Program Interactive Program

Philippe Dunsky brings over 25 years of experience focused on a single passion: building an efficient, sustainable energy future. His firm advises governments and utilities across North America on strategies to responsibly accelerate the ongoing energy transition, with a focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean mobility. His clientèle spans the governments and utilities of every Canadian province, bar none, in addition to those in more than a dozen U.S. states.When he’s not leading his firm of 20+ experts, Philippe acts as Co-Chair of Efficiency Canada, the leading voice for energy efficiency in the country. He also sits on the Government of Canada’s energy thought leaders’ council, Generation Energy, and on the Government of Quebec’s Climate Change Advisory Council, among other appointments.

Philippe studied economics with the University of London (U.K.), is fluent in English and French, and shares his life with his partner Allison, their two kids Laïla and Amiel, and Valentine the turtle.

Jesse Row is the Vice President of Corporate Performance at Energy Efficiency Alberta – a province-wide administrator of energy efficiency programs in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Energy Efficiency Alberta’s Corporate Performance business unit is responsible for portfolio planning, program evaluation and policy engagement. Prior to joining Energy Efficiency Alberta, Jesse spent 10 years running the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance and was a member of the province’s Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel. Jesse has also provided consulting services to municipalities, First Nations and companies in the areas of community energy planning, technology evaluation and life-cycle assessment, and was also a board member with the Calgary Region Airshed Zone. Jesse completed a Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Alberta and is a registered professional engineer in the province.

Stu Slote has more than 30 years of experience in the energy efficiency industry. Areas of expertise include design of, implementation support for, and evaluation of utility demand side programs, including potential studies and measure characterization; and building energy codes development, adoption, implementation and assessment. He assists utility and energy efficiency program administrators across the full spectrum of portfolio design, regulatory approval, ramp-up, ongoing implementation, evaluation and redesign with a focus on exceeding savings targets within budget constraints. Prior to Navigant, Stu held lead technical and analytical roles at EnSave, Optimal Energy, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, and the State of Vermont Public Service Department.

Monica Curtis was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Energy Efficiency Alberta in April 2017. She has more than three decades of experience designing, delivering, marketing and measuring energy efficiency programs in several North American markets. Most recently she served as the Executive Vice President, Strategic Development and Energy Finance Solutions with Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation.

Monica has championed cutting-edge programs ranging from energy advocate services and manufactured homes programs, to on-bill recovery for energy efficiency financing and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. She has also led numerous energy-saving programs to test new technologies and program designs.

Under Monica’s leadership, Energy Efficiency Alberta has moved quickly from start-up to delivering impressive results for Albertans. Through an expanding suite of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, Albertans are saving more than $3 for every $1 invested and more than $330 million in energy costs. This increased economic activity is creating 2,300 jobs and $475 million in economic growth.

Monica holds a Master of Business Administration from Alberta’s Athabasca University and a Bachelor of Human Ecology from the University of Manitoba. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre, sits on the Steering Committee of the Energy Futures Lab, and volunteers with The Grizzly Den, a career transition program. She prides herself on raising “two great kids” with her husband.

David Conn is a Bachelor of Commerce graduate of the University of Calgary and has extensive sales, marketing and business development experience in a diverse range of industries. David joined ATCO’s Gas Distribution Division in November 2011 and is currently Manager, Energy Management Services, leading ATCO’s team providing energy efficiency services. David’s team also supports a variety of ATCO’s innovation initiatives which enable customers to manage and reduce their energy costs and emissions using Alberta’s abundant and affordable natural gas. These initiatives include combined heat and power (CHP), compressed natural gas (CNG) for transportation fleets and renewable natural gas (RNG). David is Board Chair of both the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) and the Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance (CNGVA).

Samantha Lane is an experienced energy performance engineer focused on providing clients with clear and consistent direction to achieve energy and sustainability goals. With experience in public, private, and research positions, Samantha applies her diversity of perspectives to each project. As an energy modeler, Certified Passive House Designer, and experienced sustainability consultant, Samantha is a valuable partner through all stages of building design and construction. She excels at inspiring teams toward delivering energy efficient and sustainable projects in a smooth and practical manner.

