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Key Stats

 

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Average Energy Use Intensity (EUI) by Building Type (FY 2021/2022) vs. Canadian Average

This chart compares the average Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of Canadian universities and the University of Alberta, along with our target goal for 2030.

Source: Energy & Climate Action

 

research impact

For the period 2018-2022

№ relevant publications: 1,552 

№ times cited: 27,880

Source: InCites

 

sample Courses

 

VIDEOS

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Institutional Stewardship Initiatives

District Energy System

A district energy system centrally generates and distributes heating, cooling, electricity and chilled water to the University of Alberta and associated hospitals. Operating a central thermal energy plant brings efficiencies and avoids 60,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. 

Energy Reduction Master Plan

The University of Alberta’s energy management program dates back to the 1970s. $80 million invested over the last four decades has avoided $380 million in utility costs and mitigated 2.3 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. Responding to significant growth in the use and scale of the university’s facilities, the Energy Reduction Master Plan is the current strategy to keep energy bills low and minimize environmental impacts. Tactics include retrofitting buildings, encouraging behaviour changes and increasing the supply of renewable energy generated on campus.

Research institutes, centres & projects

Future Energy Systems

Future Energy Systems is a $75 million tri-agency funded research group that develops the energy technologies of the near future; examines the integration of these technologies into current infrastructure; and considers the social, economic and environmental impacts of energy innovations. Their renewable energy research includes innovations in biomass, hydrogen fuel cells, geothermal, solar, wind and smart grids.

U of A courses help students skill up for careers in renewable energy

The Faculty of Extension’s Renewable Energy Technologies Series is a trio of programs introducing professionals to the design of solar and wind power systems. 

News

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Video Spotlight: Producing heat energy from captured carbon
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Video spotlight: World’s heaviest soaring bird inspires wind power design
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Researcher engineers a better way to produce carbon fibre from bitumen
New course prepares students to shape the future of sustainability
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New course prepares students to shape the future of sustainability
New Canada Research Chairs use technology to build a leaner, greener global future
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New Canada Research Chairs use technology to build a leaner, greener global future
Could growing crops under solar panels provide food and energy at the same time?
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Could growing crops under solar panels provide food and energy at the same time?
Blending hydrogen with natural gas could help fuel energy transition
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Canadians and Europeans are leery of taking other countries’ CO2
From childhood fear to aviation innovation
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From childhood fear to aviation innovation
U of A ranks among top 30 worldwide in latest QS Sustainability Rankings
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U of A ranks among top 30 worldwide in latest QS Sustainability Rankings
Researcher develops better ways to convert CO2 and biofuel byproducts into valuable chemicals
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Researcher develops better ways to convert CO2 and biofuel byproducts into valuable chemicals
U of A spinoff company teaming up with Edmonton International Airport to develop biojet facility
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U of A spinoff company teaming up with Edmonton International Airport to develop biojet facility
Researchers discover a way to produce hydrogen and purify water at the same time
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Researchers discover a way to produce hydrogen and purify water at the same time
U of A strengthens ties with India to tackle global energy, climate challenges
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U of A strengthens ties with India to tackle global energy, climate challenges
U of A rises to sixth in the world for sustainability impact
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U of A rises to sixth in the world for sustainability impact
Finding credible pathways to net-zero emissions
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Finding credible pathways to net-zero emissions
Innovative wireless light switch could cut house wiring costs in half
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Innovative wireless light switch could cut house wiring costs in half
U of A sets sights on higher enrolment, stronger global impact
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U of A sets sights on higher enrolment, stronger global impact
U of A ranked seventh in the world for impact on sustainability
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U of A ranked seventh in the world for impact on sustainability
Researchers discover a way to improve mining yields while capturing CO2 from the atmosphere
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