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
In this episode of the Reimagined Energy Podcast, host Maria McGowan speaks with Noaa Cohn, a product manager at InRange, about the intersection of data, AI, and renewable energy. Noaa shares her journey from big data to the energy sector, highlighting the importance of aligning incentives between landlords and tenants to optimize solar energy deployment. They discuss the role of data centers in energy consumption, th...
Demand response is not a new concept, but it has gained increased attention and development in recent years as the need for efficient energy management grows. ICYMI, demand response is where consumers can adjust their electricity usage in response to high-demand periods. This can involve reducing or shifting energy consumption to lessen the electrical grid load during peak demand, helping maintain stability and effici...
Imagine a city skyline that has wind turbines on rooftops.
Well, it is possible and according to one start-up can be a cost-benefit to developers and manufacturers to generate energy from the wind on their buildings. In this episode of the Reimagined Energy Podcast, host Maria McGowan speaks with Jesse Marcel, co-founder of Airborne Motorworks, about their innovative wind turbine technology that utilizes ele...
How can a small community become an international example of how to approach energy poverty? Say hello to Erika Shea, New Dawn Enterprises's dynamic President and CEO, and explore how this Cape Breton-based nonprofit social enterprise is pursuing its sustainable energy transition. Erika shares New Dawn's innovative journey—from retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency to embracing renewable energy soluti...
Energy flexibility refers to adjusting energy usage in response to supply and demand fluctuations. This can involve reducing energy use or shifting it to different times of the day based on external requests or conditions, ensuring that the system remains stable and can effectively meet energy demands.
Sympower is Europe's leading energy flexibility service provider, aiming to facilitate the transition to a renewa...
The Community Solar Project in Nova Scotia is Canada's first subscription-based community solar program. Since its launch in March 2024, academics, industry, and the public have received it well. The program aims to increase solar energy access to communities and individuals by allowing them to participate in and benefit from generating renewable electricity. Approved project owners receive a 25-year power purcha...
Eden Energy is creating revolutionary new technology that’s been around for millions of years.
Jonathan Appel is on a global mission to clean up the planet by turning waste into energy. How? While organic waste is transformed into clean-burning, carbon-neutral hydrocarbons, self-generating power is produced. Many have attempted this approach before and failed but Jonathan’s company has cracked the code. Eden Energy’s ...
How can we discern truth from fiction when there is so much misinformation on the topic of sustainability and climate change?
Sean Kelly, a well-known sustainability consultant and co-founder of the Climate Story Network, is on a mission to help organizations have a positive impact on the environment. Sure, there are climate change naysayers, yet Sean applies curiosity and creativity in his approach. While recogni...
If you own an electric vehicle, one could say that we've come to a fork in the road. Host Maria McGowan is joined by Jeff Turner, Jeff is the Director of Clean Mobility at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, he’s also a recognized leader in transportation electrification and currently serves on the board of Electric Mobility Canada. He has a lot to say about electric vehicles (EVs) and EV infrastructure.
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Ed Cullinan, from Nova Scotia Power, discusses the Smart Grid Nova Scotia project and its goal of integrating distributed energy resources into the energy system. The project included pilot programs such as battery storage, community solar gardens, and EV smart charging. The key findings, which showed that distributed energy resources can improve affordability, reliability, and environmental performance, were a signif...
Buying an EV is one thing, but how can you be sure that there’s the infrastructure to support your charging?
On this episode of the Reimagined Energy podcast, Maria McGowan has a conversation with Mark Marmer from Signature Electric. Mark shares his insights on a wide range of electric vehicle topics, including the industry's evolution, charging infrastructure, connectors, and the future of EV adoption. Addit...
Choosing a sustainable energy model is a big decision with many moving parts. But Terri-Lynn Duque from Ignite Energy Solutions has all the answers to dissolve lingering apprehension about renewable energy and dispel common myths.
Terri-Lynn discusses her work in helping clients build strategies for Net Zero electricity systems that focus on their customers. She emphasizes the importance of a customer-centric app...
This episode of the Reimagined Energy podcast provides a look into the new Canadian Hydrogen Safety Centre, detailing a conversation with the principal scientist, Nirmal Gnanapragasam, from Canadian Nuclear Labs. Nirmal shares the centre's objectives of predicting safety challenges, how they are fostering partnerships, creating safety parameters, and offering independent advisory services for the hydrogen industr...
Upcycle takes the phrase “waste not want not” to a whole new level with their game-changing approach to used vehicles.
Maria McGowan chats about EVs with Natal Antonini, the brains behind Upcycle. From their establishment in Summerside, PEI, Antonini outlines how a simple relocation to Canada sparked an innovative green technology idea: turning everyday electric cars into trucks. They go into detail about ho...
Can one community's journey inspire a broader shift toward energy sovereignty?
Drew Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation knows it can. Drew is embracing renewable energy and driving change to his community’s energy grid. From wind and solar projects to electrifying their local fishing fleet, this First Nation community in Prince Edward Island is redefining what it means to be energy-sustainable.
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Do you ever hear acronyms like REC, ESG, and PPA and find yourself instantly confused? Joining us this week is Dana Saric from Capital Power who explains Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and carbon credits and how they affect the energy industry.
Capital Power, a forward-thinking power producer, is dedicated to achieving net zero operations by 2045. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are a crucial part of their busi...
Cameron Wade, the visionary behind Sutubra Research, believes that energy transformation is a numbers game - and the numbers never deceive. Sutubra Research stands out in the industry by leveraging big data to guide clients in decarbonizing their energy systems. Their unique approach involves applying advanced mathematics and complex systems to interpret data, enabling clients to make informed energy decisions.
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To understand the future of solar, it’s important to understand the increasing interest from both the public and government sectors. Maria McGowan recently connected with Kevin Kang of Polaron Solar to talk about the advancements being made in the solar industry. Kevin lets us in on their cutting-edge R&D projects, like their EV charging and home battery systems. Also, their approach to installing solar panels and...
What does it mean to maximize output while minimizing emissions without compromising efficiency?
Maria McGowan has a conversation with Frederick Morency about Schneider Electric's ambitious sustainability initiatives. Morency discusses the company's commitment to energy management, biodiversity conservation, and their lofty goal to achieve net-zero operations along with no net biodiversity loss by 2030. ...
How can we bring sustainability with us, even when we’re off the grid?
As an electrical engineer with vast experience in the renewable energy industry, Tomi Allen shares his passion for solar power, which he forged through his father's influence and his own multifaceted journey.
Learn what’s behind his methodology for determining energy needs for off-grid systems and understand the complexities of battery cycle li...
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