Reimagined Energy Podcast
A weekly renewable energy video podcast featuring interviews with influential experts, academia, businesses and organizations leading the way in sustainable business and clean technology. Hosted by Maria McGowan, topics will cover a wide range of renewable energy-related projects in a conversational, informative way. Each episode will be less than 30 minutes in length.
Episodes
What happens when a small town takes big action on clean energy? In this episode, we head to Bridgewater, Nova Scotia—where Mayor David Mitchell shares how the Energize Bridgewater initiative is transforming local energy systems, tackling energy poverty, and empowering residents to lead the charge. With homegrown innovations like the Bridgewise energy monitoring system, accessible clean energy financing, and a strong ...
This week, we sit down with Temi Udo-Affia, Manager of Clean Electricity at Nova Scotia’s Department of Energy, for a deep dive into the province’s ambitious path to net-zero.
Temi shares how the 2030 Clean Power Plan is reshaping Nova Scotia’s energy landscape through wind, solar, and community-driven projects. We explore how the province is planning to phase out coal, modernize the grid, and build a system that’s rel...
In this inspiring episode of Reimagined Energy, we sit down with Kiah and Kitana from Hope Blooms, a youth-led organization transforming how communities think about sustainability, energy, and innovation.
From their beginnings on an abandoned plot of land in Halifax’s north end, Hope Blooms has grown into a hub for social enterprise, STEM education, and environmental leadership. Kiah and Kitana share how their Green La...
In this episode of Reimagined Energy, we take a spin through the evolving world of electric vehicles — from smarter commuting choices to the cutting-edge future of wireless charging roads. Our guests dive into how multimodal transportation planning can reduce emissions and traffic stress, what the EV infrastructure landscape really looks like today, and why charging accessibility is a key hurdle we need to overcome. W...
In this special remix episode of the Reimagined Energy Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the most forward-thinking conversations we’ve had around low-carbon innovation in Canada💡🌱
From electrifying construction sites and deploying one of the country’s largest battery storage systems, to Indigenous-led renewable energy projects and creative biomass solutions, this episode weaves together diverse voices working to deca...
In this special Remixed edition of the Reimagined Energy podcast, we bring together insights from past guests who are shaping the future of solar energy—at every scale.
From residential rooftops to massive commercial installations, this episode dives into the opportunities, barriers, and innovations driving solar adoption across Canada and beyond. You'll hear from:
➡️ John Sheldon, who breaks down what homeowners a...
In this episode of the Atlantica Fuel for Thought, Jonathan Alward discusses natural gas to understand better how it is used in Atlantica Canada today and into the future. Jonathan joins John Hawkins, President of Eastward Energy, and Paul Cheliak, Vice President of Strategy and Delivery for the Canadian Gas Association. They discuss what natural gas is, how it is transported across Canada to customers, the role of In...
In this episode of Reimagined Energy, Kathryn Bremner from Divert Nova Scotia shares how the province became a leader in recycling and waste reduction. She explains the role of community engagement, education, and innovative programs in cutting emissions and driving sustainability. We also look ahead to how new Extended Producer Responsibility regulations could reshape waste management in Nova Scotia and beyond.
If you...
In this episode of Reimagined Energy, Maria sits down with Alexander Ross, President of Highmark Power, to explore how the company is transforming the clean energy landscape in Atlantic Canada. From navigating the complexities of urban builds to driving innovation in rural communities, Alex shares the highs and hurdles of scaling clean energy infrastructure. The conversation dives into why safety is non-negotiable, ho...
What does the future of clean energy look like—and how do we get there together? 🌱⚡
In this episode, we dive into key takeaways from the 2025 Energizing Efficiency conference, where experts break down the power of energy retrofits, the potential of biomass, and why energy literacy matters more than ever. From renewable energy solutions to building trust in our communities, this conversation is all about collaboration,...
Exploring how energy efficiency, equity, and community power can shape Nova Scotia’s clean energy future 🌍
In the latest episode of Reimagined Energy, we sit down with Chris Benjamin from the Ecology Action Centre to chat about the organization's mission to advocate for environmental justice and sustainable energy solutions in Nova Scotia. We discuss the recent Building Nova Scotia's Green Jobs report, the i...
Traceability, AI, and transparency — Foued Barouni from OPTEL Group joins us on Reimagined Energy to talk building better, greener supply chains. 🌱🔍
This week, Reimagined Energy sat down with Foued Barouni from Optel Group to discuss the importance of traceability in building sustainable supply chains. He emphasized the need for companies to track greenhouse gas emissions and comply with ESG standards to meet consume...
In this episode of the Atlantica Fuel for Thought, Jonathan Alward discusses energy security in Atlantic Canada to better understand how electrical utilities are dealing with different energy security challenges today and into the future. Jonathan joins Marie Maclean, the Vice President of Power Production and Energy and Risk for Nova Scotia Power, and Angus Orford, the Vice President of Corporate Planning and Energy ...
From game-changing clean tech to navigating shifting policies, the Smart Energy Halifax Conference brought Canada’s energy future into focus. 🔋🌱
The Reimagined Energy Podcast attended this year's conference to hear from industry leaders driving innovation in renewables and energy. We spoke to attendees who shared their insights on energy in Canada—and how we can get there.
Thanks to Smart Energy Halifax for invit...
What is the future of energy in Atlantic Canada? Derek Estabrook is with Michelle Robichaud of the Atlantica Centre for Energy, where they focus on the potential of green hydrogen as a transformative economic opportunity. They identify the region's energy resources, the importance of collaboration and policy alignment, and the need for investment to build a robust hydrogen industry. The discussion highlights the ...
🎧 Thinking about upgrading your building but unsure where to start? This episode is for you.
Reimagined Energy sat down with Lorrie Rand, co-founder of the ReCover Initiative, to explore how a deep retrofit can boost your building’s performance, cut long-term operating costs, and make your property more resilient to changing climate conditions.
#RecoverInitiative, #deepretrofits, #energyefficiency,...
Halifax isn’t waiting for change — it’s making it happen.
In this episode, Kevin Boutilier, Manager of Clean Energy at Halifax Regional Municipality, shares how the city is turning ambition into action through HalifACT — one of the most forward-thinking climate plans in Canada.
Kevin shares how Halifax is:
🛻 Focusing on both mitigation and adaptation, decarbonizing the corporate fleet for Halifax with the HalifACT ...
This conversation explores the headwinds and hurdles standing between Atlantic Canada’s vision to become a green energy powerhouse and the reality of where the hydrogen sector in the region is today. The episode discusses the region's unique advantages for hydrogen production, its challenges, and the necessary policy and infrastructure developments needed to realize its hydrogen ambitions. Experts Arvind Ramakris...
Let’s talk about a smarter way to handle waste—one that’s helping communities and the planet.
Joe Lewis from BioBurn Pros Inc. breaks down how their cutting-edge biomass tech is doing more than just managing wood waste. It's producing clean energy and cutting emissions with air curtain burner technology.
You’ll hear how BioBurn stepped up after Hurricane Fiona, showing how renewable energy solutions can boost commu...
Guests: Trent Vichie of EverWind Fuels and Lukas Schuffelen
This conversation explores the potential of Atlantic Canada to become a leader in green hydrogen production and export. The discussion highlights the region's abundant wind resources, the growing demand for green hydrogen in Europe, and the necessary infrastructure and investment to make these projects viable. Key challenges, including policy, economics, ...
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