electrify your future
learn about the basics of heat pump technology
explore the canadian energy rebates available today
speak with local residents who have installed heat pumps in their homes
visit service provider booths to learn more about the heat pump services they provide
enjoy free refreshments
speakers
danielle thom
danielle is a passionate environmentalist with a background in biology. since receiving her undergraduate degree from the university of waterloo, she has worked in various fields including urban forestry, water conservation, waste management, and science communications. she currently works for the city of thunder bay where she oversees the implementation of the net-zero strategy as the climate action specialist. outside of work, danielle likes to dabble in activities that keep her outdoors. on her days off she has been known to enjoy open water swimming, great lakes surfing, cross-country skiing, biking, and hiking!
john stephenson
john stephenson is a principal at formstudio architects (thunder bay) and a past president of the ontario association of architects (oaa), with extensive experience with housing, and care and treatment projects that cross the full continuum of care for seniors. during over 40 years practicing architecture john has developed a strong focus in the design, development and ownership of independent living, retirement living, supportive housing, long term care and mental health rehabilitation projects. stephenson’s portfolio also includes heritage studies, restoration, and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, as well as educational, cultural, and commercial building projects in northwestern ontario, and includes a growing portfolio of work with indigenous communities across ontario. all this work has been guided by a strong focus on low energy and low carbine design approaches. over the past eight years john has also been active in advocating for an architecture policy for canada working with the rise for architecture committee of roac, the regulatory organisations for architecture in canada. this advocacy work is focused on embedding into policy, issues of the broader public interest in architecture that intersect with concerns for the health and wellness of people and the planet.
richard clark
registered energy advisor