Concordia University

Digital Twins and Energy Systems for Decarbonizing Low-Carbon Social Housing in Québec

Explore the development of digital twin and energy simulation models to decarbonize low-income social housing in Québec. Develop and validate retrofit and electrification strategies that integrate renewable energy and s…

This research supports equitable access to energy transitions by focusing on social housing often excluded from retrofit markets. It advanc…

Decarbonization and Electrification in Social and Community Housing Living Labs in Quebec

Explore community-led models to decarbonize social housing through innovative social finance and policy co-construction. Analyze regulatory and financial frameworks shaping equitable energy transitions while engaging cl…

This research addresses critical gaps in ensuring social and low-income housing benefit from decarbonization and electrification efforts, s…