Modeling of Grid Infrastructure Needs and Investment Costs

The contract seeks to assess and forecast the transmission, distribution, and upgrade needs of electrical grids to accommodate the growing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure through 2035, with a focus on accurate investment cost modeling to guide future planning and funding decisions. This work will involve analyzing current grid capabilities, projecting electricity load growth from EV adoption, identifying bottlenecks and capacity constraints, and developing financial models that quantify the capital expenditures required for infrastructure enhancements across urban, suburban, and rural networks. The effort is being conducted under the Government of Canada through the Department of Natural Resources, targeting long-term energy system resilience and electrification goals. The subcontract is open for bids with a response deadline in July 2026, and the work will follow NAICS code 541620, indicating it falls under scientific and technical consulting services. The performance location is not specified, suggesting the scope may span multiple regions across Canada, and the deliverables are expected to support national policy and infrastructure planning efforts aimed at achieving a sustainable, high-capacity electrical grid capable of meeting future transportation energy demands.