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Trottier Energy Futures Project cited in UBC Site C criticism

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The Canadian Academy of Engineering analysis of future energy in BC is cited in this criticism of the recent UBC study on Site C. https://www.biv.com/article/2017/5/ubc-site-c-dam-analysis-misses-mark-electricity-de/

ECC COP 22 Report cites CAE joint research

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The Trottier Energy Futures Project, which was finalized in April 2016, was one of the primary references cited by Environment and Climate Change Canada in its report “Canada’s Mid-Century Long-Term Low-Greenhouse Gas Development Strategy”. ECC posted it at the conclusion of the COP 22 meeting in Marrakech. It is Canada’s contribution, as part of the Continue reading >>

Trottier Energy Futures Project Executive Summary, Project Summary and Final Report

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The Executive Summary and Project Summary for the TEFP describe the methods and results of the project, as well as recommendations for potential transition paths for the Canadian energy supply and demand systems. This Presentation of the final results was made on 5 April 2016 at Ecole Polytechnique. Trottier Energy Futures Project – Final Report

Engineering in Canada supplement – Globe and Mail

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This supplement on Engineering in Canada, published in the 23 May edition of the Globe and Mail, features an article on the Trottier Energy Futures Project, as discussed by project manager Oskar Sigvaldason, FCAE and researcher Bob Evans, FCAE. There is also an article featuring Paul Acchione, who will be inducted as a Fellow of Continue reading >>

Explaining Canadian oil and gas: From where do emissions come? Where are they going?

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by Tyler Bryant, David Suzuki Foundation, for the Trottier Energy Futures Project It could be said that in 2013 Canada was defined by its oil and gas sector. In a year highlighted by climate change activism, infrastructure and pipelines, economic growth, interprovincial relations and relations to the U.S. and now Asia, the fossil fuel industry Continue reading >>

Trottier Energy Futures Project cited for Bayer award

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We are pleased to report that the Trottier Energy Futures Project was recently cited by Bayer Canada as part of Bayer’s 150th anniversary saluting Canadian innovators who embody Bayer’s philosophy: Science for a Better Life, under the renewable energy category. The award was given at a special ceremony on Tuesday, May 28 in Toronto.

Trottier Energy Futures Project – An Inventory of Low-Carbon Energy for Canada

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The TEFP, a joint venture between the David Suzuki Foundation, the Trottier Family Foundation and the CAE, have recently produced the paper An Inventory of Low-Carbon Energy for Canada. An Inventory of Low-Carbon Energy for Canada

Trottier Energy Futures Project – Low-Carbon Energy Futures: A Review of National Scenarios

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The TEFP, a joint venture between the David Suzuki Foundation, the Trottier Family Foundation and the CAE have recently produced a review paper on National Scenarios for Low-Carbon Energy Futures. Low-Carbon Energy Futures: A Review of National Scenarios    

Trottier Energy Futures Project – Background

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Engineers, environmentalists and philanthropists are joining forces to develop solutions for Canada’s energy future. The Canadian Academy of Engineering, the David Suzuki Foundation and the Trottier Family Foundation have launched the “Trottier Energy Futures Project”, named for entrepreneur, engineer and philanthropist Lorne Trottier, whose family foundation is providing major funding for a multi-year project. For Continue reading >>