Efficiency Canada is the national voice for an energy efficient economy. We envision a future where Canada uses energy efficiency to its fullest potential.
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Efficiency Canada has subject matter experts on staff who are available on short notice to comment on the following subjects:
Energy efficiency in Canada
Recognizing and utilizing energy efficiency as Canada’s most cost-effective and abundant energy resource through sound policy-making can aid in economic growth, stable job creation, healthier homes, and combatting climate change.
Corey Diamond
Executive Director
Corey has more than two decades of experience leading social change organizations focused on engaging people to take action on critical environmental and social issues. Corey was previously the COO and Partner of global consulting firm, Realized Worth. Corey also spent 10 years helping to lead Summerhill, a national firm focused on engaging the public on energy efficiency behaviours.
Brendan Haley
Sr. Director of Policy Strategy
Brendan helped launch Efficiency Canada, where he now guides research and policy advocacy efforts. He brings a proven record in energy policy entrepreneurship and thought leadership. Brendan has a PhD in Public Policy from Carleton University where his research used political economy and systems of innovation frameworks to understand the role of traditional natural resource sectors in Canada’s low-carbon transition.
Energy poverty
Addressing energy poverty involves ensuring all households have affordable access to necessary energy services to maintain a healthy and safe standard of living.
Katharine Turner
Research Associate, Energy Poverty
Kat holds a BA in Sustainability and International Development, and Certificate in Organic Agriculture from Dalhousie University. A love of mapping as a tool for storytelling, community-building, and spatial planning led Kat to complete a diploma in Cartography and Data Visualization from the Centre of Geographic Sciences at NSCC.
Building codes and standards
Implementing stringent building codes and standards enhances energy efficiency in new and renovated structures, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
Betsy Agar
Director of Buildings Policy
Betsy Agar has worked in building energy efficiency for over 25 years. Drawing on her technical background as a building science engineer, she has spent the last decade+ advocating for the building decarbonization and climate adaptation. Her work involves research, engagement, and knowledge mobilization to drive systemic changes through policy and regulatory reform and market transformation.
Provincial policy and utility demand-side management
Provincial policies are crucial in setting localized energy efficiency goals and regulations tailored to regional needs and resources.
James Gaede
Director of Research
For the past 10 years, James has conducted research on energy and environmental politics and public opinion in Canada through a variety of capacities, including two postdoctoral fellowships, research associate positions at York University, Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, and as an independent consultant.
Alyssa Nippard
Research Associate
Alyssa is a Research Associate at Efficiency Canada and is passionate about sustainability. Prior to her academic and professional pursuits, Alyssa was on a path of self-driven research aimed at implementing solutions to lessen her environmental impact. As a member of the Policy Team, she employs this same curiosity in examining energy efficiency efforts across provinces.
Appliance and equipment efficiency
Promoting clean heat technologies, such as heat pumps and solar thermal systems, reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.
Sarah Riddell
Policy Research Associate, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency
Sarah is the Policy Research Associate, Clean Heat at Efficiency Canada. Prior to joining Efficiency Canada, she worked in commercial energy management, working to decarbonize federal buildings in British Columbia and the Yukon. Sarah has a BSc. in Agricultural and Environmental Economics from McGill University.
Workforce development
Expanding workforce development programs ensures there are skilled professionals who can implement and maintain energy efficiency technologies and practices.
Natasha Daniel
Workforce Development Program Manager
Natasha Daniel has devoted the past 15 years to contributing to Ontario’s arts and culture sector, excelling in marketing and public relations. She has been honoured by the United Nations for her impactful work supporting equity-seeking communities in Colombia and South India, as well as Toronto’s Malvern and Jane-Finch neighbourhoods. Currently, she is driving efforts to promote decarbonization in workforce development at Efficiency Canada.
In addition to our staff, Efficiency Canada has Regional Champions and Energy Trailblazers who can be made available for interviews.