Centre for Urban Energy 2023 Annual Report

Since its establishment in 2010, CUE has successfully secured $36.7 million in funding, supporting 87 research projects, training over 1,074 highly qualified personnel and affirming its status as a world-class research centre. 

Comprising a diverse group of researchers, connectors, collaborators, enablers and co-innovators, the CUE team actively fosters collaborations with a wide array of energy stakeholders. Partners include universities, electric utilities, government entities and private sector organizations, both within Canada and globally. 

Advancing the energy transition requires an approach recognizing the full journey from research to training to application of results and their impact on policy and regulations, the economy and society. CUE covers this full spectrum with initiatives such as the annual Clean Energy Expo, the newly introduced Energy Transition Initiative, the Clean Energy Zone (CEZ) Power Up Program, continued work on NSERC Alliance and Mitacs Accelerate funded projects with Hydro One and Toronto Hydro, new collaborations with Tata Power and Toronto Community Housing (TCHC), and ongoing support of new clean energy ventures in CEZ.

As we navigate this transforming energy landscape, CUE achieves significant strides by forging impactful connections and delivering novel solutions for the energy sector. The consistent delivery of cutting-edge products, from state-of-the-art software solutions to innovative new hardware for utilities and industry, as well as our workshops and training programs, underscores CUE’s commitment to the innovation that transforms our energy systems to usher in a more sustainable future. The 2023 annual report reflects CUE’s ongoing dedication to excellence, innovation and sustainable energy solutions.

Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano 

Provost and Vice-President, Academic 

John MacRitchie

Assistant Vice-President, Zone Learning & Strategic Initiatives