2000s to the present to provide greater context for Manitoba Hydro’s current wind power procurement. It identifies that the Manitoba government once had far greater ambitions for wind power, with many Indigenous Nations, rural communities, and renewable energy companies supportive of developing the province’s wind resource… 

What is 50-50 Transit Funding—And How Much Might it Cost the Province?

Published April 2026
There’s been a lot of talk about the need for the Province to restore the 50-50 transit funding agreement. But what does this raffle-sounding policy actually mean? And how much might it cost the Province? The 50-50 funding agreement was a partnership between the Province and municipalities that operated transit systems, under which the Province would cover half of operating costs…

The Immense Potential of Wind, Solar, and Storage in Manitoba

Published November 2025

This brief outlines the opportunities for wind, solar, and energy storage to support a clean energy transition in Manitoba in the next five years and the decades to come. Manitoba must expand sources of electricity generation to meet growing peak demand. This brief finds that Manitoba could meet its short-term demand requirements by building 600 megawatts (MW) of wind power…

Recommendations for a Strong Manitoba Climate Plan and Budget

Published August 2025 

This briefing provides high-level recommendations for Manitoba’s “Roadmap to Net-Zero” and specific recommendations for low-hanging climate investments in five major sectors: agriculture, transportation, buildings, industry and waste. It identifies existing budget lines or agencies that should receive additional funding in the 2026 provincial budget and in subsequent years. These recommendations build upon Climate Action Team’s (CAT) previous work… 

Why Direct Air Capture Isn’t a Climate Solution for Manitoba

Published July 2025

Direct air capture (DAC) is receiving considerable attention as a major carbon removal technology, with Manitoba Hydro projecting that it may account for almost 12 megatonnes (Mt) of removed CO2/yr by 2050—more than half of Manitoba’s total emissions in 2023. This briefing note examines the economics and feasibility of DAC, presenting five key concerns…

In this image there is a highway running horizontally across the lower half. At the bottom there is someone walking, and in the back there is a bus depot with people crowded around it.

Connecting Communities: Strengthening Public Transportation Options in Rural Manitoba

Published October 2024

Rural communities in Manitoba face significant transportation challenges, relying heavily on personal vehicles and friends for rides. This hinders medical care, economic growth, and community development. While some municipalities offer handi-van services for seniors and those with mobility needs, other groups, like low-income individuals and youth, often lack support. Research from Manitoba’s Climate Action Team alongside the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives… 

Manitoba’s Road to Resilience Series

Volumes published 2021-2024

To play our part in addressing climate change, Manitoba needs to transition off of fossil fuels. The Road to Resilience shows us the way. This series of reports outlines solutions to decarbonize Manitoba across key sectors such as buildings, transportation, and agriculture.