Podcasts about Electricity

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Brent Bennett, Ph.D., is the policy director for Life: Powered, an initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation to raise America's energy IQ and promote human flourishing through energy freedom. Dr. Bennett is responsible for Life: Powered's research and policy development, leading efforts to roll back electricity subsidies, end electric vehicle subsidies and mandates, stop discrimination against responsible energy producers, and promote grid reliability.

Energy Markets Podcast host Bryan Lee explains why he has returned to publishing regular episodes of the podcast after a two-year sabbatical. "I feel compelled to return," Lee says, citing "the looming threat of a retreat from electricity regulatory reforms that have provided billions of dollars in benefits to consumers."Lee also draws on his long career in energy and environmental policy to provide the history of competitive reforms over the past 30 years intended to replace monopoly regulation of electricity prices with market-based pricing. "While the decades-old model for competitive electricity markets needs to be improved, we shouldn't lose sight of the benefits we've derived – billions in consumer savings and a consistently cleaner electric industry," Lee says. "It would be a tragedy if we returned to monopoly regulation rather than take the steps needed to make the markets work better."Support the show

2020年全国高考一卷英语听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where are the speakers?A. At a swimming pool.B. In a clothing shop.C. At a school lab.2.What will Tom do next?A.Turn down the music.B.Postpone the show.C.Stop practicing.3.What is the woman busy doing?A.Working on a paper.B.Tidying up the office.C.Organizing a party.4.When will Henry start his vacation?A.This weekend. B.Next week. C. At the end of August.5.What does Donna offer to do for Bill?A.Book a flight for him.B.Drive him to the airport.C.Help him park the car.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.Why does Pete call Lucy?A. To say that he'll be late.B. To tell her about his work.C. To invite her to dinner.7.When is Pete going to see Lucy?A. At 6:00 pm.B. At 6:45 pm.C. At 8:00 pm.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Why does Cathy want to quit her job？A.She'll join another firm.B.She'll run her own business.C.She's fed up with it.9.What is Mark's attitude towards Cathy's decision?A.Forgiving.B.Sympathetic.C.Supportive.10.What might Cathy do for the present company?A.Apply for a project.B.Train a new person.C.Recommend an engineer.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.How did the man feel about his performance today?A.Greatly encouraged.B. A bit dissatisfied.C.Terribly disappointed.12.What did the man say helped him overcome the problem?A.Patience.B.Luck.C.Determination.13.What is the woman doing?A.Conducting an interview.B.Holding a press conference.C.Hosting a ceremony.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What is next to the apartment building？ A.A restaurant. B.A laundry. C.A grocery store.15.Which is included in the rent？ A.Electricity. B.The Internet. C.Satellite TV.16.What does the woman think of the apartment？ A.It's quite large. B.It's well furnished. C.It's worth the money.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where is Jeff from？A.Liverpool.B.Coventry.C.Newcastle.18.Where do young men go to watch big games according to Jeff？A.Pubs.B.Stadiums.C.Friends' homes.19.Why does Jeff have to pick a team to support？A. To avoid being bothered.B. To open a conversation.C. To earn respect from others.20.What does Jeff mainly talk about？A.England'smoment of success.B.English flag as a symbol of hope.C.England's all-time favorite sport.【参考答案】1-5BCCAB 6-10 ABACB 11-15BCACA 16-20 CBAAC【听力原文】Text 1W:Can I help you?M:Yes. I'd like to try this jacket on, please.W:Okay, the changing rooms are over there.Text 2W:Tom, your music is too loud.M:Our band is practicing for the show, mom.W:But it's already the middle of the night.M:Okay, we'll cut it off right away.Text 3M:You look pretty busy. What's up?W:We're putting together an office party this Friday evening. There'll be about 30 people, and I'm the organizer.M:Nice, but it's probably best not to overwork yourself. Enjoy!Text 4W:Hi, Henry, did you say you are going to take a vacation next week?M:Actually, I'm leaving for San Francisco this weekend.W:Cool. But I can't get away until the end of August.Text 5M:Donna, have you booked the flight to London for me?W:Sure, Bill. Do you need a ride to the airport? I can do it.M:No, thanks. I will park my car at the airport.Text 6M:Hi, Lucy, this is Pete.W:Hi, what's up?M:Listen, I'm afraid I'll be a little late tonight. Remember I said earlier thatI would pick you up at 6? Now, I'm going to meet you at about a quarter to seven, as there's been a problem here at work.W:OK. Don't worry. The film begins at 8. I'll wait.M:Good. Get something to eat before I arrive. Okay?W: I will.Text 7W:Hi, Mark. I've decided to leave the company. I had an amazing time here. But it is time for me to move on.M:May I ask why, Cathy? I do hope that you stay with us here. W:Well, you know, I've got a new job in a big engineering firm. It's a management position.M: In that case, I think that I understand your decision and you have my support.W:Thanks for understanding. But I can work here two more weeks. M:That's great. Will you be able to finish your present project?W:Sure. And if you hire someone within ten days, I'd be happy to provide training in my areas.Text 8W:Well done! Congratulations! How are you feeling?M:Tired. I'mjust tired. W:But you did so well to get second place in today's car race.M:Well, I came out here aiming for the gold. I got third place last time and it was not the result I had hoped for.W:What happened today? You were looking extremely good at the start.M: I blew it. The car was a bit out of control.W:Some people might have given up at that point.M: I was determined to do it to finish the round.W: So what now?M:Tomorrow is going to be tough, much tougher than today.W:Well, I think you showed great determination today. Good luck for tomorrow and thanks for speaking to us.Text 9W: So what is your new apartment like, Terry?M:Oh, it's great. There are two bedrooms, a nice kitchen and a living room.W:Sounds nice.M:Yeah. And there is a grocery store next to the apartment building. And there is a laundry and a fast food restaurant across the street, so it is a quick way to get a meal.W:That's good. How much do you pay in rent?M:Well, I have a roommate, so I pay half the rent. That is $275 a month, with gas, water and electricity included. And the Internet and satellite TV are separate.W:That's a really wonderful price. How on earth did you find a place like that?M: I just found it online. W:Great.Text 10M:Hello, I'm Jeff Anderson from Coventry, England. And in today's program, I'd like to share with you a special kind of English culture — the football. A lot of people in England are crazy about football. During the football season, whenever there is a big match, all the flags for local football teams, such as Liverpool and Newcastle are hung outside every window or even spread proudly on T-shirts or scarves. There is an atmosphere of excitement in the air. Groups of young men crowd into dark packed pubs, staring at television screens. Of course, they are covered head to toe in the colors of their team. They shout and scream in sadness when their team loses a goal or with joy when there is a moment of success. You do not have to be a fan of football to get caught up in the excitement, as far as victories are concerned.England had its big moment in 1966 in Wimbledon Stadium. The World Cup victory is in the hearts and minds of all football fans. Now, whenever England is playing a big match, red and white covers every inch of every pub, a symbol of hope — the English flag. While football has never been something I'm particularly interested in. For years, I've had to pretend excitement and pick a team to support. You cannot say you don't like or do not follow football in England, as often this will lead to a long dialogue in which someone will begin telling you why you should support their team.

