McMaster Energy Week 2020 Overview
Nexus Energy Case Competition
‘Cryptocurrencies and the Energy Sector’, students investigated the impacts of cryptocurrency on energy usage
This year’s case competition topic is the impact of cryptocurrencies on the energy sector and their potential to drive change within the industry. With the continued hype and popularity surrounding cryptocurrencies, the conversation regarding the energy usage associated with bitcoin mining must continue.
Interschool Research Symposium
Enthusiastic researchers shared their work in the world of clean energy research. A joint Energy Research Symposium for both McMaster and McGill students. Learn about the exciting research happening in the energy sector at McMaster and McGill, and get the chance to ask all of your questions about the world of clean energy research.
Fossil Fuel Divestment Action Workshop
Collaborated with the Mac Divest group to present information about how current investments in the fossil fuel industry can be re-invested in sustainable technology. McMaster University currently invests over $22 million in the fossil fuel industry. Learn how these funds could be reinvested into sustainable technology, and how you can take action to let McMaster know what kind of future you think we should be investing in.
Nuclear At MAC in collaboration with NAYGN
Tours of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, a virtual speaker presentation, and a trivia night at the Phoenix.
Energy Conference
Various panels and talks on topics like ‘Silver Bullet Syndrome’, ‘Retrofitting our built environment’ and ‘The future of hydrogen energy’
Speakers featured Dr. James Cotton (Professor of mechanical Engineering & Associate Director of McMaster Institute for Energy Studies), Abhishek Kurana (CEO at Voyager Buildings), Ryan Rogers (Director of Operations at Parity), Seraj Singh (Energy Analyst at WalterFedy), Alex Nardi (Project Manager at Hydrogen Optimized), Chris Norris (Director of Business Development at Siemens Energy), Ross Bailey (Managing Director at Greenlight Innovations) and Kelly Grieves (Sector Lead - Hydrogen Energy at Atura Power )
