Canadian Net-Zero Energy Solutions

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Advancing New Technologies and Solutions to Address Climate Change

The need for cost-effective, sustainable and reliable energy has never been more urgent.

Building on successes in Future Energy Systems and with initial partner commitments of more than $120 M (as of June 10, 2025), the Canadian Net-Zero Energy Solutions (CANZES) initiative brings together five critical and interconnected research areas to drive CO2 emissions reductions and diversify Alberta’s economy.

By harnessing a network of academic, industry, government and community partners, the University of Alberta will speed the development, testing and commercialization of new energy solutions that meet Canada’s energy needs while achieving our emissions goals.

Key Outcomes

The CANZES initiative seeks the following outcomes for Alberta, Canada and the world:

  • Support development and scale-up of innovative new technologies for a low carbon economy
  • Advance critical research that industry alone cannot fund
  • Develop a suite of energy solutions for different contexts
  • Cultivate a highly-skilled workforce to enable the deployment of existing and emerging technologies
  • Leverage existing support and investment in a collaborative network

 Want to learn more? Email us at canzes@ualberta.ca

  • H2

    Hydrogen

  • Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage

  • Critical Minerals

  • Resilient Electrical Grids for Sustainable Energy and Zero Emissions Vehicles

  • Land and Water Reclamation

Total Funding Dashboard

    • $46M

      Academic

    • $50.6M

      Government

    • $5M

      Community

    • $18.5M

      Industry

Total funding as of June 10, 2025 = $120.1M

Bill Flanagan

“Finding and implementing solutions to climate change requires collaboration and partnerships on a global scale.”

Bill Flanagan,
President & Vice-Chancellor

Aminah Robinson Fayek

“The University of Alberta’s leadership in dual-use technology and defence shows how research can deliver practical, everyday solutions for Canadians, increase economic growth and build the sovereign capacity our country needs.”

Aminah Robinson Fayek,
Vice-President (Research and Innovation)