Think Energy

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

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:

May 12, 2025

thinkenergy shorts: the energy story hits close to home

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

Empowering power: how AI impacts energy systems

Greg Lindsay is an urban tech expert and a Senior Fellow at MIT. He’s also a two-time Jeopardy champion and the only human to go undefeated against IBM’s Watson. Greg joins thinkenergy to talk about how artificial… Read More

Apr 14, 2025

thinkenergy shorts: turning the lights on with landfill methane

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

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

Mar 10, 2025

thinkenergy shorts: the on and offs of trading electricity

Will U.S. tariffs disrupt Canada’s energy sector? What is the current state of cross-border electricity trade? How can we strengthen interprovincial connections to secure a sustainable energy future in our country? Host Trevor Freeman summarizes the on… Read More