What is a Sustainability Hub?
The Sustainability Hub is a co-curricular platform for students passionate about building a more sustainable future. Rooted in ݮƵ's leadership in environmental research and innovation, the hub connects students with projects, industry partners, and academic resources that address climate change, renewable energy, clean water, circular economy, and environmental justice.
Here, students work across disciplines—engineering, environment, and business—to tackle real-world sustainability challenges, gaining skills that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Canada’s net-zero commitments.
Brookfield Renewable Energy Hub
Empowering the Next Generation of Clean Energy Innovators
At the heart of the Sustainability Hub, the Brookfield Renewable Energy Hub provides engineering students with dynamic, hands-on experiences that align with the urgent global need for clean, renewable energy solutions. Based within the Pearl Sullivan Engineering IDEAs Clinic, the Hub is a launchpad for student-driven innovation, powered by one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies.
What the Hub Offers
Real-World Impact
Students engage directly with emerging energy challenges through project-based learning, design sprints, and innovation workshops focused on energy generation, storage, and infrastructure resilience.
Industry Collaboration
Brookfield’s partnership offers access to technical mentorship, real-time industry problems, and potential career pathways, integrating academic excellence with professional development.
Hands-On Learning in Action
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Design Days andInnovation Challenges aligned with sustainability goals
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Collaborative prototyping using IDEAs Clinic resources
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Exposure to clean technology trends and climate policy
“The Renewable Energy Hub brings together everything ݮƵ does best—experiential learning, entrepreneurial thinking, and collaboration with global leaders in sustainable innovation.”
Connected Opportunities
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Cross-faculty collaboration with Environment
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Co-op terms and internships with Ideas Clinic and partner organizations
Get Involved
Students from all disciplines are encouraged to participate, whether through course-integrated activities or co-curricular challenges. Whether you’re designing a solar microgrid or exploring energy equity, this is your place to create solutions that matter.
The Brookfield Renewable Energy Hub isn’t just about the future of power. It’s about empowering you to help shape it.
