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Peter Kelly-Detwiler is the Co-Founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners LLC, an independent consulting organization with expertise and perspective on US energy markets. Will explain the Spain Power Outage last Week. Win 11 Updated but my memory integrity is off, More Energy Talk, Win 11 issue my TPM not Active, Got Cyber Insurance? Your Ransomware attack might be more costly! Brother Printer solution?

Peter Kelly Detwiler talks Energy - Co-Founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners LLC, an independent consulting organization with expertise and perspective on US energy markets. NorthBridge works with retail energy companies, institutional energy consumers, technologists and investors providing strategic business development, market research, and technology development services.

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

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena. He writes for Forbes.com and other publications on topics related to disruptive innovation and its impact on the electricity infrastructure. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. Peter is also the author of The Energy Switch - a book about how companies and customers are transforming the electrical grid and the future of power. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler has spent much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. As Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy, he oversaw creation of VirtuWatt – a market leading platform to facilitate real-time awareness of electricity pricing and consumption and bidding of assets into competitive markets. He is currently writing a book on the transformation of electric power markets, to be published by Prometheus Books in the Spring of 2021. ⁠⁠https://www.peterkellydetwiler.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://nexuspmg.com/⁠

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has over 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry. He's currently a leading consultant, researcher, speaker and trainer in the electric industry, helping clients navigate the rapid evolution and complexities of the electric power grid. His book on the transformation of electric power markets - “The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers Are Transforming the Electrical grid and the Future of Power” - was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021.

In this enlightening episode of "Insiders Guide to Energy", host Chris Sass sits down with energy expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler to discuss the unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities facing our power grid today. With over 30 years of experience in the electricity sector, Peter shares his insights into how decarbonization, digital technologies, and the evolving role of consumers are reshaping the landscape. From the integration of renewables to the advent of AI and electric vehicles, this conversation delves into the critical issues that will define the future of energy. Peter provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the power grid, highlighting the need for a flexible and innovative mindset to navigate the complexities of modern energy demands. He discusses the significant impacts of climate change, economic growth, and technological advancements on grid stability and infrastructure. The discussion also covers the unique challenges faced by regions like Texas, emphasizing the importance of investment in grid resilience and modernization to withstand extreme weather events and growing energy consumption. As the conversation progresses, Peter and Chris explore the potential solutions and strategies that can drive a more sustainable and efficient energy future. They examine the role of AI in optimizing grid operations, the promise of new battery and renewable technologies, and the critical importance of standardizing protocols across the industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of energy, offering valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between technology, policy, and consumer behavior in shaping a resilient and sustainable power grid. Meet our Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkellydetwiler/ Visit our website: https://insidersguidetoenergy.com/

Join us for a very insightful conversation that will raise your knowledge and awareness of climate change. Following three decades in the electric energy industry, Peter Kelly-Detwiler has emerged as a prominent global energy and systemic climate change strategist. Peter offers invaluable guidance to clients and investors and international conference audiences wishing to elevate their knowledge and wisdom in an area that is a huge threat to humanity. In this exclusive interview, we will delve into the heart of one of the most wicked challenges of our time: climate change. Having recently interviewed Peter in front of a grateful live audience, I was really impressed at how he was able to unravel the complex realities of climate change, offering a perspective that elevates us well beyond headlines. With over 300 published articles to his credit and a published book, “The Energy Switch” Peter is at the forefront of shaping the dialogue around energy and climate change. Join us to elevate your climate change wisdom and learn how to contribute to the solutions.

The hydrogen economy is all the rage, with billions in government funding and skyrocketing private investment. But should we buy into the hype? Energy and utility guru Peter Kelly-Detwiler joins Tim Montague to separate fact from fiction about the promises and perils of the hydrogen economy. They discuss the existing hydrogen economy, which is largely centered around industrial processes like refining and fertilizer production, and the potential for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like steelmaking, high-heat industrial processes, and long-haul transportation using green hydrogen.Peter explains the challenges and opportunities associated with producing green hydrogen cost-effectively, including the need to drive down renewable energy costs, improve electrolyzer efficiency, and achieve economies of scale.They also delve into the complexities of transporting and storing hydrogen, including the limitations of existing natural gas pipelines and the potential for leakage, which could indirectly contribute to global warming.The conversation touches on various pilot projects and initiatives, such as the Inflation Reduction Act's incentives for green hydrogen, the Department of Energy's Hydrogen Hubs program, and hybrid power plants aiming to blend hydrogen with natural gas (ACES in Utah) or potentially transition to pure hydrogen.Peter emphasizes the importance of failing fast and discarding approaches that don't work, as well as being cautious about investing in the wrong areas, which could provide ammunition to those who don't wish for a successful energy transition.Overall, the episode provides a nuanced and balanced perspective on the role of hydrogen in the energy transition, highlighting both its potential and the need for careful consideration of its costs, efficiency, and environmental impacts.Peter emphasizes hydrogen is a tool in the decarbonization toolkit but not a "Swiss army knife" that solves all problems. The next few years will provide more clarity on its optimal role in the energy transition.Social MediaPeter Kelly-DetwilerWebsiteHydrogen Ladder 5.0 Support the Show.Connect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena. He writes for Forbes.com and other publications on topics related to disruptive innovation and its impact on the electricity infrastructure. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. Peter is also the author of The Energy Switch - a book about how companies and customers are transforming the electrical grid and the future of power. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler has spent much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. As Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy, he oversaw creation of VirtuWatt – a market leading platform to facilitate real-time awareness of electricity pricing and consumption and bidding of assets into competitive markets. He is currently writing a book on the transformation of electric power markets, to be published by Prometheus Books in the Spring of 2021. ⁠https://www.peterkellydetwiler.com/⁠ ⁠https://nexuspmg.com/

