CLT 6205 Cleantech Governance, Regulation, Policy (Fall 2026)

An introduction to clean technology governance, regulation, policy and politics, the first half focuses on Canada, as students examine the role that various levels of government play in relation to existing constitutional, administrative and regulatory frameworks. The second half employs a comparative perspective exploring case studies from several jurisdictions' settings, both developed and developing, looking at approaches of deploying cleantech projects. Students examine ideas, policy actors and institutions involved. We will address significant questions around efforts to support the transition towards net zero via the creation of a policy environment which lends itself to successful cleantech projects. Students will undertake a detailed analysis of a cleantech project, producing a well-researched policy product.