Program Overview

Education

The University of British Columbia offers various programs through the Clean Energy Research Centre.

Professional Programs

The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) degree is a one-year, full-time program offered by UBC Applied Science in collaboration with the Sauder School of Business. This program helps students accelerate their careers in the sustainable energy industry.

Research Programs

The Clean Energy Research Centre has a team of world-leading researchers who collaborate on solutions to energy challenges. The centre provides state-of-the-art research infrastructure, offering a unique platform for students to launch their careers.

Outreach

Sustainable energy solutions require strong communities, and the centre builds respectful local, regional, and global relationships. Faculty and students promote clean energy for government, industry, and civil society through these relationships.

Research Areas

The centre focuses on various research areas, including:

• Bioenergy systems & biorefinery
  • Urban energy systems: Transportation / buildings
• Electro-and-Photo-Chemical Energy System
• Carbon Capture and Decarbonization of Energy Systems
• Data Analytics & Optimization
• Policy Analyses of Clean Energy Systems

Renewable Energy Employment

The centre provides data on renewable energy employment, including the number of jobs in various sectors, such as:

• Solar PV
• Liquid Biofuels
• Wind Power
• Biomass
• Solar Heating/Cooling
• Biogas
• Small Hydropower
• Geothermal
• Concentrated Solar