In this episode of Green Disruptors, Megan Kjar sits down with Sean Palfenier, CEO and co-owner of Riverside Energy, a solar company rooted in community values and decades of industry experience. From his start in oil and gas to leading one of Western Canada's leading solar teams, Sean shares how Riverside has scaled by prioritizing trust, transparency, and partnerships with Indigenous communities.

They unpack:

The challenge of solar saturation and utility regulations

Why Gen Z values are influencing solar adoption

How tracking your data can unlock smart growth

Lessons learned from door-knocking and outbound marketing

What it really takes to build resilience and equity through solar

If you’re in clean energy, sustainability, or just curious how to grow a values-driven business, this one’s for you.