For Episode 011 of Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Francis is joined by Tim Egan of the Canadian Gas Association for a conversation with the CEO and Chair of the British Columbia Utilities Commission, David Morton. This is part of our collaboration with CAMPUT, the association of Canada’s energy and utility regulators, and was recorded at the Global Grid Forum, in Vancouver BC in September 2019, where both Francis and David were speakers. From the CEA team, Michael Powell stops by to talk about recent news, and Ana Santarem provides an overview of the cross-Canada electrification debate series CEA is presenting.

Episode 10 features a discussion with Cynthia Chaplin, Executive Director of CAMPUT, the association of Canada's energy and utility regulators, on the challenges of economic regulation in a period where the electricity industry is on the cusp of significant change, driven by both technology and customers. Cynthia also talks about how regulators promote regulatory excellence, how to enhance engagement among regulators, industry and stakeholders, and the challenges of the future of ratemaking with the rise of distributed energy resources. From the CEA team, Michael Powell stops by to talk about recent news, and Channa Perera visits to discuss key take-aways from the recent Energy and Mines Ministers Conference.

Episode 9 features a discussion with Mike Marsh, President and CEO of SaskPower, on pioneering carbon capture and the challenges of greening the grid. Mike also talks about other new technologies, partnerships with First Nations, and building a safety culture at SaskPower. From the CEA team, Julia Muggeridge stops by to talk about recent news, and Alex Kent visits to focus on telecommunications issues.

For National Electricity Month (NEM), Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 008, features a discussion with the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canadian Minister of Natural Resources, recorded live before an audience at CEA’s Town Hall at the National Arts Centre. Interviewed by CEA’s Government Relations Director Michael Powell, the wide-ranging discussion with Minister Sohi touches on innovation, electrification and new technologies. From the CEA team, Francis Bradley and Michael Powell talk about recent news, and Daniella Bidin drops by to talk about the NEM launch and CEA’s future scenarios as fleshed-out by author Kate Heartfield and presented as monologues by four local actors at our Electrifying Night at the Museum.

Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 007, featuring an in-depth conversation with the former CEO and Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission Brien Sheahan that host Francis Bradley recorded at the annual CAMPUT conference. From the CEA team, T&D Director Justin Crewson provides context for the conversation with Brien, and Senior Advisor Megan Falle drops by to talk biodiversity.

Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 006, featuring two discussion that host Francis Bradley recorded with cohost Tim Egan from the Canadian Gas Association, at the annual CAMPUT conference. In cooperation with CAMPUT, the association Canada's Energy and Utility Regulators, Francis and Tim talk energy regulation with the Chair of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, Peter Gurnham, and Manitoba Public Utilities Board Chair Robert Gabor. Transcripts of our conversations will also be posted to the ERQ, the Energy Regulation Quarterly, at http://www.energyregulationquarterly.ca/#sthash.Gp0ncoTI.dpbs

Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 005, featuring a discussion with Cara Clairman, the President and CEO of Plug ‘N Drive. Hosted by Francis Bradley, the discussion with Cara touches on EV dealership awards, the establishment of Plug ‘N Drive, the economics of electric mobility, adoption of EVs abroad, and the prospects for the future for Canadian EV market. From the CEA team, Michael Powell checks in with interesting news from here on earth and in space, and Leah Michalopulos drops by to talk about CEA’s activities in Washington.

Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 004, featuring a discussion with Gianna Manes, the President and CEO of Calgary-based ENMAX Corporation. Hosted by Francis Bradley, the discussion with Gianna is a challenge to think differently in an era of exponential change, including customer engagement, corporate culture change, diversity, and why maybe we should compare electricity to apples from a pricing perspective. From the CEA team, Michael Powell checks in with interesting news, and Daniel Gent drops by to talk about CEA’s Analytics programs.

Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 003, featuring a discussion with Jim Robb, the President, and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).

Hosted by Francis Bradley, the discussion with Jim ranges from the complexity of the future of the North American electricity grid, including the integration of distributed resources, the role of batteries, electrification, and electric vehicles, and cyber threats, to lessons from WWII generals. From the CEA team, Michael Powell checks in with interesting news from the heart of Texas to the Canadian Arctic, and Julia Muggeridge drops by to talk about CEA’s first annual State of the Canadian Electricity Industry.

Flux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 002, featuring a discussion with Peter Gregg, the President and CEO of the IESO in Ontario. Hosted by Francis Bradley, the discussion with Peter Gregg touches on the challenges of distributed generation, reliability, new technologies and emerging threats from the perspective of an electricity system operator. From the CEA team, Michael Powell checks in with interesting news about the future, and Shahrzad Simab drops by to talk about initiatives CEA is undertaking with our members and in cooperation with Natural Resources Canada on climate change adaptation.