Alex joins us to wish a very happy Pride Month to House of the Dragon characters everywhere. (but specifically Jace and Cregan). We'll talk about the Velaryon characters, Man Pain, and about the new fire theory SANSAEGON II, and much more. Apologies for any slight audio issues. Technology was not on our side. Very Twin Peaks S3 of Electricity when you think about it...... Where to find Alex: Posting in the CK3 Channel in the GirlsGoneCanon discord Parralex0889 on all social media "Modern Jazz Samba" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Asia infrastructure investing is becoming central to the global energy transition as rising demand, energy security concerns, and the need for more resilient systems accelerate capital deployment across the region. In Southeast Asia, the opportunity is not only about replacing old systems, but building new infrastructure at scale for a growing economy.In this episode of The Bid, host Oscar Pulido speaks live from Ecosperity in Singapore with Salim Samaha, Global Head of Energy at Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock, and Heidi Yip, Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions for Asia Pacific at BlackRock. Together, they discuss how the infrastructure opportunity is evolving globally, why Asia's transition differs from Western markets, and where investors are seeing momentum across renewables, grids, storage, and system flexibility. Key insights include:· How Asia's infrastructure build-out differs from Western markets· Why energy security is becoming inseparable from the energy transition· Where capital is flowing across renewables, grids, storage, and interconnection· How public-private partnerships can help mobilize transition finance· Why execution bottlenecks, permitting, and offtake frameworks remain critical· Where AI, innovation, and rising demand may reshape future infrastructure needsKey moments:00:00 Asia Infrastructure Boom01:06 Live From EcoSperity03:16 Energy Transition Now04:20 Southeast Asia Grid Challenge06:43 West vs Asia Reality Check08:58 How APAC Investors Deploy Capital11:26 Scaling Projects and Labor Crunch13:17 Where Capital Flows and Bottlenecks15:13 Five Year Outlook and Innovation17:23 Wrap Up and Disclosures

Asia infrastructure investing is becoming central to the global energy transition as rising demand, energy security concerns, and the need for more resilient systems accelerate capital deployment across the region. In Southeast Asia, the opportunity is not only about replacing old systems, but building new infrastructure at scale for a growing economy.In this episode of The Bid, host Oscar Pulido speaks live from Ecosperity in Singapore with Salim Samaha, Global Head of Energy at Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock, and Heidi Yip, Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions for Asia Pacific at BlackRock. Together, they discuss how the infrastructure opportunity is evolving globally, why Asia's transition differs from Western markets, and where investors are seeing momentum across renewables, grids, storage, and system flexibility. Key insights include:· How Asia's infrastructure build-out differs from Western markets· Why energy security is becoming inseparable from the energy transition· Where capital is flowing across renewables, grids, storage, and interconnection· How public-private partnerships can help mobilize transition finance· Why execution bottlenecks, permitting, and offtake frameworks remain critical· Where AI, innovation, and rising demand may reshape future infrastructure needsKey moments:00:00 Asia Infrastructure Boom01:06 Live From EcoSperity03:16 Energy Transition Now04:20 Southeast Asia Grid Challenge06:43 West vs Asia Reality Check08:58 How APAC Investors Deploy Capital11:26 Scaling Projects and Labor Crunch13:17 Where Capital Flows and Bottlenecks15:13 Five Year Outlook and Innovation17:23 Wrap Up and Disclosures

Welcome back to the Information Entropy Podcast where this week we are buzzing at you about electricity! What even is electricity in the first place and how does it interact with magnetism? One of the four fundamental forces of nature we break it down for you here today. The boys dive into the fundamental physics of electricity, explaining electron movement, currents, metal lattices, and electrical resistance. Mitch then explores the next major breakthrough in global energy development: Solid State Batteries! With Chinese manufacturers beginning mass production, how close are we to having safer, smaller, lighter, and more efficient storage for every day life?

Join Walter Sterling as he discusses Sheep Detective, ultimate frisbee, and Nikola Tesla and his work with electricity and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Filipino nurse based in New South Wales expresses deep concern for her family's safety in General Santos City following a powerful earthquake in Mindanao. - Nangangamba ang isang Pilipinong nars sa New South Wales para sa kaligtasan ng kanyang pamilya sa General Santos City matapos yanigin ng malakas na lindol ang Mindanao.

Canada's new Online Safety Act could fundamentally change how Canadians (especially young people) experience the internet. From age restrictions on social media and new obligations for tech companies to concerns about privacy, free expression, and government oversight, the legislation is already sparking fierce debate. Digital policy experts Supriya Dwivedi and Vass Bednar (4:30) join us in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West to break down what's actually in the bill, who's likely to be affected, and whether Ottawa is striking the right balance between protecting users and preserving online freedoms.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR NORTHERN EYES SEVEN-YEAR SHERRY CASK, AVAILABLE JUST IN TIME FOR FATHERS' DAY! HANSEN IS PROUDLY LOCAL, ALWAYS ORIGINAL. https://hansendistillery.com/ MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ CANADIAN SHIELD INSTITUTE: https://canadianshieldinstitute.ca/ 43:00 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after the Supriya/Vass interview, and see what Real Talkers have to say about Canada's Online Safety Act in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 54:00 | Are you planning on investing in the SpaceX IPO? Are you worried about all this "technical recession" talk? Cary Williams from North Road Investment Counsel gives us a few important things to think about.  NORTH ROAD INVESTMENT COUNSEL: https://www.northroadic.com/ 1:27:00 | Jespo shares a few thoughts after hosting the Junior Achievement Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame. What's the best entrepreneurial or life advice you've ever received?  JA of NORTHERN ALBERTA: https://janorthalberta.org/ 1:39:00 | Siksika filmmaker Sinakson Trevor Solway is the inspiration behind this edition of Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta, submitted by Real Talker Jerry. We feature Solway's documentary Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man, winner of the Best of Festival Golden Sheaf Award and Best Feature Documentary at the Yorkton Film Festival.  WATCH THE FILM: https://youtu.be/eJ3zrC0h_lM?si=g3WmT8I_0JrfZ1O7 ALBERTA WINS WITH PLAY ALBERTA BECAUSE ALL REVENUE STAYS IN ALBERTA. WHETHER YOU PLAY, BET, OR BUY - WITH CASINO, SPORTS, OR LOTTERY - KNOW THAT YOUR FUN ALSO HELPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE ACROSS THE PROVINCE. LEARN MORE AT https://playalberta.ca/. MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. IF YOU GAMBLE, USE YOUR GAMESENSE.  1:42:00 | You'll never guess who Jespo ran into last night. We wrap the show with a "last call" story.  REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC presented by KUBY ENERGY on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kuby.ca/ ALBERTA BUSINESS OWNERS: ALBERTA CHAMBERS of COMMERCE WANT TO KNOW YOUR TOP PRIORITIES FOR THE PROVINCE. PARTICIPATE IN THE ALBERTA PERSPECTIVES SURVEY BEFORE 5PM MT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12: https://research.albertaperspectives.... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Independent Energy Analyst, Tshepo Kgadima See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Energy and Environmental Economics Partner talks with CEM Associate Editor Abigail Sawyer about the changing shape of resource adequacy in the Desert Southwest as utilities try to thread the needle on reliably meeting a new level of "baseload demand" while striving for affordability and meeting state clean energy goals. 

