Episode 123: Challenges and strategies for meeting customer needs in the north with Qulliq Energy’s Ernest Douglas
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Episode 123: Challenges and strategies for meeting customer needs in the north with Qulliq Energy’s Ernest Douglas
President and CEO Ernest Douglas of Qulliq Energy Corporation discusses with host Francis Bradley the difficulties of supplying electricity in Nunavut’s 25 diesel-powered microgrids. He outlines the company's shift…
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President and CEO Ernest Douglas of Qulliq Energy Corporation discusses with host Francis Bradley the difficulties of supplying electricity in Nunavut’s 25 diesel-powered microgrids. He outlines the company’s shift toward renewable energy through upcoming solar, wind, and hydro projects, and highlights challenges like logistics, local involvement, and housing shortages. Douglas stresses the need for innovative solutions, such as perhaps one-day small modular reactors, to reduce diesel dependence and environmental impact. The discussion ends with a book suggestion.
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Episode 122: Reflections on growing the system, building the grid, and a BC Hydro career with Chris O’Riley
Former President and CEO of BC Hydro Chris O’Riley joins host Francis Bradley for a reflection on his 35 years at BC Hydro, from his start as an Engineer in…
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Former President and CEO of BC Hydro Chris O’Riley joins host Francis Bradley for a reflection on his 35 years at BC Hydro, from his start as an Engineer in Training at the hydro plant at Campbell River and the redevelopment the John Hart Generating Station, through a number of other transformative projects up to the recently completed Site C dam and generating station. They talk about BC Hydro’s evolution, including its increased complexity and focus on customer service. Chris also highlights Hydro’s growing partnerships with First Nations, such as the Northwest Transmission Line project, which involves joint ownership. Chris also reflects on the future of BC Hydro and gives his take on the new leadership at the company. They close the conversation with a book recommendation.
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Episode 121: Grid modernization opportunities and challenges with Capgemini’s Andrea Nuesser
Grid Modernization Leader at Capgemini Canada Andrea Nuesser joins host Francis Bradley for a discussion about Capgemini’s role in the electricity sector and in the energy transition. They talk about…
Read moreGrid Modernization Leader at Capgemini Canada Andrea Nuesser joins host Francis Bradley for a discussion about Capgemini’s role in the electricity sector and in the energy transition. They talk about grid modernization, incorporating new technologies to build a more affordable, resilient, and cleaner grid. They discuss technologies like Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for real-time data, and non-wires alternatives. They also unpack challenges, including regulatory uncertainty and cultural resistance, and the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to play a significant role in analyzing vast data and improving decision-making. They close the conversation with a book recommendation.
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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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