Flux Capacitor

Julia Muggeridge, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Electricity Canada, guest hosts this episode, and talks with Amanda Klein, President and CEO of Elexicon Energy. Julia asks Amanda about her background in the utility sector, what made her take the leap into the CEO role, and the new challenges facing her at Elexicon Energy, one of Ontario’s largest municipally owned energy companies. They discuss mentorship, pivotal career moments and engaging youth about the energy sector. Finally, Amanda offers her recommendation for the Book Club… providing she can finish the book one day!

Book recommendation:

How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks

President and CEO of EPCOR Utilities, John Elford, joins host Francis Bradley for lunch and a conversation about EPCOR, the Alberta market and the future prospects of the sector. We talk about challenges, including supply chain issues, grid resiliency, and affordability amid increased electrification and decarbonization. John emphasizes the importance of leadership, culture, and employee development in driving the company’s success. They close the conversation with three book recommendations.

Links:

EPCOR Utilities

John Elford at EPCOR

John Elford on LinkedIn

Book recommendation:

• CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest, by Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller and Vikram Malhotra

Electricity Canada’s Executive Leadership Team, VPs Julia Muggeridge, Channa Perera and Michael Powell join host Francis Bradley for a review of the 2026 State of the Canadian Electricity Industry report on the eve of its release. The report highlights the urgency to build energy infrastructure, emphasizing the need for predictable and timely approvals, and addressing regulatory challenges. They discuss key themes, including the importance of customer satisfaction, Indigenous engagement, and workforce training. They chat about calls for a Canadian electricity supply chain roadmap and investment tax credits to support growth. They also address the need for enhanced east-west grid interconnections to improve reliability and resilience against extreme weather and cyber threats. They close the conversation with three book recommendations.

2026 State of the Canadian Electricity Industry report

Intertie Study

Electricity Canada

The Electricity Canada Team

Julia Muggeridge on LinkedIn

Channa Perera on LinkedIn

Michael Powell on LinkedIn

Book recommendations:

• Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection, by John Green
• Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality, by Bob Joseph, Cynthia F. Joseph
• Intermezzo, by Sally Rooney