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Schneider Electric Canada’s President, Emily Heitman, discusses technology, sustainability and energy efficiency with host Francis Bradley. They talk about the challenges to the sector, including fragmented policies and aging infrastructure, as well as solutions including digital tools for energy management and reporting, and incentives for green investments. Emily emphasizes the importance of balancing sustainability with profitability, and the need for modernizing supply chains in a time of geopolitical uncertainty. The conversation closes with Emily’s recommendation for an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
Schneider Electric Canada
Emily Heitman at Schneider Electric
Emily Heitman on LinkedIn
Book recommendations:
Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman.: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow -
Electricity Canada’s Vice President of Government Relations, Michael Powell, join host Francis Bradley for a conversation about the April 28 Canadian Federal election, through a Canadian electricity lens. They talk about the election results and the campaign, the different narratives about the ballot question, the impact of the US President on the election, and what the campaign platforms had to say about electricity and energy policy. They also talk about what’s next in terms of cabinet composition and the upcoming Speech from the Throne. The conversation wraps with Michael’s recommendation for an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club
Links:
Electricity Canada
Michael Powell on Bluesky
Michael Powell on LinkedIn
Book recommendation:
Lament for a Nation: The Defeat of Canadian Nationalism, by George Grant: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/lament-for-a-nation-the-defeat-of-canadian-nationalism -
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The Utilities Technology Council (UTC)’s President and CEO, Rusty Williams, join host Francis Bradley for a conversation about the utility industry's technological advancements. They talk about spectrum allocation, rural broadband, cybersecurity, and pole attachments. Rusty highlighted the importance of spectrum allocation, and the criticality of cybersecurity standards. He also emphasized the challenges in workforce development and the impact of AI on utility operations. They close the conversation with Rusty’s recommendation for an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
Utilities Technology Council (UTC)
UTC Canadian Technology Conference
Jimmy R. (Rusty) Williams at UTC
Jimmy R. (Rusty) Williams on LinkedIn
Book recommendations:
The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk, by Dennis Kneale -
Power Advisory LLC’s Managing Director, Jason Chee-Aloy, discusses the future of the electricity sector and leadership with host Francis Bradley. With extensive experience in the energy sector, Jason talks about market changes, the MOU between Newfoundland & Labrador, and Quebec, and his firm's role. The conversation touches on the need for bold leadership in the sector, and the need to be mindful of the fundamentals of electricity to unlock Canada's energy potential. They also address current US tariff challenges and hopes for reduced barriers in Canada.
Links:
Power Advisory
Jason Chee-Aloy on LinkedIn
CBC article about Churchill Falls MOU
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Royal Bank's Shaz Merwat, lead author of RBC's Climate Institute report "Power Struggle: How AI is Challenging Canada's Electricity Grid," discusses with Francis Bradley the rise of AI and its impact on Canada's electricity sector. They cover AI's increasing power demand, regional differences, the economic impact of data centres, strategic policies for leveraging AI, carbon capture's role, and energy security. They conclude with Shaz's very timely book recommendation for the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
RBC Thought Leadership
Power Struggle: How AI is challenging Canada’s electricity grid
Climate Action 2025 Report
Shaz Merwat on LinkedIn
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The Canadian Hydrogen Association’s President and CEO, Ivette Vera-Perez, in conversation with Francis Bradley about the hydrogen industry in Canada today, what the value chain looks like, the rainbow of different types of hydrogen, and what we are using hydrogen for, including mobility. They also talk about the future of hydrogen and the need for investment tax credits, regulatory alignment, and infrastructure development to support hydrogen's role in decarbonization and economic growth. They close the conversation with a recommendation for a book to add to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Canadian Hydrogen Association
Ivette Vera-Perez at the Canadian Hydrogen Association
Ivette Vera-Perez on LinkedIn
Book recommendation:
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, by Kerry Patterson, Stephen R. Covey, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler -
Chief Meteorologist with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Sunny Wescott, in conversation with Francis Bradley about extreme weather, the impacts on infrastructure, the cyclical worsening of events, and the challenge of stabilizing the climate. They also discuss what customers should be thinking about in emergencies and opportunities for creative solutions to greater resilience. They close the conversation with a recommendation for a book to add to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Sunny Wescott on LinkedIn
Book recommendations:
· The Secret World of Weather: How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Breeze, Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop, by Tristan Gooley
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President of Bridgehead Security and Senior Fellow at Electricity Canada Ross Johnson in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the recently published second edition of his book “Antiterrorism and Threat Response: Planning and Implementation.“ They talk about the book's genesis and what it seeks to convey. They also discuss the role of the security practitioner, take a detour into the Vulnerability of Integrated Security Analysis (VISA) process and the Design Basis Threat concept, and discuss the need for integration of security measures. They close the conversation with a recommendation for a book to add to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
Bridgehead Security
Ross Johnson bio
Ross’ book
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Waterpower Canada President and CEO Lorena Patterson in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the role and current state of waterpower in Canada. They talk about the complexity of the regulatory and project approvals regimes, and the role hydropower will continue to play in Canada’s electricity future. She also shares perspectives as someone with experience in energy in a number of jurisdictions in North America. They close the conversation with an excellent recommendation for a book to add to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
Lorena Patterson at Waterpower Canada: https://waterpowercanada.ca/about/#lorena-patterson
Waterpower Canada: https://waterpowercanada.ca/
Lorena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenaapatterson/
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NERC Senior Vice President and the CEO of the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the role of the E-ISAC and what it does to help secure the North American electricity system. They talk about the current and evolving threat environment, the importance of exercises and learning from the GridEx exercises, cyber mutual assistance, the importance of partnerships with governments and the vendor community, and what the future may look like for the E-ISAC. They close the conversation with Manny’s two book recommendations to add to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Manny Cancel at NERC: https://www.nerc.com/AboutNERC/exec/Documents/Manny%20Cancel_execbio.pdf
Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC): https://www.eisac.com/s/
GridEx VIII: https://www.eisac.com/s/gridex
Manny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-cancel-19a21325/
Book recommendations:
Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean by Kim Scott: https://www.amazon.ca/Radical-Candor-What-Want-Saying/dp/1529038340/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25BO26N4V04P2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rzT_MgYPxAPYNJWJXa69AKgRaz53BUxsc_0CpmHLSiPedkpHB2t9O6KCMAtEipRQ80KU5z_EIWuw4XtlD3QcDjugyv8A6NX_gOJa6umqQUI-7lki7_c2lDaVisZnnHAyzYGCG7NbO9FZnbGsOgEpwLBON-b50PUeklHcbAuI_zo4lURoF1HcSSaiJpq4JFxfXDH6ryIm8DsMFdWtc1pes4H-4F6tamcKeRhg62JBFB0WJoC5vPYWHinc16tNKtSTJDrovPReyOl_LZWYPkwKNaUxAx8TFSs6RYc56lC4JEc.MIsLJjLwijLSOFsQ17aMSxRV0QrgeD3BGpVEGW04sbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=radical+candor+kim+scott&qid=1733682068&sprefix=radical+candor+kim+scott%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60194162-demon-copperhead -
President and CEO of PowerON Energy Solutions Keegan Tully, in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the regulatory, legislative and cost challenges of fleet electrification, how supply chains continue to slow adoption, the scope and scale of some projects, and workforce and talent attraction and retention. They close the conversation with his book recommendation to add to the Flux Capacitor Book Club
Links:
PowerON Energy Solutions: https://poweronenergy.ca/
PowerON & Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Electrification Infrastructure 2023 Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mL2DrWi4-A
Keegan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keegan-tully-mba-720b2023/
Book recommendation:
Thinking, Fast and Slow By Daniel Kahneman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow -
President and CEO of Electro Federation Canada Carol McGlogan, is in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the need for policy certainty on electrification, pressures on supply chains, the role of energy efficiency, trade issues and the complexity of tariffs. They also talk about how her association is helping to develop the future workforce, and they end the conversation with a book recommendation to add to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
Electro Federation Canada: https://www.electrofed.com/#mobile-top
Carol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-mcglogan-8b16285/
Book recommendation:
The Diamond Eye By Kate Quinn: https://www.katequinnauthor.com/books/the-diamond-eye/ -
President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation Ken Hartwick, in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the evolving state of electricity in Ontario. Featuring a discussion about a rapidly changing energy picture with electrification, and population growth putting additional pressure on demand for electricity. They talk about supply chain challenges given that every other jurisdiction is also seeking to electrify and decarbonize at the same time. They touch on increasing public acceptance for nuclear power, and the challenges of building large infrastructure projects. They also discuss what generation technologies will be in Ontario’s future, Indigenous partnerships, and attracting and retaining talent. They close the conversation with Ken’s recommendation for an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
Ontario Power Generation: https://www.opg.com/
Ken Hartwick at OPG: https://www.opg.com/about-us/who-we-are/executive-team/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-hartwick-icd-d-176b50a1/
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President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power, Peter Gregg, in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the evolving state of electricity in Nova Scotia. Revisiting themes they spoke about three years ago on the podcast, they discuss the decarbonization of Nova Scotia’s electricity system, the impact of federal policies, the increasing frequency and impact of extreme weather. They also focus on the province’s Clean Power Plan, the failure of the Atlantic Loop initiative and what says about complex inter-jurisdictional projects, and how reliability and affordability will be front and centre as Nova Scotia aims for an 80 per cent decarbonized grid by 2030. They close the conversation with Peter’s recommendation for an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
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President of ATCO Electric Melanie Bayley in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the state of the Alberta electricity market, the challenges of meeting decarbonization and electrification aspirations, the energy trilemma of balancing sustainability, reliability, and affordability, and how customers' relationship with the electricity system will change in the years ahead. But they start the conversation with a deep dive into wildfires, the complexity of response, impacts on communities, and prospects for the year ahead. They close the conversation with a couple of on-point book recommendations.
Links:
ATCO Electric: https://electric.atco.com/en-ca.html
Melanie Bayley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-bayley-a9784985/?originalSubdomain=ca
Book recommendations:
California Burning: The Fall Of Pacific Gas And Electric–And What It Means For America's Power Grid, By Katherine Blunt: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670012/california-burning-by-katherine-blunt/The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, by Amy C. Edmondson: https://www.wiley.com/en-ca/The+Fearless+Organization%3A+Creating+Psychological+Safety+in+the+Workplace+for+Learning%2C+Innovation%2C+and+Growth-p-9781119477266 -
RBC Senior Vice-President, John Stackhouse and Senior Manager, Clean Technology, Vivan Sorab, principal author of the report “Think Small: How Canada can make small modular reactors a priority,” in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the principal findings and recommendations of their report. The conversation includes an overview of SMR technology, the state of progress in their deployment, and likely applications in Canada. They also discuss the path ahead, including the needed investments, Indigenous partnerships and social license, as well as an indication of issues the Institute is currently addressing. They close the conversation with Vivan and John’s recommendations for additions to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
RBC report “Think Small:: How Canada can make small modular nuclear reactors a priority”: https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/wp-content/uploads/Think-Small-SMR-Report-EN-1.pdf
RBC Climate Action 2024 report, “Double or Trouble”: https://www.rbc.com/climate-action-institute/climate-action-24/index.html
Johns Stackhouse at RBC: https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-ca/people/john-stackhouse
on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stackhouse-a113419/
Vivan Sorab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivan-sorab-4a503623/
Book recommendations:
The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations, by Daniel Yergin: https://www.danielyergin.com/books/thenewmap
Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization, by Ed Conway: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125937631-material-world
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Altalink President and CEO Gary Hart in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the energy transition from the perspective of a transmission company. The conversation includes a bit of a deep dive into the impact of wildfires, and what is being done to prevent and/or limit their impact. Gary also talks about the energy transition, the challenges of decarbonization, the future energy mix in Alberta, affordability for customers, and how supply chain challenges are not likely to disappear anytime soon. They close the conversation with Gary’s recommendation for an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
Altalink: https://www.altalink.ca/
Altalink’s management Team: https://www.altalink.ca/governance/leadership/
Gary Hart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garylhart/
Book recommendations:
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need, by Bill Gates: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52908942-how-to-avoid-a-climate-disaster
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GE Vernova Canada President and President of Global Growth Markets at GE Vernova Heather Chalmers is in conversation with host Francis Bradley about this new company, her role in Canada and in global growth markets, technology ambition, the need for governments and stakeholders to align in order to meet sustainability goals, and her take on the Government of Canada’s draft Clean Electricity Regulations. Heather also talks about the criticality of Indigenous reconciliation, the challenges of supply chains and ensuring we have the people to build our energy future. They close the conversation with two timely recommendations for additions to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
GE Vernova: https://www.gevernova.com/
Heather Chalmers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-chalmers/?originalSubdomain=ca
Book recommendations:
How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between, by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61327449-how-big-things-get-done
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, by Bob Joseph: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38620150-21-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-indian-act
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Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator President and CEO, Lesley Gallinger, is in conversation with host Francis Bradley about the challenges the system faces in the transition to a decarbonized future. They discuss the role of the IESO, rising electricity demand, resource adequacy, and the importance of engagement with Indigenous Peoples and communities. Lesley shares some perspectives on the work of the Canadian Electricity Advisory Council and some of the factors that will impact the timing of Ontario meeting its decarbonization ambitions. The conversation closes with two excellent recommendations for additions to the Flux Capacitor Book Club.
Links:
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO): https://ieso.ca/
Lesley Gallinger at the IESO: https://ieso.ca/Corporate-IESO/Leadership/Executive-Team
Lesley Gallinger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-gallinger-784a194/?originalSubdomain=ca
IESO’s Pathways to Decarbonization report: https://www.ieso.ca/en/Learn/The-Evolving-Grid/Pathways-to-Decarbonization
The Canadian Electricity Advisory Council: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/our-natural-resources/energy-sources-distribution/electricity-infrastructure/the-canada-electricity-advisory-council/25297
Book recommendations:
My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future,by Indra Nooyi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57499853-my-life-in-full
Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples, by Bob Joseph and Cynthia F. Joseph:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36988156-working-effectively-with-indigenous-peoples?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=ngI9EMHqcd&rank=1
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Canadian Renewable Energy Association President & CEO, Vittoria Bellissimo in conversation with host Francis Bradley on the state of wind, solar and energy storage in Canada, and the prospects for the future. They discuss the role of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association, recent growth in the sector, the recent pause on approvals in Alberta, barriers to growth and investment, the importance of grid diversity, and the federal investment tax credit regime as a response to the Inflation Reduction Act in the US. They talk about the Electricity Transition Hub, and close the conversation with reflections on Indigenous reconciliation.
Links:
Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA): https://renewablesassociation.ca/
Vittoria Bellissimo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vittoria-bellissimo-9298473a/?originalSubdomain=ca
Electricity Transition Hub: https://renewablesassociation.ca/electricity-transition-hub/
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