Gary Thompson is an experienced energy professional with over 30 years’ experience, recognized as a leader, strategic thinker and grid modernization innovator. His experiences currently include management and development of energy solutions related system planning, transmission and distribution electricity grid and industrial infrastructure, including; Innovation, Smart Grid, Protection & Coordination, Monitoring and Control (SCADA), Solar PV, Combine Heat and Power Plants and Energy Storage. He has facilitated the review, and interconnection planning of 2500+ distributed energy resources. The recipient of national industry awards from CANSIA and CEA. Gary is a member of technical standards committees, including CSA, and IEC covering solar, wind, vehicle to grid and energy storage. An Educator/Researcher, he is currently a Lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University.He possesses 25 years’ experience in Board Governance, serving on Boards related to industry advocacy, education, government, law enforcement and social services.