Challenge: Quantify the benefit that Community Shared Solar (CSS) brings to Virginia’s two primary electric utilities and determine the value it can deliver to...
Challenge: To answer the question: how can the Quebec health care system achieve its objective of net-zero emissions by 2040?
Solution: Looking across buildings,...
Summary: In a new study commissioned by the McConnell Foundation, Dunsky explored whether the Canadian philanthropic sector could play an important role in catalyzing...
Dunsky is pleased to congratulate its client, the Government of Québec, on the launch of its 2023-2030 EV Charging Strategy.
Supported by $764M over five years...
Challenge: For the city of Richmond, B.C., facilitate appropriate access to EV charging through the development of EV-ready regulations for new non-residential...
We’re thrilled to share that Dunsky has been recertified as a B-Corp and this time, with our highest-ever score!
Our B-Corp journey started in 2014 when, according...
After productive in-person meetings in Toronto and Halifax, Dunsky looks forward to the next Canada Electricity Advisory Council meeting in Montreal in August and to...
Cutting methane emissions in Canada’s oil and gas extraction sector can be a relatively fast solution to reducing an important portion of Canada’s overall GHG...
Over the last few months we have been thrilled to welcome new team members to Dunsky. Among other areas of expertise, our latest round of hiring strengthens our...
Spring has been a busy time for members of our Mobility team as they speak at and attend conferences across Canada and the US.
From Portland, to Detroit,...
Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors is pleased to announce that our President, Philippe Dunsky, has been appointed Chair of the Government of Canada’s new Canada...
As governments set policies to support emission reduction targets and as consumers switch to electric vehicles (EVs), utilities are literally fuelling the transition...
Énergir, a major natural gas utility serving Quebec and Vermont, recently released the latest edition of its Climate Resiliency report. The report is part of...
Analysis provides the basis of a new report from Clean Energy Canada advancing the economic case for renewables in two of Canada’s largest provinces
Clean Energy...
The latest version of Dunsky’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Availability report produced for Transport Canada is now available.
This report summarizes...
Over the past few months we’ve been thrilled to welcome more experts to our team! We are continuing to grow to better serve our clients and increase our impact in...
Research on the value of distributed generation can be leveraged by policymakers and regulators to support tariff development as DERs play an increasing role in...
First-of-its-kind research in Ontario answers critical questions about the gap between economic and achievable DER potential as the province seeks to integrate DERs...
Dunsky is researching and identifying innovative approaches to achieve deep retrofits as part of HalifACT’s Retrofits, Renewables and Resiliency (R3) program.
As...
by Ali Ponte, Jeff Turner and Lindsay Wiginton
As manufacturers increase the variety of EV models offered in their inventories, and as jurisdictions introduce ZEV...
Dunsky to define lowest cost strategy to electrify nearly 30,000 vehicles by 2030 as part of Greening Government Strategy
November 16, 2022 (Sharm El-Sheikh). As...
Electrifying Canada, a new business-led taskforce focused on accelerating smart electrification across the country, released its first report entitled Canada’s...
by Jeff Turner and Hannah MacDonald
Public charging is critical to enable EV adoption because it provides charging for those who cannot at home, it eases range...
Leading the Development of a Provincial Energy Policy Framework
As the province of Manitoba looks to secure its energy future, achieve climate goals and strengthen...
Dunsky is pleased to welcome to its team Ben Kujala, outgoing Director of Power Planning at the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.
Ben will play a leading...
Dunsky is pleased to announce that it is conducting an assessment of transportation and building electrification impacts through 2045 for the City of Redding’s...
As members of the clean energy community, we work every day to build a better future for our planet. As we watch in horror at the unjust and terrible war in...
In November of 2021 the Halifax Regional Council adopted an Electric Vehicle Strategy that would reduce GHG emissions and position Halifax as a municipal leader in...
Authors: Lindsay Wiginton, Jeff Turner and Hannah MacDonald
There exists a common assumption that EVs are for the wealthy, but ironically dismisses a critical tool...
Dunsky is pleased to release the latest version of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Availability report produced for Transport Canada. This report summarizes our fourth...
Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors and RDH Building Science recently completed a study for the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) that proves the feasibility of...
by Philippe Dunsky
The following article is a translation of a blog post that first appeared in the publication Les Affaires as part of a regular column by Philippe...
What impact will a federal ZEV mandate have on Canadian utilities and municipalities? What does a cemented carbon tax mean for provinces with existing equivalency...
Press release
Dunsky is pleased to share a new report for our client that evaluates the value and impact of non-energy benefits (NEBs) of six efficiency programs...
Can an entire economy actually achieve net-zero emissions? Dunsky recently completed a comprehensive update to its landmark “Pathways” study for the Quebec...
by Philippe Dunsky
The following article is a translation of a blog post that first appeared in the publication Les Affaires as part of a regular column by Philippe...
Dunsky is pleased to announce that it has been retained by Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to conduct the province’s first ever Distributed...
What’s it like to work at Dunsky?
As a growing company we are constantly encouraged by the number of talented young professionals who want to make an impact by...
Dunsky is pleased to have been retained to complete a study of the value of net metered, distributed energy resources (DERs) for the New Hampshire Department of Energy...
This article was co-authored by Dunsky Partner Alex Hill and Dunsky Senior Consultant Patricia Lightburn and first appeared in AESP's Energy Intel Q2 2021 edition....
The Government of Canada recently announced two initiatives to support energy efficiency upgrades in Canadian homes via the Canada Greener Homes Grant and an associated...
In our latest episode of Energy Transition Insights, Consultant Mathieu Lévesque and Senior Analyst Stephanie Willis discuss the impact of increased heating...
On May 20, the City of Victoria BC presented its draft Electric Vehicle Strategy to City Council. Developed with the City by Dunsky, in partnership with AES...
Are we witnessing a watershed moment in the clean energy transition? President Philippe Dunsky and Partner Raegan Bond discuss the historic investments and plans...
Dunsky is pleased to announce it was retained to support the design and implementation of the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s $2 billion Building Retrofits Initiative....
In Dunsky’s latest video, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante speaks with our President Philippe Dunsky about the development of the City’s ambitious 2020-2030 Climate...
Énergir, the province of Quebec’s largest gas utility with additional assets in both Quebec and Vermont, recently released its first climate risks disclosure report...
As leaders in the development of electric vehicle adoption for clients across North America, Dunsky is proud to introduce a new service aimed at helping governments,...
“No one likes a climate plan that sits on a shelf.” In this installment of Energy Transition Insights, Dunsky Senior Consultant Patricia Lightburn and...
Dunsky is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the mandate to develop a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Roadmap for British Columbia’s Ministry of...
Dunsky recently completed a comprehensive Market Potential Study for a wide array of demand-side energy resources (DERs) in Rhode Island. Commissioned by the State of...
In this unprecedented year, Dunsky has been involved in unprecedented efforts to support municipalities as they move to play a key role in clean energy and...
To help our clients stay on top of developments in the rapidly-evolving clean energy sector, seize opportunities and assess risks, we are pleased to launch Energy...
On November 16, the Government of Québec released its Plan for a Green Economy 2030, with electrification of mobility and decarbonisation of heating its central...
The Transition Accelerator and Electric Mobility Canada (supported by Dunsky Energy Consulting) are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed at building...
Retrofitting existing homes and buildings is a key climate challenge. But where will the money come from to pay for all these retrofits? Our recent study found that...
Interested in developing a plan to reduce your municipality’s GHG emissions? Looking for opportunities to “green” your social and affordable housing stock?...
This feels like a strange time for any kind of celebration, as communities across the world continue to grapple with the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic....
This is an excerpt from our 16th Anniversary newsletter. Read more to learn about our Projects, People, Clients, and Impact
Intuition is great, but data is...
This is an excerpt from our 16th Anniversary newsletter. Read more to learn about our Projects, People, Tools, and Impact
As a consultancy, we exist to...
This is an excerpt from our 16th Anniversary newsletter. Read more to learn about our Projects, Clients, Tools, and Impact
Our founder, Philippe Dunsky,...
This article is one of five in about Dunsky's 16th Anniversary. Read the others to learn more about our Projects, People, Clients, and Tools
Dunsky is...
