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Offering academic programs that prepare students to lead the energy transition.
Sustainable Energy Programs
Masters in Sustainable Energy
The Masters program blends energy policy and technology, jointly offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Design and the School of Public Policy and Administration.
Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Energy Engineering
An interdisciplinary program on emerging energy technologies across electrical, mechanical, computer systems, and environmental engineering.
Collaborative Specialization in Climate Change
This specialization unites Carleton’s climate change experts across faculties, offering students a cross-disciplinary understanding of climate impacts, responses, and collaborative solutions.
Students, Interested parties, and Graduates Networking And Liaising around Sustainability (SIGNALS)
SIGNALS brings together students, alumni, and professors interested in sustainable development. Through events, mentorship programs, and social media postings, SIGNALS aims to connect talented students and graduate professionals with meaningful employment opportunities. Check out more details here!
Scholarships for Emerging Leaders in Energy Transitions
Carleton University offers two major scholarships for new MPP and MASc students in Sustainable Energy who show strong potential to lead Canada’s energy transition. Awarded on top of standard funding, recipients can receive over $25,000 in total support. Students join an interdisciplinary program bridging technology and policy, build expertise in the technological and societal dimensions of energy transitions, develop practical solutions to climate and sustainability challenges, and prepare to become future leaders in Canada’s clean energy sector. Check out all of the details here!
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 …