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On part 2 of the Faces of the Industry award, host Francis Bradley discusses the award, which recognizes six professionals for their leadership in the electricity sector, and features conversations with two of the winners.

Gary Brunet, a Senior Project Engineer at TransAlta, discusses the rehabilitation of the 85-year-old Cascade Hydro facility using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) technology, completing the project in six weeks with zero safety incidents.

Maryna Korsei, a SeniorLeader at BC Hydro, emphasizes the importance of supply chain resilience, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions and the need for diversified suppliers. Both discuss the challenges and innovations in their respective fields.

Links:

Faces of the Industry award press release

Gary Brunet on LinkedIn

Maryna Korsei on LinkedIn

Francis Bradley hosts episode 138 of the Flux Capacitor podcast, featuring interviews with winners of Electricity Canada’s Faces of the Industry Award. Rob Lister, CEO of Oakville Hydro and OEC, discusses the evolution of the electricity sector, emphasizing innovation and grid modernization. He highlights Oakville Hydro’s advanced automation, reducing outage minutes and truck rolls.

Amanda Mattern, VP of Operations at ATCO Electric, shares her experiences managing wildfire response, stressing preparedness and teamwork. Both discuss the sector’s challenges, including supply chain consolidation and the impact of generational knowledge loss.

Links:

Faces of the Industry Award press release

Rob Lister on LinkedIn

Amanda Mattern on LinkedIn

Julia Muggeridge, Electricity Canada’s VP of Corporate Affairs, chats with Michael Powell, VP of Government Relations, about the release of the Government of Canada’s Electricity Strategy and what it may mean for the sector. The strategy emphasizes grid expansion, affordability, and better interconnectivity between provinces, highlighting the need for $1 trillion investment, and a focus on intra-provincial transmission and interties. The strategy also addresses the need for updated Clean Electricity Regulations (CERs) to improve affordability.

Michael and Julia discuss how Electricity Canada will work closely with members to provide detailed feedback and ensure a cohesive submission. They note that the Strategy recognizes the need to double the grid’s size by 2050.

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Video of conversation

Prime Minister Carney’s Press release

Discussion document

Electricity Canada’s response

Electricity Canada Leadership Team

Michael Powell on LinkedIn

Julia Muggeridge on LinkedIn