Podcasts about energy systems

Many people assume fatigue is caused by lack of motivation, poor sleep, or stress. But the real source of energy lies deeper—inside the mitochondria of our cells. In this episode, Dr. Kris explains how cellular energy production works and why mitochondrial health plays a critical role in metabolism, endurance, and overall vitality. She also connects these insights with Isaiah 40:29–31 and the biblical promise of renewed strength.

How Utilities Are Changing While Keeping The Lights On – Nicole Pearson & Brad Johnson of Bentley Systems   "The really great thing about electric utilities is that they maintain a singular focus almost regardless of what's going on around them. It's safety, reliability, resilience. So they'll adapt and flex…They're not going to take a risk that sacrifices safety, that sacrifices your light coming on….The difference now that I've noticed is their willingness to move forward with technology and change decades, long processes and workflows and legacy built systems……. because they see how they can still maintain and maintain more efficiently, safety, reliability, resiliency." Nicole Pearson on Electric Ladies Podcast   Utilities are being transformed even as they keep the lights on. They have to become more resilient to the effects of climate changes and be responsive to new energy sources and technologies and even invent new business models while also regulated – all without dropping a moment of power.  How? Listen to Nicole Pearson, Director of Marketing for Energy and Brad Johnson, Industry head of Energy Systems at Bentley Systems in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. It was recorded live at the Bentley Systems "Year in Infrastructure" 2025 conference. You'll hear about: ●        How utilities have evolved and are evolving without risking service, safety, reliability and under the regulatory microscope. ●        How Bentley Systems' software is reducing risk and increasing resilience of utilities. ●        How utilities are leveraging A.I. while monitoring for cyberattacks and hallucinations to keep systems, workers and consumers safe. ●        Utilities have to plan decades ahead, even 30+ years ahead, yet technologies evolve so fast. How can they plan that far ahead? ●        Plus, career advice, such as:   "The first one is own it. Own it. What is it? Your career. And when I say own it, I'm constantly, even today having meetings with people that I don't know, requesting mentorship, reaching out through LinkedIn, going to events. I try to stay very connected and not just people in my close industry or even work type …Every single person you meet is a connection and could have an impact on your life and vice versa….When you meet somebody, keep the conversation going. …So one day if they need something or you need something, you have a connection….My second piece of advice is… you should always have a list of things that you want to accomplish, that you want to put on your résumé. And regardless of what's going on around you in your job, focus on those things." Nicole Pearson on Electric Ladies Podcast     Read Joan's Forbes article on whether A.I. makes our infrastructure safer or not here, and her Joan's other Forbes articles here.   You'll also like: ·       Using Software & AI to Reduce CO2 & Increase Resilience – Lydia Walpole & Chris Bradshaw of Bentley Systems ·       Leveraging AI for Sustainability – Mandi McReynolds, VP of External Affairs & Chief Sustainability Office at Workiva ·       Artificial Intelligence and the Climate: Stephanie Hare, Ph.D, author of "Technology is Not Neutral" and BBC Broadcaster ·       How Design & Technology Are Redesigning Cities: Nikki Greenberg, Real Estate of the Future, live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 ·       88% of Companies Say Sustainability Increases Long-Term Value: Maura Hodge, Chief Sustainability Officer, KPMG ·       The Politics of Climate & Energy – with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, Co-Chair, Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.   Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

In this episode, Eric and Mike break down Cardio Programming & Energy System Development Defining Energy Systems and Significance of Each o Specificity – Classifications and Labels o Health vs Performance vs Body Composition o Tracking and Monitoring o The 4 Variables o The 4 Rules o Structural Cost, Quality Control and Timing Testing and Measures o VO2Max o Max Heart Rate o Heart Rate Recovery o MAS o Legs vs Lungs Low Intensity Programming o Zone 2 / MAF Method o Efficiency o Realistic Minimums o HICT Moderate Intensity Programming o The Deadly Middle o Tempo Lifting High Intensity Programming o The “Tabata” Myth o A+A, Glycolytic, Power Intervals, “V02 Max Training” — Get your FREE eBook and Webinar at www.foreverclientformula.com The Principles of Performance is proud to be recognized by FeedSpot as one of the Top 30 Fitness Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/fitness_podcasts/ We have also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Strength Coach Podcasts on the web by MillionPodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/strength-coach-podcasts/

Our lives are intertwined with energy. It comes in many forms and, while it can never be lost, it can be converted from one form to another to do useful work. The energy transition is the process of shifting energy production away from sources that release greenhouse gases and towards sources that emit little or none.In this episode, James and Daisy explore all things energy. What exactly is energy? What does a good energy system look like? And how do fossil fuels compare with green energy?SOME RECOMMENDATIONS: Ember (2025) – The annual slide deck from Kingsmill Bond and the Ember Futures team unpacks how electrotech is rewriting the economics and geopolitics of energy. Electrotech is around three times more efficient than fossil fuels. Around 80% of the world's population lives in fossil-fuel-importing countries, with more than 50 countries importing over half of their primary energy as fossil fuels. In contrast, 92% of countries have renewable energy potential more than ten times their current demand.Our World in Data – Data, visualizations, and writing relating to energy. This article explains primary, secondary, final and useful energy – the four stages of the energy chain – and why these distinctions matter.  BloombergNEF (2025) – Michael Liebreich makes the case for a pragmatic climate reset, showing what happens if clean energy outgrows energy demand by 3% per year for the next four decades. OTHER ADVOCATES AND RESOURCES:John Elkington (2025) – A blog on ‘How—And Where—To Channel Our Energy?'Cleaning Up (2025) – A visual showing how much energy Egypt can buy for $1m, comparing oil, LNG, solar, wind, and nuclear. RMI (2024) – Today's fossil energy system is incredibly inefficient: almost two-thirds of all primary energy is wasted during energy production, transportation, and use, before any useful work is done. That's over $4.6 trillion per year, nearly 5% of global GDP and 40% of total energy spending, effectively lost to fossil fuel inefficiency. Around 45% of total shipping demand is for transporting fossil fuels, with roughly $42 billion per year spent on fossil fuels to ship other fossil fuels.Xlinks – A 2,500-mile subsea cable to bring renewable energy from Morocco to the UK. Sulfurcell – A German company founded in 2001 to develop and produce thin film solar cells based on copper indium sulfide (CIS) technology. The company went into administration in 2012. NESO – ‘Energy 101' by the UK's National Energy System Operator. Our World in Data (2021) – Energy sources are often reported using different metrics. This article explains how primary energy is measured. A typical coal plant in the US has an efficiency of 33% – only one-third generates electricity, while the rest is lost as heat. Gas performs slightly better, at around 45% efficiency. In popular datasets, coal and gas are reported in primary energy terms (the fuel going into the power plant), while renewable electricity – such as solar and wind – is reported based on electricity output.Ember (2025) – China's wind generation was 992 TWh in 2024, accounting for 40% of global wind generation.Ember (2026) – India is electrifying faster and using fewer fossil fuels per capita than China did when it was at a similar stage of economic development.Ember (2025) – Solar and wind outpaced the growth in global electricity demand in the first half of 2025, resulting in a very small decline in both coal and gas compared to the same period last year.BBC (2025) – The price of silver hit a record high ahead of an expected US Federal Reserve interest rate cut, driven in part by strong demand from the technology sector.Thank you for listening! Please follow us on social media to join the conversation: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokYou can also now watch us on YouTube.Music: “Just Because Some Bad Wind Blows” by Nick Nuttall, Reptiphon Records. Available at https://nicknuttallmusic.bandcamp.com/album/just-because-some-bad-wind-blows-3Producer: Podshop StudiosHuge thanks to Siobhán Foster, a vital member of the team offering design advice, critical review and organisation that we depend upon.Stay tuned for more insightful discussions on navigating the transition away from fossil fuels to a sustainable future.