What will it take to decarbonize America's energy grid? Dave Anderson poses this question to veteran energy expert Peter Kelly-Detweiler. With over 30 years in the industry, Peter offers a unique big picture perspective. They explore the economic, political and technical obstacles to reaching net zero emissions. Peter also shares fascinating stories and analysis from his prolific career working to advance renewables. This episode provides an insightful look at the complex energy transition unfolding today.

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena. He writes for Forbes.com and other publications on topics related to disruptive innovation and its impact on the electricity infrastructure. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. Peter is also the author of The Energy Switch - a book about how companies and customers are transforming the electrical grid and the future of power. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler has spent much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. As Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy, he oversaw creation of VirtuWatt – a market leading platform to facilitate real-time awareness of electricity pricing and consumption and bidding of assets into competitive markets. He is currently writing a book on the transformation of electric power markets, to be published by Prometheus Books in the Spring of 2021. ⁠https://www.peterkellydetwiler.com/⁠ ⁠https://nexuspmg.com/

Mastering the Global Energy Transition: Embrace the challenge, seize the reins, and become a leader of tomorrow. Understand the profound impact of the global energy transition on the economy, business, and profitability. Engage in transparent discussions about carbon neutrality, net zero emissions, and their implications. Take advantage of this opportunity to unleash your potential and answer the future's call. Our guest for the next two episodes is Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Peter has over 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets, formerly an SVP leading Constellation Energy's Demand response team. Peter admits to an abiding obsession, understanding whether humanity will collectively rise to the challenge of our changing climate.    He spends two to three hours daily perusing 35 newsletter feeds full of information about the technology, politics, and economics of the global energy transition, trying to grasp what's happening and translating that into actionable information for his various clients.    Peter says that at the heart of the conversation is a straightforward fact: Atmospheric chemistry doesn't give a damn about our politics or preferences. Peter says, "We better understand that dynamic and work out of this conundrum as fast as we possibly can." He is the author of The Energy Switch.  Website https://www.peterkellydetwiler.com Social Media https://twitter.com/PKayDee https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkellydetwiler Part 2: A-moral Corporations of The Global Energy Transition Can The Old US Grid Cope? What is The Answer for The Worst Electrical Grid in the US Can We Supersize the US Grid by Two or Three Times What It Is Today Are China and India Going to Be the Climate Problem The Truth and Lies About Recycling Electric Vehicle Batteries  Recycling or Repackage How Much Energy is in a "Dead" Battery The Surprising Longevity and Evolution of EV Batteries.  Ending Colbolt Slavery AI Robot Recyclers The Energy Crisis and The Loss of Freedom Debate Energy Consumption and Our Addiction to Convenience Staying On Top of And Curious About the Avalanche of Knowledge  Mitt Romney's Climate Response in a Polarized Landscape ___________________ Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is separated into eight sections that will take you by the hand and walk you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS.   Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more, coursifyx.com/belonging  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mastering the Global Energy Transition: Embrace the challenge, seize the reins, and become a leader of tomorrow. Understand the profound impact of the global energy transition on the economy, business, and profitability. Engage in transparent discussions about carbon neutrality, net zero emissions, and their implications. Take advantage of this opportunity to unleash your potential and answer the future's call. Our guest for the next two episodes is Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Peter has over 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets, formerly an SVP leading Constellation Energy's Demand response team. Peter admits to an abiding obsession, understanding whether humanity will collectively rise to the challenge of our changing climate.    He spends two to three hours daily perusing 35 newsletter feeds full of information about the technology, politics, and economics of the global energy transition, trying to grasp what's happening and translating that into actionable information for his various clients.    Peter says that at the heart of the conversation is a straightforward fact: Atmospheric chemistry doesn't give a damn about our politics or preferences. Peter says, "We better understand that dynamic and work out this conundrum as fast as possible." He is the author of The Energy Switch.  Website https://www.peterkellydetwiler.com Social Media https://twitter.com/PKayDee https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkellydetwiler Part 1: Global Energy Transitions, The Impact on Business and Society How Companies and Customers are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power The Unintended Consequences of Integrity The Unlived Life is Not Worth Examining A None-Bias atmospheric chemistry From Africa to South America and Back to the US Seeing. The Writing on The Wall for Developing Efficiencies The 10,000-ft view of Energy Transitions. 1957, The Year of International Geophysical, the Soviets, the US and Europe got together   Perspective: Modern Day Chicago Ice Age The Distinction Between Net-Zero Emissions and Carbon Neutrality Energy Transformation and Economies of Scale The $10 Trillion Exposure to Climate Change  WOKE Capitalism or Just Capitalism. The Energy Economy and Polarizing Figure of Elon Musk ___________________ Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is separated into eight sections that will take you by the hand and walk you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS.   Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more, coursifyx.com/belonging  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #videopodcast #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from Peter Kelly-Detwiler, a long-time friend of Smart Energy Decisions and author of The Energy Switch. Peter discusses new technologies and their advantages, drawbacks, and relative state of maturation, as well as a useful framework for how to think about new technologies and how they might affect enterprises going forward. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The current state of the world of energy [02:53] Energy storage and renewables [07:29] Transitions in storage [16:57] Modular nuclear reactors and hydrogen hubs [20:06] Autonomous driving and long-haul vehicles [23:52] Click here for detailed show notes   Resources & People Mentioned The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power - Peter Kelly-Detwiler WhyPKD - YouTube Channel Longi reveals plans to open 5 GW solar module factory in US market Thin Film Technology Corp Cypress Onshore Wind Turbine Platform | GE Renewable Energy Farasis Energy expects model with its sodium-ion battery to be available in 2023 Form Energy Connect with Peter Kelly-Detwiler On LinkedIn Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's currently a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler offers numerous keynotes and workshops on a wide range of topics. He has also written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets - “The Energy Switch” - was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com   Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com

