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(April 15,2025)ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.' Today, Mike talks about the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against Meta. Have a great Spring Break, I'll be right next door. LADWP argues it can't be sued for lack of water to fight the Palisades Fire.
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About 2,000 LADWP customers in the Palisades have their drinking water back since last month’s wildfire. LA County is offering wildfire relief grants for expenses that aren't covered by FEMA or insurance. It's election day today for some L.A. and Orange County residents. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
So much to read, yet, such little time. This reality notwithstanding, here are four articles I think you should check out this weekend and why. (This round-up can also be viewed on YouTube) 1. Aryan Brotherhood members found guilty of ordering L.A. County murders from prison – Matthew Ormseth, L.A. Times 2. LADWP paying upContinue reading TRUMP’S MASS DEPORTATION HITS ITS OWN WALL →
Early lawsuits are placing the potential blame of the LA fires on utility companies. The Eaton and Palisades fire have damaged flood control systems ahead of the rainy season. The insurance industry could be in trouble when the fire season starts. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
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Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. More than 6 million in LA remain under critical threat as high winds last through Wednesday. LA fires could cost more than $150BIL, estimate says. Destroyed Pacific Palisades school seeks temporary learning space for students after devastating fire. L.A City Council moves to bar some evictions amid fire emergency. Palisades fire victims sue LADWP over water supply issues.
(Wednesday 01/15/25)Los Angeles County hosts One Voice Media Briefing presenting the latest updates on impacts from the windstorm event affecting the Los Angeles region, including wildfires, power outages, road conditions and other updates. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about· PTSD after wildfires, medications that increase risk of falling, and why fitness matters more than weight loss.
Adam returns from his evacuation to Vegas with an update on the status of his condo and the surrounding structures on California's Pacific Coast Highway. He also discusses some clips that have gone viral in the wake of the wildfires, including one of a black, female, firefighter discussing the need for diversity in the LAFD and another of LA's water chief explaining why everything at the Dept. of Water & Power is done with “an equity lens.” Next, Adam recounts going through the process to become a firefighter and the one test that undid his application. He also discusses how the destruction in Los Angeles may streamline regulations when it comes to rebuilding the city, a Palisades woman ambushing Governor Newsom, and Hunter Biden losing his Malibu rental house. Then, Dawson joins to read the news including stories about Gov. Newsom issuing an executive order to suspend regulations for rebuilds, the LA fire chief saying the city failed residents in wildfire prep, and Mark Zuckerberg telling Joe Rogan that Biden officials would scream and curse when seeking removal of Facebook content. Thank you for supporting our sponsors: Chime.com/Adam http://Homes.com RuffGreens.com, use code: Adam
0:00 - LADWP boss Janisse Quinones is “powered by equity” 12:21 - Did the city fail you? LAFD chief Crowley: Yes 31:22 - Governor Gavin Newsom is in damage control mode, goes on liberal podcast to defend his name and blast Donald Trump as “delusional” and “ignorant.” Newsom dished out the blame for the California wildfires, pointing the finger at local leaders. 47:58 - Marcus Freeman talks race before Orange Bowl 01:01:03 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about the state of American foreign policy as President Biden leaves office 01:20:23 - Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review and author of The Rise of the New Puritans: Fighting Back Against Progressives’ War on Fun. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about the California wildfires. 01:36:28 - Thomas Baker is a retired FBI special agent and legal attaché and author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to FBI Director Christopher Wray's exit interview with 60 Minutes 01:54:57 - James L. Perry is the Founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, LLC. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the latest jobs report and the falling stock market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An update on the race between Republican Representative Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran, who's still leading with a razor-thin margin. More than 1200 people in Pacoima and Sun Valley will split a nearly $60 million settlement from the LADWP. And we pay tribute to the celebrated LA drag performer Sir Lady Java, who took on the LAPD in the 60s when it tried to shut down her shows. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
A 3.5 earthquake shook Malibu but was felt beyond. People in parts of the San Fernando Valley will get a payout following a years-long natural gas leak. The LA Zoo is getting hands-on to help out a few baby snakes. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
In Part 3 of Flanigan's Eco-Logic - Climate Resolve Series, Ted speaks with Jonathan Parfrey, Founder and Executive Director at Climate Resolve, LA's leading climate advocacy organization, committed to local climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases and improve the lives of Angelenos. Just back from New York Climate Week, he jumps right into his highlights from all the events, sharing that it was great to see a large California contingent there. Climate Resolve hosted an event that demonstrated bouncing sunlight back into space to help curb the greenhouse effect, raising greater awareness of the radiative forcing benefits of cool surfaces.In addition to the actions they have taken to curb the heat island effect and keep LA cool, Ted and Jonathan also discuss LADWP's dilemma (where Jonathan served as a commissioner from 2008-2013), and the tension of reaching 100% carbon free electric delivery by 2035, especially with the potential for using green hydrogen in peaker plants. They also discuss nonprofits' role in electoral campaigns, specifically Climate Resolve's stance on Proposition 4, and the best way to protect folks from heat waves.Jonathan concludes by sharing the numerous plans that Climate Resolve has helped develop for LA, including the LA County Climate Vulnerability Assessment, the LA County Sustainability Plan, the Long Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, the California Climate Adaptation Planning Guide, and the Fourth California Climate Change Assessment. He shares the difference between planning and implementation, and what his feelings are between the two approaches.
Jason Hunter, a former employee of Riverside Public Utilities, is still looking for answers regarding contracting activity he witnessed at the organization years ago. Bolstering his claims of wrongdoing is the fact that some of the individuals involved in the alleged activity are now serving prison sentences for later activities at Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. It's a wild story complete with employee harassment; police harassment; Federal Bureau of Information raids on LADWP offices; and conflicts of interest, as well as shell companies, luxury cars and beachfront condos.Hunter alleges that after years of seeking the truth and seeking an audit of the contracting activities he witnessed more than a decade ago, the alleged crimes were never punished. He is still waiting for the City of Riverside to perform the audit, which nobody can seem to complete.Check out the latest episode of People in Power to hear the whole story.
The Line Fire in San Bernardino County has grown to more than 17,000 acres. About 50,000 LADWP customers have lost power throughout the current heatwave. And maybe you've seen the autonomous Waymo e-taxis around town, but what's it like calling one? Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com
In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Janisse Quiñones, the new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, provides an overview of the steps the utility is taking to meet its goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2035 and discusses her long-term goals for LADWP.
(Airdate 7/10/24) Janisse Quinones is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. She is the first Spanish speaking and the first Latina to lead the agency. The LA DWP is partnering with KBLA Talk 1580 on a massive year-long climate justice initiative meant to amplify equity in the environmental justice space. www.LADWP.com/careers www.LADWP.com/Save www.LADWP.com/Events
Nicole Neeman Brady is a real standout in the world of water. An entrepreneur, an intrapreneur fund manager, mentor to countless emerging water professionals, she has packed a lot into her time in the sector. She's currently a managing director with Renewable Resources Group, where she oversaw the raising and deployment of the $927 million sustainable Water Impact Fund, the largest of its kind ever. She is also a public servant of considerable standing, having just left the board of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, which is the largest municipality in the US with an annual operating budget of $7.5 billion. And she previously served on the Colorado River Board of California. As you will hear, she's a deeply smart, generous, and reflective person with a fascinating career. Please enjoy my conversation with Nicole Neeman Brady. Subscribe to The Fundamental Molecule here: https://www.burntislandventures.com/the-fundamental-molecule For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamental-molecule/id1714287205 ----------- Nicole shares details from her transformative journey from early days at high-profile firms like McKinsey and Goldman Sachs to her pivotal role in pioneering distributed water treatment solutions. She discusses the challenges and strategies in water management amid climate change, the complexities of board governance, and the impact of strategic decisions on environmental sustainability. Throughout the episode, Nicole offers insights into water rights investing, the dynamics of the SPAC market, and the crucial role of storytelling in advocating for environmental issues. Episode Highlights: 0:00 Start 0:49 Introduction 2:00 Nicole's journey to the water sector 6:35 The Renewable Resources Group (RRG) 9:16 Fundraising around water 11:54 Investing in water rights 14:37 SPAC markets 19:11 Serving on the LADWP board 22:55 Running an effective board 27:09 The role of a board Chair 29:30 Nicole's perspective on MBAs and YPO 32:49 The future of water as an investable area 35:16 Communicating the water story Links: Burnt Island Ventures: https://www.burntislandventures.com/ Nicole Neeman Brady: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neemanbrady/ Quotes: “I saw the critical need for innovative solutions in water management.” “It can be a tremendous and clear opportunity to find a way to monetize water, to make investments in the sector while addressing water security challenges and really promoting sustainable and environmental good practices.” "My water journey…really began with a deep fascination and passion for sustainability and resource management." "We wanted to focus on distributed water treatment, really under the thesis that much like the energy sector, water too would move from large scale projects to more distributed solutions." "I think there's been a much more notable recognition of the climate change's impact on water sources and their lack of durability and resiliency." “We have to embrace storytelling as a strategic priority.” “If you feel like you're drowning in problems, there's always a solution waiting to be distilled.”
8 teens were taken to the hospital after being found in an "altered state of consciousness" near the tar pits, and investigators are trying to figure out why. Plus, the new head of the LADWP will make more money than any other city worker - a lot more. Find out what she says she'll do to earn it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships
FISH OPENER UPDATES· Please be mindful that most of the shoreline is still underwater. · There will be no shoreline camping in the Marina area or Hilton Bay.· First come camping in Beaver Cove only. · Camping and boat storage is limited.· Normal parking areas and availability will be for vehicles only.· Lakefront roadway access at the North Landing is expected to be impassible until late May.· Boat inspection begins April 24, click here for full schedule.Real time updates can be viewed on the Crowley Lake Fish Camp website. WATER SAFETY TIPS· Read and follow warning signs – these signs are there for your safety!· Be mindful of wet, muddy road conditions.· Keep a safe distance from rivers and stream banks - extreme erosion can compromise rivers and stream banks.· Stay on established trails or developed areas.· Please keep children close and dogs leashed while near moving water.· Avoid slippery rocks and logs.· Never enter waterways that are upstream from a waterfall.· Stay up to date on local conditions.To receive LADWP in the Eastern Sierra news and updates directly, subscribe at ladwpeasternsierra.com.Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comThe 2024 Big Bear Troutfest Powered by Suzuki is October 5-6, with over $30,000 in cash and prizes awarded, you gotta get signed up: https://wonews.com/product/troutfest2024/To subscribe to Western Outdoor News, and for more content, visit wonews.com or follow WON on Instagram and Facebook!
Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed his budget plans to address an almost $38 billion deficit this week. During the presentation, he slammed the Wall Street Journal for a recent wealth tax editorial. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani break it down. Then, there's been some notable departures in leadership in Los Angeles. Both the LA Times executive editor and the LADWP president stepped down from their roles. And Hunter Biden caused a commotion in Congress before his court appearance in downtown LA. In This Episode Read the Governor's Budget Summary Read the Politico piece on Anthony York
In our first episode of 2024, our guest is Anselmo Collins, Senior Assistant General Manager – Water System, at the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). We speak with Anselmo about LADWP's efforts to ensure safe and reliable water service to more than 4 million residents, in the face of climate change, a burgeoning population, and the ever-present threat of earthquakes. Join host Davion and Anselmo for this insightful discussion about water resilience in the City of Angels.
