Alectra GRE&T Centre

This week, we welcomed our partners and industry stakeholders to celebrate Five Years of Impact & Innovation at the Alectra GRE&T Centre. A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed guests and partners—Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), Skylar Media Group, EY Canada, the City Of Guelph, Dominique O'Rourke, MA, Ken Yee Chew, Mayor Cam Guthrie, Centre for Urban Energy at Toronto Metropolitan University, Util-Assist Inc., Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Google Cloud, and more—for joining us in celebrating this milestone and working together toward a greener future. Also, special thanks to the Alectra GRE&T Centre Advisory Committee and our former VP, Neetika Sathe, under whose leadership the GRE&T Centre has served as a catalyst for sustainable energy solutions, fostering partnerships and innovations that have shaped Ontario’s energy landscape. We are excited to continue advancing clean energy technologies and delivering solutions that support our customers, partners, and communities. You can read our impact stories here: https://lnkd.in/grPPN8CV; https://lnkd.in/gxa7RaNf #InnovationAtAlectra #powerabettertomorrow

Join the Ontario Energy Association on October 23rd for the OEA #SpeakerSeries: LDC Evolution: Insights from Grid Innovation Pilots in #Ontario. A panel discussion from Geri Yin (Alectra GRE&T Centre), Will Horne (Rodan Energy Solutions Inc.) John Avdoulos (Essex Powerlines Corporation) & Kirk Huntley (Toronto Hydro), moderated by Ron W. Clark (Aird & Berlis LLP) and each of their perspectives on the LDC Evolution: Insights from Grid Innovation Pilots in Ontario. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gFS7ZZsE 📅 Date: October 23rd, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm 📍 Location: Arcadian Court (401 Bay Street, Simpson tower 8th floor Toronto, ON M5H 2Y4) "Through the Grid Innovation Fund and Sandbox Challenge, the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Ontario Energy Board (OEB) have invested over $14 million in four LDC-led projects. These exciting projects have allowed participants to evaluate the potential of different system and market coordination models to better optimize distributed energy resource (DER) integration through enhanced flexibility. This panel of executive grid innovation experts will discuss each of their pilots - the lessons learned, the value demonstrated, and the need to further pursue enhanced flexibility capabilities and/or markets for the province to fully leverage the potential benefits of DERs province wide." Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Hydro One | Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) | PwC | London Economics International LLC | Utilis Consulting Inc | OEC | Aird & Berlis LLP

We are excited to share that Neetu Garcha of the Alectra GRE&T Centre has been named as 2025 Canada's Clean50 Emerging Leader.  Neetu has played a key role in several transformative pilot projects at the GRE&T Centre, including AlectraDrive @Work. Today evening, Neetu will join 144 past and incoming Clean50 Honourees at the “Clean50 Summit 14.0” in Toronto, where they will spend the day with peers and colleagues, addressing the critical sustainability challenges facing Canada. #InnovationAtAlectra #EnablingEmobility

We are thrilled to announce that Geri Yin has been appointed as the new Vice President of the Alectra GRE&T Centre, succeeding Neetika Sathe, the GRE&T Centre’s inaugural VP. With over two decades of experience in the electricity sector, Geri has been at the forefront of Alectra’s efforts in utilities transformation to the grid of future. Geri has been instrumental in delivering the GRE&T Centre’s groundbreaking initiatives, such as the IESO York Region Non-Wires Alternatives Demonstration Project, North America’s first distribution-level local electricity market. Under her leadership, the GRE&T Centre also pioneered Canada’s first end-to-end integrated household GHG solution and a transactive energy platform, developed and piloted by a utility. Her ability to forge strategic partnerships and collaborations within the industry has been pivotal in advancing our vision of a sustainable energy future. Geri has been recognized for her expertise in utilities business model transformation, grid innovation, business development, regulatory affairs, and strategic planning, and she is a proud holder of the 2024 Canada's Clean50 Award. Geri also actively contributes to the energy sector through her roles at the Electricity Distributors Association and as Vice Chair of the National Electricity Roundtable. Please join us in congratulating Geri on her well-deserved promotion and in supporting her continued success at Alectra. #InnovationAtAlectra

