Navigating Ontario's Market Renewal and the High-Value Demand Response Opportunities in 2026
Edgecom Energy
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Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This
The data is in, and the message is clear: Energy is no longer a fixed cost; it’s a strategic asset. Missing this webinar means missing the window to secure revenue from the highest clearing prices in Ontario's history and failing to prepare for the "new normal" of day-ahead pricing.
The Agenda: Your 2026 Tactical Roadmap
1. The 2025 Capacity Auction Results: The $170,000 Opportunity
- We break down the record-breaking clearing prices of $645.24/MW-day (Summer) and $725.31/MW-day (Winter).
- What these 188% year-over-year increases mean for your 2026–2027 revenue potential.
2. Winning the Day-Ahead Market (DAM)
- Learn how to navigate the shift from the old DACP to the financially binding Day-Ahead Market.
3. New for 2026: Commercial & Industrial HVAC DR
- The IESO is launching a dedicated program for HVAC loads not participating in the Capacity Auction.
- Learn about the $20/kW enabling incentive for first-time contributors and how to automate your RTUs and Chillers for a "low-effort" summer revenue stream starting June 1st.
4. Toronto Hydro LDR: Hyper-Local Payouts
- Updates on the 12MW procurement for the six critical stations (Finch, Leslie, Manby, Horner, Strachan, and Dufferin).
- The "Stacking" Rule: How to maximize your ROI by combining local distribution incentives with provincial grid rewards.
5. Implementation: The Path to "Set-and-Forget"
- Moving from manual "phone-call" curtailment to an AI-driven, automated response that protects your production schedule while capturing every available dollar.
The Cost of Inaction
Industrial facilities that ignore these updates will face the full brunt of a 71% projected jump in wholesale energy costs without the DR revenue to offset it. This session will show you how to move your facility from a "cost center" to a "profit center."
Register Now to Secure Your 2026 Energy Strategy!
Complementary Curtailment Action Plan Analysis (CAPA) for the first 10 registrants
Speakers
Tanner Behrend
VP Strategic Growth
Tanner Behrend, seasoned in policy, funding, and business development, specializes in energy and sustainability. With a Bachelor of Engineering in Green Process Engineering, he blends tech expertise with environmental dedication. As the VP of Strategic Growth at Edgecom Energy, he shapes Edgecom Energy’s trajectory with his leadership, innovation, and tech solutions for sustainability. Passionate about driving positive change, he advocates for sustainability on all fronts.
Nasreddine Guerfala, MBA, P. Eng, MSc, CEM, CMVP
EVP Strategic Growth and DERs
Nasreddine Guerfala is a professional engineer with 15 years of experience in the energy efficiency and sustainability field in North Africa, Canada, and the United States. At Edgecom Energy, Nasreddine drives NeuraCharge sales and revenue growth through strategic partnerships, market expansion, and close collaboration with the DER team. Previously, he was the Director, Energy for a district energy company in Toronto (Enwave) and Manager, Strategy and Business Development for Hydro One. Nasreddine served as Vice President Pre-Construction for SunGrid Solutions and Vice President Business Development for TruGrid, an EPC company in Solar and Battery storage in Canada and the US. Nasreddine was also the President of the Association of Energy Engineers Greater Toronto Area chapter (2022-2024). List of Awards: Energy Manager of the Year by Toronto Hydro (2017) Canada Young Energy Professional of the Year by Association of Energy Engineers (2018) Top 10 Alumni Achievement Award from Toronto Metropolitan University (2023) 2025 Clean50 Emerging Leader Nasreddine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tunis, a master of Applied Sciences from the University of Sherbrooke, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Toronto Metropolitan University. He is also a Certified Energy Manager and a Certified Measurement & Verification Professional.
Christine Billinger, EMBA
Director of Marketing
Christine is the Director of Marketing at Edgecom Energy, where she leads marketing strategy, product marketing, and brand development for innovative energy management solutions. With over 15 years of experience in B2B technology marketing and product development, Christine specializes in positioning complex products, building strong brands, and driving strategic growth initiatives. Her expertise in B2B marketing helps organizations translate technical solutions into clear, compelling value for their customers. Christine holds a BA (Honours) in Anthropology from the University of Victoria. She also holds an Executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Christine is passionate about combining market insight, strategic thinking, and creativity to accelerate business growth and customer impact.
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