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
99 episodes
Why Companies Are Switching From Diesel to Batteries
Maria McGowan invites Francois Byrne to discuss the transition from diesel to battery-based power systems, exploring misconceptions, challenges, and industry innovations. Byrne breaks down a cost-benefit analysis of electrification and the surp...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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20:04
ReMixed: Climate Action in the Maritimes
In this episode, we’re ReImagining the multifaceted approach to climate action here in the Maritimes, and the importance of community engagement, behavioural change, and the role of municipalities in driving sustainability initiatives. Experts ...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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20:38
Re-Building Sustainable Infrastructure from the Ground Up
In this episode, host Maria McGowan speaks with Stuart Galloway from SOFIAC about the importance of energy efficiency and decarbonization in buildings. They discuss how businesses can approach energy upgrades with a long-term perspective, the c...
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22:50
How Workforce Strategy Shapes Decarbonization
Maria McGowan speaks with Isaac Hagen from Manpower Group about the growing skill gap in renewable energy. Isaac explains why demand for clean energy talent is rising faster than supply and why many employers struggle to hire. He shares data on...
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20:59
How Data Intelligence is Shaping Sustainable Energy
Today, Denis Kouroussis, co-founder and CEO of Volta Insite shares how predictive analytics and artificial intelligence are transforming the energy sector. From smarter monitoring to improved operational e...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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16:10
From Oil Rigs to Carbon Storage: Noble’s Bold Shift to Net Zero
This week, Zachary Bruton of Noble Corporation, a global offshore drilling contractor, discusses how they’re reimagining their ...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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19:04
Climate Change, Mental Health & Finding Hope in Uncertainty
In this episode of Reimagined Energy, Maria chats with Jasmine Awino, a political science and economics student at Saint Mary’s University, to explore the overlooked connection between climate change and mental health. From the grief a...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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13:52
Climate Action Remix: Lessons from Leaders Driving Change
In this special remixed edition, we bring together voices from past episodes of Reimagined Energy to explore what climate action really looks like in practice. From city-led climate plans in Halifax, to nuclears role in a clean energy ...
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49:30
Flying on Water: How Artemis Technologies is Reinventing Zero-Emission Travel
In this week’s episode of Reimagined Energy, David Tyler from Artemis Technologies explains how their groundbreaking electric hydrofoiling vessels are reshaping the future of maritime transport. From America’s Cup roots to commercial f...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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21:43
Fueling the Future: HTEC’s Hydrogen Vision for Canada
In this episode of Reimagined Energy, we chat with Mary Fry and Rob Stevenson from HTEC, the BC-based company leading the charge in Canada’s hydrogen transition. From the groundbreaking H2 Gateway Program to a new liquefaction facility...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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21:55
Carbon-Negative, Community-Positive: Aeon Blue’s Renewable Revolution
This week on Reimagined Energy, we're joined by Lark Meadow, co-founder of Aeon Blue, to explore a clean energy solution tha...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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23:55
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