Summer Rewind: The 2030 EV Action Plan with Electric Mobility Canada
Release Date: 07/31/2023
Talking trees with Overstory: helping utilities trim with power
ThinkEnergy
Trees are a major cause of power outages. They’re also a wildfire risk—when branches hit a conductor, a small spark can become a big blaze. Lynn Petesch of Overstory joins thinkenergy to talk trees, exploring how AI, satellite imagery, and vegetation intelligence help utilities prevent outages and reduce wildfire threats. Including Hydro Ottawa, who saw a 44% drop in tree-related outages since partnering with Overstory. Listen in for how we work together to keep the grid safe in an era of extreme weather. Related links Overstory: Lynn Petesch on LinkedIn: Trevor...
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thinkenergy shorts: what’s in store for Canada’s energy sector in 2026?
ThinkEnergy
It’s a new year, so we’re unpacking what 2026 could bring for Canada’s energy sector. Host Trevor looks back at 2025, from shifting federal policy to rapid AI adoption. Then he scans the horizon: faster major project approvals, an east–west grid push, and new hydro and small modular reactor investments in Ontario. He also touches on AI-powered DER programs, battery storage, and wider support for industrial decarbonization. Plus a quick note on the podcast’s new pace. Related links ● Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO):...
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Holiday Rewind Part 2: electrifying conversations that lit up 2025
ThinkEnergy
In Part 2 of the Holiday Rewind, Trevor revisits five standout episodes from thinkenergy in 2025. The conversations focus on renewable energy, from Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and building decarbonization to energy storage, district energy, and the policy forces shaping it all. This episode reflects on how renewables are becoming personal, scalable, and central to Canada’s smart energy future. Listen in for a thoughtful look at the momentum we’ve built and the progress we made. Related links Episode 163 (How Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are reshaping the...
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Holiday Rewind Part 1: electrifying conversations that lit up 2025
ThinkEnergy
Canada’s energy transition isn’t coming. It's already here. As 2025 winds down, Trevor shares a holiday rewind featuring five of the most electrifying conversations from the thinkenergy podcast this year. From clean energy trends and Hydro Ottawa’s investment plan to grid modernization, the rise of DERs, and decarbonizing buildings. Sit down with something warm and revisit the insights, challenges, and big ideas that defined our fast-moving energy landscape in 2025. Related links Episode 149 (Looking ahead at 2025 clean energy trends): Episode 160 (Digging into Hydro...
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Blue energy: powering the future with Marine Renewables Canada
ThinkEnergy
Waves, river currents, and tidal turbines could help power Canada’s clean energy future. Trevor speaks with Elisa Obermann, Executive Director at Marine Renewables Canada, about the promise of marine energy and how countries like Canada are pursuing its potential. They explore how emerging ‘blue energy’ technologies complement solar and wind, support coastal and Indigenous communities, and move us toward a more sustainable, diverse net-zero grid. Related links Marine Renewables Canada: Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE): canmetENERGY: ...
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thinkenergy shorts: hydropowering Ontario’s north with renewable energy
ThinkEnergy
Hydropower is one of the oldest sources of renewable energy, powering Canada’s first electric lights in 1881 and providing clean energy to six out of ten homes and businesses today. Ontario’s north leads its next chapter. Trevor sums up how new hydro projects with First Nations transform remote communities, reduce diesel reliance, and support reconciliation. With billions invested in refurbishing plants and expanding the grid, it’s a story of clean energy, collaboration, and Canada’s sustainable future. Related links ● Electrifying...
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Growing power: connecting energy and agriculture with Dr. Rupp Carriveau
ThinkEnergy
Trevor reconnects with his former professor, Dr. Rupp Carriveau from the University of Windsor, to explore how Southern Ontario’s agriculture and energy sectors intersect. From powering greenhouses and managing massive industrial demand to reimagining aging wind farms and testing “atomic agriculture,” together they unpack how innovation, AI, and new tech are reshaping Canada’s clean energy future. Listen to episode 164 of thinkenery. Related links Dr. Rupp Carriveau on LinkedIn: Environmental Energy Institute: Turbulence and Energy Lab: Offshore Energy and...
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thinkenergy shorts: how Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are reshaping the grid
ThinkEnergy
Rooftop solar. Backup batteries. Smart EV chargers. Distributed energy resources (DERs) are changing the way electricity is generated, managed, and used in Ontario. In this thinkenergy short, Trevor Freeman breaks down how DERs can reduce your carbon footprint, provide backup power during outages, and help you manage your energy costs. Listen in for how net metering, load displacement, and evolving tech partnerships are reshaping the future of the grid and giving you more control over your energy. Related links Breaking down Distributed Energy Resources, with Hydro Ottawa’s...
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Consumer impact: revisiting grid modernization with Capgemini Canada
ThinkEnergy
Grid modernization goes beyond smart meters. It’s making the grid more responsive, customer-focused, and resilient. Andrea Nuesser, Grid Modernization Leader at Capgemini Canada, joins thinkenergy to explain how smart tech, real-time data, and evolving customer relationships are changing how electricity is delivered, managed, and consumed. From account numbers to engaged consumers, electric vehicles to home energy, listen in to learn how the grid of the future will shape how you consume energy. Related links IESO Peaks Perks Program: Dr. Andrea Newer on LinkedIn: ...
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thinkenergy shorts: keeping the lights on through extreme weather
ThinkEnergy
Fire bans. Blackouts. Heat waves. Extreme weather is hitting harder and more often. Plus, Canada’s electricity demand is soaring. In thinkenergy episode 161, host Trevor Freeman breaks down how utilities plan for grid resilience, from upgrading local infrastructure to planning a national east-west grid. He also explores how customer demand response can help prevent outages. Learn how climate and consumption are reshaping our energy systems and what’s being done to keep the lights on through extreme weather. Related links Electrifying Canada’s remote communities with QUEST...
info_outlineSummer Rewind: The 2030 EV Action Plan with Electric Mobility Canada
Summer Rewind: The 2022 federal budget doubled down on Canada’s commitment to make all light-duty vehicles and passenger truck sales fully electric by 2035. That’s a considerable investment to get Canadians behind the wheel of an EV. Daniel Breton, President and CEO of Electric Mobility Canada joins us to discuss whether the real concerns about a shift to EVs are being addressed. From pricing models to helping rural, northern First Nations and Inuit communities, there’s still a lot to be done.
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LinkedIn, Daniel Breton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-breton-b8a3b1a4/
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LinkedIn, Electric Mobility Canada: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-mobility-canada/
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Electric Mobility Canada: https://emc-mec.ca/
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