Summerhill

Summerhill Summerhill designs and implements energy conservation programs and engagement strategies. Since 2000, Summerhill has worked with Canadian and U.S.

Summerhill designs and implements energy efficiency programs and engagement strategies for utilities, retailers, property management groups, corporations and industry associations. We specialize in interacting with participants using innovative approaches that achieve measurable results. Our goal is to bring enthusiasm, insight, and innovation to help our clients engage their customers in order to

build stronger relationships and encourage better choices. utilities to create and deliver energy efficiency initiatives with innovation and passion, to inform customers of energy-saving choices and empower them to make the right choices. These award-winning efforts are strategic and creative, and include components that motivate people to want to take action. We are based in Toronto with offices in Regina, Saskatchewan and Halifax, Nova Scotia. We have 45 full-time staff and over 1,000 part-time field representatives to implement our programs across Canada. Our people have experience in engineering, community-based social marketing, marketing, project management, program design and research. Summerhill is also proud to be the operations partner for Scout Environmental (scoutenvironmental.com), a not-for-profit organization focused on creating and delivering public initiatives that generate positive environmental and health impacts. We have been identified as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for three years running. Our work has won awards, but more importantly we are proud to have helped our clients to win awards for program design and delivery.

The Summerhill team was in Fredericton, NB for the 2026 Energizing Efficiency Conference this week!As a sponsor, Summerh...
05/29/2026

The Summerhill team was in Fredericton, NB for the 2026 Energizing Efficiency Conference this week!

As a sponsor, Summerhill joined energy leaders and innovators to explore the technologies, policies and customer solutions shaping a smarter, more sustainable energy future.

Cara Sweeny, VP of Business Development, presented Heat Pumps in the Real World: What 4,000 Canadian Homeowners Tell Us About Adoption, Performance and Demand Flexibility, sharing findings from our recent heat pump survey conducted in partnership with Clean Energy Canada.

It was a great opportunity to connect with industry partners, share insights and contribute to the ongoing conversation around energy efficiency and electrification.

This week, members of the Summerhill and Scout Environmental teams were in Halifax for CLIMAtlantic’s Atlantic Adaptatio...
05/29/2026

This week, members of the Summerhill and Scout Environmental teams were in Halifax for CLIMAtlantic’s Atlantic Adaptation Conference, joining organizations from across Canada to talk climate resilience, adaptation and community preparedness.

As part of the conference, Catherine Wood, Director of Programs, participated in the poster session, sharing insights on Scout’s program Stay Cool – Preparing for Heat Waves, Together. The poster highlighted how the project supports PEI households in preparing for extreme heat through practical tools, accessible resources and clear, targeted messaging.

A valuable few days of conversations on how we can better support communities as climate impacts intensify.

We’re heading to Toronto, Ontario for this month’s employee highlight!Portia Baladad joined Summerhill in Fall 2020 as a...
05/12/2026

We’re heading to Toronto, Ontario for this month’s employee highlight!

Portia Baladad joined Summerhill in Fall 2020 as a Marketing Manager, though her connection to the organization started earlier. After working at a tech start-up based in Summerhill’s Toronto office, she was already familiar with the space and was later referred to the team through that network.

Since joining, she has become an integral part of the team, bringing curiosity and collaboration to her role. “My favourite part of working at Summerhill is the people. I know it’s a cliché to say, but it really is true,” she says. Across a remote team, she values the strong sense of camaraderie and the fact that support is always just a message away.

She also appreciates being part of a women-led organization, where trust and support create opportunities to learn and grow both professionally and personally.

Outside of work, Portia enjoys the balance the city offers. “Living in the city means easy access to great food and entertainment, but I also love being close to nature,” she shares. Whether she is walking, biking, or running along trails by the Don Valley River or Lake Ontario, there is always something to explore. She often passes birders during migration season and has even spotted a deer on one of her runs.

Happy Earth Day!This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, highlights how everyday actions shape the places we live and w...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, highlights how everyday actions shape the places we live and work.

At Summerhill, we know energy efficiency can feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. By helping Canadians think differently about their energy use, we’re supporting sustainable homes and communities through simple, meaningful conversations.

Let’s keep the conversation going 💚

We’re heading to Riverview, New Brunswick for this month’s employee highlight!Kristopher Pope joined Summerhill in 2015,...
04/15/2026

We’re heading to Riverview, New Brunswick for this month’s employee highlight!

