Markham Hislop

Energi Talks

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Journalist Markham Hislop interviews leading energy experts from around the world about the energy transition and climate change.

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Markham Hislop

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Latest episode

Jan 22, 2026

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Episodes

Decarbonizing Germany's heating sector is a big job 13.02.2024

Markham interviews Ralf Dickel, senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, about his recent paper, "Decarbonizing Germany’s heating sector."

China's EV revolution: What makes it tick? 13.02.2024

Markham interviews Anders Hove, a member of the China Energy Research Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

'Kenneyism,' the book, with Jeremy Appel 11.02.2024

Markham interviews independent journalist Jeremy Appel about his new book “Kenneyism,” released last week. 

Doug Ford's folly: refurbishing Pickering B nuclear power plant 09.02.2024

Markham interviews Professor Mark Winfield, head of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, Co-Chair of the Faculty's Sustainable Energy Initiative, and author of the February 6 Globe and Mail op-ed, “The folly of Ontario’s nuclear power play.”

How industries, governments negotiate energy and climate policies 09.02.2024

Markham interviews law professor James Coleman of Southern Methodist University about his paper, “ Policymaking by Proposal: How Agencies Are Transforming Industry Investment Long before Rules Can Be Tested in Court .”

Grid reliability challenge as climate disasters rise 09.02.2024

Markham interviews Mish Thadani, CEO of grid edge software technology and utility solutions provider Rhizome.

Canadian auto sector worried about Chinese competition 09.02.2024

Markham interviews Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

China dominates global wind energy industry 09.02.2024

Markham interviews Endri Lico, Principal Analyst, Global Wind Supply Chain and Technology of international consultancy Wood Mackenzie, and author of " Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world ."

Energy transition plan abandoned by Alberta Energy Regulator? 08.02.2024

Markham interviews Carol Baker, who in 2016 wrote a strategic planning document titled “Grand Energy Transition” for the Alberta Energy Regulator.

Michael Liebrich on electrifying the global economy 07.02.2024

Markham interviews Michael Liebreich is a leading global expert on clean energy and transportation, smart infrastructure, technology, climate finance and sustainable development and founder of BloombergNEF.

Canada disrupted! CEO survey shows 're-invention' not top of mind 06.02.2024

Markham interviews Shelley Gilberg, national platforms leader and ESG strategy partner, PwC Canada.

AER report about well clean up is confused, unclear 19.01.2024

Markham interviews Drew Yewchuk, public interest lawyer with the University of Calgary.

Electric heavy trucks just about ready for prime time 19.01.2024

Markham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, senior technology analyst at UK-based IDTechEx, about his new report, Electric Truck Milestones in 2023 and Outlook.

Western Canada electricity market a tantalizing opportunity 18.01.2024

Markham interviews energy economist David Gray.

Battery industry's wild ride just beginning 18.01.2024

Markham interviews Connor Watts, EV and battery analyst for Rethink Research. He joined us from the UK.

Microgrids slow to catch on in USA, but show great promise 17.01.2024

Markham interviews Cameron Brooks, executive director of Think Microgrid.

Why 'carbon contracts for difference' may yet decarbonize Alberta oil and gas 16.01.2024

Markham interviews Brendan Frank, policy development and analysis lead for Clean Prosperity.

Uncertain future for LNG impeding Canadian expansion? 15.01.2024

Markham interviews Anne-Sophie Corbeau, a Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Her CV is lengthy and impressive, including stints at the International Energy Agency and as head of gas analysis at supermajor BP.

Canada's EV manufacturing progress: punching above its weight class 12.01.2024

Markham interviews Joanna Kyriazis, EV analyst for Clean Energy Canada.

The Great Reallocation of capital from fossil fuels to clean energy 12.01.2024

Markham interviews Kingsmill Bond, Rocky Mountain Institute, about his new report, The Great Reallocation.

Software now defines autos, especially EVs 11.01.2024

Markham interviews James Falkiner, technology analyst at IDTechEx.

New electricity 'social bargain' should focus on managing demand, not building more generation 08.01.2024

Markham interviews Dr. Brendan Haley, policy director for Efficiency Canada, the national voice for an energy efficient economy. He recently wrote an op-ed for Policy Options magazine titled, “ A new deal for energy affordability and net-zero emissions .” 

BC EV-to-grid pilot tests using medium, heavy-duty vehicles to support grid 05.01.2024

Markham interviews Rob  Safrata, CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences, a tour company that uses electric buses and leader of the pilot project.

US Dept of Energy bullish on virtual power plants for modern power grid 03.01.2024

Markham interviews US Department of Energy analyst Jennifer Downing, author of the recent report, " Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Virtual Power Plants ."

Alberta Auditor General says AER hasn't corrected even one of his concerns 28.12.2023

Markham interviews Professor Shaun Fluker, University of Calgary law faculty, about his co-authored ABLAWG post, " Auditor General Updates Recommendations Unaddressed by the AER on the Effectiveness of Regulating Closure Liabilities in Conventional (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas ."

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