Benefits
Advantages
- World-class urban energy researchers, technologies and facilities
- Multidisciplinary collaborations under one roof
- Integration of research and commercialization
- Research and cost-effective testing for real-world applications
- Objective, academically driven innovation
- Evidence-driven approach to big-picture issues
- Sustained commitment to supporting incubation and entrepreneurship
"TCHC has been working collaboratively with TMU’s CUE on an electrical research study that is exploring opportunities for electrical metering, aggregation and building heating system electrification within TCHC’s large portfolio of over 2,000 buildings. This study presents an exciting opportunity to reduce our overall electricity bills and to reduce carbon emissions associated with heating systems. We’re looking forward to the results of this study and how it can inform how we operate our portfolio moving forward."
Applying our model to different stakeholders
Utilities benefit from access to cost-effective research, testing and innovation.
Governments benefit from policy and technical implementation, white papers, reports and a vision for whole energy systems.
Industries benefit from a pool of highly qualified personnel.
Students benefit from working and/or training directly with industry partners.
Society benefits from efficient, accessible electricity and a cleaner environment.
"The Centre for Urban Energy at Toronto Metropolitan University is at the cutting edge of creating sustainable and affordable energy systems to fuel healthy communities and economies of the future. CUE is a positive, dynamic and collaborative space in which I spent seven years as a research fellow and PhD student, and it was instrumental in accelerating my career development. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with CUE to create a just energy future for all."
Facilities
736 m2 (7,922 ft2)
TEDS showcase
6 labs including the Schneider Electric Smart Grid Lab