Grid Modernization Centre
Nissan and University of Toronto sign a partnership agreement to accelerate vehicle- and grid-related research and activity
Delegates from Nissan joined University of Toronto researchers and Parliamentary Assistant Chris Scott for a signing ceremony and an on-campus demonstration of the next generation Nissan LEAF.
Energy, EV, Mining Research Showcased During Visit with PA Chris Scott
On June 13, U of T welcomed MPP Chris Scott, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy and Mines, for a lab tour and briefings on the university’s grid, electric vehicle (EV), and mining research – areas also affiliated with the Climate Positive...
Climate Positive Energy and Siemens tackle tomorrow’s power grid challenges
Ontario is in the middle of a major shift in how it generates and manages electricity. Even though the province already gets most of its power from low-emission sources, according to the Ontario government, demand is expected to climb by about 75% by 2050. To keep up...
Highlights from the New Frontiers for Policymakers Series: Powering the Future
From left to right: Shari Eli, Sebastian Goodfellow, Lesley Warren, Junid Ebadi, Shah Nawaz Ahmed, Shatha Qaqish-Clavering On May 14, 2025, University of Toronto’s Government Relations Office (GRO) welcomed industry leaders and decision makers for a discussion on the...
CPE Member Ali Hooshyar receives Safwat Zaky Research Leader Award
As Canada Research Chair in Electric Power Systems, Hooshyar is working to improve the reliability and stability of electrical infrastructure.
Climate Positive Energy researchers visit Alectra Utilities Control Room to explore potential collaboration
Image: Alectra Utilities control room in Mississauga In December 2024, delegates from Climate Positive Energy and University of Toronto’s Mississauga and St. George campuses visited Alectra’s head office in Mississauga for exclusive access into the utility...
U of T and Siemens Canada partner to transform energy grid
Strategic industry-academic collaboration aims to accelerate adoption of green energy technologies Faisal Kazi, President and CEO of Siemens Canada (left) with Leah Cowen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives at University of Toronto The...
Climate Positive Energy Hosts Nissan Motor Corporation General Manager
Climate Positive Energy was pleased to host Atsushi Teraji, General Manager at Nissan Motor Corporation in Japan, to discuss a partnership that will result in mutual benefits.
Climate Positive Energy Hosts Toronto Hydro for Updates on Grid Modernization Centre
Climate Positive Energy was pleased to welcome Toronto Hydro Chief Engineering Officer Elias Lyberogiannis, accompanied by a delegate of Toronto Hydro senior staff members, for a special update on the CPE-led Grid Modernization Centre.