Research Highlights

M-TES can deliver low-carbon energy by harvesting industrial waste heat

Mobile Thermal Energy Storage (M-TES) could potentially meet the low-carbon heating and cooling needs district energy networks using tanker trucks to collect and deliver waste energy.

Green Light to Electrifying Transport

Powering all of British Columbia’s vehicles with kilowatts instead of petroleum could prove surprisingly cost-effective over the long haul.

Catching Waves

Leveraging BC’s wave energy advantage

Natural Gas Impacts: Enhancing water security in the shale gas “goldrush”

PICS research is informing policy development to better assess risk and prevent contamination of Northeastern BC water systems due to oil and gas development.

Reducing LNG's Carbon Footprint

Different energy sources impact the GHG intensity of LNG terminals.

BC Shale Scenario Tool

Quantifying the environmental impacts of BC shale gas and LNG development.

The Extension Cord Solution

Alberta’s grid needs cleaning up, and its hydro-powered next-door neighbour could help. But not in the way that you might think.

Renewables Require Real Estate

PICS researcher Kevin Palmer-Wilson factored social acceptance into renewable energy forecasting models—and uncovered a daunting engagement challenge.

Coal Plants Without Coal

With a helpful nod from policy makers, the humble wood pellet could play a starring role in Alberta’s clean-energy transition.