Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors

AESP’s summer conferences are headed to Toronto, and the Dunsky team will be out in force! ⚡ 💡 During the EVDX Solutions Lab Canada on July 23, partner Raegan Bond will co-facilitate a day focused entirely on the EV Driver Experience 🚗 . Leveraging design thinking and robust user personas, EV/DX puts attendees in the shoes of EV drivers to find practical solutions to the challenges of the mobility transition. The following day at AESP SummerCon, Senior Consultant Maddy Ewing will present real world examples of how our clients have been deploying and managing charging infrastructure in ways that minimize facility upgrades and grid impacts.  On a separate panel, Raegan Bond will moderate a discussion on successful approaches to maintaining customer engagement in energy efficiency programs. With both events taking place in Toronto, you can expect to see many of our Dunsky colleagues in attendance, so feel free to stop and say hello! 🎟 Tickets are going fast but still available – we hope to see you next week! EVDX: https://lnkd.in/enGY6ppF SummerCon: https://lnkd.in/esc9JiuG #energyefficiency #electricmobility #EVs

The energy transition is an opportunity for businesses to embrace new ways of thinking, investing, and doing. In this year’s Corporate Knights Top 50 list, we’re thrilled to see so many of our clients leading the charge! 🌟   Every year, Corporate Knights names the top 50 corporate citizens that are successfully meeting the challenge and opportunity of the energy transition. According to the authors, these companies show commitment to deriving significant revenue from greener products and services, investing in increasingly sustainable projects, and prioritizing equity in their operations.   We’re proud to count many of this year’s nominees as clients including Alectra, BC Hydro, Boralex Inc., Cogeco Inc., Desjardins, Énergir, EPCOR, Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada, Hydro Québec, iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance), Kruger Inc., Manitoba Hydro and Toronto Hydro.   Thank you to our clients for continuing to put their trust in Dunsky, and congratulations to all of this year’s nominees for their commitment to accelerating the energy transition.   https://lnkd.in/eF3MUW2y   ___

The landscape of commercial fleet electrification is evolving rapidly. 🚛⚡    While electrification might not yet be feasible for every vehicle segment, the strides in technology and performance within the medium- and heavy-duty EV market are significant.    In a recent op-ed for Electric Autonomy, Dunsky Senior Consultant Maddy Ewing and Meena Bibra of Clean Energy Canada discuss how fleet managers can get results by focusing on fleet technologies available today.    Many commercial duty cycles, such as last-mile delivery, drayage, and regional haul are well-suited for electrification today. By conducting a tailored fleet electrification assessment, businesses can identify early opportunities for EV deployments and reap the operational savings associated with EVs.    Learn more by reading the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/grmN6CrJ    Dunsky has developed fleet electrification plans for many organizations across the US and Canada using our E-FLEET technology. If you're unsure about how to begin electrifying your fleet, we invite your to get in touch. #fleetelectrification #EVs #MHDV #mobility

For Canada’s energy transition to succeed, our electricity sector must meet an enormous, dual challenge - simultaneously decarbonizing existing grids while significantly expanding electricity production to support new demand. Last week, our President Philippe Dunsky sat alongside Stephan Rupert, Chief Investment Officer at Canada Growth Fund Investment Management, and Hon. Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair, CIBC Capital Markets, to offer insights into the policy changes needed to achieve these twin goals. Philippe discussed pragmatic approaches for us to succeed in this transition, the significant opportunities for our economy, and the complexities that lie ahead. Our thanks to CIBC Capital Markets for last week’s event – it was a pleasure to discuss these critical issues with your audience! 

Join Dunsky Senior Analyst Heidi Hebb at this week’s Atlantic Canadian Conference on Energy Modelling, hosted by Net Zero Atlantic and Energy Modelling Hub - Carrefour de modélisation énergétique! In the day’s first panel, Heidi will highlight the opportunities and challenges of transitioning from fossil-based heating to heat pumps in Atlantic Canada. Her insights will explore the impacts on energy systems, stakeholders, and the role of electrification modelling in guiding effective policy and utility decisions.

Next Thursday, June 20th, we will be hosting the final policy discussion in the EU-Canada Dialogue on Methane, featuring a panel of experts discussing, inter alia, EU-led initiatives for a global supply of low methane-emitting fossil fuels. Following presentations from representatives of the European Commission and the Government of Canada, participants will gain insights from methane policy and industry experts, including Martin Oswald (The World Bank), Tomás Bredariol (International Energy Agency (IEA), Brandon Locke (Clean Air Task Force) and Léa Pilsner (PhD) (Environmental Defense Fund). Attendees will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on the key takeaways and strategic recommendations that were developed throughout the year-long series of workshops. These materials will be circulated in advance to participants upon registration. To register for the session – conducted entirely online – click on the link below: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZd2j2pf This Dialogue is an activity funded through the European Commission's EU Climate Dialogues (EUCDs) project, and facilitated by Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors with support from Aaron Freeman. #EUClimateDialogues #EUCDs #Canada #methanereduction

Decarbonizing and vastly growing Canada's electricity supplies requires strategic policy shifts and rapid execution. What role can the federal government play to support this generational challenge and opportunity? Published today, the final report of the Canada Electricity Advisory Council provides advice to the federal government on how it can enable the electricity sector to play its pivotal role in our clean energy transition. Chaired by Philippe Dunsky, the independent, 19-member Council achieved full-consensus on 28 recommendations that aim to align on goals, enable the build, support the transition, and save energy to lighten the load. The report can be read at the link below. 

Dunsky is looking forward to joining other industry leaders at the upcoming Retrofit Canada Conference to discuss critical issues and advance progress around the decarbonization of Canada existing buildings. On Day 1, Partner Alex J Hill will join a panel discussion on "Creating the Energy Supply of the Future", sharing insights on topics such as utility planning, peak load management, and innovative technologies shaping the future of energy. Later that day, Managing Consultant Brendan McEwen will discuss strategies for scaling electrification in buildings that avoid costly electrical panel service upgrades. The team from Dunsky – including Managing Consultant Patricia Lightburn, Technical Lead Stéphanie Breton, and Associate Consultant Hannah MacDonald – are looking forward to connecting to clients and peers throughout the conference and discussing the tough questions. We hope to see you there!

Join the Dunsky Team! Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors is on the lookout for a mid-career professional with hands-on expertise in utility demand-side management (DSM) programs and policy. We're seeking someone who has directly designed, delivered, or evaluated utility-administered DSM programs —ideally from within a utility or a consulting firm. If you're passionate about driving the energy transition and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team, we want to hear from you! Ready to make an impact? Check out the link below to learn more and apply. https://lnkd.in/gD6hz7fj

How can we ensure that utility and energy regulations serve people and their communities while preparing buildings for the future? On Wednesday, May 22, Managing Consultant Lindsay Wiginton will join a panel of experts to discuss the regulations, policies and business models that can support equitable, healthy communities while pursuing the decarbonization of the built environment. Specifically, Lindsay will present on how to cost-effectively scale EV-Ready parking in multifamily buildings, based on Dunsky’s leading-edge work in this area. ⚡ 🏢 Dunsky is thrilled to be participating in this year’s Getting to Zero Forum organized by the New Buildings Institute and RMI. We look forward to seeing many of our clients, peers and friends in Charlotte!