Introducing the CIMS Model

The Open Insights webinar series from the Energy Modelling Hub is designed to showcase key models used to inform energy and climate policy. Our first session features the CIMS model, developed by the Energy and Materials Research Group (EMRG) at Simon Fraser University.

CIMS is a behaviourally realistic, integrated economic-energy-materials model that simulates how firms and households respond to policy through technology adoption. Covering all major economic sectors across Canada’s provinces, CIMS offers insights into the effectiveness, costs, and uncertainties of policy scenarios aimed at reducing emissions or accelerating clean technology uptake. This session will introduce the model’s core structure, strengths, and use cases for decision-makers.