Our mission is to lead the Canadian real estate industry to net-zero

AltCrest Energy develops comprehensive renewable energy solutions for the real estate industry
Who We Are

We are a Toronto-based renewable energy developer focused on supporting the real estate industry’s transition to net-zero

AltCrest works collaboratively with our institutional and private owner-developer partners to implement comprehensive strategies to achieve their corporate sustainability objectives.

AltCrest is technology-agnostic and can implement geothermal, rooftop solar PV, building system retrofit, and other technologies as necessary, to tailor portfolio-level sustainability solutions for our real estate clients.
Our principals have deep experience in real estate development, investment, and asset management, providing an unparalleled understanding of the challenges facing our clients.

We “bridge the gap” between the real estate world and renewable energy sector, to ensure projects achieve their economic, sustainability, and city building objectives.

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Our company values

Integrity

We earn and keep trust by acting with honesty and responsibility.

Environmental Stewardship

Our life’s work is mitigating the built environment’s impact on climate change.

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

We believe that the empowerment of diverse voices makes us stronger.

Innovation

We continually challenge ourselves to reinvent the status quo.

Social Responsibility

We respect and support the communities where we live and work.

Collaboration

We achieve our objectives by working together and with open communication.

Our board of directors

Ben Gilbank

Founder & Ceo
ALTCREST ENERGY
Following a 14-year career in successive roles in institutional real estate development, investments, and asset management, Ben founded AltCrest Energy to follow his passion of integrating sustainability with successful real estate projects.

Prior to AltCrest, Ben held the position of Director, Development at QuadReal Property Group, one of Canada’s largest real estate companies with $73.8 billion in AUM. In this role, Ben led a 5 million square foot mixed-use master plan development project incorporating district energy with geothermal systems, along with industrial development projects incorporating rooftop solar PV systems. Ben firmly believes that the future of real estate is net-zero.
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ben.gilbank@altcrestenergy.com
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(647) 951-2843
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(647) 388-0098

Anthony Broccolini

CEO
Broccolini
Anthony was exposed to the world of construction from a very young age. He was captivated by the infinite potential of construction and clearly envisioned his future in the industry. After studying Architectural Technology, Anthony dedicated himself to the advancement of the family business. While serving as Managing Director, he helped lead Broccolini's expansion into the Ontario market and develop a new niche for the company in the construction of high-rise buildings. Over the past ten years, he has been instrumental in helping expand the company’s operations to triple revenue to reach a more than a billion dollars with its integrated business model.

Today, as Chief Executive Officer of Broccolini, Anthony leads the company with a particular focus on promoting and fostering a positive company culture, working to build and steward a team that’s as close-knit and caring as family. Always focused on the long-term, he leads with remarkable skill and an inspiring vision for Broccolini.

Anthony is active in the business community and is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization. He sits on the board at AltCrest Energy and the Loyola High School Foundation and is a member of the Vanier College Architectural Technology Advisory Board.

Trevor Blakely

CEO
Forgestone Capital
Trevor is a Co-Founder and CEO of Forgestone and is responsible for the strategic direction of the company’s business, having a pivotal role in the overall investment strategy, deal generation and deal execution process. Trevor brings more than 34 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and more than $40 BN of investment and debt financing expertise. Through Trevor’s leadership, Forgestone has grown to over $5 BN of assets under management and have raised +$1.5 BN of equity associated with the company’s Opportunity Funds, Mortgage Fund, and 3rd party asset Advisory Business. Prior to founding Forgestone, Trevor was Co-Head of the Real Estate Capital Markets group at Bank of Montreal, where he established the company’s successful real estate practice and brokerage business.

Stu Wanlin

Retired-EVP
QuadReal Property Group
Stu Wanlin retired in April 2018 after a 34-year career in commercial real estate and technology.  He has a long history of sales & marketing, and property management, leasing & development success with a penchant for the ability to build, grow, manage & promote strong teams.  Stu’s real estate career included senior roles at Cadillac Fairview, Oxford Property Group, and Quadreal.  For 18 years Stu was a partner and EVP of Eastern Canada at Bentall Kennedy.  During this period, he and his team were responsible for development, property management and leasing of a 34 million sq.ft. portfolio of office and industrial assets.

Promoting energy efficiency, and greater focus on sustainability in real estate development and operations has always been of great personal interest and Stu’s team at Bentall had the greatest number of LEED certified projects at the time in Canada.  Continuing to try and move the needle is why Stu believes Altcrest’s focus on net-zero opportunities in the Canadian market and growing the solar and geothermal energy-as-a-service business is absolutely right for this time.

Meet our management team

Ben Gilbank

Founder & Ceo
Following a 14-year career in successive roles in institutional real estate development, investments, and asset management, Ben founded AltCrest Energy to follow his passion of integrating sustainability with successful real estate projects.

Prior to AltCrest, Ben held the position of Director, Development at QuadReal Property Group, one of Canada’s largest real estate companies with $73.8 billion in AUM. In this role, Ben led a 5 million square foot mixed-use master plan development project incorporating district energy with geothermal systems, along with industrial development projects incorporating rooftop solar PV systems. Ben firmly believes that the future of real estate is net-zero.
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ben.gilbank@altcrestenergy.com
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(647) 951-2843
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(647) 388-0098

Cengiz Eller

Manager, Investments
Passionate about energy and its role in our world, Cengiz joined AltCrest three weeks into the company's formation. As Manager of Investments, Cengiz manages project origination and deal structuring. Before joining AltCrest Energy, he previously worked in the M&A team at TION AG, a German energy investment company.

Cengiz also worked in strategy at enmacc, Europe’s leading energy trading fintech. Before entering the energy industry, he worked in software sales, covering large enterprise clients at Trint. Cengiz holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University.
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cengiz.eller@altcrestenergy.com
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(437) 290-5956
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(519) 270-3511