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 EpisodePlumbing, Perseverance, and 50 Years of Midcoast Energy Systems
In This Episode
On this episode of The MidCoast Energy Systems Podcast, Eric and James turn interviewer into interviewee. What starts as a simple question about a mustache turns into a conversation about work, identity, and sticking with it for the long haul.
Bill shares how the mustache came to be, from admiring old-school baseball catchers as a kid to carrying the same look onto every job site for decades. Along the way, he tells stories from the field, including long nights spent knee-deep in freezing water and moments that tested endurance and defined a career.
Tune in for an episode about showing up, doing the work, and taking pride in a job most people never see, but everyone depends on.
Learn more about Mid-Coast Energy Systems at midcoastenergysystems.com.
This podcast was produced by Sutherland Weston. Learn more here: https://sutherlandweston.com/podcasts/.
Episode Archive
The Time of the Trades: A Day In The Life Of James Hovance
HVAC Service Management Explained: Dispatch, Parts, and Emergency Calls
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