about

We believe every community deserves access to honest, independent energy guidance.

Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) is a nonprofit that empowers Ontario's households and communities to take confident, informed action on energy efficiency and climate resilience.

We connect people to the programs, incentives, and professionals they need to make energy upgrades happen, and we make sure no community gets left behind.

We envision a future where every household and business in Ontario has access to honest, independent energy guidance. A future where making more homes and whole neighbourhoods efficient and comfortable is within reach for everyone, and no community gets left behind.

Our Story

The Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) is a nonprofit that launched in 2022 to be the go-to source of advice for anyone navigating the energy transition. We help everyone, including homeowners and businesses, to municipalities and utilities.

Our mission is to make the shift to cleaner, more affordable energy as simple as possible for everyone.

We connect people with the right information, trusted experts, and local partners to help make the energy transition easier. We're independent so we don't sell products, recommend specific contractors, or push certain technologies.

Ontario is one of the most diverse places in Canada, and that has shaped how we work.

Currently, we work in collaboration with Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, and Peel Region, but, our goal is to grow our reach across Ontario, and beyond, because we're committed to making sure to help everyone through the energy transition, not just those who already know how to navigate the system.

No matter who you are or where you are, CCET is here for you.

Our Team

Herb Sinnock

Executive Director

Herb Sinnock, P.Eng., CEM, CMVP, CBCP, WELL AP, is a transformational sustainability strategist, energy engineer, and founder of Stranova Inc., a consultancy focused on helping mission-driven organizations achieve bold, systemic change.

With over 30 years of experience in energy efficiency, engineering, and strategic planning, Herb works with institutions and municipalities to translate sustainability ambition into practical, lasting results.

He is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), and Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP), with a deep background spanning commercial and institutional energy systems, policy, and innovation. He also holds a U.S. patent for the Distributed Energy Neural Network Integration System and is a Senior Member of the AEE and IEEE, as well as a Member of ASHRAE.

Previously Director of Sustainability at Sheridan College, Herb led the award-winning Mission Zero initiative, embedding climate action across campus operations and culture.

Today, his passion lies in guiding people and organizations with clarity, courage, and purpose, enabling them to move beyond incremental change and toward a livable future for all.

Gil Amdurski

Energy Retrofit Lead

Gil Amdurski is a dedicated sustainability leader with more than 15 years of experience in project management and community energy transformation.

He focuses on creating practical pathways for residents to adopt clean energy, specializing in residential retrofit strategies that improve home comfort and reduce utility bills.

Gil is particularly passionate about energy equity, working to ensure that low-carbon technologies are accessible to all, regardless of income.

By translating technical energy insights into clear, actionable advice, he empowers individuals and neighborhoods to take an active role in the climate transition.

Beyond his work in building decarbonization, Gil is committed to fostering the next generation of environmental professionals through mentorship and regional workforce development. He strives to create lasting community impact, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future that leaves no one behind.

Hailey Walker

Marketing & Operations Consultant

Hailey Walker serves as the strategic marketing and operations consultant for CCET. At CCET she redesigned their brand, launched their new website, set up their CRM, manages their social media, and serves as their marketing, communications, and operations consultant, supporting their mission day to day.

She is the founder of Echoroot Growth Consulting, where she helps community builders, nonprofits, and mission-driven entrepreneurs take back control of their marketing and operations so they can stop drowning in admin, build with intention, and get back to the work that truly matters.

From CRM setup and automation to website redesigns, email marketing systems and brand strategy, Hailey pairs over a decade of experience with hands-on implementation, so her clients walk away with both the strategy and systems to match their vision.

Her work has helped deliver $22M in climate program funding, increased nonprofit donations by 112% and collectively given her clients back 800 hours a week through smarter systems.

Our Board

Hassaan Khan

Board Chair

Hassaan Khan, P.Eng., MBA, is the Area General Manager for the Performance Infrastructure business for Johnson Controls Canada, which is primarily responsible for energy performance contracting endeavours. Over the course of his 22-year career, Hassaan’s focus has been on advocacy, promotion and delivery of financial infrastructure solutions for achieving energy efficiency and carbon reduction in an economically sustainable manner.

