JULIA MCNALLY is the Director, Market Transformation, Conservation division of the Ontario Power Authority. She is responsible for eight (8) staff members who make up the Market Transformation team. This team will identify the next generation conservation programs, policies and technologies, and will be known for its innovation, pilot projects, and relevant research. She originally joined the OPA in January of 2006 as Manager – Planning, Coordinating and Reporting, Conservation Bureau. In 2009 she became the Manager, Planning, Codes and Standards in the Innovation and Evaluation group. In this capacity, Julia’s responsibilities included sustainable communities and identifying the potential savings from codes, standards and other policies

Julia has an LLB from The University of Toronto and an LLM from Cambridge University in the UK. She practiced law for 10 years in the legal aid system and in a private labour firm.  Prior to joining the Conservation Bureau, Julia was the Director of the Tenant Duty Counsel on housing and other issues. She was also a lead member of the Low Income Energy Network, and their counsel at the Ontario Energy Board.  

The Ontario Power Authority is responsible for ensuring a reliable, sustainable supply of electricity for Ontario. Its key areas of focus are: planning the power system for the long term, leading and coordinating conservation initiatives across the province and ensuring development of needed generation resources.

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