Durham is 'Ontario's Energy Capital', producing over 30% of the province's electricity from its two nuclear generating stations. Durham companies represent the full energy cycle, including production and transmission, distribution/demand-side management and conservation, equipment and technology development and manufacturing, and research and training. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College are focusing on energy in their programs, research, buildings and operations and are becoming recognized as leading institutions in this field. The Region is also home to the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA), a unique public-private-academic partnership that is committed to positioning Durham as a recognized leader in providing sustainable energy solutions.
The Region completed the Durham Energy Industry Cluster Study in 2006, which identified the Region as "Ontario's Energy Capital" and the DSEA as the appropriate vehicle for 'activating' the cluster. Click here to download the study
The Cluster Study was preceded by a paper written by Dr. Richard Marceau of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology identifying the creation of the DSEA as a vehicle for helping solve Ontario's energy challenge. Click here to download the paper
Durham Region has the infrastructure, labour force, research & development, and training to support energy investments of all kinds. For more information on investing in Durham Region, Click To View
