This two-day workshop was organized to explore various options for collaboration between University of Waterloo and University of Strathclyde to advance low-carbon energy initiatives.
WISE hosted the first of its kind Geothermal Symposium and featured distinguished speakers and experts in geothermal energy from across the globe. Participants also included innovators from academia, industry, funding and international agencies with student poster presentations.
The purpose of the event was to advance our understanding of the role of geothermal technologies in providing decarbonized energy to Canadian communities, particularly those in remote and cooler climates. The Symposium brought together technology developers and innovators, leading researchers and entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and policymakers to help shape a vision of geothermal energy integration into Canada’s energy future.
WISE Public Lecture: Navigating Ontario’s Evolving Energy Landscape – A Utility’s Experience
Research Spotlight - Building the Case for Flexible Carbon Capture
Research Spotlight - Putting the pressure on solar road panels
John Straube was invited as a presenter to the Learning About Building Science (LAB) event, titled: Not So Elementary: Towards Net-Zero Schools held at the RDH Building Science Laboratories on August 8, 2017.
Can net-zero energy schools be achieved at a reasonable cost? Yes, with the right approach. Designing or retrofitting a school building is a complex process with many stakeholders and budgetary constraints. But as with any net-zero project, understanding the science behind low-energy buildings can help guide the design process and ensure that project requirements are met. This session focused on balancing requirements for the building enclosure, HVAC, and renewable energy systems, as taking a whole-building perspective is critical.
WISE Public Lecture Series: Physics-based Control of Energy Systems Ranging from Smart Buildings and Power Grid to Smart Hybrid Electric Vehicles
WISE Public Lecture Series - Self Dependency in Remote Communities: Food, Energy, Future
Research Spotlight - The Weather Wild Card: Assessing Time-of-Use Electricity Pricing
WISE Public Lecture Series - Directional Drilling and Magnetic Ranging Services for Geothermal Energy Development