Barriers & Opportunities with Rooftop Solar in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone

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To advance the goals of Ontario’s Green Energy Act and expand renewable energy adoption within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone, Chris led a study examining the barriers to rooftop solar implementation and identifying actionable solutions.

Through targeted research and consultation with industry stakeholders, the study categorized key challenges into four areas: economic viability, legal and policy constraints, institutional capacity gaps, and technical limitations. With these insights, Chris and the TRCA team developed a suite of practical tools and resources to support local businesses in navigating these barriers and pursuing solar installations.

The initiative provided a clear roadmap for accelerating clean energy adoption in one of Canada’s most significant employment zones—aligning sustainability outcomes with industrial innovation.