Spencer Gill

Spencer Gill

VP, Planning (Asset Management)
Hydro One

Spencer Gill is the Vice President of Planning at Hydro One. He and his team are responsible for integrating planning and investments to maintain the safe and reliable operation of Hydro One’s transmission and distribution system assets. With over $2.7B per year in transmission and distribution projects and programs, the planning team creates value for Hydro One and its customers by focusing on safety, reliability, the environment while considering future needs to enable the energy transition.

With more than 14 years’ experience at Hydro One, Spencer has built a reputation as a transformational leader with extensive knowledge of the utilities sector. Spencer has held multiple roles within the organization, including VP Customer Service, Strategic Advisor to the President & CEO, Director of Customer Solutions & Key Account Management, and Director of External Relations. Throughout his career, Spencer has advocated to the needs of Hydro One customers by shaping programs, policies, and innovative technologies. As a thought leader, Spencer continues to participate in several working groups related to the integration of Distributed Energy Resources, and has served as a member of the Ontario Energy Board's Framework for Energy Innovation Working Group, and Chair of the Electricity Distributor Association’s Electrification Council.

Spencer holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Ontario Tech University, and a Diploma in Electro-Mechanical (Robotics and Automation) Technology from Durham College.