For this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi sits down with David Konisky, a professor at Indiana University Bloomington, to reflect on the release of Konisky's new book, “Power Lines: The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition,” which Konisky wrote with Sanya Carley. Unlike previous calls for innovation-forward research on the energy transition, Konisky proposes a people-centered approach that includes examining the uneven benefits and costs that get distributed among communities that host or otherwise are affected by clean energy development. Konisky underscores that a close-up look into communities at the front lines of the energy transition can provide a heightened awareness of the local impacts of energy infrastructure and potentially facilitate sound and equitable decisions in federal energy policymaking. References and recommendations: “Power Lines: The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition” by Sanya Carley and David Konisky; https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo254000286.html “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom” by David W. Blight; https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/david-w-blight “James” by Percival Everett; https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/22691 Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/

Did y'all know that our host, Carter McKenzie, is a certified fitness coach? I mean, he certified himself but that still counts, right? Welcome back to another episode of the Hunt Lift Eat podcast with ours hosts, Carter & Luke, who are fresh off of a rough season on Brokeback mountain. They are talking about fitness this week, specifically taking a deep dive into your energy systems. We are faced with three different energy systems and they all serve a different purpose depending on what type of workout we are doing. By understanding the type of energy systems we are targeting during our workout, we can better prepare and recover ourselves through nutrition, hydration, rest, and much more. 

Cybersecurity Today: Critical Fortinet Flaws, Windows 11 Issues, and Major Cloud Security Near Miss In today's episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers several pressing cybersecurity topics including the continued exploitation of Fortinet flaws despite recent patches, Windows 11 systems failing to boot after January updates, a thwarted cyber attack on Poland's energy sector by the Sandworm group, a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting the energy sector, and a critical AWS vulnerability that posed a significant risk to cloud security globally. Stay informed on these key issues and more. Cybersecurity Today would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/cst 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:48 Fortinet Flaws Still Actively Exploited 03:08 Windows 11 Update Issues 04:44 Cyber Attack on Poland's Energy Systems 06:18 Phishing Campaign Targeting Energy Sector 07:48 AWS CodeBuild Vulnerability 10:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Are we sleepwalking into a security crisis that makes ransomware look quaint?Nuclear security expert Audrey Crowe joins the show to talk about the convergence of grey zone warfare, critical infrastructure, and nuclear security. This isn't your parents' Cold War nuclear threat, this is about adversaries who've figured out they don't need missiles when they can manipulate our infrastructure through cyber operations, disinformation, and coercion that lives in the murky space below armed conflict.While our adversaries operate in the grey zone with zero institutional friction, democratic nations tie themselves in bureaucratic knots. We demand attribution, legal frameworks, and perfect evidence before we can even acknowledge a threat. It's like showing up to a knife fight with a permission slip.Audrey walks us through how Stuxnet changed everything, why the nuclear sector spans energy, transportation, healthcare, and government regulation, and why she's on a mission to get nuclear industry stakeholders share more information with one another.We also get into the elephant in the room: Big Tech's sudden hunger for nuclear power to feed AI data centers. When profit-driven actors start controlling nuclear infrastructure, will safety remain sacred? Or will we sacrifice long-term security for short-term computational power?

Chatting about the body's energy systems and ways you can use them to improve your pole training. Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

Last August, Dr Saul Griffith joined SwitchedOn Australia live on the Gold Coast to talk about his new book Plug In! which shows why households are central to driving Australia's clean energy transition. He explains how electrification can cut emissions fast, save money, and reshape the way we use energy at home and in our communities. Saul shares insights from his career advising governments, including his role in shaping the US Inflation Reduction Act, and his work with Rewiring America and Rewiring Australia. He speaks candidly about consumer power, culture wars, and the politics of accelerating change. And he makes the case for an ‘army of consumers' to demand a better deal from Australia's energy system.

Most people think of healing as something physical.. a supplement, a cleanse, a new protocol. But what if the body's deeper healing potential was activated not through chemistry, but frequency?   That's the paradigm Mike Broadwell invites us to explore. With a background that spans both high-tech systems and holistic health, Mike discovered that true vitality requires more than just fixing symptoms. It requires recharging the body's electrical and energetic system, and light may be the missing key.   In this episode, Mike introduces SolaraGem, a therapeutic light device that filters full-spectrum light through specific gemstones. These frequencies aren't just beautiful, they interact directly with the nervous system, cellular messaging, and energetic fields to release stored trauma and restore coherence in the body.   If you've ever felt like something deeper is missing from the standard wellness approach, or if you've plateaued on supplements, diets, and detox, this conversation will introduce you to a radically different, yet deeply intuitive, way of healing.   RESOURCES & LINKS: Explore SolaraGem → solaragem.com   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:   ZEOCHARGE Go to zeolitelabs.com and use code IDEAL10 to save 10% on this powerful, broad-spectrum zeolite binder for daily detox support.   ESSENTIAL ENERGY Visit essentialenergy.solutions and use code IDEAL10 to save 10% on their EMF tech, designed to balance and harmonize your body's natural electromagnetic circuit.   FLASKA BOTTLES Head to Flaska.eu and use code IDEAL10 to save 10% on Flaska structured water bottles. Eco-friendly, glass bottles designed to revitalise your drinking water.   Follow us on Instagram → @idealdayadam