Alberta separatism isn't a new concept. Even before Alberta became a province, critics were sounding off against "the horde of grafters connected with the Ottawa Liberal Machine," as was written in the Calgary Herald in 1905. Author Tyler Dawson explores the definitive history and analysis of Alberta's long-simmering separatist movement in his new book "The Republic of Alberta: An Idea That Won't Go Away". Hear all about it in our feature interview (4:20) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ BUY TYLER'S BOOK: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/the-republic-of-alberta/ MEET TYLER AND PURCHASE A SIGNED COPY OF HIS BOOK TONIGHT (JUNE 10) AT 7PM AT AUDREY'S BOOKS IN EDMONTON (10702 JASPER AVENUE).  44:35 | There's something new rolling through the streets of Jasper. It's part-bike, part-patio, and fully unforgettable! We hop on board the Jasper Social Cycle in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.  CHECK OUT the JASPER SOCIAL CYCLE: https://www.instagram.com/jaspersocialcycle/ BOOK YOUR JASPER ADVENTURE: https://www.jasper.travel/ 49:10 | Canadian Future Party leader Dominic Cardy sees similarities between Ukraine and Russia in 2014 and present-day Alberta. The former New Brunswick cabinet minister says it's on Ottawa and "normal" people across the country to fight back against separatists.  CANADIAN FUTURE PARTY: https://www.thecanadianfutureparty.ca/ 1:43:00 | Jespo and Johnny see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. We cover astronomical prices at NBA Finals games in New York, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry red carpet gossip, and the future of Canada (in that order). Tell us what you think - leave a comment below!  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC presented by KUBY ENERGY on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kuby.ca/ ALBERTA BUSINESS OWNERS: ALBERTA CHAMBERS of COMMERCE WANT TO KNOW YOUR TOP PRIORITIES FOR THE PROVINCE. PARTICIPATE IN THE ALBERTA PERSPECTIVES SURVEY BEFORE 5PM MT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12: https://research.albertaperspectives.ca/jfe/form/SV_41GWfaqETeHzpjg REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

As AI demand surges, our Asia Energy Analyst Mayank Maheshwari discusses the new multi-trillion-dollar investment cycle to secure the power, fuels, grids and storage that keep modern life running.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mayank Maheshwari, Morgan Stanley's Asia Energy analyst. Today: how AI's rapid growth is forcing Asia into a massive energy buildout across power grids, fuels, storage and dependable energy and power generation. It's Tuesday, June 9th at 8am in Singapore. Every time you ask AI to draft a note, summarize a file, plan a trip or generate an image, the response feels instant and easy. But behind it sits a very physical system: data centers, electricity, cooling, fuel, metals, power lines, storage tanks and ships. There is no AI without energy. And in Asia, the power and energy needs could get much bigger. And right now, we are at a critical inflection point where energy, AI, and security converge into [a] once-in-a-generation investment cycle. We see a super cycle with $5 trillion plus in new investments in energy over next five years, almost double of what we have seen in the past decade. And this has global implications as Asia consumes almost half of the world's energy needs – but produces only about a third of it at home. Energy markets may be global, but energy insecurity is local. It shows up in electricity prices, fuel shortages, factory delays, food supply pressure and household budgets. By 2030, Asia's energy use could rise by about 38 exajoules. That increase is roughly equal to all the energy the Middle East consumes today. Power demand alone could reach about 19 trillion units a year when expressed in kilowatt-hours. That is around four trillion more units of electricity usage than in 2025, driven by data centers, industry, and onshoring of businesses. AI is now part of that demand story. By 2030, data centers could use roughly one-sixth of all new power units in Asia. That makes AI a major new load on the power system. Meeting this demand requires a major investment cycle. Asia's annual energy investment could rise to roughly US$1.1 trillion a year over the next five years. Much of that spending goes into the power system itself: generation, grids, storage and the equipment needed to connect everything. Grids may be the biggest bottleneck. Think of [the] grid as the highway system for electricity. You can build more power plants, but if the roads clog up, the power does not reach homes, factories or data centers. Asia's grid investment needs could reach close to about US$1 trillion by 2030. Transformer lead times have stretched to years in some cases, which shows how tight the equipment supply chain has become. The hardest part is keeping the lights on every hour of the day. Baseload power means electricity that can run around the clock. Asia is adding a large amount of renewable power to its energy infrastructure. But that source depends on when the sun shines or the wind blows. That is why coal, gas and nuclear remain part of the conversation. Storage also moves from useful to essential. Batteries help smooth out renewable power demand when supply rises and falls during the day. Global energy storage installations could rise from about 500 gigawatt hours in 2025 to around 3,000 gigawatt hours in 2030. Powering AI also reaches beyond electricity. Data centers need power, but the system around them needs dependable fuels, grids, batteries, metals, refining, storage and shipping. Electricity has to be generated, moved, backed up and supplied through physical infrastructure. That is why this story pulls in copper and aluminum for grids, fuel refining for transport and petrochemical supply chains, and fertilizers because energy security also connects to food security. The future may look digital, but it will be powered by something far more physical: the largest energy buildout Asia has seen in decades. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

For years, electricity prices broadly tracked inflation. New pressures may be changing that. --- Electricity prices have become a major political issue in the United States, with policymakers increasingly focused on rising utility bills and the costs of meeting growing electricity demand. At the same time, renewable energy has often been blamed for driving prices higher. But what does the data actually show? Ryan Hledik of The Brattle Group discusses research conducted with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on U.S. electricity price trends. The research finds that, nationally, electricity prices have largely tracked inflation, though significant regional differences tell a more complicated story. Hledik explains the factors that really drive electricity prices, the role of renewable energy, natural gas, and infrastructure investment, and why electricity costs vary so dramatically across the country. Hledik also explores whether 2025, when electricity prices rose faster than inflation nationally, marks the beginning of a new era of rising electricity prices, or a temporary departure from a longer-term trend. Ryan Hledik is an alumni policy advisor with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and a principal with The Brattle Group. Related Content: Congestion in General Equilibrium: Nodal Electricity Pricing, Production, and Welfare https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/congestion-in-general-equilibrium-nodal-electricity-pricing-production-and-welfare/ Boomtowns in the Battery Belt: Risks and Opportunities of Clean Energy Investments in Small Towns of America https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/boomtowns-in-the-battery-belt-risks-and-opportunities-of-clean-energy-investments-in-small-towns-of-america/ How PJM Is Grappling With Data Center Power Demand https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/podcast/how-pjm-is-grappling-with-data-center-power-demand/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailDue to technical difficulties we bring back a great episode with JATC instructors to make volts, amps, current, and watts feel practical for low voltage work as PoE and modern power delivery move into our lane. We trade water-pressure analogies, real safety stories, and jobsite mistakes so you can size power correctly and stop burning up gear. • why PoE and fault managed power make electricity fundamentals mandatory for ICT techs • voltage as electrical pressure between two points and why “low voltage” depends on audience • how voltage ratings and mixed cabling types can create code and safety issues • amps, current, and heat as the real-world limiters for conductors, bundles, and racks • AC vs DC confusion in the field and how mismatched power supplies destroy equipment • electrical safety explained as volts and amps combining into dangerous wattage in the body • watts as work, watt-hours as billing, and why PoE wattage keeps climbing • end-of-line voltage, resistance, and voltage drop affecting device performance • common low voltage mistakes with power delivery and how to avoid “letting the smoke out” • learning resources: All About Circuits, manufacturer PoE training, EveryCircuit, FOA and Uncle Ted's If you're watching the show on YouTube, would you mind hitting the subscribe button and that bell button to be notified when new content is being produced? If you're listening to us on one of the audio podcast platforms, would you mind giving us a five-star rating? And finally, while this show is free and will always remain free, if you find value in this content, will you click on that QR code right there?Support the showKnowledge is power!  Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling .  Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD

