Our History
Established in 1991, Change Energy has helped its clients to plan and execute major fuel system transitions within their operations to achieve desired economic and environmental outcomes. Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Change Energy has built its reputation on an international installation base of hundreds of alternative fuel infrastructure systems – mostly natural gas and hydrogen. A pattern of project success has led to long-term relationships with some of North America’s largest public and private sector organizations.
We understand the breadth of issues that must be considered and the kind of innovations necessary to launch markets for alternative energy technologies.
1990s
HSR Upper James, NG Bus Fuelling
A period of initial, widespread deployment of natural gas as a vehicle fuel. This led Change Energy to develop solutions for high-pressure gaseous fuel supply and dispensing systems.
Client Highlights
Union Gas, CAN
Ford Motor Company, USA
Toronto Transit Commission, CAN
Green Island Cement, CHN
Sydkraft, SWE
Gaz Metropolitan, CAN
Team
Al Davidson
Ry Smith
Heather Lindsay
Dave Meston
Quinn Davidson
2000s
HSR Upper James, NG Bus Fuelling Upgrade
Detroit Edison, Hydrogen Vehicle Fuelling Station
Dominated by early deployments of hydrogen and hydrogen technologies. Change Energy expanded its suite of hydrogen infrastructure and business case analysis tools.
Client Highlights
Enbridge Gas/Union Gas, CAN
Hydrogenics Corporation, CAN
AC Transit, USA
PEI Energy Corporation, CAN
NextEnergy Center, Michigan, USA
California Fuel Cell Partnership USA
Toyota Motor Company, USA
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro, CAN
Team
Al Davidson
Ry Smith
Heather Lindsay
Dave Meston
Cheryl Robinson
Asher Gratto
2010s
Irving Oil, CNG Virtual Pipeline
JD Irving, CNG Virtual Pipeline
The 2010s saw a resurgence of natural gas vehicle and “virtual pipeline” applications. Change Energy deepened its experience in station design, and built up its technoeconomic analytical capacity.
Client Highlights
Kore Potash, GBR
Enbridge Gas/Union Gas, CAN
CSA Group, CAN
Onboard Dynamics, USA
Greenfield Global, CAN
Calgary Transit, CAN
Team
Al Davidson
Ry Smith
Bob Oliver
Heather Lindsay
Dave Meston
Quinn Davidson
Cheryl Robinson
Asher Gratto
Cathy-Jo Mihalic
Greg Stephanian
2020s
Certarus / Enbridge, Marham TOC
The future appears poised for a second wave of hydrogen – versatile and diverse in its many applications. As focus narrows on decarbonization, the Fuel Value Index of hydrogen grows.
Client Highlights
Enbridge Gas, CAN
Certarus, CAN
Greater Toronto Airport Authority, CAN
CSA Group, CAN
Hydrogen Optimized, CAN
Team
Al Davidson
Ry Smith
Bob Oliver
Heather Lindsay
Dave Meston
Quinn Davidson
Cheryl Robinson
Toromont, CAN
Swagelok Manufacturing Co., USA
NRCan, CAN
Transport Canada, ON
Asher Gratto
Cathy-Jo Mihalic
Greg Stephanian
Gupar Punia
David Hardy
Mark Scannell
ECCC, H2 Locomotive
