ENERGY DEMAND ANALYSIS
Energy Demand Modeling (TSA 9116, 9117, 9118, 9119, 9210, 9007,
9008)
Torrie Smith Associates Inc. has developed over a number of years a set
of very powerful, technologically calibrated end-use models of fuels and
electricity demand. These models reflect an advanced conceptual approach
to energy end use demand modeling and can be used to generate integrated
and mutually consistent estimates of both future demand and the potential
for conservation and renewable energy. The models can be calibrated and
used for analyzing energy (and related environmental impacts) at the national,
provincial or local level. In addition, we operate these models for other
consulting firms and private sector clients seeking to identify market
opportunities.
(Client: In-house Research and Development, 1991-present)
Remaining Energy Conservation Potential in Canada (TSA 9010)
Torrie Smith Associates Inc. drafted the proposal and worked as one of the
principal consultants in a major review of the remaining potential for
energy conservation in Canada in the 1990's and beyond. The project, which
was headed by Peat Marwick, assessed the potential for a "second generation"
of energy conservation and renewable energy programs in Canada.
(Client: Energy Mines and Resources, 1990)
Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Assessment for Victoria,
Australia (TSA 8905)
This project involved an extensive visiting research fellowship with
one of Australia's leading policy think tanks to analyze the technical
and economic potential for conservation and renewable energy and the related
environmental benefits for the State of Victoria in Australia.
(Client: National Institute for Economic and Industrial Research,
Melbourne, 1989)
City of Toronto Energy Conservation Study (TSA 9008)
We were involved in the design and execution of a major research effort
into the potential for fuels and electricity conservation in the City of
Toronto. In addition to overall responsibility for the research and analysis
of energy conservation potential in the industrial and transportation sectors,
we conducted a related analysis of the carbon dioxide emission reduction
benefits that would accrue from the successful implementation of the identified
conservation potential in all sectors.
(Client: City of Toronto, 1990)
Energy Demand in Canada -- A Retrospective Analysis (TSA 8812)
Torrie Smith Associates Inc. were the principal research consultants for
a major retrospective analysis of Canadian energy demand in the 1970's
and 1980's. This study employed input/output analysis as well as sectoral
end use analysis to conduct the most thorough review yet undertaken of
what happened to Canadian energy demand during this period, and why it
declined. For the first time, the input/output analysis allowed quantification
of the energy embedded in Canada’s energy imports and exports.
(Client: Marbek Resource Consultants and Energy Mines and Resources,
1988)
