Flux Capacitor

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

In this episode of The Flux Capacitor, host Francis Bradley speaks with Positive Energy’s Founding Chair, Monica Gattinger. After a decade of shaping Canada’s energy dialogue, Monica reflects on Positive Energy’s impact on public and investor confidence, Indigenous partnerships, and energy governance. She also explores why the sector’s greatest challenge is no longer ambition—but execution. They close the conversation with Monica’s book recommendation.

Links:

Monica Gattinger on LinkedIn

Positive Energy

Positive Energy Research Publications

Report, “System Under Stress: Energy Decision-making in Canada and the Need for Informed Reform”

Report, “Energy Projects and Net Zero by 2050: Can We Build Enough Fast Enough?”

Book recommendation:

• Horse, by Geraldine Brooks

In this episode of The Flux Capacitor, host Francis Bradley speaks with former Hydro One CEO David Lebeter about the growing complexity of the electricity sector. They explore rising demand, grid expansion, and the challenge of balancing large-scale infrastructure investment with affordability.

David reflects on leadership, reliability, Indigenous partnerships, and the real role of AI in operations, emphasizing that while technology matters, success ultimately depends on people, public trust, and maintaining focus on customers. They close the conversation with David’s book recommendation.

Links:

David Lebeter on LinkedIn

Book recommendation:

• The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran