Energy Future: Powering Tomorrow's Cleaner World" invites listeners on a journey through the dynamic realm of energy transformation and sustainability. Delve into the latest innovations, trends, and challenges reshaping the global energy landscape as we strive for a cleaner, more sustainable tomorrow. From renewable energy sources like solar and wind to cutting-edge technologies such as energy storage and smart grids, this podcast explores the diverse pathways toward a greener future. Join i ...
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From There to Here is a podcast for the bold and the brave—those who carve their own path in work and life. Hosted by Jason Shupp, this show dives into the unconventional origin stories of entrepreneurs and industry experts who defined their own success. These are stories of risk, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity. Each episode uncovers the pivotal moments and insights that shaped their careers, revealing how personal and professional lives intersect in powerful ways. Whe ...
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Peter Kelly-Detwiler: The Mad Scientist
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1:06:35Peter Kelly-Detwiler is a definitive leader in the electric energy industry (who literally wrote the book on it). In this episode, Peter talks about getting off the conveyor belt, devaluing the future, letting the trip take you, funding the opposition, serving others first, and examining your life. Peter Kelly-Detwiler has over 35 years of experien…
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California's Distributed Battery Network Shows Its Power in Recent Test
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5:25The rapidly evolving energy landscape of 2025 is bringing remarkable innovations across multiple sectors, from affordable electric vehicles to creative renewable energy solutions and unexpected comebacks in nuclear power. Ford's announcement of a $30,000 electric pickup truck represents what CEO Jim Farley calls a "Model T moment" for the company. …
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US Energy Market Faces Data Center Boom, Fusion Breakthroughs & Offshore Wind Rollbacks
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7:00The digital revolution is fundamentally reshaping America's electrical grid, with data centers emerging as the dominant force driving unprecedented demand growth. American Electric Power's staggering forecast of 24 gigawatts of new load by 2030—18 gigawatts from data centers alone—signals a transformation that utilities across the country are scram…
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In this episode, Hal Schild shares a childhood lesson in perseverance, tales when working for THE Agency, fixing it “in post”, easier vs. better, having nothing to do, keeping the business simple, and looking at the bigger picture. Hal Schild is an award-winning editor, producer, animator, and director with over three decades of experience in the v…
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PJM Capacity Auction Results As Bad As Feared, Portending a Grim Future For Customers
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5:53The energy landscape is transforming rapidly, with remarkable developments across multiple sectors reshaping how we generate, distribute, and consume power. Oregon leads the charge in grid modernization with groundbreaking bipartisan legislation that will enable both private and community microgrids, creating designated zones where these localized …
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$20 Billion Energy Shockwave: Nuclear Revival, AI Grids & EV Takeover!
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6:24A potential nuclear revival emerges as Santee Cooper selects top contenders from fourteen proposals to complete the abandoned V.C. Summer nuclear reactors in South Carolina. After $9 billion spent and construction halted in 2017, the site remains in "mostly excellent condition" according to recent inspections, breathing new life into nuclear energy…
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Anthony Cudjo: The Common Denominator
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1:30:21In this episode, Anthony Cudjo openly shares how childhood abuse, bullying, and fighting shaped his personality and taught him about people’s energy; he also talks about receiving messages, positive self-talk, alignment with the natural laws, mastering the present, and being an agent of choice. Anthony Cudjo is a transformational coach. With over 3…
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U.S. Reverses Climate Bill, China’s Solar Surge & 7-Year Turbine Backlog
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3:47The energy landscape is experiencing a seismic shift with the passage of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" into law. This dramatic policy reversal dismantles much of the Biden-era renewable energy initiatives, triggering the cancellation of tens of gigawatts of renewable projects and creating what promises to be persistently tight power markets for yea…
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Google, Gates & the Energy Tech Revolution: Fusion, Fission, and the Future
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4:41The clean energy landscape is transforming rapidly as major tech companies stake their claims in next-generation power sources. Google has made a significant move by signing a power purchase agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems for 200 megawatts from their planned Virginia facility, showing serious confidence in fusion technology's commercial…
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Barry Gleeson is a certified growth coach and business owner. In this episode, he talks about being on-purpose, how your energy is moving, re-investing in yourself, perspective from coaching, and taking time to think. Since 2004, Barry has worked with owners and leaders of privately held family businesses, helping them to focus strategically to out…
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AWS, Meta & the Military Go Nuclear: New Energy Deals Reshape the Grid
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5:24The energy landscape is transforming rapidly as tech giants forge ahead with ambitious power supply strategies for their ever-expanding data center operations. Amazon Web Services has secured a monumental 1,920-megawatt agreement with Talon Energy to tap Pennsylvania's Susquehanna nuclear facility through 2042, cleverly restructuring a previously r…
