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An Investigation Of The United Nations Sendai Framework For Disaster Risk Reduction And Its Applicability To The Fort Chipewyan Community
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)Since disasters occur at a local level, it is important to assess community-based disaster risk management to ensure that the community can prevent and reduce new or existing risks. In response, the United Nations Sendai ... -
A Feasibility Study: Investigating Sustainable Building Practices And The Circular Economy In Modular Structures For Residential Use In Western Canada
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)The building construction sector is responsible for significant consumption of natural resources, energy, and the production of waste. The increasing scarcity and costs of raw resources for buildings and their components ... -
Feasibility Of Utilizing On-Site Solar Thermal Energy Production Plus Thermal Energy Storage For Ev Charging
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)This paper seeks to determine the feasibility of utilizing on-site concentrated solar power plus thermal energy storage to produce energy for electric vehicle charging in Medicine Hat, Alberta. A literature review outlines ... -
Toward Zero Waste – A Study In Reducing And Managing Lab Waste
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)The linear waste management model (take-make-dispose) has led to consumption and production patterns that exceed Earth’s sustainable capacity. Zero Waste philosophies emphasize the reduction of raw material usage, retention ... -
Research Gaps In Life-Cycle Assessments Concerning Pumped Hydroelectric And Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (Ess): Establishing A Unifying Approach To Ess Comparison
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)Electrical grid decarbonization is one pathway to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as traditional thermal power generation is replaced by renewable energy. The intermittent nature of wind and solar power require ... -
Evolution Of Esg Reporting Within The Canadian Energy Industry
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)Sustainability reporting for non-financial disclosure is not new, but recently environmental, social, governance (ESG) publications have become critical to attracting investors. In particular, industry-specific disclosures ... -
Carbon Policies In Canada: Implications For Biomass District Energy Systems
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)This study examines the impact of carbon policies on the implementation of biomass district energy (DE) systems within Canada. DE systems offer an energy efficient approach to providing heating, cooling, domestic hot water ... -
The Potential For Small Modular Nuclear Reactors To Support The Hydrogen Economy
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)Small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) offer the promise of firm, low-carbon power generation. Hydrogen gas is a proven energy carrier with storage potential. This research analyzes three of the latest SMR designs and two ... -
Utilizing Renewable Hydrogen For Fuel-Cell Mine Haul Vehicles In Canada: A Techno Economic Assessment
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)To reduce emissions from diesel-fuelled mine-haul fleets in Canada, hydrogen has been considered a viable alternative. However, emissions from electrolysis can increase depending on the carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity of ... -
Using Mapping Tools To Improve The Integration Of Traditional Knowledge And Science In Eia: The Site C Clean Energy Project Case Study
(Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Environmental Design, Sustainable Energy Development, 2021-08)This study examines information provided by traditional knowledge and science studies that were sourced from the Site C Clean Energy Project EIS to develop a more complete understanding of the impacts on watersheds, species ...