Climate Positive Energy
Climate Positive Energy research day addresses EV demand, skills
Research, partnerships, and the need for continued climate action was in focus during the third annual Research Day from Climate Positive Energy. Over 100 guests attended the sold-out event, including students, researchers, startups, and industry.
August 15: Third annual Climate Positive Energy Research Day
This highly-anticipated event will be hosted in-person only at the University of Toronto, and will feature an opening keynote session, research presentations, and opportunities to network with professionals from various industries.
Grid capacity, resiliency key to Ontario’s energy and EV transition
Ontario’s energy and EV transition were in focus during a recent visit to campus by MPP Andrew Dowie, and a meeting with Climate Positive Energy and Prof. Chris Yip, Dean, FASE.
Ontario Energy Board and Climate Positive Energy to Collaborate on Research Project to Evaluate Electricity Cost Structure
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB), the independent regulator of Ontario’s electricity and natural gas sectors, and CPE will be collaborating on a $250,000 project led by CPE Advisory Board Member Adonis Yatchew, Professor of Economics, as Principal Investigator. The project will carry out a review of benchmarking and its use in performance regulation, as well […]
Smart and clean growth conference draws government leaders
From innovative clean technology to smart building standards, University of Toronto researchers are working with industry and communities to reduce emissions in infrastructure and transportation – and to support a cleaner energy grid.
Smart Growth Symposium: Fostering a Sustainable Future Through Innovation
Climate Positive Energy Initiative and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce will host an in-person event on Nov 21, focused on showcasing smart and clean tech solutions, including sustainability, smart mobility, buildings, business commerce, the energy grid, and other digital and physical infrastructure solutions relevant to Ontario’s economy.
Researchers help youth get involved with Toronto’s net-zero carbon plan
The City of Toronto plans to reduce city-wide carbon emissions to net zero by 2040, and researchers from the U of T are helping to ensure young people play a key role in reaching its goal. A new report outlining best practices will guide researchers as they co-design a youth engagement strategy with the city for its TransformTO Net Zero Strategy – one of the most ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in North America.
Can AI help make our buildings more sustainable?
Assistant Professor Seungjae Lee is working on a pilot project aimed at reducing U of T’s climate footprint by using machine learning to optimize heating and cooling systems in existing buildings
U of T-led collaboration to develop community-tailored clean energy technologies
The CANSTOREnergy project brings together researchers from 11 Canadian universities, along with community, utility and industry partners, to develop technologies that convert carbon-based emissions into useful products, such as fuels and raw materials, and create a net-zero means of seasonal storage for renewable energy that meets specific community needs.
Led by researchers from U of T’s Climate Positive Energy initiative, the collaborative effort is being supported by $24 million through the federal New Frontiers in Research Fund’s 2022 Transformation Competition.
U of T's Climate Positive Energy initiative to partner with City of Toronto on youth-led leadership in climate action
The Climate Positive Energy initiative, is partnering with the City of Toronto’s Environment and Climate Division to lead the development of a city-wide youth engagement strategy. The work will enable youth-led leadership with an equity lens in climate action in Toronto, supporting the implementation of the city’s TransformTO Net Zero Climate Action Strategy.
Season 2 of Groundbreakers series: Diverse research communities solving the world’s grand challenges
The premiere episode offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how researchers are tackling climate change and renewable energy challenges from scientific, social, economic and policy perspectives.
University research can inform sector-specific actions to reach ambitious net-zero goal
Industry, governments and university researchers have distinct roles to play in advancing Canada’s clean-tech economy, a forum on reaching the country’s net-zero targets heard recently. “Roadmap to 2050 Net Zero: Building Stronger University-Industry Partnerships” was a roundtable discussion hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and led by David Sinton, Engineering Professor and lead […]