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EV Grid Breakthrough, $2.9M Battery Grant, & Meta’s Massive Nuclear Deal
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5:42The future of energy is unfolding through innovative solutions that merge transportation, storage, and grid management into integrated systems. Utrecht's groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid network demonstrates this perfectly—transforming electric vehicles into mobile power plants that balance renewable energy while providing shared mobility services. T…
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Joshua Aranda: The Next Three Seconds
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1:01:28Joshua Aranda is a social entrepreneur. In this episode, he talks about managing tension, choosing how you show up, later date returns, comfort with uncertainty, thresholds, and redistributing the weight. As a passionate leader, lifelong learner, and social entrepreneur, Joshua Aranda is focused on making the world a better place and expanding his …
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The Solar Duck Is Too Fat?! California’s Grid Crisis + Texas & Louisiana Shakeups
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5:41Renewable energy curtailment has hit new highs in California, with the state forced to turn away 3.4 million megawatt hours of clean electricity in 2024 - a 29% jump from the previous year. The solar "duck curve" continues to deepen as midday generation vastly outpaces demand, especially during spring months when solar output soars but air conditio…
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Brian Smith is a business transformation consultant. In this episode, he talks about self-reliance, figuring it out, differing ethics, navigating legal matters, the four motivations, partnership selection, the drama triangle, and taking the hard path. Brian Smith has an eclectic entrepreneurial background, including investment banking, real estate …
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$20B Nuclear Bet, $1B Fusion Boost, & Solar Grid Wars
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6:01The energy landscape is rapidly evolving in mid-2025, with groundbreaking developments that could reshape our energy future. Canadian nuclear ambitions come with a hefty price tag as Ontario Power Generation reveals its planned 300-megawatt small modular reactor will cost $7.7 billion Canadian—significantly more expensive than conventional generati…
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Onward with Brian Piper: Building Community and AI
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46:04Brian Piper is an author, speaker, and consultant. In this episode, returning guest Brian talks about his recent shift into full time consulting, blending his background of content optimization, marketing, and strategy with the opportunities of AI. We dive deep into building communities and how to be audience-centric, while leveraging AI responsibl…
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Mahaveer Jain: CEO and Spirituality
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1:16:48Mahaveer Jain is an entrepreneur and author. In this episode, he talks about good from every place, cultural influences, showing your presence, doing your job to the fullest, and finding your spiritual anchor. Mahaveer Jain has been successful in bringing Supply Chain concepts from the big businesses to small and mid-sized companies over a period o…
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Eva Rose Daniel: The World Needs to Hear It
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1:09:48Eva Rose Daniel is a professional speaking coach. In this episode, she shares about the roller-coaster of entrepreneurialism, being part of the magic, who you know, being audience-centric, having clarity in your content, knowing your unique perspective, and strategic boredom. Eva Rose Daniel is the founder of The Speak Shop, where she helps CEOs an…
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Massive Solar Tariffs, Fast-Track Energy Permits, & Big Wins for EV Batteries
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5:53Seismic shifts are reshaping America's energy landscape as the Biden administration concludes a year-long investigation with massive tariffs on solar imports. The shocking 3,521% duty imposed on Cambodian products has sent shockwaves through the industry, with similar punitive measures hitting Vietnam (400%) and Thailand (375%). These tariffs targe…
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Helmi is a Caribbean chef, culinary revolutionary, and author. In this episode, she talks about defying the prescribed plan, meeting different people, avoiding boredom, when you are not having fun anymore, recognizing signals, and doing what you love. Helmi Smeulders left her day job to pursue her dreams. Lawyer by trade and chef by choice, she is …
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Geothermal Surges, AI Powers the Grid & EVs Boom
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6:54The clean energy transition is accelerating across multiple fronts, with groundbreaking developments reshaping how we generate, store, and manage electricity. Geothermal energy takes center stage as Fervo Energy secures a 15-year agreement with Shell for 31 megawatts from their Utah project, enabling expansion to 500 megawatts without additional dr…
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Adam Wallace is a serial business owner, executive, and Board member. In this episode, Adam talks about the value of obstacles and opportunities, translating disconnects, balancing economic value, what the consumer is actually paying for, investing your time, and finding the story within. Adam Wallace has spent years unlocking pricing power for pro…
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Scott Couchenour: Impacting the Fourth Quarter
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1:06:17Scott Couchenour is a life and business strategist. In this episode, Scott talks about messing with the plan, dividing the work, the lesson in hubris, building a life by design, acknowledging your moonshine, and living a life true to yourself. Scott Couchenour is a seasoned "fourth quarter" life and business strategist dedicated to empowering high-…
