Brett Dolter

Brett Dolter is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Regina’s Faculty of Arts, affiliated with Economics, Geography, and Environmental Studies. He holds a PhD in Environmental Studies from York University, a Master’s in Economics from the University of Victoria, and a Master’s in Resource Management and Environmental Studies from the University of British Columbia. His work bridges ecological economics, climate policy, and energy systems, with a focus on decarbonization and sustainable infrastructure.

• PhD in Environmental Studies, York University
• Masters in Economics, University of Victoria
• Masters in Resource Management and Environmental Studies, UBC

Dolter’s research explores pathways for greening energy grids, economic modeling of emissions accounting, and policy frameworks for sustainable development. He has published in Energy Policy and Ecological Economics, contributed to a key handbook on growth and sustainability, and collaborated on Canadian GHG emissions analysis.

His publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Decarbonization of energy systems
• Demand-based emissions accounting
• Climate policy modeling
• Renewable energy integration
• Economic growth and sustainability
• Canadian environmental policy

Scientific recognitions include:

• SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016-2017)
• SSHRC Bombardier Doctoral Scholarship (2014-2015)
• SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship (2011-2014)
• Sustainable Prosperity Research Grant (2014)

His career spans academic research and policy analysis, with prior roles at York University, the University of Ottawa’s Institute of Environment, and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment’s Green Policy unit.