Best Electric Power Supply Association Podcasts (2025)

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It’s looking bleak for clean energy in the US as Congress threatens to shred the Inflation Reduction Act 1:15:13

8d ago1:15:13

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Legislation with massive implications for clean energy in the US has been making progress in Congress. The Republican party’s “big beautiful bill”, introducing sweeping changes to taxes and government spending, would phase out most of the tax credits for low-carbon energy that were created, expanded or extended in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) …

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Powering Pennsylvania: Chairman Stephen DeFrank on Rising Energy Demand and Consumer Costs 51:14

11d ago51:14

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EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler talks with Stephen DeFrank, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, about how the commonwealth is managing major electricity demand growth and advancing competitive power solutions. The Chairman offers a candid look at how a restructured state like Pennsylvania is addressing surging load from da…

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Can we add dozens of giant new data centers to the electricity grid? New research says yes – if we embrace load flexibility. 1:02:57

15d ago1:02:57

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It’s the most talked-about academic paper this year in the world of energy. Rethinking Load Growth, co-authored by Tyler Norris of Duke University has caused a stir in energy circles because it offers a new perspective on the hottest issue of the moment: how to provide power for new data centers and other large consumers. With new sources of electr…

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Identifying Building Envelope Issues with Mark Vasu Vice President of Business Development with QEA Tech 33:38

17d ago33:38

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Our guest this week is Mark Vasu, Vice President of Business Development with QEA Tech. Using drones and IOT devices QEA Tech allows customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of where the weak spots in their building envelope are, pinpointing envelope issues down to inches. QEA Tech then builds a targeted retrofit roadmap, providing low-cost …

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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

29d ago39:29

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They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Ed Crooks, host of Energy Gang, is joined by Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host …

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[EPSA Live] Energy Regulators and the Power Surge: FERC's Rosner & Georgia Public Service Commissioner Pridemore on Meeting AI's Electricity Needs 56:04

29d ago56:04

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Can the grid keep up with AI, data centers, and soaring energy demand? FERC and state leaders break it down live at EPSA’s Competitive Power Summit. Catch this conversation recorded live from EPSA’s Competitive Power Summit on April 2, 2025 with FERC Commissioner David Rosner and Georgia PSC Commissioner Tricia Pridemore. They explore how rising de…

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What do the tariff wars mean for low-carbon energy? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 30:13

1M ago30:13

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“With great uncertainty comes great opportunity”, says Abby Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, in this special episode of the Energy Gang, recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit. Is she right? And what are those opportunities? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomed Abby and Shyam Sriniv…

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Leveraging data analytics and the thermal mass of your building to optimize HVAC with Rich Costello from Acela Energy Group and EcoPilot 27:33

1M ago27:33

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EcoPilot’s iBOSⓇ Energy integrates with existing Building Automation System and goes to work finding your building’s “balance point temperature”. Artificial Intelligence determines that number through real-time indoor data, 5-day weather forecasts and your building’s unique capacity for thermal mass. iBOSⓇ Energy continuously calculates the energy …

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Keeping cleantech investment alive | With technological, economic and policy challenges mounting, how can we keep energy innovation on track? 53:10

1M ago53:10

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These are hard times for investment in low-carbon energy. The lack of progress in international climate negotiations, threats to policy support, and an increased awareness of the challenges of decarbonization, have created some strong headwinds. Everyone agrees that more breakthroughs in innovative emissions-reducing technologies are essential for …

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How can the power industry meet the challenge of rising demand? | In a special live episode recorded at the American Clean Power association, we discuss how to meet America’s growing need for electricity ... 41:11

2M ago41:11

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If President Trump’s tariff strategy succeeds in sparking a revival in US manufacturing, one consequence will be surging demand for power. We are already seeing electricity demand starting to pick up after 15 years of stagnation, driven by new data centers for AI and a wave of factory-building for semiconductors and batteries that is already under …

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Is the US being left behind in the race to develop new clean energy technologies? BYD is selling EVs that can charge in five minutes | China is streaking ahead of the US in the energy transition race 58:08

2M ago58:08

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The Chinese car company BYD, the world’s top-selling manufacturer of electric vehicles, is launching two models that can charge in five minutes; about the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline. It’s news that looks like a landmark moment in the energy transition, the way that the release of the DeepSeek model was for AI. It’s another eye-openi…

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What does financial market turmoil mean for low-carbon energy? 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

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Investors have gone sour on clean energy. In a troubled time for stock markets in general, where is the capital for energy flowing now? Host Ed Crooks is joined by Shanu Mathew, Senior VP and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, and Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at NYU. Shanu returns to th…

