A gap exists in cross-technology and large-scale research about public support for energy
infrastructure, particularly the influence of exposure on attitudes. We used a national panel …

Brownfields that are reused for the generation of renewable energy are called brightfields.
This rapidly emerging idea advocates the combination sustainable site reuse and the …

The methods applied in the attempt to minimize electricity consumption waste as result of
consumer's consumption patterns is of crucial concern for government, investors and even …

Few and fairly limited measures of public energy literacy exist, especially in the Canadian
context. We argue that more needs to be known about the public with respect to their energy …

Au Québec, le gouvernement s' est donné pour mandat d'agir sur l'efficacité énergétique et
l'économie d'énergie dans les ménages. Pour concrétiser cette orientation politique, un …

This national survey explores public perspectives on energy issues in Canada with a focus
on preferences for energy sources, perceived and actual knowledge of energy systems, trust …

The energy issue is one of the most significant challenges of modern times, both globally
and locally, not least because it involves a combination of environmental, socioeconomic …

National efforts in energy education aim to increase energy literacy and a diverse set of tools
is needed to assess the effectiveness of different educational endeavors. As an alternative to …

In Canada, the energy and resource industry, its investments, employment and products
have an effect on every citizen and every cultural group. And yet, the public debate over …

I would like to thank my supervisor Dr. Myles Leslie for his continued support on this project.
His lectures on trust and consensus building helped to inspire this topic, and his advice …