The Energy Environment Research Team was created in 1996 to address a growing concern for environmental issues within the energy sector. Since its inception, the team has been involved extensively with several initiatives both at the national and provincial levels.

In addition to the environmental issues, the Team undertakes cross cutting energy and economic issues across the various energy sectors.

The Team also undertakes studies of impact of the energy sector on the Canadian economy. Such analysis is undertaken through the use of either macroeconomic models or other related mechanisms such as economic employment and expenditure surveys. Issues on energy demand and energy efficiency for various energy fuels are also examined by this Team.

The Team frequently partners with other organizations building a diverse team of experts. Some of our recent partners include Centre for Spatial Economics (CSE), Pembina Institute, Policy Assessment Corporation, and Systematic Solutions Inc.

Peter Howard leads the energy-environment research team.