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AI, Manufacturing & the Grid: Rep. Bob Latta on "Staggering" Energy Growth 21:31

2M ago21:31

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As AI, data centers, and manufacturing drive historic electricity demand growth, how will the U.S. power the future? In this special bonus episode, Ohio Congressman Bob Latta, chair of the House Energy Subcommittee, joins Energy Solutions to discuss the urgent need for more energy, the role of nuclear power and natural gas, and why permitting refor…

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Managing supply and demand for Large C&I customers with Russell Hunt from LCI Energy 27:05

2M ago27:05

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Achieving aggressive energy reduction and sustainability goals is a daunting task for any company. With limited resources, managing risk, increasing regulatory mandates, and skyrocketing supply chain costs and delays, LCI Energy strives to amplify the progress customers are making with improved effectiveness.…

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Flexible, fast-responding and reliable – the growth of energy storage seems unstoppable. What could possibly go wrong? 57:00

3M ago57:00

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Charge when it’s cheap, when energy is abundant, and discharge when the energy is needed. The role of energy storage will be critical to the transition to low-carbon technologies. It’s an exciting time in the industry, with spectacular growth in battery storage markets in the US and around the world, and it’s predicted to continue. “We’re in the ho…

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Electrification Amps Up - NEMA's Debra Phillips 32:12

3M ago32:12

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EV charging. Transformers. Medical imaging devices. As energy demand surges across industries, how can we ensure a smarter, more resilient, and efficient power system? In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of electrification, the role of smart technology, and the pressing challenges of supply chains and grid flexibility. Our guest, NEM…

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What do President Trump’s tariffs mean for energy? | The view from Washington and Canada 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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In 2018, President Donald Trump said “I’m a tariff man”, declaring they were the way to make America rich again. Six years on and just weeks into his second term, he is putting that philosophy into practice. President Trump has announced a barrage of new and increased tariffs on imports into the US, including a 10% levy on all goods from China. He …

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Transportation Electrification with Energy New England's Katelyn Leahy Barb, CEM 21:42

4M ago21:42

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Our guest this week is Energy New England’s (ENE) Manager of Transportation Electrification Katelyn Leahy Barb, CEM. Katelyn is the driving force behind ENE’s Transportation Electrification team, where she spearheads the operationalization of electrification products and services. Katelyn is also committed to advancing women’s roles in energy-relat…

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What does DeepSeek AI mean for energy? 1:03:25

4M ago1:03:25

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It’s a historic moment in energy, with a leap forward in AI technology coming as the Trump administration sets a new direction for the US. The Energy Gang break down what it all means. When they make The Energy Transition – The Movie, the week of 27th January 2025 will be a pivotal scene. The Chinese AI company DeepSeek sent shockwaves through stoc…

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Does clean hydrogen have a future? Finding a role for hydrogen in a low-carbon energy economy 1:08:53

4M ago1:08:53

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Hydrogen has been called the Swiss Army knife of energy, because it has so many potential applications, from home heating to heavy industry. But so far, deployment around the world has been slow. And in recent months there has been a series of setbacks for plans to use clean hydrogen to decarbonise energy systems. So what’s the problem? Is it unsui…

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What can we expect from energy in 2025? The people, places and technologies to watch this year 1:03:56

5M ago1:03:56

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Host Ed Crooks is joined by regulars Amy Myers Jaffe and Melissa Lott to share their predictions for energy in 2025. They discuss the policy changes expected from Washington under the Trump administration, the crucial role for California as a leader in clean energy, the exciting new technologies that may be launched or ramped up this year, and the …

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The Energy Gang’s Review of the Year in energy 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

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China’s booming EV industry, AI and clean energy, questions over hydrogen, and the other big stories from 2024. To round off a momentous year for clean energy, Ed Crooks is joined by regulars Melissa Lott and Amy Myers Jaffe to reflect on the highs and lows of 2024. The gang revisit the predictions they made in January, share their highs and lows f…

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A Year in Review: 2024 Podcast Wrap 41:46

5M ago41:46

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We close 2024 with a look back at some of our top episodes this year and end with a look forward into 2025 with EPSA’s President and CEO Todd Snitchler. Listen in for thoughts on gas-electric coordination from 2024’s NARUC President Julie Fedorchak, highlights from our 3rd annual Competitive Power Summit, and a glimpse into the top conversation of …

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Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions 36:41

6M ago36:41

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More than 100 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions, with not much to show for it so far. What is being done to change that? Methane – the main component of natural gas – is the second most significant greenhouse gas, after carbon dioxide. It accounts for about 30% of all the human-induced warming the world has experienced since the 19th …

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What happened at COP29? 37:05

