The research team is currently working on a number of publications, reports and policy-briefs investigating the potential of photovoltaics (PV) in Canada as well as lessons from international jurisdictions.
Working Papers
Berton, H., Rosenbloom, D. & Meadowcroft J. (Forthcoming). A critical review of local financing mechanisms for the widespread deployment of PV in Canada. To be made available at SSRN.
Rosenbloom, D., Langlois-Bertrand, S., & Meadowcroft, J. (Forthcoming). Framing the sun: Public discourse surrounding solar photovoltaics in Ontario, Canada.
Rosenbloom, D., & Meadowcroft, J. (Forthcoming). Harnessing the Sun: An Exploration of the Potential of Solar Photovoltaics in Canada.
Journal Articles
Rosenbloom, D., & Meadowcroft, J. (2013). The journey towards decarbonization: Exploring socio-technical transitions in the electricity sector in the province of Ontario (1885-2013) and potential low-carbon pathways. Energy Policy, Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.09.039
Reports
Langlois-Bertrand, S., Rosenbloom, D. (2012). Policy Brief: A Strategy for BIPV in Canada. School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University.
Rosenbloom, D., Langlois-Bertrand, S., Gibb, S., & Meadowcroft, J. (2012). PV Policy Frameworks: Lessons from Domestic and International Policy Engagement with Photovoltaics. School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University.
Presentations
Berton, H., Rosenbloom, D., & Meadowcroft, J. (2013, May). A ‘capital’ plan: A critical review of local financing mechanisms for the widespread deployment of PV in Canada. Paper presented at Next Generation Solar, McMaster University, Hamilton.
Langlois-Bertrand, S., Rosenbloom, D., & Meadowcroft, J. (2012, May). PV policy in 2012: A comparative analysis of Ontario and Germany and reflections on current challenges. Paper presented at Next Generation Solar, University of Ottawa, Ottawa.
Meadowcroft, J., Rosenbloom, D., & Berton, H. (Accepted). Policies, discourse and transition: visioning a future for new renewables in the Canadian energy landscape. Paper to be presented at the International Studies Association Annual Convention 2014, Toronto.
Rosenbloom, D., Langlois-Bertrand, S., & Meadowcroft, J. (2013, June). Framing the sun: A multi-level analysis of public discourse by core actors surrounding solar photovoltaics in Ontario, Canada. Paper presented at the PhD Speaker Series, School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University, Ottawa.
Rosenbloom, D., Langlois-Bertrand, S., & Meadowcroft, J. (2013, April). Framing the sun: An exploration of public discourse surrounding solar photovoltaics using the multi-level perspective. Paper presented at Ontario Network for Sustainable Energy Policy Workshop, Nottawasaga.
Rosenbloom, D. & Meadowcroft, J. (2012, April). Transitioning to a low-carbon electricity system: a socio-technical, evolutionary, multi-level analysis of the electricity regime in Ontario. Paper presented at the Ontario Network for Sustainable Energy Policy 2012 workshop.
Blogs & Web Content
Gibb, S. (2012). Photovoltaics and the Transition to a Carbon-Neutral Energy System in Canada. School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University.
Langlois-Bertrand, S. (2012, October). Interesting Year for Photovoltaics. Photovoltaic Innovation Network.
Rosenbloom, D. (2013, August). Is there a light at the end of the tunnel for PV in Ontario?. Photovoltaic Innovation Network.
Rosenbloom, D. (2012, November). Dangerous times ahead for renewable energy in Ontario. Photovoltaic Innovation Network.
Rosenbloom, D. (2012, September). Update from European PVSEC. Photovoltaic Innovation Network.