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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:
Jan 27, 2025
Decarbonizing Canada’s buildings with the Building Decarbonization Alliance
Canada’s building sector accounts for 30-40% of the nation’s energy use. Bryan Fannigan from the Building Decarbonization Alliance joins thinkenergy to share how the sector can align with Canada’s emission reduction goals. From policies and grid impact… 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:
Jul 4, 2022
Summer Recharge:
2050: The Future of Energy with the Ontario Energy Association In order to achieve Canada’s goal of being net zero by 2050, the future of energy will need to look a lot different than it does today.… Read More
Jun 20, 2022
Summer Recharge: EV-olving Transportation with Cara Clairman
In our last episode, we spoke with Loren McDonald about the shift in social perception when it comes to adopting EVs across Canada. However, it’ll take more than just a social shift for this adoption to happen.… Read More
Jun 6, 2022
EV Adoption: The Grid, The Battery, and The Evangelist
The adoption of electric vehicles continues to rise in Canada, with many automakers reporting their EV stock is completely sold out. This shift in social perception from being EV-hesitant to embracing their benefits seems like a big… Read More
May 23, 2022
Is Energy Storage the Missing Link to a Clean-Energy Future?
Energy storage means more than just batteries. There are many different technologies that could offset peak electricity consumption periods, ultimately preventing the need for expensive, emissions-heavy infrastructure that could lead us away from our clean-energy goals. Justin… Read More
May 9, 2022
KRP and Future-Proofing Commercial Buildings
Did you know buildings as a whole make up for 40% of global energy consumption? When you consider the majority of commercial buildings are more than 30 years old, it’s clear energy-efficient retrofits and upgrades are needed… Read More