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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
88 episodes
Smart, Local, and Clean: The Future of Energy in Bridgewater
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, tackl...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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14:05
From Coal to Clean: The Big Energy Transition in Nova Scotia
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 Sc...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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22:47
Hope in Full Bloom: A Decade of Solar-Powered Change
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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15:02
ReMixed: EVs and the Energy Ecosystem
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 transporta...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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35:11
Low Carbon, High Impact: A Remix of Clean Energy Stories
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 d...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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23:49
The Future Is Bright: Solar Energy, Reimagined
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 installation...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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38:57
Atlantica’s Fuel for Thought: Natural Gas 101
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 Chel...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:14
Inside Divert Nova Scotia: Waste Reduction in Action
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 i...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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19:10
Wired for Change: Highmark Power’s Bold Energy Blueprint
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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24:02
Energizing Efficiency 2025: Innovation, Impact, and Inspiration in Clean Energy
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 r...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:10:28
Power to the People: Building a Just Energy Future in Nova Scotia
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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18:50
Building a Better Planet with OPTEL Group
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 fr...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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15:03
Energy Security 101: How are electrical utilities managing energy security in Atlantic Canada?
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. Jonat...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:03
Insights from Smart Energy Halifax 2025
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 d...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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39:00
Atlantic Canada's Hydrogen Future
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 transformati...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:05
Better Buildings: Smart Upgrades with The ReCover Initiative
🎧 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 perf...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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27:22
Inside HalifACT: The Bold Plan Powering Halifax’s Green Revolution
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
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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19:14
Overcoming Hurdles in Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Economy
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 ad...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:48
BioBurn: Turning Wood Waste Into Clean Energy
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 ju...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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15:30
Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Export Potential
Guests: Trent Vichie of EverWind Fuels and Lukas SchuffelenThis conversation explores the potential of Atlan...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:59
Wireless Power Transfer for Electric Vehicles
Charging your electric vehicle (EV) while driving? Yes, you can technically charge an EV while driving through dynamic wireless charging (inductive charging), which uses magnetic fields to transfer energy from the road to the vehicle. In ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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25:54
Building Hydrogen Demand in Atlantic Canada
This episode of Atlantic Canada's Hydrogen Journey explores the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source in Atlantic Canada and why hydrogen hubs could be the key to building a thriving domestic hydrogen market. The discussion highlights ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:39
Energy Trade 101: How does energy trade impact New England and Atlantic Canada?
In this episode of Atlantica's Fuel for Thought, Jonathan Alward discusses the critical role of energy trade in Atlantic Canada and New England with guests David Chaundy and Michael Pisiferi. They explore the current state of energy trade, its ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:06
The Hydrogen Opportunity in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada has the opportunity to transform and become a global leader in green hydrogen. With some of the best onshore and offshore wind resources in the world, ice-free deep-water ports, and growing demand for clean hydrogen in Europe, A...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:56
How Energy Storage is Becoming Canada's Superpower
Batteries Not Included? No problem. Energy can be stored in various forms other than batteries, there's pumped hydro, flywheel, compressed air, and thermal energy storage as well. The burgeoning field of energy storage in Canada is ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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15:06
