Energy [X] Change

Energy [X} Change members serve as key contributors to our future planning discussions and prioritization processes.

Stakeholders are playing a crucial role in the OEB’s modernization efforts. The transformation that we are undertaking starts and ends with public trust. We are committed to transparency and accountability and promise to listen, truly hear and take action.

The OEB’s path to modernization includes developing a new and purposeful approach to stakeholder engagement. As we renew and expand upon our commitment to this improved engagement, we established the OEB Energy [X] Change in June 2021. This committee is an integral part of the

Energy [X} Change members serve as key contributors to our future planning discussions and prioritization processes.

Stakeholders are playing a crucial role in the OEB’s modernization efforts. The transformation that we are undertaking starts and ends with public trust. We are committed to transparency and accountability and promise to listen, truly hear and take action.

The OEB’s path to modernization includes developing a new and purposeful approach to stakeholder engagement. As we renew and expand upon our commitment to this improved engagement, we established the OEB Energy [X] Change in June 2021. This committee is an integral part of the OEB's planning and an important vehicle for allowing us to leverage advice, input and feedback from executive stakeholders as the OEB continues on its journey towards modernization.

This step forward also aligns with our approach to implementing and operationalizing the OEB Stakeholder Engagement Framework. In the OEB’s Top Quartile Regulator Report, the research points to the primacy of deep and effective two-way communication with regulated entities, other stakeholders, and the public. Top tier regulators ensure that stakeholders are involved in the establishment of policy priorities, that the regulator’s thinking on policy issues is clearly explained, that performance goals are clearly articulated, and that results are transparent.

  • Energy [X] Change Membership for 2024-2025

    In advance of the first meeting of the Energy [X] Change for 2024-2025, we welcome three new members:

    • Paul Cheliak, Vice President, Strategy and Delivery, Canadian Gas Association.
    • Ron Dizy, Managing Director, Red Jar Capital
    • László Varsányi, Vice President, Regulatory, Enbridge Gas

    They join the following 10 members:

    • Brian Bentz, President & CEO, Alectra
    • Vince Brescia, President & CEO, Ontario Energy Association
    • Rob Brewer, CEO, PUC (Sault Ste. Marie)
    • Frank D’Andrea, VP & Executive Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Energy Transition, Hydro One
    • Dr. Monica Gattinger, Professor, University of Ottawa, Positive Energy
    • Matt Jamieson, President and CEO, Six Nations of Grand River Development Corporation
    • Tonja Leach, Executive Director, Quest Canada
    • Jeffrey Robert Lehman, Chair of the District of Muskoka
    • Bruno Pereira, President, CHEC
    • Teresa Sarkesian, President & CEO, Electricity Distributors Association

  • Updates to Energy [X] Change for 2023 - 2025 Term

    Following the biennial review of this committee in May 2023, the Energy [X] Change Committee process and composition was refreshed. Updates to the Terms of Reference for the 2023 - 2025 term were made, to provide greater clarity on the expectations of the OEB on this membership as well as what Energy [X] Change members can expect from the OEB.


    With respect to membership, participation from the following organizations was renewed with representation to include:

    • Brian Bentz, President & CEO, Alectra
    • Vince Brescia, President & CEO, Ontario Energy Association
    • Frank D’Andrea, VP & Executive Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Energy Transition, Hydro One
    • Dr. Monica Gattinger, Professor, University of Ottawa, Positive Energy
    • Heidi Bredenholler-Prasad, VP, Engineering and Integrity, Enbridge Gas Inc.
    • Derek Lim Soo, CEO, Peak Power Inc.
    • Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (shortened term; present to December 31, 2023)
    • Teresa Sarkesian, President & CEO, Electricity Distributors Association


    The following individuals have also been welcomed as new members of the Energy [X] Change::

    • Rob Brewer, CEO, PUC (Sault Ste. Marie)
    • Matt Jamieson, President and CEO, Six Nations of Grand River Development Corporation
    • Tonja Leach, Executive Director, Quest Canada
    • Jeffrey Robert Lehman, Chair of the District of Muskoka
    • Bruno Pereira, President, CHEC
    • Shahrzad Rahbar, President, Industrial Gas Users Association


    *Updated Nov. 13, 2023

  • Energy [X] Change Members for 2021 - 2023 Term

    After inviting nominations from the sector to establish this committee, members were selected from among the outstanding, highly qualified executive candidates in Ontario’s diverse range of rate-regulated utilities, non-utility providers, academia and consumer representatives. The current membership includes:

    • Brian Bentz
      President & CEO, Alectra
    • Peter Basso
      Chief Executive and Co-Founder, Demand Renewables
    • Teresa Sarkesian
      President & CEO, Electricity Distributors Association
    • Michele Harradence
      SVP & President, Gas Distribution & Storage, Enbridge Gas Inc.
    • Justin Rangooni
      Executive Director, Energy Storage Canada
    • Susannah Robinson
      CEO, EPCOR Electricity Distribution Ontario
    • David Lebeter
      CEO, Hydro One Network Inc.
    • Rocco Rossi
      President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
    • Vince Brescia
      President & CEO, Ontario Energy Association
    • Derek Lim Soo
      CEO, Peak Power Inc.
    • Jeff Parnell|
      President, Power Workers’ Union
    • Dr. Monica Gattinger
      Professor University of Ottawa – Positive Energy

    *List updated as of March 23, 2023

  • OEB Announces Energy [X] Change Objectives and Terms of Reference

    The objectives of the Energy [X] Change are to leverage advice, input and feedback from members on corporate priorities including strategic planning, business planning and budgeting, prioritizing regulatory policy development, identifying emerging trends and other initiatives of interest. In addition, it will support a number of advisory mechanisms available to help inform the OEB’s thinking as it continues on its modernization journey.


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