In this episode, host Jay Mullin speaks with Tam Wagner, the Director of Demand Side Management at the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to share practical takeaways from the 2025 Energy Management Excellence Awards (EMEAs). They explore how award-winning teams sequence efficiency, optimization and efficient electrification, align energy goals with safety and production, and keep reviews simple so local teams can lead. They also highlight the importance of soft skills alongside technical expertise, where programs like Strategic Energy Management, Existing Building Commissioning and Retrofit provided momentum, and how the EMEAs are helping energy management gain a higher profile across organizations.
Watch video of the 2025 EMEA winners on the IESO website to learn more about their achievements.
If you are interested in learning more about the Save on Energy programs mentioned in this episode check out the Retrofit Program, Existing Building Recommissioning Program, Expanded Energy Management Program, and others.
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