The AI Reality Gap is becoming one of the most important concepts for developers, founders, and business leaders to understand. Every day, social media is filled with examples of applications being built in minutes, products launched overnight, and entire workflows automated through AI tools. What rarely gets discussed is what happens after the demo. A working prototype is not the same thing as a production-ready system. The moment an application encounters real users, security requirements, scaling concerns, integrations, and operational demands, the true complexity begins to emerge. Building something is easier than operating it reliably. About Jason Sherman Jason Sherman is a serial entrepreneur, filmmaker, author, and technology founder best known for building practical solutions that bridge the gap between emerging technology and real-world business problems. He is the founder and CEO of Vengo AI and has launched multiple technology platforms throughout his entrepreneurial career. Jason is known for his direct, hands-on approach to innovation, focusing on execution, product development, AI implementation, and helping businesses leverage technology without losing sight of operational realities. His perspective combines startup experience, software development expertise, product strategy, and a strong belief that technology should solve actual business problems rather than chase trends. Links: Facebook, Twitter / X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Website Understanding the AI Reality Gap The AI Reality Gap exists between what AI can generate and what organizations actually need. A generated application may look complete on the surface. It can create forms, databases, dashboards, and workflows. Yet underneath that polished interface are questions that AI alone cannot currently solve consistently: Is the infrastructure secure? Are APIs protected? Is data handled correctly? Can the system scale under load? Is deployment repeatable and reliable? These questions have always existed in software development. AI simply exposes them faster. Why AI Is Revealing Existing Problems Many organizations assume AI is creating new challenges. In reality, AI is exposing old ones. Businesses have always struggled with: Poor documentation Weak processes Inconsistent requirements Fragile infrastructure Knowledge silos AI accelerates development so rapidly that these weaknesses appear sooner than before. Faster development magnifies existing organizational problems. AI Is a Tool, Not Magic One of the strongest themes from the discussion was viewing AI as a tool rather than a replacement for expertise. Electricity transformed industries. Automobiles transformed transportation. The internet transformed communication. AI belongs in the same category. The value comes from how people use the technology, not from the technology itself. Organizations that treat AI as a productivity tool tend to achieve better results than organizations expecting autonomous solutions. The Human Responsibility Layer The excitement around AI often creates the impression that human oversight is becoming less important. The opposite may be true. As AI handles more implementation work, humans become increasingly responsible for: Architecture Governance Validation Security Business alignment The challenge is shifting from creating code to directing systems. The future developer may spend less time writing code and more time validating outcomes. Building Beyond the Demo Successful AI adoption requires organizations to think beyond proof-of-concept projects. Questions leaders should ask include: How will this be maintained? Who owns the deployment process? How will security be managed? What happens when requirements change? These concerns may seem less exciting than AI-generated applications, but they determine whether a solution survives in production. Conclusion The AI Reality Gap isn't a flaw in AI. It's a reminder that software success has always depended on more than code generation. Organizations that understand infrastructure, security, deployment, and human oversight will benefit most from AI's acceleration. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

The government is proposing to raise the penalty for power companies if they come up short in supply, from $2 million to $10 million. It is also investigating a new Winter Energy Reliability Obligation, meaning large electricity buyers have to lock in back up supply well ahead of forecast dry winters. Chair of the Major Electricity Users Group, John Harbord spoke to Lisa Owen.

How many Albertans are actually ready to leave Canada? And what do the latest numbers tell us about the state of the separation movement? Guest host Rob Breakenridge gets into it with Ipsos CEO Darrell Bricker in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. Plus, is Alberta finally getting serious about passenger rail? Bruce Graham with Friends of Calgary Airport-Banff Rail joins the show to talk about the push for better rail service and whether a Calgary-to-Banff connection could be closer than many people think. THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwes... SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

LNG is being thrown back into the mix, and an energy coalition is urging leaders not to forget about renewables. The Government's pressing on with plans to build an LNG import facility in Taranaki and dumping a proposed power bill levy to pay for it. It also plans to enforce stronger dry year supply requirements and penalties for gentailers. Smart Energy Alliance spokesperson Andrew Eagles told Heather du Plessis-Allan we're in a much better position than in 2024, when there was a shortage of generation. He says we don't need really expensive, old technology to be brought in, as there are already other solutions available. And in terms of the fines, Eagles told du Plessis-Allan it's clear our big energy companies need incentives. He says they'll now take a $10 million hit if they get things wrong, which changes the dynamic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I don't love the idea of the LNG terminal. Never have, probably never will. But I'm fast coming around to the idea that there is no solution to our energy problem that we're going to love. Our electricity system—our wider energy situation—is so broken now that whatever we do to try to fix it is going to have to be so drastic or expensive, it's going to hurt. For the LNG terminal, the problem is the cost for what is really a short-term band-aid. We're running out of gas fast. The entire country is. It means we all have to get off gas. But that won't happen overnight. It'll take years, so we'll probably run out before we've all switched to alternatives like electricity. Hence the terminal – it will tide us over with gas until we're all off it. A billion dollars plus to get us through a few years? That's pricey. But not doing it—losing the Pan Pacs of this world—that's much more costly. That's a billion dollars, year after year after year, in lost revenue, income, and tax. And this terminal is going to help Pan Pac stay here. That company is the last big pulp mill that hasn't upped sticks. Maybe they do in the end, but the LNG terminal will keep them here for longer. Yes, the LNG terminal decision hasn't gone well for the Government. It's going to divide opinion, if it hasn't already. They've already had to backtrack on the gas levy that they spent weeks defending. It's hardly going to look climate-friendly to the townie swing voter. But it's a tough call that probably needed to be made. And we've got more of these coming, because the LNG terminal won't fix our energy system completely. It's an expensive solution for a short-term fix – but at least it is a fix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strength in numbers. That's Pierre Poilievre's call to the provinces as a nation-wide alternative to Alberta separation. Will Quebec play along? We get into an advance copy of Poilievre's speech (14:00) with Supriya Dwivedi in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. But first...what will come from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's meeting with Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette (9:00)? And later...what's the key takeaway from new Ipsos polling (17:30) showing waning support for Alberta leaving Canada?  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  IPSOS POLL: https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/limited-and-declining-support-separation-alberta 27:00 | Supriya gives us the pros and cons of Canada's AI strategy, announced last week. We get into Althia Raj's column on PM Carney "yelling" at MPs (42:15), Donald Trump abruptly ending a Meet the Press interview (56:30), and Scott Pelley spilling the tea on Bari Weiss and CBS News in an interview with the New York Times (1:09:30).  1:13:30 | What are true Canadian values? And who's the GOAT childrens' performer? Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:45:15 | We LOVE these poems about Canada submitted by Real Talker Katherine, a grade four teacher in Tofield, Alberta. A perfect Positive Reflection presented by Solar by Kuby!  REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC presented by KUBY ENERGY on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kuby.ca/ REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Matthew Cruise, Energy expert at IMPOWER latest developments in Eskom’s unbundling process and the growing focus on establishing a fully independent transmission system operator. With Eskom now assessing the financial and funding implications of separating the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA). The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Energy Vista Podcast, Leslie Palti-Guzman sits down with energy scholar and foreign policy expert Brenda Shaffer to discuss the energy policy implications of the Iran crisis and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Brenda argues that policymakers continue to draw the wrong lessons from energy crises. The conversation explores whether some climate policies have weakened energy security. Leslie and Brenda exchange on the role of natural gas in modern economies, Europe's energy challenges, Africa's missed energy investment opportunities, China's growing influence over clean-energy supply chains, and the future of electrification.Listen & Subscribe

