End-to-end fleet electrification partner
PowerON provides turnkey planning, design, installation, operation and energy management for fleets to reduce cost and emissions.
We understand that electrification is about more than just chargers and our technical expertise, experience and mastery of electrical systems allows us to deliver maximum ROI for our partners.
What drives us
We are working to create a better future for our clients by enabling cost savings and emissions reductions through transition to zero emissions vehicles.
Our leadership team
We are working to create a better future for our clients by enabling cost savings and emissions reductions through transition to zero emissions vehicles.
Al Varney
President
Al Varney is the President, PowerON.
Prior to joining PowerON Al ran an advisory practice in which he conducted strategy and coaching work for CEO’s and enterprise clients. Previously Al had a 33-year career with Xerox that included executive roles in Canada, the United States and Europe.
Al holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from McMaster University. He and his wife Theresa live in Toronto.
Keegan Tully
Managing Director
Keegan is PowerON’s Managing Director. He specializes in structuring electrification projects to minimize electricity costs for customers. He has over 10 years of experience working in Ontario’s electricity sector specializing in electricity markets, commercial contracts and business development.
Keegan was formerly General Manager of Ivy Charging Network where he oversaw the design, project planning, construction and operation of one of Ontario’s largest DC fast charging networks.
Valerie Kitchell
Head of Project Development and Energy Markets
As PowerON’s Head of Project Development and Energy Markets, Valerie is responsible for overseeing the development of major electrical and software projects from concept to execution. Prior to joining PowerON, Valerie served as the Director of Energy Markets at Peak Power, where she led the team responsible for Peak’s electric asset fleet of energy storage, buildings, and EVs, optimizing the revenue stack and working to unlock new opportunities for distributed energy resources.
Hamid Bahador
Head of Project Management & Asset Management
Hamid is an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Construction Management, contract management, project execution, and commissioning. He’s a strong program and project management professional with a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) focused in Civil Engineering from University of Toronto.
