SingerWatts
Helping the energy sector navigate a world in transition
Excellence in Energy Consulting
SingerWatts has provided expert management consulting services to North America's energy industry for nearly 30 years.
We provide the highest level of personal service and strive to building productive, long-term relationships with all our clients.
Our Regulatory Affairs practice provides a range of services, including:
• Developing regulatory strategy
• Economic and issue analysis
• Preparing written testimony
• Witness training and preparation
• Executive development
• Short-term regulatory affairs contract assignments
Our Team
SingerWatts' team of professionals come from a range of backgrounds, bringing expertise from across the energy sector to our clients.
Rob Barrass
Managing Partner
Rob helps energy industry clients plan, execute, and succeed in a wide range of regulatory and policy projects.
Prior to joining the firm, Rob managed Regulatory Affairs at one of Canada's largest municipal electricity distributors. Rob has also practiced commercial and competition law as a litigator with a major national law firm.
Rob hold a Juris Doctor in Law from Western University and a Bachelor of Arts in Ethics, Society, & Law from Trinity College at the University of Toronto.
Lindsey Arseneau-MacKinnon
Senior Consultant
Lindsey is an experienced energy professional with a broad expertise in the utilities industry. Lindsey is skilled in policy analysis and development, financial analysis, relationship building, and business process improvement.
As a passionate pursuer of continuing education, Lindsey holds a Master's degree focused in Management and Accounting from the University of Toronto and an LLM in Energy and Infrastructure Law from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School.
Andrew Barrett
Senior Consultant
Andrew has been a senior utility executive for over 25 years with a focus on regulatory issues, energy policy and corporate strategy. He has helped utilities develop regulatory strategies, compelling regulatory filings and effective case management practices. He has also helped utilities make the process and cultural changes needed to achieve regulatory excellence on a sustained basis.
Andrew has a Master of Business Administration from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (Civil Engineering) from the University of Waterloo.
Chris Deschenes
Senior Consultant
Chris enjoys working with clients and sharing in their achievements. Chris brings a focus on issue resolution and strategy from experience in law and the energy sector. Chris held senior roles with a major utility in Law, Regulatory Affairs, Compensation and Business Development.
Prior to energy, Chris practiced litigation at a major firm in Toronto. Chris holds a Juris Doctor in law form Ottawa University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University. In his spare time, Chris enjoys cycling, learning from his young daughter and playing chess.
Our Extended Team
We retain talented associates to support our clients and meet their specific needs.