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Man and the Mid-Holocene Climatic Optimum
No full textProceedings of the 17th Annual Chacmool Archaeology Conferenc
The Role Of Small-scale Geothermal Power Plant In Escalating Energy Capacity In Indonesia
No full textTo successfully meet the increased Indonesian electricity demand, phase out oil and increase electrification, the country plans to add 35 GW of electrical generation capacity by 2019. As a country with the third highest reserves of geothermal energy in the world, geothermal power generation is an option to reduce its CO2 emissions and increase electrification. Geothermal energy is a viable resource for Indonesia, because of abundant supply due to its location, relatively low CO2 emissions, and low operational cost. However, geothermal development in Indonesia has been slow. One reason for this slow growth is Indonesia is still facing many challenges in terms of poor regulatory structure, technology difficulties with respect to sub-surface, and unclear financial structure. To understand the key barriers of geothermal development and the role of small-scale geothermal power plants in escalating the energy capacity in Indonesia, the author presents the following report that is a compilation and analysis of literature reviews and company’s data
Geothermal Energy Opportunities For The Kaska Nation In The Yukon
No full textGeothermal energy provides a versatile, renewable energy opportunity well suited for northern Canadian communities. Early stages of geothermal exploration have commenced in collaboration with the Kaska Nation in southeastern Yukon. This research is for the purpose of community outreach and education; it is meant to contribute to the progress of geothermal exploration and development in Kaska Dena traditional territory and across the Yukon. Building on work by the Barkley Project Group and Mira Geosciences in evaluating geothermal resources along the Tintina Fault Zone, this report provides an interdisciplinary perspective on geothermal energy opportunities for the Kaska Nation. The study includes a review of geothermal resource understanding, potential social and environmental implications of geothermal development, and pre-feasibility economic evaluation of diesel replacement with geothermal. It is shown that geothermal energy could provide multiple heat and power applications that would serve the long-term socio-economic goals of remote, northern communities in the Yukon
Assessing Energy Consumer Behavior For The Healthy Homes Calgary Program
No full textAs a result of the environmental impacts of human activities, a trend of having healthy actions at home has been observed in the last decades. This Masters Degree Project examines the consumer behavior behind the Healthy Homes Calgary Program, considering three aspects: energy, environment, and social. Through the review of the literature pertaining to energy consumption in Canada, its environmental implications, and the consumption theories, we are able to make connections to the City of Calgary. A survey conducted in 40 homes concluded that the healthy-home actions recommended by the Healthy Homes Calgary Program in regards to energy and water conservation, waste reduction, indoor air quality, and sustainable food choices and mindful purchasing are certainly implemented. The overall conclusion is that the Program is creating a positive and lasting change in regards to energy consumption at home
The Role Of Risk Management And Maintenance Of The Five Capitals Through The Oil Price Drop 2014-2015
No full textThe Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan directly undertakes carbon emissions establishing that production of energy will be oriented to replace coal-fired generation. Consequently, promotion of renewable energy sources, adoption of sustainable public policies and corporate strategies, and redesign of regulatory frameworks will also be required. As Alberta’s energy mix will definitely change through the next decade, this research (1) preliminarily explores the risk management drivers in top five oil companies of Alberta and studies how they optimally could afford the adaptation process into new regulatory energy
schemes; (2) identifies key factors and variables correlated to surviving throughout the change of energy mix processes; and (3) determines the initial variables to compose a Sustainable Risk Management Model, and which of them have more impact and effectiveness to ensure the maintenance of five capitals from a sustainable perspective. Therefore, processing and modelling we will obtain a unique set of recommendations for each segment of companies
Unlocking Alberta's Geothermal Resouces: Examining The State Of The Geothermal Industry In Alberta And The Legal Barriers It Faces
No full textDespite having a geothermal resource base, with significant technical potential, the province of Alberta lacks basic legislation allowing developers to obtain the leases and permits that would provide them the opportunity to tap into this resource. With the development and eventual implementation of the “Alternative and Renewable Energy Policy Framework”, the province has the opportunity to fill this legislative gap. The changes required are not daunting and if made they have the potential to help the province meet its GHG reduction targets, while simultaneously diversifying the grid, improving the environment and providing opportunities for First Nations communities
