Student AffairsPursuing a career that aligns with SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy empowers you to expand access to sustainable and modern energy. This goal highlights renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency. Be part of the transition to a cleaner energy future.
The Goal: Affordable and Clean Energy
This goal aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Objectives include ensuring universal access to modern energy services, increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology.
The Work
Achieving SDG 7 requires ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services, increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, and improving energy efficiency. It involves investing in renewable energy technologies, infrastructure, and research. Promoting energy access in remote and underserved areas, and supporting policies and incentives for clean energy adoption are essential. International cooperation and funding are crucial to drive the global energy transition.
The Skills
Below is a list of key skills that are in demand for careers related to SDG 7. While it is not necessary to master all of these skills, familiarity with them can enhance your readiness and competitiveness in the job market
- Renewable Energy Knowledge
- Energy Efficiency
- Technical Skills
- Policy Understanding
- Project Management
- Sustainability Practices
- Innovation
- Financial Literacy
- Community Education
- Advocacy
Engagement with Queen's and Kingston
You can contribute to SDG 7 by reducing energy consumption at home, using energy-efficient appliances, and supporting renewable energy initiatives. Joining community programs that promote clean energy and advocating for policies that support renewable energy adoption can also make a meaningful impact. Educating others about the benefits of clean energy and supporting local efforts to transition to sustainable energy sources are effective ways to promote affordable and clean energy for all.
Volunteering in Kingston
Past QUIP Internships
- Mine Engineering - Co-op Student
- Junior Nuclear S&T Advisor
- Student, Exploitation
- Threat Management Intern
- Station & Distribution Automation
- Machinery Engineering Student
- Co-op Engineering - Renewable Energy
- Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Student (Utilities & Upgrading)
- Electrical Designer (Traffic Signal and Street Lighting)
- Hydrotechnical Co-op Student
Sample Undergraduate Courses
- ECON 390 Natural Resource Economics
- GPHY 413 Water, Energy and Carbon Cycling in the Biosphere
- ELEC 433 Energy and Power Systems
- GPHY 319 Contemporary Energy Resources
Sample Graduate Courses
- Masters Degree in Earth and Energy Resources Leadership
- GPHY 880 The Geography of Energy
- MECH 841 Net-Zero Energy Buildings and Communities
Career Possibilities
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Energy Systems Engineer
- Energy Research Scientist
- Sustainable Energy Research Analyst
- Sustainability Consultant
- Environmental Impact Analyst
- Energy Policy Analyst
- Renewable Energy Investment Analyst
- Energy Efficiency Program Manager
- Sustainable Energy Educator
- Green Finance Specialist
- Carbon Trading Analyst
- Environmental Law Specialist
- Community Energy Coordinator
- Wind-turbine Services Technician
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Corporations, NGOs, and Government Agencies
Corporations can contribute to affordable and clean energy by investing in renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. They can reduce their carbon footprint by adopting sustainable energy practices and implementing energy-saving measures across their operations.
By supporting the development and deployment of clean energy infrastructure, companies can help increase access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services. Additionally, corporations can engage in advocacy and partnerships to promote policies and initiatives that accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future.
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
