Summerhill

We’re heading to North Vancouver, British Columbia for this month’s employee highlight!

Mahtab joined Summerhill in February 2025 as an Application Reviewer and transitioned into a Team Lead role in September 2025. Reflecting on her experience, she shares, “From the beginning, I felt supported by a team that genuinely encourages growth and collaboration.”

One of Mahtab’s favourite things about working at Summerhill is the supportive and collaborative culture. “Even though we work remotely, there’s a strong sense of teamwork and connection—it feels like I’ve known my colleagues for years,” she says. She also values the opportunity to learn from her colleagues and leadership team while contributing to work that supports energy efficiency and a more sustainable future.

Outside of work, Mahtab enjoys making the most of everything British Columbia has to offer. “The nature here is stunning,” she shares. Living in North Vancouver means being surrounded by mountains, forests, lakes, and ocean views, with opportunities to spot local wildlife along the seawall. She also appreciates the mild climate, which helps support her active lifestyle of running, going to the gym, and spending time outdoors.

Having grown up in Iran and built a life in Canada, Mahtab is grateful for the opportunities she has found here and is proud to be part of a team helping create positive environmental change. When she’s not working, you can often find her traveling, exploring new places, or enjoying the outdoors around the Vancouver area.

This week, members of the Summerhill and Scout Environmental teams were in Halifax for CLIMAtlantic’s Atlantic Adaptation Conference, joining organizations from across Canada to talk climate resilience, adaptation and community preparedness.

As part of the conference, Catherine Wood, Director of Programs, participated in the poster session, sharing insights on Scout’s program Stay Cool – Preparing for Heat Waves, Together. The poster highlighted how the project supports PEI households in preparing for extreme heat through practical tools, accessible resources and clear, targeted messaging.

A valuable few days of conversations on how we can better support communities as climate impacts intensify.

Energy upgrades don’t happen in theory. They happen in real homes, under real conditions.

That’s why Summerhill partnered with Clean Energy Canada to hear directly from nearly 3,800 Canadian heat pump owners about what motivated their decision and how their systems performed after installation.

The findings show that most households saw the benefits they were looking for, from lower energy bills to improved comfort, and that satisfaction remained high across regions and home types.

Insights like these help inform better programs, clearer communication, and stronger outcomes for homeowners.

Read the full report: https://cleanenergycanada.org/report/heat-pump-owners-have-their-say/

⚡️Could a heat pump lower your monthly energy bills?

Together with Summerhill, we surveyed nearly 3,800 Canadian heat pump owners. Many who switched from oil or electric heating say it did, and most also report being satisfied.

Full results: https://cleanenergycanada.org/report/heat-pump-owners-have-their-say/