Accelerating energy transitions through research, teaching, and action
Carleton Sustainable Energy Research Centre
About
Established in 2009, the Carleton Sustainable Energy Research Centre (CSERC) brings together interdisciplinary research, teaching, and action to advance sustainable energy transitions in Canada and internationally. Drawing on expertise from the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) and the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA), CSERC connects and amplifies Carleton’s strengths in energy modelling, socio-technical transitions, environmental policy and economics, and related fields. Through this bridging of perspectives, the Centre contributes to addressing today’s most pressing energy challenges, from climate change to sustainable industrial development.
Team
James Meadowcroft
- Academic Director
Kristen Schell
- Co-Chair
Daniel Rosenbloom
- Co-Chair
Ahmed Abdulla
- Co-Chair
Chelsea Pope
- Centre Coordinator
Featured Content
Research
Showcasing innovative faculty and student energy transition research that bridges technology, society, and policy.
Teaching
Offering academic programs that prepare students to lead the energy transition.
Action
Turning knowledge into impact by working closely with government, industry, and community partners.
Recent News
Carleton Students Compete at OEB’s Inaugural Energython
Carleton sustainable energy students showcased their expertise at the Ontario Energy Board’s inaugural Energython case competition held in Toronto on January 30, 2026. Representing Carleton …
Carleton’s Climate Leadership Recognized by Energy Modelling Hub
The partnership was announced today by Carleton Provost Pauline Rankin at the Energy Modelling Hub Annual Forum, entitled Navigating Uncertainties, Powering a stronger Canada. “We are thrilled to …
Challenges to energy transition in the global south: A review of the evidence–ranking and proposed solutions
Co Authored: Anthony Afful-Dadzie, Stephen Kobby Mensah, Alexandra Mallett Summary: An important cornerstone of energy transition, increasing renewable energy adoption, has never become more apparent given growing environmental stressors such …
Carleton University Becomes First North American Institutional Member of Global Sustainability Transitions Research Network
Carleton University has become the first North American institutional member of the Sustainability Transitions Research Network (STRN), the international network of scholars and practitioners studying and working …
Hydrogen microgrids in the North
Most remote and northern communities in Canada rely on diesel for their electrical and thermal energy needs. Communities and governments are working toward diesel exit …
An open-source dynamic model for direct air capture of carbon dioxide using solid sorbents
Milad Shakouri Kalfati and Ahmed Abdulla New work published by researchers in the APEX group builds an open-source model of direct air capture (DAC) technologies that employ …