Web Tool Based On Macroeconomic And Electricity Modeling

Lead Proponent

Navius Research Inc.

Project Background

The objective of this project was to provide publicly available modelling results on Canada’s net-zero energy transition by 2050. The project accomplished this through the integration of two models: an energy-economy model (gTech), and a detailed electricity sector model (IESD), the results of which will be publicly available on an interactive online visualization platform.

Results

The project published the Canada Energy Dashboard providing Canadians with unprecedented public access to granular results from Navius Research’s energy -economy simulation model, gTech, now fully integrated with their electricity model, which simulates electricity production at an hourly level. The initial dashboard included roughly 200 scenarios accounting for various sensitivities around technology cost, oil prices, and carbon removal.

Following the completion of the project, Navius Research continued to leverage the platform to publish a new set of results, including over 650 scenarios and the inclusion of small modular reactors.

Benefits to Canada

The Canada Energy Dashboard provided Canadians with unprecedented public access to granular results from Navius Research’s energy-economy simulation model, gTech. The Dashboard allows Canadians to explore futures for carbon emissions trajectories based on different assumptions around energy technology costs and availability. All the output data and associated documentation is available for download, enhancing the ability for Canadians and various stakeholders to understand the results.

Next Steps

Following the completion of the project, Navius Research continues to leverage the platform for updated results, and re-published new data in March 2025, including over 650 scenarios and the inclusion of small modular reactors.