This episode I speak with Tim Kettering.  Tim Kettenring is a human performance coach and rehab specialist with extensive experience at every level of sport, from developmental to professional, as well as the general population. Tim is the President and Director of Performance for Maverick Human Performance which provides coaching, consulting and education services to coaches, competitive athletes, and everyday athletes around the world.  Tim is widely recognized as a subject matter expert on energy system development for athletes.   On this episode we discuss: Tim's background? What Tim has learned from coaching Rugby Tim's biggest influences We talk energy system development - assessment and prescription Anaerobic vs aerobic vs hydrid subtypes  Aerobic vs alactic development Supplements to aid energy system development This was a great discussion with Tim and I hope you all enjoy it.   Show Notes: Website - maverickhumanperformance.com   Books mentioned: Ultimate MMA conditioning  Science of Sports Training   People and resources Mentioned: Andy Galpin Kevin Mulcahy Gareth Sandford Joel Jamieson Dave Tenney Boo Schexnayder Chidi Enyia Vern Gambetta Jorge Carvajal Eddie Lee Ian Gibbons Mark Bennett Robert Wright  Pavel Tsatsouline  Yuri Verkhoshanksy George Brooks] Stephen Sieler Charlie Francis  Tim Gabbett James Smith Jonas Dodoo Stu McMillan Dan Pfaff ALTIS Thomas Kurz Jeremy Frisch  Arthur Lydiard Percy Cerutty  AV Hill James Morton James Moran Iñigo San Millán Dan Baker Martin Gibala Mark Uyeyama  Denis Logan St. Mary's University Twickenham - MSc strength and conditioning Dan John Steve Magness Elliott Richardson  Rich Clarke Dan Howells  

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Stuart Thompson, President of ABB's Electrification Service Division, to explore the intersection of industrial sustainability, energy security, and cutting-edge technology.   As industries face growing energy demands and climate targets, Stuart explains how companies can modernize their infrastructure to drive efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and stay ahead of the energy curve.   Navigating the Industrial Sustainability Challenge   We start by addressing the urgent need for industries to rethink their energy and carbon strategies. Stuart highlights the significant role of construction and manufacturing in global energy-related emissions, stressing that many businesses are still behind on their 2030 sustainability targets.   We dive into the emerging shift from capital expenditure (CapEx) to operational expenditure (OpEx) models, such as predictive maintenance, to maximize value from existing assets.   Asset Modernization   Stuart explains how asset modernization—upgrading intelligent components like switchgear within existing infrastructure—can dramatically improve efficiency and reduce carbon without the need for costly, full-scale replacements.   He also shares examples, including Intel's semiconductor upgrades and Jadal Steel's success in Oman, demonstrating how targeted upgrades can meet sustainability goals while boosting productivity.   Smarter Energy Management with AI and AR   We explore how AI and augmented reality (AR) are transforming service delivery and operational intelligence. Stuart discusses how AI-powered predictive maintenance helps companies anticipate failures and optimize energy management, while AR facilitates remote assistance for faster issue resolution.   He also touches on how these technologies contribute to energy savings and carbon reduction by automating service reports and enabling real-time visibility into asset performance.   BESS as a Service: Solving the Energy Security Trilemma One of the key innovations Stuart highlights is ABB's Battery Energy Storage as a Service (BESSaaS), a solution designed to solve the "energy trilemma" of security, cost, and sustainability.   With on-site battery storage and AI-driven energy trading, businesses can bypass slow grid connections, ensure energy security, and even turn their energy storage into a profit center. This model is already making waves in industries ranging from data centers to manufacturing.   A Glimpse into the Future: ABB's Investment in Asset Management Tech   As we look to the future, Stuart reveals ABB's upcoming investment in asset management technology, set to be announced globally in early December 2025. This exciting move will have a significant impact on major customers like the London Underground and Saudi Electric Commission, further cementing ABB's role as a leader in energy innovation.   Don't miss this episode, where we discuss the latest trends in industrial sustainability, energy security, and technology's pivotal role in shaping a greener, more efficient future.   Useful Links Connect with Stuart on Linkedin Learn more about ABB Tech Talks Daily is sponsored by Denodo

Michael Sullivan joins the show to explore humanity's fragile relationship with nature, the consequences of technological overreach, and why attempts to “play God” often backfire. They discuss the illusion of control, the dangers of manipulating complex systems, and how modern civilization hides the true costs of interfering with natural order. Michael breaks down how incentives, power structures, and centralized decision-making distort our understanding of risk. They explore ecological imbalance, moral responsibility, and the sobering reality that human beings are not separate from the systems they manipulate — we are embedded within them. Michael Sullivan is Co-Founder and Director at Blockware Intelligence, focusing on energy systems, Bitcoin mining, and the long-term consequences of human intervention. // GUEST // X: https://x.com/SullyMichaelvan // SPONSORS // Heart and Soil Supplements (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://heartandsoil.co/ Blockware Solutions: https://mining.blockwaresolutions.com Onramp: https://onrampbitcoin.com/?grsf=breedlove Performance Lab Supplements: https://www.performancelab.com/breedlove The Farm at Okefenokee: https://okefarm.com/ Club Orange: https://www.cluborange.org/ Efani — Protect Yourself From SIM Swaps: https://www.efani.com/breedlove // PRODUCTS I ENDORSE // Protect your mobile phone from SIM swap attacks: https://www.efani.com/breedlove Lineage Provisions (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://lineageprovisions.com/?ref=breedlove Colorado Craft Beef (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://coloradocraftbeef.com/ Salt of the Earth Electrolytes: http://drinksote.com/breedlove Jawzrsize (code RobertBreedlove for 20% off): https://jawzrsize.com // UNLOCK THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD'S BEST NON-FICTION BOOKS // https://course.breedlove.io/ // SUBSCRIBE TO THE CLIPS CHANNEL // /@robertbreedloveclips2996 // TIMESTAMPS // 0:00 – WiM Episode Trailer 1:35 – Podcast Starts 9:12 – The Illusion of Human Control 18:48 – When Civilization Works Against Nature 25:06 – Heart and Soil Supplements 26:06 – Mine Bitcoin with Blockware Solutions 27:17 – Why Humans Overestimate Their Competence 36:33 – Energy Systems, Entropy & Fragility 46:30 – Onramp Bitcoin Custody 47:28 – Performance Lab Supplements 48:35 – Centralization, Complexity & Human Hubris 57:44 – What Happens When Systems Break 1:04:23 – The Farm at Okefenokee 1:05:29 – Natural Order vs Human Intervention 1:16:12 – Why Nature Always Wins 1:25:48 – Orange Club 1:26:53 – The Myth of “Being in Control” 1:38:10 – Humility, Wisdom & the Limits of Knowledge 1:50:02 – Efani: Protect Yourself From SIM Swaps 1:51:08 – Unlock the Wisdom of the Best Non-Fiction Books 1:52:11 – Outro // PODCAST // Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8… RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedlove Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Br… // SOCIAL // Breedlove X: https://x.com/Breedlove22 WiM? X: https://x.com/WhatisMoneyShow LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/breedlove22 Instagram: https://instagram.com/breedlove_22 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robert_breedlove Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com All My Work: https://linktr.ee/robertbreedlove #whatismoney #WiM #nature #complexity #philosophy #humility #systems

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Global Gridlock: Why Energy Systems Aren't Transitioning Fast Enough w/Ryan Driskell TateRyan Driskell Tate is a climate analyst from coal country who tracks the global energy system. Using data and historical insight, he helps audiences understand how the energy transition is really unfolding—and what it means for their communities and the planet.Links:https://www.ryandriskelltate.com/Tags:Climate Change,Coal,Energy,Energy DataEnergy Transition,Fossil Fuels,Renewable EnergyGlobal Gridlock: Why Energy Systems Aren't Transitioning Fast Enough w/Ryan Driskell Tate,Live Video Podcast Interview,Podcast,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

