Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Occupant-centred optimization for building operations
Agreement Number:
1040187
Agreement Value:
$308,139.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
Climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme heat events are placing unprecedented stress on large-scale infrastructure and commercial buildings. Rising electricity demand during peak periods threatens the reliability of essential services and constrains the transition toward electrified heating systems and vehicle fleets. At the same time, expanding grid capacity is limited by resource constraints. This research addresses these challenges by reducing operational energy use and mitigating peak demand through the integration of alternative energy sources. The project pursues four key objectives: (1) deploying and demonstrating advanced control strategies to optimize building operations; (2) validating occupant‑centred optimization methods that lower energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while preserving comfort; (3) designing, modelling, and prototyping alternative energy systems; and (4) developing and demonstrating solutions that enhance energy flexibility and resilience. Collectively, these efforts aim to reduce energy use and emissions, supporting progress toward achieving net‑zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3G 1M8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q4-1040187
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106966591
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Concordia University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences