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:
Jun 22, 2026
The way forward with Indigenous Clean Energy
Feedback?The era of top-down energy projects is over. Today demands collaboration, equity, and stakeholder engagement. And in the clean energy movement, Indigenous partnerships often lead the way. James Jenkins, Executive Director of Indigenous Clean Energy, joins thinkenergy… 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:
Nov 22, 2021
The Power of Local Hydro and the Electricity Distributors Association
Feedback?The energy sector, specifically electricity, is evolving at a rapid pace. But some folks may not realize that 94 per cent of Ontario’s electricity is generated without producing any greenhouse gas emissions. That’s pretty remarkable. So, what… Read More
Nov 8, 2021
Innovating the Grid through Distributed Energy Resources
Feedback?New considerations for innovating how electricity is generated, distributed, and stored are being made every day. This includes the development and implementation of distributed energy resources – a promising solution for increasing the integration of clean energy. How… Read More
Oct 25, 2021