
Our Story
RFS Energy was built upon the friendship, mutual trust and deep respect of founders Rebecca and Laura. From long hours working together in various projects in the energy sector to travelling across Canada for work, their shared experiences laid the groundwork for building a company with a unique vision and approach.
Having faced sexism, misogyny, and the frustrating challenges of a patriarchal work environment, Rebecca and Laura knew they wanted to create something different–a business culture that uplifted women in the energy sector and left the toxicity behind. After leaving a workplace that wasn’t the right cultural fit and navigating the chaos brought on by COVID-19, they started envisioning a company that would truly do things differently.
We didn't think 2020 was hard enough, we decided to start a company.
At first, like so many women with self-doubt ingrained in their psyche, the question loomed: What do WE know? But with over 20 years of experience in sustainability, the question quickly became, Wait, what DO we know? And then, What do we want to do and Who do we want to do it with?
The catalyst was knowing we both wanted to do good work with good people.
After countless hours of brainstorming and whiteboarding, they found a research proposal and, on a whim, applied for a small grant. In true RFS Energy fashion, they brought together a team of incredible partners and won the grant. That success marked the beginning of RFS Energy’s journey, which has now grown into a dedicated team of 11 amazing individuals.

RFS Energy reflects more than just our work, it embodies the energy of our team.