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Texas Energy Crisis Deepens, Nuclear Projects Rise, & Gas Projects Collapse
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4:19The energy world stands at a critical inflection point as grid operators scramble to maintain reliability in the face of unprecedented demand growth. Southwest Power Pool CEO Lenny Nickel delivers a sobering assessment: reserve margins could collapse to a dangerous 5% by 2029, down from a comfortable 24% in 2020. With generation projects unable to …
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Lisette Keus is a lionfish huntress and entrepreneur. In this episode, she talks about widening horizons, the awareness of differences, non-profit contradictions, adapting to the opportunities, being in charge of the whole chain, fixing the problems as they occur, and to keep moving. Lisette Keus was born in the Netherlands and grew up in the world…
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Chris LeBeau is the owner of Decoding Cocktails, a cocktail education business. In this episode, he talks about being a dreamer, doing it for yourself, big thoughts, the understanding of motivation, and knowing your pain thresholds. I’m Chris LeBeau and I run a cocktail education business. I didn’t enter this industry until I was 38. Before that, I…
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EV Battery Wars, AI-Powered Grids & Green Hydrogen Breakthroughs
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6:42Battery swapping is gaining serious momentum in Asia. California-based Ample is building a network in Tokyo that can support over 100 electric delivery trucks, while Chinese giants CATL and NIO are joining forces to create what they claim will be the world's largest EV battery swapping network. With over 3,100 swapping stations already operational …
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GM’s Big EV Incentives, Military Geothermal Plans & AI’s Energy Shakeup!
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6:11The energy transition is accelerating across multiple fronts, as demonstrated by a flurry of recent announcements from major players. General Motors has partnered with Pacific Gas & Electric for a groundbreaking vehicle-to-everything pilot offering customers up to $4,500 in incentives when using compatible EVs like the Chevrolet Silverado and Cadil…
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Power Wars, EV Revolution & Texas Nuclear Boom!
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5:55A high-stakes power struggle is unfolding at the US-Canadian border as Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to "shut electricity off completely" to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota in response to Trump administration tariffs. This 25% retaliatory tariff represents approximately $7 USD per megawatt-hour, potentially creating significant economic ine…
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Ron Story Jr. is an entrepreneur and speaker coach. In this episode, Ron talks about having an athletic mind, selling the intangible, learning from the inside, the problem-pain spectrum, buying the next solution, and the value of persistence. Born and raised in East St. Louis, IL, Ron Story Jr. is an entrepreneur, speaker coach, and CEO of SpeakerH…
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Are you ready to dive into the electrifying world of vehicles and energy? This episode explores groundbreaking initiatives that are shaping our transportation landscape. We discuss the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's vehicle-to-grid (V2G) program, which showcases how electric vehicles can serve as energy sources for homes and the grid. By provi…
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Power Grid Crisis: 10,000 MW Shortfall by 2030?!
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5:22Uncover the hidden intricacies of the energy sector's most pressing issues and pioneering breakthroughs in this week's thought-provoking episode. Is the answer to our energy grid's slow progress and growing demand found in FERC's bold approval of PJM's new Reliability Resource Initiative? With energy sector leaders and experts gathering at RE Plus …
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Julian Scadden: Hard Knock University
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1:23:44Julian Scadden is the President and CEO of Nexstar, a member owned organization fostering growth for businesses in select trades. In this episode, Julian openly shares about the challenges and lessons of a tougher childhood environment, being who you are, the way we treat each other along our journey, change coming from experience, understanding th…
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Rethinking Data Center Demand: The Future of AI, Energy Consumption, and Load Projections
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8:48Can AI revolutionize the way we think about energy consumption and power grid demands? Venture into the world of cutting-edge AI technology with us as we examine the projected 125,000 megawatt surge in data center electricity demand, driven not just by traditional needs but also by the expanding crypto universe. We uncover the breakthrough of DeepS…
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In this episode, Eric Pratum talks about a lack of attachments, using the time paid by others, the ease of pain with exposure, a complicated relationship with social media, learning empathy on the job, encouraging the feeling of insight, becoming what you spend your time on, and recognizing people (and their mindset) as the foundation. Eric Pratum …
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Off-script with John Knicely: Origin of Storytelling
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42:17In this episode, John and I talk about storytelling and why you tell the story differently, using stories in your own story, the importance of humility, the future state of your story, the pitfall of telling people who you are, the story behind business strategy, asking your audience, and knowing the take-away you want. High-growth companies and th…
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Dr. Kate - The Human Experience of Resilience
