Noel Melton, Partner

Noel has over a decade of experience in the field of energy-economic modeling and policy analysis. As a specialized consultant and published researcher, a key focus of his work is helping others understand the environmental and economic impacts of climate change mitigation policies. With clients including all levels of government, as well as non-governmental organizations and utilities, Noel’s work extends into numerous channels of policy making.

Prior to joining Navius, Noel worked as a consultant at MK Jaccard & Associates and an analyst with the federal government of Canada. Noel holds a Master of Resource Management from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Calgary.

Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Noel lived in remote places such as Darwin and Yellowknife before settling down in Vancouver, which he now calls home. As a licensed commercial pilot, Noel enjoys spending time in the sky.

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Recent Work

Research Brief: Potential of Small Modular Reactors in Hard-to-Decarbonize Industries

Noel Melton
Aurora Marstokk

April 2022

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are an emerging technology that have a variety of potential applications in Canada. To understand how SMRs could contribute to Canada’s decarbonization, Pollution Probe commissioned Navius to model the potential roles and impacts of this technology. This study focuses on their use in industry as a greenhouse gas emissions reduction solution.

Our Team

Jotham Peters
Jotham PetersSenior Partner
Managing partner and primary model developer at Navius, with experience advising governments and organizations about energy and climate policy since 2006.
Michael Wolinetz
Michael WolinetzPartner
Lead techno-economic modeller for Navius Research since 2008, responsible for designing and executing energy and climate policy forecasting analyses using several quantitative models.
Noel Melton
Noel MeltonPartner
Consultant and published researcher providing insights to governments and other clients about the impact of energy and climate policies since 2008.
Brianne Riehl
Brianne RiehlManaging Director
Climate and energy policy researcher and advisor since 2015, responsible for translating Navius’ complex modeling results into real-world insights.
Aurora Marstokk
Aurora MarstokkSenior Manager
Aurora has a background in environmental economics, climate change, environmental policy, spatial analysis, and econometrics. She also has experience as a research assistant at the University of British Columbia.
Sam Pallas
Sam PallasSenior Analyst
Sam joins Navius from Auckland, New Zealand, bringing with him a diverse background of quantitative, analytical and modeling experience in both the private and public sectors. Sam has a conjoint Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science, Economics and Finance from the University of Auckland. His Engineering studies focused on mathematical modeling, optimization and data science. 
Isaac Kwok Hei Yeung
Isaac Kwok Hei YeungAnalyst II
Isaac is an engineering professional
in the energy sector. He holds a Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power system analysis, and a
minor in Sustaining Cities, Cultures, and the Earth from the University of Hong Kong.
Lucas Mehling
Lucas MehlingAnalyst II
Lucas is an economist with a focus on development and the environment. He joined Navius after completing a Bachelor of International Economics at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Nima Alizadeh
Nima AlizadehAnalyst I
Nima is an energy-economic modeler interested in using integrated frameworks to evaluate policies and their wider impacts. Prior to his current role, he conducted energy modeling at Iran’s Ministry of Power to support the development of national transition roadmaps.
Doina Rusu
Doina RusuAnalyst I
Doina is an economist interested in using quantitative tools to disentangle questions pertaining to climate and energy policy. Prior to joining Navius, she contributed to research at the Bank of Canada and analyzed the North American energy market in commodity trading departments of major firms.
Rosalyn Shepherd
Rosalyn ShepherdAnalyst I
Rosalyn has a diverse research background, with experience in energy-economy-emissions modelling for climate policy, industrial decarbonization, and ecological restoration. She has conducted engaged, interdisciplinary research with a range of stakeholders, including governments, non-profit organizations, community councils, and private companies.
Carolina Gil
Carolina GilOffice Manager
Carolina Gil is an experienced administrative professional with a strong background in marketing, finance, and client support.