In this explosive episode, Darin sits down with Johnny Graham, the CEO of Pacific United Power and Pulse Proof, and the founder of the largest YouTube channel in the solar industry. Together they uncover the hidden vulnerabilities in America's power grid, the looming threats of EMPs and AI-driven energy demands, and how solar technology could be the key to both national security and personal sovereignty. Johnny's story — from door-to-door solar sales to building an empire redefining the energy landscape — is a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and self-reliance. This conversation dives deep into what it really means to own your power, both literally and metaphorically, in a world increasingly dependent on fragile systems. What You'll Learn 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife: why energy sovereignty matters for health, freedom, and the future 00:03:00 – Meet Johnny Graham: from door-to-door solar sales to CEO of Pacific United Power 00:06:00 – How a 2018 article sparked a mission to revolutionize solar and redefine independence 00:09:00 – The four forces driving the solar revolution — tech, finance, narrative, and policy 00:12:00 – How the U.S. grid became one of the most fragile infrastructures on Earth 00:15:00 – EMPs, solar flares, and the frightening vulnerability of our power systems 00:18:00 – The birth of Pulse Proof: creating solar systems immune to EMP damage 00:22:00 – Why true freedom begins with controlling your own source of power 00:26:00 – The unseen threat: AI data centers consuming entire cities' worth of energy 00:30:00 – How energy monopolies manipulate policy to keep you tied to the grid 00:35:00 – Johnny's EMP-proof switch that isolates your home from grid interference 00:40:00 – The utility war against solar: hidden fees, fines, and false "safety" regulations 00:45:00 – The corruption behind California's rolling blackouts and energy legislation 00:50:00 – Fires, failures, and the hidden cost of centralized energy systems 00:55:00 – The psychology of dependency — why we've forgotten how to generate our own power 01:00:00 – Microgrids, self-reliance, and how decentralized energy could save lives 01:05:00 – How Pulse Proof empowers veterans, preppers, and everyday homeowners 01:10:00 – The spiritual side of solar: reclaiming autonomy and harmony with nature 01:15:00 – Why sovereignty and responsibility are inseparable — the new paradigm of power 01:20:00 – Final reflections: the path forward for conscious citizens building resilient communities     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 35% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Find More from Johnny Graham Website: pacificunitedpower.com Instagram: @johnnykilow YouTube: Real Sales Dynamics EMP Protection: pulseproof.tech      Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences   Key Takeaway "Power isn't just electricity — it's sovereignty. When you control your energy, you control your destiny. The future isn't off-grid — it's self-reliant, conscious, and connected to purpose."

As world leaders, businesses and NGOs start their journeys to Brazil for the COP30 climate talks, more than 200,000 people attended ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, the world's biggest energy event. Energy Gang was there to bring you the highlights from the week's discussions. One of the key talking points was the theme of energy addition, rather than transition. In other words, the idea that new renewables and other low-carbon sources are adding to global energy supplies, rather than replacing fossil fuels. With forecasts showing an acceleration in power demand growth driven by AI, and the continuing need for increased energy supply to raise living standards in low and middle-income countries, calls for a rapid transition away from oil, gas and coal seem to many to be unrealistic. At ADIPEC, the conversation centred around the vision of new low-carbon supplies stacking on top of hydrocarbons, to reduce costs, increase access and cut emissions intensity. But there was confidence in the prospect of robust global demand for oil and gas, in particular, for decades to come. To debate that vision and assess what it means for the world, host Ed Crooks is joined by energy executives and analysts who have been part of the conversation. Dr Carole Nakhle is the founder and CEO of Crystol Energy, an independent advisory firm. She was first up to discuss whether decarbonisation targets are being pushed further into the future, and how they can be met if clean energy is complementing fossil fuels rather than replacing them. “Complementarity beats substitution,” Carole says. What does that mean for energy security, access and emissions? Next, Ed spoke with John Gilley, CEO of Kent, which designs and engineers assets for the energy industry, including both oil and gas and low-carbon technologies. John isn't worried about a slowdown in clean energy deployment. When energy is cheaper, it gets used, he says, and solar and wind keep winning on cost. He believes climate change is the greatest challenge of our times, and his purpose at Kent is to support ways to tackle it, while meeting the world's demand for energy. John and Ed talk it all through.Sascha Sissiou is sales director for the Middle East and Africa at Aerzen, a German manufacturer of equipment for oil and gas and other industries. Sascha argues that, far from the momentum towards decarbonisation slowing, it is actually speeding up, as reflected in demand from Aerzen's customers. Demand for flare-gas recovery and other emissions reduction technologies has grown, and Aerzen is rolling out new large compressors for the hydrogen industry. Sustainability standards now influence sourcing, logistics and manufacturing across industries from wastewater to petrochemicals. Next, Clay Seigle, senior fellow at the thinktank CSIS, talks about the implications of sustained oil demand for energy security. On climate, he highlights the importance of industry-led investments in methane controls and carbon capture. Looking ahead, permitting reform could emerge as the next big US energy story; Clay explains why. Finally, as the Energy Gang prepares to switch focus to COP30, Ed sat down with Bjorn Otto Sverdrup, who's the head of the secretariat for the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter. They bring together more than 50 leading oil and gas companies from around the world to work together to cut their emissions. Bjorn says the industry's top CEOs are staying the course on near-term decarbonisation goals with high impact - cutting methane and eliminating routine flaring by 2030 – because they make operational and reputational sense. There will be more to come on this issue at COP30. We will be bringing you all the big stories and exclusive commentary and analysis on COP30 from our energy expert friends, as well as some new voices. So don't forget to follow the show wherever you get your podcasts, to keep up with all our coverage of the climate talks over the next two weeks. This episode was recorded live at ADIPEC 2025, the world's largest energy event, held in Abu Dhabi from 3–6 November. With more than 205,000 attendees and 1,800 speakers, this year's theme - Energy Intelligence Impact - sparked vital conversations about the future of energy. Learn more about the event at adipec.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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South Australian wineries face a crucial choice between centralised and distributed solar systems. Industry experts reveal how maintenance costs, site-specific factors, and energy production goals determine the optimal solar architecture for wine operations seeking substantial cost reductions.For more information, visit https://www.p4bsolar.com.au P4B Solar City: Norwood Address: 108 Magill Road Website: https://www.p4bsolar.com.au/

“Infrastructure” is one of those words that can mean a lot of different things to different people. At George Mason, we're focused on infrastructure in terms of sustainability – how can we help innovate new systems for the world's infrastructure that will be resilient and flexible enough to support a changing world.   On this episode of Access to Excellence, President Gregory Washington is joined by two guests working at the intersection of innovation and sustainability to develop George Mason's capabilities as a living laboratory for students, faculty, and staff to find solutions to our grand challenges: Liling Huang, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing and the Dominion Energy Faculty Fellow in Power and Energy Systems, and Leah Nichols, executive director of the Institute for a Sustainable Earth (ISE) in the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact.    

This episode originally aired on November 15, 2021: This week, we're speaking with an outreach and science communication professional to learn about a variety of strategies and mediums for effectively communicating energy research beyond the academy, to a wider audience of policymakers, energy practitioners, communities and members of the public, and other academics. Dr. Valerie Miller is the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for the University of Alberta research group, Future Energy Systems. Valerie shares how energy communication is creating common ground between researchers and building connections between people and the energy systems we are a part of.This episode features an excerpt of the first book in Future Energy Systems children's book series, The Energy Adventures of Tommy and Remi, The Mystery of the Glowing Light, available at the Edmonton Public Library. The book was written by Valerie Miller with illustrations by Kaitlyn Pylypa. Dr. Zhongyi Quan was the Technical Advisor and the book was edited by Catherine Tays and Kenneth Tam.Check out the Future Energy Systems website for upcoming events and featured research, and keep up with the outreach initiatives on the Future Energy Systems Youtube Channel.Program Log. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this latest OIES podcast from the Electricity Programme, Anders Hove talks to Dimitra Apostolopoulou about her latest paper co-authored with Rahmat Poudineh titled “The complex challenge of coordination in liberalised and carbon-constrained energy systems”. The discussion highlights how the growing number of actors—from large transmission operators to prosumers with solar panels—and interdependencies between sectors […] The post OIES Podcast – The complex challenge of coordination in liberalised and carbon-constrained energy systems appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletterWhich regions are best positioned for the clean energy transition and what does it really cost to balance these variable power sources across a global energy system? The transition is not just about choosing the cheapest technology upfront. It's about understanding the system-wide costs of integrating renewables.As the world races to electrify, countries face starkly different starting points. Some have abundant solar resources; others rely on wind. But no matter the geography, the same challenge emerges: how do we balance intermittent renewables while keeping costs down for consumers? Every country will have to solve the balance challenge, but the path will look different depending on local resources.In this episode of Transmission, Elena Pravettoni and Phoebe O'Hara from SystemE&Piq join us to unpack one of the most pressing questions in energy today: how to design power systems that are clean, affordable, and reliable at scale.In this conversation, we cover:Sun belts vs wind hotspots: Which geographies are better placed for the clean energy transition, and why local resources matter.Why building renewables is only half the challenge, and how flexibility shapes the true system cost.The role of storage, interconnection and demand response - the tools that make variable renewables reliable and affordable at scale.Global lessons in power system design – what countries can learn from each other.The importance of looking beyond cheapest generation to understand long-term system costs.Mentioned in the episodePower Systems Transformation Report Demand side flexibility – unleashing untapped potential for clean powerAbout our guestsElena Pravettoni is Head of Analysis at the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC), where she leads research and insights to support policymakers and industry leaders in accelerating the global energy transition. Her work focuses on system-wide analysis to guide decision-making on clean power, decarbonisation pathways, and cost-effective solutions for net zero. Connect on LinkedInPhoebe O'Hara is Head of Clean Power at the ETC, where she leads work on power system transformation and is the lead author of the Commission's recent report on the future of global clean power. With a background in battery storage and energy innovation, Phoebe brings deep expertise on the technologies and policies that enable reliable, affordable renewable energy at scale. Connect on LinkedIn For more information on the Energy Transmissions Commision or Systemiq, check out their websites. https://www.systemiq.earth/https://www.energy-transitions.org/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletterWhich regions are best positioned for the clean energy transition and what does it really cost to balance these variable power sources across a global energy system? The transition is not just about choosing the cheapest technology upfront. It's about understanding the system-wide costs of integrating renewables.As the world races to electrify, countries face starkly different starting points. Some have abundant solar resources; others rely on wind. But no matter the geography, the same challenge emerges: how do we balance intermittent renewables while keeping costs down for consumers? Every country will have to solve the balance challenge, but the path will look different depending on local resources.In this episode of Transmission, Elena Pravettoni and Phoebe O'Hara from SystemE&Piq join us to unpack one of the most pressing questions in energy today: how to design power systems that are clean, affordable, and reliable at scale.In this conversation, we cover:Sun belts vs wind hotspots: Which geographies are better placed for the clean energy transition, and why local resources matter.Why building renewables is only half the challenge, and how flexibility shapes the true system cost.The role of storage, interconnection and demand response - the tools that make variable renewables reliable and affordable at scale.Global lessons in power system design – what countries can learn from each other.The importance of looking beyond cheapest generation to understand long-term system costs.Mentioned in the episodePower Systems Transformation Report Demand side flexibility – unleashing untapped potential for clean powerAbout our guestsElena Pravettoni is Head of Analysis at the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC), where she leads research and insights to support policymakers and industry leaders in accelerating the global energy transition. Her work focuses on system-wide analysis to guide decision-making on clean power, decarbonisation pathways, and cost-effective solutions for net zero. Connect on LinkedInPhoebe O'Hara is Power Lead at the ETC, where she leads work on power system transformation and is the lead author of the Commission's recent report on the future of global clean power. With a background in battery storage and energy innovation, Phoebe brings deep expertise on the technologies and policies that enable reliable, affordable renewable energy at scale. Connect on LinkedIn For more information on the Energy Transmissions Commision or Systemiq, check out their websites. https://www.systemiq.earth/https://www.energy-transitions.org/

In this episode, our guest is Yongping Zhai, former ADB energy leader and now Senior Advisor at Tencent, leading their carbon neutrality strategy. He shares his journey from early solar projects to driving green innovation in big tech—covering dramatic cost drops in renewables, the rise of AI in grid management, and why mindsets must shift for the energy transition to succeed. Yongping also discusses Tencent's role in supporting frontier technologies like direct air capture, long-duration storage, and carbon-to-product solutions, all aiming for net zero by 2030. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

Today, we break down Galaxy Defense, a sci-fi-themed tower defense/survival clone that's generating $100K/day in IAP with only around 135K DAU.

In this second part of the podcast, Michael Barnard pursues his conversation Paul Martin and Emiel van Druten with explores emerging insights into the Netherlands' energy transition, addressing core assumptions around efficiency, hydrogen usage, and electrification.Building efficiency upgrades yield disappointing returns, with gas consumption often rebounding within 2-4 years post-renovation, limiting achievable reductions to about 50%. The recommended solution is a clear shift toward electrification-first strategies, emphasizing cost-effective insulation to properly size heat pumps, a strategy supported by Heat Geeks' methodology and monitored at heatmonitor.org.Tata Steel's ambitious hydrogen-based direct reduction of iron (DRI) plans illustrate the industrial challenge. The strategy begins with natural gas DRI combined with carbon capture by 2025, transitioning fully to green hydrogen by 2040. However, declining global steel demand, driven by China's reduced infrastructure spending and a shift to scrap-based electric arc furnace production, calls into question the economic viability of domestic hydrogen-based steelmaking. A preferred interim solution involves biogenic methane with CCS, progressing eventually to importing green iron pellets for local processing.Contrary to broader industry forecasts, Dutch hydrogen demand may collapse by as much as 80% by 2050, drastically reducing electrolysis capacity requirements from over 30 GW to around 3 GW, reserved primarily for refineries and biorefineries. This scenario eliminates hydrogen from previously expected uses, such as ammonia production, transportation, steelmaking, and electricity backup generation.Methanol emerges surprisingly as a preferred shipping fuel, surpassing ammonia due to safety advantages and ease of biological sourcing. In aviation, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) derived from waste oils becomes the preferred fuel, driven by its simpler conversion process, though competition for limited feedstocks will favor aviation, pushing shipping toward methanol. Electrification projections for short-sea shipping and inland waterways see significant upward revisions, with long-haul shipping partially electrified due to soaring alternative fuel costs.Transportation electrification accelerates, with full truck electrification anticipated by 2035, eliminating earlier expectations for hydrogen trucks. Industry expert Johnny Ninehuis predicts no diesel trucks sold beyond that point, emphasizing battery technology overcoming heavy transport challenges.The chemical industry faces transformation, with methanol production pathways favoring gasification of waste plastics and biomass, particularly for chemical feedstocks and fuel applications. A smaller, cleaner petrochemical sector will remain viable, shifting to low-sulfur crude and significantly cutting hydrogen demand.System-wide rebalancing adjusts electricity demand growth forecasts downward from a previously projected fivefold increase to approximately 3.5 to 4 times current consumption. This adjustment significantly reduces offshore wind expansion targets, eliminating expensive distant and deep-water installations. Nuclear power is also excluded as non-economic, positioning the Netherlands as a future electricity exporter to neighboring markets, notably southern Germany. Direct air capture and synthetic fuel production are considered economically impractical within the Netherlands, and the fertilizer sector is projected to shift towards ammonia imports as local production becomes increasingly uneconomic. Highlighting broader electrification trends, Fortescue's recent $3 billion investment in electrified mining equipment illustrates a growing momentum towards electrification even in challenging, heavy industrial sectors.    

In this special episode of the REIT Report, part of an ongoing series, “Building Resilience,” covering issues facing the REIT industry as it remains focused on investing for the long term, Michael Reed, senior director of building transformation at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), joins Nareit's Jessica Long, senior vice president of environmental stewardship and sustainability. They discuss the organization's experience working with the commercial real estate community to advance energy efficiency, delivering benefits to the energy system more broadly, including reliability and resilience.Reed shares how NYSERDA has evolved in the 50 years since it was founded as the state's atomic energy agency in the 1970s. “The mission of having energy work for, and benefit, New Yorkers, making that energy as reliable and affordable as possible, has not wavered. The challenges as we look towards the future intersect with this conversation on resilience because our climate in New York and across the world is getting hotter. There's more moisture in the air, leading to extreme weather events, but also making the job of operating buildings harder.” 

We already have many solutions needed to decarbonise the grid, wind, solar, storage, and electrification solutions are proven and ready to go. But the real challenge now is speed: getting these technologies into the market, at scale, in a way that works for consumers, industry, and the grid.It's about optimising what we already have, removing bottlenecks, and aligning the policy, regulation, and market frameworks that will allow these solutions to flourish. From integrating heat pumps at pace to rethinking the incentives that drive investment, the next decade will be defined by how quickly we can turn ambition into delivery.In this episode of Transmission, Guy Newey, Chief Executive of Energy Systems Catapult, joins Ed to explore where the UK's focus should be, how to overcome the biggest barriers to scale, and why putting consumers at the heart of system design is critical to net zero success.key topics covered:Why innovation, not just new inventions, will determine net zero timelines.How to integrate more heat pumps into the energy system at pace.The role of consumer-centric design in decarbonising homes and transport.What market reforms mean for investment and innovation in GB. Where policy and industry alignment is critical to scaling proven tech.About our guestsGuy Newey is Chief Executive of Energy Systems Catapult, the UK's innovation centre dedicated to accelerating the transition to net zero. With a career spanning government policy, think tank leadership, and industry strategy, Guy has worked at the heart of the UK's clean energy transformation. He brings deep expertise in how markets, regulation, and innovation interact and how to turn proven technology into system-wide change. At Energy Systems Catapult, he leads efforts to design, test, and scale the solutions that will decarbonise heat, power, and transport while keeping consumers at the centre of the transition. For more information on what Energy Systems Catapult do - head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work. Sign up to the Modo Energy Weekly Dispatch for expert insights on energy storage, market shifts, and policy updates - delivered straight to your inbox every week.

We already have many solutions needed to decarbonise the grid, wind, solar, storage, and electrification solutions are proven and ready to go. But the real challenge now is speed: getting these technologies into the market, at scale, in a way that works for consumers, industry, and the grid.It's about optimising what we already have, removing bottlenecks, and aligning the policy, regulation, and market frameworks that will allow these solutions to flourish. From integrating heat pumps at pace to rethinking the incentives that drive investment, the next decade will be defined by how quickly we can turn ambition into delivery.In this episode of Transmission, Guy Newey, Chief Executive of Energy Systems Catapult, joins Ed to explore where the UK's focus should be, how to overcome the biggest barriers to scale, and why putting consumers at the heart of system design is critical to net zero success.key topics covered:Why innovation, not just new inventions, will determine net zero timelines.How to integrate more heat pumps into the energy system at pace.The role of consumer-centric design in decarbonising homes and transport.What market reforms mean for investment and innovation in GB. Where policy and industry alignment is critical to scaling proven tech.About our guestsGuy Newey is Chief Executive of Energy Systems Catapult, the UK's innovation centre dedicated to accelerating the transition to net zero. With a career spanning government policy, think tank leadership, and industry strategy, Guy has worked at the heart of the UK's clean energy transformation. He brings deep expertise in how markets, regulation, and innovation interact and how to turn proven technology into system-wide change. At Energy Systems Catapult, he leads efforts to design, test, and scale the solutions that will decarbonise heat, power, and transport while keeping consumers at the centre of the transition. For more information on what Energy Systems Catapult do - head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work. Sign up to the Modo Energy Weekly Dispatch for expert insights on energy storage, market shifts, and policy updates - delivered straight to your inbox every week.

Join Tom Britten of Travelers as he discusses the evolving risks, quality challenges, and technological advancements in battery energy storage systems on the Edge of Risk podcast. If you want even more education on energy risks, the 2025 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference is available on demand at IRMI.com.

