| Program and capital plan optimization |
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This work usually involves a
comparative evaluation of alternatives using cost benefit or cost
effectiveness analyses
Completed studies:
Equitable Responsibility for Transformative Design, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority ON, 2018-20—Triple bottom line CBA of an integrated, systems-based approach to optimization of SW infrastructure, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, 2018 – 20. Economist on a multi-disciplinary team undertaking optimization modelling of stormwater management measures to examine the relative performance of green (LID) and grey measures and evaluate the potential for innovative financing options. Work includes economic inputs to system models, costing of measures, analysis of co-benefits and municipal financial impacts. (with Freeman Associates Ltd, Paradigm Environmental)
Development of point-source/non-point source
phosphorus trading programs
to reduce aquatic pollution: (a) Bay of Quinte, Ontario Ministry of
Environment and Energy, 1996-98; (b) Hamilton Harbour, Regional Municipality
of Hamilton-Wentworth, 1997; (c) Lake Simcoe, Lake Simcoe Conservation
Authority , 1999-2000. (with D. Draper and Associates)
Acid rain abatement – development of a linear programming screening model to
determine cost-effective strategies for SO2 emission controls at 235 major
point sources in eastern North America. For the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment, 1983 (with E. A. McBean).
Municipal Solid Waste Forecasting—developed long term model to forecast
municipal solid waste using socio-economic and 3Rs policy variables (Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle). For the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, 1991 (with E.A.
McBean and Conestoga-Rovers & Associates Ltd)
Grand River Basin Water Management Study—development
of a linear programming screening model to determine optimal strategies for
water supply, waste water treatment and flood control. For the Grand River
Conservation Authority, 1980
(with E.A. McBean)