Hassaan’s current and recent activities include: active board member of ESAC (Energy Services Association of Canada), served on the advisory committee of the CIB’s (Canada Infrastructure Bank) Commercial Buildings Retrofits Initiative in the winter of 2020-2021, served as Co-Chair of the City of Brampton’s CEERP (Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan) steering committee. Hassaan holds a Masters in Business Administration in Finance from the Schulich School of Business, York University and a Bachelors of Applied Science (BASc) in Civil (Environmental) Engineering from the University of Toronto. Hassaan is a resident of Brampton since 2017.

Sukhminder Purba

Treasurer

Sukhminder Purba has over 15 years’ experience and knowledge of the energy industry, including 6 years dedicated to achieving net zero carbon footprint. Holding a Bachelor’s specialized in Accounting from York University and a Certified Management Accounting (CMA/CPA) designation, Sukhminder has held several progressive financial, operational and commercial positions at Enbridge, supporting the energy transition. His background includes commercial contracting, governance, risk management and financial discipline, in addition to board experience interacting with C-Suite and other senior-level management and Board of Directors.


Sukhminder currently works as the Director of Asset Management for Enbridge Renewable Power division, supporting North America’s path to achieving climate action plans. As a lifelong resident of Brampton, raising a family of 3 beautiful children, Sukhminder is excited to have been selected to be part of the Centre for Community Energy Transformation Board to introduce change and provide for a sustainable future for young children alike. He looks forward to collaborating with the other board members to establish CCET as a not-for-profit organization and deliver on its mandate.

David Laing

Secretary

David is a retired project manager, management consultant and LEED accredited professional. A long-time Brampton resident, David has been involved in many environmental advocacy initiatives over the past decade aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change and improving Brampton’s environmental resiliency.

He is an executive member of Sierra Club’s Ontario Peel Chapter, a David Suzuki Foundation Elder, President of the Brampton Environmental Alliance, and Chair of BikeBrampton, a local group advocating for safe and sustainable transportation choices in Brampton and Peel Region.

In 2017, David led a BikeBrampton initiative, creating the Brampton Bike Hub to encourage Brampton residents to leave their cars at home and use bicycles for short distance journeys instead.

Victoria Coffin

Board Member

Victoria Coffin, BCOM, JD, LEED GA, is currently the executive director of Buildings Ontario Transformation Hub (“BOTH”) and a member of the Board of Directors with Sustainable Buildings Canada. 

Holding a J.D. from the University of Saskatchewan and a B.Com. from Queen’s University, Victoria Coffin has more than 25 years of experience in private sector, government, not-for-profit and as an entrepreneur running her own business. 

Victoria has a passion for seeking out opportunities in her work to engage meaningfully and on an ongoing basis with Indigenous organizations and leaders.

As a lawyer, Victoria has worked closely with hundreds of clients, including Indigenous corporations, as a trusted advisor about their business operations.  These included companies and their activities in clean energy generation and in the buildings sector. She has advised the Government of Alberta on trade law matters. Before becoming a lawyer, Victoria was a diplomat with the Canadian foreign service, working as part of Canada’s trade negotiations team.

Michelle McCollum

Board Member

Michelle McCollum is the founder of Opal Strategy, where she provides strategic advisory services to public sector, post-secondary, and community-focused organizations. She works with leaders to navigate complex challenges related to infrastructure, sustainability, growth, and organizational change, with a focus on practical, people-centered solutions.

Michelle brings over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles across the UK and Canada, spanning strategic planning, real estate development, facilities and asset management, sustainability, and major capital projects. Her work has consistently focused on aligning long-term planning and investment with broader institutional and community outcomes.

Prior to founding Opal Strategy, Michelle served as Vice President, Facilities and Sustainability at George Brown College and held leadership roles at Sheridan College and the City of Brampton. In these roles, she led large, multidisciplinary teams and complex portfolios, contributing to major campus developments, strategic plans, and city-building initiatives. She holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and a BSc in Quantity Surveying from Edinburgh Napier University, and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Peter Love

Board Member

Peter has been an active leader in energy and environmental policy for over 40 years.

