Energy analysis & research

Independent analysis of energy systems, technologies, and policies.

Peter Massie builds tools, develops original insights, and provides advice on the policies and technologies changing our energy systems

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Research / Thought Leadership

Publications

Commentary and technical reports on Canadian energy policy and geothermal power. Published in national media including the Globe and Mail, The Hill Times, and others.

Mar 2026
How Canada can help allies with the Iran oil shock: the answer may surprise you
The Globe and Mail
Oil & GasOp-Ed
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Feb 2026
Transforming Canada's energy abundance into economic leadership in the AI age
The Hill Times
AI & EnergyOp-Ed
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Oct 2025
The Deep Heat Advantage: A techno-economic analysis of enhanced geothermal systems in western and northwestern Canada
Cascade Institute
GeothermalReport
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Jun 2025
How can Alberta and Ottawa be friends again? It begins with drilling
The Globe and Mail
Oil & GasOp-Ed
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May 2025
AOSTRA: A model for funding geothermal innovation
Cascade Institute
GeothermalReport
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Jan 2025
Time to dig deep into a strategy for geothermal power
The Hill Times
GeothermalOp-Ed
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Sep 2024
Key to Canada's growth? Recall the role of public money in developing Alberta oil
The Globe and Mail
Oil & GasOp-Ed
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02 — Tools

Analytical tools

Tools built to help you generate original insights and make decisions based on real-world data.

Grid analytics

Electron Macroscope - Alberta

Realtime dashboard for Alberta's power grid, together with historical data and targeted insights.

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Capacity planning

Electron Macroscope - Ontario

Real-time view into Ontario's electricity system operator data and market signals.

Under development
Cost modeling

Levelized Cost of Energy Calculator

Compare LCOE across generation technologies under custom cost and performance assumptions.

Under development
Peter Massie
03 — About

Building the bridge between policy and technology

Peter Massie has over a decade of experience developing and implementing Canadian energy policy through rigorous analysis.

As the Director of the Cascade Institute's Geothermal Energy Office, Peter leads a team of interdisciplinary experts to advance geothermal power. Beyond analysis, Peter works to convene and coordinate the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition to deliver Canada's first Deep Geothermal Roadmap.

In his work with the federal government, Peter led techno-economic analysis of energy technologies and systems to inform the design and delivery of major energy programs and policies. He also played leading roles in strategic policy development and was the Senior Advisor to the Director General of the Electricity Resources Branch.

Peter holds an M.A., Sustainable Energy Policy from Carleton University.

10+
years in energy policy

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