Peter Kelly Detwiler (PKD), Co-Founder, Northbridge Energy Partners, Author of "The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers Are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power." Energy Industry Thought Leader, Consultant, and Speaker.

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena. He writes for Forbes.com and other publications on topics related to disruptive innovation and its impact on the electricity infrastructure. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. Peter is also the author of The Energy Switch - a book about how companies and customers are transforming the electrical grid and the future of power. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler has spent much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. As Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy, he oversaw creation of VirtuWatt – a market leading platform to facilitate real-time awareness of electricity pricing and consumption and bidding of assets into competitive markets. He is currently writing a book on the transformation of electric power markets, to be published by Prometheus Books in the Spring of 2021. https://www.peterkellydetwiler.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Peter is an energy industry thought leader, and consult and international keynote speaker and co-founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners LLC, an independent consulting organization with expertise and perspective on US energy markets. Peter has worked with and advised companies as large and established as GE, Nike, and SunPower while also helping numerous start-ups navigate the challenging path to success, and he is the author of "The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers Are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power." You can learn more about Peter and his work at www.peterkellydetwiler.com. Key points include: 06:02: Current challenges faced by the energy system 13:25: Energy storage and the energy grid 39:02: The future of consulting for the energy industry Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

This episode of Smart Energy Voices is a panel conversation from Smart Energy Decisions' recent Net Zero forum, moderated by SED's Director of Education Programs, Peter Kelly-Detwiler. The panel covers real-time challenges that companies face on their road to net zero. This conversation is a compilation of comments and notes from peer-to-peer discussions at the event. Peter is joined by Ryan Spies, VP of Sustainability for Clayco, Marianella Franklin, Chief Sustainability Officer at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Michal Shepard, Director of Maintenance, Energy, and Engineering at Harris Teeter. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Educating higher management [03:52] Challenges in building sustainably [09:33] Aligning the culture for success [13:07] Goal setting in manufacturing [18:42] Communicating data A common theme in sustainability is that those setting targets need help understanding the implications. The solution is educating higher management through financial analysis and building a solid business case around sustainability. Such an analysis requires accurate, agnostic data. For stakeholders and management to understand data, it must be either on a single platform or somehow otherwise digestible. Some stakeholders need to be able to view data in terms of sales, while others need to view it through the lens of efficiency or ROI. In the case of a supermarket - a business with a low margin - the CFO understands sales, so equating data to business sales will translate better for them. Sustainability teams need to find commonalities with stakeholders. New energy managers can build trust with the people in their organizations by choosing one or two good projects that make an impact. As energy managers build more confidence with others in the organization, they will gain more traction. Understanding goals fully Some of the challenges around sustainability are in the setting of goals. Someone in the C-suite or higher will set a goal without knowing what is necessary to achieve that goal. Goal setters need to be mindful of what they're committing to from a financial perspective and know their long-term investment tolerance. They need to understand the intricate pieces that have to be put together. All the stakeholders need to be at the table regarding higher education. Everyone from contracts, legal, procurement, and facilities to the VP of Finance with his entire budget office needs to be involved. Sustainability teams need to speak everyone's language so everyone can understand the goal, what is available, and what is required to achieve said goal. Setting ambitious goals Internal governance is a struggle across any industry. The push is to have science-based targets, and the science is showing that there's a lot of work to be done. However, organizations need the structure to support those efforts. Developers and solution providers must discuss options for a solution to be found. While they won't have all the answers, they can work towards figuring them out.  How does a plant change from using natural gas to using hydrogen? The solution is complex and is not even available in some markets. That type of situation is common. However, organizations can share challenges and learn from each other. Because each company does business differently, the solutions peers share will differ from one manufacturer to another. Working together means that more obstacles will be overcome. Goals need to be ambitious enough to stretch the company. Many corporations want a safe goal that they know they can achieve. Some don't set goals because they don't want to be held accountable on the other side. The ESG or energy manager should take ownership of challenging goals in an organization. Occasionally that will mean falling short, but almost reaching a higher goal is better than reaching a low, safe goal.  Resources & People Mentioned Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Connect with Marianella Franklin On LinkedIn Connect with Michal Shepard On LinkedIn Connect with Ryan Spies On LinkedIn Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Do you understand how our energy situation is switching and the impact it will have on your business and life? For many reasons, including the impact on our planet, energy has become one of the biggest topics in the world. Eager to bring to you experts on subjects that are critical, not only to the elevation of our businesses, but also our future, I am delighted to introduce you to Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Peter has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. He has written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets – “The Energy Switch” – was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Join us as we raise our understanding of the Energy switches that will be transforming our lives and the future of our planet.

