One of the first grid-connected PV systems in Jamaica, 2014. A collaboration of Jamaica’s NTEI Institute and St. Lawrence College funded through the Canadian Bureau of International Education. I led the project implementation and system design. (La…

One of the first grid-connected PV systems in Jamaica, 2014. A collaboration of Jamaica’s NTEI Institute and St. Lawrence College funded through the Canadian Bureau of International Education. I led the project implementation and system design. (Lapp photo)

A photovoltaic-assisted hybrid Toyota Prius, 2005. I designed and built this system, the first of its kind. (Lapp photo)

A photovoltaic-assisted hybrid Toyota Prius, 2005. I designed and built this system, the first of its kind. (Lapp photo)

Newly installed PV at Orcalab, Hanson Island, BC in 2014. Left to right, Ronnie G, Mark M., Steve Lapp, Paul M.

Newly installed PV at Orcalab, Hanson Island, BC in 2014. Left to right, Ronnie G, Mark M., Steve Lapp, Paul M.

Presentations on EVs and/or Low Carbon Paths

Energy Systems Engineering, St. Lawrence College, Nov. 21, 2022

Probus Club of Presqu'ile, Nov. 16, 2022

Campbellford District High School, April 25, 2022

Northumberland District High School, April 5, 2022

Probus Club, Cobourg, March 31, 2022

Council of Canadians, March 23, 2022

Canadian Federation of University Women, Jan. 3, 2022

Energy Systems Engineering, St. Lawrence College, Dec. 1, 2021

St. Mary’s High School , Cobourg, Nov. 30, 2022

Danforth Jewish Circle Climate Action team, Nov. 18, 2021

Cobourg District High School, Nov. 2, 2021

Kingston, SWITCH meeting, EVs, July 3, 2020

Cobourg, Venture 13 & EV Society, Fireside Chat, May 20, 2020

Perth, Climate Action Where We Live - Decarbonizing Ontario, February 29, 2020

Cobourg, Northumberland EV Society Founding Meeting, EVs, February 20, 2020

Westport, Decarbonizing - The personal and the Commons, February 12, 2020

Perth, The Table, Decarbonizing Ontario, December 4, 2019

Cobourg, Cycle Transitions and Community Power Northumberland - EVs, November 6, 2019

Antigonish Library, EVs, September 27, 2019

Cobourg loft Theatre, Decarbonizing Ontario, September 19, 2019

Kingston, Green New Deal - Decarbonizing Ontario, July 23, 2019

Coe Hill Public School, GHGs, April 9, 2019

Wintergreen Studios, EVs, May 12, 2018

Agnes Etherington Art Gallery, Philosopher’s Cafe - Collier and Cross Canada Travel, May 11, 2017

Some relevant projects:

Electric Vehicle Ad-Hoc Committee for Town of Cobourg, Summer 2022

Submissions to IESO “Pathways to Decarbonization” Public Consultations, Spring 2022

Blue Dot Climate Change advocacy with Ontario Minister of the Environment, David Piccini 2020-2022

30 kW Grid connected PV system on Jamaica Home for Children, April 2017

PV Prius - first solar assisted hybrid car

Orcalab PV and Wind Off-grid System, April 2018