Krigh Bachmann

In this episode of ‘Expanding the Possible’, our guest is Krigh Bachmann, HH Angus’ Design Technology Leader, who has more than twenty years of design experience and technical expertise in the integration of digital technology. Krigh discusses how to incorporate the ISO 19650 standard into digital practices, the value of a common data environment, and how to start defining digital requirements.

Episode 11, "Improve Project Outcomes with ISO 19650"

Energy

Mike Hassaballa, HH Angus’ Lead Consultant on Energy Infrastructure, summarizes the ‘need to know’ about Ontario’s current electricity market reform.

May 1, 2025 wasn’t just a date on IESO’s calendar. It marked the start of Ontario’s boldest electricity market reform since 2002, a full system reboot designed to fix inefficiencies that have quietly cost ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars per year.

If you’re an energy engineer, building owner, electricity generator, distributed energy resources (DER) developer, or anyone whose business touches the grid, this is the moment to pay attention - the playing field is shifting under our feet.

Why Reform? Because the Old System Was Broken 

Since its inception, Ontario’s market has used a “two-schedule” system: one engine for dispatch, another for price. It’s like driving with one GPS for the map and another for fuel costs - they never aligned. That disconnect forced Ontario to pay ~$100 million annually in Congestion Management Settlement Credits (CMSC), a patch to make up for pricing that didn’t reflect grid realities. Even worse, these payments created gaming opportunities and buried congestion costs in opaque adjustments.

CHP - Combined Heat and Power
DAM - Day-Ahead Market
DER - Distributed Energy Resources
CMSC - Congestion Management Settlement Credits
HOEP - Hourly Ontario Energy Price
LMP - Locational Marginal Pricing
MRP - Market Renewal Program
IESO - Independent Energy System Operator
NYISO - New York Independent System Operator
OZP - Ontario Zonal Price
ERUC - Enhanced Real-Time Unit Commitment
PJM - Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland Interconnection
PPAs - Power Purchase Agreements
PRL - Price Responsive Load
SSM - Single Schedule Market

What’s Changing?

The Market Renewal Program (MRP) replaces this duct-taped design with a cleaner, more efficient architecture, centered around:

  1. Single Schedule Market (SSM): No more separate pricing and dispatch. Now, dispatch decisions and locational prices are produced in a single algorithm that respects transmission limits. This ends routine CMSC payouts. Other side payment mechanisms will be retained but with significant modifications that address inefficiencies.
  2. Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP): Every node on the grid gets its own price. Electricity now costs more where the grid is tight and less where it’s plentiful. Think of it as price transparency with surgical precision.
  3. Day-Ahead Market (DAM): Ontario’s first real forward market. You can now buy/sell electricity a day in advance at locked-in prices. Generators gain certainty, flexible loads and DERs get new revenue tools.

Together, these form the backbone of a smarter, more transparent, and more disciplined electricity marketplace.

What Does This Mean for You? Let’s Break It Down.

Building Owners & Facility Operators

  1. Your energy strategy just got more powerful and more complex.
  2. With DAM and LMP, there are real savings in shifting load or using storage strategically.
  3. Demand Response can be now financially binding. Flexible HVAC, batteries, and thermal storage? Time to monetize!

New Risks, Bigger Rewards

If you’re a Class A customer or run a large energy portfolio, Ontario’s Market Renewal Program isn’t just noise in the background - it’s a new cost structure with real cashflow consequences. And if you know how to play it? You can win.

Goodbye Hourly Ontario Energy Price - Hello Locational Pricing

Your old HOEP-indexed strategies are now out of date. Under MRP:

  • You’ll settle energy at the Ontario Zonal Price (OZP) or possibly at your local LMP if you’re a dispatchable load.
  • If you’re in a high-demand, import-constrained zone (e.g., Greater Toronto Area or Ottawa), expect higher average prices.
  • If you’re in a surplus or export-constrained zone, you might benefit from lower wholesale prices. What this means: location-based cost volatility is now a real factor in your energy bill.

Day-Ahead Market = New Procurement Strategy

The new DAM is a two-settlement system. For savvy operators, this is a big win:

  • You can lock in prices a day in advance, smoothing your cost curves and budgeting with more confidence.
  • If you operate flexible loads, you can bid reductions into the DAM (via Price Responsive Load or demand response mechanisms) and get paid to not consume.
  • You can hedge LMP exposure more precisely using DAM data and new tools from energy retailers.

