Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors

Dunsky is pleased to expand its team in Alberta with the arrival of Senior Consultant Steven Groves. Steve brings 10+ years of experience in the energy transition, having led demand-side management program and planning initiatives and designed effective policies to support and accelerate energy efficiency. A former engineer with both ATCO and FortisBC, Steven understands first-hand the complex challenges that utilities face as part of the energy transition. Steven also brings experience in government as a former Senior Policy Advisor with the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. As Dunsky kicks off several new projects with the City of Calgary to support its efforts to decarbonize the building and transportation sectors, we’re pleased to have Steven join Dunsky Consultant Ali P. in Alberta as we strengthen our on the ground presence in this dynamic, evolving market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYyRDn7p #dunsky #energytransition

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)'s Electricity Transformation Canada Conference brings together key actors in the renewable energy sector. Once again this year, we are pleased to be presenting on topics critical to the energy transition. Specifically: ⚡ Philippe Dunsky will deliver keynote remarks on clean electricity’s critical role in Canada’s energy transition, what the unprecedented demand in clean electricity growth means for the sector, and what Canada must do to harness its potential. 📊 Ben Kujala will present on the challenges of fragmented Canadian data for renewable and storage costs, highlighting Dunsky's outlook on the cost trajectory of key clean energy technologies, as well as considerations for providing accurate market estimates critical for planning and policy development. ☀️ Anirudh Kshemendranath will discuss how increasing the adoption of solar PV is putting into question traditional net energy metering approaches, highlighting the role that Value of DER studies can play in shaping fair solar compensation mechanisms. We look forward to reconnecting with clients and peers next week in Calgary! Conference website: https://lnkd.in/eNt_n5Si #renewables #energytransition #Dunsky

We’re pleased to share that our President, Philippe Dunsky, has joined Electrifying Canada's newly formed Advisory panel. ⚡ The Advisory panel, which includes energy experts from across the country, will provide strategic advice to Electrifying Canada as it focuses on region-specific solutions to facilitate Canada’s emergence as a global energy transition leader. 🎯 Congrats to Advisory Panel Chair Bob Elton, FCA, as well as fellow Advisory panel members Claudine Bouchard, ASC, Francis Bradley, Tim Eckel, Wendy Franks, Lesley Gallinger, Bruce Lourie, C.M. and Emily Whetung MacInnes. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/emcnS3Hd Learn more about Electrifying Canada at: https://lnkd.in/eyw2dkdc

☀️ Solar PV is an energy transition success story, but the traditional one-size-fits-all Net Energy Metering (NEM) paradigm is showing its age as the industry increasingly focuses on the value DERs bring to the grid. Dunsky has tackled this problem for utilities, regulators and customer groups, and knows that these (sometimes at odds) organizations can be brought to the table – if the right approach is used. In our second of three articles for Utility Dive, we explore how a Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) framework fosters productive conversations by providing a data-driven, transparent solution that fairly compensates DERs for their contributions to the grid while minimizing cross-subsidization. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/efb2MiGP #solarPV #DERs #energytransition #utilitydive #VDER

What happens when you get 60+ clean energy experts in a room to discuss the future of the energy transition? Deep conversations, bold ideas and…extreme puzzling? 🧩 This was the scene at Dunsky’s annual retreat, where our team spent two days connecting, planning, and discussing how to best support our clients. Inspired by this year’s Paris Games 🔥 , we ended the retreat with a “Dunsky-Olympics” where teams bonded over kayaking, volleyball, billiards, pickleball, line dancing and extreme puzzling. After two days of team building and strategizing, our team is recharged and excited to continue doing the work that we love – accelerating the energy transition and making an impact .⚡ #Dunsky #retreat #energytransition

What a night! ✨ We were thrilled to see so many familiar faces at an intimate gathering in Montreal to celebrate Dunsky’s 20th anniversary. Surrounded by our team, alumni, clients and friends of the firm, we reflected on the progress we’ve seen over the last 20 years. While there’s lots to be done, it’s clear that the energy transition is in full swing and that the economic, community and environmental benefits of a low-carbon economy are finally taking shape. The evening left us grateful for all that we’ve accomplished together and inspired for the road ahead. From a team of one in 2004 to a team of 62 professionals across North America (and a family, including alumni, of over 100 around the world), it’s been a great (sustainable 😉) ride. Here’s to the next 20 years of impact, collaboration and progress! 🌎🚀🤝 #CleanEnergy #Bcorp #Anniversary #EnergyTransition #ThankYou

