Ontario's Clean Energy Technologies: Where do we stand

As climate change has come to the forefront of society’s concerns, many up-and-coming clean energy technologies have emerged—so where does Ontario stand?

Join us for a panel discussion as we explore these advancements. Panelists will examine the opportunities and challenges facing Ontario as it transitions toward a cleaner, more resilient energy system, emphasizing the role of Indigenous communities, startups, and private sector investment in accelerating clean energy adoption.

Panelists will also explore how workforce development and public engagement are essential for ensuring a just transition for workers and communities impacted by the shift away from fossil fuels.

Speakers

David Hampson, Founder - HeySolar

David brings over 15 years of experience in providing sustainable energy solutions on a global stage, with a focus on the Canadian markets. With a background in Geographical Information Systems, David founded Hampson Consulting; a small design consulting business utilizing land use and remotely sensed imagery to design, simulate, and provide feasibility studies for around 4GW of residential and small-scale solar projects globally. Working as a Designer, Project Coordinator, and Business Analyst with multiple start-up ventures as well as companies including Pure Energies, Grasshopper Solar, and Aecon, David has been involved in the development of around 13GW in North America alone. Now, as founder of Hey Solar, David’s focus is driving Ontario’s solar industry providing customized solar solutions for homes and businesses across the province.

An advocate for the industry, David was also a founding board member of the Emerging Leaders for Solar Energy (ELSE) providing opportunities for students and young professionals who want to get into and navigate a career within Canada’s renewable sector.  

Hannah McPhee, Intermediate Process EIT - Li-Cycle Hannah works on technology development for lithium-ion battery recycling at Li-Cycle, a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company.

Established in 2016, and with major customers and partners around the world, Li-Cycle is on a mission to recover critical battery-grade materials to create a local closed-loop battery supply chain to bolster domestic energy independence. Leveraging their innovative and patent-protected Spoke & Hub Technologies™ Li-Cycle provide a safe and secure solution to recycle lithium-ion batteries of all form factors.

Hannah's background is in Engineering Physics and Mechanical Engineering. At U of T, Hannah's research work was in the Sinton Lab, developing industrial fluids for closed loop geothermal energy systems. She helped to launch U of T's Climate Positive Energy initiative. Hannah is interested in developing technology for a circular energy transition and working towards a sustainable and just battery materials supply chain.