By 2035, LADWP plans to provide all power without coal or gas — just hydroelectric, geothermal, hydrogen, solar, and wind. They also vow no harm to low-income ratepayers. One workshop in Downtown LA has been tuning, restringing, and repairing broken instruments for LAUSD students for six decades. It's among the last of its kind. Jeff Boynton, a Highland Park native and lifelong artist, is a “circuit bender,” making music by toying with the circuitry of old electronic devices, like children's toys.
The L.A. Department of Water and Power is being awarded millions of federal dollars. Mayor Karen Bass speaks with KNX about what the grant money will be used for. Plus, a deadly crash closes PCH in Malibu, a celebration of life for Manhattan Beach officer Chad Swanson, and there's a big stink in Castaic coming from a landfill.
Consul General to the Pacific Southwest Israel Bachar comes on the show to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas. LADWP gets electricity from Utah that is from a coal fired plant. How Amazon's Ring camera network alters LA neighborhoods according to the LA Times. Many public libraries are offering Narcan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you curious to learn more about how Infrastructure L.A. will affect Los Angeles's water landscape? In this episode of SCWC, we are joined by three esteemed experts from Los Angeles County Public Works and the LA Department of Water and Power. They'll provide cutting-edge insights into the implications of this ambitious undertaking for water supply management and beyond—don't miss it! Joining the discussion is Mark Pestrella, the CEO and Director of Los Angeles County Public Works, bringing his expertise on infrastructure development and its implications for the county. Our second guest is Marty Adams, the general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, who will enlighten us on the crucial role of water supply management in this monumental initiative. Thirdly, we have Anselmo Collins, the senior assistant general manager of the water systems for LADWP and the chair of the Infrastructure Initiative's Water Committee. His insights into the integration of recycled water and sustainable practices will be instrumental in understanding the far-reaching impact of Infrastructure L.A. on LA's water landscape. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's embark on this enlightening journey through the world of Infrastructure L.A. and its profound implications for the future of water in Los Angeles.
On the HBO show Barry, for which comedian Emily Heller is a writer, there is a great deal of suspense, gunfire, and overall tension, which would make it hard for those characters to ever get any sleep. And come to think of it, we never see them do so. Fortunately, in real life, Emily has interests that are much more pastoral. She enrolled in a program by which she replaced her lawn with a variety of plants that are much better for water usage in Los Angeles and then the city reimbursed her for the project. It's all part of a grant program that Emily will explain in long, soothing detail.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.
Wayne Resnick and Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Hawai'i wildfires: 36 dead; Maui's Lahaina town burns. Protesters shutdown freeway in California. Case dropped as defense claims O.C. deputies planted drugs, tried to cover tracks. Biden orders ban on certain US tech investments in China. A class-action lawsuit offers free cash to many LADWP customers. Are you eligible?
After the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power asked NREL to help them figure out what would it take to get LA's entire grid running on 100% renewable energy by 2045, their study called the LA100 said it wasn't just possible to make the switch; it was possible to do it a decade sooner. So LADWP changed their goal. Instead of converting the grid by 2045, they'd do it by 2035. The scale of that transition is immense. Almost 4 million residents live within the city limits. Pulling it off would make LADWP the largest municipal utility in the country to run on 100% renewable energy.As director of power system planning at the utility, Jason Rondou and his team are tasked with figuring out how to deploy hundreds of gigawatts worth of wind, solar, and long term storage to meet the city's growing energy demands.And if done right, the city's transition could create nearly 10,000 new jobs and bring in $60 to $90 billion of new investment for the city.This week, Brad talked with Jason about the policies and programs LADWP is using to clean up the city's grid, and the ways that a public utility like theirs is uniquely suited to the challenge.This podcast is produced by GridX. GridX is the Enterprise Rate Platform that modern utilities rely on to usher in our clean energy future.
LADWP considers suspending shutoffs for nonpaying customers during extreme weather events. Pedestrian deaths in the region are four times the national average. Anaheim receives five million dollars in federal funding for transportation improvements. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
In this episode, Emily Morris of startup Emrgy discusses the promise of small-scale hydropower and the opportunities it could provide for both power infrastructure and water management.(PDF transcript)(Active transcript)Text transcript:David RobertsHello Volts listeners! I thought I would start this episode with what I suppose is a disclaimer of sorts. I suspect most of you already understand what I'm about to say, but I think it's worthwhile being clear.Every so often on this show, like today, I interview a representative from a particular company, often a startup operating in a dynamic, emerging market. It should go without saying that my choice of an interviewee does not amount to an endorsement of their company, a prediction of its future success, or, God forbid, investment advice. If you are coming to me for investment advice, you have serious problems. I make no predictions, provide no warranties.The fact is, in dynamic emerging markets, failure is the norm, not the exception. My entire career is littered with the corpses of startups that I thought had clever, promising products — many of whom I interviewed and enthused about! Business is hard. In most of these markets, a few big winners will emerge, but it will take time, and in the process most promising startups will die. Such is the creative destruction of capitalism. I'm not dumb enough to try to predict any of it.More broadly, I am not a business reporter. I do not have much interest in funding rounds, the new VP, or the latest earnings report. (Please, PR people, quit pitching me business stories.) I do not know or particularly care exactly which companies will end up on top. I am interested in clever ideas and innovations and the smart, driven individuals trying to drag them into the real world. I am interested in people trying to solve problems, not business as such.Anyway, enough about that.Today I bring you one of those clever ideas, in the form of a company called Emrgy, which plops small hydropower generators down into canals.Now I can hear you saying, Dave, plopping generators into canals does not seem all that clever or exciting, but there's a lot more to the idea than appears at first blush. For one thing, there are lots more canals than you probably think there are, and they are a lot closer to electrical loads than you think.So I'm geeked to talk to Emily Morris, founder and CEO of Emrgy, about the promise of small-scale hydropower, the economics of distributed energy, the ways that small-scale hydro can replicate the modularity and scalability of solar PV, and ways that smart power infrastructure can help enable smarter water management.Alright, then, with no further ado, Emily Morris of Emrgy. Welcome to Volts. Thank you so much for coming.Emily MorrisThank you for having me. It's exciting to be here.David RobertsYou know, I did a pod a couple of weeks ago about hydro and sort of the state of hydro in the world these days. And one of the things we sort of touched on briefly in that pod is kind of small-scale, distributed hydro, but we didn't have time to really get into it. And I'm really fascinated by that subject in general. So it was fortuitous a mere week or two later to sort of run across you and your company and what you're doing. Your sort of model answers a lot of the questions I had about small-scale hydro.Some of the problems I saw in small-scale hydro, just because it just seems to me so at once small, but also kind of bespoke and fiddly. And your model sort of squarely gets at that. So anyway, all of which is just to say I'm excited to talk to you about a model of small-scale hydro that makes sense to me and some of the ins and outs of it.Emily MorrisYeah, absolutely. And I'm thrilled to be here. I'm thrilled to tell you more about our model. And I love that you called small-scale hydro bespoke because I was talking with one of the larger IOUs a few weeks back and they referred to hydro as artisanal energy. And I got such a kick out of that because it is in so many ways, hydro can often be a homeowner's pet project that has a ranch or something like that. And bringing hydro into a world in which solar panels are taking over distributed generation and utility scale, and doing it in such a standardized, modular, repeatable format, bringing that architecture into water, is something that hasn't yet really been done successfully. And what we're trying to do here at Emrgy.David Robertsit is kind of like a lot of this echoes solar. It's sort of an attempt to sort of replicate a lot of what's going on with solar. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Let's start the business model is, to put it as simply as possible, is you make generators and you plop them down into canals. So let's start then with canals, because I suspect I am not alone in saying that I've gone almost all my life without thinking twice about canals. I know almost nothing about them. Like, what are they? Where are they? How many are there?This water infrastructure kind of surrounds us is almost invisible. So just talk about canals a little bit. What are they used for and where are they and how many are there? What's the sort of potential out there?Emily MorrisYes, canals are almost invisible, but my goal is that after this podcast, you'll never look at a canal the same way you'll look at it, as a source of energy. That, man, we should be tapping that energy and using it. Canals are our main target market. They're really our only target market right now. We get asked all the time, well, couldn't you do this in a river? And couldn't you do this in tides? And the answer is yes. If you're focused on the engineering but as a commercial founder at Emrgy, I'm focused on the market and where can we install projects today that can be immediately delivering economic benefit and environmental benefit.And so canals are that market. A canal is an open channel of water conveyance that's moving water from one place to another for a specific purpose. That purpose might be because it's raw water that's being delivered into the city to be treated for drinking water. It could be that it's an agricultural channel taking water from a river out to farmland. It could be an industrial flow of water that's coming from a large brewery or a large factory and delivering that into either a river or another piece of water conveyance. But canals are seemingly invisible. I'll be honest, when I started Emrgy, I thought that the technology would first thrive in a water treatment environment.There's 30,000 water treatment plants in the US. And many tens of thousands all around the world. And that water is running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365. And man, the ability to take something modular that looks and feels like solar in terms of its ability to seamlessly integrate into the surrounding infrastructure, but deliver power in a baseload format was something that immediately, I thought, water treatment. Yet when I was really early in my entrepreneurial journey, we did our first pilot at the city of atlanta's largest water treatment plant. And I went out to Los Angeles and gave a white paper on it at LADWP.And when I was there, the city of Denver had two representatives there. And they came up to me after my presentation, and they said, we think you're thinking about this all wrong. You got to come to denver and see what we've got in terms of water infrastructure. And when I went out to Denver that next couple of weeks, I spent three days touring probably 500 or 600 miles all around the Denver metro area of canals that are transporting water. You may not know that the water you drink in denver actually comes from the other side of the continental divide, and they bring it into the city of denver through a series of canals and storage reservoirs that allow for the appropriate amount of treated and stored water for the city.And so when I was there, I thought about, okay, as a business model, being able to deliver one to ten of these modules at 30,000 water treatment plants sounds like I need a big sales force. And then looking at the Denver infrastructure and seeing hundreds of miles of uniform canal that's transporting water where thousands or tens of thousands of these generators could be deployed with one partner just made a ton of sense. And so then I started peeling back the curtain on that.David RobertsYou say one partner. So are most of these two of the sort of features of canals? That came as somewhat of a surprise to me, and I'm sure you're familiar with this response is, first, when I thought of canals, the first thing I thought of was agriculture. I assumed they were mostly out in farmland. But what you have discovered is that they are laced throughout urban infrastructure, they are in cities.Emily MorrisOh, absolutely. It's both. It's certainly both. Our project we have a project with the city of Denver that overlooks the Denver skyline right there near the city. And if you overlay a map of Phoenix roadways with map of Phoenix waterways, you can see two highly sophisticated transport systems all throughout the metropolitan area. Not just Phoenix, think of Houston 22 canals and bayou's flow all throughout the urban metro area that are both a source of water or even an attraction for the city, but also have an inherent energy, sometimes too much energy during hurricane season and whatnot to be able to harvest and hopefully deliver value from as well.David RobertsYeah, and so the other feature is they're not privately owned for the most part. Most of these canals are operated by a city municipal water district.Is that sort of the standard?Emily MorrisYeah, that's correct. Typically there is an organization that manages the water infrastructure, the canal infrastructure. It is often public. It can be a political subdivision, like a municipality or a local not for profit organization or co-op. It also can be a private canal company, although those typically remain nonprofits. They're typically a public service for the good of the recipients of the water.David RobertsBut the point is, you are not having to track down a bunch of individual owners of individual canals. You can get at a bunch of canals through one partner.Emily MorrisThat's absolutely the case. And