Michael Barnard hosts Paul Martin and Emiel van Druten in an insightful podcast episode exploring the Netherlands' evolving energy transition scenarios, specifically focusing on strategic planning for 2030 and 2050. Emil van Druten, leading the scenario development at Tennet, collaborates closely with Dutch network operators, leveraging his engineering background to advance pragmatic electrification pathways.Central to the discussion is a recent workshop where Canadian experts provided critical economic validation of the proposed high-electrification strategies. This validation helps anchor ambitious scenarios in realistic economic contexts, highlighting where adjustments might enhance feasibility and efficacy. Complementing these strategic insights was a site visit to the Netherlands' largest operating land-based wind farm—200 MW of wind generation complemented by solar and upcoming battery storage. Detailed discussion covered turbine specifications, operational efficiencies, and the integration potential of such multi-technology sites.The historical context provided by Flevoland's infrastructure evolution underscores the Netherlands' capacity for resilience, particularly with regard to the Afsluitdijk closure dam and sophisticated pumping station operations. Strategically scheduling these pumping stations based on fluctuating energy prices has already achieved substantial operational cost savings, with significant further potential identified through increased automation.The conversation also highlighted acute challenges facing industrial sectors historically dependent on Groningen gas, as the scheduled closure of this major gas field threatens competitiveness. Transition urgency grows, prompting industrial sectors, including major refineries, to rethink energy sourcing strategies and economic positioning within European markets.Biomethane emerges as a notable strategic element, with significant domestic capacity aimed at enhancing industrial processes and providing backup power generation. The strategy prioritizes biomethane for industrial feedstock rather than residential use, capitalizing on its benefits for CO2 enrichment in greenhouse agriculture and nutrient cycling back to farmlands. Maintaining existing methane plants is crucial for ensuring generation reliability, particularly during renewable generation shortfalls anticipated in capacity planning for the early 2030s.Emil and Paul also explore the technological merits of aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES), particularly effective for seasonal heat storage and cooling applications in conjunction with greenhouse operations. Geological advantages and deep drilling expertise have made the Netherlands a leader in this technology, complementing the shift toward optimized heat pump solutions for residential heating. They advocate moving decisively toward all-electric heat pumps over hybrid systems, recommending regulatory adaptations to streamline adoption without imposing expensive building fabric upgrades.Finally, the episode outlines critical regulatory and operational actions needed: automating pumping stations for additional energy savings, revising regulations to facilitate practical heat pump adoption in residential sectors, and addressing persistent regulatory delays hindering district heating initiatives. The insights provided offer a comprehensive blueprint for navigating the complexities and opportunities of the Dutch energy transition.

In this episode Rose Chard joins us to describes her multilayered and multi textured approach to innovation and research. It's a conversation about Energy Systems Captapult's experiment in prescribing heating to keep people warm—that's pretty much it, but there was a lot to talk about.Notes from the showRose Chard on LinkedInThe Inclusive Smart Solutions project that Rose mentionsWarm Home Prescription® Insights and Impact Report (July 2024) by Energy Systems CatapultWarm Home Prescription recommended by 93% of health professionals in latest trial (September 2023) by Energy Systems CatapultOne of the papers Jeff mentioned: Occupant Interactions and Effectiveness of Natural Ventilation Strategies in Contemporary New Housing in Scotland, UKThe other one: Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Part F 2006 Homes (BD 2702) from 2010**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Steve Smith go over the complexities of energy system training for climbers, particularly focusing on how to effectively train with limited resources. They discuss the importance of understanding muscle contractions, the various energy systems involved in climbing, and practical training protocols that can be implemented off the wall. The conversation emphasizes the need for a personalized approach to training, including a needs analysis to determine the most effective training components for individual climbers. The episode concludes with key takeaways on how to optimize climbing fitness while minimizing the risk of injury. Steve Smith's Bio Steve Smith is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who is a board certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, and Strength & Conditioning. He has been climbing since 2006, and has a particular interest in specialized sport training and rehabilitation, using science and evidence-based practice to improve performance and return patients to their highest level of athletic abilities. Steve works in an academic Orthopedic and Sports Medicine setting and, in his free time, acts as a training and injury risk reduction consultant to local competitive and recreational climbers. He currently lives in Huntington, WV with his wife, son and daughter. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Energy System Training 04:30 Understanding Limited Resources in Training 10:17 Muscle Contractions and Their Importance 17:03 Energy Systems Overview 24:33 Components of Energy System Training 29:56 Practical Applications of Training 33:54 Understanding Climbing Intensity and Training 39:36 Exploring Strength Endurance and Pump Training 47:29 Assessing and Programming for Climbing Training 50:48 Needs Analysis in Climbing Training 01:03:34 Key Takeaways for Effective Climbing Training Links and Resources for This Episode:

Today we had a fantastic conversation with Daan Struyven, Co-Head of Global Commodities Research and Managing Director, Head of Oil Research, alongside his colleague Lina Thomas, Commodities Strategist, with Goldman Sachs. Daan joined Goldman in 2015 and previously co-led the Goldman Global Economics team as well as the firm's Canada Economics research effort. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT. Lina joined Goldman after earning her Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard, where she focused on safe-haven assets. We were thrilled to welcome these Ph.D. powerhouses for a deep dive into a topic we haven't yet explored on COBT – the gold markets and how they intersect with oil, gas, copper, interest rates, tariffs, geopolitics, central banks, structural market changes, and more. In our discussion, Lina provides a detailed overview of the historical inverse relationship between gold and interest rates, and highlights the unusual strength of the gold rally that began in 2022. She describes that the rally was triggered by the freezing of Russian central bank assets in February 2022, which prompted central banks, particularly those geopolitically aligned or close to Russia, to increase gold purchases to reduce reliance on politically vulnerable reserve assets. Lina explains that in addition to modest investor inflows, ongoing central bank demand has played a critical role in sustaining gold's price rise and discusses how geopolitical proximity is a key predictor of central bank gold buying. We explore Goldman's approach to estimating actual central bank purchases, which are underreported in official data, Russia's gathering of gold reserves ahead of its invasion of Ukraine, the effects of the war and subsequent sanctions, and how Russia rerouted its gold exports similar to its post-sanction oil trade. Daan outlines Goldman's copper market outlook, including their view on proposed copper tariffs, the anticipated supply deficit by 2026 due to limited investment in new projects, their copper price forecast, and the key short-term drivers influencing copper prices. We cover gold's unique role as a stock rather than a flow asset, with only about one percent of tradable gold coming from annual mine supply, why central banks favor gold over silver, Goldman's four structural investment themes (Dollar Diversification, Defense Spending, Disinvestment in Supply, and De-risking Energy Systems), the firm's crude oil outlook over the next year, and much more. We greatly appreciate Daan and Lina for sharing their time and perspectives. Mike Bradley opened the discussion by noting that “Trumpatility” has faded considerably, with the S&P 500 Volatility Index now trading near year-to-date lows. Ironically, this introduces some degree of risk as broader markets are now technically overbought. Moody's downgraded U.S. debt by one notch this past week but U.S. bonds and equities shrugged it off, mostly because U.S. bonds don't typically move on ratings changes, but more so on inflation and employment growth, while broader equities are driven mostly by forward earnings estimates. The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on the U.S. debt downgrade while Bitcoin and gold prices are trading near all-time highs, likely a reflection of growing U.S. debt levels. He wrapped up with a roundup of notable Energy & Electricity headlines, including: Blackstone Infrastructure's $11.5 billion acquisition of TXNM Energy; Strathcona Resource's $6 billion takeover offer for MEG Energy; Phillips 66's Proxy vote battle with Elliott (involving four board nominations); Trump's unexpected reversal of his recent shutdown of Equinor's Empire Wind 1 project off Long Island; and the recent decline in Permian oil rig count and the potential associated gas growth implications. Jeff Tillery also joined and peppered in his thoughts to the discussion. We hope you find today's discussion as insightful and interesting as we did. Our best to you all!

