The Mid-Coast Energy Systems Podcast
Stories, systems, and solutions from the folks who’ve seen it all. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.
Looking for real stories from the trades, from a crew that’s been in the field for nearly 50 years? Each episode of the Mid-Coast Energy Systems Podcast goes beyond the blueprint. We talk shop about the jobs that pushed us, the systems we’ve built (and rebuilt), and the lessons learned by digging in and doing the work.
You’ll hear straight from the techs, leaders, and longtime partners who’ve helped build Mid-Coast Energy—one job, one fix, one solution at a time. This isn’t theory. It’s what you learn from years of crawling through basements, troubleshooting in zero-degree weather, and showing up when it matters.
If you work in the trades, are thinking about getting in, or just respect people who know their craft, this is the podcast for you.
Latest EpisodeHVAC Service Management Explained: Dispatch, Parts, and Emergency Calls
In This Episode
When a customer loses heat in the middle of a Maine winter, the work starts long before a technician pulls into the driveway.
Eric and Bill talk with James Hovance, Service Manager at MidCoast Energy Systems, about what really happens behind the scenes of a service department. They discuss how dispatching, parts sourcing, and office decision-making keep jobs moving, customers safe, and crews supported, and why the work behind a desk can be just as demanding as the work in the field.
Learn more about Mid-Coast Energy Systems at midcoastenergysystems.com.
Episode Archive
Built on People: James Hovance on Family, Work and Follow Through
Marine, Manager, and Midcoast Man: Meet James Hovance
Growing the Trades in Maine, One Technician at a Time
From Apprentice to Pro: Joseph’s Career Journey in the Trades
How a HVAC Pro Would Build Their Perfect System
Tales from the Truck: Sheep, Satellites, and HVAC Stories
Keeping Maine Homes Warm in Winter (Answering the Call, 24/7)
Modern HVAC: How Tools, Installs & Heat Pump Tech Have Evolved
Training, Mentorship, the Future of the Trades
Building the Next Generation of Trades
Day One on the Job | Building a Lifelong Career in the Trades
Lessons We’ve Learned Replacing Our Own Systems
The Man Who Started It All | What Would Bob Hardina Say?
Fixing Failed Heating Systems (and How We Solve Them)
What They Don’t Show on Reality Home Makeover Shows