Harmonizing Impact Reporting in Clean‐Tech Venture Capital
Fisayo Adeyemi | MEL Candidate | Dec 2, 2024. Mentors: Darren Love, Evok Innovations Abstract This capstone project developed a harmonized impact reporting framework tailored for North American venture capital (VC) firms investing in clean-tech and clean-energy startups. The framework addresses the challenges of aligning investment strategies with dynamic policy landscapes, including the Sustainable Finance […]
Optimizing Turbine Efficiency Through Waste Heat Recovery: A Cost Perspective
Abstract: This project investigates the economic and environmental implications of Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems, leveraging findings from IRENA and Genalta Power research papers. WHR represents a promising solution for improving industrial energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. By focusing on CAPEX and OPEX distribution (Fig. 1) and surplus energy utilization, this […]
Estimating emissions from shipping in the LNG supply chain
Jasmine Liu | MEL Candidate | December 3, 2024 Mentors: Varun Narayan, Wanying Shi and Heather Jones | S&P Global Commodity Insights Abstract This project aims to assess methane emissions across key stages of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply chain, focusing on shipping process. By integrating industry data and developing emission models, the study […]
Analyzing the Impact of Fossil‐Free Investment Strategies on Climate Mitigation
Indrakshi Kundu | MEL Candidate | Dec 3, 2024. Mentors: James Dick, Genus Capital Management Inc. Abstract The project evaluates the Genus Fossil Free High Impact Equity Fund to assess its role in climate mitigation through fossil-free investment strategies. By comparing its carbon intensity and sustainability metrics to traditional portfolios and benchmarks like the MSCI […]
The Role of Renewable Natural Gas at UBC
Haifeng Yang | MEL Candidate | December 3, 2024 Mentors: Maximilian Kneiwasser, Campus & Community Planning, UBC Abstract This project examines the role of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) in advancing UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030 goals, focusing on hard-to-electrify areas. It reviews regulatory frameworks in British Columbia and Canada, emphasizing economic and environmental drivers for […]
End‐Use Applications of Carbon Solids Produced via Catalytic Methane Pyrolysis Technology
Xiaoqi Li | MEL Candidate | Dec, 2024. Mentor: Jeffrey Vanderkley, P.Eng. , FortisBC Introduction Catalyst Methane Pyrolysis (CMP) is a highly endothermal reaction requiring a heat input of 74.85 kJ/mol at 298 K. CH4 –> 2H2 + C The Hazer Process uses iron ore as a catalyst to facilitate methane decomposition, producing hydrogen and solid […]
Study of Opportunities to Reduce Embodied Carbon Content in Commerical Building Retrofit Technologies
June(Zijun) Jiang | MEL Candidate | Dec 3, 2024. Mentors: Tamanna Garg, CBRE Abstract The built environment sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with embodied carbon comprising a notable share. This study evaluates opportunities to reduce embodied carbon in commercial building retrofits by analyzing roof and wall insulation materials. Key […]
Exploring Additional Energy Sources to Supplement Island Health’s Low Carbon Resilience Roadmap
Mathew Jones | MEL Candidate | December 3, 2024 Mentors: Ryan Galloway, Pierre Iachetti – Island Health ABSTRACT Island Health has committed to sustainability targets for emissions reduction and waste diversion. Additionally, it has a Low Carbon Resilience Roadmap outlining the infrastructure needs to meet its 2050 emissions reduction target. This project assessed whether waste-to-energy or biomass […]
Developing Markets and Quantifying Benefits for Alternative Low Carbon Uses of HTL Products
Iker Bizcarguenaga | MEL Candidate | December 3, 2024 Mentors: David Blair, Project Engineer, PhD, Metro Vancouver Abstract Metro Vancouver is building a hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) pilot plant at the Annacis Island Waste-Water Treatment Plant, effectively turning sewer waste into biocrude. The key opportunity is to sell this biocrude to a fuel production refinery and […]
Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Adoption in British Columbia
Kaushalkumar Upadhyaya | MEL Candidate | Dec 3 2024 Mentors: Diana Aguilar, George Thompson, FortisBC Abstract The project examines adoption barriers to medium-duty electric vehicle class 3,4, and 5 in British Columbia for fleet operators, the adoption of which is important for reducing transportation-related Greenhouse gas emissions. Existing incentive programs like federal and provincial initiatives […]