The Electricity Centre
at the University of Calgary
Transdisciplinary research, outreach, and training in electricity
The Electricity Centre will advance UCalgary's global leadership in energy and respond to the urgent challenges facing modern electricity systems. This dynamic new hub brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to:
- Drive cutting-edge research,
- Train the next generation of electricity leaders, and
- Foster knowledge exchange across sectors.
Together, we will position Alberta and Canada to succeed in an increasingly electrified world.
Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon and Dr. Blake Shaffer, co-directors of the University of Calgary’s Electricity Centre, discuss the Centre’s role in connecting research, industry and the broad
Cody Coates, Office of the Vice-President (Research)
Funding Opportunities
The Electricity Centre invites UCalgary researchers to apply for funding through its Event Support Program. The program supports events that bring together researchers, students, industry partners, and other stakeholders to advance discussions and collaboration in electricity-related research.
Funding can help support workshops, seminars, conferences, and other research-related events.
For program details, eligibility criteria, and application instructions, visit the Event Support Program page.
Call for Contributions: Electric Insights Blog
The Electricity Centre is planning to publish a monthly Electric Insights blog featuring recent research by UCalgary researchers.
Faculty Affiliates are invited to contribute short articles (approximately 800 to 1200 words) highlighting their recent research, key findings, and broader implications. Articles should be written for a general, non-academic/non-technical audience, making research accessible and relevant to readers beyond academia.
Charts, images, and other visuals are welcome. The Electricity Centre will take care of formatting and publication.
Interested in contributing? Please reach out to us at electricity.centre@ucalgary.ca.
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Seen from Canada and the U.S., electric vehicle adoption looks sluggish. Zoom out, however, and the picture changes: the North American view masks much faster uptake around the world.
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Latest Electricity Centre News
Chart of the Week: Doubling the grid might seem hard, but we've done it before (No. 3)
Canada's 2050 electricity goal is achievable at the pace we set during the disco-to-grunge era
Chart of the Week: Global EV adoption outpaces North America (No. 2)
Seen from Canada and the U.S., electric vehicle adoption looks sluggish. Zoom out, however, and the picture changes: the North American view masks much faster uptake around the world.
Chart of the Week: Heat pumps are taking off in Atlantic Canada (No. 1)
Ottawa wants up to 1.1 million more homes to switch. In New Brunswick, nearly half already have.
Announcing the Electricity Centre at the University of Calgary
Supporting Canada in the Age of Electricity
University powers up new hub for electricity research and collaboration
New centre will connect research, policy and practice to help shape reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity systems
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