Direct & Current

Electrical Business Magazine’s podcast—Direct & Current—uncovers the latest trends and challenges shaping Canada’s electrical landscape. From policy and technology to business strategies and workforce development, we explore it all. Join us for insightful discussions with industry leaders, innovators, experts and game changers.

Direct & Current is a business podcast hosted by Electrical Business Magazine, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Electrical Business Magazine hosts Direct & Current, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Site Current, Part 2: AI tools for risk mitigation, with Patabid’s Melvin Newman

  Jul 9, 202635 min

  While risk mitigation has always touched many aspects of electrical contracting work, the tools available for how contractors can navigate these risks have begun to evolve. Patabid CEO Melvin Newman returns for Part 2 of the Direct & Current podcast’s Site Current miniseries, this time to discuss the possibilities that AI presents in empowering electrical contractors to manage risk effectively.

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  Episode #10

  Site Current, Part 1: Selecting Software to Scale with Melvin Newman, Patabid

  Apr 13, 202633 minS0

  <p>The Direct & Current podcast presents its new Site Current miniseries, exploring how electrical contractors can get the most out of the technology trends and software solutions changing the construction landscape. For Site Current’s debut episode, we’re joined by Patabid CEO Melvin Newman to explore the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind optimizing construction software selection based on project scale.</p>

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  Episode #9

  A Matter of Trust: Teresa Sarkesian on customer confidence as a mandate for Ontario LDCs

  Sep 24, 202522 minS0

  <p>A recent survey commissioned by the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) reveals 82% of Ontarians are satisfied with their local electricity service, and 89% trust their local electricity utility.</p><p> EDA president & CEO Teresa Sarkesian joined Electrical Business Magazine’s Anthony Capkun to help explain what these results mean for Ontario local distribution companies, their partners and customers.</p><p> Sarkesian explains why this high level of trust matters, particularly as Ontario utilities prepare for the next decade of electrification. She highlights how electrical contractors, engineers, and manufacturers can support utilities in maintaining reliability, building customer confidence, and delivering on the prom...

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  Episode #8

  Maintenance and Service: The Present and Future of EV Supply Equipment

  Sep 23, 202523 minS0

  <p>While EV chargers may look straightforward from the outside, keeping them reliable and available is no small task.</p><p>As part of Electrical Business Magazine’s EV Supply Equipment Week—brought to you in partnership with test & measurement leader Fluke—we examine the maintenance and service practices that underpin a successful EVSE ecosystem.[https://www.fluke.com/en-ca/product/electrical-testing/emobility/fev150]</p><p>Host Anthony Capkun and his guest, Fluke technology director Theo Brillhart, talk about the real-world challenges facing charging infrastructure, such as communications failures, software updates and vandalism.</p><p>Brillhart explains why interoperability standards matter...

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  Episode #7

  Troubleshooting the Top 3 Areas of Concern in Solar PV Installations with Fluke

  Jul 31, 202520 minS0

  <p>While solar PV systems may appear simple from a distance, keeping them up and running takes more than just mounting panels and walking away.</p><p>As part of Electrical Business Magazine’s Alternative Energies Theme Week—brought to you in partnership with test & measurement leader Fluke—we explore the Top 3 problem areas in solar PV installations: ground faults, PV modules, and inverters.</p><p>Host Anthony Capkun sits down with Will White, Fluke’s senior applications specialist and a long-time solar pro, to dig into common causes, telltale signs, and diagnostic approaches for identifying and resolving performance issues in the f...

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