Energy

NRC researchers are reducing our energy requirements while finding better, more environmentally friendly ways to meet our current needs. By researching renewable energy sources, bioenergy, fuel cells and oil sand development, we are powering a greener future for Canada.

Institutes and Programs

• National Research Council Canada
• NRC Institute for Microstructural Sciences
• NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre
• NRC Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation
• NRC Institute for Research in Construction
• NRC Industrial Materials Institute
• NRC Genomics and Health Initiative
• National Bioproducts Program
• NRC Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology

Research Programs

• Building Envelope and Structure
• Chemical Technologies for Biomass Upgrading
• Clean Energy Technologies
• Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels
• Indoor Environment
• NRC-GHI Phase IV
• Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
• Urban Infrastructure
• Wear & Corrosion

Research Projects

• ABAT - Advanced Electrical Storage
• Advanced Façade Solutions: Towards Net Zero Energy Commercial Buildings
• ASEP - Membrane-based Separation for CO2, Hydrocarbons and Bioproducts
• Biorenewable Oil for Food and Fuel
• Commercial Building Design -- Optimizing Overall Energy Use and Occupant Comfort in the Perimeter Zone
• DAYSIM (Dynamic Daylight Simulations)
• Demand Responsive Buildings
• ECAT - Electrocatalysis
• Energy Conservation in Canadian Buildings through Eco-Friendly Advanced Thermal Insulation
• Energy-Efficient Hybrid Ventilation Systems for Residential Buildings

Business Opportunities and Services

• Services

  NRC offers a variety of services to businesses. Individual institutes offer for-fee services, ranging from calibration to development of building codes. Browse a variety of services that NRC offers related to energy.

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• Facilities

  National Research Council (NRC) facilities offer Canadian businesses and universities access to state-of-the-art equipment, research and training programs, and world leading design, fabrication, testing and co-location facilities. Browse our state-of-the-art facilities related to energy.

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• Licensing Opportunities

  The National Research Council (NRC) develops many new technologies available for licensing. Browse to see if licensing opportunities in energy may be available to your business or industry.

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Publications

• NRC-authored publication citations are available in the NRC Publications Archive (NPArC).