TEAM Projects

Decentralized Energy Production

Because our society is so heavily dependant on centralized energy production derived from fossil fuels for its energy, it makes sense to seek out alternatives. Energy from a variety of sources ensures a plentiful supply and prevents us from being overly reliant on a single source. TEAM addresses this need by seeking out opportunities for reducing GHG emissions that involve everything from technologies for small- to intermediate-scale fossil-fuel conversion, such as micro-turbines, to renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines, wave energy, solar energy, and the conversion of biomass- and agricultural-residue into energy.

Involving small utilities, micro-power producers, industrial power producers, homeowners, commercial project developers, cooperative and grassroots organizations, and non-governmental organizations, this work will serve to lower energy costs and give Canadians a more reliable energy supply system. In addition to these critical benefits, we will gain the knowledge necessary to develop sound public policy on these very important issues.