Sarah Elliott-Le Dreff (she/her)
Career Profiles
Senior Manager, Project Controls
Areej Riaz
Career Profiles
Operations Manager
Delia Warren (she/her)
Career Profiles
Lead Renewables Consultant
Introduction to Biofuels
STEM Explained
Learn about biofuels and what makes them a promising alternative to fossil fuels.
Somto Ibe
Career Profiles
Engineer, Renewable Energy
Resources on the Environment
STEM Explained
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to the environment.
Joel Stacey
Career Profiles
Construction Superintendent
Algae Biofuel: Can Pond Scum Power the Planet?
STEM Explained
Learn about the potential of algae as a material for making biofuel.
What uses electricity?
Hands-on Activities
Take a tour of different rooms in your home. Which items in each room use electricity? How do you know they use electricity?
How is Ethanol Made?
Backgrounders
Ethanol is a biofuel that can power a car. Learn about the enzymes, catalysts and processes like fermentation involved in ethanol production.
The History and Uses of Hydrogen
STEM Explained
Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.
How do Wind Farms Affect Birds and Bats?
STEM Explained
Wind energy generates a lot of electricity in Canada. But wind turbines can be dangerous for wildlife.
Can You Store Electricity for Later?
STEM Explained
Sometimes, power plants make too much electricity. Energy storage technologies can help! They store the extra electricity and release it when demand goes up.
Are wind farms a threat to wildlife?
STEM Explained
Wind power is a growing source of electricity generation. But wind projects often affect local wildlife populations, and researchers are using environmental monitoring techniques to alleviate some of these impacts.