Atlantic Canadian Conference on Energy System Modelling

Presented by the Energy Modelling Hub and Net Zero Atlantic

The Energy Modelling Hub and Net Zero Atlantic invite you to participate in the 3rd Atlantic Canadian Conference on Energy System Modelling. This one-day event will feature discussions on themes of innovation and interprovincial collaboration to strengthen Atlantic Canada’s energy grid.

Contents

Conference Overview
Registration
Call for Abstracts
Sponsorship

When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM AST
Where: The Westin Nova Scotian ┃ 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3H 2P6

Why Attend?

• Gain insights from regional and national experts on energy modelling challenges and opportunities.
• Explore how innovation and interprovincial collaboration can shape a reliable and affordable grid.
• Participate in four panel sessions, a keynote presentation, and a networking reception.
• Access discussions on regional challenges, trade barriers, and actionable energy policies.
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks while connecting with industry peers.

Who Should Attend?

• Policymakers seeking data-driven insights to inform decisions.
• Energy modellers translating complex models into actionable policies.
• Industry leaders navigating regional energy challenges and market opportunities.
• Academics and researchers exploring cutting-edge methodologies.
• Students interested in the latest developments in energy system modelling.

As a delegate you will have access to the conference sessions and a networking reception, as well as breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks. 

Passes and Fees*

• Early Bird Conference Day Pass - $230 
• Conference Day Pass - $255

*Prices above do not include taxes or Eventbrite fees. 

If your organization would like to be invoiced for conference day passes, please email your request to events@netzeroatlantic.ca 

Media Accreditation

Media passes are available for qualified media.

For accreditation, contact Kasia Morrison, Communications & Engagement Lead: kmorrison@netzeroatlantic.ca.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds available.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a colleague. For changes, contact events@netzeroatlantic.ca.

No Invitation Letters Provided

The conference does not provide invitation letters for international registrants. Attendees from outside Canada must secure travel visas independently.

We encourage speakers and students to submit abstracts following one of the key topics of interest, however, we are open to other ideas that fall within one of the four panel themes.

Panel 1: Bridging the Provinces – Strengthening Interprovincial Energy Modelling Collaboration

As Canada moves toward a more integrated and decarbonized energy system, interprovincial collaboration is essential for ensuring a reliable and affordable grid. This panel will explore current efforts and future opportunities for shared data, coordinated modelling, and harmonized energy policies. Experts will discuss best practices for interregional partnerships and the role of energy modelling in cross-border transmission planning.

Key Topics:

• Provincial integrated resource plans
• Interprovincial electricity trade and regulatory harmonization
• Data sharing and model standardization across provinces
• Energy modelling for regional planning and transmission expansion
• Case studies on interregional energy cooperation
• Coordinated planning for severe weather events

Panel 3: Advancing Energy Modelling – Enhancing Accuracy, Resilience, and Policy Integration

Energy models must evolve to improve accuracy, incorporate new technologies, and integrate social dynamics. This panel will discuss key advancements, such as high-resolution modelling, resilience planning, and strategies to align modelling outputs with policymaking.

Key Topics:

• Improving accuracy in modelling renewable energy variability
• High-resolution modelling for real-time dynamics
• Modelling grid-forming inverters and integration strategies
• Resilience planning for extreme weather and cyber threats
• Quality assurance frameworks and validation of energy models
• Social dynamics and behavioural modelling in energy systems

Panel 2: The Role of Buildings and Transportation in a Resilient and Affordable Energy System

Buildings and transportation are critical to achieving a sustainable and cost-effective grid. This panel will explore how energy modelling can guide sectoral decarbonization, efficiency improvements, and demand-side management strategies. Discussions will focus on challenges related to electrification and the interaction of distributed energy resources (DERs) with the grid.

Key Topics:

• Electrification impacts on the grid
• Decarbonization strategies for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors
• Demand-side management and flexible loads
• Impact of EV adoption on grid planning
• Policy frameworks supporting electrification and energy efficiency
• Cross-sector energy integration (hydrogen, biofuels, etc.)

Panel 4: Strengthening the Modelling-Policy Nexus – Turning Insights into Action

Despite advancements in energy modelling, gaps remain in translating insights into actionable policies. This panel will explore how policymakers and modellers can collaborate effectively to bridge this divide, focusing on structured engagement mechanisms and continuous policy evaluation.

Key Topics:

• Effective policymaker-modeller engagement
• Lessons from case studies: energy models shaping policy decisions
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of energy policies
• Transparent and open-source energy modelling practices
• Challenges in developing energy literacy and expertise
• Tools for simplifying the interpretation of modelling outputs