Sparking conversations about the energy of tomorrow.
thinkenergy looks at the energy of tomorrow, today.
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.
Latest Episode:
May 25, 2026
Driving the energy transition: the new reality of EVs in Canada
Feedback?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… Read More
Your Host:
Trevor Freeman
Trevor is Hydro Ottawa’s Manager of Commercial Accounts & Program Delivery. In this role, he oversees Hydro Ottawa’s engagement of, and support for the National Capital’s largest electricity customers, connecting them to the wide array of expertise and services that Hydro Ottawa has when it comes to energy. He leads commercial customer engagement, and regularly supports customers on their energy and decarbonization journeys, while also supporting advocacy and regulatory efforts to help the energy industry evolve with the changing energy landscape. Trevor also hosts Hydro Ottawa’s ThinkEnergy podcast, driving conversations with industry experts about the energy transition and decarbonisation. Trevor is a Professional Engineer, who is passionate about working toward solutions to climate change, and has spent his career helping building owners improve their buildings. Prior to joining Hydro Ottawa, he was a sustainability consultant, and worked in international development.
Recent Episodes:
Mar 1, 2024
Passing the mic: meet the new host of thinkenergy
Feedback?Thinkenergy launched May 2019, with host Dan Séguin leading the charge to demystify the fast-changing world of energy. From helping Canadians better understand the sector to sharing insights from industry leaders and experts, Dan is a key… Read More
Feb 19, 2024
Rewind Episode: Coming Clean About a Clean Electricity Future
Feedback?Rewind episode: The pressure to tackle pollution and climate change is increasing, as countries worldwide are eliminating greenhouse gases and moving away from fossil fuels. This shift towards a cleaner future has a lot of moving parts,… Read More
Feb 5, 2024
Embracing energy independence with OREC
Feedback?Small-scale technologies like solar panels and on-site battery storage are empowering homeowners, businesses, and entire communities to become more energy independent. In this episode, we talk with Dick Bakker, Director of the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative (OREC),… Read More
Jan 22, 2024
Examining Canada’s EV trajectory
Feedback?We’ve spoken with many experts about electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada, covering everything from adoption trends to announcements, projects, and policies. This episode curates some of the most informative takeaways from these discussions. Envision Canada’s EV future… Read More
Jan 8, 2024
