Canadian Net-Zero Energy Solutions
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 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥’s economy.
By harnessing a network of academic, industry, government and community partners, the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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
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Hydrogen
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Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
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Critical Minerals
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Resilient Electrical Grids for Sustainable Energy and Zero Emissions Vehicles
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Land and Water Reclamation
Total Funding Dashboard
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$46M
Academic
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$50.6M
Government
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$5M
Community
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$18.5M
Industry
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Total funding as of June 10, 2025 = $120.1M
“Finding and implementing solutions to climate change requires collaboration and partnerships on a global scale.”
Bill Flanagan,
President & Vice-Chancellor
“By partnering with academic, industry, community and government experts locally, nationally and across the globe, we are bringing about the next generation of energy solutions.”
Aminah Robinson Fayek,
Vice-President (Research and Innovation)