The Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC) is a multidisciplinary research hub dedicated to undertaking world-class clean-energy research, training, development and demonstrations. Our goal is to become a world leader and a research–development–demonstration powerhouse for innovative clean-energy solutions to climate change and sustainability problems.
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March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026 As a follow-up to his article entitled “Will 2026 Finally Be the Year of Biochar?“, Kamyar Razavi, a writer for The New Climate publication, published “From the Deep Fryer to Your Gas Tank“. A summary of the article is as follows: the author explores the potential of used cooking oil and other […]
March 10, 2026
March 9, 2026 Clean Energy Research Centre is happy to announce the two recipients of John Tiedje Fellowship 2024-2025! Recipients of John Tiedje Fellowship 2024-2025 Ishanka Perera, PhD Candidate, UBCO School of Engineering, Civil Engineering Biography: Ishanka Perera is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s Life Cycle Management Laboratory. His research […]
CERC members receive nearly $1.3 million in funding from B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 CERC members were awarded nearly $1.3 million in funding from the Government of BC, the Province announced on December 15. Seven projects received funds for research infrastructure through the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF). The cutting-edge labs and equipment supported by the BCKDF help UBC attract top researchers and innovators, and build impactful partnerships with industry. A total […]