Promethea Rising

Dr. Louise Comeau has played an instrumental role in shaping Canadian climate policy over the last 30 years. She has concluded that love and a deep caring for the planet is the primary motivator of change.

Mike Cleland’s career has dominated by energy and climate change policy through his work with government, trade associations, think tanks and academia. With early roots in political science and urban planning, he has been able to uniquely bridge national and community energy perspectives and engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. He currently divides his time between QUEST and Positive Energy.

Deniz Ergun’s interest in environmental issues began at an early age. Today, through her role at the Town of Oakville, she works with the community to make a difference on climate change.

Kirby Calvert is an Associate Professor with the Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Guelph. As a social scientist, he brings an important perspective to the practice of community energy planning. Very early in his academic career, he saw the importance of engaging people in the energy transition and it has had a big influence on his approach to research.

Tonja Leach is the Executive Director of QUEST and a leading voice in Canada on Smart Energy Communities. She talks about her work with QUEST to bring people together to build a sustainable energy future for Canadian communities.

Hi. My name is Karen Farbridge and I am host of Promethea Rising, a podcast dedicated to promoting energy conscious communities. Join me as I talk to good people working to solve a wicked global problem.

Rob Kerr has dedicated his career to promoting energy conscious communities, globally and locally. In our conversation, we explore the growth of energy conscious communities and how the economy is an essential part of the conversation.