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Energy Drivers – what’s driving the energy transition in Canada?

Welcome to the Energy Drivers podcast. Each episode of the series explores the intricacies of transitioning to more sustainable and renewable energy sources, discussing the challenges, opportunities and strategic approaches involved in this global shift.

Join our host, Dr. Lance Mortlock, EY Canada’s Managing Partner, Energy and resources, for engaging conversations with Canadian industry leaders and innovators who are propelling Canada toward a new era of clean energy.

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12 Episodes

In this series

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Energy Drivers – Can fusion energy transform electricity generation markets?

In this episode, we talk to Greg Twinney, Chief Executive Officer, General Fusion, about how fusion energy can transform electricity generation markets.
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Episode 12

Duration
38m 01s

Presenters

Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

Energy Drivers - What is the scale of lithium extraction opportunities in Canada?

In this episode, we talk to Amanda Hall, CEO and Founder of Summit Nanotech, about the relevance of lithium as a critical mineral and Canadian lithium extraction opportunities.
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Episode 11

Duration
38m 01s

Presenters

Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

Energy Drivers - What is the future of hyperloop transportation systems in the Canadian energy transition?

In this episode, we talk to Sebastien Gendron, Co-Founder & CEO of TransPod, about shaping transportation systems in the energy transition.
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Episode 10

Duration
32m 17s

Presenters

Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

Energy Drivers - How do energy companies manage innovation and disruption?

In this episode, we talk to Graeme Edge, Co-Founder & Chief Instigator, Energy Disruptors, and Scott Balfour, President & CEO, Emera about innovation and disruption in the energy space.
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Episode 9

Duration
47m 00s

Presenters

Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

Energy Drivers – What is the role of solar power deployment in the Canadian energy transition?

In this episode, we talk to Gursh Bal, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Zeno Renewables about the role of solar power in the energy transition.
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Episode 8

Duration
35m 00s

Presenters

Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

Energy Drivers – What are the Canadian electric utility priorities in the energy transition?

In this episode, we talk to Mark Poweska, President and CEO of Enmax about electric utility priorities in the energy transition.
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Episode 7

Duration
45m 15s

Presenters

Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

Energy Drivers – What are the strategic imperatives for mining organizations in the energy transition?

In this episode, we talk to Anne Marie Toutant, Independent Director & Past President, CIM about the strategic imperatives and opportunities for mining organizations in the energy transition.
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Episode 6

Duration
24m 00s

Presenters

Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada

Energy Drivers – How organizations in the power & utilities sector can navigate the challenges of growing consumer adoption of EVs.

In this episode, we talk to Chris Lopez, Chief Financial Officer of Hydro One about the challenges that growing consumer adoption of EV’s will pose for Canadian power utilities such as Hydro One.
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Episode 5

Duration
22m 00s

Presenters

Dr. Lance Mortlock

Managing Partner, Energy & Resources Canada