Energy Radio

In this episode Stephen Hume, the Chief Executive Officer at Prairie Eco-Integrated Solutions. Prairie Eco-Integrated Solutions delivers technologies and integrated solutions that connects and empowers communities and businesses with environmental consideration and actions. They deliver eco-friendly technologies and solutions building out FibreOptic, Power Generation, Safety and Monitoring technology, Food technology and Safe Water technologies that are sustainable for the environment, with minimal to no carbon footprint with a complete fail-safe architected solution. www.prairieecosolutions.com

Our Director of Engineering Bill Davidson chats with Electrical Designer Nathaniel Dakin about current events in the energy industry and our faceoff topic is "Placing regulations on Chat Bots".

In this episode Matt Lensink talks to Paul Greene of GreeneTec LLC. Paul has over 30 years experience in the Biogas/RNG space. GreeneTec works with project developers that are looking to get projects across the finish line. 

In this episode Matt talks to CEM founder Martin Lensink about Project Development, the focus of this season of Energy Radio. Martin shares some tips and tricks on how he serves clients through the project development phase.

The end of an era and the beginning of a new one. In Season 2 Episode 1 of Energy Radio we say good bye to our co-host, coworker and friend Lisa Katz who is moving on with her career as Vice President of Business Development at Convergent Energy and Power. Lisa has been a big part of CEM's success the past 6 years and we will miss her. Good luck at Convergent Lisa :)

In this episode Lisa talks to Brad Huxter from Northern Biogas. Northern Biogas partners with developers to  maximize the profitability of their RNG projects by providing  professional design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance  and field services. Backed by decades of experience, and with the  resources to take on everything from the digester (or landfill) to the  interconnect, Northern is the partner you need to ensure maximum gas  production, uptime, revenue and profits. www.northernbiogas.com

In this episode Lisa talks to Frank Carnevale, the CEO of alkaline Fuel Cell Power corp. A diversified investment platform developing affordable, renewable and reliable energy assets in clean technology. They have a future forward vision to commercializing their advanced hydrogen fuel cell technologies. PWWR to the People. www.fuelcellpower.com

A podcast summary of some of our exciting episodes from 2022. As we approach the holiday season and a new year, we'd like to thank all our listeners and guests who have made Energy Radio such a success. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

In this episode Matt and Lisa talk to John Aydin about CEM Engineering's business development strategy, initiatives and how they are Building A More Functional World through Biogas/ RNG projects.

Matt talks to Travis Lusney, the director at Power Advisory. Power Advisory produces electricity market price forecasts for multiple markets across North America. They also offer a subscription service for the Alberta and Ontario  markets, which includes price forecasts, bi-monthly market update  reports and conference calls.

In this episode Matt and Lisa talk to Rob Grand, the General Manager at ZooShare Biogas Co-operative. The ZooShare biogas plant is turning poo from the Toronto Zoo and inedible food waste into renewable power for the Ontario grid. The renewable energy co-operative is made up of 800+ members who have invested over $7 million into the biogas project. This process results in an annual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 20,000 tonnes of CO2, and allows us to return valuable nutrients to the soil in the form of a high-quality fertilizer.

In this episode Matt Lensink and Lisa Katz talk to Sarah Stadnyk, Manager of Business Development & Communications at the Canadian Biogas Association and Vincent Morales, Regulatory affairs at the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas about the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations. The Clean Fuel Regulations  program is transforming the transportation sector and our guests are  here to break it down for you.

In this episode Matt Lensink and Lisa Katz talk to Samuel McDermott Technical Manager - Hydrogen and Cliff Crawford, Hydrogen Specialist at Enbridge Gas Distribution about hydrogen's current place in the energy market and where they  believe it is headed, a special announcement regarding North America's  first 100% hydrogen capable CHP system and they give some insight on the  different ways they are exploring the use of hydrogen in the Enbridge  business model.

In this episode Matt Lensink and Lisa Katz talk to John Gorman President and CEO at Canadian Nuclear Association and Doug Opseth Director, Generation Asset Management and Resource Planning at SaskPower about their SMR (Small Modular Reactor) project. SMRs are small reactors that are aimed at new markets to tackle global needs for safe, clean, economic energy.  In Canada, this could mean new clean energy options for replacing coal, greening mining and improving energy security for remote communities.

Lisa Katz and Bill Davidson chat about current events in the energy industry and our faceoff topic is "Geoengineering".

Lisa Katz and Bill Davidson chat about current events in the energy industry and our faceoff topic is "Online Shopping".

In this episode Lisa Katz and Alice Van Ngo talk to Mary Robinson Associate Dean Outreach, Equity & Diversity and Andrew J B Milne, PhD, Graduate Attributes Lecturer, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering about Women in Engineering (WiE) at the University of Waterloo about how UW WiE addresses the challenge of achieving gender diversity in the field of engineering, how UW's lessons learned & events mesh with CEM's 30 x 30 Initiatives for collaborative efforts. Women in Engineering (WiE) at the University of Waterloo supports women-identifying engineering students and alumni, while encouraging the next generation of women to pursue a future career in engineering. https://uwaterloo.ca/women-in-engineering/

In this episode Matt Lensink talks to Dr.Jemma Green Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Powerledger. Powerledger is a software and technology company that is working towards making renewable energy work in a more stable way, by having more responsive markets. Powerledger aims to lead the global democratisation of the energy market in a way where people have access to the energy they need, can participate  directly in energy markets and improve their lives and the lives of others. www.powerledger.io

In this episode Matt and Lisa talk to Robbie Laney, PE, PMP,  the Chief Commercial Officer at Magnolia River. Magnolia River has four professional service Business Units that provide a host of solutions— from engineering, inspection,  GIS, and GeoCurrent. Magnolia River has partnered with CEM engineering to support one of the largest natural gas distribution utilities in the southeast USA in the implementation of a comprehensive turn-key Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility. This project, when fully constructed and operational, is expected produce over 105,000 MMBtu of renewable, clean, pipeline quality natural gas for thousands of customers in the utility’s service area. Learn more about this project by clicking here: Renewable Natural Gas Partnership

In this episode Matt and Lisa talk to Bengt Malmstrom, P.Eng., a Senior Mechanical Engineer at CEM engineering and a steam turbine expert. Bengt talks about his start in Sweden, his adventures in the USA and how he ended up in Canada and with CEM Engineering. He also dives deep into the workings of steam turbines.