This isn’t theory. It’s a new market you can play in, every single day.

Time to Update
Your Playbook

This is not business as usual. You’ll need to:

  • Map your site’s LMP exposure.
  • Evaluate procurement strategy changes fixed vs index, DAM participation, retailer contracts.
  • Explore whether PRL registration makes sense (yes, it requires telemetry and some effort, but the economics may justify it).
  • Work with consultants and energy advisors who understand basis risk, nodal dynamics, and two-settlement optimization.

Risks If You Sit Still

  • Prices will spike in some areas. If you can’t respond or hedge, you’re exposed.
  • Retailers will pass through these costs, maybe with a delay, maybe with a markup.
  • This is no longer a passive procurement game.

Bottom line: You’ve been given tools, don’t leave them in the box.

Generators and
Developers

  1. Location matters more than ever. A generator in a congested zone could see higher returns. In surplus zones? Brace for negative prices.
  2. The end of CMSC means no more side-payments. You either make money or you don’t.
  3. DAM and Enhanced Real-Time Unit Commitment (ERUC) help you manage risk and fuel costs better, but you’ll need sharper bidding strategies.

The Market Just Got Smarter;
Your Project Model Should Too

For developers building the next wave of Ontario’s energy infrastructure solar, battery, CHP, or hybrid systems MRP isn’t background noise. It’s the new rulebook for how you’ll make money (or not) on future assets. This market reset directly affects siting decisions, financial models, and bankability.

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Location is No Longer Just About Interconnection

With Locational Marginal Pricing, every project will earn based on its nodal value. That means:

  • A battery in a congested urban zone could make 3–4X more on arbitrage than one in a low-price surplus zone.
  • A CHP unit near a load pocket might earn premium capacity value, while the same asset in a hydro-rich region faces rock-bottom LMPs.

If your site selection doesn’t model nodal prices, you’re already behind.

The Day-Ahead Market
= Revenue Certainty

Ontario finally has a real DAM. For developers, this changes the game:

  • You can lock in prices before real-time volatility hits.
  • You can offer flexible assets (e.g. batteries, demand response portfolios) into the DAM and earn guaranteed revenue.
  • You can better structure merchant revenue models without relying entirely on fixed contracts or PPAs.
  • For the first time, Ontario supports a merchant style pathway that looks more like NYISO or PJM.

LMP = Real Investment Signal

Persistent price separation across zones will now show:

  • Where to build new supply
  • Where storage earns best arbitrage margins
  • Where demand response or DER aggregation can fill a local gap

This means you don’t have to rely on opaque planning reports or uplift data anymore the market will show you where you’re needed. And for large-scale infrastructure (transmission-connected projects, utility-scale batteries), this clarity can make the difference between bankable and borderline.

The Complexity is Real

  • You’ll need to model nodal revenue, not just average price curves.
  • Intertie projects and exporters must now navigate DAM pricing at the border node which can vary substantially.
  • MRP introduces Market Power Mitigation, Make- Whole Payments, and two-settlement accounting. That’s a lot of financial logic to wrap into your pro forma.

Your financial model still assumes a fixed HOEP or simple real-time average? Time to hit delete.

Bottom line: Given the rules just changed, developers who understand nodal pricing, DAM strategy, and basis risk will capture upside. Those who don’t may build stranded assets.

DER Operators

  1. Batteries, solar, and CHP all gain better market access.
  2. Arbitrage opportunities multiply under LMP and DAM.
  3. Sophistication is required: small players may need aggregators or software to navigate the complexity.

If you own or operate DERs batteries, CHP, rooftop solar, or aggregated HVAC systems, the MRP is a paradigm shift. We’re moving from a world of flat prices and opaque value streams to a market where location and flexibility directly determine your revenue.

The Big Shift is From Uniform Pricing to Granular Value

Under the old HOEP system, a solar installation in a congested downtown node earned the same as one in a remote surplus region. That’s over.

Now with Locational Marginal Pricing, a battery in a Toronto high-rise during peak hours might see $200/ MWh prices, while a wind farm in the Northwest gets a negative LMP during surplus. If you’re not thinking in nodal terms, your revenue models will be wrong.

