Reimagined Energy Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Energy flexibility refers to adjusting energy usage in response to supply and demand fluctuations. This can involve reducing energy use or shifting it to different times of the day based on external requests or conditions, ensuring that the system remains stable and can effectively meet energy demands. Sympower is Europe's leading energy flexibility service provider, aiming t...

Send us Fan Mail The Community Solar Project in Nova Scotia is Canada's first subscription-based community solar program. Since its launch in March 2024, academics, industry, and the public have received it well. The program aims to increase solar energy access to communities and individuals by allowing them to participate in and benefit from generating renewable electricity. Approved project...

Send us Fan Mail Eden Energy is creating revolutionary new technology that’s been around for millions of years.  Jonathan Appel is on a global mission to clean up the planet by turning waste into energy. How? While organic waste is transformed into clean-burning, carbon-neutral hydrocarbons, self-generating power is produced. Many have attempted this approach before and failed but Jonathan’s compa...

Send us Fan Mail How can we discern truth from fiction when there is so much misinformation on the topic of sustainability and climate change? Sean Kelly , a well-known sustainability consultant and co-founder of the Climate Story Network , is on a mission to help organizations have a positive impact on the environment. Sure, there are climate change naysayers, yet Sean applies curiosity and creat...

Send us Fan Mail If you own an electric vehicle, one could say that we've come to a fork in the road. Host Maria McGowan is joined by Jeff Turner, Jeff is the Director of Clean Mobility at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, he’s also a recognized leader in transportation electrification and currently serves on the board of Electric Mobility Canada. He has a lot to say about electric vehicles (...

Send us Fan Mail Ed Cullinan, from Nova Scotia Power, discusses the Smart Grid Nova Scotia project and its goal of integrating distributed energy resources into the energy system. The project included pilot programs such as battery storage, community solar gardens, and EV smart charging. The key findings, which showed that distributed energy resources can improve affordability, reliability, and en...

Send us Fan Mail Buying an EV is one thing, but how can you be sure that there’s the infrastructure to support your charging? On this episode of the Reimagined Energy podcast, Maria McGowan has a conversation with Mark Marmer from Signature Electric. Mark shares his insights on a wide range of electric vehicle topics, including the industry's evolution, charging infrastructure, connectors, an...

Send us Fan Mail Choosing a sustainable energy model is a big decision with many moving parts. But Terri-Lynn Duque from Ignite Energy Solutions has all the answers to dissolve lingering apprehension about renewable energy and dispel common myths.  Terri-Lynn discusses her work in helping clients build strategies for Net Zero electricity systems that focus on their customers. She emphasizes the im...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Reimagined Energy podcast provides a look into the new Canadian Hydrogen Safety Centre, detailing a conversation with the principal scientist, Nirmal Gnanapragasam, from Canadian Nuclear Labs. Nirmal shares the centre's objectives of predicting safety challenges, how they are fostering partnerships, creating safety parameters, and offering independent advi...

Send us Fan Mail Upcycle takes the phrase “waste not want not” to a whole new level with their game-changing approach to used vehicles.  Maria McGowan chats about EVs with Natal Antonini, the brains behind Upcycle. From their establishment in Summerside, PEI, Antonini outlines how a simple relocation to Canada sparked an innovative green technology idea: turning everyday electric cars into trucks....

Send us Fan Mail Can one community's journey inspire a broader shift toward energy sovereignty? Drew Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation knows it can. Drew is embracing renewable energy and driving change to his community’s energy grid. From wind and solar projects to electrifying their local fishing fleet, this First Nation community in Prince Edward Island is redefining what it means to b...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever hear acronyms like REC, ESG, and PPA and find yourself instantly confused? Joining us this week is Dana Saric from Capital Power who explains Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and carbon credits and how they affect the energy industry. Capital Power, a forward-thinking power producer, is dedicated to achieving net zero operations by 2045. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs...

Send us Fan Mail Cameron Wade, the visionary behind Sutubra Research, believes that energy transformation is a numbers game - and the numbers never deceive. Sutubra Research stands out in the industry by leveraging big data to guide clients in decarbonizing their energy systems. Their unique approach involves applying advanced mathematics and complex systems to interpret data, enabling clients to...