Do you understand how our energy situation is switching and the impact it will have on your business and life? For many reasons, including the impact on our planet, energy has become one of the biggest topics in the world. Eager to bring to you experts on subjects that are critical, not only to the elevation of our businesses, but also our future, I am delighted to introduce you to Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Peter has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. He has written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets – “The Energy Switch” – was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Join us as we raise our understanding of the Energy switches that will be transforming our lives and the future of our planet.

No need to jinx anything and say we're out of the pandemic - but let's call it what it is - life has shifted back into normal and thus the folks at CleanTX, namely Co-Chair Melissa Miller and longtime Board of Director Raina Hornaday shifted into CleanTX Promo mode and kicked off the month of June criss-crossing the state from Lubbock to Austin to Dallas and back to kick off the Summer of CleanTX and introduce the new chapter model. In addition to hearing from Melissa in this episode, earlier this month at GridNEXT Lubbock we chatted with the fellas at Lubbock Power and Light to discuss the incredible job they did with their ISO switch last year and the 30 percent of power that's still left. We also caught up with Argenis Bilbao from GLEAMM and the great job his team did with co-hosting the event in Lubbock and finally we chatted with the man, the myth, the energy legend - Peter Kelly-Detwiler. If you'd like to know more about CleanTX and are interested in joining, go to the website today - CleanTX.org. Enjoy the show!

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Susan Corry of the University of Maryland College Park, David Reid of Celanese, and Peter Kelly-Detwiler of Smart Energy Decisions from a panel at Smart Energy Decisions' recent Innovation Summit. These three leaders discuss decarbonizing thermal loads and how different types of organizations are facing this challenge. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Hard-to-Abate emissions [02:09] Susan Corry's role at the University of Maryland [06:31] David Reid's role at Celanese [09:22] Investigating new technologies [12:28] Resources needed to move forward [15:00] Enthusiasm and next steps [20:40] Addressing the thermal challenge Peter Kelly-Detwiler explains that thermal energy accounts for a quarter of our energy use and about half of our emissions. While hydrogen is clearly in the offing, other exciting technologies are emerging. A company in California just signed a lease with the U.S. government for the land where they're going to put concentrating mirrors. The idea is to drive focused solar energy at mirrors with molten salt and generate either hydrogen or heat for thermal applications. Siemens has a project in Europe where they take wind energy and put it through resistors to warm up volcanic rock. Originally they were going to use that to generate steam and generate power. However, the roundtrip efficiencies were 30%. Now they're pivoting to use that for thermal applications.  The real challenge with any solution is if it can be scaled. Scaling would require first that the solution is viable and then that the economy of scale can be created while the technology improves. Unfortunately, applications aren't one size fits all, and each situation may require different technology. University of Maryland's energy research The University of Maryland is a flagship university within the state of Maryland. Every month, a number of the universities within the state of Maryland convene, calling themselves the Energy Committee. With each person's partnership and relationship with various energy services companies, these meetings are an excellent opportunity to share information and discuss potential pilot projects.  As a major research institution, the University of Maryland also has several faculty members who are researching thermal space in terms of energy-related technologies. At one point, the university had a professor growing a particular type of algae for carbon capture. Unfortunately, the economics were challenging to justify, even on a small scale, so it never gained legs. While a lot of technology is being explored, newer technologies won't be proven without the finances devoted to development. Celanese energy challenge While some companies have a separate capital fund for sustainability or an internal cost of carbon, Celanese doesn't have either yet. Its energy and sustainability efforts compete for capital along with every other project within the company. Funds are always a challenge, so Celanese is looking at alternatives in order to have projects justified within the company. Other financing options are sometimes available, and Celanese is trying to have an open mind to different opportunities.  Energy efficiency is still the number one project for Celanese. Recently the company challenged its energy sites to develop a 30% reduction at its sites over a five-year period. Through this method, the company has found a lot of great projects, but some of them don't have great paybacks.The challenge is to figure out how to make the projects look better financially or find different ways to acquire the money needed to do such a project. Resources & People Mentioned Celanese Corporation University of Maryland Energy storage recharges the transition I Siemens Gamesa A highly efficient microalgae-based carbon sequestration system to reduce CO2 emission from power plant flue gases Connect with Susan Corry Susan Corry is the Director of Engineering and Energy at the University of Maryland College Park and has spent her career in the energy industry. Susan received her mechanical engineering degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Demand Side Manager, and Certified Existing Building Commissioning Professional. She began her career in the energy sector, working on energy and demand-side management programs with public utilities. She then moved into higher education, working for George Mason University, leading the development of long-term conservation plans to meet energy and carbon reduction goals.  Susan moved on to the University of Maryland, where she is responsible for energy procurement, energy and carbon reduction plans, renewable energy strategies, building design standards, building performance, and management of the campus power plant. Susan leads the energy committee comprised of the University System of Maryland institutions and the Maryland Department of General Services, representing all other State agencies in energy-related matters. She has served on the advisory boards of the Maryland Clean Energy Center and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund and was past chair of DOE's Better Buildings Alliance Higher Education Steering Committee. Connect with David Reid On LinkedIn David Reid is the Senior Manager, Global Energy and Productivity for Celanese. He is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, Canada with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering and is a certified energy manager (CEM). David has more than 30 years of manufacturing experience in polymer and chemicals industries. He has held positions in Process Control, Manufacturing Operations Leadership as well as global Operational Excellence responsibilities including his current role leading the Energy and Productivity programs for Celanese manufacturing sites worldwide. Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a variety of products essential to everyday living. Connect with Peter Kelly-Detwiler On LinkedIn Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's currently a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler offers numerous keynotes and workshops on a wide range of topics. He has also written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets - “The Energy Switch” - was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

