Vehicle Grid Integration Pilot Project Design
The Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) project in British Columbia explores an innovative solution to two pressing challenges: balancing electricity demand during peak periods and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With energy consumption surging in winter due to heating and other needs, the project evaluates the feasibility of using idle electric vehicle (EV) batteries as temporary energy storage […]
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 […]
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 […]
Development of AUSENCO’s Offshore Wind Energy Capabilities and Business Entry Strategy
Suryaprakash Venkatasubramanian | MEL Candidate | Dec 3, 2024 Mentors : Patrick Burke | AUSENCO Special Thanks to : Neal Coffin, Regional Director Marine, AUSENCO ABSTRACT This project explores AUSENCO’s potential entry into the Canadian offshore wind energy sector, leveraging its expertise in environmental regulatory assessments and engineering consultancy. The market offers significant opportunities under […]
Energy Management System for Electric Vehicle DCFC Stations
Wilfred Lo | Rashmi Rajendran | MEL Candidate | Dec 3, 2024Mentors: Alamgir Usmani, Rouh Shafaei, Alec Tsang | BC HydroSpecial Thanks To: Anand Pariyarath, Haowen Wu | Powertech Labs Abstract As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, the development of Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) infrastructure becomes essential to support the growing demand. British Columbia […]
Methane Policy Evaluation from the United States to Europe and Implications on Global Trade of LNG
Hai Zhang | MEL Candidate | December 3, 2024 Mentor: Max Mucenic, S&P Global Commodity Insights ABSTRACT This report evaluates methane policies in the U.S. and the EU, focusing on strategies to manage emissions and their implications for global LNG trade. The EU’s Regulation 2024/1787 and U.S. initiatives, such as the EPA’s methane reduction policies, […]
A techno‐economic study on waste‐heat generated electricity implementing ORC systems in existing compressor stations
Maede Samani| MEL Candidate |Dec 2024 Mentor:Ysabel Vidal|Solaris MCI Abstract Waste heat recovery (WHR) is essential for improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions in the oil and gas sector. To address the untapped potential of thermal energy from natural gas compressor station (NGCS) exhausts, this study evaluates the integration of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology. […]
Optimizing Grid Independence and Cost Efficiency Through Clean Energy
Akshay Rai Saini | MEL Candidate | Dec 3, 2024. Mentor: Brijal Patel | Energy Manager | Seaspan ULC Abstract This capstone project tackled the energy challenges at Seaspan’s North Vancouver facility, where sporadic operation of high-capacity water pumps caused significant peak load charges. To address this, an innovative solution integrating a Battery Energy Storage […]
Solar Panel Installation with Battery Storage for Affordable Housing in the Interior Region
Zahra Zaker | MEL Clean Energy Engineering Candidate | Mentor: Fabian Navarro Abstract This project addresses water supply interruptions during power outages at a MURB Senior Affordable Housing in BC. It integrates solar panels with battery storage to ensure DHW reliability, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and improve energy efficiency. Supported by comprehensive energy conservation […]