Michael Pathak

Michael Pathak is the Manager of Large Buildings in the Climate Action team at Toronto Hydro. In this role, Mike and his team help remove barriers to customers’ decarbonization and electrification goals with a focus heating and domestic hot water. Mike has been supporting decarbonization and energy efficiency measures for over 15 years. He has worked on Solar Photovoltaic research, designing net zero homes and small commercial buildings, as well as driving energy efficiency in all building sectors through the Save On Energy programs. Currently, Mike is on the Ontario Society of Professional Engineering Climate taskforce. Mike has a MASc and BASc from Queen’s University. He is also a Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manger. This session explores how collaboration between building customers, program support initiatives, and service providers can drive measurable improvements in building performance and long-term asset value. Each perspective will highlight practical approaches