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Hydro Ottawa
Energy Transition
Hydro Ottawa
Renewable Energy
Distributed Energy Resources
Climate Change
Decarbonization
Ontario
Grid Modernization
Electric Vehicles
District Energy Systems
Energy Storage
Electrification
Energy Efficiency
Canada
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Heat Pumps
Electricity Distribution
Zibi Development
Sustainability

Every two weeks we'll speak with game-changing experts to bring you the latest on the fast-changing energy landscape, innovative technologies, eco-conscious efforts, and more. Join Hydro Ottawa's Trevor Freeman as he demystifies and dives deep into some of the most prominent topics in the energy industry. Have feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com

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Forget range anxiety. The electric vehicle market is evolving fast. Host Trevor Freeman welcomes back Plug'n Drive CEO Cara Clairman to unpack Canada's new EV policies. They discuss the surge in used EV sales and the truth about public charging stati... more

Electricity Canada CEO Francis Bradley joins thinkenergy to unpack the 2026 State of the Industry report, Forging Canada's Electricity Future. Why is public trust in utilities peaking in light of extreme weather? Why is a single word in the Fisheries... more

When we say 'the cloud' what we mean is 'the data centre'. Globally, data centres are projected to consume over 1000 terawatt hours in 2026. What does that mean for energy production, distribution, and consumption? Guest Phil Harris, Cerio President ... more

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How are we preparing the next generation of energy professionals? Kieran Graham, student of the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering program at Carleton University, is set to embark on his career in the energy sector. Kieran joins thinkenergy... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Harris
President and CEO of Cerio
Cerio
Episode: Grounding energy: how to scale cloud computing and data centres with Cerio
Kieran Graham
Final-year student in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering program at Carleton University
Carleton University
Episode: The future of energy from the view of a next-gen energy professional
Lynn Petesch
Head of Customer Success at Overstory
Overstory
Episode: Talking trees with Overstory: helping utilities trim with power
Elisa Obermann
Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada, with a background in clean technology and renewable energy.
Marine Renewables Canada
Episode: Blue energy: powering the future with Marine Renewables Canada
Dr. Rupp Carriveau
Director of the Environmental Energy Institute and Co-Director of the Turbulence and Energy Lab
University of Windsor
Episode: Growing power: connecting energy and agriculture with Dr. Rupp Carriveau
Guillaume Paradis
Chief Operating Officer of Generation and Distribution at Hydro Ottawa
Hydro Ottawa
Episode: Summer Rewind: Digging into Hydro Ottawa's historically large investment plan
Greg Lindsey
Non-resident senior fellow of MIT's Future Urban Collectives Lab, expert in AI and urban technology.
Episode: Summer Rewind: How AI impacts energy systems
Scott Demark
A champion of sustainability and clean energy solutions in the Ottawa real estate and development industry for over 20 years.
President and CEO of the Zibi Community Utility
Episode: Summer Rewind: Reimagining heating and cooling with district energy systems
Tam Wagner
Director of Demand-side Management at the IESO
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Episode: Cleaner, cheaper, smarter: Ontario's Save on Energy framework explained

Host

Trevor Freeman
Host of Think Energy

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Informative and Interesting

    Great podcast, great content, and a great host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    not_the_bass_player
    Canadaa year ago
  • Not worth your time

    I could not get into this podcast. The host is very dry and uninformative. He brings nothing worthwhile to the table.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dallard_
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great Show!

    Enjoying the show and great to see energy companies innovating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnimalCrosser242342
    Canada6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Very interesting local podcast. Forward thinking outreach/marketing on hydro Ottawa’s part. More companies should do this

    Wondering if you could do an episode describing the process Hydro Ottawa executes when parts of the grid go offline (cause, response, re feeding or back feeding, and some data on turn around time When services go down) how does it all work?

    Hydro Ottawa response time to outages seems to be very efficient

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mitch8484
    Canada7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes highlighting local utility innovation are well-received.
Fans request deeper dives into outages, grid operations, and implementation details.
Listeners praise practical, industry-relevant content and strong host engagement.
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Unpacking Electricity Canada's 2026 State of the Industry report with CEO Francis Bradley
Q: What is the most important action among the 18 recommendations?
If forced to pick one, Bradley would prioritize reforming the Fisheries Act to simplify licensing and move projects forward more quickly, followed by implementing a two-year federal approval timeline across all projects.
Unpacking Electricity Canada's 2026 State of the Industry report with CEO Francis Bradley
Q: What is the central message of Electricity Canada's 2026 State of the Industry report, Forging Canada's Electricity Future?
The report seeks to push for durable, long-lasting infrastructure while addressing regulatory bottlenecks, supply chain weaknesses, and a geopolitical context that underscores the need for domestic production and a clearer, faster approvals regime.
The future of energy from the view of a next-gen energy professional
Q: What role do capstone projects play in shaping your view of the energy grid's future?
Capstones act as a bridge to real-world challenges, forecasting 2050 load, integrating EVs and heating electrification, and testing how different technologies can work together within Ottawa's future grid.
The future of energy from the view of a next-gen energy professional
Q: What does your program emphasize in terms of preparing you for the energy transition?
The program stresses multidisciplinary training, combining mechanical and electrical engineering concepts with energy systems, to understand how generation, transmission, and loads fit together, along with regulatory and economic considerations.
Talking trees with Overstory: helping utilities trim with power
Q: What key use cases do you center the services around for utilities?
Lynn explained that they assist utilities in program optimization, targeted program creation, work quantification, and risk reporting to improve vegetation management effectiveness.

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ThinkEnergy centers conversations around the evolving energy landscape, with a focus on utilities, grid modernization, decarbonization, and new technologies. Episodes frequently cover practical challenges and opportunities in areas like distributed energy resources, energy storage, and the intersection of policy, technology, and customer experience. Noteworthy are guest voices from utilities, researchers, and industry advocates, plus a consistent emphasis on real-world impact and local energy transition initiatives. The show's blend of utility operations insight and forward-looking tech discussions makes it especially useful for professionals seeking actionable context and potential collaboration opportunities in energy Infrastructure, poli... more

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