Flux Capacitor

What does it take to build tomorrow’s electricity system while keeping today’s lights on? SaskPower CEO Rupen Pandya joins host Francis Bradley for a conversation on how Saskatchewan is tackling growth, reliability, nuclear power, and the energy transition. They close the conversation with Rupen’s book recommendation.

Links:

Rupen Pandya on LinkedIn

Rupen Pandya at SaskPower:

SaskPower

Book recommendation:

• The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson’s Bay Empire, by Stephen Bown

In this episode of The Flux Capacitor, host Francis Bradley welcomes Andrew Shaw for a conversation on the evolving Canada–U.S. electricity relationship amid trade tensions, energy security concerns, AI-driven load growth, and geopolitical change. Despite political friction, Andrew argues that reliability, resilience, and deep integration make continued cooperation both necessary and likely. They close the conversation with Andrew’s book recommendation.

Links:

Andrew Shaw on LinkedIn

Andrew Shaw at Bracewell

Bracewell LLP

Book recommendation:

• The Last Days of Budapest: The Destruction of Europe’s Most Cosmopolitan Capital in World War II, by Adam LeBor

In this episode of The Flux Capacitor, host Francis Bradley is joined by former TransAlta CEO John Kousinioris to discuss TransAlta’s transformation from coal to a diversified electricity company, the lessons of the energy transition, and the need to balance reliability, affordability and decarbonisation. They also explore electrification, AI-driven demand growth, workforce and supply chain challenges, regulatory uncertainty, and John’s leadership lessons. They close the conversation with John’s book recommendation.

Links:

John Kousinioris on LinkedIn

TransAlta Corporation