IESO Appoints New Advisory Committee Members

IESO’s system control room

 

April 26, 2017

The Board of Directors for Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has appointed six new members to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee. Shown in photo: IESO’s system control room.

The committee gives senior stakeholder and community representatives the opportunity to provide policy-level advice and recommendations directly to the IESO Board of Directors and Executive on matters relating to the IESO’s mandate and other matters that may be of concern to stakeholders and the general public. Members represent distributors/ transmitters, generators, consumers, related businesses/services, and Ontario communities. Stakeholders are encouraged to contact their representative to provide input on issues that affect them. The new committee members are


  • Paul Norris, Ontario Waterpower Association
  • Brandy Giannetta, The Canadian Wind Energy Association
  • Jim Hogan, Entegrus
  • Rachel Ingram, Rodan Energy Group
  • Ted Leonard, NRStor Inc.
  • John Sherin, The Regional Municipality of York

In addition, the IESO Board appointed Brian Bentz as Chair and James Scongack as the Vice-Chair along with re-appointments of Dave Butters, James Scongack, Brian Bentz, Darlene Bradley, Todd Wilcox, Julie Girvan, Mark Schembri, Mark Passi, Steve Baker, Jack Burkom and John Beaucage to serve a second term on the committee. The appointments and re-appointments take effect May 1.

Additional information can be found on the SAC webpage: http://www.ieso.ca/sitecore/RedirectUrlPage.aspx?ec_eq=+gpA6z%2fYdhpuvtkOAMCZ92ZGhn0VbK7WuB4secPmQs00sqYgy6UElBbmX9W4d1d5rsPSQsy258OMFpd4lG3J7XFDzElh3BEbUrTpldu2V3dtQRIOv7mYSsGMji9Dd7oVvk2I3PLWfw3XK1+qOzCAWqhAgIGGMwLqUhDTOqzhDCwG4u+43%2fwbQfBznJZEyTuarabi.

Photo source: Independent Electricity System Operator.

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • EB Horsman & Son Expansion in Alberta: New Grande Prairie Branch Opening 2026

    EB Horsman & Son Expansion in Alberta: New Grande Prairie Branch Opening 2026

    May 25, 2026 EB Horsman & Son have announced they are expanding in Northern Alberta with a new branch coming to Grande Prairie. As one of the fastest‑growing cities in the province and a major hub for the oil and gas, forestry, and agriculture sectors, Grande Prairie is a natural fit for their continued growth Read More…

  • Milwaukee Tool Officially Opens Service Hub in Georgina, Ontario

    Milwaukee Tool Officially Opens Service Hub in Georgina, Ontario

    May 21, 2026 Milwaukee Tool today celebrated the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of its first-ever Service Hub in Canada, located at 1 Logistics Ct. in Georgina’s Keswick Business Park. The milestone event was attended by Milwaukee Tool leadership, Town of Georgina officials and local community stakeholders, marking a significant step in Milwaukee Tool’s continued investment in Read More…

  • Cascadia Sales Representing Eaton in BC

    Cascadia Sales Representing Eaton in BC

    May 21, 2026 Cascadia Sales are thrilled to announce that effective May 11, 2026, they will officially be representing an expanded portfolio of Eaton brands across British Columbia. “Adding Crouse-Hinds, B-Line, Bussmann, and Cooper Power series to our lineup allows us to provide even more comprehensive electrical solutions to our BC partners,” the company said Read More…

  • Nedco Opens New Kelowna Branch

    Nedco Opens New Kelowna Branch

    May 21, 2026 In a recent announcement from Nedco, the company celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Kelowna branch on Friday, May 8, 2026. Nedco invited attendees to explore the new 11,000 sq. ft. facility designed to conveniently serve Okanagan customers. The tour of the new facility took place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 Read More…