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New Publication from Multiple CSERC Affiliated Researchers: Toward a Canadian agenda for sustainability transition research

Sustainability transitions research has expanded well beyond its original empirical settings, yet questions remain about how transition perspectives can be meaningfully translated across political economies …

New Publication by David Foord, Daniel Rosenbloom, and Cameron Roberts: From telegraphs to telephones

The study brings together business history and socio-technical transitions research to examine how technological, political, economic, and social dynamics interacted over more than a century …

New Publication by Brendan Haley: Why does Canada develop megaprojects instead of innovation systems?

As Canada looks to reshape its economic future, it should aim to build systems of innovation that catalyze economic diversification. In this report for the …

Alex Mallett Published in the Hill Times: Engagement on new National Electricity Strategy must address three critical questions

For it to succeed, consultations must move beyond the strategy’s broad ambitions and tackle the critical issues that could make or break it.

CSERC Roundtable, Seminar & Discussion with Dr. Timur Gül

On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Carleton Sustainable Energy Research Centre (CSERC) hosted an expert roundtable and seminar discussion featuring Dr. Timur Gül, Chief Energy …

Carleton Researcher Ahmed Abdulla Named Canada’s 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize National Champion

Carleton University’s engineering researcher Ahmed Abdulla has been named Canada’s 2026 National Champion by the Frontiers Planet Prize for his research on direct air capture, …

Alexandra Mallett on CTV News: Hottest Decade on Record

The Carleton Sustainable Energy Research Centre is pleased to highlight a recent CTV feature with Alexandra Mallett, whose expertise continues to shape public conversations on Canada’s …

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 …