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Fifteen years ago, the Centre for Urban Energy (CUE) was founded on a bold vision鈥攖hat collaboration between academia and industry could accelerate Canada鈥檚 shift to a net-zero energy future. In 2025, that vision continues to shine as bright as ever.
With over $1.88 million in new funding this year and more than $38.9 million secured to date, CUE proudly marks the the launch of the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) Volt-age Impact Project with Concordia University, furthering national progress in clean energy innovation. CUE's continued collaborations with Toronto Hydro, Hydro One, Tata Power and Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) have deepened CUE's role in advancing real-world applications of research, while a new project with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) opens exciting pathways for future advancements.
In alignment with Cleantech as a strategic priority for the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS), CUE advances FEAS鈥檚 strategy by nurturing highly qualified personnel (HQP) and driving impactful innovation across the energy sector.
As Canada transitions toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, CUE remains committed to leading with purpose and innovation, reimagining how energy is produced, managed and shared across communities nationwide. This annual report reflects our enduring commitment to purpose-driven research, the driving force that will continue to shape Canada鈥檚 clean energy landscape for generations to come.
Sri Krishnan
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Science
Being part of CUE was one of the most rewarding aspects of my graduate studies. Collaborating with Hydro One allowed me to contribute to meaningful, industry-relevant research on an AI-based DER capacity estimation framework. CUE鈥檚 supportive environment and collaborative culture played a defining role in my professional and personal development.
Acknowledgements
Founding sponsors
2025 partners and sponsors
CFREF
City of Toronto
Concordia University
Enwave
Halton Hills Hydro
Hydro One
IESO
Mitacs
NSERC
Peak Power
Power Advisory LLC
Simon Fraser University
Tata Power-DDL
TCHC
Toronto Hydro
2025 advisory board
Sri Krishnan
Dean and Professor, Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, 91滴滴
Shitiz Agarwal
Vice-President, Power Systems, Sales and Operations, Schneider Electric
Tom Chapman
Principal, The Brattle Group
Katherine Sparkes
Vice-President, Grid Solutions, Enwave
Thomas Timmins
Leader, Energy Sector Group, Gowling WLG
Bala Venkatesh
Academic Director, Centre for Urban Energy
Steven N. Liss
Vice-President, Research and Innovation, 91滴滴
We鈥檙e proud to continue our collaboration with CUE. Their high鈥憅uality, applied research supports Toronto Hydro鈥檚 work to modernize the electricity grid and address the complex challenges of serving a growing, increasingly electrified city.