Centre for Applied Business Research in Energy and the Environment (CABREE): applied research on energy, environment, and policy
CABREE is an independent research centre in the University of Alberta's School of Business producing evidence-based research on energy markets, climate policy, clean technology, and sustainable business.
Overview
CABREE is an independent research centre within the University of Alberta's School of Business. It brings together researchers across economics, finance, business, public policy, and related disciplines to generate rigorous, evidence-based research that helps businesses, governments, and communities make informed decisions for a more sustainable and resilient future.
Research focus areas
- Energy markets, climate policy, and international trade
- Clean technology, sustainable business, and innovation
- The evolving competitiveness of firms and regions
Membership & engagement
CABREE is funded entirely through partnerships, donations, and events, and serves as a platform for collaboration through conferences, seminars, and knowledge mobilization. It has worked with organizations including the China Institute and InsTED. Contact: cabree@ualberta.ca.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a large, comprehensive public research university in Edmonton with multiple campuses and a strong applied research culture. Industry engages through co-located labs and pilot-scale facilities, as well as established co-op and internship programs that place talent with partners year-round. Integration with Alberta’s province-wide hospital system supports clinical research and accelerates translation. Companies also benefit from proximity to regional industry clusters and collaboration hubs on and near campus for joint R&D and prototyping. Supported by NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, and Canada Foundation for Innovation funding—plus provincial and industry support—the tech transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with streamlined sponsored-research agreements.
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