Good Leadership for Good Energy

Most Canadians care about climate change and want to see real progress on the energy transition. But getting there takes more than technical solutions – it requires good leadership that can bring people together and turn good ideas into action.

Building a new energy future means supporting workers and communities, listening to those most affected, and making sure the benefits of the transition reach everyone. Because energy that’s good for the planet should also be good for people.

Join us for a lively conversation with three climate leaders: Alex Lemay, Annabelle Liao, and Megan Bennett as they dig into what good leadership looks like when it comes to reshaping how we power our lives.

We’ll explore:

• Energy that’s affordable for everyone: From home retrofits to electrification to simply understanding your energy bill, making sure the energy transition works for households and the planet.
• Who gets a seat at the table: The shift in how we produce and consume energy should happen with and for people, not around them – ensuring voices from rural communities, Indigenous communities, lower-income households, oil and gas workers, and others help shape the path forward.
• Turning support into action: Programs, partnerships, and actions that can help everyday Canadians, youth, and communities step into leadership roles within the energy transition.

Speakers

Alex Lemay – Generation Power Program Manager, Indigenous Clean Energy

Alex is the Manager of Generation Power at Indigenous Clean Energy, where he leads a national program that connects Indigenous youth with careers in the clean energy sector. Through partnerships, mentorship, and training, the program has helped more than 150 Indigenous youth secure job placements and launch careers in the growing clean energy economy.

Annabelle Liao – Project Lead Kambo Energy Group

Annabelle is a Project Lead at Kambo Energy Group, where she leads a clean mobility pilot with urban Indigenous and low-income communities in Metro Vancouver. She also runs the Youth Activator program through her nonprofit Project Arrowroot, which offers free, low-barrier climate education and professional development to help youth reimagine the just transition and build the skills to participate in it.

Megan Bennett – Vice President, Operations, Summerhill

Megan Bennett is the VP of Program Operations at Summerhill, where she leads program delivery for utility and government clients across Canada. With more than 15 years of experience in energy efficiency, she focuses on operational excellence and scalable impact. Beyond her operational role, she advances climate conversations through initiatives like her Plugged In podcast and climate care book club.