Author: Gord Reynolds

As the chief strategist, advisor and decision-maker of Battersea, I’m charged with planning, directing and enhancing business activities throughout the sector. In this critical role, I’m responsible for cultivating new business opportunities by developing, leading and sustaining strong relationships with all partners and stakeholders.

  • The Future of Electric Utilities in Canada

    I recently attended a gathering of utility leaders in Toronto to discuss the future of the electric utility landscape in Ontario. The traditional electric utility business model is being challenged by new, entrepreneurial and unregulated businesses. These new market players are emerging at the confluence of technology innovation and consumer empowerment and their capacity to (…)

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  • Local Implications of the Future Electric Utility

    As I prepared for a discussion on the future of electric utilities in Ontario, I considered the implications for local governments and communities and reflecting on the observations and questions raised by various stakeholders. There are several risks associated with the changing business environment for electric utilities that their owners should be aware of. Local (…)

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  • Smart meter rollout: Identifying technical, functional, performance issues

    The recent experiences in California and elsewhere have hopefully reinforced that the rollout of a smart meter solution is not a simple task. While many articles have focused on communications plans that should have been implemented, accuracy testing that should have occurred, and the legal actions that arise out of possibly erroneous bills, I’ve yet (…)

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