John Maytham speaks to Andrew Cunninghame, a retired engineer who has been working with Methodist churches and community organisations to help them reduce their electricity expenditure. His findings suggest that many institutions are on the wrong City of Cape Town tariff, and that switching to a prepayment meter and a different tariff category could unlock significant savings. In some cases, he says, organisations are paying tens of thousands of rand more per year than necessary, not because they are using more electricity, but because of how they are billed. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Did you know a third of Calgary residents were born outside North America? Mayor Jeromy Farkas joins Jespo in our historic Mercer Warehouse studio (3:45) to discuss the separation distraction, immigration realities in Alberta, downtown crime, and the future of rail across the province. Feature interviews on Real Talk are presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen or leave a comment below. 47:45 | HOPE Mission has been serving Edmontonians in need for nearly 100 years. But the need has never been greater than today. The iconic organization has evolved and broadened its offerings over the years, including their HOPE HEALTH program. Team members Tim Pasma, Beth Klingenberg, and Ade Adeoye join our Real Talk Round Table.  SUPPORT HOPE MISSION: https://hopemission.com/ 1:38:45 | Have you heard the "No Means No" chats aimed at Vegas goalie Carter Hart during the first two games of the Golden Knights-Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final? Jespo and Johnny discuss, and Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk 1:51:00 | Real Talkers are fired up over separatist talking points and Mark Carney's position on Donald Trump. Tyler W., Michael in Calgary, Geoff in Toronto, and Garth sound off in The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park.  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

While global electricity demand is unquestionably rising, we may nonetheless be underestimating the scale of necessary future generation. In this episode, Shayle speaks to Nic Fulghum, senior energy and climate data analyst at Ember. Nic is the co-author of Ember's annual Global Electricity Review. This year's installment, released in April, demonstrates that renewable sources – and solar in particular – are continuing to grow exponentially, even as those markets mature. In 2025, solar generation grew by a remarkable 30% year-over-year globally; its highest rate in eight years. At the same time, global fossil generation declined in 2025, driven by drops in coal generation in both China and India. But as solar surges, how quickly grid-connected batteries can step in to absorb peak demand remains to be seen. In their conversation, Shayle and Nic dive deep into the data behind global electricity generation in 2025 and consider the future of the grid. They explore a range of topics, including:  - Why Ember's report focuses on generation instead of capacity - How solar continues to maintain exponential growth rates - Why fossil generation has dropped in China and India - How battery storage is being used to shift midday solar peaks to shoulder hours - What the US' LNG supply glut means for its power grid trajectory Resources - Ember's Global Electricity Review 2026 - Catalyst: 2026 trends: Gas turbines, Texas' load queue, and China electrifies - Catalyst: More 2026 trends: Solar costs, oil oversupply, and the startup slump - Catalyst: Scaling America's domestic solar supply chain - Open Circuit: Clean energy didn't collapse in 2025. It adapted - Open Circuit: State of the transition: Oil shocks, power prices, and grid bottlenecks - Latitude Media: The Iran war doesn't give China an energy advantage. The US did - Latitude Media: Putting numbers on China's cleantech influence abroad Credits: Hosted by Shayle Kann. Produced and edited by Max Savage Levenson. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is our executive editor. Tune into Critical Capital, a brand new podcast from Crux and Latitude Studios. Hosted by Crux CEO Alfred Johnson, Critical Capital explores the interlocking forces powering clean and critical infrastructure. Join us every other Tuesday for in-depth conversations at the intersection of energy, government, finance, and global markets. Listen here, or wherever you get podcasts. Catalyst is brought to you by FischTank PR, an award-winning climate and energy tech, renewables, and sustainability-focused PR firm dedicated to elevating the work of both early-stage and established companies. Learn more about their PR approach and how they can support your company's messaging by visiting fischtankpr.com. Catalyst is brought to you by EnergyHub. EnergyHub helps utilities build next-generation virtual power plants that unlock reliable flexibility at every level of the grid. See how EnergyHub helps unlock the power of flexibility at scale, and deliver more value through cross-DER dispatch with their leading Edge DERMS platform, by visiting energyhub.com.

John Maytham speaks to Retha Tait, former owner of Alma Café, about what she describes as a long and costly administrative oversight, and why she believes other small businesses may be affected. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How did the media get it so wrong with B.C.'s Conservative leadership race? Does Alberta separation really deserve this much attention? Does Canada's Online News Act accomplish anything? UFC on the White House lawn: is this real life? We get into it all with political and cultural commentator J.J. McCullough (4:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ CHECK HIM OUT ON YOUTUBE:  @JJMcCullough   J.J.'s SUBSTACK: https://jjmccullough.substack.com/ 44:00 | Nearly half of Canadians say they've used artificial intelligence for medical advice over the past year. David Valentin joins from Liaison Strategies with insights on what it all means. CHECK OUT THE SURVEY RESULTS: https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/ai-in-health-care-canadians-using-ai-but-draw-the-line-at-autonomous-diagnosis/ 1:00:00 | Claude Lemieux's death is spurring talk about men's mental health. Mara Grunau and Seth McVeity have an important message about the Buddy Up program. LEARN MORE: https://www.buddyup.ca/ COUNSELLING ALBERTA: https://www.counsellingalberta.com/ 1:22:30 | We shout out the 35,000+ who sat through pounding rain at Commonwealth Stadium for the Canada-Uzbekistan FIFA Friendly in this edition of Alberta Wins presented by Play Alberta. PLAY ALBERTA IS THE ONLY APP IN THE PROVINCE THAT PUTS ALL REVENUE DIRECTLY BACK INTO SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ALBERTANS RELY ON EVERY DAY. LEARN MORE: playalberta.ca/realtalk 1:26:10 | What're your thoughts on the UFC event happening on the White House lawn later this month? Jespo and Johnny debate the merits and dip into our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC presented by KUBY ENERGY on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ GET A $50 CASINO BONUS FROM PLAY ALBERTA: https://try.playalberta.ca/lp/realtalk/ MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. IF YOU GAMBLE, PLEASE USE YOUR GAMESENSE FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

This week, we dive into the Golden Age of Synthesizers, the period from the mid‑'70s to the mid‑'80s when synths became smaller, cheaper, and powerful enough to transform popular music forever. From early experimental machines that filled entire rooms, to the groundbreaking work of innovators like Bob Moog and Don Buchla, we trace how synthesizers moved from academic curiosity to pop‑culture force. Along the way, we hear key moments from artists who helped define the era: Wendy Carlos, Hot Butter, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, MGMT, and more. We explore how techno‑pop emerged alongside punk's DIY spirit. Our guides through this electronic frontier are Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), who were right at the center of the movement. They share insights into the gear, the sounds, and the creative mindset that shaped a generation of music, and still echoes through today's electronic and alternative scenes. From Autobahn to Electricity, from Mellotrons to MIDI, this is the story of how machines rewired music, and how the studio itself became an instrument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 3, include: Nebraska officials say new law will allow additional electrical generating capacity to be developed without placing added burdens on ratepayers, police departments are warning parents that illegally operated minibikes may be impounded and riders cited, ranchers are monitoring spread of flesh-eating screwworm fly near the Texas-Mexico border, some western Nebraska ranchers are criticizing changes to state brand inspection fees, Nebraska Public Service Commission approved disputed 220-mile R Project transmission line through Sandhills, Omaha Children's Museum marks major milestone, some Omaha residents joke about forcefield that protects their city from bad weather.

Former guest and electric energy expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler provides a deeper understanding of electricity and the reasons it has unprecedented importance in our lives now.About the GuestPeter Kelly-Detwiler has over 35 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. Currently, Mr. Kelly-Detwiler is a leading consultant, researcher, speaker, and trainer in the electric industry. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution and complexities of the electric power grid.  Mr. Kelly-Detwiler also offers numerous keynotes and trainings, with workshops addressing a wide range of topics related to energy, technology, and policy. His book on the transformation of electric power markets- “The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers Are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power” - was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021.Links referenced in episode -Canary Media: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/newsletter-sign-upUtility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/signup/ To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

It's 1990. A young staff economist walks into a director's office at the World Bank and says the number he's about to publish is "crazy". The director tells him not to worry about it. The number was the dollar-a-day poverty line. Lant Pritchett, now of LSE, was that economist. More than three decades later, he's still worrying about it. In this week's episode he argues that the dollar-a-day line warped how the world thinks about poverty, by setting the bar so low that we can count billions of deprived people as not poor.In a new paper, co-authored with Martina Viarengo (Graduate Institute, Geneva), their fix isn't to scrap the low line. It's to add a high one as well. They propose a global upper-bound poverty line of $21.50 a day, ten times the extreme-poverty standard, derived from four separate measures of material wellbeing.Above it, you're no longer poor by any reasonable global standard. Below it, you're poor in a sense worth measuring. By that standard, 99% of Pakistan is poor, and almost no one in Denmark is. Should that affect how we think about anti-poverty policy? The research behind this episode:Pritchett, Lant, and Martina Viarengo. Forthcoming. "Raising the Bar: An Inclusive Global Poverty Line." Journal of Development Economics. Available now as a working paper.To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, and Lant Pritchett. 2026. "What the $1-a-day global poverty line gets wrong." VoxDev Talks (podcast). Assign this as extra listening. The citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About the guestLant Pritchett is a development economist and Visiting Professor at the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics. He worked at the World Bank from 1988 to 2007 and taught at the Harvard Kennedy School for nearly two decades. His work spans economic growth, state capability, education systems, and labour mobility.The paper is co-authored with Martina Viarengo, Professor of International Economics at the Geneva Graduate Institute. Her research spans public policy, labour markets, comparative education, and international migration.Research cited in this episodeThe dollar-a-day poverty line. Created for the World Bank's 1990 World Development Report on poverty and based on the observation that national poverty lines in the poorest countries clustered at a low floor (Ravallion, Datt and van de Walle 1991). Updated for inflation, it now sits at P$2.15 a day in 2017 purchasing power parity. It was only ever meant to mark the lowest a global poverty line could plausibly be, not the line.The focus axiom. A standard property of poverty measures, originating with Amartya Sen (1976), under which changes in the income of anyone above the poverty line do not register in the measure. Pritchett's objection is that this assigns mathematically zero weight to the near-poor; a household just above the line counts the same as a Danish millionaire, namely zero. He calls it an economic bug that became a political feature, because it takes global redistribution off the table.Gresham's law applied to poverty. Pritchett's framing for how the simple headcount displaced richer, distribution-sensitive approaches; bad economics drove out better economics because it was easier to understand. He notes the World Bank of the 1970s was preoccupied with distribution, citing Hollis Chenery and Montek Ahluwalia's Redistribution with Growth (1974), so the idea that economists ignored distribution until poverty measurement arrived is a myth.The two criteria for an upper bound. The proposed line rests on two ideas drawn from the tension between the focus axiom and standard welfare economics. One, material wellbeing achievement; the line sits where a household reaches a standard of living a rich-country citizen would recognise as adequate. Two, near enough satiation; the line sits where the extra wellbeing from another dollar has fallen so low that treating further gains as zero does little violence to reality. At twenty-one and a half dollars the marginal utility of income is roughly three percent of its value at the dollar-a-day line; at the World Bank's current high line of P$6.85 it is still around thirty percent.Four measures of wellbeing. The number is triangulated across an iso-elastic utility function, food shares in consumption (Engel's Law), a household index of six basic conditions drawn from Demographic and Health Survey data, and a cross-national index of basics. The estimates cluster between twenty and forty dollars a day; twenty-one and a half was chosen because it is exactly ten times the dollar-a-day line, a focal point in the same way one dollar was.The six minimal conditions of prosperity. Electricity, improved sanitation, safe water, primary schooling completed by older children, no child dying under five, and no young child malnourished. The test Pritchett applies is whether it would be absurd to call a household prosperous while it lacks one of them.The rich of the poor and the poor of the rich. The tenth percentile in Denmark has higher consumption than the ninetieth percentile in Pakistan or Indonesia. This is why any global line that produces meaningful poverty in rich countries implies poverty rates near one hundred percent across most of the developing world; a point Dani Rodrik (2007) showed is widely misunderstood.The prosperity gap. A distribution-sensitive welfare measure adopted by the World Bank (Kraay et al. 2025) that weights the whole income distribution rather than counting everyone above a threshold as zero. Pritchett offers it, alongside poverty-gap and squared-poverty-gap measures at a higher line, as the practical route to acting on a global upper bound without reducing everything to a single headcount.More VoxDev Talks episodesRethinking evidence and refocusing on growth in development economics, Lant Pritchett on what the problem might be if we rely exclusively on rigorous evidence in development economics as a guide for policy.Rethinking how we measure extreme poverty, Charles Kenny asks: is it time for a new measure of extreme poverty?