He currently teaches a university course in energy policy and is updating his free online university textbook on energy efficiency policy and programs. He has co-founded and managed both for-profit energy service companies as well as not-for-profit energy policy advocacy groups.

Previous roles have included Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario and member of the team at Pollution Probe in the 70’s that developed the 3 R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle.

He currently provides strategic and policy advice and serves on several corporate and not-for-profit boards.

Vince Thomas

Board Member

Vincent Thomas brings over 20 years of work experience in energy efficiency, energy management, and renewables to the CCET board.

Holding a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, Vincent has held positions with ABB and GE as an application engineer, product manager and marketing director.

Vincent currently works as global marketing leader for Westinghouse Electric driving sales and business development efforts for zero-emission nuclear new builds in Canada and around the world.

Vincent is excited for the opportunity to work with CCET’s board members and staff to provide guidance and recommendations for how to amplify messaging and drive adoption in CCET’s programs.

Our Municipal Partners

We are proud to be funded and supported by our municipal partners. Contact us if you're interested in joining.

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AS OF FEBRUARY 2026

107

HOMEOWNERS COACHED

4

MUNICIPAL PARTNERS

150

EXPERTS CONVENED

Our Advisory Group

Our advisory group brings together professionals, government staff, and key stakeholders from across Canada.

  • Averyl Dsouza, Alectra Utilities, Project Lead 

  • Pam Cooper, City of Brampton, Manager Environmental Planning 

  • Jeremy Schembri, Region of Peel, Manager, Office of Climate and Energy Management 

  • Caroline Karvonen, BOMA, Senior Director, Toronto  Sustainability and Stakeholder Relations 

  • Jennifer Taves, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Senior Manager, Sustainable Communities 

  • Dianne Zimmerman, Mississauga Manager, Environment Section 

  • Teresa Chan, Mississauga , Climate Change Programs 

  • Gaby Kalapos, Climate Action Partnership, Executive Director 

  • Bryan Purcell, The Atmospheric Fund, VP, Policy and Programs 

  • Julia Zeeman,Canadian Business for Social Responsibility, Program & Operations Director 

  • Miranda Baksh, The Community Climate Council, Executive Director 

  • Brian Lee, Enbridge, Municipal Energy Advisor 

  • Gillian Lind, Hydro One, Conservation Demand Management 

  • Jaipaul Massey-Singh, Brampton Board of Trade, Chief Executive Officer

  • Amy Jacobs, SVP Commercial Operations, Enwave Energy Corporation 

  • Tina Beckles P.Eng. Corix, Manager, Project Development 

  • Doug Whillans- MITS Air Conditioning Inc, Hydronic Specialist 

  • Ivana Safar, Cortix, Director, District Energy Development 

  • Keith Bate, Creative Energy,Community Energy Advocate 

  • Niall Pidgeon, FVB Energy 

  • Murat Basarir, TD Bank, Senior Manager of Sustainable Finance 

  • Sam DeCaria, i2 Developments, Vice-president 

  • Joseph Hong, i2 Developments, Senior Planner 

  • Meghan Wilson, Daniels Corporation, Senior Manager Sustainability 

  • Ridhima Nayyar, RioCan, AVP, Sustainability 

  • Aleks Poniatowski, RioCan, Manager Development Sustainability & Building Science 

  • Behnoosh Ramezani, Oxford Property Group, Manager, Operational Excellence and Sustainability  

  • Veronica Maggisano, Oxford Property Group,Vice President of Development 

Pull up a chair. There's room at our table.

We're always making space for partners moving the energy transition forward.

Whether you want to collaborate, sponsor, or build something new together, we're always making space for partners moving the transition forward.

Our work is shaped by the partners who sit alongside us.

Community organizations who connect us to the households who need support most. Municipalities and utilities working toward shared climate goals. Industry organizations training the retrofit workforce. Funders making new programs possible.

Each partner brings something the work needs, and the table grows stronger every time someone new pulls up a chair.

If you see yourself in this work, at any scale, in any role, we'd love to hear from you.

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