Jean-Philippe B. Poirier

Research Engineer

My role is to help research, develop and demonstrate innovative energy technologies for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians.

Natural Resources Canada

Bells Corners Complex

Current research and/or projects

De-Risking Adoption of Biofuels-based CHP for the North

Advance the development of biomass-based combined heat and power systems to reduce Diesel use in northern and remote communities

Ultra Efficient Heating Equipment

Demonstrate a meaningful reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of domestic and commercial space and water heating systems

Research and/or project statements

Development of a micro-scale organic Rankine cycle co-generation system with biomass boiler
Research and development of cold-climate and solar-assisted heat pumps
Research and development of performance standards for heat pumps in cold climates

Education and awards

B.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa, 2017

Key publications

Sager, J., Poirier, J., Assessing the performance and cost-competitiveness of a dual-source solar assisted heat pump in cold climates. Published in Cold Climate HVAC & Energy 2021. April 2021. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202124606007