In this episode of The EU Project Zone podcast, Areti Ntaradimou speaks with Peter Kelly-Detwiler, energy expert and author of the book The Energy Switch, about the future of the energy sector. Host: Areti Ntaradimou, Content Director, Enlit Guest: Peter Kelly-Detwiler, energy expert and author of the book The Energy Switch

It's always fun to sit down with a legend – just don't tell him I said that. Peter Kelly-Detwiler drops in on this week's Follower Friday and the 30-year energy veteran does not disappoint. PKD gives us some backstory on how he became the foremost authority on the renewable energy … The post The Green Insider – Ep. 105 – Peter Kelly-Detwiler – Follower Friday – GRIDNEXT appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

Moderated by Mark Martinez, Southern California Edisonand featuring Peter Kelly-Detwiler of NorthBridge Energy PartnersWoods Mackenzie has estimated the U.S. could have up to 380GW of DERs connected to the grid as soon as 2025, which represents tens of millions of new DERs. What does the path to those kind of numbers look like? PLMA has invited popular author and consultant Peter Kelly-Detwiler to speak with us about the coming year and what it portends for:  policy and regulatory changes that do/don't accommodate DR/DERsFERC 2222how the utilities' role will continue to evolvethe impact of a continuation of the COVID limitations on the economy and workplacesthe promise of decarbonizationdevelopments in the wholesale markets and SEEM, and the growth of electric transportationJoin us for an engaging discussion about what lies ahead for demand response and DER practitioners in 2022!

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena. He writes for Forbes.com and other publications on topics related to disruptive innovation and its impact on the electricity infrastructure. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. Peter is also the author of The Energy Switch - a book about how companies and customers are transforming the electrical grid and the future of power. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler has spent much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. As Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy, he oversaw creation of VirtuWatt – a market leading platform to facilitate real-time awareness of electricity pricing and consumption and bidding of assets into competitive markets. He is currently writing a book on the transformation of electric power markets, to be published by Prometheus Books in the Spring of 2021. https://www.peterkellydetwiler.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Do you understand how our energy situation is switching and the impact it will have on your business and life? For many reasons, including the impact on our planet, energy has become one of the biggest topics in the world. Eager to bring to you experts on subjects that are critical, not only to the elevation of our businesses, but also our future, I am delighted to introduce you to Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Peter has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. He has written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets – “The Energy Switch” – was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Join us as we raise our understanding of the Energy switches that will be transforming our lives and the future of our planet.

Do you understand how our energy situation is switching and the impact it will have on your business and life? For many reasons, including the impact on our planet, energy has become one of the biggest topics in the world. Eager to bring to you experts on subjects that are critical, not only to the elevation of our businesses, but also our future, I am delighted to introduce you to Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Peter has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. He has written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets – “The Energy Switch” – was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Join us as we raise our understanding of the Energy switches that will be transforming our lives and the future of our planet.

Do you understand how our energy situation is switching and the impact it will have on your business and life? For many reasons, including the impact on our planet, energy has become one of the biggest topics in the world. Eager to bring to you experts on subjects that are critical, not only to the elevation of our businesses, but also our future, I am delighted to introduce you to Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Peter has 30 years of experience in the electric energy industry, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. He has written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets – “The Energy Switch” – was published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021. Join us as we raise our understanding of the Energy switches that will be transforming our lives and the future of our planet.

