Please read our "Research Snapshot" about our policy mix analysis and policy advice to improve energy efficiency in buildings in Canada. Title: A Policy Mix Analysis on Energy Efficiency Policies Targetting Buildings in Toronto and Calgary Authors: John Lau and Dr. Christina Hoicka Abstract Strengthening energy efficiency is a quick and cost-effective strategy for reducing […]
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Social Exergy & Energy Lab profiled in Yfile Innovatus series
The YFile Innovatus series focuses on experiential education. The Social Exergy & Energy Lab was featured in a story written by PhD student Susan Wyse, that all lab members contributed to. Unique lab at York University focuses on the power of community in transitioning to low-carbon energy
Deep energy retrofits of buildings in Canada
Please download our Technical Paper by Christina E. Hoicka and Runa Das.
Call for Papers on Community Energy for IPSA 2018
We are looking for panel papers on community energy! Please review the details and share as widely as possible. _________________________________________ Call for panel papers World Congress of Political Science (IPSA) (July 21-26 2018), run concurrently with the Oceanic Conference on International Studies and the Australian Political Science Association Conference Panel Organisers: Anna Berka (University of Auckland), […]
Full Abstract for Gender Diversity in the Low-Carbon Economy Panel at Ontario Climate Consortium Symposium
Here's the full description of the "Gender Diversity in the Low-Carbon Economy" Panel happening 330-5 PM at the Ontario Climate Consortium's 5th Annual Climate Symposium. Themed Session Submission for Ontario Climate Symposium 2017 at York University Ahead by a Century and a Half: Envisioning Just Transformations in a Changing Climate Women and the Clean Energy […]
ENVS 6121 Student Contributes to UNEP Report
I'm proud to share that ENVS 6121: Community, Energy and Planning student, Kathy Mirzaei, is among the research and project support team in contribution to the newly released UNEP report: District Energy in Cities: Unlocking the Potential of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The report is definitely worth reading, as it discusses benefits and models for cities to implement […]
New Study: Energy upgrade decisions in US commercial properties, download until May 8th
My newest study is out, co-authored with Travis Gliedt of the University of Oklahoma. Please feel free to download it using this link until May 8th, 2015. Title: Energy upgrades as financial or strategic investment? Energy Star property owners and managers improving building energy performance Abstract: Due to its significant carbon footprint and cost-effectiveness for […]
Thank you Guest Lecturers! ENVS 6121: Community, Energy and Planning
Professor Christina Hoicka and her students are very grateful for the guest lectures in the graduate course ENVS 6121: Community, Energy and Planning that was delivered for the first time in the Fall 2014. By demonstrating theory in practice, these lectures added value to the students’ understanding of community energy planning. We would like to […]
FES students visit PowerStream's Micro-grid March 2014
On March 13, 2014, PowerStream offered a demonstration-tour of their micro-grid project at their headquarters in Vaughan. Ten FES students attended, accompanied by two faculty members, Dr. Christina Hoicka and Peter Love, and FES's Senior Development Officer, Sandy Tieman. Micro-grids are an important innovation as they allow for more locally-scaled and flexible options to manage […]
Community energy planning workshop for TREC ED RECC program
I had a great time delivering a community energy planning workshop in Chippewas of the Thames for TREC Education's Renewable Energy Career Connections (RECC) program. We learned how energy challenges and goals are unique in every community. I learned a lot from the students and the RECC program that I will take with me in […]