Kristopher Pope joined Summerhill in 2015, but his journey into the energy efficiency space started a little earlier after having an energy audit completed on his home. Inspired to learn more, he read Keeping the Heat In, an NRCan guide to building science, insulation, and air sealing. Kris put that knowledge into action by insulating his attic and completing air sealing to the recommended levels. After seeing the results firsthand, he was hooked and reached out to Summerhill soon after.

Since then, Kris has grown with the organization, bringing both hands-on experience and a genuine passion for the work. “I enjoy Summerhill's work culture as well as my colleagues and clients. I also enjoy the feeling that our work and expertise in the energy efficiency industry matters.”

Now based in Riverview, part of the Greater Moncton Area, Kris appreciates the balance the community offers. “This community has everything we need either right here or nearby while maintaining a small town feel and is a great place to raise kids.” With easy access to the Bay of Fundy and the sandy beaches along the Northumberland Strait, it’s a place that suits both work and life.

Outside of work, Kris enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. They often spend their time gardening, hiking, biking, camping, and swimming. He is also a musician and occasionally performs with ECMA-nominated bands Acres and Acres and Caledonia.

Energy upgrades don’t happen in theory. They happen in real homes, under real conditions.That’s why Summerhill partnered...
04/08/2026

Energy upgrades don’t happen in theory. They happen in real homes, under real conditions.

That’s why Summerhill partnered with Clean Energy Canada to hear directly from nearly 3,800 Canadian heat pump owners about what motivated their decision and how their systems performed after installation.

The findings show that most households saw the benefits they were looking for, from lower energy bills to improved comfort, and that satisfaction remained high across regions and home types.

Insights like these help inform better programs, clearer communication, and stronger outcomes for homeowners.

Read the full report: https://cleanenergycanada.org/report/heat-pump-owners-have-their-say/

Listening to homeowners is essential to understanding how clean energy solutions work in the real world.To help bring Ca...
03/30/2026

Listening to homeowners is essential to understanding how clean energy solutions work in the real world.

To help bring Canadian heat pump owners’ experiences to light, Summerhill partnered with Clean Energy Canada on Heat Pump Owners Have Their Say. Through a national survey of nearly 3,800 households, the research captured what motivated people to install heat pumps and how they are performing once installed.

The results show high satisfaction across regions and home types, reinforcing the value of grounding energy programs and policies in lived experience.

Read the full report: https://cleanenergycanada.org/report/heat-pump-owners-have-their-say/

What happens when you ask thousands of Canadians about their experience with heat pumps? Summerhill, in partnership with...
03/25/2026

What happens when you ask thousands of Canadians about their experience with heat pumps? Summerhill, in partnership with Clean Energy Canada, set out to find out.

Surveying nearly 3,800 heat pump owners across the country, the results were clear: 91% say they would recommend a heat pump to a friend or neighbour.

By combining policy insight with on-the-ground program experience, this research will help move the conversation from assumptions to evidence and shows how heat pumps are performing in real Canadian homes.

Explore the full findings in “Heat Pump Owners Have Their Say”: https://cleanenergycanada.org/report/heat-pump-owners-have-their-say/

We’re heading to Cambridge, Ontario for this month’s employee highlight. Based in the little town of Cambridge (Galt) in...
03/12/2026

We’re heading to Cambridge, Ontario for this month’s employee highlight. Based in the little town of Cambridge (Galt) in Southwest Ontario, Amanda Merrin enjoys the charm of an old town with the beautiful Grand River flowing through it. With its character, mature subdivisions, beautiful trees, and friendly neighbours, it’s a place that feels like home.

Amanda started at Summerhill in January of 2016 as a Program Coordinator within the Contact Centre. Today, she is the Retrofit, Audit and Rebate Portfolio Manager, with oversight of a team including five Program Managers, three Program Coordinators with seven programs across five provinces. Over the years, her role has grown, reflecting both her leadership and the depth of experience she brings to the organization.

“Summerhill has been one of the most supportive organizations I’ve worked with, offering encouragement both professionally and personally. It’s clear the company is made up of people who genuinely care and are deeply invested in making a positive impact.”

Outside of work, Amanda’s heart belongs to her dogs. “Spending time with my senior rescues is my favorite thing to do. My world revolves around giving them the best golden years possible.”

We’re grateful for the leadership, dedication, and care Amanda brings to her team and to the programs she supports across the country.

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