If Alberta can talk about leaving Canada, can cities talk about leaving Alberta? That's the question Edmonton councillor Aaron Paquette is putting on the table with a motion exploring ways municipalities could gain more independence from the province amid growing uncertainty around Alberta's separatist movement. Paquette joins Vegreville councillor Taneen Rudyk and political scientist Dr. Duane Bratt in our feature interview (4:30) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com or leave a comment below 1:02:30 | Have you ever visited sacred Spirit Island in Jasper National Park? The Maligne Lake Cruise is a perfect way to make it happen. We feature one of Jespo's favourite Jasper experiences in this edition of #MyJasper Memories proudly presented by Tourism Jasper. MORE INFO: http://malignelake.com/ PLAN YOUR JASPER EXPERIENCE: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:08:00 | Is Real Talk part of the problem? Jespo and Johnny address increased tensions around Alberta separation, and see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:37:45 | Jespo blindsides Johnny with a bouquet from Real Talker Mallory after our June 2 conversation about Canadian Beef.  REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC presented by KUBY ENERGY on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ GET A $50 CASINO BONUS FROM PLAY ALBERTA: https://try.playalberta.ca/lp/realtalk/ MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. IF YOU GAMBLE, PLEASE USE YOUR GAMESENSE FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The podcast opens with updates on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a German state-owned energy company contracting for Canadian West Coast LNG, and the Pope's theological document warning about AI. Next, Peter and Jackie introduce this week's guest, Marc Spieler, Senior Managing Director for the Global Energy Industry at NVIDIA, joining from Houston, Texas, to discuss the latest developments at the intersection of AI and energy. Energy and AI are deeply interlinked. Energy companies are using AI to improve efficiency across oil and gas, renewables, and emerging sources such as next-generation fission and fusion. At the same time, AI's explosive growth is driving significant new electricity demand, requiring a build-out of both generation and grid infrastructure. Predicting future power demand from AI remains uncertain; it depends on the pace of adoption and whether GPUs, along with other delivery components of the digital infrastructure stack, will become more efficient over time. Marc highlights that data centres are becoming more flexible, with the ability to reduce consumption during periods of grid stress. This would allow new data centre capacity to be added without straining the grid, while also lowering costs for all power consumers by improving system utilization during off-peak periods. Content referenced in this podcast: NVIDIA Blog with examples of energy company AI applications: Efficiency at Scale: NVIDIA, Energy Leaders Accelerating Power‑Flexible AI Factories to Fortify the Grid (March 2026) NVIDIA's NeMo Framework was used for asset integrity and reliability at Petrobras (March 2025) NVIDIA's Earth-2 library of open models, libraries, and frameworks that democratize global access to professional-grade weather and climate AI NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI Factory reference design to maximize efficiency (March 2026) NVIDIA and Emerald AI, along with other energy companies, pioneer flexible AI factories (March 2026)  Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence (May 25, 2026) Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify

Canadian ranchers are warning Ottawa not to sacrifice domestic beef producers in ongoing trade talks with Mercosur, the South American bloc including Brazil and Argentina. At the same time, Canadian consumers are facing stubbornly high grocery prices, especially at the meat counter, raising major questions about imports, food security, trade policy, and Canada's economic relationship with the United States ahead of a crucial CUSMA review. Tyler Fulton, president of the Canadian Cattle Association, joins from Manitoba in our feature interview (14:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West to talk about the future of Canada's beef industry, rising costs, trade tensions, and why producers say this moment could shape the industry for years to come. But first...Johnny's just hours removed from serving as music director for the FIFA World Cup '26 Lead-Up Friendly between Canada and Uzbekistan at Commonwealth Stadium. The fellas chat (1:45) about the upcoming World Cup and the growth of Canadian soccer.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN, WITH A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITING WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ CANADIAN CATTLE ASSN: https://www.cattle.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com 45:30 | Is your family cutting back on eating meat for budget or other reasons? Will you eat lab-grown meat? Have you tried cricket flour? Do you drink milk on the regular? Real Talkers talk about the future of food in our Live Chat powered by Park Power.  AUG. 30/24 EPISODE on THE FUTURE OF FOOD: https://rtrj.info/083024FutureFood SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:25:10 | Jespo shares his thoughts on recent comments from Pierre Poilievre and Howard Anglin re: Alberta separation. What do you think?  1:38:30 | Real Talker Christine, a cancer survivor, has a beautiful message about an all-time Real Talk legend - Julie Rohr - in this edition of Positive Reflections presented by Solar by Kuby.  REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ GET A $50 CASINO BONUS FROM PLAY ALBERTA: https://try.playalberta.ca/lp/realtalk/ MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. IF YOU GAMBLE, PLEASE USE YOUR GAMESENSE FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

HALO trade: Why hard assets are the new gold for sustainable investorsQuestion:What is the HALO trade, and why are asset-heavy companies suddenly attracting investor attention in the age of AI and decarbonisation?Short answer:The HALO trade (Hard Assets, Low Obsolescence) is reshaping investment strategies. According to Dierdre Cooper, companies tied to physical infrastructure (like grids, pipelines, and industrial equipment) are seeing renewed growth as AI drives demand for electricity and hard assets. Unlike asset-light sectors threatened by automation, these companies are essential for electrification and climate solutions. Investors who focus on this theme may benefit from attractive valuations and strong growth, especially as decarbonisation and electrification accelerate globally.Why it matters:For sustainable investors, the HALO trade highlights a shift from tech and asset-light stocks to companies with tangible, enduring value. Understanding this trend means recognising the importance of infrastructure, energy storage, and electrification in a world increasingly powered by AI and climate technology. Missing this shift could mean missing out on the next wave of growth and resilience in global portfolios.Sources:• Michelle Baltazar, executive director of media, FS Sustainability• Dierdre Cooper, head of sustainable equity, Ninety One• Ninety One Global Environment strategy• Companies: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), Hongfa Technology, Shaman Electric Co., Limited, Infineon Technologies, TE Connectivity• Industry context: MSCI All Country World Index, decarbonisation trendsTimestamps:00:00 Asset-heavy companies and electrification00:29 HALO trade explained01:24 Ninety One's sustainable investing approach03:15 Global environment strategy vs traditional equity06:11 AI, asset-light vs asset-heavy sectors08:32 Data centres and electricity demand11:30 PE multiples and growth outlook13:13 Market cycles and investor sentiment14:28 Electricity as “all of the above” solution17:25 Exciting trends for the next decade19:52 Autonomous robots and electrification20:42 Risks and selectivity in thematic investing21:33 Wrap-up and final thoughtsWe record on Gadigal Land and we pay our respects to the traditional custodians of country and elders past and present.https://www.fssustainability.com.au/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This winter, are you feeling the cold? Many of us are using heaters and other appliances more often to stay comfortable at home, which also leads to higher electricity bills. - Ngayong winter, ramdam na ba ninyo ang lamig? Marami sa atin ang mas gumagamit ng heater at appliances para maging komportable sa bahay, kaya kasabay nito ang pagtaas ng electricity bill.

