HEC Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal, and Université de Montréal have partnered to create the Trottier Chair in Energy Transition, Governance and Participation, funded by $1.5M over five years from the Trottier Family Foundation. This philanthropic chair aims to support a smoother transition to carbon neutrality by identifying, understanding, and anticipating potential “sticking points.” The chair—which is structured around three research axes—is jointly held by three individuals who will each lead an axis. UMontréal Professor Laurence Bherer will focus on developing proactive governance approaches, Polytech MTL Professor Michaël Kummert will focus on energy modelling, and HEC Professor Emmanuel Raufflet will focus on inclusive transition management.