Alectra GRE&T Centre is excited to collaborate with EY and ICCO Canada – Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada to explore the key drivers of EV adoption in Canada. Join us for 'Masterclass: The Future of EVs in Canada', and be part of this important conversation shaping the future of electric mobility! #EnablingEmobility

Here is your chance to join a team pushing the boundaries of the utility sector! We are searching for a passionate individual with experience in renewable energy and eMobility. We value innovative thinkers who go beyond the traditional poles and wires of the electrical grid, offering cutting-edge grid-edge solutions. What we offer: -The opportunity to be part of a team shaping the future of utilities. -A dynamic and collaborative work environment. -The chance to make a real impact on sustainability. Interested? Learn more about our innovative projects at: https://lnkd.in/ev42CC2. We look forward to hearing from you! https://lnkd.in/gQ97E2Zf #InnovationAtAlectra #EnablingEmobility

Kudos to Alectra for receiving two prestigious honours at the 2024 Ontario Energy Association (OEA) Energy Awards! Our President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Bentz, was awarded the “Leader of the Year Award” for his exceptional leadership in advancing Ontario’s energy sector. Under Brian’s visionary guidance, Alectra launched the Alectra GRE&T Centre in 2019 — an innovation hub shaping the future of energy. We are proud to have such an inspiring leader at the helm. Congratulations as well to our Customer Service team, recognized with the Customer Service Award for their outstanding work in empowering vulnerable customers. #InnovationAtAlectra

At the Alectra GRE&T Centre, we have been actively exploring how AI can optimize utility operations and drive a sustainable future for the energy industry.   That is why we are thrilled to be part of the CleanAI Summit on October 4th at the MaRS Centre in Toronto. Chris Hudson, Senior Vice President of Network Operations at Alectra, will present on the transformative potential of AI in the energy sector during the session, "Will AI Revolutionize Energy Utilities?" at 11 am. He will be joined by Josh Wong (Founder and CEO, ThinkLabs AI, Inc.) and Vaughn Blake (Partner, Blue Bear Capital) for this insightful panel discussion. The CleanAI Summit is organized by the CleanAI Initiative, which aims to unite a global community of innovators, investors, and leading organizations committed to advancing the commercialization and scaling of CleanAI solutions.   Register for the CleanAI Summit: https://lnkd.in/diUB4GSr To learn more about how Alectra GRE&T Centre is harnessing AI, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggPigcxQ   hashtag#InnovationatAlectra hashtag#CleanEnergy hashtag#CleanAI

We are excited to support Electric Mobility Canada's #EVVE2024 'Electrifying Progress' conference in Halifax. This annual event brings together industry leaders and experts to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and future trends in electric mobility. Join us on Friday, September 13th at 10:00 for a thought-provoking discussion: "Watt's Our Play in EV? A Look at Utilities' Evolving Role in eMobility Across Canada." Daniel Carr, from the Alectra GRE&T Centre, will be joined by industry experts Sara Ganowski (EY), Aaron Silver (Toronto Hydro), and Mike Wenzlaff (BC Hydro) to explore the evolving role of Canadian utilities in electrification of transportation. For more information about the conference, visit https://lnkd.in/gpMqzrHS. #InnovationatAlectra #EnablingEmobility #ElectrifyingProgress #EVVE2024

#WorldEVDay2024 Alectra is excited to share that we have added 12 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks to our growing fleet of electric vehicles. This investment reflects our commitment to sustainability, setting new standards in our industry, and contributing to a cleaner, healthier world. ⚡   Key benefits of our EV fleet are: Reduced Emissions: Improving air quality and fighting climate change. Enhanced Efficiency: Lower operating costs and reduced maintenance. Innovative Technology: Pro Power Onboard transforms the truck into a mobile generator, delivering up to 9.6 kW of power for charging tools or equipment.    Interested in transitioning to electric? Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gCm5r5UY #innovationatAlectra #Enablingemobility #Powerabettertomorrow