Elisa Obermann

Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada, dives deep into the future of blue energy. With her extensive background in marine renewable energy, she discusses how tidal turbines, wave devices, and river currents can bolster Canada’s clean energy infrastructure. They highlight the benefits of these technologies for coastal and Indigenous communities, emphasize their predictability compared to solar and wind, and explore regulatory challenges facing the sector. Elisa also shares insights on local economic benefits and the need for updated legislation.