Our Work
The Transition Accelerator is aimed at delivering major, scalable system transitions to harness social and economic disruption to build viable transition pathways to a net-zero future. Our work identifies and advances only those transitions that are compelling, capable, and credible.
Our current priorities are:
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Report: Northeast USA-Canada Decarbonization
Regional integration in the electricity sector across the North American Northeast can bring substantial benefits in reducing greenhouse…
Report – The Transition Accelerator: Building Pathways to a Sustainable Future
Canada needs a new approach to empower innovators, improve policy and shift debate around climate change in a more constructive direction. This is it.
Report: The Potential Impact of Electric Vehicles on Alberta’s Energy Systems
Understanding the implications of plugging in.
Report – The Future of Freight Part C: Implications for Alberta of Alternatives to Diesel
Exploring the potential of low or zero-emission fuels for heavy freight.
Report – The Future of Freight Part B: Assessing Zero Emission Diesel Fuel Alternatives for Freight Transportation in Alberta
Comparing low-carbon energy systems that can meet the needs of the freight sector.
Report – The Future of Freight Part A: Understanding the System
Transport sector on the cusp of major changes driven by improvements in efficiency and competitiveness.
Report – Anthropogenic energy and carbon flows through Canada’s agri-food system: Reframing climate change solutions
Understanding Canada’s agri-food system compared with Canadian crude oil
Report: Re-Energizing Canada: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Future
Suggestions on how Canadian governments, companies and citizens can advance decarbonization
Report: Change Ahead: A Case for Independent Expert Analysis and Advice in Support of Climate Policy Making in Canada
The case for a new initiative to provide independent expert analysis, advanced modelling tools and expert advice in support of climate policy making in Canada
Report: Let’s Get This Transition Moving!
Four basic points for moving toward a low carbon economy in Canada.