Unleashing the Future of Energy

About the Symposium

The Government of Canada recently set a federal net-zero target by 2050. Yet current energy regulation, policy, service delivery models, and market frameworks are prohibitive to scaling up the deployment of low-carbon innovation needed by 2050.

L' Low-Carbon Energy Innovation initiative led by QUEST Canada and Pollution Probe, looked at the regulatory, policy and business frameworks, and market conditions that currently exist or are needed in order to enable the innovation we need by 2050.

This included a scan of existing policies, programs, and other factors influencing low carbon energy innovation across Canada, consultations with a wide range of stakeholders, the creation of a comprehensive database for each jurisdiction, and development of a scoring framework. Based on this work, the project team is preparing a National Scorecard of Low-Carbon Energy Innovation, which also highlights key considerations, gaps and best practices in each jurisdiction.

This Symposium will provide an opportunity to share key findings, and engage in discussing pathways forward to enable the low-carbon energy innovation needed by 2050. The anticipated outcome of the project will be a holistic, system-based understanding of what is needed to inform the advancement of lasting innovation frameworks across Canada to enable the deployment of low-carbon innovation in the energy sector.

Preliminary Program

• Welcome & Introductions
• Keynote Presentation
• National Scorecard of Low-Carbon Energy Innovation
• Breakout Discussions x 6: Best Practices
• TED Talks (6 x 5 mins): Best Practices
• Panel Discussion: Community Perspectives
• Breakout Discussions x 6: Overcoming Barriers
• Closing Plenary
• Sponsors’ Stakeholders Dinner

Speakers

• Coming Soon!

Definition

Low-carbon innovation strategies refer to net-zero policies, regulatory frameworks and factors that enable research, development, deployment, new practices, new business models, and new products or services that reduce GHG emissions in the energy sector, aligning with Canada’s net-zero targets. These strategies can be led by the provincial government, utilities, industries, technology providers, third-party organizations, new entrants or well-established players in the energy markets that promote innovation within the province/territory.

Location: St. James Cathedral Centre

The Symposium is being held at the St. James Cathedral Centre, at 65 Church St. in downtown Toronto, at the corner of King and Church – around behind St. James Cathedral – just three blocks east of Yonge St.

Avoid Toronto Gridlock

The Centre is: 1) easily accessible from the TTC streetcar on King St., 2) just a three short blocks walk from the TTC King St. subway stop on Yonge St., or 3) just a short walk or Bike Share Toronto bike ride from the GO Train and UP Express (from/to Pearson Airport) at Union Station on Front St.