This project aims to accelerate the shift to decarbonized, resilient communities by establishing a pioneering research lab on Concordia’s Loyola campus. Focusing on the infrastructure evolution and development required to meet the energy transition, the project will provide simulation models, system requirements and preliminary research on finance and local regulations.

Our researchers will seek solutions to help the electrification transition within the constraints of existing distribution networks in collaboration with utilities providers. The methodology used for data acquisition and analysis, together with the technical, cost modeling and feasibility study — including a performance assessment of the campus energy systems — will help decision makers execute the transition to a more sustainable community energy system.  

This phase marks the exciting beginning of our research journey. Our aim is to ramp up to persistently pursue our goals, evolving with each subsequent research opportunity to help propel this important societal transition.