it's all public record the managers of water infrastructure and their contact information. You're not going and knocking on someone's home asking if you can put something in the backyard or something like that. This is an operated and often, from their contractual perspective, they're typically buying water from an entity and selling water to a series of entities, buying water from the US Government and selling it to farmers, something like that. And so the reporting aspects about that water that flows through, they tend to be detailed. They tend to be long running. And so as you think about developing a resource assessment of how much energy is inherent in that water that you can produce electricity from, it's not necessarily like needing to go build a MET station and understand exactly what resources there.They're typically well organized, well operated, and well documented.David RobertsA well characterized resource.Emily MorrisAbsolutely.David RobertsOkay, so you go to these canals. You make a deal with the owners of these canals, and then you go plop down energy generators into the canals. Let's talk about the generators, try to give the listeners kind of a sense of how big one of these things is and kind of what it looks like. What are you plopping down into the canal?Emily MorrisIn terms of physical size. Our generators are an eight foot cube, and they have their own precast concrete structure that holds them together. So you can think of sort of half of a precast concrete culvert, if you are familiar with the construction world, that is an eight foot cube. We do that strategically, they are easy to lift and handle.They're easy to transport by trucking or other means. You can even containerize them if you need to. And we place those into the channels without doing any construction, any modification, any impounding of the channels, which is a really important part of the canals, because, as I mentioned before, that water is going to a destination for a purpose. And so going in and saying, yeah, we're just going to build a dam right here in the middle of your canal doesn't seem to resonate so well. And so being able to bring something in that's fully self supported can be placed into the channel and held there by its own weight.And it only weighs about seven tons, so it's not a super heavy lift, but it's hydrostatically, designed to not shift or slide or overturn once the water hits it. And inside of that culvert or the concrete structure, there is a vertical axis turbine that looks probably very similar to vertical axis wind turbines that many of the listeners will be familiar with. And so they take advantage of the kinetic energy in the flow using the swept area of the turbine and the speed of the water, and generate torque and speed around the shaft up to the power takeoff and the generator. And so physically, they're eight foot cubes.But from a power perspective, our smallest turbine that we sell is a 5 kilowatt turbine. And it's the same physical footprint that the 8 by 8 cube, but it can generate mechanically and electrically up to 25 kilowatts per turbine based on the depth and the speed of the water.David RobertsI was going to ask whether the sizes vary. So the generator, the eight foot cube is standard. All the generators come in these eight foot cubes, but the generators themselves vary in size based on the water flow.Emily MorrisYeah, that's exactly right. We do have a deeper water platform that goes up to about 18ft of water, and then we're working on an even deeper platform in conjunction with the DOE. But right now, our main platform is the eight foot cube. And the beauty of water is that the power is exponential by the speed of the water. And so we can place a turbine in and it can generate 5 kilowatts at say a shallower, slower speed. Or that very same equipment can put out five times the power output if placed in a different location. And so as we think about coming down the cost curve, growing to scale, we can immediately find higher density resources that make sense today, even as a young company that hasn't quite gotten fully to the quantities that other adjacent industries like solar and wind have.David RobertsRight. So I have a bunch of questions about that. But just this question about size brings up the question about canal size. If you have a standard sized module, I'm assuming that canals themselves are relatively standardized in size. With this eight foot cube, can you confidently say, we can go to more or less any canal and it'll work? Or do canals also vary?Emily MorrisCanals vary, but not substantially. There are standard sizes, and our eight foot cube does cover a wide envelope of canals in the US. And abroad. We do see, though, that this is the array planning and array specification, which is how we deploy these. We never deploy them as single turbines, but really as arrays, just like solar and wind, that with the arrays. It's a very similar planning method to solar is you look at your total square footage across the canal, you look at the gradient of fall along the canal, and you plan out the optimized number of turbine modules that make sense for that canal.So sometimes if you have a canal that's 18 feet wide, rather than build two 9 foot cubes, all of a sudden, you do two 8 foot cubes, right. And you standardize and you optimize for cost even if you're not squeezing every single ounce of power out of that flow. And I think that's one big thing that differentiates energy and distributed hydro from traditional sort of small-scale hydro is we're optimizing for cost and scale rather than for utmost efficiency, which is typically where hydro really focuses.David RobertsRight. And Volts listeners are very well educated on the fact that the modularity, the small-scale and modularity of solar panels are a huge piece of why they have proven so adaptable and grown so fast. Like the advantages you get from standardization and modularity vastly outweigh whatever sort of marginal gains you could get on either side in a particular canal.Emily MorrisAbsolutely. We're big believers in that, our smallest module is an order of magnitude larger than a solar module. But you should think of it absolutely in that same way. We do have people, especially the folks that are really focused in hydro, they say to us, "Oh, your modules are so small, 5 kilowatts or 25 kilowatts, that's so small." And I say to them, "No one ever goes to the solar field and say, 'Hey, your panels are so small.'" It's a totally different mindset that you have to be thinking of the module as the panel, as the individual generator that ultimately goes into the array. And yes, our arrays will likely continue to be on the distribution scale rather than on the utility scale or the large transmission scale. But no question the aggregation of modules is how power grows, this generation of renewables.David RobertsWell, let's try to get a sense of just how big they are power wise. So, 5 kilowatts to 25 kilowatts, what's a typical array, and then what's the output of a typical array, and then maybe just to help the listeners kind of get their head around it, how does that sort of compare to an array of solar panels? Like, if I'm the owner of a canal or a network of canals, and I'm trying to decide, do I want to put a bunch of these in there or do I want to say cover the canals with solar panels? What's the scale comparison there?Emily MorrisWell, if you're asking me which one you should do, I would absolutely say both. The answer is both. One does not preclude the other, because this is a great real estate segment to be able to convert to renewables of all types. But when you think about our systems at 25 module, let's say that's 40 turbines to be a megawatt. And some canals are on the smaller side that we look at maybe enough for two or three modules across, some of them maybe ten modules across, just depending on the width of the canal. And so you could place 40 modules as close as, say, half a mile away across those four rows of ten, or it could be spread a much longer distance, it could be a mile or 2 miles for that.And really we're optimizing for spacing. Obviously, you don't want to run cable to the point of interconnect any further than you have to. We're optimizing for hydraulics. You want the energy to recover after being taken out by our turbines as it flows downhill. And then ultimately, we want to co-locate these with the offtake and whether that's directly into the grid or behind the meter with a particular industrial or municipal client. Those are typically how we think about this. But when you think about covering a canal in solar panels, I don't have the specific statistics on how many linear feet equates to a megawatt or things like that, necessarily, but you're going to see, most importantly, that you need three times the power output or potentially more to overcome the differences in capacity factors. So with our system, they're typically operating 24 hours a day.David RobertsSo in these canals that water flows through, water is constantly going through there 24 hours a day. I would think some of it at least would be sort of like scheduled or go in one direction and then another direction. Are they all steady 24 hours flows?Emily MorrisNot everything is consistent, of course, but I would say that in the water space, the capacity factor is determined by seasonality and or maintenance schedules, but less by intermittency. It's actually pretty bad for a canal to be turned on, turned off, turned on, turned off, because you end up having other maintenance challenges, things that break issues in the canal.David RobertsSo they want to run them?Emily MorrisThey want to run them continuously. Yes. And so depending on what the water is being used for, whether it's a certain area of cropland and therefore there's a seasonality to the flow that's fairly common, or if it's municipal, it may be a year round flow. Or depending on your region in the arid Southwest, you'll see perennial flows a lot more frequently than you will, let's say in Montana or Idaho, where there's obviously quite harsh winters.And so in our case, we target canals that can be the most predictable in their flow and the most continuous. Yet if you have a site that is only running six months out of the year, getting to that 40% to 50% capacity factor because let's say it runs constantly through that six months of the year can still lead to an incredibly exciting impactful project overall with good returns, even though it's not on every day. Right? It's a different mindset.David RobertsRight.Emily MorrisI have definitely had water districts say. "Well, what do I do in November, December, January if we're not flowing water?" And I said, "You may not think about it, but every night when you go to sleep, your solar panels also aren't working." It's just a different mindset of something not working every day for 90 days rather than not producing every night. And so doing that educational piece to where projects in terms of their output and their economic value can be highly competitive even at the shorter seasons with canals.David RobertsRight. So the basic point here is that while these generators may not crank out as much power as a solar panel while they're generating, they are generating much more often. They're generating around the clock. And so you have to have kind of three times the power output from a solar panel to end up matching the total power output.Emily MorrisThat's right.David RobertsThey have the advantage of being base-loady, basically.Emily MorrisExactly. That's typically what we see is that for canals that are running the majority of the time, you'll ultimately need if you want the equivalent amount of annual energy, you'll need a power capacity on your solar that would be about three times larger than what you would need on the hydro side.David RobertsInteresting. Okay, so you go to a water district, you say, "Hey, we want to generate some power from your canals." You do an analysis of the sort of optimal kind of spacing and placing and then what, a truck comes in or a crane comes in and just sort of like drops these things one by one in the canal. It sounds like installation would be pretty straightforward and pretty low footprint, is that true?Emily MorrisThat's absolutely true. It sounds too simple to say in some ways, but yet simply lifting the turbines and placing them into the channel, making sure that they're level, making sure they're not sitting on top of debris, or boulders or something like that, that may have fallen in the canal is important. But placing them in the canal correctly is the most important aspect of the installation. That's unique to Emrgy.David RobertsSo they're not connected in any way it's just the weight of the thing holding it in place. It's not literally not connected to anything. There's no screwing or attaching or bracketing.Emily MorrisThat's correct. There is nothing that is physically attaching it to the canal.David RobertsSo easy to take out.Emily MorrisOwners love this. Yes. Because they can take it out if they needed to ...David RobertsOr move itEmily Morris... often. Because these are operated channels they often will, once every five years or on some periodic schedule, drive up and down the canal or drive a bulldozer down and make sure that all the debris is out or something like that. So they love the flexibility. We tend to see that canal owners like the flexibility of being able to take them out. Now onshore each turbine, or each cross section, I should say, has a power conversion system that has both the control system as well as the power conditioning. And that is something we deliver as well. And it sits on a concrete pad on the side of the channel. But then as you connect those together electrically and then connect them to the grid, there's no innovation from Emrgy there. It's just optimization based on the appropriate electrical balance of system design.And so as we think about partnerships with other types of developers, other renewable developers, there isn't a special skill set that installers would need to have to be able to install our system. The balance of system is essentially exactly the same as distributed solar. And all you would need to do is be able to place the turbines in the canals correctly.David RobertsInteresting. Yeah, I like simple and dumb. That's resilient and that's what can spread fast.Emily MorrisAnd maybe I'll just mention that when I first started this business, I thought it was too simple. I assumed that somebody had already done this before, that it seemed pretty obvious. And as I looked deeper into it, I learned really the two things that I believe have held this space back that now are no longer barriers. One of them is regulatory. And that gets a little bit back to why we focus on canals in general, is that up until 2015, I believe it was all water in the US was permitted for power in the same way. So to place our system in a canal would have been permitted and regulated the same way it would in a river. And in 2015, FERC enacted the qualifying conduit exemption which stated that electric projects within water conduits or conveyance systems were exempt from FERC licensing up to 40 megawatts per project.David RobertsInteresting.Emily MorrisAnd so now our projects are fully exempt from FERC licensing. And it's a 30-day notice of intent to FERC