TENs 5.0 - Session 5: Role of Gas & Electric Utilities in TENs

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT

Location: Salon 205/207

Workshop Presenter(s)

Patrick Tawagi

Director, Development, District Energy Systems
Énergir
AT

Andreea Toma, PEng

Senior Key Account Manager
BC Hydro, British Columbia, Canada
Laurie Heuff

Vice President, Distribution System Planning & Asset Management
Hydro Ottawa

Moderator(s)

Sonja Wilson, MSc, PEng (she/her/hers)

Principal
Reshape Strategies
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As the energy landscape evolves, traditional utilities are redefining their role. This session explores how gas and electric utilities are engaging with TENs—whether as partners, operators, or enablers of electrified and low-carbon thermal systems.