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Canada Chapter

The Canada Chapter works to advance SEM and the broader Collaborative's mission by promoting SEM best practices and fostering collaboration and professional development among energy management practitioners. The Chapter further seeks to increase awareness and bolster SEM collaboration throughout Canada among utilities and programs.

The Canada Chapter's mission is to:

  • Accelerate the adoption and enhance effectiveness of SEM through collaboration, education, communication, strategic direction, cultural acceptance and innovation; and
  • Support the SEM community by innovating and guiding solutions to implementation, technical, market or policy challenges.

About the Chapter

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Participants: British Columbia · Alberta · Saskatchewan · Manitoba · Ontario · Quebec · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Prince Edward Island · Newfoundland and Labrador · Yukon · Northwest Territories · Nunavut

Canada Chapter Goals:

  • Be a community of practice for SEM practices in Canada, including sharing existing SEM program details, discussing challenges and opportunities, collaborating on solutions and program improvements, and maintain active discussion, with multiple points of view.

Leadership Team:

Nicole Hynum (IESO) - Chapter Chair
Hristo Dimitrov (EPS – Director Strategic Energy Management) Treasurer
Maelys Fillon (Econoler - SEM Program Design and Evaluation) Secretary
Malcolm Wheeler (BC Hydro) - Member at large
Christi Hodgson (Goldfin – SEM Program Delivery) Member at large

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2024 Fall Workshop Recap

Thanks for those who joined us at the NW SEM Collaborative Fall Workshop! This event provided an invaluable opportunity to share successes, tackle challenges, and pave a path for the future of SEM in the Northwest. Event highlights include:

  • NW SEM Collaborative Working Groups shared annual updates.
  • The Smart Buildings Center presented their Tool Lending Library.
  • Leadership team members shared updates on the NW SEM Collaborative transition to the North American SEM Collaborative.
  • Attendees participated in breakout groups to brainstorm ideas for the future of the NW Chapter.
  • Open Space sessions broke attendees up into small groups to explore SEM advancement opportunities.
Full Recap

Northwest SEM Collaborative Overview Video