Energy literacy: towards a conceptual framework for energy transition

Derek Gladwin & Naoko Ellis An article on energy literacy for energy transition, with a focus on building conceptual frameworks for working through energy transition on technical and social levels. This framework may help build the thinking around energy transition, especially when engaging with stakeholders. 

Congratulations to the winners of John Tiedje Fellowship in Clean Energy and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

2022: Amandine Drew Evan J. Hansen Samira Shirvani About the Award John Tiedje was a graduate of the Department of Chemical Engineering at UBC who went on to a successful career with Imperial Oil, where he was responsible for developing several new processes for converting petroleum into value-added products. He served as manager of Esso Frances research […]

Clean energy strategies and pathways to meet British Columbia’s decarbonization targets

British Columbia (BC) recently released the CleanBC policy framework to promote clean energy and mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…….

Dr. Tony Bi Receives BC Bioenergy Sector Award

Dr. Tony Bi Receives BC Bioenergy Sector Award

BC Bioenergy Sector Awards 2022 On Thursday, October 20th, 2022, BC Bioenergy Network announced recipients of the 2022 BC Bioenergy Sector Award during the virtual ceremony. This was the second annual celebration of the BC Bioenergy Sector Awards, the awards were presented for outstanding leadership and contribution to the bioeconomy sector in British Columbia. Congratulations […]

CERC Research Seminar  (Joint seminar with China-Canada bioenergy Centre)

CERC Research Seminar (Joint seminar with China-Canada bioenergy Centre)

Joint seminar with China-Canada bioenergy Centre Maybe clean-energy research and researchers needs to engage differently to face the climate-and-ecological crisis? September 27, 2022 @ 3:30 PM Abstract In many academic fields, science engagement is becoming a greater priority in the form of science communication and engaging with policymakers and practitioners. Energy research in particular has […]

Ziels, Ryan

Ziels, Ryan

Ryan Ziels Associate Professor, Environmental Systems Engineeringrziels@civil.ubc.caHome department: https://civil.ubc.ca/ryan-ziels/Website: https://emberrlab.civil.ubc.ca/

Dr. David Wilkinson Receives Award from the Electrochemical Society

CHBE Professor, Associate Head and Canadian Research Chair in Clean Energy and Electrochemical Technologies (Tier 1), David P. Wilkinson, received the Canada Section Electrochemical Award from The Electrochemical Society in June of 2022.

CERC 2021-2022 Annual Report

Over the past year, CERC members have collectively made significant progress in research, development and outreach activities even under the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Read more about some highlights from the past year.

2022 PICS Opportunity Projects call for proposals

Do you have a high-impact climate solutions research project? PICS’ OPP may be for you You can apply beginning April 28, 2022 to get your high-impact climate solutions proposal funded by the PICS Opportunity Projects Program (OPP). OPP supports new and emerging leaders to pursue bold and impactful climate solutions research. PICS is open to […]