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One of �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s recently renewed (CRC), , was awarded new funding in support of his contributions to achieving Canada’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Kholghy’s funding is part of an by the Government of Canada of almost $11 million in research infrastructure funding through the (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� Lab Supports Energy Efficiency Retrofits in Social Housing Community

Nick Arcuri — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:58:33 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Lab Supports Energy Efficiency Retrofits in Social Housing Community

November 12, 2025

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At the Carver Place townhome community in east Ottawa, more than 60 units of rent geared to income housing for families are undergoing major energy efficiency retrofits — one of the most ambitious projects of its kind in Canadian social housing.

These upgrades — which include the installation of air source heat pumps, energy recovery ventilation systems, hot water heat pumps and new insulation as well as air sealing — aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the community while making residents more comfortable.

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NRCan Invests $2 Million in New Funding to Support Prof. Matthew Johnson’s Methane Emissions Research

cuthemeedtr5 — Tue, 14 May 2024 13:13:40 +0000

NRCan Invests $2 Million in New Funding to Support Prof. Matthew Johnson's Methane Emissions Research

November 12, 2025

On Monday, May 13, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament Ottawa Centre, announced a $2 Million investment from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to fund �Ӱ�ԭ�� University researcher Matthew Johnson’s methane emissions inventory work.

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Leading the Charge in Engineering a Greener Tomorrow

cuthemeedtr5 — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:12:43 +0000

Leading the Charge in Engineering a Greener Tomorrow

November 12, 2025

What if you could be part of the solution to real-world challenges we’re facing today?

That’s exactly what our dedicated Engineering and Design alumni, students and faculty researchers are up to.

Whether it’s tackling pollution, climate change or harnessing renewable energy, our community is utilizing the power of engineering and design for a sustainable future. This Earth Day, learn more about how �Ӱ�ԭ�� researchers and alumni are doing just that:

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Professors Burak Gunay and Carlos Rossa Receive Early Researcher Awards

cuthemeedtr5 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:51:24 +0000

Professors Burak Gunay and Carlos Rossa Receive Early Researcher Awards

November 12, 2025

The Ontario government recently announced that three �Ӱ�ԭ�� researchers will each receive $140,000 Early Researcher Awards (ERA) for their research. The funding will support projects including protecting endangered turtle populations, prostate cancer imaging, and managing on-peak energy demands.

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Innovative Solar-Powered Heating Technology Holds Promise for Remote Northern Communities

cuthemeedtr5 — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:02:36 +0000

Innovative Solar-Powered Heating Technology Holds Promise for Remote Northern Communities

November 12, 2025

Heating buildings in the far north is a major challenge, and it isn’t just because of the cold. Northern communities rely primarily on diesel fuel to meet their heating needs, which is expensive, heavily polluting and associated with negative health impacts. But many alternatives just aren’t practical in northern environments: natural gas isn’t available and creates greenhouse gas emissions, permafrost makes geothermal exchange heating systems impossible, solar energy is hard to generate during the long, dark months of winter, and batteries aren’t capable of storing sufficient amounts of electricity through extended periods of extreme cold.

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Tackling Global Warming: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Grads Raise over $10 Million for Innovative Approach to Removing Carbon

cuthemeedtr5 — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:21:28 +0000

Tackling Global Warming: �Ӱ�ԭ�� Grads Raise over $10 Million for Innovative Approach to Removing Carbon

November 12, 2025

Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and replacing them with renewable sources of clean energy is the most important front in the fight against climate change. This crucial transition will reduce the amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that drives global warming.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� Researchers Address Sustainable Housing

cuthemeedtr5 — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:09:36 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Researchers Address Sustainable Housing

November 12, 2025

Housing plays an integral role in Canada’s economy, environment, and society, and in an era of climate change, creating sustainable housing has become incredibly important to the integrity and longevity of the built environment and the health and wellness of occupants.

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How We Use Buildings is a Key Contributor to Energy Efficiency

cuthemeedtr5 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:23:48 +0000

How We Use Buildings is a Key Contributor to Energy Efficiency

November 12, 2025

Canada has a housing emergency, and the problem is multidimensional. There is a crisis of affordability that is fuelling homelessness. There is a lack of accessible housing for our aging population. And then there is the environmental impact. Buildings account for 22 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions—and more than double that when emissions associated with transportation between buildings is factored in.

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Human-Building Interaction Lab Research Reveals Empty Buildings Consume More Energy than Previously Thought

cuthemeedtr5 — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:26:34 +0000

Human-Building Interaction Lab Research Reveals Empty Buildings Consume More Energy than Previously Thought

November 12, 2025