requesting that exemption, which is lightning fast compared to other projects.David RobertsYes. So you're not dealing with permitting issues, NIMBY issues, all the sort of like land issues, all the stuff that's bedevilling wind and solar right now you're sort of doing an end run around that stuff.Emily MorrisWe'd like to think so. I mean, projects are always controversial to some extent, and every neighbor may have an idea of what they'd like to see in the canals. But in terms of general regulatory approvals and project buy in, we tend to see this being much lower barriers than many of the other types of land based systems. The other thing that was a major barrier that has since been lifted is the growing ability to use solar designed or solar inspired smart inverters for technologies and generators other than solar.David RobertsLet's talk about that first. Maybe, I don't want to assume first, maybe just tell listeners what does an inverter do and what does it mean for it to be smart? And maybe tell us about how those were developed in solar.Emily MorrisSure. So the generation of the power from the water or from the sun typically has been done over many decades and even centuries in terms of hydro, very successfully. The physics of getting energy out of a resource is something that is fairly straightforward. Now, the modern scalability of being able to replicate that in thousands of locations all around the world, conveniently into our modern electricity grid, is something that I would say has been hugely influenced through the development, industrialization and scalability of the smart inverter. And what I mean by that is actually readying the power, conditioning the power, making it grid compliant and ready for delivery into the grid, has received billions of dollars of industrial development in the solar industry to take it down in size and form factor as well as in efficiency.And if that was not available to us, and Emrgy had to build out an industry much like solar to drive industrial development of power conversion and power delivery, to be able to install it globally, we would be on a 20- to 30-year timeline. We would need billions of dollars and or it would just be really slow. If we had to do all custom power equipment, then every utility would have to come in and do a full engineering review of what we were building, whether it would cause problems to the grid. And what we have been able to take amazing advantage of is the ability to utilize a smart inverter that was originally designed for solar and largely used in solar, and be able to use that to control our hydro-generator without invalidating its utility certifications.You have to know quite a bit about power systems, perhaps, to know that controlling the power curve in a hydro-turbine and controlling the power curve in a solar panel is very different, a lot trickier than one might think. And being able to manage the torque and speed, to be able to manage and optimize a power point along the curve is tricky when you're trying to use a device that was made for a different industry. And so one of the biggest areas of Emrgy's technology, development and innovation is not necessarily in the. Physics in the water of how we're getting energy out of the water.It's really how are we delivering that electricity now to the grid in the most cost effective, high efficiency and streamlined way. And being able to use the same inverters that the solar industry is using helps put us on a much closer playing field to be able to deploy these projects in an apples to apples way. And even, as you mentioned, do you do solar or hydro and canals? It's great to do both and potentially even put them right into the same inverter. And that's the beauty of where distributed generation, I believe, is going, is to a flexible environment where you can have that base load, have your peaking load, have your energy storage and share as much of the cost along the system as you can.David RobertsSo you can just use smart inverters that are designed for solar off the shelf. There's no engineering or tweaking or fiddling you have to do.Emily MorrisSo we're prohibited from doing a ton of tweaking inside the inverter because obviously they go through quite a level of utility compliance and we can't necessarily change that. However, what we have is a power controls unit. It's a NEMA panel that looks like a standard electrical panel that sits right next to the inverter and that contains all of our fairly sophisticated controls and mechanisms to allow us to control our system and have it communicate with the solar inverter in a language that the solar inverter understands most of our innovation. And IP in that area sits in that power controls unit rather than in the inverter itself.David RobertsGot it. And so what do we mean when we say smart inverter? I've always kind of wondered, do people just say that because it's like sophisticated? Or is there a clear distinction between a dumb inverter and a smart inverter?Emily MorrisI'm probably not best equipped to handle that question, but I can say that from our perspective, using the inverters that we do use enables us to have both the smart capabilities as it relates to grid following, ensuring the grid islanding or other types of issues are matched. But also for us, having the data aspect of what's collected in that inverter and the amount of information that we can pull off of it is very helpful for us. I mean, we collect data in a number of ways and using the solar inverter or the smart inverter helps us to triangulate and calibrate that data to ensure its accuracy. So, for example, the inverter will give us power output, real time data in that regard, while we also have sensors off board the system in the water that reads flow information, speed information.And so we know if there's a change in power, is that related to a change in flow and we can calibrate that via the sensors, or is it related to an issue in the system? And using both the data off the inverter as well as off of our other data collection systems, helps us to diagnose and monitor device health as well as to especially as we continue to innovate, predict and alert water infrastructure owners of decisions they may need to make.David RobertsThe obvious service you're providing to a water district is we're going to give you some power, some economical power. But I'm wondering about, if you're collecting so much information about water flow, is that information helpful to the canal owners? In other words, are you able to improve the actual operation of the water infrastructure itself?Emily MorrisWe are, and I believe that this will continue to evolve as the industry continues to evolve as well. But right now the water management, especially out in the field, is managed by an aging population. I think the last figure I saw that the average what they call a ditch tender or ditch rider, someone that is monitoring the health of the water conveyance system, the average age of that title is 56 years old.David RobertsA familiar story in so many of these areas.Emily MorrisYeah. So recruiting young talent, recruiting the right type of personnel is tough and so being able to provide data that can integrate back into a SCADA system or otherwise be able to inform those that are not in the field things that may be happening in the canal is definitely valuable. Now over time as well. The canals have been operated for mainly one purpose for many decades now, which is to deliver water and earn revenues off of delivering that water. They're selling the water now as they will be running water and earning revenues from generating power along the way.Working with water districts to optimize their irrigation schedules or their deliveries, to be able to take advantage ...David RobertsSo they could change the way they do things to optimize power delivery too?Emily MorrisYes, I mean, this is one of the very few generation types, particularly on the distribution grid, that is a controllable feedstock. And so to the extent that a water district can generate double the revenue by flowing water during specific times, there are incentives to do so.David RobertsInteresting.Emily MorrisAnd we can provide those. And so aligning incentives between the water district Emrgy and the farmers that they serve to be able to really bring a powerful force of renewable energy onto the grid at the right times of day or the right times of year is something that we believe distributed hydro has a unique ability to do.David RobertsSo I'm guessing that this is in early days, this idea of a water district sort of co-optimizing water usage and power output. I would guess that there's a lot of running room there to find efficiencies and find better ways of doing things.Emily MorrisThat's right there is it's early days. I mean, we are working one of our municipal clients, the canal that we're installed within, its only job is to manage water levels between two reservoirs. So there is a ton of operational flexibility within that section and being able to work with them on optimization of the water flows to drive power is something very straightforward. Now, there are other districts that have been doing things the same way for 50 years. And perhaps they're going to be more of the districts where you have to put the incentive out there first, let them start to see how it changes their income with a change in flow and guide them on that, and we'll see it over time.But this is one thing that we talk about a lot at Emrgy, is how to adequately predict future behaviors with water as a function of how this partnership can work together and provide them both the data, the revenues and other services that are helpful.David RobertsYou could even imagine water districts with an array of these turbines installed maybe playing a role in demand response type things. In other words, they might have the ability to sort of turn it up and down on demand as a source of value.Emily MorrisAbsolutely, and they can do it both on the water side as well as somewhat on the power side as well. If you're familiar with the energy water nexus, the concept that it takes quite a bit of electricity to move water, move and treat water, a lot of these water districts are huge electricity consumers. And so one thing we often talk about with districts is what are their highest consumers of electricity? Is it a particular groundwater well? Is it a particular pumping plant? Is it a particular water treatment facility? How can we both utilize the water to drive demand response and to drive smart operation of water and therefore power?As well as should we cluster these systems around some of those highest consumers even in some ways behind the meter or along with energy storage to where they're able to keep that demand down into a whole different echelon from what they've been operating at?David RobertsRight. Well, this raises the question of in your installations so far, who's buying this power? Who's the modal kind of consumer? Is it the water districts themselves? I mean, they're big electricity consumers. You can see this as kind of a self contained loop kind of thing where they're sort of generating the power that they're using or are you selling it into the grid? Are you selling it to particular off takers or is there a standard model yet?Emily MorrisThere's not a standard model yet. I would say the most common models are power purchase agreements directly with the water district so buying power from us rather than from the grid. And in many cases, if we're in states that have advantageous net metering, which I know are becoming fewer and fewer each year, but able to use that type of arrangement where essentially they're receiving a bill credit and then remitting those savings onto EmrgyDavid RobertsAnd net metering works the same here as it does for solar panels?Emily MorrisYeah, exactly the same. Exactly the same. Down to the same form you fill out from the utility, all the same. And then there are certain states that have advantageous hydro avoided cost contracts where we can just pull directly on a standard offer from the IOU in the area that can allow for a bit of a streamlined contract negotiation. Then when you're meeting with the district, you're only talking about how much we're going to be paying the district to host the system and share those revenues with the IOU rather than contracting with them on power purchase directly.David RobertsRight. A little easier for them. And that sort of raised my next question, which is, is the business model that you go to a water district and sell it these turbines and then it operates these turbines, or is this a power as a service type of arrangement where you own the turbines and operate them and just sell the power to the districts?Emily MorrisYeah, Emrgy has always been organized with a goal toward power as a service. We're currently doing that, although in our first reference projects, we needed to sell the turbines just to get equipment out there, get people familiar with it, which we were successful in doing. Now we're focused primarily on a power as a service model. Although water does tend to be an industry with a high value on ownership. And so many of the districts we work with, they're either interested in being a part owner, they're interested in a future buyout option or transfer of ownership option, just because it's quite common that the manager of the water district grew up at the water district, had maybe a father or grandfather that worked there.And so they focus on generational outcomes. They want to see long lasting systems. They don't want to see us come in, plop something in and then blaze off. They want to know that we're going to be there for the long haul, which with water power that is one of the other benefits is that this is an electromechanical system that if properly maintained, will last for many decades. It doesn't have that inherent chemical degradation.David RobertsRight, solar panels are I think the official is 20 years, or in practice they last a little longer than but I think they're like generally certified for 20 years of operation. What's one of your turbines? Is there a specific fixed time period that you guarantee or how long will these last?Emily MorrisYeah, well, we market 30 years. We seek out 30-year contracting arrangements on both site hosting and power production and sales. But truly there's nothing that drives that 30 years aside from that's what our clients are used to seeing from solar or wind or other types. For us, if these systems continue to be maintained, well, we do do an overhaul every 15 years and make sure that all the equipment is well maintained. But ultimately I was just in Idaho, a few weeks ago and there was a hydro-plant there that had similar materials, similar bearings, similar turbine blades, generators.It was 113 years old. And I won't live long enough to know if one of our turbines can last that long, but there isn't anything inherent of the system that just breaks down and ultimately causes it not to function.David RobertsRight. So another question is which these days I find myself asking every guest, which is what is IRA doing for you? Is the Inflation Reduction Act helping you in some specific way either in manufacturing these things and by the way, they're manufactured here in the US?Emily MorrisThey are.David RobertsSo that's domestic