AEEGTA Presents
Coffee & Conservation Series (#04)
Market Renewal Program (MRP)
Ontario’s electricity market is undergoing a major transformation with the Market Renewal Program (MRP) set to launch in May 2025. This initiative, led by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness in energy procurement.
We're here to help you navigate these changes!
Join our experts at Edgecom Energy for an insightful webinar where our experts will break down the key components of the MRP, including:
✅ The Single-Schedule Market (SSM) and how it impacts pricing
✅ The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) and its role in energy cost planning
✅ How large energy users can optimize energy costs under the new market structure
Presenter:
Behdad Bahrami, CEM, CMVP, Co-Founder and CEO, Edgecom Energy
Behdad Bahrami, the Co-founder and CEO of Edgecom Energy, brings over a decade of expertise in the energy industry. As the former Energy Manager for a major North American plastic manufacturer, Behdad managed a $15 million energy budget. His firsthand experience as the customer-side Project Manager for Ontario's significant Battery Energy Storage installation led to the founding of Edgecom Energy in 2016. Behdad, holding a Bachelor of Engineering from McMaster University, is a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Energy Auditor, and Certified Measurement and Verification Professional. His exceptional contributions have earned him awards, including the CIPEC Energy Leadership in 2014, an Award of Recognition from Alectra Utilities for exceptional energy savings, and Energy Innovator of the Year 2024 from the Association of Energy Engineers.
Courtney Conway, CEM, CMVP, Operations Manager, Edgecom Energy
Courtney Conway, Operations Manager at Edgecom Energy, is pivotal in ensuring seamless delivery of the company’s advanced energy solutions to meet customer needs, working closely with stakeholders across technical, sales, and engineering teams to streamline integration. A passionate advocate for sustainable energy, Courtney holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from Ontario Tech University, specializing in energy and the environment. Her expertise is further supported by certifications in Energy Management (CEM), Measurement & Verification (CMVP), and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating her commitment to promoting innovative energy solutions for a sustainable future.
Robert Weir, P. Eng, Vice President of Distributed Energy Resources, Edgecom Energy
Rob Weir is a seasoned energy executive with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and operational excellence in the energy sector. As Vice President of Distributed Energy Resources at Edgecom Energy, Rob leads the strategic growth and deployment of cutting-edge DER solutions that enable large energy users to reduce costs, enhance reliability, and meet sustainability goals. Throughout his career, Rob has played a pivotal role in scaling energy storage and demand management offerings across North America for many companies. His career has spanned various leadership roles focused on grid modernization, energy storage, and demand-side solutions. Rob brings a deep understanding of energy markets, coupled with a proven ability to align technical solutions with evolving regulatory and customer needs.
Sarah Diebel, Vice President, EnergySussex Strategy Group
With over 15 years of experience in energy law, Sarah specializes in electricity, commercial, and regulatory matters. She has experience practicing energy law in Toronto, both in-house for CSA Group, the Independent Electricity System Operator, and its predecessor, the Ontario Power Authority, as well as in private practice, most recently as Counsel at BLG LLP in the Toronto Energy & Power Group. Before joining Sussex Strategy, Sarah achieved several key client successes. At BLG LLP, she advised clients on commercial and regulatory issues within Canadian electricity and natural gas markets, particularly focused on infrastructure revitalization. As Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at CSA Group, Sarah oversaw the administration of standards and codes, volunteer members, commercial testing and certification programs worldwide which gave her commercial, regulatory and international trade law expertise. At IESO and OPA, she played a critical role in market renewal initiatives, various generation procurements and ensuring compliance with market participants as the lead lawyer in the Market Assessment and Compliance Division. Sarah is recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for Energy Law. Her education includes an LL.M. in Energy & Infrastructure Law from Osgoode Hall, York University, and an LL.B. from the University of Ottawa. She was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2008 and is an active member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association. Outside of her professional career, Sarah is deeply committed to her community. She served as Chair of the Daily Bread Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading the organization through a period of unprecedented demand.
Time: 02:00 to 03:00 EDT (on Microsoft Teams)
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