The Energy Transition in Canada and the Role of the IEEE and PES in the World’s Decarbonization

This talk will provide an overview of Canadian provincial and remote community power grids, and a detailed discussion of Ontario’s provincial grid, market, and future expansion plans, in the context of zero-emission power systems as the backbone of the energy transition. A critical overview of the decarbonization status and policies for energy systems in Canada will be also presented, focusing on zero-emission power grid, EV, and Hydrogen plans and strategies to enable a Net-Zero 2050. Furthermore, the role that the IEEE and, especially, PES can play and is already playing in decarbonization efforts across the globe will be discussed, providing an overview of relevant initiatives led by the Institute and Society on this topic. Finally, concluding remarks will include a personal plea for a commitment to eliminating emissions in our daily energy use and to getting involved in relevant IEEE and PES decarbonization programs and initiatives. Co-sponsored by: University of Utah – Grid Resilience Student Group Speaker(s): Dr. Claudio Cañizares, Dr. Claudio Cañizares Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/496685