6M ago37:05

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The climate talks agreed a $300 billion finance deal. Not everyone is happy about it. The COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, finally ended around 5.30am on Sunday morning, almost 36 hours after they had been originally scheduled to close. The good news was that the negotiators representing about 200 countries agreed a deal on climate finance:…

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Live from COP29: One weird trick to solve our energy problem 54:54

6M ago54:54

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As policy changes course in the US, is energy efficiency the key that can unlock a sustainable future? In our latest episode from the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, host Ed Crooks talks to our guests about the challenges facing the energy transition, including the far-reaching implications of a second Trump administration, as asks whether…

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Shaking the Snow Globe: ACEG’s Christina Hayes on Transmission and Energy Priorities 43:29

6M ago43:29

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Joining us for this episode is Christina Hayes, executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG), a nonprofit coalition of labor and environmental groups, clean energy buyers, renewable developers, transmission developers, and utilities. ACEG focuses on deploying high capacity transmission, which it says is the most cost effective and…

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Live from COP29: Everyone is talking about climate finance. What do they mean? 47:22

6M ago47:22

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How a deal at the climate talks could make a real difference to the energy transition In our latest episode from the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ed Crooks explores the challenges and opportunities of mobilizing climate finance to support the energy transition in emerging markets. As the "Finance COP", COP29 is under pressure to deliver…

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Live from COP29: Are businesses still driving the energy transition? 57:48

6M ago57:48

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As many nations face challenges in meeting their Paris Agreement goals, some businesses are stepping up to fill the gap. Climate action is not just a responsibility but a lucrative opportunity In this latest episode of The Energy Gang from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ed Crooks explores the critical role of businesses in addressing climate change. He…

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Live from COP29: How US states will keep up climate action under a Trump administration 53:22

6M ago53:22

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A special COP29 episode exploring the power of states, regions, and cities to advance the energy transition amid uncertain national policies In this special episode of The Energy Gang from COP29, Ed Crooks brings together a panel of expert guests in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss the global implications of the US election and the growing importance o…

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Live from COP29: climate finance at the forefront 26:50

7M ago26:50

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The role of development banks in climate finance The COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, have climate finance at the top of the agenda. As global leaders and experts gather to deliberate on pathways to a sustainable future, the focus is on how funding from richer nations might facilitate decarbonization and resilience in poorer and middle-inco…

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What’s next for energy after the US elections? 1:19:04

7M ago1:19:04

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President Trump plans a sharp change of direction The US elections last week are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency, the Senate, and likely the House of Representatives. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and cl…

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Discussing affordable home EV Charging and Electrification with the CEO and Founder of Stepwise Jane Chen 23:31

7M ago23:31

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Our guest this episode is Jane Chen the CEO and Cofounder of Stepwise. As a socially conscious entrepreneur Jane founded Stepwise so that homeowners could make it easier, faster, and more affordable to electrify, by removing the barrier of costly and time-consuming electric panel upgrades. Stepwise is on a mission to make mass electrification a rea…

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The trouble with transformers 1:23:21

7M ago1:23:21

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Electricity grids rely on transformers. Shortages are slowing down the transition to clean energy. Transformers are such commonplace pieces of local infrastructure that most people barely notice them. In America, they include those dustbin-shaped objects on poles for power lines, and in the UK they are those rectangular boxes on the pavement. But t…

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The Building Blocks of the Grid: Energy Insights From a Labor Union Leader 32:14

7M ago32:14

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Pipefitters, pipeliners, and welders install and maintain the essential building blocks of the nation’s energy grid. A labor union leader representing these essential workers, Derrick Kualapai joins us for this episode of Energy Solutions. He shares how manufacturing is changing through a shifting energy landscape and how those changes impact worke…

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Why is it so hard to find a charger for your electric vehicle? 1:01:44

7M ago1:01:44

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To make the leap from niche products to the mass market, electric vehicles need to reassure potential buyers that they have enough range and enough charging options that they won’t get stranded by the side of the road with a flat battery. Amy Myers Jaffe, director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at New York University, has be…

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The key takeaways from NY Climate Week, with Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson 41:56

8M ago41:56

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The Energy Gang wraps up Climate Week in New York, after six days of debates, discussions, initiatives and pledges. Scheduled alongside the UN General Assembly, Climate Week brought together leaders from business, policy, finance, academia and activism to share ideas and push forward real solutions for climate change. Host Ed Crooks sits down with …

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Climate Week NYC special: Entrepreneurs in cleantech tell their stories 1:07:47

