Her goal is to provide methods and tools that will allow a better understanding of life-cycle assessment and systems modelling for new technologies, ensuring energy production is maximized while keeping the climate and costs in mind. Joule is leading the technology assessment and co-ordination theme, one of several areas of research being funded through a $75-million grant from the federal Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). Bergerson’s research team is helping prioritize research and development activities by identifying technologies — or optimal combinations of technologies — that would provide particularly large life-cycle benefits.