Patrick D. Bateman is an independent energy policy and market development consultant based in Ottawa. Patrick provides strategy, research and analysis at the convergence of electricity markets and climate policy to project proponents and stakeholders throughout Canada. He is a recognized energy transition expert and advocate approaching twenty years of electricity sector experience, with a large circle of influence. Patrick holds an: MSc Renewable Energy from the School of Construction Management & Engineering, Reading (UK); a BSc Environmental Biology from the School of Biology & Environmental Science, Dublin (Ireland); and an Indigenous Canada certificate from the Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta. He is also currently working toward an LLM in Energy & Infrastructure Law from York University.