The way humans produce, distribute and consume electricity will be cleaner, cheaper, and infinitely more complex in the very near future. But how do we get there? Freeing Energy Hosts Sam Easterby and Bill Nussey catch up with leading energy industry expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler to talk about his recently published book, The Energy Swtich. Peter delves into different aspects of the transformation: how we got here, where we are going, and the implications for all of us in our daily lives.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by his friend and colleague Peter Kelly-Detwiler, founder of NorthBridge Energy Partners. Peter is an active faculty member of Smart Energy Decisions and has decades of experience in the energy industry. Join as John and Peter discuss Peter's new book: The Energy Switch. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Who is Peter Kelly-Detwiler? [02:19] Peter's motivation for writing his book [03:53] Changing the face of the grid [09:14] Enabling the grid change [17:08] Coordinating the state and federal levels [23:43] Adoptable pricing models [27:08] Is a 100% carbon-free grid possible? [31:08] Peter's passion for clean energy [39:54] The hopeful impact of The Energy Switch [47:39] The journey to “The Energy Switch” Peter Kelly-Detwiler has been in the electric industry for 30 years. Starting as a consultant for the Cree Indians, he next spent a few years in Chile, then came back to the USA and worked in competitive retail energy markets. From there, he moved into starting up Constellation Energy, where they paid large customers not to use energy during periods of peak demand. In 2012, Peter took severance from Epsilon/Constellation and began his modern life. He was curious to figure out how all the aspects of the grid were going to start working together. In his hunt for information, he wrote hundreds of Forbes articles, which led him to begin working with SED. Eventually, Peter felt as though he had written enough articles that he had a good picture of the industry. During his research, he had tried to find a single source, document, or conversation that would help him put all his thoughts together, but he couldn't find what he was seeking. So he decided to create this resource himself, framing and contextualizing concepts to be understandable to readers. Helping people understand clean energy While writing, Peter tried to maintain the perspective of what it was like not to know what he had learned. Thinking in this way, he could make technically complex information accessible to everyone. By attaching the concepts to people, Peter was able to use stories to onramp the nuances and complexities of whatever space they inhabited.  In his book, Peter lists four stages that are necessary for grid change. The first step is changing the grid to be able to manage supply and demand instantaneously. Second, many renewables have to be introduced into the system. The third step is changing the negative covariance. Fourth is bringing in longer-duration resources. Creating these resources is what California is doing with their new RFPs, and other companies are doing this with liquid air. Ultimately these changes will get companies to about 70-80%. Part of the struggle of the fourth step is what to do from a seasonal perspective. Storage is needed to move vast amounts of power, which is likely a role for hydrogen. Is a 100% carbon-free grid possible? Due to long-duration storage issues, the most significant gap in progress is in the last 25%. While possible conceptually, the solution is yet to be found, and the focus will need to shift to new technologies. As the path is navigated, new ideas will surface that will bridge the last gap.  One example of the direction of change is the increasing electric vehicle sales. In the future, gigawatt-hours or terawatt-hours of energy are expected to be driving around on wheels. However, these batteries do nothing while the vehicles aren't being used. Companies like Volkswagen say they will make all of their vehicles bidirectional by next year to create more use for these batteries. Ford's F150 Lightning will be capable of plugging into homes and providing backup power in the event of outages. Bringing that power back to the grid will create a product people want while helping the energy transition. Resources & People Mentioned The Energy Switch GE Minds + Machines IEA Net-Zero by 2050 Be one of the first 10 people to email john@smartenergydecisions.com requesting a copy of The Energy Switch and we will send you a signed copy! Connect with Peter Kelly-Detwiler Peter Kelly-Detwiler on LinkedIn Peter Kelly-Detwiler - Smart Energy Decisions' Director of Educational Programming and Principal of NorthBridge Energy Partners - has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena, with much of his career in competitive power markets. He's currently a leading consultant in the electric industry, providing strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate the rapid evolution of the electric power grid. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler offers numerous keynotes and workshops on a wide range of topics. He has also written widely on energy issues for Forbes.com and GE, with over 300 articles to his credit. His book on the transformation of electric power markets - “The Energy Switch” - will be published by Prometheus Books in June of 2021.  Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn

In this episode the Rethink Energy Team is joined by highly experienced renewables journalist Peter Kelly Detwiler to discuss the future of EVs and their on-grid participation. We also cover Rethink Energy's latest report covering the hydrogen transition which the global steel industry is about to embark on, the US startup Breeze which plans to use pipelines as compressed-air energy distribution, The US' budding plans to develop its own solar manufacturing industry, and the marine energy startup Eco Wave Power.

In this episode we will talk with journalist, author, and energy consultant Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Our topic: Cutting Edge Campus Climate Tech.Our mission: help campus decision makers and stakeholders understand "cutting edge" campus decarbonization / reliability / resilience technologies. How can they take advantage of new and emerging technologies while avoid wasting time on ideas that are either empty hype or operationally irrelevant for their campus context?