8M ago1:07:47

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The transition to a low-carbon energy system will need a lot of people with bright ideas for how to do things differently. It is the greatest business challenge of our time, and also the greatest opportunity. In this latest special edition of the Energy Gang for Climate Week NYC, Ed Crooks and Amy Myers-Jaffe host a live taping of the show in front…

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Climate Week NYC special: Can the US electricity system meet the challenges it faces? 1:14:38

8M ago1:14:38

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The US is entering a new era of electricity demand growth, after two decades of flatlining consumption. It is a shift that has huge implications for consumers, the industry and climate goals. Ed Crooks hosts a special live edition of the podcast, recorded at NYU for NY Climate Week, to debate the risks and opportunities in this new world for US pow…

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What is the role that the oil and gas industry should play in the energy transition? Does it have one? 50:35

8M ago50:35

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We kick off our series of podcasts at Climate Week, by looking at the role that the oil and gas industry can play in the energy transition. Host Ed Crooks is joined by Bjorn Otto Sverdrup, who chairs the executive committee of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative, a group backed by 12 of the world’s largest oil companies that works on ways to reduce …

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How to stop America’s outdated grid holding back the deployment of clean energy 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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There’s no transition without transmission, they say. It’s a cliché because it’s true. The US Department of Energy says that the nation will need to expand transmission capacity by 60% by 2030 to meet growing clean energy demand. A recent study found that delays in transmission development are adding $2.5 billion annually in additional costs to con…

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Energy Rush: Policies to Power the Future (PART 2) 47:48

9M ago47:48

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To meet the nation’s rising demand for electricity, we need to build a lot of power generation, and fast, and keep what we have. What’s the best way to get there? What policies and market foundations can best incentivize the investment and enable the buildout needed while mitigating costs and keeping the grid reliable? In part 2 of the final episod…

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The rise of AI means surging investment in electricity supply. What will that mean for customers? 1:08:00

9M ago1:08:00

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The need to meet increased demand while cutting emissions is exposing some fundamental issues in the industry. It’s common knowledge that data centers use a lot of energy, and will use even more in the future as AI applications develop. One thing is not clear, though: who will end up paying for all that extra electricity? US utilities typically use…

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Our guest this week is Emmy Award-Winning Network Meteorologist and AI Enthusiast Zack Green 26:19

9M ago26:19

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Join us for a conversation with Zack who just received his AI and ML certification from MIT as we discuss energy, sustainability, weather forecasting, risk mitigation and the growing demands on the power grid to accommodate the growth in AI and electrification. You will appreciate Zack's unique ability to simplify complex information for diverse au…

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Energy Rush: Policies to Power the Future (PART 1) 31:11

9M ago31:11

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To meet the nation’s rising demand for electricity, we need to build a lot of power generation, and fast, and keep what we have. What’s the best way to get there? What policies and market foundations can best incentivize the investment and enable the buildout needed while mitigating costs and keeping the grid reliable? In part 1 of the final episod…

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Energy Rush: Steel in the Ground: The Competitive Advantage 52:03

9M ago52:03

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Meeting the rapid growth in electric demand posed by AI and data centers, manufacturing, electrification, and other factors requires a significant buildout of electric power resources on a tight timeline. Solving for decarbonization and reliability adds to the challenge – requiring not just existing generation resources, but new technologies and in…

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The next stage of the IRA: permitting reform 1:01:16

9M ago1:01:16

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The (shrewdly named) Inflation Reduction Act has been called the most significant climate legislation ever passed in the US. When it did pass, in 2022, the critical vote was cast by senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia. Now in office as an independent, he and Republican senator John Barrasso from Wyoming came together to put forward a bill which …

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Can America build new energy projects faster? Should it? 1:01:16

9M ago1:01:16

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Proposed permitting reforms could accelerate both renewable energy projects and new fossil fuel infrastructure. Is that a good deal for the climate? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is seen as the most significant climate legislation ever passed in the US, because of the array of new, expanded and extended tax credits it offers for low-carbon ener…

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Energy Rush: Can the Electric System Handle Surging Demand? 1:04:22

10M ago1:04:22

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Rapidly rising electric power demand driven by data centers and AI, manufacturing growth, the push to electrify the economy, and other factors means we’re going to be asking a lot of America’s energy infrastructure. What is the current state of the power grid? With reliability concerns already on the horizon, how will the need to connect and run no…

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Energy Rush: How Much Power Are We Talking About? 57:43

10M ago57:43

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Electric power demand has been estimated to skyrocket over the next decade, with some saying growth could double from projections made just two years ago. AI and the rush to build large energy-intensive data centers, a domestic manufacturing resurgence, and electrification trends are some of the key factors driving this thirst for electricity. In t…

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