The global energy transition is set to transform every aspect of the Canadian economy. Navigating those changes and securing Canada’s long-term competitiveness requires insights that cut across sectors to see the whole strategic picture.
From its inception, the Transition Accelerator has worked to create those connections for leaders in industry and government to support electrification, industrial policy, and trade diversification. As part of its continued growth, we are excited to announce the formation of the Insights and Analytics team, which will work across the organization to level up its analytical capacity to help Canada succeed in emerging global value chains.
This new team builds on the Transition Accelerator’s strength as a trusted voice on competitiveness and energy issues, increasing its ability to address rapidly emerging challenges while providing in-depth insights spanning the breadth of Canada’s energy transition. Its roles will span modelling, techno-economic analysis, policy evaluation, and strategic advisory, with the Transition Accelerator’s Nick Martin leading the team in the newly established role of Vice President, Insights & Analytics.
“The Transition Accelerator has shown that rigorous and timely analysis can shape real-world decisions, and this is a chance to double down on that,” said Nick, who joined the organization as Director of Electricity in 2023. “I’m excited to build on our momentum and lead a group of talented, driven people who want to make a real difference on the most consequential issues facing Canada today.”
The Insights & Analytics team will be supported by Leslie Malone, who joins the Transition Accelerator as its Director of Strategic Projects. With 20 years of experience in clean energy and climate policy, including at the Acadia Center and Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, Leslie will be invaluable in standing up the team and leading collaborations with governments, utilities, Indigenous organizations, and industry.
If you or your organization works in energy system modelling, techno-economic analysis, or policy evaluation and you’d like to learn more about this initiative and how to get involved, please contact Nick Martin at nmartin@transitionaccelerator.ca.
The Transition Accelerator has shown that rigorous and timely analysis can shape real-world decisions, and this is a chance to double down on that. I’m excited to build on our momentum and lead a group of talented, driven people who want to make a real difference on the most consequential issues facing Canada today.
Nick Martin, Vice President, Insights & Analytics, The Transition Accelerator