Montreal, Quebec, Canada
EXPERIENCE: 35 years focused exclusively on the transition to a clean energy economy. Over 1,000 successful advisory projects to date for over 300 clients across North America. SERVICES: We provide 2 key services: (1) ANALYSIS -- we assess the opportunities to REDUCE (energy efficiency, peak demand management, DERs), to SHIFT (to clean energy for heating, transportation and industrial needs) and to GROW supplies (clean power, clean fuels and the grids/networks needed to deliver them); and (2) STRATEGY: we design policies, plans and market strategies to accelerate the adoption and/or deployment of clean energy solutions in ways that ensure reliability and affordability. We work collaboratively with clients, and communicate clearly, both with them and their stakeholders. TEAM: Our firm is an extraordinary team of 70+ deeply dedicated analysts, experts and thought leaders on the energy transition — most of whom are trained as engineers, economists, business strategists, and market and policy experts. CLIENTS: We advise the full spectrum of energy decision-makers and stakeholders across North America. Our clients are leading governments, utilities, corporations and non-profits from every Canadian province and a majority of U.S. states. VALUE: We bring three key values to the table: (1) Deep, quality analysis that withstands the toughest scrutiny; (2) Experience-driven counsel aimed at delivering real (not theoretical) results; and (3) Ability to synthesize complex issues and communicate them clearly and compellingly. Throughout, a single mission: to help our clients navigate and indeed accelerate the clean energy transition, effectively and responsibly. We are a proud, certified B-Corp. BOARDS: Personal experience on dozens of high-level policy committees and boards of directors, dealing with clean energy, energy efficiency, electrification, economic growth, innovation, finance, climatech, government leadership and environmental protection. Most recently named Chair of the Canadian government’s Electricity Advisory Council, and previously of the Quebec government’s Electrification Working Group; currently co-chair Efficiency Canada as well as Advisor to PE growth funds, among others. LANGUAGES: Work interchangeably in English and French. Background in economics. Very strong commitment to client satisfaction. Driven by impact. [voir ma page en français pour descriptions dans la langue de Molière]
A leading clean energy and climate advisory, DUNSKY is guided by a singular mission: to help our clients accelerate the clean energy transition, effectively and responsibly. Our team of 70+ dedicated professionals supports our clients, primarily leading governments, utilities and corporations, to effectively decarbonize four sectors -- Buildings, Transportation, Industry, and Energy Systems themselves -- while balancing critical affordability and reliability concerns. We do so through 2 broad service areas: (1) ANALYTICS: We quantify the opportunities (technical, economic and market) for the broad array of clean energy solutions, using sophisticated models and market insights; and (2) STRATEGY: We advise clients and design policies, programs, go-to-market plans and other strategies to effectively accelerate their adoption and deployment.
Efficiency Canada is Canada's premier energy efficiency organization, advocating for policies to support greater energy productivity -- and associated economic and environmental benefits -- across Canada.
Appointed to lead 19-member blue-ribbon Council and advise Canadian government on the big moves needed to achieve, reliably and affordably, Canada's twin goals of: 1. Decarbonizing ⚡generation, and 2. Growing ⚡supplies -- through accelerated deployment of clean power, infrastructure and demand management -- with a view to roughly doubling supply by 2050.
Chargé par le Gouvernement du Québec de présider le Groupe de travail formé de 20 leaders (des milieux des affaires, d'OBNLs et académique) et produire des recommandations consensuelles pour l'avenir énergétique du Québec.