
Positive Energy
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

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

Research Publication
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

Public Opinion Survey
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
Radio-Canada Alberta

Radio-Canada Alberta
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…
The Newsroom DOB Energy

The Newsroom DOB Energy
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…
The Hill Times

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

CERA Week - S&P Global
Building the Energy Infrastructure in North America Faster than Ever
March 2025
Decarb Connect Canada

Decarb Connect Canada
Powering Canada’s Future: What is going to take us to industrial scale for rene…
November 2024
Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Charting the Path: Canada’s Potential as a Natural Resource Powerhouse and the …
October 2024
Contact us
Positive Energy
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Tel.: 613-562-5800, ext. 3911
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