Day-Ahead Market = Better Tools, More Certainty

The DAM is a gift to flexible DERs:

  • You can now bid in expected production or curtailment in advance.
  • If you lock in a day-ahead price, you know your value before real-time volatility hits.
  • Aggregators can offer portfolios of DERs HVAC controls, batteries, or EV fleets into the DAM and get paid for reliability.

This turns DERs into serious market players. You’re not just shaving peaks - you’re offering dispatchable, schedulable services.

Price Volatility = Arbitrage Playground

MRP introduces real volatility in both time and space. For smart DER operators, that’s not a risk - it’s a playground:

  • Charge your battery when LMPs dip (e.g., midday solar oversupply).
  • Discharge when your node spikes (e.g., during constrained peaks in urban zones).
  • Bid demand response or CHP output into the DAM for guaranteed returns.

The IESO Is Watching

The IESO wants DERs in the market. Parallel initiatives (DER Market Integration, telemetry standards, aggregation rules) are evolving fast. But onboarding is still a barrier especially for small players.

If your business model relied on net-metering or fixed feed-in contracts, it’s time to model LMP exposure and DAM participation seriously.

Flexibility is now bankable. But a warning: this Isn’t Plug-and-Play anymore.

  • MRP is complex bidding, settlement, nodal forecasts, market power mitigation rules.
  • DERs will need forecasting, optimization, and compliance tools.
  • Many will rely on aggregators or retail partners to handle the backend.

And here’s the twist: inflexible DERs (e.g., standalone solar in surplus regions) could see low or negative prices during off-peak hours. Without storage or curtailment capability, they might be paid little or even be penalized.

Who Loses?

  • Passive participants - those used to fixed prices, predictable CMSC payouts, or set-it-and-forget-it operations will struggle.
  • Projects in surplus regions (especially non-dispatchable renewables) may see lower spot revenue.
  • Retailers and LDCs will need to rethink
    procurement and risk exposure.

Strategic Takeaway

This isn’t just an IT system upgrade, it’s a complete behavioral reset for Ontario’s electricity sector. The old rules rewarded predictability. The new rules reward flexibility, location, and foresight.

My Final Thoughts

MRP is not perfect. It’s complex, introduces volatility, and demands a steeper learning curve. But it is built on reasonable ideas, and it opens the door for smart energy users and innovators to thrive.

Whether you’re bidding into the DAM, optimizing building loads, or developing the next battery project, your next move should assume MRP is the new normal.

Please reach out if you have insights or would like to discuss facilities needs.

Mike Hassaballa

Mike Hassaballa, M.A.Sc., P.Eng

Lead Consultant, Energy Infrastructure, Senior Engineer

mike.hassaballa@hhangus.com

Energy Master

Introduction

In 2022, the building sector accounted for approximately 13% of Canada’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (see Figure 1), or the equivalent of 89 million tonnes of CO₂. This makes it the third-highest emitting sector after Oil & Gas and Transportation.[1] Fossil fuel consumption and GHG emissions remain among the most pressing contributors to climate change, with various sectors of the economy playing a role in escalating the crisis. Negative impacts of GHGs on Earth’s climate include prolonged droughts, disruptions to food production, accelerated ice cap melting and rising sea levels. This whitepaper provides the building sector with key insights into Energy Master Planning, and details methodologies and strategies for improving efficiency and sustainability in buildings. It presents HH Angus’ approach for conducting energy-related feasibility studies and energy master plans. These studies are designed to help clients navigate both major and minor concerns regarding energy consumption and GHG emissions in buildings.

Climate change is an urgent global challenge with significant social, economic, and political implications. The rapid pace of environmental changes has placed substantial pressure on policy makers, scientists, and industry leaders to devise effective mitigation strategies.

Climate action is a fundamental component of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Goal #13 emphasizes the development and deployment of effective, scalable, and affordable solutions to mitigate climate change. Governments, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to incorporate sustainability into long-term strategies and policies.

