Podcasts about Grid

Energy bills are rising, data centers are multiplying, and the grid is straining to keep up. What happens next? For two decades, electricity prices in the United States barely moved. Demand was flat, natural gas was cheap, and the system was largely stable. That era is over. A surge in data center construction, accelerating electrification, and the legacy of years of underinvestment in energy infrastructure have collided to create a system under strain.Nowhere is that more visible than in PJM, the largest wholesale power market in the US, stretching from Illinois to North Carolina, and home to some of the world's most active hot spots for data center development. Host Ed Crooks is joined by Paul Segal, CEO of LS Power, and Melissa Lott, Partner for Energy Technologies at Microsoft, to assess how the system can meet the new challenges it faces.LS Power is a leading developer and operator of electricity generation and transmission, so Paul is right at the heart of these questions. He is making multi-billion dollar decisions that shape the ways that America's electricity gets supplied.He makes the case that competitive markets, given the right rules and durable signals, can deliver the solutions the grid needs. LS Power is pursuing demand response, battery storage, renewable projects, and gas generation simultaneously. And he warns that political interventions, such as price caps, risk weakening the signals that drive investment. The question of who pays is at the heart of the debate. A bipartisan group of state governors got together with the Trump administration to call for emergency procurement of new generation capacity in PJM, with data centers expected to bear the cost. Paul argues this is inevitable. For hyperscalers to maintain a social license to keep building, he says, households cannot be left to pick up the bill for load growth created by data centers. Melissa brings the consumer perspective, noting that US household electricity prices rose 26% between 2019 and 2024, outpacing income growth and falling hardest on the most energy-vulnerable families. The episode also looks at longer-term structural solutions, including the case for more competition in transmission planning and the lessons from Texas's wildly successful CREZ program to build out grid infrastructure.It closes with a discussion of another issue that is high on Paul's agenda: mentorship and training. He believes industry leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities for the next generation, despite the threat to entry-level roles created by AI. There is a huge task in front of us to build the grid of the future, and we need skilled and experienced people to do it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~Starting us off tonight is sister Franny and Mandy calling from the state of Connecticut, us sharing free very interesting encounters. Then, staying on the East Coast, we speak with Walter in New Jersey about what he witnessed above Raritan Bay in 1998.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-224-symbols-sky-grid/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

In this episode, Stewart Alsop III sits down with Tom Faye — experimenter, author of The 90 Day Client Acquisition Code, and founder of Carbon Credits Marketplace — to talk about solar energy, off-grid living, and the solarpunk vision of a technology-powered utopia. They cover everything from perovskite solar cells and portable container-based solar systems, to carbon credits, ESG investing, and blockchain verification of clean energy output. The conversation also winds through AI training data, business automation, and the data labeling industry before circling back to some bigger questions about human nature, geopolitics, and what genuine self-reliance looks like in 2025. You can find Tom and his work at Carbon Credits Marketplace on LinkedIn and his energy consumption data visualization is also shared there. His book The 90 Day Client Acquisition Code is available for those looking to explore business automation further.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Tom Fay and his work01:03 Understanding Solar Punk: Utopian Tech and Culture02:15 Current State of Solar Technology and Storage03:45 Living Off-Grid: Solar, Batteries, and Remote Work06:11 Solar Energy in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities12:21 Powering Communities with Mobile Solar Solutions16:50 The Vision of Solar Punk: Self-Sufficient Communities22:54 Existing Examples: Great Barrier Island and Others26:06 Overfishing, Environmental Challenges, and Technological Solutions28:34 Using Technology to Address Second-Order Environmental Problems36:35 Data, AI, and the Future of Energy Management43:13 Carbon Credits, Blockchain, and ESG Reporting45:27 The Geopolitics of Green Energy and Resource Control46:53 How to Connect with Tom Fay and Future ProjectsKey InsightsSolarpunk represents a genuine near-future possibility, not just an aesthetic. As solar panels and lithium batteries become cheaper and more efficient, the vision of abundant, decentralized clean energy is becoming a practical reality rather than a utopian fantasy.Perovskite solar cells are pushing efficiency roughly 22% beyond conventional panels, and the bigger revolution happening right now is on the storage side — cheaper, higher-capacity batteries are what will truly unlock solar's potential at scale.Africa may leapfrog the West on solar adoption, just as it leapfrogged landlines with mobile phones. People in energy-scarce countries viscerally understand the value of clean power in a way that people in the West, accustomed to reliable grids, simply don't.Portable solar container units — self-contained, deployable systems — already exist and are making off-grid energy viable for farms, mines, remote lodges, and even data centers, with a roughly five-to-one solar-to-load footprint required.Carbon credits generated from verified solar output, tracked via IoT smart meters and stamped on blockchain, represent a long-term business opportunity that survives political shifts because institutional investors and banks operate on independent ESG mandates.AI training data is a present and real economic opportunity, but a shrinking one. The window for humans — especially lawyers, scientists, and specialists — to get paid for their expertise is closing fast as labs pivot toward synthetic data generation.True self-reliance comes down to four things: food, water, power, and transportation. With solar and Starlink, the gap between remote wilderness and connected civilization has essentially collapsed — something unimaginable even a generation ago.

Sometime you spike the ball, and sometime the ball spikes you, Oscar. This week we chat about the used EV market and EV tech that helped make a big whoopsie poopsie at the most recent F1 race. We love you!

What if Earth itself is awakening through a crystalline intelligence? In this fascinating presentation, we explore Gaia's living consciousness, the crystalline grid of the planet, and humanity's connection to the universe through the heart. Through personal experiences of Arcturian contact and multidimensional communication, this talk reveals how human consciousness, Earth's energy field, and cosmic forces are evolving together during this powerful period of planetary transformation. Karen Lithica is a multidimensional healer, author, and botanist who bridges science and spirituality. Born and raised in Australia with Maltese heritage, she holds a PhD in plant DNA evolution and systematics and has conducted extensive botanical research studying Earth's ecosystems and discovering new plant species. After a profound spiritual awakening in 2012, Karen embraced her role as a light channel and Arcturian contactee. She founded the Sanctuary of Light, a global community focused on ascension and light consciousness. Karen is also the author of Crystal Guardians of Gaia and shares teachings on crystalline planetary evolution, multidimensional awareness, and humanity's connection to Gaia.

Pull up a chair at the Roundtable because this episode brings together **Remy, Doc, and Mike** for a fun and lively discussion about Florida's theme parks! Right at the start of the show, Remy throws out a tough question to the crew: **If you could keep only one theme park in Florida forever, which one would it be?** Mike and Doc each make their case, leading to a passionate debate about the rides, memories, and experiences that make their chosen park worth saving.In **The Latest Theme Park Updates**, the Roundtable dives into one of the biggest rumors currently buzzing through the theme park community: **Could Halloween Horror Nights eventually make its way over to Epic Universe?** The crew breaks down the speculation, what it could mean for Universal's future, and whether a horror event at Epic Universe could actually happen.Then it's time for **Remy's Ride of the Week**, where Remy takes Mike over to Magic Kingdom to talk about the high-speed thrill ride **TRON Lightcycle Run**. They break down the ride experience, the technology behind the attraction, the story of stepping into the Grid, and why this coaster has quickly become one of the most talked-about rides at Walt Disney World.Finally, the episode wraps up with everyone's favorite food segment, **Mike's Munchies**. This time, Mike brings Remy to **EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival**, sampling some of the delicious offerings from the festival booths. After trying a few tasty items around the park, Mike rings up the final tab for the festival bites… coming to a **total of $60** for the adventure.So grab your headphones, join the conversation, and enjoy another fun episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast!

It's finally time for Jake and Josh to watch "Clash Of The Red Rangers: The Movie"! That's why the number is out of order, nobody panic. Listen in for their thoughts on liminal train stations, using Horse to its fullest potential, and knowin' him from E!Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjoshWebsite: heyjakeandjosh.comEmail: littleidiots.morphingrid@gmail.comTwitter: @morphingrid

The money for German battery storage exists. What's scarce is bankability - the clarity that lets a lender actually commit. What are banks really evaluating when they look at BESS projects in Germany and why regulatory uncertainty, grid connection risk, and the structure of offtake agreements can make or break the chances of getting debt across the line.In this conversation, Ed is joined by Florian Hock, Senior Director, Origination Energy Europe at NORD/LB to explore what separates a financeable BESS project from one that stalls.If you're developing, financing, or investing in battery storage in Germany or watching the market, this is the episode to understand what the financing layer actually looks like from the inside.0:00 Introduction0:57 Banks as advisors, not ATMs2:50 Financial & regulatory hurdles7:46 Defining bankability9:01 Regulatory risks to revenues10:25 Tolling contracts & capacity markets16:37 The grid fees debate19:03 Offtake 1.0 to 4.022:49 Germany vs UK valuations25:10 Navigating ancillary saturation27:49 The bankability framework33:33 Beyond capital: NIBC's role36:53 Grid connection delays38:14 Flexible connection agreements39:56 Lessons from the UK43:31 One change for Europe#BatteryStorage #EnergyFinance #GermanEnergyMarket #BESS #EnergyTransition

The money for German battery storage exists. What's scarce is bankability - the clarity that lets a lender actually commit. What are banks really evaluating when they look at BESS projects in Germany and why regulatory uncertainty, grid connection risk, and the structure of offtake agreements can make or break the chances of getting debt across the line.In this conversation, Ed is joined by Florian Hock, Senior Director, Origination Energy Europe at NORD/LB to explore what separates a financeable BESS project from one that stalls.If you're developing, financing, or investing in battery storage in Germany or watching the market, this is the episode to understand what the financing layer actually looks like from the inside.0:00 Introduction0:57 Banks as advisors, not ATMs2:50 Financial & regulatory hurdles7:46 Defining bankability9:01 Regulatory risks to revenues10:25 Tolling contracts & capacity markets16:37 The grid fees debate19:03 Offtake 1.0 to 4.022:49 Germany vs UK valuations25:10 Navigating ancillary saturation27:49 The bankability framework33:33 Beyond capital: NIBC's role36:53 Grid connection delays38:14 Flexible connection agreements39:56 Lessons from the UK43:31 One change for Europe#BatteryStorage #EnergyFinance #GermanEnergyMarket #BESS #EnergyTransition

The newest team in Formula 1 are here to compete. Cadillac have earned the respect of their rivals. Now they're pushing to get faster.CEO Dan Towriss takes Tom Clarkson back to the start of the story - how he and his TWG Motorsports company first became involved in discussions about F1, conversations with General Motors and Cadillac, the work to build a team, choosing their race drivers and making their F1 debut in Australia.Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are the first Cadillac F1 drivers. What do they bring to a new team? What does the future hold for the team's reserve driver, IndyCar star Colton Herta? And what are the team's aims in their first season? The learning curve is steep at the pinnacle of motorsport, but as Dan says, ‘no part of this should be easy'.This episode is sponsored by: Vanta: get started at vanta.com/GRIDLiquid I.V. : go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase withcode GRID at checkoutRag & Bone: It's time to upgrade your denim with Rag & Bone. For a limited time, our listeners get 20% off their entire order with code GRID at rag-bone.com

Standup comedian Nate Craig visits the charts! Topics include: Baby Shower Music, Self Driving Porn, Disneyland Lightning, Hockey Prices, Three Rants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Brooke Gramer, we shift from voice and branding into something even bigger — the future of search and AI-driven commerce.What happens when AI starts shopping for your customers?We explore agentic commerce, GPT updates, model selection, and where AI should never replace human judgment. We also talk about the guardrails business owners need as AI becomes more embedded in workflows.If you sell online — especially on Shopify — this episode will stretch your thinking.Because the future of SEO isn't just rankings. It's recommendations.✨ Key Takeaways:Use AI After You've Learned the Skill — Not Instead of ItAI should accelerate mastery, not replace it.Always Keep a Human in the LoopFrom legal citations to ecommerce workflows, oversight matters.Agentic Commerce Is Emerging — Not Fully AutonomousAI agents still require permission checkpoints and clarification.Model Settings MatterDeep research mode, updated models, and custom GPT guardrails change output quality dramatically.Voice Search Is Coming Faster Than You ThinkThe future of search may be conversational and voice-first.

In this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker Perkins sits down with Becky Klein, President of Klein Energy, former Chair of the Texas Public Utility Commission, and founder of the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), to unpack one of the most pressing challenges in energy today: How do we deliver reliable, affordable power in a system that's becoming more complex by the day? The post 7.2 – Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Grid with Becky Klein, Energy Expert and Former Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas appeared first on Propane.

On the season opener of GridPulse, Virginia Commissioner Jehmal Hudson joins the podcast to discuss the national and local drivers behind rising energy demand and what they mean for grid planning and regulation. He explores the need for smarter transmission utilization, meeting the demand for accelerating data center facilities, thoughtful rate design for large loads, and updated regulatory processes that take innovation into account without sacrificing public accountability. As the energy landscape evolves, Judge Hudson emphasizes that affordability must remain a core outcome, and not a restraint, as decision-makers work to modernize the grid for the demands of today as well as the future.

### 14. Bud Weinstein: The Necessity of Coal and Petroleum Bud Weinstein stresses an "all of the above" energy strategy, noting that petroleum and coal remain vital for grid reliability during winter emergencies. He critiques the premature closing of coal plants as a driver of higher costs.,, (14)1957 TEHRAN

### 13. Bud Weinstein: AI Data Centers and Electricity Bud Weinstein addresses the "half-truth" that AI data centers are causing electricity price hikes. He argues that grid congestion, lack of transmission investment, and regulatory issues—not AI—are the primary culprits for rising consumer bills., (13)1953 PROTESTS TEHRAN

What two decades of flat demand means for a grid now expected to double in sizeThe US went from essentially zero load growth for twenty years to 3% national growth almost overnight. The supply chains, permitting pipelines, engineering workforce and regulatory processes were all calibrated for a different world. Bridget van Dorsten is joined by Tom Falcone, President of the Large Public Power Council, representing the 30 largest publicly owned utilities in the United States, collectively owning around 85% of public power assets and currently serving roughly 18% of all US data centre load. Tom explains what makes public power structurally different from investor-owned utilities: locally governed, not-for-profit, and built to minimise cost rather than earn a return on equity. That governance model turns out to matter a great deal when trillion-dollar hyperscalers come looking for power. Public power utilities have no financial incentive to favour their own assets over a customer's, and their local accountability makes deal-making faster and more direct. Bridget and Tom also work through the mechanics of how the industry is actually responding. Large-load tariffs are reshaping the interconnection queue, forcing hyperscalers to make long-term financial commitments rather than reserving capacity for free. About two thirds of speculative requests disappear once real commitments are required, which tells you something about the gap between announced demand and real demand. LPPC members are nonetheless planning to add around 60GW of new generation over the next ten years to meet load that is forecast to grow from 4GW to 18GW of data centres in their territories alone, in just five years. The episode also tackles private use rules, a Treasury regulation from 25 years ago that nobody expected to become a bottleneck for the AI era, the capacity factor realities that make peak-day power so much harder to deliver than annual energy, the nuclear question and why federal involvement is probably unavoidable if the US wants to build at scale, and where CCS can and cannot realistically be deployed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can a grid operator tell the difference between a virtual power plant and a traditional one? That's the idea behind the Huels Test, a framework developed by EnergyHub to answer a simple but consequential question: when does a distributed fleet of customer devices become reliable enough to function like a power plant? Passing the test means more than just aggregating thermostats or batteries. It means delivering predictable, repeatable performance that utility planners and operators trust enough to rely on during system peaks. And it's no longer theoretical. During a series of brutal winter cold snaps across the Southeast this year, Duke Energy leaned on tens of thousands of connected devices — smart thermostats, batteries, and water heaters — to help manage record-breaking winter peaks. Together, they formed a virtual power plant that the utility could dispatch when the grid was tight. In this Frontier Forum, Stephen Lacey talks with Stacy Phillips, Managing Director of Customer Load Management at Duke Energy, and Seth Frader-Thompson, president and co-founder of EnergyHub, about the spectrum of virtual power plants. They discuss how VPPs are evolving from traditional demand-response programs into operational grid resources, and what still needs to change before utilities treat them exactly like conventional power plants. This conversation was recorded live as part of Latitude Media's Frontier Forum with EnergyHub. Watch the full video here. EnergyHub works with more than 160 utilities across North America to build and scale virtual power plants using its Edge DERMS platform. Read EnergyHub's white paper outlining the VPP maturity model and discover what VPPs can do for your grid.

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Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart welcomes backVance Martin from Slingshot Group to introduce the 3x3 Framework forStrategic Events. They explore why events miss the mark — throughmisalignment, mismanagement, and mistiming — and offer a powerful new lensfor event planning. The framework identifies three cultures to target(kids, parents, volunteers), three purposes to fulfill (find, fun,formation), and three event types to deploy (show up, show out, showdown).If you have ever felt like your events serve some people but leave othersbehind, this episode will give you a practical grid to design events thatserve everyone.Key Topics Covered*The Three Misses* — Why events fail through misalignment (no purpose),mismanagement (no team), and mistiming (no margin)*Three Cultures to Target* — Kids, parents, and volunteers each needdistinct event attention*Three Event Purposes* — Find (outreach), fun (connection and belonging),and formation (discipleship and equipping)*Three Event Types* — Show up (low-pressure), show out (structured), andshowdown (high-energy, wide-reach)*The 3x3 Grid* — How to plot your annual calendar using colored stickynotes to ensure balanced investment across all groups*Events as Recruiting Tools* — How one-time serve opportunities at eventsbecome gateways to long-term volunteer teamsKey Quote"A killer event shouldn't kill you, and it shouldn't kill your team."TakeawayStop planning events in isolation. Use the 3x3 Grid to ensure you areintentionally serving all three cultures — kids, parents, and volunteers —with the right purpose and the right format. Plot it visually, step back,and see where the gaps are.Call to ActionWe hope this episode encourages and equips you. Share it with a friend andstay tuned for more resources each week.Stay Connected for More ResourcesVisit our website: http://leadministry.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteersFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

Nesta madrugada, classificação para o GP da Austrália, etapa inaugural da temporada 2026 da Fórmula 1. Por isso, o Podcast Motorsport.com chega com o programa Q4, que analisa o grid em cada prova da categoria máxima do automobilismo mundial.

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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the realities behind CPS Energy's record-setting proposed budget and the future of San Antonio's energy infrastructure. As San Antonio and South Texas experience unprecedented growth, CPS Energy—the nation's largest public energy utility—faces a host of challenges and opportunities in delivering reliable, affordable power to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses.Bob Rivard sits down with Rudy Garza, President and CEO of CPS Energy, for a candid conversation about the implications of a 15% budget increase, delayed rate decisions, and how ongoing investments in transmission, generation, and renewables are shaping the city's energy landscape. Garza discusses balancing affordability with reliability, navigating political and economic pressures at City Hall, and adapting to new demands from advanced manufacturing and data centers.They discuss:• The drivers of CPS Energy's $2.87 billion record budget and its proposed rate increase• How rapid population and economic growth in San Antonio are influencing energy needs• The transition away from coal, expansion of solar and wind, and the realistic prospects for reaching climate action goals• Challenges and strategies in building new transmission lines, including the Howard Solstice project and its impact on rural communities• CPS Energy's approach to affordability programs and how the utility is working to protect ratepayers while meeting rising demand• The future role of battery storage, small modular nuclear, and new technologies in San Antonio's energy portfolioThis episode provides an in-depth look at the interplay between politics, economics, and innovation at Texas' largest municipal utility, exploring the decisions that will shape San Antonio's future for decades to come.RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶️ #141. Why San Antonio Isn't Running Out of Water — A Conversation with SAWS CEO Robert Puente – If the CPS Energy rate conversation caught your attention, don't miss this deep dive into San Antonio's water supply and infrastructure. Host Cory Ames sits down with Robert Puente, CEO of SAWS, to unpack how strategic planning, conservation, and upcoming investments are keeping the city ahead on water—despite fast growth and climate challenges.-- -- CONNECT

On the show this week, our guest is Dinesh Narayanan, Head of Commercialization, General Robotics. Dinesh shares insights into the founding of General Robotics, highlighting the transition from Microsoft and the development of their proprietary platform, Grid. This platform aims to streamline the deployment and scaling of robotics solutions by integrating simulation, AI models, and deployment pipelines. Dinesh emphasizes the importance of adaptability in AI techniques and the company's focus on providing rapid prototyping and deployment capabilities. The conversation also touched on the potential of humanoid robots and the role of Grid in facilitating their development. Dinesh concludes by discussing the company's business model and future aspirations, drawing parallels to the impact of platforms like AWS and Azure in the tech industry. ### – SPONSOR – Download the 2026 State of the Robotics Industry Report: https://www.therobotreport.com/state-of-robotics-industry-report-2026/

Cuba Faces Total Grid Failure Amid Severe National Oil ShortagesEvan Ellis describes Cuba's widespread blackouts caused by aging infrastructure and lack of fuel, while the US facilitates humanitarian oil shipments to private entities. (5)1915 Havana

99% of registered fleets belong to small and mid-size businesses — but the EV industry wasn't built for them. High upfront costs, years-long waits for grid access, and charging solutions designed for large operators have left the backbone of the American economy behind.This week on Everybody in the Pool, we meet a founder who's changing that. Galina Russell, co-founder of Mitra EV, built a turnkey solution that bundles electric trucks and vans with charging infrastructure, so plumbers, electricians, and delivery companies can electrify their fleets without the logistical headache.We talk about:Why small commercial fleets are the most overlooked (and impactful) EV opportunityThe barriers to EV adoption for small and mid-size business ownersMitra's "laptop and charger" model: leasing vehicles and installing charging together, from day oneHow Mitra works within existing grid capacity instead of waiting years for new powerBattery storage, peak shaving, and the vision for 50 megawatts of distributed backup powerWhy cost savings — not climate ideology — is the killer pitch to small business ownersLinks:Mitra EV: https://www.mitra-ev.com/Galina's book recommendation, The Grid by Gretchen Bakke: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/grid-9781632865687/All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What could happen if a renewable energy project fails to meet new NERC compliance requirements? In some cases, penalties can reach up to $1 million per day per violation.In this special episode of Navigating the Grid, we're sharing a conversation originally recorded for the Clean Energy Edge Podcast, where Kellie Macpherson, EVP of Compliance & Security at Radian Generation, joined host Russ Bates to discuss the evolving compliance landscape for renewable energy.Starting May 1, 2026, inverter-based resources (IBRs) rated 20 MW or greater and connected at 60 kV or higher must register under updated North American Electric Reliability Corporation Category 2 requirements. The compliance threshold is dropping from 75 MW to 20 MW, dramatically expanding federal oversight across solar, wind, and battery storage projects.In this episode, Kellie breaks down what the rule change means, which projects will be affected, and why compliance now extends beyond paperwork to include operational readiness, cybersecurity monitoring, and audit preparedness.As renewables take on a larger role in grid reliability, understanding these requirements is becoming essential for operators, developers, and investors alike.

Meet Sacramento Republic FC's new executive leader. Also, CapRadio's Jen Reason features a Ukrainian-born pianist for Women's History Month. Finally, we talk to the three artists behind Sacramento's hip hop open mic, “The Grid”

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It's RACE WEEK for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. FINALLY, we have a race, but will we have a race at the Albert Park after all? Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah predict the outcomes from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Hold onto your helmets—Formula One is racing toward a future that's equal parts innovation, chaos, and caffeinated predictions. Imagine a sport where close overtakes, sneaky energy management, and “Flappy Wings” are the norm, not the punchline. 0:03 - Odyssey into the future of F1 – the Inside Line F1 pod vision for a sustainable, battery-enabled future. 0:28 - Dreaming up a new F1 – closer overtaking, budget cap, new manufacturers, and the question of it being good. 0:55 - The journey begins – is this new era good, who sets the pace, how many cars finish first? 1:16 - Drinking-game framing – first: modes, Flappy Wings, and energy talk as a playful premise for the episode. 2:12 - Key terms introduced – overtaking mode, boost mode, straight mode; why these matter and the energy conversation that follows. 3:00 - Energy harvesting context – Melbourne vs. Monza, four-megajoule storage, eight-and-a-half-megajoules per lap regen, and what changes in 2026. 3:34 - Fuel homologation discussion – what's homologated and the questions around first-race winners. 4:02 - First predictions – who wins the first race; Mercedes fuel homologation considerations. 4:56 - Podium predictions – two Mercedes–powered cars on the podium, with speculation on McLaren/others. 6:13 - Fan comments and realism – how viewers like Sadhana and Sarika weigh in on predictions. 7:12 - Finishing expectations – a spirited debate on how many cars will finish (DNFs vs finishers). 9:00 - Melbourne energy-regeneration deep dive – circuit characteristics, braking opportunities, and how regen shapes strategy. 10:52 - Battery dynamics explained – energy storage, harvesting per lap, and the concept of regen-driven performance. 12:21 - The frontier of energy management – why this topic matters and how it could redefine racing narratives. 14:07 - Overtakes and braking discipline – how many drivers will lock up; the evolving definition of a genuine overtake. 15:26 - Russell's win narrative and pole talk – pole favorites and the evolving lookout for race Winners. 16:23 - Leclerc/Russell statistics and overtake dynamics – how specs, grip, and battery affect racing reality. 18:45 - Overtake counts – bold predictions: 30 vs 60+ overtakes; chaos vs merit-driven moves. 22:29 - Grid-start drama – Bottas' start, grid penalties, Cadillac/Audi implications, and what the open grid could imply. 24:20 - McLaren and midfield chatter – Norris vs Piastri; where McLaren stands in the new era. 28:34 - Teammates and competitiveness – Verstappen vs Russell-era dynamics, gap analyses, and team strategies. 32:03 - Car lights and signaling – post-harvest indicators; what the lights tell us about energy deployment on track. 34:20 - Qualifying predictions – pole contenders, gaps, and the contested under/over one-lap pace in a resource-constrained era. 41:24 - Ex-racer watch – ex-driver-to-watch picks and the role of new racers like Arvid in 2026. 42:59 - Broadcast graphics and on-track SM boards – visualization of straight modes vs overtakes, and the new cadence of racing graphics. 46:38 - Upgrades and the Aston Martin case – who brings upgrades and what the Macarena wing debate hints at for Australia. 49:09 - Concorde-like commitments and Aston Martin – regulatory/operational imperatives and the potential penalties. 50:36 - Final wrap – what we want to leave Melbourne GP feeling like; closing notes and race-weekend expectations. 52:29 - Closing – post-Australia reflections and wrap-up cues. #F1 #F12026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years after Carlos Sainz left McLaren, his former team and his former teammate are the reigning Formula 1 World Champions. As he watched Lando Norris reach the summit of world motorsport, did he ever think ‘that could have been me?'.  Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Carlos reflects on leaving McLaren and becoming a race winner with Ferrari before joining Williams. He remembers feeling ‘powerless' during a difficult start to the 2025 season, and reveals the work which led him to stand on the podium later in the year.Carlos gives his first impressions of the 2026 F1 cars and explains why he wants to use the ‘peak' of his career to take Williams back to the top. Listen to other official F1 PodcastsF1 Nation Australia Grand Prix PreviewF1 Explains: what you need to know for 2026 This episode is sponsored by: Shopify: sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/beyondthegridQuince: go to quince.com/GRID for free shipping and 365-day returns.CarGurus: buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus.com

What are ProducerHead Loops?Gems from past conversations worth running back.Perfect for when you need a quick hit of inspiration.This Loop:In this ProducerHead Loop, Dan Giffin talks about something simple but transformative. Get off the grid.Coming from a drummer's background, Dan sees producers get overly locked into the visual structure of their DAWs. The grid becomes law. The lines become rules. But rhythm is not supposed to feel perfect. It is supposed to feel human. Swing the hi hats. Let the snare breathe. Trust the push and pull.He also challenges the way we rely on visuals when producing and mixing. Spectrum analyzers, waveforms, grids. They all provide information, but they can trick us into producing with our eyes instead of our ears. Dan's philosophy is clear. Trust your ears before your eyes. Feeling is more important than what you see.From Episode: 029. Part 1: Getting Out Of Your Head And Into Your Body feat. Dan GiffinConnect with Toru:* Website: torubeat.com* Instagram: @torubeat* YouTube: @torubeat* Spotify: Toru* Apple Music: ToruSubscribe to ProducerHeadGet new episodes and Loops delivered straight to your inbox. Hit that subscribe button if you're not already part of the community.This episode was co-produced, engineered and edited by Matthew Diaz.From ProducerHead, this is Toru, and in a way, so are you. Peace. Get full access to ProducerHead at producerhead.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Simple and Smart SEO Show, I'm joined by Brooke Grammer, host of the How I AI podcast, for a powerful conversation about what's really happening to content in the age of AI.If you've noticed that websites are starting to feel polished… but completely forgettable… you're not imagining it.This episode is a must-listen for creative entrepreneurs, Shopify sellers, service providers, and marketers who want to stay visible, (without sounding generic.)✨ Key Takeaways:Customer Language Beats Industry Jargon The words your customers use matter more than the technical terms you're trained in.SEO Is About Clarity, Not Cleverness Search engines (and AI models) reward content that clearly answers real questions in natural language.Voice Is Your Competitive Advantage In a world of AI-generated sameness, distinct brand voice becomes your strongest visibility asset.

Interview with Robin Dunbar, CEO, Grid MetalsOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/grid-metals-tsxvgrdm-fast-tracking-potential-on-lithium-nickel-copper-projects-5444Recording date: 2nd of March 2026Grid Metals Corp is advancing one of the world's rarest mineral opportunities—a cesium deposit in Manitoba, Canada, targeting production by 2027 in a market dominated by Chinese suppliers and constrained by extreme geological scarcity.The company has identified what CEO Robin Dunbar describes as one of only six cesium deposits ever discovered globally. With just three historically reaching production and only three new discoveries emerging despite intensive lithium exploration over the past five years, cesium's rarity drives premium pricing in a concentrated $400 million annual market where Chinese entities control 85% of supply.Grid Metals' development strategy diverges sharply from conventional mining economics. The shallow deposit, located 20-40 meters below surface, enables low-cost open-pit extraction of 50,000-100,000 tons of material. Processing relies on simple crush-and-sort technology using XRT optical sorting—eliminating the need for complex milling, tailings facilities, and environmental infrastructure that typically delay projects for years and require hundreds of millions in capital.The company has drilled approximately 100 holes with grades reaching 20-30% cesium oxide content. Based on prior discussions with nearby processor Tanco, concentrate could fetch $6,000-$9,000 per ton, potentially generating $30-100 million from an initial pit—representing 3-4 times Grid Metals' current $30 million market capitalization.Cesium applications span high-value sectors including drilling fluids for oil and gas wells, atomic clocks for military guidance systems, medical imaging, and emerging perovskite solar technology that increases photovoltaic efficiency by 25%. Supply constraints have historically limited adoption, creating latent demand that new supply could unlock.Grid Metals benefits from a critical timing advantage. Major competitor Power Metals' billion-dollar lithium-cesium project won't reach final investment decision until 2027, providing a 5-7 year market window. The company also maintains portfolio optionality through a 7-million-ton lithium deposit and a base metals joint venture with Teck Resources containing over $2 billion in ground metal value, providing diversified pathways to value realization.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/grid-metals-corpSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

VPPs – virtual power plants – continue to spark heated debate. Are they genuinely a fast, affordable way to add capacity to the grid? Or are they an overhyped concept that falls apart when electricity systems are under stress? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomes Colby Hastings, the senior director for residential energy at Tesla, to unpack what VPPs can and can't do for the grid.Colby explains how storage-based VPPs can behave very differently from the classic demand response that relies on consumers changing their behaviour. She sets out Tesla's thinking on VPPs, including its strategies for customer participation, reliability, and pay-for-performance. Tesla's model includes opt-outs, backup reserve settings, and transparency via an app. Customer choice is an important principle.Regular guest Amy Myers Jaffy also joins the show, and she debates what's holding VPPs back from scaling everywhere. Electricity market design can be critical for determining how fast VPPs are adopted. Other issues, including concerns about “double compensation” under net metering systems, are also important. Some regions are moving faster than others.Finally, Colby tells us what's coming next from Tesla and in the industry. Tesla's vehicle-to-grid plans are starting to take shape. A pilot, starting with the Cybertruck, was launched last month. And she explains why Puerto Rico is one of the clearest case studies for demonstrating the value of VPPs as critical infrastructure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Electricity underwrites nearly every aspect of modern life, yet decisions about power, cost, and control are increasingly opaque. New York Times energy correspondent Ivan Penn joins Mark Labberton to unpack how data centres, AI, utilities, and politics are reshaping the grid—and who ultimately bears the cost. "The real focus is who pays and who gets paid." In this episode with Mark Labberton, Penn reflects on his journey into journalism, his unexpected path into energy reporting, and how covering power revealed the economic forces shaping daily life. Together they discuss electricity as a moral and economic issue, the rise of AI-driven data centres, nuclear power's return, utilities versus tech giants, consumer vulnerability, racial inequity in journalism, and faith as a commitment to truth. –––––––––––––––– Episode Highlights "The real focus is who pays and who gets paid." "Electricity is the most important resource we have." "The utilities once the Goliath have suddenly become a David." "We wouldn't have need for any of this if you didn't build a data centre." "To be able to stop abuse with a pen is a powerful thing." –––––––––––––––– About Ivan Penn Ivan Penn is an energy correspondent for the New York Times, where he reports on electricity, utilities, nuclear power, data centres, and the economic forces shaping the energy transition. He has covered energy and utilities for more than fifteen years and has previously worked at the Los Angeles Times, Tampa Bay Times, Baltimore Sun, and Miami Herald. Penn's reporting has examined nuclear plant failures, grid reliability, climate pressures, and the growing influence of technology companies in energy markets. A longtime journalist shaped by investigative reporting, he is also attentive to issues of equity, public accountability, and consumer protection. Penn is a graduate of the University of Maryland and was the first black editor-in-chief of its student newspaper. He also holds a master's in global leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary and was a John S. Knight Fellow at Stanford University. His work reflects a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and public service journalism. Learn more and follow at nytimes.com/by/ivan-penn –––––––––––––––– Helpful Links and Resources Ivan Penn – New York Times profile https://www.nytimes.com/by/ivan-penn The New York Times – Energy and Environment coverage https://www.nytimes.com/section/climate Three Mile Island nuclear plant background https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/fact-sheets/3mile-isle National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners https://www.naruc.org PJM Interconnection electricity market https://www.pjm.com –––––––––––––––– Show Notes Childhood shaped by public-school educators and nightly news rituals Early journalism roots as school weatherman and student editor Becoming first Black editor-in-chief at University of Maryland paper "It was a powerful thing that I was able to experience." Early reporting career across major regional newspapers Assigned to energy and utilities beat as apparent punishment Broken Crystal River nuclear plant sparks investigative focus Anonymous source meeting at a Chili's launches major reporting trail NRC documents unlock public-records investigation Rare use of anonymous sources, reliance on verifiable documents Sixteen years covering nuclear, utilities, and electricity markets Nuclear renaissance promised dozens of reactors, delivered only two Return of nuclear amid AI-driven electricity demand Rise of small modular and advanced reactor proposals Debate over safety, fuel design, and reactor scale Data centers driving exponential growth in electricity demand "Anything connected to the grid plays a role." Grid costs shared across homeowners, businesses, and industry Tech companies argue for shared infrastructure responsibility Consumer advocates argue data centers cause new costs Utility regulation spanning local, state, and federal levels "The real focus is who pays and who gets paid." Tech giants eclipse utilities as dominant financial players Consumer advocates outmatched by utility and tech resources Journalism as faith-shaped commitment to truth and fairness –––––––––––––––– #EnergyPolicy #ElectricityGrid #Journalism #FaithAndPublicLife #AIInfrastructure #Utilities #ClimateEconomy –––––––––––––––– Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC's website at viewpoint.pwc.com.Energy demand is rising at a pace few anticipated, driven by AI, data centers, electrification, and industrial growth. In this episode, host Heather Horn speaks with Gayle Miller, Head of Strategic Investor Engagement for Brookfield's Global Client Group and Senior Advisor to its Renewable Power & Transition business, about what an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy looks like in practice—and how investors are evaluating risk, value, and sustainability reporting in this new era of energy security.In this episode, we discuss:3:59 – The forces influencing energy demand to accelerate6:28 – What an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy means in practice12:04 – How utilities, hyperscalers, and investors are working together to secure power16:49 – Grid constraints, demand smoothing, and AI-enabled optimization22:40 – The evolving energy mix: renewables, storage, gas and nuclear36:48 – Cap-and-trade, renewable standards, and emissions policy tools42:20 – Corporate climate commitments and the role of sustainability reportingLooking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards. About our guestGayle Miller is Head of Strategic Investor Engagement for Brookfield's Global Client Group and a Senior Advisor to the Renewable Power & Transition business. In this role, she oversees critical touchpoints and programs tailored for institutional clients and continues to advise on the energy transition.Prior to joining Brookfield in 2024, Ms. Miller was chief deputy of policy to the California Department of Finance and senior counselor on infrastructure and clean energy finance to the Governor, where she championed the state's landmark clean energy agenda. She previously was vice chair of the investment committee for the California Teachers' Retirement System and served as an advisor to the Governor for the California Public Employee Retirement System.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

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The AI infrastructure boom is rapidly reshaping how the data center industry thinks about power. What was once a relatively straightforward utility procurement exercise is evolving into a complex strategy spanning onsite generation, fuel logistics, financing, and system architecture. That reality framed a recent special edition of The Data Center Frontier Show Podcast, which recast and updated a pivotal DCF Trends Summit 2025 session: From Grid to Onsite Powering: Optimizing Energy Behind the Meter for Data Centers.  Moderated by Fengrong Li, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, the panel explored how operators are responding as interconnection timelines stretch and AI workloads surge. Li's framing emphasized a core shift: onsite power is moving from contingency planning to critical-path infrastructure. From the OEM perspective, David Blank of Siemens Energy noted that behind-the-meter deployments have accelerated sharply over the past year as developers confront multi-year waits for firm utility capacity. “Everyone would prefer grid power,” Blank said. “But in many cases, reliable access isn't available for five, ten, even ten-plus years.” Panelists agreed that AI's scale and speed are driving a structural rethink. Brian Gitt of Oklo described the moment as a return to industrial roots, with large loads once again building dedicated generation to meet growth timelines. At the same time, new technical pressures are emerging. AI clusters can produce sharp load swings, forcing developers to deploy fast-response buffering technologies such as batteries, flywheels, and supercapacitors to maintain stability. Despite differing technology paths—including gas turbines, hydrogen fuel cells, and advanced nuclear—the panel aligned on one common theme: modularity. Phased power blocks increasingly mirror how AI campuses are actually built and financed. The discussion also highlighted the growing importance of contract structures. Long-term offtake commitments, capacity reservations, and credit support are increasingly required to unlock equipment queues and fuel supply. Other panelists included Marty Trivette of AlphaStruxure and Yuval Bachar of ECL. The event was hosted by Data Center Frontier's Matt Vincent. The takeaway was clear: in the AI era, energy strategy has moved to the critical path—and for many operators, that path now runs behind the meter.

Send a textWhat happens when a former educator and industry veteran looks at the fragmented world of motorsports networking and decides to build a bridge?You get something bigger than an app.You get a connection.In this episode of the Late to Grid Podcast, we dive into the launch of RACERSHIP with founder Heidi Bandish. Heidi talks about what it means for racers, brands, and mentors to finally have a dedicated space to find each other and grow the sport together.From the halls of PRI… to the "Women with Drive" summit… to building a motorsports-exclusive networking platform, this episode is about the power of the network. It's about the evolution from cold-calling sponsors to building a "living resume" that speaks for you. And it's about how RACERSHIP is creating a structured, accessible gateway for the next generation of racers.

AI has seemingly taken over our lives in so many ways. Personally, I've seen a huge shift in the writing and journalism field for both staff and freelance writers. But one thing we often don't see is the energy being funnelled to AI data centers from our already stressed electrical grid. And it's not just a little bit of energy either– The 2024 US Data Center Energy Usage Report found that after a period of stagnation from 2014-2016, center energy demand grew, in part, due to expanded efforts to digitize data across economic sectors. And according to the International Energy Agency, data center energy use increased roughly 4% between 2018 and 2023. And by 2030, U.S. data center consumption is projected to grow by 133%.This rapid growth begs the question: Are we ready for the AI energy surge?To help explain how and why AI uses so much energy and what communities can do to prepare for increased energy demand, I'm joined by Dr. Naeem Turner. Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele is an engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Latimer Enterprises, an energy technology and services company focused on helping individuals, businesses, and communities take control of how they power their world through practical, affordable energy solutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from NYU Stern, and has spent the past decade developing tools, policies, and planning frameworks that support energy affordability, grid reliability, and resilient energy systems across the United States.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠Listener Survey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------Dr. Naeem TurnerLatimer Enterprises: ⁠https://www.latimerent.com/team/naeem-turner-bandele⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latimer-enterprises/Email: hello@latimerent.comSources:https://www.iea.org/commentaries/what-the-data-centre-and-ai-boom-could-mean-for-the-energy-sector⁠ ⁠https://www.belfercenter.org/research-analysis/ai-data-centers-us-electric-grid⁠ 

A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a new business friend and peer that sent me into a total tailspin.The TLDR; is that they said something relatively innocuous about my podcast & membership model…And it had me questioning everything about I know about success in online business.In this Clubhouse-exclusive episode, I share more of that story and the pep talk I've been giving myself since. To hear the whole thing, join the Clubhouse at offthegrid.fun/clubhouseWhen you do, you'll get access to over 40 bonus episodes (and counting), curated tech + creative business newsletters, and more. Plus your own private podcast feed, comments threads, and behind-the-scenes updates on the show.Please join the Clubhouse to support the show! And find this specific episode here :)     ** This episode was recorded & scheduled before the US joined Israel in bombing Iran over the weekend. At Off the Grid, we believe in food not bombs. We support the Iran people and protestors pursuing freedom in the face of extreme violence. But we don't believe in the US pattern of interventionism through warfare. Nor in a President who posts assassination updates on a social media platform he owns. For our US listeners, please join us in calling your representatives to stop these unauthorized military strikes. **

New analysis from Wood Mackenzie shows that 220 gigawatts of additional power demand from data centers is in the pipeline in the US, and 183 GW of that is already backed by firm commercial commitments. That is a huge amount to add in just a few years: it's equal to about 22% of US peak demand in 2025. The big question is whether the US electricity industry going to be able to meet that additional demand. And if so, how?On the second day of ACORE's 2026 Policy Forum in Washington, host Ed Crooks talks to industry leaders and experts about the answers to those questions. First he talks to Wood Mackenzie's Anna Shpitsberg, who is global head of power and renewables research. She breaks down the numbers on electricity demand from new data centers, and discusses some of the implications for the industry.Next up is someone whose role is right at the heart of the data center boom. Arthur Haubenstock is senior counsel at Equinix, which is one of the world's largest developers, owners and operators. He talks about what data centers actually need in terms of electricity supply, and gives his perspective on some of the controversies currently raging around the industry.A key issue for him is how data center developers can benefit local communities by cutting their electricity bills and strengthening the stability of the grid. He talks about the reality behind popular ideas such as BYOP (bring your own power) and BYONCE (bring your own new clean energy). And he explains why data centers often cannot be flexible loads on the grid, the constraints on backup generation, and why power grids matter.Ray Long, President and CEO of ACORE, then joins the show to talk about his key takeaways from the event. He says the AI-driven data center boom is creating great opportunities for all kinds of energy, including renewables and other low-carbon technologies. But progress is being slowed by three critical challenges: permitting delays, trade policy uncertainty, and regulatory bottlenecks.With electricity demand surging, he says, tackling those policy barriers is essential. Governments and the power industry need to find ways to stop electricity bills soaring and the grid becoming unstable, while enabling the infrastructure buildout required for AI. Finally, Ed talks to three entrepreneurs who are leading startup companies that aim to build the energy industry of the future. Kimberly Johnston of NextGen Energy, Saxon Metzger of Polaris Ecosystems, and Ebony Seymour of Ellement Group, explain the problems in energy that they are taking on, and talk about what they need to accelerate their growth.This episode is brought to you by ACORE, the nonpartisan nonprofit organization uniquely operating at the intersection of energy affordability, reliability, and clean energy deployment. ACORE is focused on strengthening the electric grid and driving clean energy investment that delivers for the American people. ACORE's membership includes industry leaders across the clean energy economy. Nearly 80% of the booming utility-scale domestic clean energy growth was financed, developed, owned, equipped, or contracted by ACORE members.  Visit www.acore.org to learn more about ACORE's work and upcoming events, like the ACORE Finance Forum on May 12-13 in New York City. See 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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Bud Weinstein argues that coal remains a vital base load power source for the US grid, noting that while coal's share has dropped to 15-20%, these plants are critical because they operate 24/7, meeting high electricity demands that renewables cannot always satisfy.