The University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program uses the convening power of the university to bring together academic researchers and senior decision-makers from industry, government, Indigenous communities, local communities and environmental organizations to determine how to strengthen public confidence in energy decision-making.

News from PE

Public Opinion Survey
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Public Opinion Survey

Importance of oil and gas to Canada's current and future economy hits new high;…

Public opinion survey by Positive Energy and Nanos Research gauged the opinions among Canadians on oil and gas, more particularly how important they a…
Research Publication
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Energy Projects and Net Zero by 2050: Can We Build Enough Fast Enough?

This study focuses on the influence of public sector project decision-making processes on investor confidence and the capacity to attract capital for …
Public Opinion Survey
PE OMNI Survey - October 2024
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Climate Ambition Tracking: After trailing the environment, jobs and the economy…

The research gauged the opinions among Canadians on climate change, energy costs, and the balance between environmental protection and economic growth…

PE in the Media

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L’importance du pétrole et du gaz dans l’économie canadienne

In this episode of Le café show podcast by Radio-Canada Alberta, Marc-Antoine Leblanc interviews Monica Gattinger, Chair of Positive Energy and Direct…
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Public opinion on Canadian energy: The ground is shifting

In this episode of The Newsroom podcast, DOB Energy editor Richard Macedo interviews Monica Gattinger, Chair of Positive Energy and Director of the IS…
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The Hill Times

U.S. trade war speeds up need to prioritize Canadian clean energy, say experts

Article in The Hill Times quoting Dr. Monica Gattinger on the need to broaden energy policy to include affordability and security alongside climate an…

Speaking Engagements

CERA Week - S&P Global
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Decarb Connect Canada
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Positive Energy

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