Interrelations of the SDGs 

The 17 SDGs are interrelated and go beyond solving specific problems, as each depends on the others to be achieved. Climate Action (Goal #13) is related to Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (Goal #9), which focuses on the potential benefits of utilizing new technologies and more efficient and sustainable use of resources. [2, 3] This is particularly relevant to how HH Angus approaches projects, with the goal of utilizing the most efficient technologies in the market to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability targets. Climate action is also related to Responsible Consumption and Production (Goal #12), which promotes programs for more sustainable consumption and production of resources, and encourages sustainable practices in line with national policies. [4]

Building Sector Vulnerability

Buildings are indispensable to human activities, providing spaces for offices, warehouses, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and residential housing. However, the energy-intensive nature of buildings presents challenges, particularly when poor planning and management lead to excessive energy consumption and high operational costs

Basic Key Performance Indicators

Each building exhibits unique energy consumption patterns, commonly measured through Energy Use Intensity (EUI). Every building type has a specific median EUI, which refers to the energy consumed by the building in relation to its gross floor area. Figure 2 presents the EUIs for the common property types in Canada. [5]

GHG emission lock-in occurs when fossil fuel-intensive systems continue to prevent the transition to low-carbon alternatives.[6] This phenomenon is common in the building sector due to the long lifespans of buildings and limited opportunities for natural interventions and retrofits. To avoid this, building managers must allocate time and resources to develop an effective Energy Master Plan that acts as a roadmap to help improve the efficiency of mechanical and electrical systems, reduce operational costs, meet public expectations, and ultimately achieve sustainability by a pre-defined time.

Energy Master Planning emerges as an essential mechanism for enabling organizations to adopt proactive approaches to energy use and efficiency. This aligns with broader sustainability efforts which aim to promote cleaner technologies, responsible energy consumption, and resilient infrastructure.

Energy Master Planning

HH Angus' Energy Infrastructure Team Methodology

Partnering with HH Angus offers clients valuable benefits for conducting both short-term and long-term feasibility studies. Our long tradition of engineering low energy and sustainable buildings enables us to surpass expectations and set new benchmarks in efficiency. Our deep industry knowledge, combined with strong relationships, allows HH Angus to assist clients with project funding challenges; in addition, our team conducts building analyses to generate realistic results that can be implemented to achieve project goals. We also have a deep understanding of healthcare operations and resiliency requirements. Our team believes that sustainability is the natural outcome of good planning and design practices, and we achieve this through the following methodology:

Data Gathering
This process ensures that all building information is collected, including but not limited to:

  • Utility data: a minimum of 12 months of
    energy bills (preferably three years)
  • Building information: size, use, construction year,
    major mechanical and electrical equipment
  • Envelope characteristics: walls, windows, floors
    and roofs
  • Existing drawings: floor layouts, mechanical
    schematics and electrical diagrams
  • Previous studies: energy audits, capital plans
    and inventories.

Baseline Model Assessment
In this step, HH Angus develops an energy model of the building based on the provided data to assess the energy consumption profile, energy cost, and associated GHG emissions. This helps us gain an understanding of the impact of various energy conservation initiatives. Based on the type of building, we analyze several energy efficiency or conservation measures related to buildings systems, such as hot and chilled water, steam, natural gas, and electricity. We then focus on managing building energy consumption in a way that will reduce the demand across the different energy loads.

Our benchmarking uses Energy Star Portfolio Manager, a no-cost, interactive energy management tool that allows users to assess and monitor energy consumption in their building.[7] This step is important as it enables us to understand the existing building stock and to manage expectations regarding what is achievable.

The next task involves conducting site visits to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, identify areas for improvement, and interview the property manager and operational team to better understand the current condition of the building. This process also helps us assess factors impacting energy changes such as activity, weather, service-level effects (e.g., increased use of auxiliary equipment) and structural factors.

Next, we develop a comprehensive energy model of the existing building using a reliable energy modeling software such as RETScreen Expert, IES, or Energyplus. This allows us to match the building’s current energy consumption with various input parameters. Key inputs include (but are not limited to):

  • Envelope information:
    • U-Values & R-Values for walls, windows, external doors, floor and roof
    • Window-To-Wall Ratio (WWR) and Solar Heat-Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
  • Heating and cooling system description such as equipment, capacities and seasonal efficiencies
  • Ventilation system information
  • Lighting, plug, and other types of loads

The team conducts load calculations for each thermal zone in the building, including the heating and cooling loads. This is done to determine the peak loads that the proposed measures will have to meet. Next is the energy use analysis, which focuses on the used energy in response to internal loads such as lighting and plug loads, and heat loss through the building envelope (walls, windows, roof, etc.). HH Angus can conduct this analysis on an hourly basis to estimate the building’s annual energy use. Lastly, we organize in-person or virtual workshops to share progress, confirm the overall direction of the study, and discuss milestones, scheduling, and potential conflicts.