Our guests on Shades of Green discuss the new energy future, the 2021 electric grid failure in February, and what is in store for our energy future. Our guest for Part 1 is Renewable and Clean Energy Technology expert Peter Kelly-Detwiler. In Part 2 we prepare for the CleanTX annual GridNext conference scheduled to be online April 20 and 21, 2021. CleanTX Board member Ken Donohoo, and Executive Director Brandon Cosinteno discuss the conference and some of the new clean energy technologies and energy policies that will be presented during the on-line sessions.

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena. He writes for Forbes.com and other publications on topics related to disruptive innovation and its impact on the electricity infrastructure. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler has spent much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. As Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy, he oversaw creation of VirtuWatt – a market leading platform to facilitate real-time awareness of electricity pricing and consumption and bidding of assets into competitive markets. He is currently writing a book on the transformation of electric power markets, to be published by Prometheus Books in the Spring of 2021. https://www.peterkellydetwiler.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Peter Kelly-Detwiler sits down with Teresa Kanter, from Duke Energy Renewables (DER), and Erika Bierschbach, from Austin Energy (AE), to discuss the City of Austin's leadership in renewable energy procurement and their partnership with Duke Energy.  You'll hear how Duke Energy Renewables and Austin Energy are moving forward and pushing limits in Austin. Listen to this episode of Smart Energy Voices to hear specific insights from both buyer and supplier perspectives. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Teresa, and what she does at Duke Energy Renewables [2:31] Erika, and what she does at Austin Energy [4:17] How Austin Energy works with Duke Energy Renewables to be 100% carbon-free [5:52] What part of their portfolio Austin Energy is focused on and why [7:24] How Duke works with prospects to stay on top of what they are looking for [9:02] Advice from an industry leader on moving towards 100% carbon-free goals [11:26] Top risks to be aware of when engaging in a sizable commitment [12:32] How to manage geographic risk [14:08] What should we be thinking about for tomorrow? [16:20] Staying ahead in a competitive market There are a lot of suppliers and developers out there so the energy marketplace is a pretty competitive space. Working with prospects and customers to stay on top of what they're looking for will ensure that you're bringing them something not just today but tomorrow as well. You want them to come back to you and at least engage with you in the future. How do you stay ahead of that moving dynamic? The answer is different for everyone. Duke prides itself on not just putting metal and equipment in the ground and then running off. They hire local people in the area. They stay in the community and stay involved. Customers like Austin Energy always seem to be ahead of the game. They hold themselves to a higher level because they push themselves and their City Council. They commission a lot of studies and want to be on the cutting edge of the next technology, making certain that they're looking under every rock for the best opportunity in affordability, reliability, and reaching the goals of a greener future. Important aspects of the PPA Depending on how a contract is structured, the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) needs to be focused on closely. Congestion and basis risk are huge depending on where you are going to pick up the power, where it's being delivered by the developer, and where that transfer of ownership occurs.  Additionally, pay attention to the market rules that will affect the value of the portfolio and how ERCOT market rules develop over time. It's a very engaged and involved stakeholder process. Some of the smaller cities and municipalities are part of a larger aggregated group, they all vote together. So knowing who your partners are on all sides of the agreement is crucial. It helps to understand what they're doing to transfer some risk, to quantify that risk, and then to manage the risk so that you do not have to pay a heavy price. Just understanding those different aspects of the PPA is very important. Making waves and moving forward The takeaway seems clear. In a complex and evolving market, companies like Austin Energy that do their homework, ask the right questions, and pull the right levers are helping to create a wave that moves the whole market forward. Solar is today what wind was about five or ten years ago and will grow faster than wind did. It's a part of your portfolio that shouldn't be ignored. Resources & People Mentioned Austin Energy Duke Energy Renewables Connect with our guests Teresa Kanter on Linkedin  Erika Bierschbach on Linkedin Teresa Kanter, Business Development Manager, Duke Energy Renewables  A long-term energy professional, Teresa Kanter today heads up municipal, co-operative, and investor-owned utility relationship management for Duke Energy Renewables (DER) commercial business development organization, a non-regulated subsidiary of one of the US' largest energy holding companies, Duke Energy. Since 2019, Teresa has focused on increasing DER's emphasis on customer relationships and expanding renewable energy adoption. She first joined Duke Energy in 2012 working in Regulated Generation Fuels & Systems Optimization. Responsible for the Carolinas regulated generation natural gas physical and financial portfolio positions, she helped the business grow from 150 Bcf/yr of gas burn in 2012 to more than 450 Bcf/yr in 2019. Prior to joining Duke, Teresa managed the Mid-Continent and West gas portfolios for Wells Fargo Commodities, formerly Wachovia, and Odyssey Energy Services. Teresa was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and received her B.S. in Business Management from Oklahoma State University. She serves on the Board of Governors at Pine Island Country Club. Teresa enjoys traveling, hiking, and baking but you can usually find her on a golf course in search of her next hole-in-one. Erika Bierschbach | Vice President, Energy Market Operations & Resource Planning | Austin Energy Erika Bierschbach is Vice President of Energy Market Operations and Resource Planning at Austin Energy. She is responsible for the utility's physical and financial power portfolio in the ERCOT wholesale electric market, including Austin Energy's Real Time, Day Ahead, and Forward Market desks. Erika oversees the origination of the utility's renewable power purchase agreements and manages market operations for Austin Energy's owned and contracted resources. She is also responsible for resource planning at Austin Energy which includes achieving the climate protection and affordability goals established by the Austin City Council and Austin Energy. Erika has more than 25 years of experience in energy markets, including positions in energy risk management at Enron Capital and Trade and Duke Energy Trading and Marketing. She joined Austin Energy in 2001 to develop, implement and later manage the utility's energy hedging program. Erika's prior positions at Austin Energy include Manager of Energy Supply and Risk Management as well as both Manager and Director of Energy Market Operations. Erika has established more than 2,250 Megawatts of renewable energy contracts during her tenure at Austin Energy. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next edition of the SED Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum taking place on December 7-11, visit our website or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Welcome to another SunCast episode with a clean energy thought leader you should definitely know better. Every now and then I have the opportunity to host guests who have as equal or greater a platform as we do in presence in the public from a thought leadership and content creation perspective. Today, Peter Kelly-Detwiler from NorthBridge Energy Partners, LLC is joining us on the show. He has become well known for his advocacy and education around helping others understand not only how the clean energy industry works, but where it's going. He's a communicator focused on the rapid pace of transformation to a sustainable economy. You may have read some of his more than 350 articles on Forbes.com, or surely you have enjoyed his informative and educational (and often very witty and fun to watch) videos on LinkedIn or YouTube. Today, we're going to dive into the mind of a fellow creator. Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today’s guest, recommendations, book links and more than 280 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect with the me, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

