Chris Caners
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Energy Manager
Association of Energy EngineersOct, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Professional Engineer
Professional Engineers OntarioApr, 2008- Sep, 2024
Experience
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SolarShare
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New Zealand
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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General Manager
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May 2016 - Present
SolarShare is Canada’s leading renewable energy co-op, with more than 15 MW of installed solar capacity in operation, financed through more than $40 million in innovative Solar Bonds. Chris is responsible to the Board of Directors for financing strategy, management, operations, and business development. SolarShare is Canada’s leading renewable energy co-op, with more than 15 MW of installed solar capacity in operation, financed through more than $40 million in innovative Solar Bonds. Chris is responsible to the Board of Directors for financing strategy, management, operations, and business development.
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Caners Consulting
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Consultant
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May 2016 - Present
Chris advises a spectrum of organizations on climate, energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability. This includes GHG inventories, projects, verification and mitigation, sustainability and GHG strategy, and energy efficiency and renewable energy assessments. Chris advises a spectrum of organizations on climate, energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability. This includes GHG inventories, projects, verification and mitigation, sustainability and GHG strategy, and energy efficiency and renewable energy assessments.
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University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
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Canada
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Instructor
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Jan 2021 - Present
Chris is an instructor for SCS 3574 Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting including GHG inventories and projects. He also teaches SCS 3573 Sustainability Reporting which covers sustainability concepts, environmental, social and governance reporting and established and emerging sustainability frameworks such as TCFD and GRI. Chris is an instructor for SCS 3574 Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting including GHG inventories and projects. He also teaches SCS 3573 Sustainability Reporting which covers sustainability concepts, environmental, social and governance reporting and established and emerging sustainability frameworks such as TCFD and GRI.
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Avondale Private Capital
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Canada
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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Sep 2021 - Present
Avondale Private Capital supports transactions that use capital as a tool for meaningful positive impact, accelerate capital flows into sustainable finance, energy transition finance, energy infrastructure, or support greenhouse gas reducing carbon markets. Avondale Private Capital supports transactions that use capital as a tool for meaningful positive impact, accelerate capital flows into sustainable finance, energy transition finance, energy infrastructure, or support greenhouse gas reducing carbon markets.
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ICF
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Tunisia
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Construction
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Senior Manager
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Jul 2007 - Apr 2016
Chris successfully managed a wide range of energy and environmental engagements over close to 9 years with ICF. In particular, he led conservation potential studies, energy efficiency program assessment and designed, and evaluations of emissions related regulations and policies across North America on behalf of government and commercial clients. He also has experience with facility energy efficiency assessments and greenhouse gas verification for emissions reporting (conventional and unconventional oil and gas extraction, processing and transmission, cogeneration, power generation and mining) and emission reductions projects across Canada, including energy efficiency, anaerobic wastewater treatment, acid gas injection, enhanced oil recovery, wind energy, aerobic composting, and landfill gas.
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Product Designer
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May 2013 - Oct 2014
A fast-growing for-profit social enterprise, M-KOPA Solar is an innovative finance company based in Nairobi. Leveraging Kenya’s mobile banking system and cellular technology, M-KOPA offers high-quality products via uncomplicated financing arrangements that improve the lives of East Africans. At M-KOPA, Chris led the design and market research of a solar powered irrigation system suitable for sale to smallholder farmers in East Africa, including technical research, partnership development, field-testing and market analysis.
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sustainability Manager
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
The Sustainability Office was established as one of the first of its kind in North America, harnessing the energy of students, staff and faculty to drive environmental innovation. Chris managed the growth of the Sustainability Office from 6 to more than 30 full and part-time employees and was responsible for employee and stakeholder management, strategic planning, and budget administration. He successfully established the university’s first greenhouse gas and resource inventory and a cross-campus Sustainability Board, supervised the roll-out of a comprehensive community based social marketing campaign for energy efficiency, and was key to the implementation of energy efficiency projects.
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Queen's University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2002 - May 2005
As a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Chris successfully supported professors and students by leading scheduled and supplementary tutorials, administering and evaluating student exams and tests, and completing research for courses including Engineering Graphics, Heat Transfer, Advanced Energy Systems, and Fuel Cell Technology. As a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Chris successfully supported professors and students by leading scheduled and supplementary tutorials, administering and evaluating student exams and tests, and completing research for courses including Engineering Graphics, Heat Transfer, Advanced Energy Systems, and Fuel Cell Technology.
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Education
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2002 - 2005
Queen's University
Master of Engineering, M.Sc. (Eng.), Mechanical Engineering -
1997 - 2002
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Science, B.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
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