Feasibility Study and Analysis
Once we establish a clear understanding of the baseline system, the HH Angus team explores multiple pathways to enhance overall system performance. This process involves three key steps: target selection, measure analysis, and pathway development.

Target Selection: We identify key client goals to refine the project scope and set measurable objectives, such as a specific reduction in energy consumption and GHG emissions. Meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs) are established to track progress.

Measure Analysis: Each proposed measure is assessed based on feasibility, economic viability, and implementation potential. High-level design details and underlying assumptions are documented to ensure clarity.

Pathways Development: Rather than treating building systems independently, we integrate them into holistic pathways, grouping measures into strategic packages. The focus is primarily on electric and thermal energy systems, balancing four critical elements:

  • Energy Demand: Reducing overall energy consumption through efficiency improvements and building envelope enhancements
  • Energy Distribution: Ensuring efficient energy delivery to minimize unnecessary losses and costs
  • Energy Storage: Retaining excess energy for future use through battery and thermal storage systems
  • Energy Generation: Implementing renewable energy solutions, such as solar PV systems, to produce on-site electricity

To develop and assess these pathways, our process includes:

  1. Formulating pathways by selecting and combining the most effective measures, in consultation with manufacturers and suppliers
  2. Developing energy models for each pathway and comparing them to the baseline
  3. Conducting a SWOT analysis to evaluate Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
  4. Coordinating with utility providers to select the best energy sources and estimate costs
  5. Performing a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) to assess capital costs, funding opportunities, energy and carbon costs, and long-term financial viability

The team conducts a thorough financial analysis, beginning with the development of a capital cost estimate based on the class estimate outlined in the scope of work. This estimate factors in equipment costs, constructability, necessary upgrades, and potential disruptions to building operations. Additionally, the operational costs, including utility and maintenance costs, are calculated and modeled on an annual basis. A sensitivity analysis is then performed to assess the impact of variable factors, such as utility rate escalation, carbon tax, inflation, discount rates, and emission factors, providing a comprehensive understanding of how changes in these assumptions influence the overall financial outlook.

Finally, we compare the developed pathways against the baseline model, ranking them based on project-specific criteria such as efficiency, reliability, environmental impact, cost, constructability, ease of implementation, and safety.

Energy Strategy Towards a Goal

This step involves developing a roadmap to ensure the selected pathway is successfully implemented. This process, also known as Energy Master Planning, is a “strategic vision for the production, distribution, consumption, and conservation of energy in a building, campus or community.”[8]

Efforts are focused on understanding the site’s future needs, providing a comprehensive approach to energy management, and ensuring that key goals are met sustainably. A crucial task is collaborating with stakeholders to develop a plan with reasonable terms and timelines.

A measurement and verification phase is necessary to track the performance of the installed systems against expected energy savings and GHG reduction targets. The operational strategies must be adjusted based on the performance data to optimize energy efficiency and comfort. The plan should comply with municipal and regional standards. Additionally, the development of energy policies should be initiated to support the implementation of such a plan. A detailed schedule/timeline with milestones should be developed to track the progress of each phase.

Post-Project Monitoring and Validation

This step will ensure that the building owners and operators have a clear plan to manage their energy consumption. This is done by evaluating the current state of energy management that the facility has in terms of commitment, planning, organization, financing, tracking, communication and training.

This plan will help achieve the targets/goals identified during the Feasibility Study and Analysis step. It will outline the actions required, assign responsibility for each task, estimate the cost of implementation, define the duration of each action, and establish the KPIs to measure success. Additionally, the plan will identify methods to ensure smooth and continuous improvement.

The plan will also discuss the importance of training and education, informing individuals about the dangers of the climate change crisis and how they can contribute positively to minimize energy consumption. The final step will include tracking and publicizing incremental achievements toward carbon neutrality, while updating the energy master plan goals as needed. These updates can be triggered by:

  • Changes to policies and regulations
  • Changes to technologies and service offerings
  • The desire to adopt a more aggressive decarbonization scenario, which maximizes the cumulative GHG reductions over the study period.

