Ontario Network for Sustainable Energy Policy (ONSEP)

Call for Proposal PDF Version

The workshop welcomes unpublished working papers focused on the analysis and evaluation of energy policies, with an aim to foster understanding and discussion on effective approaches to decarbonizing energy systems and advancing broader sustainability objectives. We particularly encourage submissions that focus on Ontario, though we also welcome papers examining energy policy applications in other jurisdictions. We are open to diverse perspectives and methods, including but not limited to empirical research, theoretical development, energy systems modeling, law, policy, economics, sociology, planning, and experimental methods. Past workshops have featured papers from disciplines including political science, economics, management, law, geography, environmental studies, and engineering. Papers that bridge multiple disciplines are especially encouraged.

New for ONSEP 2025: This year, the ONSEP organizing committee is considering the inclusion of an inaugural poster session. Presenters may choose to share their work as either a poster presentation or an oral presentation. Please indicate in your submission whether you would prefer to present your work as a poster or an oral presentation; accepted submissions will be assigned to one format based on reviewer recommendations and program fit.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a title and 500-word abstract by January 13, 2025. Abstracts should elaborate on the key contributions of the work, its stage (e.g., work in progress), specify whether it is conceptual or empirical, and outline the research approach. Additionally, please provide your position, affiliation, and identify the presenter if accepted. Abstracts will be evaluated on quality and relevance to sustainable energy policy. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by early February 2025. Successful applicants will have until mid April 2025 (exact date to follow) to register. Failure to register by this deadline may result in forfeiting their slot, which could be offered to another applicant.

While full papers are not required for the workshop, presenters are expected to prepare a presentation with slides and/or a handout.

The workshop will be held at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre in Kingston, Ontario. Discounted registration fees are available for full-time students.

Please submit abstracts via email to ONSEPContact@gmail.com with the subject heading “ONSEP 2025 abstract presentation” or “ONSEP 2025 abstract poster”.

We look forward to seeing you in person in May 2025!

The ONSEP Executive: Stephen Hill, Warren Mabee, Alexandra Mallett, Rit Nanda, Daniel Rosenbloom, Ian Rowlands, Balie Walker, and Mark Winfield

Ontario Network for Sustainable Energy Policy (ONSEP) Workshop 2025 

May 4th-May 6th, 2025 

Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre, Kingston, Ontario 

• Sunday, May 4^th: Registration and Opening Plenary: 5PM in Coach House Pub
• Monday, May 5^th: Full Session Day (9:30AM – 5:30PM) and Dinner followed by evening Keynote
• Tuesday, May 6^th: Full Session Day and Closing (8:30AM-4PM)

Please note that this schedule is subject to change

KEYNOTE | Dr. Julie MacArthur PDF

Full Agenda Coming Winter 2025

Registration:

With the support of the Energy Modelling Hub (https://cme-emh.ca/en/), ONSEP is able to offer lower registration fees than in previous years, particularly for early career researchers. Registration fees for ONSEP 2025 will be as follows (all fees are + HST):

• $250 for faculty and professionals
• $100 for students and ERC
  • Early Career Researchers (ECR) is self-declared, consistent with this definition’

Registration includes in person participation in all sessions over the event

Participants selected to present must complete their registration by a specified deadline, which will be announced in Winter 2025. Failure to register by the deadline may result in the removal of your presentation from the program.

2025 Registration and Registration Deadline Coming Soon

Cancellation Policy:
All registrations are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a colleague. Transfers must be requested in writing at least 3 days before the event.

For Overnight Accommodations: 

To secure your overnight accommodations at the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre kindly reach out directly to the Front Dest at 613-533-2221 and mention the group reference number 118317. For additional information please visit: https://www.queensu.ca/donaldgordoncentre/accommodations/overnight