Consultant, Energy Transition & Asset Management
T Eckel Consulting
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Tim Eckel, P.Eng - Consultant Energy Transition & Asset Management
Mr. Eckel is a consulting engineer focusing on the areas of utility energy transitions and asset management. He has spent more than 40 years in the electricity industry, most of which was with SaskPower, the provincial electric utility in Saskatchewan.
During his time at SaskPower he led the implementation of an asset management business model for the Generation, Transmission and Distribution divisions. He was also responsible for the Corporation’s sustainment and long-term planning, including the plans for net-zero. He led the Grid Modernization initiative which included the Advanced Meter Infrastructure, Advanced Distribution Management System and the Bulk Energy Storage programs.
He has been a member of several council/committees with a number of provincial, national and international organizations including Electricity Canada (EC), North American Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Centre of Excellence for Advanced Technological Innovation (CEATI) and the Saskatchewan Electric Reliability Authority (SERA) and was the Saskatchewan representative on the Canadian Electricity Advisory Council which recently published their final report. He presently is a member of the Electrifying Canada Advisory Panel.
Tim holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Regina. He is a professional engineer and member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. Tim also has the Institute of Corporate Directors Designation.
Mr. Eckel and his wife Bernie have two adult children and call Regina, SK home.
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