Conclusion

Energy Master Planning is essential for enhancing operational efficiency and promoting sustainability in the building sector. By leveraging a structured, data-driven methodology, HH Angus assists clients in identifying opportunities, implementing innovative solutions, and aligning their energy strategies with long-term sustainability goals. Strategic energy planning provides a clear pathway for organizations to optimize energy usage and future-proof their infrastructure. Through a combination of advanced modeling, feasibility studies and implementation strategies, HH Angus is committed to helping clients transition toward a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

Case Study:

Decarbonization Feasibility Study for 4 Manchester Court

HH Angus was tasked with conducting an extensive decarbonization study for the 4 Manchester Court warehouse in Bolton, Ontario, which has a gross floor area of 253,000 ft2. This study followed the seven-step guideline outlined by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR), as shown in Figure 3. The study focused on assessing the building’s energy performance and suggesting ways to reduce GHG emissions.

References

[1] Environment and Climate Change Canada. (2024). Where Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions come from: 2024 National Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Canada.ca. https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/05/where-canadas-greenhouse-gas-emissions-come-from-2024-national-greenhouse-gas-inventory.html

[2] International Institute for Sustainable Development. (n.d.). Goal 13 - climate action. SDG Knowledge Hub. https://sdg.iisd.org/sdgs/goal-13-climate-action/

[3] Government of Canada. (2024). Canada.ca. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/agenda-2030/industries-innovation-infrastructure.html

[4] International Institute for Sustainable Development. (n.d.-a). Goal 12 -responsible consumption & production. SDG Knowledge Hub. https://sdg.iisd.org/sdgs/goal-12-responsible-consumption-production/

[5] Energy Star. (2018). Canadian energy use intensity by property type. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca/files/energy/pdf/Canadian National Median Tables-EN-Aug2018-7.pdf

[6] Sato, I., Elliott, B., & Schumer, C. (2021). What is carbon lock-in and how can we avoid it? World Resources Institute. https://www.wri.org/insights/carbon-lock-in-definition

[7] Portfolio manager. Energy Star. (2024). https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resources/portfoliomanager#:~:text=EPA%27s%20ENERGY%20STAR%20Portfolio%20Manager%20is%20a%20nocost%2C,energy%20and%20water%20consumption%20across%20your%20building%20portfolio

[8] Barker, M. (2024). Energy master plan. EnergyFlexibility.org. https://www.energyflexibility.org/energy-masterplan/#:~:text=You%20will%20need%20a%20roadmap%20showing%20you%20how,policies%2C%20and%20strategies%20for%20the%20short-%20and%20long-term

Key Highlights:

A total of six GHG reduction pathways were developed to provide options for replacing the existing mechanical system. Proposed pathways included an all-electric heating system and Air Source Heat Pump system. Additional pathways suggested included different solar PV layouts and a battery energy storage system in combination with the previously mentioned pathways. The recommended pathway will help the facility reduce both energy consumption and GHG emissions by 53.2% and 88.5% respectively, within a relatively short period. This aligns with the site’s capital replacement cycle for equipment.

Souheib Seddi

Souheib Seddi, B.A.Sc., M.Eng

Mechanical Engineering Designer, Energy Infrastructure

souheib.seddi@hhangus.com

Souheib Seddi is a Mechanical Engineering Designer at HH Angus, specializing in the design of mechanical systems such as heat pumps, chiller and boiler plants, and performing load calculations. He has advanced expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, and RETScreen Expert. Souheib has significant project experience, including conducting comprehensive energy and decarbonization analyses to reduce building energy consumption and lowering GHG emissions, developing detailed energy models for decarbonization, pathways, and assessing feasibility through financial and life-cycle analyses. His previous experience includes designing a thermal oxidizer to limit pollution from sour gases and hydrogen sulfide. Souheib holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science from Texas A&M University

Mike Hassaballa

Mike Hassaballa, M.A.Sc., P.Eng

Lead Consultant, Energy Infrastructure, Senior Engineer

mike.hassaballa@hhangus.com

Mike Hassaballa serves as HH Angus’ Lead Consultant, Energy Infrastructure, with a focus on advancing sustainable building design and operations. Since joining the firm, Mike has been dedicated to decarbonizing heating and cooling systems, implementing energy-efficient initiatives, and promoting eco-friendly practices. His expertise spans HVAC systems, chilled water systems, smart building automation, and integrating low-carbon renewable energy sources. He is committed to optimizing energy performance and reducing carbon footprints in buildings. Mike holds a Master of Applied Science from McMaster University and has completed graduate coursework in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His extensive project experience includes leading energy efficiency initiatives for commercial, industrial, and healthcare clients, such as Enwave Energy Corporation’s low carbon heat pump plant, Cadillac Fairview’s TD Centre energy plan, and St. John’s Rehab’s microturbine cogeneration feasibility study.

