Episode 128: Ambition and Growth in Canada’s Biggest City, with Toronto Hydro’s Jana Mosley
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Episode 128: Ambition and Growth in Canada’s Biggest City, with Toronto Hydro’s Jana Mosley
Toronto Hydro’s President and CEO Jana Mosley joins host Francis Bradley for a conversation about Toronto Hydro’s role in ensuring electricity service to more than 3 million homes and businesses…
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Toronto Hydro’s President and CEO Jana Mosley joins host Francis Bradley for a conversation about Toronto Hydro’s role in ensuring electricity service to more than 3 million homes and businesses in Toronto. They talk about Hydro’s plan to invest $5 billion over the next five years to modernize its grid, address rising electricity demand, and support a number of major city projects. Jana emphasizes the importance of safety, cost-effectiveness, and technological innovation in grid modernization. They also discuss the challenges of project development, the need for regulatory reforms, and the company’s alignment with the city’s net zero strategy. The conversation closes with Jana’s book recommendation.
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Episode 127: Building for New Brunswick’s future, with NB Power’s Lori Clark
New Brunswick Power Inc. President and CEO Lori Clark joins host Francis Bradley for a conversation about NB Power’s diverse energy portfolio, including the only Canadian nuclear facility outside of…
Read moreNew Brunswick Power Inc. President and CEO Lori Clark joins host Francis Bradley for a conversation about NB Power’s diverse energy portfolio, including the only Canadian nuclear facility outside of Ontario. They talk about the objective to be coal-free by 2030, and the conversion of the remaining coal plant to biomass. Lori highlights the challenges of managing a very diverse generation fleet, and the plan for a 500-megawatt gas plant by 2028 to meet growing demand. They also talk about the importance of energy security and affordability. The conversation closes with Lori’s book recommendation.
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Episode 126: Energy sector challenges and opportunities in Alberta, with ATCO’s Jason Sharpe
ATCO Energy Systems Chief Operating Officer Jason Sharpe joins host Francis Bradley for a conversation about the electricity and natural gas business in Alberta, from the perspective of a regulated…
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ATCO Energy Systems Chief Operating Officer Jason Sharpe joins host Francis Bradley for a conversation about the electricity and natural gas business in Alberta, from the perspective of a regulated utility company. Jason highlights the challenges posed by wildfires and the need for operational resilience. They also discuss the importance of attracting talent to the energy sector and the potential impact of data centres on energy demand and costs. They close the conversation with Jason’s book recommendation.
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Book recommendation:
- The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company, by Robert Iger https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/556683/the-ride-of-a-lifetime-by-robert-iger/9780399592096
Our host Francis Bradley
Francis Bradley is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Electricity Canada. In 2019, he created and continues to host “The Flux Capacitor” podcast, featuring discussions about the future of electricity with CEOs, regulators, political figures, and leaders from civil society.
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