Tag: Concordia University
Concordia launches research program to redefine electrification, smart buildings, and net-zero
Concordia University in Montreal, Que. has launched a world-leading research program known as Volt-age. It will apply novel technologies to create innovative energy sources,...
NextGen Perspectives: Cities in the future will be sustainable
“Globally, buildings account for more than 33% of total energy consumption. But the construction sector receives less attention and action when it comes to...
Concordia awarded historic $123M for decarbonization and electrification research
The Government of Canada has awarded Concordia Univirsity in Montreal, Quebec a Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) grant of $123,160,035. The grant, which will...
Zero-carbon buildings accelerator launches with support from Concordia
The City of Montreal's recent commitment to achieve zero-carbon buildings by 2040 is great news for the environment and local communities. It also presents...
Concordia Leads Research Project on Developing Smart Cities
The Canada Foundation for Innovation is funding a Concordia University-led research project on the development of resilient smart cities. The research is rethinking Quebec’s...
Canadian Universities Form Coalition to Reduce Climate Risks in Investment Portfolios
A coalition of Canadian university endowments and pension plans is launching a new initiative through SHARE, a non-profit investor advocacy organization, to engage investee corporations...
New Carbon Budget Framework to Calculate Climate Deadlines
A professor from Concordia University has outlined a more comprehensive method of calculating how much carbon dioxide (CO2) Canada can emit and still meet...
Catherine Mulligan is New President of CSCE
Catherine Mulligan, a research chair in geoenvironmental sustainability at Montreal’s Concordia University, was recently named president of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE).
Mulligan...