Diane Lee

We’re pleased to announce that Diane Lee has been promoted to Associate Director in HH Angus’ Technology Division. Diane is responsible for overseeing highly complex projects for the Technology team in the mission critical and healthcare sectors in both Canada and the US. Her diverse skillsets serve our clients and team well, as they include a rare combination of commissioning, project management and project delivery experience from working on consultant, contractor and client delivery aspects of projects. This unique blend of skills can only be acquired over time and through many successful projects. Diane’s expertise also supports our project management, technical and business administration functions and continuous improvement

Diane is currently focused on leading one of our high-profile mission critical projects throughout the US. This includes management and oversight in project delivery for a combination of design and engineering, commissioning, quality assurance and quality control services. Several of the projects located in Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City and Dallas. Most notably, our Technology team is thrilled to share their next new project located in Phoenix, Arizona.

While her focus is on mission critical, Diane continues to expand her experience in healthcare and is an integral team member at our Royal Columbian Hospital, PH2 Redevelopment project in British Columbia as the Commissioning Authority Compliance Consultant. Her leadership position will continue to include supporting Craig Sievenpiper, Vice President, Technology with the management of operations and teams located throughout multiple offices. Diane is also a local leader for our Calgary operations alongside Nick Mons, Senior Manager.

Congratulations Diane!


For more information about how HH Angus can add value to your next mission critical project, please contact Craig or Diane for more information. Examples of our mission critical and commissioning projects are listed on our website.

Portrait de membre de l’équipe, Craig Slevenpiper
Portrait of Craig Slevenpiper

 

Craig Sievenpiper
Craig.sievenpiper@hhangus.com

 

ReNew Top 100

ReNew Canada recently published its annual Top 100 Projects Report which showcases the 100 largest public sector infrastructure projects under development across Canada. Once again, HH Angus is involved in several projects in this list – 14 to be exact! We have a long history of involvement in designing and building key infrastructure in this country. Coast to coast, from hospitals to correctional facilities to transit and a range of project delivery models, we’ve almost done it all. Healthcare continues to be a busy sector with HH Angus involved in nearly 60% of the ranked projects.

Here’s a quick glance of the projects we are proud to be involved with from the 2025 Top 100 list.

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Eglinton Crosstown LRT

This new Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, when completed, will be 19km long with 25 stations and stops and will move approximately 15,000 passengers per hour in arch direction. HH Angus provided mechanical, electrical and communications/security design services for three stations – Mt. Pleasant, Leaside (Bayview) and Laird.

Laird Station

Image courtesy of Metrolinx

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South Niagara Hospital

The new South Niagara Hospital will be a full acute care hospital with 24/7 Emergency Department, diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services. The latter will include medical, surgical, and intensive care inpatient beds. Also included will be ambulatory services; post-acute Complex Continuing Care (CCC) Inpatient services; and Centres of Excellence specializing in stroke, complex care, geriatric/psychogeriatrics, and wellness in aging. The facility is targeting LEED Silver certification and is being designed to be Canada’s first WELL-certified healthcare facility. HH Angus is providing mechanical engineering and conveyance systems (AGVs, AMRs and vertical transportation) consulting services.

Image courtesy of Niagara Health

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Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre

The New Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre will provide 168 hospital beds and 55 Emergency Department treatment spaces in a state-of-the-art facility to improve health services in the region. Leading BC's first generation of smart hospitals, the new hospital will embed data insights and new technologies into both the design of the facility and delivery of clinical care – the first of its kind in BC. HH Angus is providing a full spectrum of ICAT/IMIT design and AGV consulting, and our Vertical Transportation team is designing the elevator systems.

Surrey Hospital

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The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus Development

Being delivered using the Progressive Design Build approach, the new campus development will be one of the largest and most modern teaching hospitals in Canada. HH Angus is providing mechanical engineering and conveyance systems (AGVs and vertical transportation) consulting services. 

