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:
May 26, 2025
Cleaner, cheaper, smarter: Ontario’s Save on Energy framework explained
Feedback?What does Ontario’s new 12-year Save on Energy framework mean for homeowners, businesses, and the future of energy in Canada? Learn how the program supports smarter grid planning and energy use, lowers emissions, improves affordability, and helps… Read More
May 12, 2025
thinkenergy shorts: the energy story hits close to home
Feedback?Canada’s energy conversation grows louder every day. But before we can address the national goals or even energy independence, we need to look at our local utilities and energy systems to understand their capabilities. Host Trevor Freeman… Read More
Apr 28, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
thinkenergy shorts: turning the lights on with landfill methane
Feedback?Canada creates 36.5 million tons of garbage each year. What if that waste was a reliable source of sustainable electricity? Host Trevor Freeman shares how landfill methane can be converted into renewable energy, helping reduce greenhouse gas… Read More
Mar 24, 2025
Reimagining heating and cooling with district energy systems
Feedback?Scott Demark, President and CEO of Zibi Community Utility, joins thinkenergy to discuss how our relationship with energy is changing. With two decades of expertise in clean energy and sustainable development, Scott suggests reimagining traditional energy applications… Read More