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The Sustainability AgendaEpisode 98
21 min

Driving change: The case for fleet electrification

Keegan Tully of PowerON joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the case for electrifying fleets, such as buses for mass transit, commercial vehicles and marine transportation; the solutions helping transport operators to manage the transition to electric vehicles (EVs); and the benefits of EV fleets in reducing risk, lowering emissions and maximizing cost savings.

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The Sustainability AgendaEpisode 97
18 min

Could nuclear fusion be the game-changer for our clean energy future?

Michael Ginsberg of Tokamak Energy joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the promise of nuclear fusion - the challenges and opportunities to commercialize fusion technology, and it’s potential to transform future energy markets as a source of virtually limitless, clean, safe and secure energy.

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The Sustainability AgendaEpisode 96
19 min

Powering the future: The role of SMRs in energy diversification

In this episode of The Sustainability Agenda, host Tom Heintzman speaks with Kim Lauritsen, Senior Vice President at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), about the transformative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in meeting Ontario’s growing energy demands and advancing global decarbonization efforts. Kim highlights the benefits of SMRs, including their scalability, modular design, and ability to complement renewables, while also discussing OPG’s plans to deploy GE Hitachi BWRX-300 SMRs at Darlington and expand expertise internationally. The conversation underscores the importance of leveraging Ontario’s strong nuclear supply chain, fostering Indigenous partnerships, and driving innovation to position Canada as a leader in clean energy and nuclear technology.

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The Sustainability AgendaEpisode 95
22 min

Unlocking nuclear power innovation and expertise

James Scongack of Bruce Power joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability, to discuss the opportunities for nuclear power innovation and expertise to meet rising electricity demand, including lessons learned from a multi-billion-dollar reactor refurbishment program and from partnerships with Indigenous stakeholders that will help to expand new nuclear capacity for the future.

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