Grid Modernization Centre
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.
Climate Positive Energy-led Grid Modernization Centre receives $10M in federal funding following on-campus announcement
On Friday, July 26, Climate Positive Energy (CPE) welcomed the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Member of Parliament for York Centre, to U of T for a $5-million announcement.
Climate Positive Energy attends National Electricity Roundtable Semi-Annual Meeting
Shatha Qaqish-Clavering provided an update on CPE’s Grid Modernization Centre, which presents a unique opportunity for Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as part of the meeting.
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.