content, what's your relationship with the IRA?Emily MorrisWhile we are still early in how the IRA is being implemented and transacted against within our projects, the understanding of how the IRA will provide advantage to the projects is massive for us. You're spot on. Our systems qualify for both the production tax credit and the investment tax credit. And by both, I mean either we can use either one. We meet the requirements for the domestic content requirement, and many of our projects that we're seeking are in energy communities as well.David RobertsOh, right.Emily MorrisAnd so the opportunity for quite a substantial tax benefit as a function of these projects. And I'll say, in addition, some of the other major IRA programs or BIL programs that funded both the Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, OCED, or the USDA's Rural Energy for America program, the REAP program, are also incredibly advantageous to our projects. A substantial amount of our project pipeline right now is in USDA REAP eligible census tracts, which means that they qualify for either loan guarantees, which provides for commercial lenders to be able to offer lower interest lending to the project, or grant programs for renewable energy systems up to a million dollars each. And so these can provide, especially given that these are not exclusive, so we can bring in both REAP loan guarantees as well as the IRA tax benefits into the same project, making them incredibly attractive even in an earlier stage of a company where we haven't yet optimized cost and whatnot.David RobertsInteresting, so you're already in a position where you can go to a water district and offer them a pretty sweet deal, very low upfront costs, a new revenue stream, fairly minimal maintenance. A couple of final questions. First off, you talk about sort of scale and reducing costs. These are pretty simple, as I said before, as one of the benefits. Sort of simple. You have a concrete bracket, there's a vertical turbine, there's some wires and some power control stuff. Where is the room here for technological advancement or is there room for a lot of tech advancement or are you going to get more cost reductions out of scale?Or are you, do you think, pretty close already to this being as cheap as it can get?Emily MorrisYeah, I mean, in terms of tech advancement. I often describe our systems as sort of like when you drive past a wind farm and you can just tell that it was built in wind 1.0 all the turbines are sort of facing the same direction and they're sort of spaced in a finite manner. And then you drive by a newer wind facility and you can tell they're taking advantage of all of the wake of all the different turbines and they're all oriented differently and they're spaced differently. I call our system still a bit of like that 1.0 feel right?We're designing systems and optimizing them for the canals, but there's things that we just can't simulate in any fluid dynamic software until we've got hundreds or thousands of these turbines out there operating.David RobertsSo learning some learning by doing here.Emily MorrisOh, absolutely. I mean, there are times we've seen in practice where the turbines are all generating and then let's say the water district starts to they lower their flow and the turbines are no longer fully submerged in the water. And we found that if you ease off of one of the turbines in terms of its electrical loading and it starts to spin faster in freewheel, then it can ultimately push water levels up and the turbines upstream push into their optimal generating capacity. And that gets a little technical. Maybe folks listening want to call me a nerd out about that sometime, I'd love to ...David RobertsAbout hydraulics.Emily MorrisBut nonetheless, we are definitely at the tip of the iceberg in terms of understanding all the different wake effects and how to create an array that is more than the sum of its parts. So I'd say that's a big area for tech advancement. We are currently funded by ARPA-E in advancing that what we call the term we use is called dynamic tuning, tuning the systems as things dynamically change around them. Another area for advancement is certainly around hybrids and micro grids. So you made the comment earlier about solar or this and we really believe that to really become carbon free at the distribution level, it's going to be many different technologies, not one silver bullet.And so there's no reason why you shouldn't combine either floating solar or ground mounted or spanning solar together with our system, share as much of the balance of system as possible, drive LCOE down and have a hybrid. Adding in energy storage or even adding in renewable fuels production is absolutely something that you could use our system with. And we're actually, we're funded with DOE on another one of these projects looking at micro-grids for resiliency, because a lot of times that resiliency piece in a micro-grid is diesel, right? When all else fails, you have your diesel.And so how can we create something where hydro can be that resiliency piece as something that we're currently working on as well for tech advancement?David RobertsInteresting.Emily MorrisAnd I think you'll see a lot of we see Emrgy as sort of the base platform, the distributed hydro as the base platform. But ultimately we're interested in pursuing how water infrastructure, which spans, as we already talked about, both rural and urban environments, can ultimately become a key facilitator of the energy transition, not just something that's invisible.David RobertsWould you Emrgy get into designing and installing hybrid systems or would this be like a partnership with a solar company? Or is it too early to know?Emily MorrisWe already are into designing and specifying hybrid systems and really more so on creating, for lack of a better term, sort of the universal plug right, where you could plug our system and solar and other things into our overall power architecture. And so we're not necessarily out there innovating on the solar side or on the energy storage side, but creating a way that whether it's with a codevelopment partnership or whether it's something that we can source from a manufacturer, the same way that other developers do, with a very flexible and universal application for combining generation and storage types.David RobertsYeah, because if there are efficiencies available in optimizing one of your systems, I can just imagine once you get into optimizing systems that are small hydro turbines and solar panels and batteries, the more pieces you have, the more sort of room for optimization and efficiency you have, and the more sort of runway there is to bring down costs for the total system.Emily MorrisAnd the more controllability you can add, then the more ultimately this becomes meaningful. At the distribution scale, I think we need more controllability and dispatchability at the distributed scale and providing that baseload resource is one of the key pieces to getting there. And so we don't claim to be experts in microgrid controls or anything like that and definitely seek partnerships in that regard. But I definitely see this as an important piece to the puzzle in how we get to be a more resilient set of carbon-free communities.David RobertsMaybe just say a word or two about why you think, because there's a long running argument in the clean energy world where you see this, especially in solar, where people say, well, the industrial size, utility scale solar, you get cheaper per kilowatt hour output, which I don't think is controversial. Like if you're just measuring on a per kilowatt hour basis, you're going to get cheaper power out of giant fields of solar than by scattered multiple installations. So what do you see as kind of the advantage of doing all this work in a distributed way rather than just say, like adding some big new dam or some big turbine to some big river somewhere? What do you see as sort of the advantages of power generation being distributed through urban and rural areas in water infrastructure like this?Emily MorrisI wouldn't call myself an expert on the math, but while I think you're right that at the field the cost per kilowatt hour of a large solar farm is less. Although I don't know that that math holds. If it's the cost of that kilowatt hour to your home, and if you calculated the per kilowatt hour cost to your home for utility or transmission level solar versus local distributed energy, whether that's solar or Emrgy or anything else, I think the number is probably a lot closer and maybe surprising. I'm sure people have done the math. I personally don't know it, but I believe that as we start looking and staring down the barrel, truly, of what it's going to cost our grid, our transmission grid, to maintain modernization and resiliency, if all we do is keep building large utility scale solar farms, the price of delivery to the house is no question going to become higher and higher.And if we can successfully generate local energy, then it should be lower cost because you're not going to have those massive grid upgrades. It should be more resilient so that if there's a wildfire halfway across the state, it doesn't affect you.David RobertsThe micro-gridding and ability to island is huge, especially if you imagine it sort of multiplied out to every place with a series of canals, which is more or less every city of any size.Emily MorrisNo question. And so we're big believers in the distributed scale, but again, large hydro and large solar provides such a huge benefit. I think we often take strong stances without realizing all the benefits we enjoy from all the various types of assets that are on the grid. And so I think there's a need for all of it. But I absolutely think that there is a better way to becoming net zero than just covering all of our remote fields in solar and all the batteries that are needed to get there. So being able to bring that more locally in a more continuous format is one solution of, I think, all the many that we'll need to truly become net zero.David RobertsSo, final question is a question that, as you say, you get asked a lot. Do you have an eye on other kinds of distributed water infrastructure or is this like a canal play more or less exclusively? Or are there other like, I didn't even really know about canals, so are there other hidden water infrastructure that I don't know about hiding around? Or can you imagine something this simple and modular and low footprint working in natural water features, streams or rivers or something? What's the sort of next step beyond this?Emily MorrisYeah, I mean, we get asked for all sorts of applications that would probably not be on your radar. Whether we can hang these off of oil rigs out in the Gulf, or can we take advantage of the intercoastal waterways on the barrier islands in Florida, or could we use these in tidal environments in Australia or in LNG plants in Singapore? I mean, you name it, we definitely get asked about anytime someone either is driving in their car, looks out the window and sees a flow of water, and they think, "Oh, we should be able to tap into that energy."David RobertsRight, there's energy in all of it.Emily MorrisThey're absolutely right from a physics perspective, but Emrgy is super focused on what we can do and bring value today. Because for me, a clean kilowatt hour generated today is far more valuable than a clean kilowatt hour that I have to plan for and engineer for and design for that can be generated in 2028. And so we're focused on what are near real term opportunities. I would say that we're coming full circle back around to some of the water treatment applications.David RobertsYeah, I was going to ask, what if there's stuff in the water? I meant to ask this much earlier. Are most of these canals carrying clean water? And if it's not clean, if there's stuff in it, does that muck with your turbines?Emily MorrisCertainly. If there's undesirables in the water, it's going right through our turbines. We design the turbines to avoid as much as that as possible with some fluid mechanic designs, but we have an operating mode that essentially will flush the turbines if needed. If they're stuck, if there's debris or algae or something on there, that's a very similar mechanism to what you find in a pump to flush it and get rid of any alien items. But nonetheless, I would say that in terms of water treatment, we'd be focused on effluent channels of already treated water that's returning out to a different water source.As I mentioned before, we are doing some R&D work related to riverine and tidal resources. When I started Emrgy, I said, "Hey, we're going to pick a market that we can really master. And if we can master the product and master the base platform that can scale, amending it for a specific environment is much easier than trying to create a product in lots of different environments at the same time." So over time, perhaps you'll see us in rivers or you'll see us in tides. I don't think it'll be anytime soon. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that there's 2 million linear miles of surface water infrastructure in the world over the globe.And so we'll be pretty busy in the canal market for a long time. And I think building a really impactful technology for this space along the way. But certainly we'd be open to collaborations or exploring other markets as those become, I believe, more accessible and developable.David RobertsIt's exciting to me because this is sort of, as we said, modular and repeatable in the way that solar was, but at the very, very beginning of that journey that we've seen solar go through, which is scale expands, it gets cheaper. You find your ways into new niches. You find your way into applications you didn't even know you were going to get near. Just sort of like it's a self reinforcing cycle of sort of scale and cheapness and then spreading to new applications. That's been fascinating to watch in solar, and it's sort of just at the outset here in small-hydro.Emily MorrisAbsolutely. We hope we can leapfrog some of that, having learned from all the things that they've done and being able to actually adopt many of their innovations like the inverters and whatnot. But no question, this is an emerging asset class. There's still tons to learn. And as we scale, I'll like to look back on this podcast a few years from now and see how many of my predictions help.David RobertsYeah, we'll have to have you back on. Alright, Emily Morris of Emrgy, thanks so much for coming on this really intriguing and exciting new area here, so I appreciate you sharing with us.Emily MorrisThis was great, thanks for having me.David RobertsThank you for listening to the Volts podcast. It is ad-free, powered entirely by listeners like you. If you value conversations like this, please consider becoming a paid Volts subscriber at volts.wtf. 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The LADWP is hoping to prevent a disaster as the Los Angeles water lifeline is in jeopardy. Then, Wayne accompanies Bill to discuss whether or not Jack Teixeira should continue to be detained as the judge said he would make his ruling at a later time. We remember the life of Jerry Springer, who passed away yesterday following a batlle with cancer. And the cashless future is here, as many Americans have already made the switch while others refuse.
Despite all of the rain, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is hoping to prevent a disaster as L.A.'s water lifeline is in jeopardy. Handel remembers the late Jerry Springer, who passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. And Neil Saavedra returns for 'Foodie Friday!' To salt or not to salt? And the age-old question of whether or not your butter should be refrigerated.
As GM of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Marty Adams is in a very unique position in the water world. Not only does he oversee a combined department of water and power, he's doing it for the second largest city in the country, along with all the climate challenges faced by the state of California. Having worked at LADWP for 39 years, Marty has seen the department through many difficult events in Los Angeles' history - from the LA riots to the 1994 earthquake and more. He frames those challenging moments as learning opportunities, seeing how the entity could adapt and change. Environmental concerns and regulations have also changed during Marty's tenure, and consumers are more actively concerned. Marty talks about how this has affected his perspective as he prepares LADWP for the coming decades and longer. While LA has seen many droughts, they recently had one of their wettest years on record. We talk about evolving technology to save and store excess water, trying to cut down on the "yo-yo effect" on customers. We also spend a fair amount of time on Marty's efforts to use more resources inside LA County, and the benefits of the circular economy. Replacing aging infrastructure is also a priority - while decreasing the average lifespan of pipes is important, it's also critical to use technology to assess pipe quality - age shouldn't be the only consideration. Marty talks about idea sharing on an international level. LADWP has imported innovative ideas from high-tech solutions to black balls sitting on top of the reservoir. And they've worked with other countries across the world to share ideas. This collaboration will come in handy as Los Angeles prepares to host the Olympic Games in 2028. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is important on two fronts for LADWP. Los Angeles has some of the richest residents in the country, but 40% of the population live below the poverty line. How can the department continue to generate revenue but not exclude anyone? Also, as we see a shortage in future workers, how do we reach out to underserved communities and make them aware of the career opportunities in this field? You may be surprised to hear what some high schoolers told Marty and his team. More: LADWP Website: https://www.ladwp.com/Marty Adams Bio: https://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/faces/ladwp/aboutus/a-whoweare/a-wwa-ourteam/a-wwa-ot-gmAquasight Website: https://aquasight.io/
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Tampa Bay Desalination Plant 1. The Tampa Florida seawater desalination facility produces 25 million gallons of water per day. 2. The plant has 15 miles of pipes to transport the water providing water for 1.8 million people 3. The reverse osmosis (RO) system has seven independent trains, each comprising a transfer pump, cartridge filters, reverse osmosis membranes, associated high-pressure pump and an energy recovery turbine (ERT). 4. An 800hp vertical turbine transfer pump in each train draws raw water from the pre-treatment wet well to the 5µm cartridge filter assembly. The water then enters the RO process itself. 5. Each battery of reverse osmosis membranes is fed with pressurized water by a 2,250hp, horizontal split case high-pressure pump, equipped with variable frequency drives which allow the feed pressure to be varied between 625psi and 1,050psi. These were fitted to the pumps to accommodate the variation in salinity of the water, which naturally ranges between 18 and 32 parts per thousand (ppt) in Tampa Bay, compared with the narrower 28-35ppt of typical seawater. 6. Each of the plant's seven RO batteries has a minimum rated production of 16,000m³/day and consists of 168 pressure vessels, containing eight SWRO membranes apiece. Carlsbad Desalination Project Fact: 1. I.W technologies is converting sea water to fresh water in Carlsbad. The $1 million demonstration project will produce 35,000 gallons of water a day. The larger plant is existed to provide San Diego with 50 million gallons of water a day. 2. The plant will cost $230 million and produce enough fresh water to meet the annual needs of 400,000 people. The San Diego county water authority will spent $42 million for pipeline and pumping stations. 3. Every year, 10 percent of the total 600,000 square feet of reverse osmosis membranes will be changed out. 4. The cost will be $909 per acre foot of water. Potential exists for a $250 per acre-foot subsidy from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 5. 100 million gallons of seawater would be pumped into the plant every day (Reference Link) Los Angels Desalination projects Fact: 1. The Los Angels Department of Water and Power is the largest municipal utility in the US serving four million residents. 2. A new direct connection to the California aqueduct is being explored increasing use of recycled water. 3. A second possibility is the creation of a desalination plant using salt water from the Pacific Ocean at Playa del Rey. In 2010, active desalination plants were one located at Diablo Canyon owned by Pacific Gas & Electric Co using reverse osmosis. Other active sites include Gaviota, Moss Landing, Nicholas Island, and Monterey Bay. (Reference Link) 4. The LADWP provided more than 200 billion US gallons (760 billion liters) of water in 2003, pumping it through 7,226 miles (11,629 km) of pipe. 48% of the water came from the Sierra Nevada mountains via the Los Angles Aqueduct, 41% came from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 11% was from local groundwater, and % came from recycled water (Reference Link) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-nishimoto/message
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Bill Handel is accompanied by Wayne Resnick and Jennifer Jones Lee for the Early Edition of Handel on the News. The trio discusses news topics that include: The LADWP water restrictions begin today, Uvalde police forces are no longer cooperating with the probe into the school shooting, and a 10-year-old girl killed in the Uvalde shooting has been awarded the highest honor in Girl Scouts.
The nation's largest municipal utility, serving Los Angeles, wants to move to 100% clean energy by 2035. To do that, the utility needs to significantly boost renewable energy generation and it's banking on the rapid development of energy storage technology. In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg talks with Simon Zewdu who is the Director of Transmission Planning, Regulatory Processes and Innovation at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).The price tag to reach 100% clean energy is estimated as high as $86 billion for increased generation, transmission, and distribution.“We need to significantly increase the capacity of existing transmission lines that we have. The Department owns and operates about 3,600 miles of transmission lines that traverse in five western states. We need to operate those. Not only that, we need to look into how we can come up with some new corridors, collaborate with other agencies to build new transmission lines to be able to support the load within the City of Los Angeles.”Equity will be center stage, as the utility works to bring affordable energy transformation to all customers.“Everything will be looked at from a prism of equity so that we monitor it on a regular basis and report to our communities whether we have met our equity targets,” said Zewdu.Mr. Zewdu has been with LADWP for 20 years with duties spanning from substation design to project management, strategic planning, and special projects. He holds an undergraduate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MBA in finance. He is a registered Electrical Engineer in the State of California.
Bill Handel explores the three ways President Biden could go about forgiving student loan debt. Also, utilities are pushing back against the growth of rooftop solar panels. Wayne Resnick and Jennifer Jones Lee join Bill for the Late Edition of Handel on the News. The three of them discuss news topics that include: Democrats are preparing to force a vote to legalize abortion after McConnell says a national ban is 'possible,' voter registration activity has surged among women after the Roe draft was leaked, and LA Mayor Garcetti has given an update on the LADWP watering restrictions and conservation efforts amid the California drought.
This extended episode of Energy West features an interview with Jason Hunter, a former employee of Riverside Public Utilities who for the past several years has been a whistleblower. For more than two years, in its “Tangled Web” series, CEM has been covering the situation around the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power and its former general manager, David Wright. This week, on April 25, Wright was sentenced to six years in prison for accepting bribes from a lawyer in exchange for official action to secure a three-year, $30-million, no-bid LADWP contract for the lawyer's company. The topic of this podcast is not LADWP, but Wright's activities at RPU, which Hunter has been working to expose. Hunter's allegations about Wright were backed up by a report completed in May 2019 by a private investigator hired by the City of Riverside Human Resources Department. Don't miss this in-depth exploration of corruption in Southern California!
At certain points I think a lot of the building owners and management companies see the writing on the wall coming with policies changing not only at city level but also at state level with benchmarking, and conservation code is coming out, stretch code is coming out that they're going to need to basically comply with within the next 10 to 20 years, next two decades. In a lifetime of a building, that's pretty short. So they need to start investing now, and if they have free help from a local non-profit, then they are going to jump on it. So that's kind of what our selling point has been there. But then also we are encountering a lot of building owners who do care about their tenants. USGBC-LA's The Green Affordable Housing Program (GAHP) was developed to support all Angelenos in having healthy, efficient, and resilient places to live, work, and play. This program delivers green community resources to disadvantaged communities and historically underserved neighborhoods that are energy-inefficient or burdened with pollution sources that are hazardous to communities' health. The GAHP provides owners and residents of multi-family properties located in the Eastern San Fernando Valley with strategies for reducing energy and water costs, and greenhouse gas emissions. The Green Affordable Housing Program provides: Tenant Workshops in English and Spanish covering sustainable practices & occupant health to help reduce utility costs; Enrollment assistance with LADWP programs and rebates; Guidance through a menu of efficiency & electrification options to facilitate building retrofits Installation of community EV charging stations; Installation of Air Source Heat Pump technology to lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions ; and Subsidized installation of innovative new green building technology to reduce utility costs Air and water quality monitoring provided at no-cost Workshops for both property owners and tenants will be delivered at 20 selected multi-family properties. Participants will also receive a toolkit with resources on sustainable practices and occupant health, programs and rebates, tips on water and energy savings, building retrofit support and more!
Alissa and Scott are joined by Justin Kloczko to learn about what's behind the federal indictments relating to a complicated conspiracy at the heart of the LADWP and City Attorney's office.Justin Kloczko is an independent reporter. He writes for his own publication called The Debaser where he decodes LA's world of lawyers, and the corruption scandal touching several wings of Los Angeles's city government. Previously he worked for the Los Angeles Daily Journal, one of LA's legal-oriented newspapers.
Support us on Patreon!Subscribe to the LA Newsletter! Read Edition 23 in your browser here.Purchase an LA Podcast fanny pack!Have a question about LA that you've never had a good answer to? You hear a lot from us, but we want to hear from you, too. Leave us a voicemail with a question, and we'll answer it on the show: 323-250-2106Below you can find links to subjects discussed on LA Podcast #210.Headlines:Read Cerise Castle's story on how Mayor Garcetti's staff diminished Black Lives Matter-LA in emailsGarcetti nominates a new LAFD chief, who is also LA's first woman fire chief. Read more about the LAFD's sexist and racist internal culture.Read more about convicted-for-corruption former LA City Councilmember Mitch Englander. Read more about corruption over at LADWP and the LA City Attorney's office. Read Mike Ade's reporting in L.A. TACO on train robberies on LA's eastside.Read DA Gascón's response letter to Union Pacific's where he argues he is not blame for the robberies.Recall Bonin fails.
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John Coupal comes on the show to talk about the death tax. More on the scandal regarding LADWP. More on the rising crime. It snowed in Hawaii!
It's season 3, episode 10 - Infrastructure Week! for Public Power Underground. Michelle Manary joins us to chat about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act! Also joining is Juergen Pilot from the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium and returning champion Kurt Miller. 07:28 - Arin Reports with (the newest Honorary Member of the Power Department) Crystal Ball Reporting! 13:39 - FERC, States Kick Off New Task Force Focused on Transmission Buildout 16:15 - Juergen Pilot, the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium's Program Manager, answers a series of questions about offshore wind as quickly and entertainingly as possible 27:41 - Agrivoltaic Farming! 31:05 - Microgrid powering buses in LADWP's service territory 32:23 - Kurt Miller is championing hydropower's inclusion in the Build Back Better Act 38:16 - Combined Geothermal power production and Lithium extraction 41:59 - Dispatches from #EnergyTwitter: @JesseJenkins did an outstanding, google sheets, summary of all the energy-related provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 47:24 - Michelle Manary joins to chat about DOE, BPA, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 1:04:37 - TL;DR news stories we ran out of time to discuss You can find the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to share this with any friends you have that are electric utility enthusiasts like us! Public Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, it's work to watch!
The first person who contracted the omicron variant of COVID-19 in the United States is in San Francisco. A woman with a stroller was attacked in front of her home by follow-home robbers and Clarence Avant's wife was shot and killed in her Beverly Hills home which is under investigation. More on the LADWP corruption scandal. The accused shooter in the Michigan school shooting yesterday was called into the office with his parents to talk about his behavior just prior to the shooting.
Dave Packer comes on the show to give an update on the shooting at a high school in Michigan where a 15-year-old is now in custody. An update on the payouts to illegal migrants. Daniel Guss is coming on the show to talk about the scandal regarding LADWP and more on Mayor Garcetti.
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What's happening today: FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine shots for kids aged 5-11; L.A. City Council signs off on consequences for unvaccinated workers; LADWP bill relief on the way; New UCLA report says women and people of color are making progress in Hollywood, but still have a long way to go. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav
On this episode, we're talking house flipping, selling homes quickly, and negotiating cash deals with Property Escape co-founders, Billy Fach and Isaias Boesi!Watch at YouTube.MatthewMa.com!Billy is an experienced real estate agent specializing in the LA and Orange County, California, markets. Prior to co-founding Property Escape, he worked directly with homeowners and agents acquiring properties for a private investor. He is well versed in the home selling process, averaging 30+ escrow transactions a year at over 20 million dollars in volume. Billy served in the United States Army for 6 years prior to jumping into a career in Real Estate. The core values he learned in the military have served him well in this role. He lives in Torrance with his wife and two daughters. Reach out to Billy at propertyescape.info@gmail.com.Isaias is a first-generation immigrant that came to the U.S. looking for a better quality of life. Prior to co-founding Property Escape, he worked as the leader of the AutoCAD drafting team at an LADWP lighting project. With a dream of building a career in real estate and the help of great mentors, he specialized in helping homeowners, facing difficult situations, sell their houses. His background and life as an immigrant give him the necessary skills to understand his client's problems and bring solutions to the table. Everything he does is aligned with his core values of authenticity, honesty, and love, which is shown in the way he handles his business. He's happily married and lives in West LA with his beautiful wife and dog. Reach out to Isaias at propertyescape.info@gmail.com.Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyescape1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-fach-8bb0a6150YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1bVpiO4PcMzxnynpgkR1VQWebsite: https://propertyescape.net/Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think !Host: Matthew MaMatthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He's a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he's dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.
On this episode, we're talking house flipping, selling homes quickly, and negotiating cash deals with Property Escape co-founders, Billy Fach and Isaias Boesi!Watch at YouTube.MatthewMa.com!Billy is an experienced real estate agent specializing in the LA and Orange County, California, markets. Prior to co-founding Property Escape, he worked directly with homeowners and agents acquiring properties for a private investor. He is well versed in the home selling process, averaging 30+ escrow transactions a year at over 20 million dollars in volume. Billy served in the United States Army for 6 years prior to jumping into a career in Real Estate. The core values he learned in the military have served him well in this role. He lives in Torrance with his wife and two daughters. Reach out to Billy at propertyescape.info@gmail.com.Isaias is a first-generation immigrant that came to the U.S. looking for a better quality of life. Prior to co-founding Property Escape, he worked as the leader of the AutoCAD drafting team at an LADWP lighting project. With a dream of building a career in real estate and the help of great mentors, he specialized in helping homeowners, facing difficult situations, sell their houses. His background and life as an immigrant give him the necessary skills to understand his client's problems and bring solutions to the table. Everything he does is aligned with his core values of authenticity, honesty, and love, which is shown in the way he handles his business. He's happily married and lives in West LA with his beautiful wife and dog. Reach out to Isaias at propertyescape.info@gmail.com.Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/propertyescape1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-fach-8bb0a6150YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1bVpiO4PcMzxnynpgkR1VQWebsite: https://propertyescape.net/Leave a review on iTunes and let me know what you think !Host: Matthew MaMatthew Ma is an Investor, Syndicator, Founder, Coach, and Podcast Host. He's a Broker Associate with eXp Realty and strives to help agents grow their business with proven, effective methods learned from experience. Through his podcast, The Truth About Real Estate, and Avant University, he educates buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate agents on the current state of the market, how to use innovations in technology, sales, and marketing to build a scalable business. As an investor and syndicator with Avant Asset Management, he's dedicated to client success by building wealth through investments in apartment building syndications. Reach out to Matthew Ma at Matt@MatthewMa.com.
In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Monique Earl, who leads the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Nancy Harvey, the New York Power Authority's Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, highlight diversity and equity initiatives underway at LADWP and NYPA.
Guest: Martin L. Adams, general manager and chief engineer, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power In a wide-ranging conversation, Adams talks about his long career at LADWP, how the water and energy industry is changing in Southern California, and what LADWP is doing to lead on issues such as zero carbon energy, clean drinking water, and diversity and equity.
With a goal of going 100% renewable by 2035, Los Angeles will need to amp up its transmission resources and nearly double its renewable energy production.In this episode of Grid Talk, we talk with Jason Rondou who is the Director of Resource Planning, Development and Programs, at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).“2030 is right around the corner and we have the opportunity and the plans to get to 80% renewable by 2030 which will put us at 97% carbon-free and so we've got the framework of how to achieve that,” said Rondou.“If you look at all the storage, all of the solar, all of the wind, all the geothermal that we have to-day, we're going to have to double it.”The podcast also hits on the importance of long-term storage to ensure the reliability of and all renewable system and how hydrogen may be the answer.“When you have consecutive high heat days and you have the threat of something like a wildfire or earthquake, we need to ensure that we have the ability to provide power for multiple days should we have an outage for multiple days, and hydrogen does provide that opportunity for us.”Jason Rondou oversees LADWP's LA100 Study, which aims to identify the major investments required to reliably and cost-effectively transition LADWP to 100% renewable energy. Mr. Rondou was formerly responsible for LADWP's entry into the California Independent System Operator's Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) as well as its demand response, local solar development, and community solar programs. He previously worked at the Los Angeles Department of Transportation on light rail development and bus rapid transit.Mr. Rondou graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and has a Master of Public Administration from USC and an MBA from UCLA.
About Property Escape:Billy Fach:Billy is an experienced real estate agent specializing in the LA and Orange County, California, markets. Prior to co-founding Property Escape he worked directly with homeowners and agents acquiring properties for a private investor. He is well versed in the home selling process, averaging 30+ escrow transactions a year at over 20 million dollars in volume. Billy served in the United States Army for 6 years prior to jumping into a career in Real Estate. The core values he learned in the military have served him well in this role. He lives in Torrance with his Wife and two daughters.Isaias Boesi:Isaias is a first generation immigrant that came to The U.S. looking for a better quality of life. Prior to co-founding Property Escape he worked as the leader of the AutoCAD drafting team at a LADWP lighting project. With a dream in building a career in real estate and the help of great mentors, he specialized in helping homeowners, facing difficult situations, sell their houses. His background and life as an immigrant give him the necessary skills to understand his client's problems and bring solutions to the table. Everything he does is aligned with his core values of authenticity, honesty, and love, which is shown in the way he handles his business. He's happily married and lives in west LA with his beautiful wife and dog.Links From The Podcast https://propertyescape.net/propertyescape.info@gmail.com714-360-0932@Williamp2pre (Twitter)https://peer2peerrealestate.com/www.facebook.com/peer2peerrealestatehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/williemorales/Book(s) Recommended Rich Dad Poor Dad- Rich Dad Poor DadThank you Billy & Isaias for being on the PodcastPlease go to Apple Podcasts look for us at Peer 2 Peer Real Estate Podcasts, subscribe and leave a reviewKeep the momentum going, Good things will happen.Thank you and Stay safe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts Wake Up Call when she tosses to Kris Ankarlo who pays a visit to the LA DWP, who's been storing energy generated from water. With energy consumption being a focal point in Los Angeles, the DWP has been preparing to give the energy grid an extra jolt to decrease the amount of necessary flex alerts.
Gary Gero, joins us live on Wednesday as we discuss delivering a vision for how the largest county in the nation can be a model of sustainability that centers environmental and social justice on a regional scale Gary Gero was appointed LA County's first Chief Sustainability Officer in November 2016. Gary previously served as the President of the Climate Action Reserve and he now serves as the Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors. Gary's career includes service as the Assistant General Manager for the City of Los Angeles Environmental Affairs Department, and he also managed renewable and energy efficiency programs at LADWP. No Shaming, No Blaming and Every Little Bit Helps. #Interview #talkshowhost #LosAngeles #LACounty #EnvironmentalRacism #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #Oil #gas #Electric #Hydrogen #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Energy #Community #EnvironmentalJustice #EnvironmentalSocialJustice #XOTV.me
While making up roughly 48% of the global workforce, women account for approximately 22% of labor participation in the traditional energy sector. The numbers get worse when one considers participation in management and senior management. However, the challenges of the energy sector become more pressing as the sector goes through a process of transformation; clean energy transitions will require innovative solutions and business models to be adopted and greater participation from a more diverse talent pool. CivitasLA is joined by Reiko Kerr, Senior Assistant General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (the nation's largest municipal-owned utility and the first woman to head LADWP's Power System) and Phyllis Currie, who chairs the board of directors of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, a regional transmission organization that runs an energy market and manages transmission assets in 15 states. Join us as we discuss the challenge, and opportunity, to grow the ranks of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and efforts to close the gender gap in the energy and utilities sector as women will play a critical role in driving innovative and inclusive solutions. Both are actively engaged in growing the community of women in the power sector through various civic organizations, including the Association of Women in Water, Energy, and the Environment. (https://www.ladwpnews.com/a-woman-of-power-meet-reiko-kerr/) (https://awwee.org/). Learn more here - https://www.ladwp.com/, https://awwee.org/. And for more information about CivitasLA, please visit www.CivitasLA.com and we hope you'll rate and review our show; and connect with us on Facebook (@CivitasLA), Instagram (@Civitas_LA) and Twitter (@Civitas_LA).
In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Martin Adams, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, discusses a new study that shows that 100% renewable energy in Los Angeles is achievable and details his long-term goals related to LADWP's power system.