Thomas Soulas is Director Business Development, Advanced Energy Systems, at Dresser-Rand, A Siemens Business. He is responsible for the development and commercialization of innovative technologies within the Dresser-Rand portfolio, including the Echogen supercritical CO2 waste heat recovery solution, the Ener-Core Power Oxidizer system, through licensing agreements and strategic partnerships, as well as the LNGo micro-scale natural gas liquefaction plant. In particular, he leads all the business development activities related to launching of the technologies in the marketplace. Mr. Soulas has been with the company since 2002. He has authored and coauthored several technical papers in the fields of annular seals, bulk-flow analysis, rotor stability testing, hydrostatic bearings, and vibration root cause analysis (including electric motors and generators).

Mr. Soulas has a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University (2001) and a B.S. in Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France (1998). He also has an MBA from Rice University (2009).

Andrew Cole is the Executive Director of CUFCA in Mississauga, ON, the leading trade association for Spray Foam Contractors and Manufacturers in Canada.

Andrew also serves as the treasurer for the CAN/ULC S700 sub task group for Spray Foam Standards Development. Previously he was President and CEO of Four Four Four Limited, a private company with divisions in Spray Foam Contracting servicing both the ICI and residential markets in Ontario and also packaging and consumer goods manufacturing in Mississauga.

Andrew lives in Toronto, ON with his wife and two sons and has served on advisory boards within his community and Industry Associations past and present.

Experienced sustainability manager with 10 years of experience, Mathieu Côte is Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET) and its international counterpart the International Institute for Energy Training (IIET). He is in charge of developing business for the two training institutes as well as managing staff and consultants and relationships with key clients and stakeholders across Canada. Since he has taken this position, CIET and IIET have significantly increased revenues, as well as expanded geographic coverage and training portfolios, notably by securing national contracts and exclusive licenses for training material developed by Natural Resources Canada.

Mathieu strongly believes in the significant potential benefits of EE-related technical and behavioral training activities in terms of cost-effectiveness and contribution to climate change mitigation efforts. He is thus committed to helping people learn more about EE and adequately equipping them to serve as agents of change through their daily actions.

Mathieu holds an MBA in International Business, has been a certified Project Management Professional since 2012 and a Certified Business Energy Professional (BEP) since 2014.

Rebecca Fiissel Schaefer has a front-row seat to the top trends in the industry as the Vice President of Business Development for Ecofitt –  Canada’s leading manufacturer of energy efficient and water conservation products and residential direct installation programs.

For almost 15 years, Rebecca has been working in energy efficiency and is known for being instrumental in designing and launching some of the first residential energy efficiency programs in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Rebecca is a veteran of cost effective design and delivery, successfully identifying opportunities for additional energy savings for clients through systematic process improvements and review, as well as the integration of industry best practices and innovations.

Luca Jungen is a Program Manager at Energy Efficiency Alberta. He is currently working on the Affordable Housing Energy Solutions Program which offers direct, no-charge installation of energy efficient products in Alberta’s affordable housing stock. Energy Efficiency Alberta works to raise awareness among energy consumers regarding energy use and the associated economic and environmental consequences; promote, design and deliver programs and carry out other activities related to energy efficiency, energy conservation and the development of micro-generation and small-scale energy systems in Alberta; and to promote the development of an energy efficiency services industry.

Ned Georgy, MBA, BBA has had the good fortune of a diverse career spanning marketing, business development and finance in everything from small non-profits to large multi-national businesses. Currently, as a Manager of Conservation and Energy Management at FortisBC, Ned manages a portfolio of energy efficiency programs for commercial, industrial and low income customers.