The energy transition requires the rapid growth of clean electricity. As this takes shape, how will this electricity growth agenda impact Ontario and the rest of the Canadian economy? At the Ontario Energy Conference on September 23rd, our president Philippe Dunsky will deliver the opening keynote address, discussing the implications of electricity’s expansion, and what it means for: 💼 Essential investments and reforms ⚡New Power and promising areas for capital and talent allocation 🏢 🚗 Heating and transportation sectors, and the tough (and not so tough) choices ahead 📊Managing peak demand ⚖️ Balancing progress with affordability for consumers We hope to see many of you next week and look forward to connecting at this year’s conference. See you there! View this year's program: https://lnkd.in/g9tv3et8

The energy transition challenges the utility sector like nothing we’ve known in the last half century. ⚡ “Those that emerge successfully will have done the hard work upfront to know where they want to go, avoid dead-end detours, step outside of narrow boxes, and keep focusing on their customers’ – and society’s – evolving needs.” So says our founder, Philippe Dunsky, in this first of three articles published in Utility Dive focused on the monumental challenges facing North American utilities and the keys to success. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eacq9RcH #utilitydive #utilitytransformation #dunsky

Dunsky se prépare pour la conférence annuelle de Electric Mobility Canada (Mobilité électrique Canada), qui se tiendra cette la semaine prochaine à Halifax! Notre équipe Mobilité a connu une année très chargée, et nous sommes enthousiastes à l’idée de présenter certains des travaux innovants que nous menons avec des clients à travers le Canada pour accélérer l'adoption de la mobilité électrique. Durant l’évènement, quatre membres de notre équipe donneront des présentations sur les sujets suivants : ⚡ Jeff Turner : accroitre l’utilisation de la technologie Vehicle-to-grid ou V2G (du véhicule au réseau), ainsi que favoriser l'adoption des véhicules électriques (VÉ) en explorant des approches liées à la conception des tarifs des distributeurs d’énergie. 🚗 Lindsay Wiginton Wigington : l’accessibilité et l’abordabilité des véhicules zéro émission (VZÉ) adaptés aux fauteuils roulants, ainsi que les solutions pour surmonter les obstacles à la recharge des VÉ dans les communautés dignes d’équité. 🏢 Simone Hacikyan : assurer la pérennité des immeubles multilogements pour la recharge des VÉ, de manière abordable et à grande échelle. 🍁 Philippe Beaudoin : l'élaboration de la toute dernière évaluation des besoins en matière de recharge des VÉ pour Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) (ressources naturelles Canada). Par ailleurs, nous sommes ravis de voir que certains de nos clients auront l'occasion de présenter des initiatives de mobilité à grande échelle que nous avons soutenues. Parmi ces initiatives figurent le plan d'infrastructure de recharge des véhicules électriques (VÉ) du gouvernement du Québec, la feuille de route de recharge des VÉ du gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse, ainsi que le travail de la Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada sur le financement des solutions de recharge des VÉ à l’échelle nationale. Nous sommes impatients de retrouver nos clients, nos collègues et nos amis lors de la conférence. Si vous rencontrez un membre de l'équipe Dunsky, n'hésitez pas à lui adresser un petit bonjour!  Pour en savoir plus : https://lnkd.in/gqiKdKEE

Dunsky is gearing up for  Electric Mobility Canada’s annual conference next week in Halifax! It’s been a big year for our Mobility team, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to present some of the leading-edge work we are conducting with clients across Canada to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility. This includes: ⚡ Jeff Turner on strategies to scale V2G and  how to enable EV adoption through approaches in utility rate design 🚗 Lindsay Wiginton on accessibility and affordability for wheelchair accessible ZEVs and how to overcome barriers to EV charging in equity-deserving communities 🏢 Simone Hacikyan on affordably futureproofing EV charging at scale in multi-unit resident buildings (MURBs) 🍁 Philippe Beaudoin on developing the latest EV charging needs assessment for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) In addition, we’re pleased to see a number of our clients speak about large-scale mobility initiatives that we supported, including the Government of Quebec’s EV charging infrastructure plan, the Government of Nova Scotia's EV charging roadmap, and the Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada’s work on financing EV charging solutions across the country. We look forward to seeing our clients, peers and friends at the conference. If you see a member of the Dunsky team, be sure to say hello! Find out more about EMC's EVVE conference here: https://evve.emc-mec.ca/ #mobility #electricmobility #halifax #dunsky