In this episode, Alan Orwick from Quai Network explains how they built their technology and the improvements it offers compared to Bitcoin. He also discusses the differences between Quai and Qi.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

Are you tired of the "fear porn" industry telling you that everything is collapsing without offering a single solution? In this powerful episode of the Awakening Podcast, we welcome back Peter Wilson, a leading voice in the sovereignty movement and organizer of the iconic "Checkmate the Matrix" event. Peter shares the incredible success of his recent three-day summit in Newcastle, where hundreds gathered to learn practical, actionable steps for reclaiming their health, finances, and energy. We dive deep into the systemic corruption behind gas and electricity prices in Ireland and the UK, exposing the roles of companies like Centrica, BlackRock, and Vanguard. Peter doesn't just point out the problems; he provides the blueprint for creating your own power, cleansing your own water, and moving toward decentralized financial platforms. If you're ready to stop waiting for a "knight in shining armor" and start becoming the hero of your own story, this episode is for you.     ⏱️Timestamps Timestamp Topic Description 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Peter Wilson 0:47 The "Checkmate the Matrix" Event: A three-day success in Newcastle 2:13 Why Newcastle? The iconic venue and safe community space 3:23 Moving Beyond "Fear Porn": Focusing on solutions, not moaning 4:12 Sovereignty in Practice: Food, health, and financial independence 5:01 The "Plastic Bag" Solution: Why dropping out of the system isn't the answer 6:12 The "Waiting to be Saved" Trap: Why you are your own rescuer 7:43 The Biscuit Factory: A unique venue for a unique movement 9:17 Audio-Visual Evolution: Improving the streaming experience for next year 11:04 The Corruption of Energy: Exposing the sale of Board Gáis to Centrica 12:54 BlackRock & Vanguard: The hidden hands behind global energy profits 14:35 The Irish Oil & Gas Scandal: How royalties were scrapped for "golden handshakes" 16:13 Comparing Ireland to Norway: A masterclass in national resource mismanagement 25:57 Wind Energy Innovation: The "Tin of Beans" silent turbine 27:11 Micro-Inverters & Solar Power: Plugging directly into your home grid 29:03 The Ed Miliband "Paperwork" Delay: Legal vs. safe energy solutions 30:14 Apartment Solar: How to collect energy from a balcony 36:31 Cleaning Solar Panels: Improving efficiency and potential business ideas 37:08 The Water Cooling Hack: How to make solar panels perform better in heat 41:48 Sovereign AI: Using technology to build independent income streams 54:39 Direct Democracy & Accountability: Learning from international models 56:51 "A Real Collusion": Using fiction to expose political truth 65:21 The Organ Donation Crisis: A call for systemic reform 87:04 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com, sponsorship, and the Sovereign AI Blueprint 88:02 Special Announcement: Your Sovereign AI Income Blueprint training            

Cliff May discusses the deepening crisis in Cuba, where extreme food and electricity shortages have led officials to describe it as a failing state. However, the regime has reportedly received hundreds of attack drones from Russia and Iran, posing a new offensive threat to U.S. interests in the Caribbean. (1)1950S

Part 6 of the ether series is where the rubber meets the road, or more accurately, where the light meets the wire. Jonathan Drake and Polymath revisit the Divided Line, the Golden Gnomon, and the water molecule before introducing two new concepts that reframe everything. First: the so-called speed of light is not a speed at all. It is the hysteresis rate of the ether, the rate at which the medium can compress, rarefy, and return to rest. Second, and more practically, electricity is not a stream of electrons bouncing around inside a wire. It is light with a boundary condition. Free range light becomes caged light the moment you give it a conductor to follow. Generators spin up little dielectric dynamos inside atoms. Radio towers release bounded light as radio waves. And when your wire gets too hot, it is because the dielectric stress exceeded the conductor's capacity and had to escape as heat, which is also just light. When you understand this, the word electricity starts to look very different.

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Simon Constable describes an idyllic spring in France before pivoting to alarming price increases for diesel, electricity, and natural gas. He warns that inflation is barreling through global economies as an "unleaded tax." (13/16)1900 HAILEY ID

The era of stagnant electricity demand in the US is over. Data centres, electrification, and reshoring of manufacturing are driving a surge in demand that is stronger that anything that anyone currently working in the industry has yet seen in their professional lifetimes. The question of which market and regulatory structures are needed to respond to this new and fast-changing world is now at the centre of the policy debate.Host Ed Crooks is joined by Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute, the trade body representing America's investor-owned utilities, which together serve more than 70 per cent of the US population. Drew argues that the current moment is exposing a fundamental divide in the US power system: vertically integrated, regulated utilities can plan generation, transmission, and distribution over 20-year horizons, while competitive markets like PJM are struggling to send the investment signals needed to get new power plants built.The conversation starts with one of the hottest topics in US politics: affordability and household electricity bills. There are some misconceptions about electricity bills that have gained traction with the American public. Drew points to EEI research showing that 34 states have kept increases in electricity rates below general consumer price inflation over the past five years. And he adds that the states where prices are rising fastest tend to be in deregulated markets, where capacity costs are climbing but no new generation is being built.Ed draws on the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's 2025 study of electricity bills and data centres (You can read that study here.). That study found that demand growth alone did not explain rising bills, and that the drivers vary significantly by region, from wildfire mitigation costs in California to capacity market dynamics in PJM and New England.They move on to another hot topic in the industry today: whether data centres and other large loads should go “off grid” and rely entirely on local on-site generation. Drew pushes back against the narrative that this model is now becoming widespread, arguing there is more talk than action. Building duplicative generation to create “five nines” reliability for a data centre is expensive, and can still be unreliable without grid backup. It also pulls investment and workforce away from the shared infrastructure that benefits all customers. Most data centres want grid access, even if some are pursuing hybrid approaches in the interim until their hook-ups to the network can be connected.The episode also covers FERC Chairman Laura Swett's emerging approach to market intervention, the prospects for bipartisan permitting reform in Congress, and the ratepayer protection plan brokered between the White House and the major hyperscalers. Drew closes with an optimistic long view: the current moment, though it needs careful management, could be an opportunity to transform the US grid for the better.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.