Jennifer Cittadini is a Program Advisor for Low Income Programs at Enbridge Gas Inc., a leading North American natural gas utility serving over 3.2 million customers in the Province of Ontario. Jennifer studied Environmental Health at Ryerson University. She joined Enbridge in 1996 and has worked in various roles with increasing responsibility throughout her tenure. In 2006 Jennifer joined the Energy Conservation team and worked on a number of energy efficiency programs, such as EnergyStar for New Homes, TAPS program, and Municipality Strategy. In late 2012, Jennifer assumed responsibility for developing and delivering the Low Income programs such as the Home Winterproofing Program and Affordable Housing New Construction Program. Outside of work, Jennifer loves to travel and enjoys watching her children play soccer.

Babar Moghal has over 13 years’ global experience enabling companies to streamline and optimize the way energy is consumed and conserved. Currently, Babar is Senior Program Manager with CLEAResult, implementing the Custom Energy Solutions focused on GHG reductions on behalf of Energy Efficiency Alberta. In this role, Babar is responsible for complete oversight of program delivery and market transformation towards a more energy efficient Alberta.

Over the past decade Babar has had the privilege to represent leaders in Power Transmission, Distribution and Energy Management including Siemens, Schneider Electric and Finning Canada, the largest Caterpillar Dealer in Canada. Babar’s energy management experience spans Oil & Gas, Large Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Critical Power consumers.

Babar has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University; is a registered Professional Engineer with APEGA and a Certified Energy Manager with AEE. As President of AEE Alberta Chapter, Babar has built a network of energy managers who are committed to serving as a voice for sustainable energy development while balancing environmental and social responsibility.

Joel Gingrich is currently Dean, School of Trades & Technologies at Red Deer College (RDC). He is responsible for all Trades Apprenticeship and Technology programs offered by the College, in addition to leading the Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing and the Alternative Energy Lab. Joel joined the College in 2015 and has 22 years of experience in Faculty and leadership roles in the post-secondary environment. Prior to joining RDC, Joel led Trades & Technologies programs at Medicine Hat College and Land & Environment programs at Olds College. Prior to working in post-secondary, he spent 8 years working in the agriculture industry in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Joel is an Alumnus of the University of Saskatchewan with a BSc. in Agriculture and earned an MBA from Athabasca University and the University of Guelph. He enjoys golf, curling, a wide range of music, and staying connected with the family farm in Saskatchewan.

Michael Donlevy is currently Vice President, Business Development at Red Deer College (RDC). His primary focus is on facilitating relationship development and stewardship, including major donors and sponsorships, identification and engagement of partnership opportunities and long-term revenue generation in support of RDC and learner success.

A member of the Executive Team since joining the College in 2001, Michael has held various senior roles at RDC, including responsibilities for Community Relations, encompassing Fund Development, Donor & Alumni Relations and community engagement, as well as the School of Continuing Education. During his tenure with the College, he has led RDC’s efforts in raising more than $50 Million in philanthropic gifts and sponsorship investments. This included direct involvement in securing the largest individual gift in RDC’s history, as well as investments by the College’s largest donor, among others. Before RDC, he had a successful career with TD Bank, in various positions throughout Alberta and in Head Office, Toronto. He was most recently Community Manager, Red Deer, responsible for Commercial, Agricultural, Retail and Advisory Services from the Red Deer Branches. He earned a Professional Accreditation as a Personal Financial Planner in 1998.

Michael has been very active in volunteer leadership roles, including the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society (Board Chair – 2014-2016) and the Westerner Exposition Association (President / Board Chair – 2011-2012), among many other organizations over the years. He enjoys golf, a wide range of music, friends and family and being a proud Grandpa.

Graeme Feltham is Vice President of Customer Experience & Innovation of ATCO’s Pipelines & Liquids Global Business Unit. He is responsible for leading a diverse team of professionals in various departments, including Initiatives, Development & Innovation and Customer Experience and Commercial Support. He brings 25 years of ATCO experience to his position.

Graeme was most recently Vice President, Engineering & Construction with Gas Transmission and Distribution and has held progressively senior engineering and operations positions.

Graeme was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Alberta. He is Chair of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Strategic Steering Committee for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Executive Board member of Pipelines Research Council International (PRCI), member of the Executive Business Environment Steering Committee with Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) and a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA).