Podcasts about geothermal

Boise is the capital of Idaho, and the Idaho Statehouse is the only one in the United States to use geothermal heat.  Geothermal heating is possible in Boise because of fault lines that expose its groundwater to hot rocks.  The underground water supply in Boise is heated to around 170 degrees Fahrenheit.  It is the […]

Greenhouse growers are frustrated with gas prices and availability, and hope geothermal heat can be a replacement. 

Geothermal seems to have found new favour under Donald Trump's presidency, but can it ever live up to its potential? Will the oil and gas industry reinvent itself before becoming obsolete? And how might geothermal energy change the global energy landscape?This week on Cleaning Up, Bryony Worthington talks to Jamie Beard, founder of Project InnerSpace, about why geothermal energy has never lived up to its hype, and whether it has the potential do so.  Currently generating less than 1% of global energy, Beard believes that geothermal could become a game-changing technology that can leverage existing drilling expertise from the oil and gas sector to provide 24/7 energy.Beard breaks down the technical and economic challenges facing geothermal energy, exploring its potential to provide stable, clean power and heat across different global regions. From the United States to India, she outlines how next-generation geothermal technologies could offer a more consistent renewable energy solution.This conversation was recorded live at Geothermal House, as part of San Francisco Climate week.Leadership Circle:Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP of Portugal, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live.Discover More:• The Sierra Leone Special: https://youtu.be/z-5QjSfy2SM• Project InnerSpace: https://projectinnerspace.org/• Brony's episode with Cindy Taff of Sage Geothermal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3I2fn9_atE• The Department of Energy's Next-Generation Geothermal Power Commercial Liftoff: https://liftoff.energy.gov/next-generation-geothermal-power/

What will it take to make next-generation geothermal energy economically competitive and commercially available all over the world?

Simon Todd is back with Michael Barnard for part 2/2, and this time he's drilling deeper—both literally and figuratively. In this second round, the Managing Director of Causeway Energies walks us through the hard tech and hard truths of geothermal energy, especially as it applies to the UK and Ireland. What emerges is a grounded, brutally realistic look at where geothermal works, where it doesn't, and how to separate serious solutions from science fiction. We kick off with the cross-pollination of oil and gas tech into geothermal—rotary PDC bits, custom drilling muds, and all the bruised geology that comes with punching into granite. The oil patch may be sunsetting, but its tools are still getting a second act. Todd highlights how firms like Fervo are making surgical improvements to geothermal drilling by leveraging fracking's dirty tricks for clean heat, aiming to stimulate natural fractures in hot granite. It's technically elegant, but there's a catch: the economics are still brutal. EGS systems might sound great on paper, but $150–$250 per megawatt-hour isn't going to win against wind or solar anytime soon. Todd doesn't sugarcoat it. The question isn't if Fervo's system works—it's whether it can keep working at nameplate for 25 years straight.He then turns to the UK and Ireland's own geothermal potential. Unlike the flashy volcanic zones of the western U.S. or Iceland, we're working with Hot Sedimentary Aquifers and radiogenic granites. The geology is less forgiving, but far from useless. Causeway's bet is on moderate-depth wells—500 to 1,500 meters—which fall into what Todd calls the "Goldilocks zone": hot enough to matter, shallow enough to stay affordable.And this is where Todd really breaks from the crowd. Forget chasing deep geothermal megaprojects with 5 km drill strings and power plant dreams. Causeway Energies has pivoted to something far more practical: industrial heat. About half of emissions are tied to heating, most of it well below 100°C. Modern high-temperature heat pumps—some hitting 150°C—make pairing geothermal with industrial facilities like breweries and hospitals an obvious win. The kicker? These systems offer round-trip efficiencies that embarrass hydrogen and electrify sectors gas can't reach.One technology worth highlighting here is the Standing Column Well—basically a turbocharged hybrid of open and closed-loop systems that's 3 to 5 times more thermally potent than your average ground loop. It thrives in fractured aquifers that aren't fit for drinking water, dodging some of the regulatory red tape. And with a century's worth of oil and gas borehole data lying around, Causeway has a treasure map to the best locations.Simon Todd isn't pitching geothermal as a silver bullet. He's carving out a niche: targeted, replicable, cost-effective solutions for decarbonizing industrial heat. It's not glamorous. It's not headline-grabbing. But it works. And in the climate transition, that might just be the most disruptive idea of all.Follow the podcast to hear more from the people actually building the energy future, not just imagining it      

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Happy Earth Day and welcome back to Sustainability Street, our podcast on the intersection of commercial real estate and the world we live in. For this episode, I'm taking listeners beneath the earth's surface to reveal the potential for geothermal energy in commercial real estate.Joining me for this episode is CPE Senior Associate Editor Anca Gagiuc, our lead climate and energy reporter. We discuss geothermal's advantages over other renewables and how forces, including the backing of President Trump, are aligning to increase geothermal investment and exploration." Geothermal energy is accessible, it's widespread and has always been there," Gagiuc said. "Somehow it feels like it's the energy industry's massive overlook."Here are some highlights of our conversation:President Trump's favorite renewable (1:31)Accessing geothermal (5:08)What's driving geothermal in CRE (8:52) Geothermal for data centers? (12;57)Geothermal in urban environments (15:18)Action plan for geothermal

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Dive into the world of geothermal with Brent Broussard and industry expert Jason Peart. From traditional systems to next-gen innovations, explore how geothermal could revolutionize our energy solutions.Time Stamps00:55 Episode & Guest Intro02:49 Understanding Geothermal Technology03:38 Next-Gen Geothermal Innovations10:24 Scaling and Economic Viability14:03 Regulatory and Market Considerations26:31 Challenges in Adapting Oil & Gas Wells for Geothermal28:15 Sage's Test Well and Casing Size Considerations35:15 Ownership and Regulatory Aspects of Geothermal Energy46:24 Future of Geothermal: Storage vs. Direct Power GenerationSnippets from the Episode“Some of these oil and gas companies are starting to invest in the geothermal space through new entrants like Sage, and others as well, because it's a clear parallel to the work they're doing.” -Jason Peart ”We know the heat is underground wherever you go. We know with modern drilling technologies, we can drill to most of these depths, and we know we can create our own reservoirs to access this heat.” -Jason PeartHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInHave Questions? Email usMore from Our GuestJason Peart on LinkedInSage Geosystems websiteMore from Our HostsConnect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

Zack Bogue is co‑founder and co‑managing partner at DCVC, a $4 billion deep‑tech venture firm spanning 13 funds. In late 2024, DCVC launched DCVC Climate, a dedicated vehicle backing technologies that slash emissions in heavy industry, hasten the energy transition, and bolster climate adaptation. In this episode, Zack unpacks how the firm's strategy evolved, how his journey—from Colorado outdoors‑kid to Harvard environmental‑science major to Silicon Valley deal‑maker—shaped his worldview, and what it takes to build a capital‑efficient deep‑tech portfolio that moves the climate needle.In this episode, we cover: [01:53] What DCVC is and Zack's role[02:41] Why DCVC focuses on deep tech[04:04] Zack's path from Harvard to VC[12:34] DCVC's playbook: applied AI, capital-light, climate-aligned[15:01] Launching a climate-only fund[20:06] Measuring impact beyond CO₂[25:55] Navigating policy shifts and returns[31:41] Bridging the Series B funding gap[32:56] Solving FOAK financing challenges[37:57] DCVC's bets: geothermal, micro-reactors, SAF, and moreEpisode recorded on March 28, 2025 (Published on April 17, 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

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) is joined by Tim Fist, Director of Emerging Technologies at the Institute for Progress, to discuss how energy constraints could bottleneck AI development. They explore how AI training clusters will soon require gigawatts of power—equivalent to multiple nuclear plants—with projections showing a single cluster needing 5 gigawatts by 2030. Tim explains why behind-the-meter generation and geothermal energy offer promising solutions while regulatory hurdles like NEPA and transmission permitting create "litigation doom loops" that threaten America's competitiveness. The conversation covers the global race for compute infrastructure, with China and the UAE making aggressive investments while the US struggles with permitting delays, highlighting how energy policy will determine which nations lead the AI revolution. –Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/the-ai-energy-bottleneck-with-tim-fist/–Sponsor:  VantaVanta automates security compliance and builds trust, helping companies streamline ISO, SOC 2, and AI framework certifications. Learn more at https://vanta.com/complex–Recommended in this episode:Compute in America https://ifp.org/compute-in-america/Tim Fist on Twitter https://x.com/fiiiiiist The Enchippening by Sarah Constantin https://sarahconstantin.substack.com/p/the-enchippening Solar economics with Casey Handmer https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GHegWgLSubYxvATmbWhQu?si=VKJYaSwaRJq_YcK8kJIdvQ AI & Power economics with Azeem Azhar https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KkvPiYpGvXCRukWxHP7Ch?si=RPEjrs67S9CFA0lLak6OVAFracking with Austin Vernon  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YDV1XyjUCM2RtuTcBGYH9?si=hSniC3N0QkqhF74ra-XAcA Economics of the grid with Travis Dauwalter https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JY8e84sEXmHFlc8IR2kRb?si=BsqMZGu6Qr-2F7-RSyyEhw–Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:40) Energy bottlenecks in AI development(02:56) Technical and policy solutions for energy needs(05:18) Challenges in transmission infrastructure(12:14) Behind the meter generation explained(17:50) Solar and storage: The future of energy(18:47) Sponsor: Vanta(20:05) Solar and storage: The future of energy (part 2)(29:07) Power purchase agreements and financing(33:17) Financing geothermal wells(33:53) The promise of geothermal energy(35:25) Challenges in geothermal adoption(36:59) Industrial applications of geothermal heat(45:01) Geothermal energy and national security(49:27) Global investments in AI and energy infrastructure(56:29) Policy and technical expertise in AI(01:00:54) The role of government in technological advancements(01:05:07) Wrap

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"The houses, offices and businesses that might one day populate what is today the Inner Loop highway could tap into a massive geothermal field rivaling the largest systems of its type in New York." That's according to reporting by WXXI's Gino Fanelli. Geothermal energy uses heat from the earth's crust as a source of heating and cooling; it's more climate-friendly than fossil fuels. Rochester City Council has approved funding to study the potential project. This hour, we talk through what the work would entail, the costs and benefits, and — if approved — what the project would mean for developing the area. Our guests: Gino Fanelli, investigations and City Hall reporter for WXXI News Mitch Gruber, member of Rochester City Council John M. Duchesneau, general manager of Rochester District Heating Cooperative Ryan Macauley, chief financial officer for Rochester District Heating Cooperative Bill Coe, vice president of EMCOR Services Betlem

In this eye-opening episode (part 1/2), Host Michael Barnard invites Simon Todd, Managing Director of Causeway Energies and a man whose geological expertise spans from the chalk beds of Northern Ireland to the drilling decks of BP. Simon joins the podcast to drag geothermal energy out of its misunderstood niche and into the spotlight it deserves.Simon, who spent 25 years at BP before pivoting hard into the future, lays out a vision for geothermal that's far more than volcanic spas and Icelandic outliers. He starts by grounding us (literally) in the Earth's temperature dynamics: from a molten 6,000°C core to the relatively tame gradients of continental crust. We learn that geothermal isn't just a matter of poking around tectonic hotspots. With modern drilling and clever thermal engineering, you can tap heat just about anywhere—even in the soggy, non-volcanic soils of the UK and Ireland.He gets into the mechanics too, explaining how ground source heat pumps use the shallow earth—those top 10–15 meters that swing with the seasons—to store and retrieve heat. He unpacks the performance metric du jour, the Coefficient of Performance (COP), and shows how deeper wells (500 to 700 meters) vastly outperform air-source systems. The returns? In some projects, a sub-3-year payback. That's not a climate virtue signal—that's a boardroom greenlight.But Simon doesn't stop at closed-loop systems. He dives into the real geothermal opportunity hiding beneath our feet: open-loop aquifer systems. These draw warm water from permeable rock formations—‘rock sponges,' as he puts it—offering faster heat transfer than passive conduction. And yet, while ATES systems thrive across the Netherlands and Belgium, they're barely used in the UK or Ireland. Why? Bureaucratic inertia, unfamiliarity, and maybe just a lack of storytelling.With directional drilling tech now able to reach aquifers from a single pad, and real-time data steering drill heads with pinpoint accuracy, Simon argues we have the tools and the data. What's missing is awareness—and maybe a bit of ambition.This episode is a geothermal masterclass from someone who's lived both the legacy fossil past and the clean energy future. If you're still thinking geothermal is just for hot springs and sci-fi, Simon Todd is here to prove otherwise—with numbers, with tech, and with real-world results.Follow the show for more episodes like this one, where energy myths get debunked, and the future gets explained.

With the power of geothermal Friðheimar is producing 700 tones of tomatoes each year, with is 40% of all the tomatoes consumed in Iceland. Knutur and Helena and their amazing staff are absolutely showing the way for the future of farming, not just in the way they farm but also in their leadership style. We visited them, got to go behind the scenes, and delved deep into how it works and what they want to achieve.

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less featuring John Engel and Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm's Mike Casey.This week's episode features Cat Clifford from Cipher News, who write about how geothermal has emerged as the only renewable energy source seen favorably by the Trump administration. This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Tom Weirich at EDP Renewables for hosting a terrific Transformers Summit. He's put on this summit for 3 years in a row. Congratulations, Tom! This Week in Cleantech — April 4, 2025US electricity prices are surging. These Louisiana companies want out – Floodlight NewsThe Trump administration could green-light deep-sea mining for the first time – The VergeDow drops 1,400 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs ignite a COVID-like shock – AP NewsPension Funds Push Forward on Climate Goals Despite Backlash – New York TimesGeothermal is the rare renewable energy winning favor in Trump's America – Cipher NewsNominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing  Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.comCheck out FactorThis.com — your new, one-stop shop for energy news, insights, and commentary. We've combined the reach and expertise of Renewable Energy World, POWERGRID International, and Hydro Review to serve you better. Sign up for our free newsletter today.

Heating and cooling as an industry is one of the main offenders when it comes to emissions and accounts for a large pull on the energy sector as well. So, how do you solve the problem of decreasing energy demand while increasing resiliency and sustainability? Geothermal. The Earth has a stable temperature of around 55-70 degrees F depending on depth everywhere in the world and it can be tapped to be utilized for heating and cooling, both residential and commercial. I sit down with Ammar Alali, the CEO of Strataphy to talk about the huge opportunity that sits in front of the geothermal industry and how he and his team are looking to capitalize.  Strataphy https://www.strataphy.com/Ammar Alali https://www.linkedin.com/in/ammar-alali/Ammar's Book RecommendationThe Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellCORE Knowledge https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermalNick Cestari https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Dan Yates co-founded Opower in 2007, based on the belief that consumers want to use less energy—and that their utilities could actually help them do it. He was right. Opower took off, and Oracle bought the customer engagement platform in 2016. A year later, Dan founded Dandelion Energy, a startup that uses geothermal energy for heating and cooling buildings. Electrifying buildings is a major tenant of decarbonizing the power sector, but air-source heat pumps can be expensive. Installation costs are even higher with geothermal heat pumps, but they offer energy efficiency advantages. Dan is a big fan. After investing in Dandelion and serving on its board, he became CEO in 2023.This week on With Great Power, Dan talks about the potential for residential geothermal heating and cooling, why it could be the clean energy that gains instead of loses federal support in the near term, and the role he thinks utilities can play in the technology's deployment.With Great Power is a co-production of GridX and Latitude Studios.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts. For more reporting on the companies featured in this podcast, subscribe to Latitude Media's newsletter.Credits: Hosted by Brad Langley. Produced by Erin Hardick and Mary Catherine O'Connor. Edited by Anne Bailey. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. Sean Marquand composed the original theme song and mixed the show. The Grid X production team includes Jenni Barber, Samantha McCabe, and Brad Langley.

Despite leading the world in AI innovation, there's no guarantee that America will rise to meet the challenge of AI infrastructure. Specifically, the key technological barrier for data center construction within the next 5 years is new power capacity. To discuss policy solutions, ChinaTalk interviewed Ben Della Rocca, who helped write the AI infrastructure executive order and formerly served as director for technology and national security on Biden's NSC, as well as Arnab Datta, director at IFP and managing director at Employ America, and Tim Fist, a director at IFP. Arnab and Tim just published a fantastic three-part series exploring the policy changes needed to ensure that AGI is invented in the USA and deployed through American data centers. In today's interview, we discuss… The need for new power generation driven by ballooning demand for compute, The impact of the January 2025 executive order on AI infrastructure, Which energy technologies can (and can't) power gigawatt-scale AI training facilities (and why Jordan is all-in on GEOTHERMAL), Challenges for financing moonshot green power ideas and the role of government action, The failure of the market to prioritize AI lab security, and what can be done to fend off threats from adversaries and non-state actors. Outtro music: Ghost Crew - 蝴蝶武士 (Butterfly Warriors) (Youtube link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite leading the world in AI innovation, there's no guarantee that America will rise to meet the challenge of AI infrastructure. Specifically, the key technological barrier for data center construction within the next 5 years is new power capacity. To discuss policy solutions, ChinaTalk interviewed Ben Della Rocca, who helped write the AI infrastructure executive order and formerly served as director for technology and national security on Biden's NSC, as well as Arnab Datta, director at IFP and managing director at Employ America, and Tim Fist, a director at IFP. Arnab and Tim just published a fantastic three-part series exploring the policy changes needed to ensure that AGI is invented in the USA and deployed through American data centers. In today's interview, we discuss… The need for new power generation driven by ballooning demand for compute, The impact of the January 2025 executive order on AI infrastructure, Which energy technologies can (and can't) power gigawatt-scale AI training facilities (and why Jordan is all-in on GEOTHERMAL), Challenges for financing moonshot green power ideas and the role of government action, The failure of the market to prioritize AI lab security, and what can be done to fend off threats from adversaries and non-state actors. Outtro music: Ghost Crew - 蝴蝶武士 (Butterfly Warriors) (Youtube link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geothermal energy startup Quaise is aiming to tap energy sources deep underground. WSJ reporter Benoît Morenne explains how its futuristic tech beams electromagnetic energy at the speed of light to dig around 12 miles under the Earth's surface. Then, professionals in science and technology are advising their children on how to future-proof their careers. WSJ columnist Callum Borchers says the latest parental guidance is to choose the arts over STEM. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts. Check out our Future of Everything podcast episode on geothermal: Going Electric? Why Future Power Could Come From Hot Rocks  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Azeem Azhar, writer of the Exponential View newsletter, to discuss the massive data center buildout powering AI and its implications for our energy infrastructure. The conversation covers the physical limitations of modern datacenters, the challenges of electricity generation, the societal ripples from historical largescale infrastructure investments like railways and telecommunications, and the future of energy including solar, nuclear and geothermal power. Through their discussion, Patrick and Azeem explain why our mental models for both computing and energy systems need to be updated.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/ai-llm-data-center-power-economics/–Sponsors:  Safebase | CheckReady to save time and close deals faster? Inbound security reviews shouldn't slow down your team or your sales cycle. Leading companies use SafeBase to eliminate up to 98% of inbound security questionnaires, automate workflows, and accelerate pipeline. Go to safebase.io/podcast Check is the leading payroll infrastructure provider and pioneer of embedded payroll. Check makes it easy for any SaaS platform to build a payroll business, and already powers 60+ popular platforms. Head to checkhq.com/complex and tell them patio11 sent you.–Recommended in this episode:Azeem's newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Azeem Azhar's guest essay: The 19th-Century Technology That Threatens A.I. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/opinion/ai-electricity-power-plants.htmlElectric Twin: https://www.electrictwin.com/ Video of Elon Musk's Colossus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw696JVSxJQ Complex Systems with Travis Dauwalter on the electrical grid: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JY8e84sEXmHFlc8IR2kRb?si=35ymIC0UQ5SKdV8rrBcgIw Complex Systems with Austin Vernon on fracking: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YDV1XyjUCM2RtuTcBGYH9?si=YshjUXPEQBiScNxrNaI-Gw Complex Systems with Casey Handmer on direct capture of CO2 to turn into hydrocarbon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GHegWgLSubYxvATmbWhQu?si=xNYBjn0ZTX2IT_pAZ5Ozsg –Twitter:@azeem@patio11–Timestamps:(00:00) Intro (00:27) The power economics of data centers(01:12) Historical infrastructure rollouts(04:58) The telecoms bubble (06:22) Unprecedented enterprise spend on AI capabilities(11:12) Let's have your LLM talk to my LLM(16:44) Is there a saturation point?(19:25) Sponsors: Safebase | Check(21:55) What's in a data center?(24:52) The challenges of data centers(29:40) Geographical considerations for data centers(36:53) Energy consumption and future needs(40:48) Challenges in building transmission lines(41:35) The solar power learning curve(43:51) Small modular nuclear reactors(51:26) Geothermal energy and fracking(01:01:34) The future of AI and energy systems(01:12:57) Wrap

Innovation is at the heart of the energy industry and with geothermal it is no different. Sigurdur Markusson has been involved in a variety of projects that have dealt with harvesting geothermal energy and using it to sustainably produce food and now takes over the role of managing director at GEORG. It is time for collaboration, innovation, and awareness to accelerate for the geothermal industry. GEORGhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/georg-geothermal-research-cluster/about/Sigurdur Markussonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sigurdur-h-markusson-8b979729/CORE Knowledgehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermalNick Cestari https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

Geothermal energy has been utilized by humans for millennia. While the first-ever use may be a mystery, we do know the Romans tapped into it in the first century for hot baths at Aquae Sulis (modern-day Bath, England). Since then, many other people and cultures have found ways to use the Earth's underground heat to their benefit. Geothermal resources were used for district heating in France as far back as 1332. In 1904, Larderello, Italy, was home to the world's first experiment in geothermal electricity generation, when five lightbulbs were lit. By 1913, the first commercial geothermal power plant was built there, which expanded to power the local railway system and nearby villages. However, one perhaps lesser-known geothermal concept revolves around energy storage. “It's very much like pumped-storage hydropower, where you pump a lake up a mountain, but instead of going up a mountain, we're putting that lake deep in the earth,” Cindy Taff, CEO of Sage Geosystems, explained as a guest on The POWER Podcast. Sage Geosystems' technology utilizes knowledge gleaned from the oil and gas industry, where Taff spent more than 35 years as a Shell employee. “What we do is we drill a well. We're targeting a very low-permeability formation, which is the opposite of what oil and gas is looking for, and quite frankly, it's the opposite of what most geothermal technologies are looking for. That low permeability then allows you to place a fracture in that formation, and then operate that fracture like a balloon or like your lungs,” Taff explained. “When the demand is low, we use electricity to power an electric pump. We pump water into the fracture. We balloon that fracture open and store the water under pressure until a time of day that power demand peaks. Then, you open a valve at surface. That fracture is naturally going to close. It drives the water to surface. You put it through a Pelton turbine, which looks like a kid's pinwheel. You spin the turbine, which spins the generator, and you generate electricity.” Unlike more traditional geothermal power generation systems that use hot water or steam extracted from underground geothermal reservoirs, Sage's design uses what's known as hot dry rock technology. To reach hot dry rock, drillers may have to go deeper to find desired formations, but these formations are much more common and less difficult to identify, which greatly reduces exploration risks. Taff said traditional geothermal energy developers face difficulties because they need to find three things underground: heat, water, and high-permeability formations. “The challenge is the exploration risk, or in other words, finding the resource where you've got the heat, the large body of water deep in the earth, as well as the permeability,” she said. “In hot dry rock geothermal, which is what we're targeting, you're looking only for that heat. We want a low-permeability formation, but again, that's very prevalent.” Sage is now in the process of commissioning its first commercial energy storage project in Texas. “We're testing the piping, and we're function testing the generator and the Pelton turbine, so we'll be operating that facility here in the next few weeks,” Taff said. Meanwhile, the company has also signed an agreement with the California Resources Corporation to establish a collaborative framework for pursuing commercial projects and joint funding opportunities related to subsurface energy storage and geothermal power generation in California. It also has ongoing district heating projects in Lithuania and Romania, and Taff said the U.S. Department of Defense has shown a lot of interest in the company's geothermal technology. Additionally, Meta signed a contract for a 150-MW geothermal power generation system to supply one of its data centers.

In this episode, recorded at a live event in Houston, I catch up with Tim Latimer, the CEO of Fervo Energy. Since the last time I interviewed him, almost two years ago, the company has proven out its technology, reduced its costs, started construction on a large-scale commercial power plant in Utah, and signed contracts for many more. We discuss enhanced geothermal's benefits, its momentum, and its bipartisan support. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague explores the cutting-edge developments in geothermal technology with Joselyn Lai, co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Energy. Lai discusses how her company is revolutionizing the geothermal heating and cooling industry by dramatically reducing installation costs and time through innovative drilling technology.The conversation delves into how Bedrock Energy's proprietary sensor package and two-way communication system allows for faster, more efficient drilling – up to 8 times faster in difficult conditions. This technological advancement has helped reduce geothermal system payback periods from 15-20 years to just 5-7 years, making clean heating and cooling more accessible to building owners.Lai provides valuable insights into geothermal systems' economic and environmental benefits, including potential energy savings of $100,000 annually for million-dollar installations, reduced maintenance costs, and significant carbon emission reductions. The discussion also covers how geothermal systems can help address grid constraints and rising energy demands, particularly in regions with extreme heating and cooling needs.Whether you're a real estate developer, building owner, or simply interested in sustainable building technologies, this episode offers crucial information about the future of clean heating and cooling solutions. Listen now to learn how geothermal technology is becoming an increasingly viable option for building decarbonization.Social Media HandlesJoselyn LaiBedrock Power Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

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A new program in Framingham, Massachusetts is leading the transition from gas to geothermal heating and cooling.

The Trump administration has pivoted to fossil fuels. But one form of renewable energy has still gained support in Washington: Geothermal energy, which uses the warmth of the earth to heat and cool buildings.Minnesota has already tapped into geothermal power in Rochester where the city's headquarters will soon be provided a future with carbon-free heating and cooling. By digging deep into the ground, geothermal power provides energy 24/7.Geothermal has found support in Washington, “because the technology can be installed by people who've worked in the natural gas industry,” energy journalist Frank Jossi told MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner.“It's a natural fit for people with those skills, [and] it sort of fits with the thinking of the Trump administration in terms of keeping jobs in the natural gas industry and also leveraging new technologies that are being developed in that area.”

The Earth's heat produced from radioactive decay in the core has many benefits once recovered and brought to the surface. Most focus is placed on its ability to provide baseload power, which is important, but arguably the most widespread use case being heating and cooling gets overlooked. Geothermal is ubiquitous throughout the planet, however, it does vary by location the feasibility of extracting the resource, but harvesting low temperature resources can be done most anywhere. Once harvested, the use cases are seemingly endless, heat and cool your home, office building, school, grow vegetables, process dairy, aquaculture, and so much more. I had the chance to sit down with Celia Wells who is the Strategic Developments Manager at GeoExchange NZ and talk about their goals, the size of the prize and what challenges lie ahead.  GeoExchange NZhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/geoexchange-new-zealand/posts/?feedView=allCelia Wellshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/celia-wells-74402291/Celia's Book Recommendation Range by David Epstein CORE Knowledgehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermalNick Cestari https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

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In this episode, listeners get a chance to revisit an episode from last year with Tim Latimer. 2024 was an incredible year for Tim and his company Fervo Energy, which raised a cumulative $600M in multiple rounds of investment, financing, and federal support. Fervo wrapped up the year announcing $255 million dollars of fresh funding to continue its growth in the new year. When Tim joined the show, it was right in the middle of this successful year, and he shared on the show how Fervo's momentum is leading to 100x growth with its latest geothermal project, Project Cape, which is fully permitted up to 2 gigawatts and will begin generating electricity in 2026. Original episode aired in May 2024. Link to read about Fervo's latest raise: https://houston.innovationmap.com/fervo-energy-capricorn-geothermal-raise-2670498267.html

Send us a textUnlock the secrets of successful rebranding and family business dynamics with our esteemed guest, Rory Krueger. Rory shares his transformative journey of steering a Missouri-based family-owned business from being a mechanical contractor to a company that resonates deeply with homeowners, embracing the charm of old-fashioned values. Discover how Krueger's strategic brand refresh, with elements like wood grain siding on their trucks, plays a pivotal role in reflecting their core values and enhancing community visibility. This episode promises to impart valuable lessons on creating a compelling brand story that not only captures the essence of your business but also forges lasting emotional connections with your customers.Venture with us into the world of branding and operations investment, where we explore the powerful impact of consistent brand presentation and strategic marketing. Learn why branding is more than just aesthetics—it's the enduring face of your company. Additionally, we delve into the intricate workings of family-run businesses, sharing personal anecdotes and strategies for maintaining harmonious relationships while building wealth together. From defining clear roles to fostering mutual respect, gain actionable insights into navigating the unique dynamics of family business success. Whether you're aiming for a brand refresh or seeking robust business strategies, this episode is rich with insights to help fortify your business foundation.If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!

This is CC Pod - the Climate Capital Podcast. You are receiving this because you have subscribed to our Substack. If you'd like to manage your Climate Capital Substack subscription, click here. Disclaimer: For full disclosure, Bedrock Energy is a portfolio company at Climate Capital. Our guest host, Dimitry, is the co-founder and CEO of one of our portcos, Enduring Planet.CC Pod is not investment advice and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any investment decision.Don't miss an episode from Climate Capital!On this week's CC Pod, host Dimitry Gershenson chats with Joselyn Lai, co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Energy. Bedrock is revolutionizing heating and cooling with autonomous drilling tech and advanced subsurface simulations, making geothermal energy accessible and cost-effective for buildings everywhere.Buildings are a major contributor to carbon emissions and a significant strain on the power grid. As cities grow and the demand for energy increases, the need for efficient, sustainable heating and cooling solutions becomes more pressing. Joselyn highlights the dual challenge of electrifying buildings to reduce scope one emissions while simultaneously managing the stress this places on the electrical grid. This is where geothermal energy comes into play.Geothermal heating and cooling systems represent a potential "holy grail" in HVAC technology. Unlike traditional systems, geothermal solutions leverage the earth's natural thermal energy, providing an all-electric, energy-efficient alternative. However, the scalability of geothermal systems has historically been hampered by high costs, extensive space requirements, and lengthy construction timelines. Bedrock Energy aims to address these challenges by innovating the construction of geothermal heat exchangers, making them more accessible and cost-effective.Bedrock Energy is focused on automating the drilling process for geothermal systems, which can significantly reduce the time and expense associated with installation. By developing advanced subsurface analytics tools and automated drilling machines, Bedrock is not only making geothermal systems easier to deploy but also enhancing their reliability and efficiency. This technological innovation is crucial for unlocking geothermal HVAC as a scalable, investment-grade clean energy asset class, particularly in urban environments.The implications of Bedrock's work extend beyond just cost savings. By making geothermal systems more widely adoptable, Bedrock is contributing to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. This transition not only benefits the environment but also creates high-quality domestic jobs in the energy sector, supporting a just transition to a sustainable economy.Joselyn shares insights into her journey as a founder, emphasizing the importance of resilience and teamwork in the face of challenges. Building a startup in the hard tech space requires a diverse skill set and the ability to navigate resource constraints. Joselyn highlights the value of hiring individuals who are not only technically skilled but also share a commitment to the mission of decarbonization.As Bedrock Energy continues to grow, they are actively seeking talent to join their mission. If you're interested in contributing to the future of sustainable energy, consider applying for roles in software engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering at Bedrock.To learn more about Bedrock Energy, visit https://www.bedrockenergy.com/. Get full access to Climate Capital at climatecap.substack.com/subscribe

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague explores an innovative approach to geothermal energy with Johanna Ostrom. Johanna is the COO of Gradient Geothermal, where she leads efforts to transform the energy sector by harnessing geothermal resources to reduce emissions from oil and gas wells. With a strong background in engineering and a proven track record in the oil and gas sector, Johanna and the team at Gradient Geothermal is pioneering innovative approaches to energy co-production and oilfield transitions. She is also deeply committed to workforce development, diversity, and sustainability, serving on several committees, including Geothermal Rising's Policy and DEI Committees. A mother of three, Johanna is passionate about creating a net-zero future and ensuring the next generation inherits a resilient, cleaner energy system.Today's conversation delves into the remarkable potential of repurposing approximately 500,000 wells across the United States for geothermal energy production. Ostrom explains their pioneering HXC sled technology, which uses organic Rankine cycle systems to capture waste heat from active and inactive wells, converting it into usable electricity and thermal energy for nearby communities.This episode offers unique insights into the intersection of traditional energy infrastructure and renewable solutions, demonstrating how existing oil and gas wells can play a crucial role in our clean energy future. Whether you're interested in renewable energy innovations, the future of geothermal power, or the transformation of traditional energy infrastructure, this conversation provides valuable perspectives on practical solutions for the energy transition.Social Media HandlesJohanna OstrumGradient Geothermal Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Start the new year with a dive into the world of biosolids—a potentially transformative way to turn sewage that traditionally is seen as waste into a valuable material for sustainable agriculture. With the appropriate precautions, humans can turn our ickiest stuff into inexpensive fertilizer for farms and homes. Humans have been using their excrement as fertilizers for millennia. At scale, biosolids-based fertilizer would be a big step toward comprehensive circular approaches to human waste. However, it is a plan with challenges related to the presence of PFAS, the forever chemicals attracting growing concern as they are found in everyone's bodies only about 90 years after they were invented. Tune into a conversation with Chris Peot, the Director of Resource Recovery at Bloom, and April Thompson, Senior Director of the program operated by DC Water, the public utility responsible for providing drinking water and wastewater collection and treatment services in the nation's Capitol. Chris is a pioneer in water utility and biosolids management, with decades of experience as a civil engineer. He led the development of Bloom, combining technology, science, and engineering to create a sustainable solution that changes how we think about resource recovery and green energy. April has been instrumental in shaping Bloom's products and overcoming the challenges of marketing something often misunderstood as “icky” waste. They discuss the science, innovation, and market dynamics behind Bloom.Bloom and DC Water's path to being a self-sustaining, closed circular system that processes post-consumer wastewater to make fertilizer and capture heat to generate renewable energy should inspire cities nationwide. Chris and April explain that sewer systems are remarkable geothermal (Vancouver, B.C. powers part of the city using heat from its waste management systems) and materials resources that are often ignored despite being directly underfoot in every city and town. Looking past the ick-factor most of us associate with human waste and everything else we flush down the sink and toilet, to see it as a resource and energy flow can reorient our perspective. We need to think like nature does — if nature can be said to think as we do —to find ways to collect and use wasted materials and energy. Nothing in nature is wasted, but nature had billions of years to evolve species to fill every niche where life-supporting stuff was available, while humans have only decades to innovate processes and business models to prevent waste and the pollution it creates. You can learn more about Bloom fertilizers at https://bloomsoil.com/

When most people hear the phrase renewable energy, they imagine fields full of solar panels or giant spinning wind turbines. But another source may be heating up: geothermal.  Twenty years ago, it was thought that geothermal could provide at most 10% of any given area's electricity, and only in very limited regions. There were also environmental concerns about depleting groundwater. But new technological advances may have unlocked the potential for scalable geothermal energy just about anywhere. And in a bit of irony, those technological advances came from the oil and gas industry.  This episode originally aired February 23, 2024, and features content from contributing producer David Condos. Guests:  Amanda Kolker, Laboratory Program Manager for Geoscience and Geothermal Technologies, NREL Jamie Beard, Founder of Project InnerSpace Lauren McLean, Mayor of Boise Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When most people hear the phrase renewable energy, they imagine fields full of solar panels or giant spinning wind turbines. But another source may be heating up: geothermal.  Twenty years ago, it was thought that geothermal could provide at most 10% of any given area's electricity, and only in very limited regions. There were also environmental concerns about depleting groundwater. But new technological advances may have unlocked the potential for scalable geothermal energy just about anywhere. And in a bit of irony, those technological advances came from the oil and gas industry.  This episode originally aired February 23, 2024, and features content from contributing producer David Condos. Guests:  Amanda Kolker, Laboratory Program Manager for Geoscience and Geothermal Technologies, NREL Jamie Beard, Founder of Project InnerSpace Lauren McLean, Mayor of Boise Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our world's energy demands soar, the future depends on revolutionary ideas. Today, we're exploring the game-changing technologies that could power tomorrow—and redefine what's possible.Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox: Air https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-airGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Upcoming Energy TechnologiesEpisode 480; January 2, 2025Produced, Narrated & Written: Isaac ArthurGraphics: Jeremy Jozwik, Sergio BoteroSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "In Time", "Red Giant"Aerium, featuring Sieger, "Deiljocht" Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"Brandon Liew, "Into the Storm"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As our world's energy demands soar, the future depends on revolutionary ideas. Today, we're exploring the game-changing technologies that could power tomorrow—and redefine what's possible.Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox: Air https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-airGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurUse the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Upcoming Energy TechnologiesEpisode 480; January 2, 2025Produced, Narrated & Written: Isaac ArthurGraphics: Jeremy Jozwik, Sergio BoteroSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "In Time", "Red Giant"Aerium, featuring Sieger, "Deiljocht" Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"Brandon Liew, "Into the Storm"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Large scale energy infrastructure projects require significant up-front investment and usually carry a considerable amount of risk. How the projects are financed plays a key role in the success of the project and future scalability. Geothermal is no different than the Oil and Gas industry, solar, wind, hydrogen you name it - a lot of money will be needed but will need to be efficiently and effectively deployed to achieve the desired outcome for all stakeholders. I sit down with Amanda Lonsdale at Magnitude Global Finance to talk about the nuances in financing large scale projects, available instruments to mitigate risk, and hurdles still to overcome.  Magnitude Global Finance https://www.linkedin.com/company/magnitude-global-finance/Amanda Lonsdale https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-lonsdale-390749/Amanda's Book RecommendationCreating Climate Wealth by Jigar Shah CORE Knowledgehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/core-geothermalNick Cestarihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cestari-48059268/

In this episode of Climate Positive, hosts Gil Jenkins and Guy Van Syckle chat with Zeyneb Magavi, Executive Director of HEET, a Massachusetts-based non-profit focused on designing a strategic evolution of aging gas systems into bidirectional ambient thermal grids, with the aim of driving rapid and equitable decarbonization of heating and cooling in urban areas. The enlivening conversation centers around the networked geothermal, a novel technology gaining traction nationwide that utilizes underground thermal energy systems to provide efficient and sustainable heating and cooling. Magavi breaks down how this innovative neighborhood-scale decarbonization solution works, highlights the business case, policy drivers, the benefits for communities, utilities, workers, and more.Links:HEET WebsiteZeyneb Magavi on LinkedInZeyneb MagaviBioHEET on  XHEET on  LinkedInArticle: Underground Thermal Energy Networks May Be About to Have Their Moment (Wall Street Journal, April 21, 2024)Article: How an Unlikely Coalition of Climate Activists and a Gas Utility Are Weaning a Boston Suburb Off Fossil Fuels (Inside Climate News, December 21, 2024)HEET Blog:  13 Massachusetts Communities Kickstart New Geothermal Networks with $450,000 in Funding from MassCEC (February 29, 2024)HEET Blog: Networked Geothermal: The National Picture (April 17, 2023)Episode recorded December 17, 2024 Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Peter Kelly-Detwiler delves into the latest advancements and challenges in decarbonization and clean energy across the U.S. He highlights progress in geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and long-duration storage solutions while addressing efficiency hurdles. Kelly-Detwiler explores the rising energy demands of AI-driven data centers and their implications for power grids, alongside updates on electric vehicles, hydrogen projects, and virtual power plants as utilities shift toward decentralized capacity. He also examines the volatility of voluntary carbon markets due to credibility issues and stresses the need for collective effort and innovative strategies to tackle the complexities of decarbonizing our global economies. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The evolving gen mix (02:57) Geothermal energy updates (15:25) The rapid growth of AI-driven data centers (20:16) Insights on EVs (25:20) The credibility of carbon markets today (28:11) For full episode show notes, click here. Connect with Peter Kelly-Detwiler On LinkedIn Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's currently a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler offers numerous keynotes and workshops on a wide range of topics. He has also written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets – “The Energy Switch” – was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Connect with Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decisions Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com

This is our last podcast of 2024! We will be back in the new year with a look back at 2024 and the energy themes we will be watching in 2025.For the last podcast of the year, we welcome Elliot Mainzer, President & Chief Executive Officer, California Independent System Operator (CAISO).California has integrated a large share of renewables into its electricity supply. As of 2023, almost 50% of California's power generation came from renewables. Renewable power generation includes solar (19%), hydro (15%), wind (6%), geothermal (5%), and biomass (2%). Jackie and Peter asked Elliot: What is your expectation for future renewables growth? What is the future of natural gas generation?  Is transmission able to keep up with the addition of new power supply? Do you expect changes under the Trump administration could speed up the permitting for new transmission projects?  Are you concerned about the pace of demand growth and what is driving the acceleration?   Is it fair to say that high renewables penetration has caused California to have expensive power prices?  Alberta is making market changes to address the growth of renewables; how did California address these issues with market design in a way that continued to create a compelling investment opportunity for renewables?  How much electricity does California currently receive from Alberta and British Columbia?Content referenced in this podcast:Statement from CanREA on concerns about punitive market and transmission changes in Alberta, including a link to a Direction Letter from Minister Nathan Neudorf (December 10, 2024)Opinion: Alberta needs solar and wind to meet demand by Vittoria Bellissimo and Evan Wilson, December 12, 20242023 Total System Electric Generation for California (California Energy Commission) 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 

Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sat down with Pierre Rochard, VP of Research of Riot Platforms Inc, at the Adopting Bitcoin Conference, and we covered a lot. Pierre shared how he first discovered Bitcoin, his journey from traditional finance to becoming a leader in the Bitcoin space, and how his passion for accounting and open-source software led him to build tools like the Node Launcher and Lightning integrations.We also dove into the challenges and opportunities in Bitcoin mining, especially in the U.S., where Pierre has been on the frontlines of regulatory battles to protect the industry. He explained why Texas is a hotspot for mining, how the U.S. can stay ahead in the global mining race, and why nuclear power could play a big role in the future.Of course, we had to talk about El Salvador—what Pierre loves about the country, its leadership under President Bukele, and its potential to become the Singapore of Latin America. We even touched on Bitcoin mining here, using geothermal and other renewable energy sources.This episode is packed with insights on Bitcoin policy, mining, and global adoption—and some great stories, too. Don't miss it!- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Follow and connect with Pierre and Riot Platforms:https://x.com/BitcoinPierrehttps://x.com/RiotPlatformshttps://www.riotplatforms.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/riot-platforms/Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:27 - Introduction01:29 - How Did Pierre Rochard Discover Bitcoin?02:12 - What Was Pierre Rochard's Biggest Bitcoin Mining Mistake?02:39 - What is Libertarian Longhorns, and How Did It Shape Pierre's Bitcoin Views?05:00 - Why Did Pierre Rochard Leave Traditional Finance for Bitcoin?07:12 - How Did Lightning Network Get Integrated at Kraken?09:36 - How Is Riot Defending Bitcoin Mining Against Regulation?12:36 - Do Bitcoin Miners Work Together to Fight Regulations?20:19 - What Is Riot's Strategy for Bitcoin Mining Success?22:04 - How Much Does Electricity Cost for Bitcoin Miners?24:59 - Why Is El Salvador Important for Bitcoin's Future?30:16 - Is Bitcoin Mining in El Salvador Profitable?33:14 - What's It Like Visiting El Salvador as a Bitcoiner?Live From Bitcoin Beach

Chas & Guest PEPcaster Dr Emma Shortis discuss The Real 'Bondi Rescue', Probing For Mush, and Why It's A Mistake To Marry Kid Rock 0:00 - Introducing: Dr Emma Shortis 3:12 - Grateful (Tim Burchett, Isolated Bass Tracks) 10:31 - Appointments (Doug Burgum) 13:47 - Appointments (Matt Gaetz Vale) 18:23 - Republican Senators Standing Up To Trump? 29:56 - Appointments (Pam Bondi) 43:49 - Jack Smith Wrapping Up 48:29 - Bondi Purge? 54:48 - Appointments (Project 2025) 1:12:51 - Foreign Policy & The Cabinet 1:30:16 - World Unprepared For Trump 2.0 1:49:05 - Stats Nugget (Drug Overdoses) 1:53:23 - Nancy Mace v Bathrooms 2:42:35 - Unleashed (Sarah McBride Correspondence) 2:50:11 - Unleashed (Gitmo News) 2:58:20 - Correspondence (Cricket, Taiwan, Left Wing Rogan, Geothermal, Algorithms, Musk) SHOW NOTES/HOMEWORK: * Footloose Bass Cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADDxJIHNlw  * Kajagoogoo Bass Cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg8coNMJSCg  * Duran Duran - Rio Bass Cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoTPmX0WItg  SHOW LINKS: *Chat with the PEPpers on the Discord Server: https://discord.gg/WxDD2PPvaW *PEP Merch Store: https://pepchasdaveshop.com/

By popular demand, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Byrne Hobart for a 3rd conversation to discuss Byrne's book "Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation." They explore how periods of irrational market enthusiasm often create lasting value despite their painful endings. Using examples from the 1990s fiber optic boom that enabled modern streaming to today's AI investment surge, they examine how even when investment manias end badly, they frequently pull forward crucial technological development that benefits society long-term. Byrne and Patrick weave through historical cases like Bell Labs to present day examples in crypto and energy infrastructure, revealing hidden cycles where speculative excess can drive genuine innovation.–Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/episodes/boom-busts-and-long-term-progress-with-byrne-hobart-2/–Sponsor: CheckCheck is the leading payroll infrastructure provider and pioneer of embedded payroll. Check makes it easy for any SaaS platform to build a payroll business, and already powers 60+ popular platforms. Head to checkhq.com/complex and tell them patio11 sent you.–Links:Order Byrne Hobart's book Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation on Stripe Press / Bookshop / Amazon here: https://press.stripe.com/boomThe Diff Capital Gains The Reckoning by David Halberstam: https://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-David-Halberstam/dp/0380721473Austin Vernon on Fracking, Complex Systems Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YDV1XyjUCM2RtuTcBGYH9?si=CDrPD3nNSP-MUV60qffglg–Twitter:@byrnehobart@patio11-Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:25) Discussing the book: Boom, Bubbles, and the End of Stagnation(01:08) Economic growth and productivity(04:42) Technological advancements and corporate R&D(07:31) The role of government and private sector(13:42) Sponsor: Check(14:57) Economic history and industrial evolution(20:12) Japanese industrial planning and efficiency(27:16) The dot-com boom and fiber optic investment(31:21) Bondholders vs. equity investors: A comparative analysis(32:32) Google's strategic fiber investments(32:56) The evolution of online video and YouTube's rise(35:22) The dot-com bubble and its aftermath(44:06) The housing bubble(49:39) Financial manias and reflexivity(52:23) The SaaS ecosystem and startup growth(54:58) Stripe and the evolution of online payments(01:00:22) Crypto(01:04:58) The value of currency and crypto(01:06:36) Exchange tokens and financial models(01:08:55) Crypto's impact on financial systems(01:10:41) The evolution of banking technology(01:13:18) Crypto regulations and financial freedom(01:17:28) Smart contracts and financial innovation(01:26:47) The role of AI in technological advancements(01:29:18) The future of energy: Geothermal and fracking(01:41:39) The journey of writing ‘Boom'(01:42:57) Wrap

Jocelyn Lai is the Co-founder and CEO at Bedrock Energy. Bedrock uses geothermal energy to transform the heating and cooling of buildings. We've covered geothermal on the show a few times, but Bedrock brings a unique approach. On one end of the spectrum, we've explored large utility-scale geothermal projects, which aim to drill deep to tap into underground steam vents for turbine-powered electricity generation. On the other end, we've featured companies that drill relatively shallow wells to create underground loops, providing ground-source insulation for residential heat pumps. Bedrock falls closer to this second category but goes deeper than most residential projects, using these techniques to power heat pumps for large commercial and industrial buildings.We were interested to hear from Jocelyn about the technology she's developed to pursue this opportunity, what market demand looks like, and how her solution compares against the HVAC status quo and commercial-scale air-source heat pumps.In this episode, we cover: [2:24] Overview of Bedrock Energy and its geothermal approach[4:03] How Bedrock's methods differ from other geothermal generation techniques[5:15] Joselyn's journey to founding Bedrock Energy[8:14] Focusing on the existing HVAC market[13:18] Integration of geothermal systems into commercial buildings[16:57] Overview of Bedrock's underground geothermal technology[22:18] On-site footprint of Bedrock's geothermal solutions[29:32] Proprietary software and drilling innovations for efficient deployments[31:29] Understanding Bedrock's early customer base[34:26] Challenges related to geology and labor shortages[38:58] Collaborating with utilities for enhanced grid benefits[43:57] Bedrock Energy's progress and milestones so farAdditional episodes: Residential Geothermal with Dandelion EnergyStartup Series: QuaiseEpisode recorded on Oct 3, 2024 (Published on Oct 24, 2024) Get connected with MCJ: Cody Simms X / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective / YouTube*If you liked this episode, please consider giving us a review! You can also reach us via email at info@mcj.vc, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.