Send us Fan Mail To understand the future of solar, it’s important to understand the increasing interest from both the public and government sectors. Maria McGowan recently connected with Kevin Kang of Polaron Solar to talk about the advancements being made in the solar industry. Kevin lets us in on their cutting-edge R&D projects, like their EV charging and home battery systems. Also, their a...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to maximize output while minimizing emissions without compromising efficiency? Maria McGowan has a conversation with Frederick Morency about Schneider Electric's ambitious sustainability initiatives. Morency discusses the company's commitment to energy management, biodiversity conservation, and their lofty goal to achieve net-zero operations along with...

Send us Fan Mail How can we bring sustainability with us, even when we’re off the grid?  As an electrical engineer with vast experience in the renewable energy industry, Tomi Allen shares his passion for solar power, which he forged through his father's influence and his own multifaceted journey. Learn what’s behind his methodology for determining energy needs for off-grid systems and underst...

Send us Fan Mail How can we harness the wind with peak efficiency? If you live in Atlantic Canada, it can be windy. Storms bring gale-force winds, and hurricanes briskly pass, creating a challenging landscape for wind energy generation.   Rory Cantwell, the CEO of SWEB Development , knows how. It’s part of SWEB’s approach to fostering meaningful collaboration with key stakeholders.  Cantwell busts...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Mark MacDonald, the founder of Electric Avenue, who shares the process of the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging industry and how it is filling a much-needed gap in the market. Mark breaks down the business of electrification and how crucial data points can reveal the truth behind EV adoption worldwide despite occasional negative news cycles. Mark also discusses the challe...

Send us Fan Mail 2024 is emerging as a critical year for action in Canada's hydrogen industry. Our guest is Ivette Vera Perez, President and CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA). Ivette explains the complexities of hydrogen transport, safety concerns, and the association's proactive approach to addressing members' issues through various committees and webin...

Send us Fan Mail Everybody loves potatoes, and how could you not when new research shows that we could use potato waste for power generation?  Today on the Reimagined Energy Podcast, Dr. Yulin Hu, a chemical engineer at UPEI, discusses their alternative energy and waste conversion projects. Dr. Hu describes UPEI's unique design-based teaching approach, emphasizing hands-on learning. Often reg...

Send us Fan Mail How well do electric vehicles hold up in the pre-owned and rental car market?  Johnny Beckett explains how the Electric Vehicle Network (EVN) offers a unique business model by combining dealer services with EV rentals. The focus on renting pre-owned EVs serves as a revenue stream and an educational tool for potential buyers. One of the nice features when renting a car from EVN is...

Send us Fan Mail The leaves of plants have been doing it forever, creating their own energy through photosynthesis.  Inside the chemistry building at Dalhousie University is the Dasog Research Group. This lab is where research takes place to generate energy, chemical fuels, and freshwater using sunlight. What’s really cool is that Dr. Mita Dasog and her team are being inspired by the process of ph...

Send us Fan Mail How can using natural gas make our green goals a reality?  Today, Maria McGowan talks about Nova Scotia's energy transition with Derek Estabrook from Eastward Energy. Derek breaks down how natural gas plays a vital role in achieving a low-carbon future, addressing challenges in transportation and buildings. Derek introduces an integrated energy system concept by outlining its...

Send us Fan Mail Cutting-edge battery research is happening at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Jeff Dahn Research Group labs is a lithium-ion battery R&D facility that is globally recognized, not only for its partnership with Tesla but for building some of the world’s most advanced battery technologies. This week, we welcome to the podcast Dr. Michael Metzger, Assistant Profe...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a single conversation could spark a revolution in the energy industry? Join us as Wes Scott, a conduit in the world of renewable energy, takes us on a journey from conferences to clean energy initiatives. Wes shares his journey and discusses the origins of the Smart Energy Event in Halifax, focusing on renewables in Nova Scotia. The conversation explores how the...