Our fundamental interest is in the development of a robust, clean integrated energy systems for the future of communities. Our current focus is North America. More specifically, we have an interest and commitment to three specific activities:

A strategy for carbon capture and storage - building on the work of our predecessor organization (EnergyINet) at a forum designed by the team now working as Energy Futures Network, we want to stimulate action and development with respect to carbon capture and storage, especially in relation to Western Canada and the Western US. A forum is planned and work is in progress with our colleagues in Europe to develop a strategic response to the demand for clean energy. Read more about this under the tab "Carbon Capture/Storage"

An Energy Simulator - EFN's Integrated Energy Futures Program will be delivered in association with our strategic partner WhatIF Inc.  At the core of this discussion will be the CanESS simulator - a coherent physical simulator that will enable organizations and x-sectoral groups to explore a wide range of options for possible energy futures and anticipate their implications. Using powerful simulation tools, we can help explore impacts of key energy decisions. See more under the table "Energy Simulator".

Understanding the challenge and future of the North American energy grid - the challenges it faces in managing and distributing energy supplies from a variety of souces with different characteristic -- particularly variable supply sources such as wind and solar and other distributed generation sources.  Read more about this under the tap "The Grid"