In times like these, we all reflect on what matters most: health – that of our families, of our communities and of our planet. While many are struggling, those of...
The Dunsky team is thrilled to announce that Raegan Bond has joined Philippe Dunsky and Alex Hill as a Partner in the firm. Since arriving at Dunsky in 2018,...
We are pleased to announce a new West Coast presence, with the arrival of Patricia Lightburn, our new Senior Consultant based in the Vancouver (BC) area, and David...
Alberta’s Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) supports Alberta municipalities in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions for the purposes...
After a number of years of moderate but steady growth, the Nova Scotia residential solar market surged last year with the arrival of Efficiency Nova...
The Nunacor Development Corporation—the business development arm of NunatuKavut—recently engaged Dunsky to help transition NunatuKavut’s 10 indigenous...
With bioenergy set to play an important role in the clean energy transition, Alberta Innovates asked Dunsky to assess its Bioenergy Program and the $44M of funding it...
Metro Vancouver has ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050. With single-family homes accounting for 40% of the region’s...
The City of Summerside’s electric utility, Summerside Electric, is anticipating growth in customers’ peak capacity needs. Before investing in a planned diesel...
Emerging digital platforms like aerial thermal imagery can make invisible heat loss visible. Toronto’s Greenest Neighbourhood pilot sought to develop, test, and...
Gender equality has always been a core Dunsky value. Recently, we’ve moved to formalize this through our pledge to the Equal by 30 Campaign. Equal by 30 is a...
Electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power (PV) are often considered in silos. But as part of its long-term grid transformation strategy, our client, ENMAX Power, wanted...
Achieving the Paris Agreement’s deep emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2050 will require no shortage of ambition. This is especially true for municipal...
When Lowe’s decided to improve the energy efficiency of their operations, they turned to the Dunsky team. Across a fleet of over 400 stores, we developed a plan that...
In the U.S., ACEEE’s State Scorecard is well-known for benchmarking energy efficiency policies, investments and performance, and for encouraging friendly,...
The Dunsky team is pleased to be supporting the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) in designing and delivering its new Certificate of Excellence in DSM...
We are thrilled to announce four fantastic additions to the growing Dunsky team, including Raegan Bond and Jean-Philippe Hardy as Senior Consultants.
Raegan...
Dunsky is honoured to announce our second consecutive classification among B Corp’s “Best for the World” in the Workers category. Our secret? Easy: our team...
With nine members of the Dunsky team in attendance, this year’s ACEEE Summer Study is in full swing! The biennial Summer Study is among the foremost gatherings of...
The Dunsky team is hard at work supporting clients on the energy transition. Here’s a sampling of what we’re working on…
Potential studies: new energy...
As battery costs fall and electric vehicle adoption grows, governments and utilities are looking to understand how they can accelerate market uptake, while managing peak...
This year Dunsky sent its largest contingent ever to the ACEEE Energy Efficiency Financing Forum in Tarrytown, NY, a reflection of our expanding work assisting utilities...
118,000. That’s the number of new, full-time equivalent jobs that increased energy efficiency will create if the Pan-Canadian Framework (PCF) is implemented as...
In order to accelerate adoption of low-carbon fuels for vehicles, the Government of Canada recently launched phase 2 of its Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel...
The Dunsky team recently completed a series of potential studies, and has recently launched a series of new ones, to define what can be achieved – in energy, demand...
Dunsky is excited to have been retained by Energy Efficiency Alberta, the new provincial agency, as it continues to build out its energy efficiency and renewable energy...
Dunsky is pleased to announce that our president, Philippe Dunsky, has been named by the Government of Canada to its energy thought leaders advisory group, formally...
Air sealing and insulation (aka weatherization) measures are critical to achieving energy savings goals, yet weatherizing the buildings that house small businesses has...
Dunsky is excited to report that the Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is officially coming to Canada! We have been supporting the adoption of this tool in the Canadian...
Since our inception, Dunsky set out to be a different kind of company – one that lives proudly by its values. In doing so, we seek to prove the adage that business can...
When the Quebec government recently created Transition énergétique Québec (TEQ), the new agency responsible for coordinating the province’s transition to a clean...