We all are very fortunate to have the jobs and opportunities that this great industry has provided for us, but how do we turn good fortune into generational wealth or financial freedom? Take a listen to how a Water Utility Worker at LADWP, went from being stressed and down to living his best life debt free! The more stress we have in our lives the less we can focus on what is going right for us, so let's control what we can, be grateful for what we have and continue to work towards our best self!
Handel on the news with the morning crew discussing the top news of the morning such as the wildfires burning across SoCal, LADWP restoring power to more customers, and food contamination experts saying that getting COVID-19 from food or its packaging is unlikely.
This Episode is full of nuggets of great information to motivate and educate you on the various avenues of success in your career! John Kallo is the Instructor of Water Supply & Electrical Construction and Maintenance Programs with LA Trade Tech. He not only created successful pathway for himself but also "pipelines" for his student to journey directly into major water utilities like LADWP, Glendale Water & Power and Burbank Water & Power, and many other! Take a few minutes to listen and make sure you get something to write with as you might want to take some notes!
Haz tu Voluntad será el todo de la Ley Después de un largo período sin estrenar algún capítulo, volvemos a presentarles este nuevo trabajo, en donde nuestra Soror entrevistó al Maestro del Oasis Perdurabo - Frater Daeg- con motivo de esta triple celebración. Celebración que anualmente se realiza los días 8, 9, 10 de Abril y que esté año, por causa de la Pandemia, se realizó de una forma muy especial. Para conocer como fue realizado y algunas otras sorpresas, ponemos a vuestra disposición esta nueva entrega de P93. Además puedes seguirnos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast93/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/OrdoTempliOr... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPkZ... Comunícate con nosotros en: www.otochile.cl Secretaria@otochile.cl En YouTube, además puedes encontrar las otras ediciones de Podcast 93" *Podcast Cap 0 - Introduccion a la O.T.O.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFjWB... *Podcast Cap I - Wicca & Thelema: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEFsA... *Podcast Cap II - Yoga e Inclusión en la O.T.O.: https://youtu.be/6uy6SM-CP5o *Lecturas del Aethyr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ladWP... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eF1Z... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBuOL... El Amor es la Ley, el amor bajo la Voluntad
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ComicCon & more cancelled due to #COVID19: Stimulus check website; #Coronavirus tracking via OS; Virus reveals Essential Tech; Ford/Samsung wristbands; LADWP invests in Hydrogen; Auto Insurance refunds; Don't Share Senior Photos
Pelosi gets pissed at reporter Biden gets pissed at Iowa voter Feds sue LADWP over Creek Fire Newsom Launches 100-Day Challenge Initiative for California Cities & Counties to Fight Homelessness Steve Gregory on Moreno Valley Bounty Hunter killed Execution Desk, Tennessee to execute blind murderer Simi Valley: dog taken by mountain lion . Owner tries to save it 3 dead including gunman in Pearl Harbor Naval base shooting New Jeffery Epstein book claims he worked for Israeli spies and got killed 60 year old man and 70 year old woman arrested for public sex in front of a minor Panga boat comes ashore at San Clemente pier 7 Heroin Users Die From Flesh-Eating Bacteria in San Diego ABC 7 helicopter is damaged by drone while flying Joe Biden audio France shut down over pension fight Blind murderer is executed in Tennessee
Meet Sonia Romero Fuentes. Sonia has been working for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power since May 1988. She’s been with LADWP for the last 30 years and she continues to grow academically and professionally in the company. LADWP paid for her schooling and she’s earned both her bachelors degree in business management and her masters degree in business administration. She is currently a commercial field supervisor, in charge of approximately 40 employees, 25 of which go out to the field to connect and disconnect electricity and water. In addition to her continuous growth, she hosts a life skills group in the inter-city once a month where she invites guests to speak about their careers. She gives back to her community by teaching business etiquette and gives community members access to business leaders to set them up for success. Sonia is a powerful asset to her company and her community. Make sure you listen to her and follow her on Instagram. .
Alright, folks, the week has come where Nate will be leaving the sanctuary of our studio for a little while. Don't worry we'll still be getting him in via facetime and other ways. Before we let him go we had to have a fun little episode for you all. How does molasses have anything to do with a normal discussion with us? We dive into incidents at the Cincinnati zoo to bring everyone down a little bit. Nate goes on his rant on Taylor Swift and brings up his issues with her recent tantrum. Huw and Stacy learn what shipping and shipper mean. We get a nice little interruption this week thanks to the fine people of LADWP. We dive into toilets in men's bathrooms and some of the odd things we've seen over the years. Harry Styles makes a comeback after our shipping discussion. Somehow we find the love for Clive Owen from Stacy and Nate. When do you think Britney Spears? We look into the tender lovemaking skills of Nate as we quickly dive into celebrity dating. Finally we go down the dark path of Dawson's Creek.
Timmy is back in the house! Recap of the crazy earthquakes that took place on the 4th of July weekend. Tim tells us about his vacation. LA DWP are under investigation by the FBI. Quentin Tarantino has a new movie about Hollywood that comes out this week.
Son of elderly LADWP worker speaksAnother little kid is killed by riff raff parents in PalmdaleTrump announces new census citizenship questionNature Conservancy wont respond about Oxnard homeless filthSF residents fight back against homeless centerSF residents angry at paper strawsGermany's Merkel keeps shakingJohn Manly on Jeffery Epstein's sweetheart dealEpstein's women setup sex for himAP Story: Epstein pedophile islandUCLA Dr Heaps victim-- school did not care about claimsTrump citizenship announcementGarcetti and Newsom downplay ICE deportationsLADWP elderly man killed family speaksPelosi vs AOC feud
Andrew Mollenbeck on LADWP worker killed by vagrantConan Nolan grills GarcettiAlex Stone on the earthquakeEarthquake preparedness or overkill ?Metal Straw deathPsych evaluation for vagrant who killed holocaust survivorICE to deport illegal aliens again. Will they do it?Debra Mark in her earthquake towel1st Democrat gives up on Presidency runThe worst place to take a selfieJeffery Epstein indicted for underage girl rapeYou Tube engineer goes on a rampage
Robert Kovacik chimes in on the return of stolen ashes of a Socal woman. The corruption of LADWP and personal stories from callers. Kentucky Derby winning ticket that was left behind. Revisit Tim crashing on a Razor scooter.
As CEO of the Los Angeles Clean Tech Incubator, Matt Peterson oversees the early stage development of nearly 30 portfolio companies across a range of sustainability sectors including energy and energy conservation, information technology, alternative materials, transportation, water and waste, agriculture and the built environment. Matt came to LACI after serving as L.A.’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, this after serving as long-time CEO of Global Green, the NGO that Mikail Gorbachev created to tackle the twin challenges of nuclear proliferation and environmental sustainability.
Today we’re talking about a LADWP changing tack toward a more renewable energy future; former LA County Sheriff Lee Baca heading to federal jail; the LA County Board of Supervisors deciding to replace Men’s Central with a mental health facility; officials harassing journalists and activists at the US-Mexico border; and an unsurprising announcement in the 2020 Los Angeles City Council race.
From her perch as Chief Sustainability Officer for the largest public utility in the U.S., Nancy Sutley has great insight into the energy transformation that is sweeping the country. She also understands the contrasting dynamics of local, state and federal climate and environmental policy, having served as Deputy Mayor for Energy and Environment for L.A., Deputy Secretary for Policy at CalEPA, and President Obama’s Chair of the Whitehouse Council on Environmental Quality. Join Nancy as she discusses her life and career and offers advice to those seeking to dedicate their careers to making an impact on the planet.
Gary Gero has had a long career in energy, environmental policy and organizational leadership. From LADWP, where he oversaw renewable energy and energy efficiency programs, to leading the Climate Action Reserve where he played a key role in implementing California’s cap and trade program, to his current role as Chief Sustainability Officer for the County of LA, which includes nearly 90 cities. I enjoyed catching up with my old friend, and think you’ll enjoy getting to know Gary, his life and work and his advice to those seeking careers in sustainability.
Copyright 2018 - The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon. All Rights Reserved. The electric utility industry is undergoing rapid change. There used to be two types of utilities: investor owned utilities (IOUs, such as Pacific Gas and Electric and ConEd) and municipally owned utilities (MOUs, such as LADWP and Silicon Valley Power). Now there is a third hybrid type, called a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) utility. IOUs work for their stockholders — striving to maximize their profits by charging the most they can for electricity, maximizing their net assets and minimizing their expenses (often maintenance). MOUs work for their local cities — and try to provide affordable and reliable power in their territory. Not surprisingly, electric rates at IOUs are almost always higher than rates at nearby MOUs. Because IOUs profit by installing their own solar and storage systems and maximizing their own sales of electricity, they do not look favorably on homeowners and businesses installing their own systems. My biggest competitors for almost 20 years have been local IOUs. CCAs offer the potential for lower electric rates for customers in their territory, without changing completely to a municipally-owned business structure. CCAs buy power from large solar and wind farms, as well as hydroelectric facilities. They then distribute this power over the existing utility lines. The existing utility bills customers and maintains the power lines, while the CCA essentially just charges customers for the energy they use. CCAs offer customers cheaper electricity, and they offer better economics to solar customers. Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is the new CCA serving most of the Silicon Valley area. My guest this week is John Supp, Manager of Accounts Services at SVCE. Please listen up to this week's Energy Show as we talk about the operations, economics and effects that CCAs will have on both customers and the utility industry in general.
In this episode, we're exploring power companies and how they deal with heat and extreme weather -- a timely topic since we've been seeing record heat numbers in the greater Los Angeles area. We spoke to Marty Adams, the COO of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. Marty is an LA native with more than 30 years experience in keeping up the vital water & power infrastructure to the city. Hal and Marty also address the aging infrastructure. To watch a video interview with Marty, visit the In Depth page on FOX 11:http://www.foxla.com/entertainment/features/fox-11-in-depth-on-the-senate-race-heat-wave-and-an-la-coffee-born-in-cuba Hit the subscribe button on this podcast, and connect with Hal on social: Facebook.com/HalEisner Instagram.com/HalEisner Twitter.com/HalEisner You can watch FOX 11 News In Depth Sunday mornings at 9am PT, or watch the segments online at foxla.com/indepth. Thanks for listening! Hal Eisner
Jamie and Norm discuss the failure of LA's Ratepayer Advocate, Fred Pickel, to stand up for LADWP customers as the city raised utility rates and scammed ratepayers.
Adam and Mark open this week's episode talking to Bald Bryan about some shady practices by local water companies. Bald, who some may know from The Adam Carolla Show calls in to talks about the absurd water bill he recently received from the LADWP. Then, Adam and Mark dive into President Obama's Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland. This leads to a discussion on the positions he's taken throughout his career, as well as republican unwillingness to consider anyone Obama would nominate. Before they wrap, Adam and Mark questions the genius of Kanye West. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A panel moderated by KCRW's Warren Olney, featuring energy journalist Lisa Margonelli, UC Berkeley energy expert Daniel Kammen, SolarCity's Jim Cahill, and LADWP general manager Ron Nichols discusses the future of solar energy in California. They agreed that solar energy has the potential to change the way the state is fueled, but that the financial and political policies need to catch up to technological advancements
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