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The Optimization Of The Use Of Bagasse In The Cogeneration Systems Of Guyana Sugar Industry
No full textDiscussion Of Sustainable Practices For Run Of River Hydroelectric Development In British Columbia
No full textThis study identifies critical social and environmental concerns surrounding run of river hydroelectric development in British Columbia (BC) and suggests ways to address some of these concerns at the project‐level. This study suggests that by applying good site selection processes and Best Management Practices (BMPs), many adverse impacts can be avoided, reduced or mitigated. Sets of BMPs are compiled from four Environmental Assessments carried out in the last decade in BC. Also, a set of critical site selection factors is suggested to help avoid adverse effects by choosing the best available location. This study concludes with areas for future study to aid in further reducing undesirable social and environmental effects caused by run of river power development projects
Integrating Renewable Energy In Alberta: An Examination Of Electricity Cost Impact Of The Proposed Climate Leadership Plan
No full textAlberta’s Climate Leadership Plan is perhaps the most ambitious undertaking for curbing carbon emissions and promoting renewables in the province. This study evaluates cost of electricity generated under the proposed plan where 30% of the electricity is sourced from renewables, and estimates the emission reduction against a business-as-usual scenario. The feed-in cost of electricity generated is computed by working out asset mix, electricity output and transmission costs under different scenarios. Assuming that the existing renewable facilities continue to generate electricity at current levels, the study reveals the Climate Leadership plan’s carbon mitigation target can be met by sourcing 30% of the electricity from wind. Meeting the emissions reductions target would result in 11% to 60% increase in the cost of electricity generated as compared to the Baseline scenario, depending on whether it is sourced from wind or PV respectively. Under the Climate Leadership plan GHG emissions are projected to reduce by 18 megatonnes vis-à-vis baseline scenario
Community Energy Assessment- Jasper, Alberta
No full textThe objective of this paper is to quantify the generation and consumption energy patterns in Jasper, Alberta, and to assess the quantity and applicability of alternative energy technologies. A suite of innovations are available to meet present and future demand for energy services, a demand which shows no sign of decline. Municipalities may seek nonconventional methods of energy management; however, they are often faced with broad knowledge gaps and resource constraints, creating uncertainty and delayed action. The intention of this study is to provide municipal planners with a baseline of energy behaviours, and to diminish the gaps which might hinder sustainable energy development. While this study cannot aspire to provide a comprehensive analysis of each technology, it does endeavour to act as a stepping stone to determining their feasibility based on the tenets of sustainability. The paper begins by outlining the local and provincial context which frames the challenge, followed by a discussion on a possible framework for municipal energy planning. The first analysis is an energy mapping study which attempts to graphically represent the distribution of energy intensity across the town. The second analysis is a technical and financial review of eight technologies which could potentially enhance the environmental performance of Jasper’s energy system. If possible, modelling was used to determine the performance of a typical system and estimation of the total available energy (Gigajoules), given the conditions of Jasper. The financial component uses common units for outlining capital costs (/GJ) and operation and maintenance costs ($/kWh). The costs are normalised to present Canadian dollars to make comparison possible. Finally, the areas of organisational capacity, financing, legal and social factors, and the role of the utility are discussed. Although a host of statistics, trends, academic research and technical expertise is readily available in the area of energy planning, this study is intended to localise this information, present it in a comprehensible format, and provide leverage for energy initiatives
Cumulative Effects Assessment For Ocp Company In The City Of Nueva Loja
No full textThe present study wants to establish the cumulative effects caused by the existing human actions in the region of Nueva Loja on the Valued Ecosystem component, the Water Quality of the Aguarico River that, along with the construction of the new crude oil pipeline that is to be built in the region, will increase the possibility of causing bigger damages and environmental impacts to the ecosystem, considering spatial and temporal boundaries area where the possible impacts of these cumulative effects will occur.
I will also recommend several mitigation measures that are meant to deduce the environmental impacts caused by the existing human activities in the region.
This document establishes a base upon which future cumulative effects studies can take place, not only in the Nueva Loja region but also in those areas in which large projects like the construction of the OCP could affect the existing ecosystems of Ecuador
Investigating The Environmental, Regulatory, And Socio-economic Challenges Associated With Sara And Cosewic Listed Species On Canadian Pipeline Projects
No full textPublic concerns over climate change and its associated impacts have significantly increased scrutiny of the Canadian pipeline industry. Pipeline projects proposed in environmentally sensitive areas, such as Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipeline and TransCanada’s recently filed Energy East Pipeline, have created concerns for local species and their habitats. These concerns have led to increased regulatory demand, having a significant impact on the cost, schedule, and public perception of proposed pipeline projects in Canada. Despite conducting extensive environmental and socioeconomic impact assessments, and implementing subsequent mitigation measures specifically tailored to species at risk, oil and gas transportation companies continue to face challenges in obtaining regulatory approvals and securing favourable public opinion for proposed pipeline projects. This project will investigate the impacts of species at risk listed under the Canadian Species at Risk Act (SARA) and the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada’s (COSEWIC) on the (environmental, regulatory, and socio-economic) development of pipeline projects in Canada
Current Practices And Alternative Risk Mitigation Options In Carbon Offset Projects A Case Study Of The Alberta Emissions Offset System
No full textThis paper identifies risks for three Alberta offset project types; wind power, aerobic composting, and conservation cropping. Stakeholder specific risks are identified and discussed before conventional or current risk mitigation practices are introduced. To the extent that the current risk mitigation practices are insufficient, an analysis of alternative and emerging risk mitigation options is performed to determine if there may be a more effective way of mitigating risk in the AEOS. The alternative risk mitigation options explored include: government intervention in the form of a monetary fund or an expansion of the current buffer account, an industry run monetary fund or buffer account, a private insurance product, and an alternative product in the form of guaranteed credits. A discussion on the findings explores the best option or combination of options that could be made available in Alberta
Analysis Of The Natural Use In The Peruvian Iron And Steel Industry For Energy Diversification And Environment Protection
No full textArchaeology Into the New Millennium: Public or Perish
No full textProceedings of the 28th Annual Chacmool Archaeology Conferenc