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42:21Dr. Kate Lund is a clinical psychologist. She shares how a medical condition in her youth taught her empathy, her clinical focus on adaptation, the human side of injury, the importance of hope, maximizing potential in one’s unique context, her focus on parenting, strategy to help more people, and focusing on the possibilities. Dr. Kate Lund is a li…
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Glenn Akramoff: A Lesson in Everything
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1:12:35Glenn Akramoff is an organizational rehabilitation consultant. Glenn generously shares his stories and his lessons learned; including to care about what is important to you and those you care about, preparing for the worse, not applying yourself and the impact on others, the importance of recognition, lessons on empathy, recognizing a miscast, the …
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How AI is Revolutionizing the Grid: Efficiency, Reliability, and Resilience
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8:59Can you imagine a world where artificial intelligence revolutionizes the way we power our lives? Discover how AI is fundamentally reshaping the energy sector by enhancing grid efficiency, reliability, and resilience. We explore the challenges faced by our energy infrastructure—from rising demand to weather-related vulnerabilities—and reveal how AI-…
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Terri Spencer: Creating What Matters
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1:01:13Terri Spencer is an agency VP of Creative. Terri talks about working hard for what you want, finding the right people, experiences with early “influencers”, the pressures of identity, chasing titles, learning to figure it out, knowing your value alignment, and remembering what matters. Terri Spencer has always been creatively inclined, building a c…
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Power Grab Part 5: AI’s Impact on Utilities and the Future of Power Infrastructure
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5:50What if the race for AI supremacy is not just about algorithms and data, but also about the massive energy demands reshaping our power infrastructure? Join us as we explore the critical intersections of AI-driven data center loads and the immense challenges faced by distribution utilities that are compelled to build and own their infrastructure. Fr…
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Jose Tejada: The Passion, Purpose, and Power of Equity
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53:38Jose Tejada is a mortgage banker and Hispanic community leader. On this episode, he shares about growing up in a revolution, being in a constant state of survival, the contribution of every family member, the power of equity, the empathy of doing business, transferring grit, growing carrots, generational changing activities, and perspectives on men…
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Power Grab: Data Centers and the Grid Part 4 - AI & Wholesale Power Markets
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8:14What if the explosive demand for data centers could transform power grids across the nation? Join us as we unravel the latest developments in data center supply strategies and the energy market's evolving dynamics. From Vista’s power sales discussions with major companies to California's innovative district energy system marrying data centers with …
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Power Grab: Data Centers and the Grid Part 3 - Supply Strategies
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9:18Can data centers sustain their rapid growth without jeopardizing our energy future? In this episode, we promise to uncover the intriguing dynamics of power supply challenges faced by data centers and the innovative solutions needed to address exponentially increasing energy demands. As data centers become ever more essential, they transform into en…
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Shea Peffly is a coach and EOS implementer. On this episode, she shares the impact of music on her life, doing the work, listening to our elders’ stories, real world applications, defining your core values, practicing what you teach, the importance of self-care, and we have a high-level discussion of EOS and the entrepreneur. Shea Peffly, the CEO o…
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Power Grab: AI Data Centers and the Electric Grid - Part 2
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8:34Picture a future where AI not only writes a quarter of Google's new code but also reshapes entire industries with unparalleled cost-efficiency. This is not a distant possibility but a current reality, as we unpack the transformative power of AI in our latest episode. We promise a comprehensive understanding of the staggering $200 billion investment…
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Power Grab: AI and the Electric Grid - Part 1
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6:51Prepare to be shocked by the truth behind the AI-driven data center boom and its colossal impact on our electricity landscape. With predictions suggesting a staggering leap in power consumption by 2030, this episode promises to unpack the complexities of this rapid development. From exclusive insights gathered from the Electric Power Research Insti…
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Patrice Bonfiglio: Curiosity and the Dawn of Potential
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46:28Patrice Bonfiglio is a Leader in the Investment sector. On this episode, she discusses childhood resilience, boundless curiosity, territorial-ism, building on enthusiasm, opening the doors for others, and the value of small acts of service. Patrice Bonfiglio is the President of Sarissa Capital Management LP, a registered investment adviser focused …
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Meta & Google Invest $35M Each in Carbon Removal – A Game Changer for Climate Tech?
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4:37Discover innovations that could redefine the energy landscape as we explore the latest breakthroughs in carbon removal and nuclear technology. With Meta pledging $35 million towards carbon removal projects, aligned with the US Department of Energy's pioneering initiative, and Google securing a monumental 500-megawatt power deal from Kairos Power, t…
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