About us

Mission

Electrifying Canada is working to enable the evolution of Canada’s electricity systems to provide the abundant, affordable, and reliable energy that will fuel Canada’s economic growth and prosperity in a net-zero world.

Approach

At Electrifying Canada, we’re building tools and conducting analysis to empower decisionmakers, guide industry stakeholders, and inform the public about Canada’s electricity future. We strive to turn the complexity of the electricity transition into clear, actionable insights that support the expansion of the reliable, affordable, and clean grid Canada needs to strengthen its economic resilience.

Advisory Panel

Our advisors collectively represent decades of expertise in planning, building, and operating Canada’s electricity systems. Their input grounds Electrifying Canada’s work in real-world experience from across the country.
Bob Elton
Former CEO of BC Hydro & Chair,
RB Global
Bruce Lourie
President,
Ivey Foundation
Emily Whetung-MacInnes
Director,
Indigenous Partnerships, Ontario Power Generation
Francis Bradley
President & CEO
Electricity Canada
Lesley Gallinger
President & CEO,
IESO
Peter Nicholson
Founding Chair,
Canadian Climate Institute
Philippe Dunsky
Founder & President,
Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors
Tim Eckel
Energy Transition & Asset
Management Consultant
Wendy Franks
CEO,
Canadian Power-to-X Partners

Knowledge Partner

Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors supports the TA by serving as the Electrifying Canada Knowledge Partner, providing ground-truthed analysis, insights, and facilitation services in alignment with the initiative’s objectives.

Our Team

Under the leadership of its executive director, Electrifying Canada’s strategic, analytical, and public affairs efforts are managed and staffed by the team at the Transition Accelerator.
Alex Kent
Electricity Lead,
Electrifying Canada, Transition Accelerator
Evan Wilson
Executive Director,
Electrifying Canada, Transition Accelerator

An Initiative of the Transition Accelerator

The energy transition is disrupting global power. The Transition Accelerator is here to help Canada win — economically and geopolitically. We’re harnessing the global shift towards clean growth to secure permanent jobs, abundant energy, and strong regional economies across the country. We work with 300+ partner organizations to build out pathways to a prosperous low-carbon economy and avoid costly dead-ends along the way. By connecting systems-level thinking with real-world analysis, we’re enabling a more affordable, competitive, and resilient future for all Canadians. Our initiatives include the Centre for Industrial Policy, Electrifying Canada, the Building Decarbonization Alliance, and the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub. Follow us on LinkedIn and BlueSky, and learn more about our work at transitionaccelerator.ca