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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:
Oct 9, 2023
Climate Communication: Motivating Change with Re.Climate
Feedback?What role do communicators play in motivating change? Specifically, how can they move their audiences to take action against climate change? In thinkenergy episode 122, we delve into the world of climate communication with Amber Bennett, Deputy… Read More
Sep 25, 2023
Protect, preserve and promote your brand by Being Crisis Ready
Feedback?Extreme weather, cyber attacks, and disruptive technology pose growing threats worldwide. And energy companies are at higher risk. In Episode 121 of thinkenergy, we discuss the urgent need for crisis readiness in Canada’s energy sector. Guest Melissa… Read More
Sep 11, 2023
Decarbonizing Ontario’s electricity grid with the IESO
Feedback?As demand for electricity increases, the need to diversify supply is also on the rise. In Episode 120 of thinkenergy, Lesley Gallinger, CEO of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), unpacks what’s driving the transformation of the… Read More
Aug 28, 2023
Summer Rewind: Future Proofing the Grid Against Extreme Weather with Guillaume ParadisSummer Rewind:
Feedback?As Canadians depend more and more on an electrified grid, safety and reliability are at the core of the conversation. How are we improving the grid’s resilience to climate change and extreme weather? How are we accommodating… Read More
Aug 15, 2023
Summer Rewind: The Canadian Climate Institute’s Big Switch
Feedback?Reaching Canada’s net zero goals is a bit like solving a national puzzle. There are many pieces that need to fit together, including doubling or tripling the amount of zero-emissions electricity Canada currently produces to meet future… Read More