Image Courtesy of HDR 

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New Hospital for Sick Children

SickKids’ Project Horizon is a three-phase redevelopment project to rebuild and rehabilitate their existing downtown Toronto healthcare campus. Angus Connect, a division of HH Angus, was engaged to develop a comprehensive digital strategy and ICAT roadmap to support Project Horizon and help SickKids understand their organizational and technology needs today and those anticipated for the future.

Sikkids

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Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment

Burnaby Hospital is currently undergoing a massive redevelopment taking place through two phases. HH Angus is providing electrical and IMIT design consulting services for Phase 2 of the redevelopment which involves a new inpatient tower, medical imaging department, renovations to emergency and endoscopy departments and a new integrated BC Cancer Centre. It is being delivered through an Alliance model.

Burnaby

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St. Paul’s Hospital Redevelopment

The new St. Paul’s Hospital redevelopment, located in downtown Vancouver, will provide 548 beds and include an emergency department, critical care and surgical suites, mental health and addition facilities, maternity, rehabilitation, and inpatient care facilities. Angus Connect, a division of HH Angus, provided AGV consulting services as part of the compliance component of this project.

St Pauls Hospital

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THP Redevelopment – Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital

Also being delivered as a Progressive Design Build, the new Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital will be a full replacement of the existing facility, span 22 floors and approximately 2.8 million ft2 and include over 950 beds, 23 operating rooms, a new and expanded Emergency Department, advanced diagnostic imaging facilities, new pharmacy and a new clinical laboratory. HH Angus is providing mechanical engineering consulting services.

Peter Gilgan

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QEII Health Sciences Centre Redevelopment

This redevelopment is a multi-phase project that involves the renovation of Hants Community Hospital in Windsor, renovation of Dartmouth general Hospital, a new Community Outpatient Centre in Bayers Lake, expansion of the Halifax Infirmary site, a new hospice residence, and relocation of the QEII Cancer centre to the new Infirmary site. HH Angus provided mechanical engineering consulting services for the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre which opened in 2023.

Bayers Lake

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Royal Columbian Hospital

The Royal Columbian Hospital is the oldest hospital in the province of B.C. The three-phase redevelopment project will see a major expansion of the acute care campus, with upgrades to critical infrastructure, increasing the hospital’s capacity by 50%. HH Angus is providing mechanical and electrical engineering and vertical transportation consulting services for all three phases in a compliance role.

Ryal Columbian Hospital

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Cowichan Hospital Redevelopment

Being delivered through an Alliance approach, the project involves replacement of the existing community acute care hospital with a new 607,000 ft2, 204-bed facility that will also include mental health facilities featuring an inpatient unit and dedicated ICU, culturally safe services and spaces, 7 operating rooms, increased CT scanning capacity, and built-in MRI facilities. It will also be the first fully electric hospital in BC and Canada’s first CaGBC Net Zero Carbon hospital. HH Angus is providing mechanical and electrical consulting engineering services. It is being delivered through an Alliance model.

Cowichan Hospital

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Thunder Bay Correctional Complex

This new correctional facility is 450,000 ft2 in size and includes 345 beds, allow ample natural light and features dedicated Indigenous cultural spaces, such as smudging space and sweat and teaching lodges. It is targeting LEED Silver and LEED Resilient Design certification. HH Angus is providing mechanical engineering and vertical transportation consulting services.

Thunder Bay Correctional

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Toronto Western Hospital Patient & Surgical Tower

University Health Network’s (UHN) new $1 billion, 15-storey patient care and surgical tower will be built on Toronto Western Hospital’s (TWH) campus in downtown Toronto and enhance UHN’s capabilities caring for complex neurological and orthopedic cases. The new facility will be over 380,000 ft2 in size over 15-storeys and include 11 clinical program floors, 82 beds, and 20 operating rooms of which three will be hybrid ORs with cutting-edge imaging capabilities as well as featuring many of the latest healthcare technological advancements. HH Angus is providing mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and ICAT/IMIT consulting services.

TWH

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Cape Breton Regional Hospital Expansion

The Cape Breton Regional Hospital is undergoing its first major expansion since it was first built and is part of Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s comprehensive upgrade of healthcare facilities in the wider Sidney area. The project involves a new 320,000 ft2 clinical services building that will house a new and larger emergency department, critical care department, additional inpatient beds, surgical suites, maternity ward and a cardiac catheterization lab. There will also be a new 96,000 ft2 cancer centre and a new energy centre. HH Angus is providing Master Systems Integration services.

Cape Breton Regional Hospital