March 11, 2026
ECABC Virtual Tech Talk: Load Management Without Service-Upgrade Pain
As EVs, heat pumps, and electric hot water systems rapidly increase residential demand, service upgrades are becoming a major bottleneck. This seminar explores when load management can realistically reduce service-upgrade pressure (and when it cannot).
Using real-world deployment examples, we will discuss practical whole-home coordination of flexible loads, clear role boundaries (contractor, engineer, utility), and key compliance considerations. The focus is on keeping installations conventional, responsibilities clear, and inspection risk low — while enabling safe, scalable electrification.
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm pt)
Location
ZOOM
Instructor(s)
Dr. Martin Ordonez
Professor & Kaiser Chair, University of British Columbia | Founder & CEO, FUTURi Power
Dr. Martin Ordonez is a Professor and Kaiser Chair in Power Conversion and Sustainability at UBC, where he leads research on electrification, load management, and energy systems. His work focuses on practical solutions that support net-zero building electrification.
In addition to his academic role, he is the Founder and CEO of FUTURi Power, working to translate research into real-world electrical installations in collaboration with utilities, municipalities, and contractors.
Jeff Lueck
Supervisor of Electrical Inspections, City of Burnaby
Jeff Lueck is the Supervisor of Electrical Inspections for the City of Burnaby, where he oversees electrical code compliance and inspection practices across residential and commercial projects. With extensive field and regulatory experience, he works closely with contractors, engineers, and inspectors to ensure installations remain safe, conventional, and aligned with the Canadian Electrical Code. Jeff brings a practical municipal perspective on how load management and electrification technologies can be implemented while keeping inspection risk low and responsibilities clear.
Aaron Bennest
Electrical Section Manager, City of Surrey
Aaron Bennest is the Electrical Section Manager for the City of Surrey and serves as the local safety manager that oversees electrical inspections, plan review and permit issuance. He works with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure installations meet safety and regulatory standards across a rapidly growing urban environment. Aaron brings a practical municipal perspective on integrating emerging technologies, electrification, and load‑management strategies while maintaining clear responsibilities and minimizing inspection and operational risk.
Cancellation Policy
Fees will be collected at the time of registration. Should it be necessary to cancel your attendance please contact ECABC at any time up to 4 weeks prior to the course start date for a full refund. A cancellation from 2 weeks to 4 weeks will result in a 50% refund. There will be no refund for cancellations less than 10 business days prior to the scheduled start date. Participant substitutions may be made up to 2 days before the course start date, at no additional fee.
If the course needs to be to be postponed or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, ECABC will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.
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