Gail Lawlor (She/Her)

Title and Workplace

President and "Connector of Dots!" at Energy Matters

Location

Pickering, ON

Province/Territory

Areas of Expertise

Program Participation

Gail Lawlor is the president of Energy Matters. She has been involved in residential energy efficiency, water management, and waste conservation for 40 years in various capacities, including an air-sealing contractor, indoor air quality auditor, retailer of energy and environmental products, program manager, and trainer.  Gail was the project manager for the development of Community Energy Plans for Fort Albany, Kashechewan and Attawapiskat First Nations, focusing on housing policy development, local skills capacity, creating a culture of conservation, and renewable energy opportunities.  She continues to provide technical assistance to the three communities in delivering their mandated electric utility conservation programs. She has also worked with many other Indigenous communities across Canada by providing training on home energy retrofits, consulting on indoor air quality, and conducting a national health study for young children.  In the past five years, Gail has been honoured to work with several ICE catalysts and Bringing It Home pilot projects.

Why do you like mentoring with ICE?

I am inspired by the enthusiasm of the mentees and enjoy listening to their goals and objectives and supporting them to “connect the dots,” linking them to resources that help them achieve their goals.

Who would you like to mentor with ICE?

Particular interest in the development of sustainable initiatives related to energy, water, and waste conservation.