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ACET is a multi-partner initiative accelerating the global push for resilient and equitable clean energy solutions through community-based collaborations. Established in 2023 with support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, ACET is a partnership between Royal Roads University, University of British Columbia, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Yukon University, led by the ̽��ϵ��.

Our beginning: IESVic

The Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) was formed in 1989 by ̽��ϵ�� researchers seeking to develop high-quality and environmentally responsible energy systems. It became an interdisciplinary research centre in 1994, initially focusing on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, economics and transportation.  

IESVic success has always been measured by collaboration. Its partnerships expanded over the years to include industry, non-profits, governments and Indigenous communities working together on critical energy issues that impact people.  

Scaling success

In 2023, ACET was established to scale up the clean energy innovations developed over three decades by IESVic in partnership with communities across Canada.  

ACET now works with more than 40 partners around the world to pair local knowledge with global expertise in engineering, technology, business, governance and policy. Together, we find solutions that best fit the local environment and serve generations to come.  

Collaborating for change

With support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, ACET is a UVic-led collaboration with Royal Roads University, University of British Columbia, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Yukon University that is transforming Canadian clean energy research strengths into world-leading capabilities.  

ACET’s work is accelerating the global search for effective clean energy solutions through place-based strategies that transform regional economies, inform inclusive national policies, and serve community needs while solving global challenges.  

Funding acknowledgment

With gratitude, we acknowledge that ACET research is funded in part by the  (CFREF), which helps competitively selected Canadian postsecondary institutions turn their key strengths into world-leading capabilities.

CFREF is a tri-agency initiative of the (SSHRC), the and the .

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Land Acknowledgement

ACET acknowledges, with respect, the traditional territories of the Indigenous Peoples upon whose lands our five collaborating institutions are located: the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, Songhees Nation and Xʷsepsəm (Esquimalt Nation), and the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples, home to the ̽��ϵ�� and Royal Roads University; the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), home to the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus; the Abenaki and the Wabenaki Confederacy, home to the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières; and the 14 Yukon First Nations, home to Yukon University. We also recognize the Indigenous communities and organizations with whom we have the honour to partner in advancing community-led clean energy transformations.