Behind the renewable energy revolution lies complex technical infrastructure that CTOs across industries can learn from. Barbara Wittenberg leads a 250-person tech team at 1KOMMA5° that manages real-time data from 40,000+ connected energy assets while coordinating post-merger integration across 80+ companies in 7 countries. This episode unveils the technical architecture powering virtual power plants, where millisecond-level responsiveness can prevent grid failures and optimize energy usage. Barbara's journey from electrical engineering to Oracle and Google, then back to energy tech, provides unique insights on combining domain expertise with cutting-edge technology. Technical leaders will appreciate: -

In this episode of Ageless Athlete, we dive into the metabolic engine room with Dr. Brianna Stubbs—world-class endurance athlete and leading researcher at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Brianna bridges the worlds of elite performance and cutting-edge science, specializing in how ketones, fasting, and metabolic flexibility can shape our ability to recover, sustain energy, and age well.This isn't about dieting fads or silver bullets—it's about understanding how your body fuels itself, and how those energy pathways evolve over time. Whether you're an endurance athlete or someone simply trying to stay strong into your 40s, 50s, and beyond, Brianna's insights will give you a fresh way to think about performance and longevity.

In this episode of Energy Vista, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with Nicola De Blasio, Senior Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, about the transformative potential of #blockchain #technology in #energy systems. They explore how blockchain can improve energy #trading, certify low-carbon commodities like #hydrogen, and enable #decentralized energy access. Nicola also discusses the challenges to adoption — from regulation to misconceptions — and why collaboration across industry, government, and innovators is key to unlocking blockchain's promise. Education is also critical for adoption of this new technology.Recorded on April 25, 2025.

Roman Arutyunov is the Co-founder and SVP of Products at Xage Security, a Series B startup focused on protecting critical infrastructure—including energy systems—from cyber threats. Xage is backed by investors like Chevron Technology Ventures, Aramco, Piva Capital, Valor Equity Partners, and Overture.Cybersecurity is a growing concern as our energy systems become more distributed, electrified, and digitally connected. We spoke with Roman about the vulnerabilities in today's infrastructure, the motivations behind cyberattacks, and how the rise of AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape.In this episode, we cover: [2:11] Introduction to Xage Security[3:12] Cybersecurity 101: Ransomware, nation-state threats, and attacker motivations[7:10] Operational tech (OT) vs. information tech (IT)[13:29] Xage's Zero Trust security approach[15:45] Customer segments and differing security challenges[20:47] Navigating regulations vs. fast deployment timelines[23:40] How AI is shaping both threats and defenses[28:00] When multifactor authentication becomes a vulnerability[31:59] Real-world cyberattacks on energy systems[34:10] Xage's funding history and growth trajectoryEpisode recorded on Feb 20, 2025 (Published on Mar 26, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

How is Great Britain developing a coordinated plan to evolve all of its energy networks toward complete decarbonization?

Kyle Bateman brings a wealth of experience and a passion for open-source solutions to public policy problems. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about technology, freedom, and the future of decentralized systems. #financialsystem #votingsystem #crypto ================ All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------------    About my Guest Kyle Bateman: Kyle Bateman is the founder of GotChoices.org, where innovation promotes freedom. He is the driving force behind MyCHIPs.org, a decentralized digital currency network, and VoteTorrent.org, an open-source voting platform. With a background in engineering, entrepreneurship, and finance, Kyle brings a wealth of experience and a passion for open-source solutions to public policy problems. What we Discussed:   00:00 Who is Kyle Bateman 01:30 His profession and why he started all 3 projects 05:45 Bitcoin Problems 11:00 Is it Possible to Step Away from the FIAT System 16:20 How do you put your Money into the System 31:20 how Banks Create Money 32:30 A Tally Stick, the ancient form of money 39:30 Compassionate Social Society System 43:30 How do we get the Project Started 48:00 Who they need to get this started 48:45 How is he funding this 50:05 What is Vote Torrent 1:01:00 How to Prevent Corruption with the Voting 1:07:20 The e-Residency Estonian System 1:08:40 The Current Status of Vote Torrent 1:10:10 Got Choices Projects including Energy Projects 1:13:05 The Recycling Lie 1:14:00 The Egg Shortage 1:15:20 The Energy Systems that are Quashed How to Contact Kyle Bateman :  https://gotchoices.org/ https://mychips.org/ https://votetorrent.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bateman-1247783/ https://www.youtube.com/@gotchoices ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠  ___________________

Kyle Bateman brings a wealth of experience and a passion for open-source solutions to public policy problems. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about technology, freedom, and the future of decentralized systems.#financialsystem #votingsystem #crypto================All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------   About my Guest Kyle Bateman:Kyle Bateman is the founder of GotChoices.org, where innovation promotes freedom. He is the driving force behind MyCHIPs.org, a decentralized digital currency network, and VoteTorrent.org, an open-source voting platform. With a background in engineering, entrepreneurship, and finance, Kyle brings a wealth of experience and a passion for open-source solutions to public policy problems. What we Discussed: 00:00 Who is Kyle Bateman01:30 His profession and why he started all 3 projects05:45 Bitcoin Problems11:00 Is it Possible to Step Away from the FIAT System16:20 How do you put your Money into the System31:20 how Banks Create Money32:30 A Tally Stick, the ancient form of money39:30 Compassionate Social Society System43:30 How do we get the Project Started48:00 Who they need to get this started48:45 How is he funding this50:05 What is Vote Torrent1:01:00 How to Prevent Corruption with the Voting1:07:20 The e-Residency Estonian System1:08:40 The Current Status of Vote Torrent1:10:10 Got Choices Projects including Energy Projects1:13:05 The Recycling Lie1:14:00 The Egg Shortage1:15:20 The Energy Systems that are QuashedHow to Contact Kyle Bateman : https://gotchoices.org/https://mychips.org/https://votetorrent.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-bateman-1247783/https://www.youtube.com/@gotchoices------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ ___________________

We are nearing then end of our hard to kill training series and today we are continuing with some conditioning. 

We have covered a lot of strength but now we are moving into conditioning in the hard to kill programming series. 

Can nuclear fusion become the ultimate renewable energy source? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about transporters, the smallest unit of time, expansion, and other ideas that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Day53, May Jo Williams, Tisha Bernal, Jeff Holcombe, Lorenzo & Elisabetta, C Hahn, Charles Maluf, Paul Levine, Crystal Barnes, and Peter Brush for supporting us this week.