About Us
SNEBRN is currently the major Canadian research effort in smart net-zero energy utilization in buildings. It brings together 29 Canadian researchers from 15 universities to develop the smart net-zero energy homes and commercial buildings of the future. The Network also includes researchers and experts from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Hydro-Québec. Industrial partners from the energy and construction sectors are involved in most projects, developing the know-how that will help them compete in the global market.
The budget of the Network over five years (2011 – 2016) is about $7 million, with $5 million from NSERC, and the balance from NRCan and industry and utility partners.
- CHBA 2021 Virtual Net Zero Leadership Summit
- A CBC news article featured BIPV/T at Concordia's JMSB building and Varennes library
- Proceedings: CAE Roadmap to Resilient Ultra-Low Energy Built Environment with Deep Integration of Renewables in 2050
- Congratulations to Drs. Luis Candanedo and Liam O'Brien & Burak Gunay for their first-place Best Paper Awards of Energy and Buildings
- Dr. Andreas Athienitis, Network Director, inducted as ASHRAE Fellow
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