As Canada moves toward a more sustainable energy system, it will need a much more sophisticated electricity system to manage demand and supply. A smart grid essentially means moving towards a more decentralized electricity system and “computerizing” the electric utility grid. There are different visions of how Smart Grids should be deployed and who will benefit. In this vein, researchers are looking at the societal and policy dimensions of smart grids. Engineers are experimenting with emerging intelligent electricity infrastructure at the recently opened Hydro Ottawa Laboratory for Smart Grid Technologies.
Who is involved?
- Professor James Meadowcroft (School of Public Policy and Administration)
- Professor Glen Toner (School of Public Policy and Administration)