Internat Energy Solutions Canada

Sustainability Consulting

  • Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies
  • Greenshouse Gas Verification
  • Climate Change Vulnerability
    and Adaptation


Energy Efficiency

  • Energy Audits
  • Energy Modelling
  • Sustainable Design



Renewable Energy

  • Feasibility Analysis
  • System Modelling
  • System Design



Our team
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Andrea Sabelli - MA
Andrea has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Environment from Concordia University (2008) and a Master of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto (2009).  Her thesis work examined the carbon market, and forestry offset projects in the Peruvian Amazon. Specifically, exploring how such projects are developed and the ability of small-scale farmers to participate in the carbon trade.

Andrea has extensive knowledge and experience concerning the topics of: climate change; energy and forestry policies; renewable energy solutions and land management practices; and carbon markets from a regulatory and voluntary perspective.  Her role at Internat Energy Solutions Canada (IESC) involves developing emission factors for use within Bilan Carbone®, a GHG emissions tool.  This tool will eventually be applied in North American GHG quantification projects.  With the support of the IESC technical team, Andrea also conducts GHG verifications for quantification projects.

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Chris Palis - MES, BScE. (Mech), LEED AP

Chris has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Professional Internship from Queen's University (2003) and a Master of Environmental Studies with a graduate diploma in Business and the Environment (2010) from York University.  His thesis work examined the effectiveness of the Ontario Power Authority's Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program in relation to other leading jurisdictions with renewable energy incentive programs.

Chris has extensive knowledge and experience concerning the topics of: the OPA FIT Program; technical and financial analysis of renewable energy systems; developing project scope, budget, and timing; developing analytical process flow; and technical report composition.  His primary roles at IESC involves managing all project work related to renewable energy, reviewing IESC reports for quality, and advising junior staff.  Chris uses his knowledge, developed through years of experience in engineering consulting, to provide input for all areas of the company.

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Erick Lachapelle, PhD
Erick has a Bachelor of Social Science in Political Science and Public Policy from the University of Ottawa (2002) and PhD in Political Science from the University of Toronto (2011).  His dissertation focused on climate change policy, specifically on carbon pricing in the OECD.  Erick has published several conference papers, research projects and has been lecturing on themes related to energy security and climate change.

Erick has previously worked as a research associate and policy analyst in Ottawa for several federal government departments, including Natural Resources Canada, and a public policy think tank, the Public Policy Forum.

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Ian Stahlbrand, MASc

Ian has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics with Mechanical Engineering specialization from Queen’s University (2008) and a Master of Applied Science in Building Science from Ryerson University (2011). His research focused on simulating natural convection in passive solar low energy building designs.

Ian’s role at IESC involves assisting with energy efficiency and energy conservation projects, including on-site building evaluations, energy modelling, and reporting. He has a strong background in building science, building services, and renewable energy systems.

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Kevin Tse, B.Sc., M.E.S.
Kevin has a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Biology from the University of Toronto (2008) and a Master of Environment and Sustainability from the University of Western Ontario (2010).

Kevin is responsible for the development of IESC's GHG Emissions Calculator.  Using software programming, he develops the ideas and input from the technical team to create a user-friendly innovative GHG emissions tool.  Kevin's responsibilities include supporting other GHG projects at IESC consisting of: verification; quantification; and emissions factor research.  Kevin has professional experience in GHG quantification and Strategic Sustainable Development.

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Livio Nichillo, P.Eng, LEED AP, EPt(GHG)

Livio has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Professional Internship from Queen's University (2003) and is a Master of Engineering candidate at the University of Toronto (expected 2011).  He was granted a Professional Engineer license in the province of Ontario in July of 2007.

Livio is the CEO and Engineering Manager of IESC.  In addition to his duties as CEO, he is very active in the company's marquee projects and provides technical knowledge on GHG emission projects for both voluntary and regulated markets.  His prior professional experience was internationally oriented while working as an engineer in France and China.

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Shawn Ruff, MBSc

Shawn has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics with Professional Internship from Queen's University (2003) and is a Master of Building Science candidate at Ryerson University (expected 2012). His research focuses on Building Science challenges and opportunities in developing sustainable buildings through the transformation of existing properties and development of new construction designs.

Shawn has extensive knowledge and experience concerning the topics of: the Toronto Green Development Standard; energy conservation incentive programs; energy modelling and simulation techniques; technical and financial analysis of energy efficient mechanical and electrical building systems; developing project scope, budget, and timing; and technical report composition. His primary roles at IESC involves managing efficiency and conservation projects; on site building evaluations; client and third party interaction; and project implementation.  Shawn has developed excellent project management and communication skills through years of experience in the automotive supply chain industry.

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Tony Harapin, M. Eng
Tony has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo (1998) and a Masters of Engineering in Engineering and Public Policy from McMaster University (2010).  His research project involved examination of technical, economic and policy barriers to deployment of community energy systems in Ontario, including policies to enable energy efficiency and conservation.

Tony has experience with Ontario energy policies as related to conventional and renewable sources including: solar photovoltaic; district energy and CHP based systems.  He has expertise in GHG verification and quantification projects; sustainable communities; renewable energy deployment and life-cycle analysis.  His role at IESC involves providing support on renewable energy projects and GHG emission quantifications.  Tony's previous experience includes commercial design and applications engineering in analog and radio frequency semiconductor industry in both the USA and Canada.