KanORS/HALOA: Who are we?

The two sister organizations KanORS Inc and HALOA Inc, offer more than 20 years of expertise in mathematical and economic modelling of energy and environment systems, directed at the analysis of local, national, and multiregional policies in the domain of energy and the environment. We also design and construct customized interfaces for the user-friendly exploitation of databases and results from complex mathematical and economic models in all domains, via the flexible VEDA environment (the VErsatile Data Analyst).

Our strength derives from a unique blend of strong theoretical and algorithmic expertise, experience with the construction and use of large models, and ability to build advanced software tools to facilitate and enhance the construction, handling, and maintenance of large scale models.

Broadly, we operate in three areas:

Policy consulting
We use advanced mathematical techniques and tools, mathematical economic models such as MARKAL, TIMES, and others, to facilitate the quantitative evaluation of complex energy/environment scenarios and policies such as:-
Ø  Optimal response to imposed limits on the emission of greenhouse gases.
Ø  Economic evaluation of environmental and energy measures and actions.
Ø  Assessment of policies and measures to reduce emissions of local and regional pollutants including Nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulates, volatile organic compounds, mercury, originating in the energy sector.
Ø  Evaluation of strategies for enhancing energy security and environmentally friendly energy systems, including increased energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
So far, our clients have been mainly in Canada, including the federal and provincial governments.

Methodology consulting
We help people set-up their own energy-environment models. This usually involves building some customized software as well.