Welcome to another SunCast episode with a clean energy thought leader you should definitely know better. Every now and then I have the opportunity to host guests who have as equal or greater a platform as we do in presence in the public from a thought leadership and content creation perspective. Today, Peter Kelly-Detwiler from NorthBridge Energy Partners, LLC is joining us on the show. He has become well known for his advocacy and education around helping others understand not only how the clean energy industry works, but where it's going. He's a communicator focused on the rapid pace of transformation to a sustainable economy. You may have read some of his more than 350 articles on Forbes.com, or surely you have enjoyed his informative and educational (and often very witty and fun to watch) videos on LinkedIn or YouTube. Today, we're going to dive into the mind of a fellow creator. Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today’s guest, recommendations, book links and more than 280 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect with the me, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

Few people could be considered to be at the epicenter of the renewable energy transition in big business, but this episode's guest, Rob Threlkeld is one of whom it could be said. With over 19 years of experience in the energy side of General Motors, Rob has led the charge in transitioning the company toward its goal of 100% sourcing of operations from Renewable energy. He's also set the pace for GM's Global Energy Efforts in Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability.  Rob believes it's not only possible but very likely that companies like GM will lead the way toward a 100% carbon-free future. Join guest host Peter Kelly-Detwiler as he leads Rob through a rapid-fire “10 questions” format on the topic of big business and renewable energy. You won't want to miss this episode.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Rob's beginning of working on energy issues for GM [2:30] The biggest challenge of greening-up GM's portfolio strategy [3:51] Rob's biggest surprises to date working in the sustainability sector [5:05] The impact of COVID-19 on the renewable energy industry [6:01] How to manage the inherent risk involved in financial contracts [7:59] Why Rob likes to zig when others zag [9:40] GMs strategies regarding charging of electric vehicle fleets [11:21] The changing culture within GM regarding sustainability [13:13] Accelerating education for smaller companies [14:28] Cutting edge things Rob sees happening in the RE Industry[17:16] Resources & People Mentioned Peter Kelly-Detwiler GMs RE100 Goals The Renewable Energy Buyer's Alliance Connect with Rob Threlkeld Follow Rob Threlkeld on Linkedin Rob Threlkeld is Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply and Reliability for General Motors, leading the company's energy procurement efforts including the commitment to meet the electricity needs of its global operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Rob is responsible for leading that team that supports GM energy procurement and regulatory efforts including negotiating power purchase agreements, natural gas, green tariffs, and engineering onsite renewable solutions for GM facilities across the globe, including opportunities associated with battery storage, behind-the-meter applications and EV integration. As part of GM's Sustainable Workplaces team, Rob shares best practices for renewable energy procurement with internal and external audiences, offering solutions for large and small businesses alike to benefit from the use of renewables.  Rob began his career at GM in 2000 as manager of the powerhouse and wastewater treatment plant operations at GM's Lordstown, Ohio Assembly Complex. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Purdue University. He is a registered Certified Hazardous Material Manager, Certified Energy Manager, and Business Energy Professional. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com   Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices Audio Production and Show notes byPODCAST FAST TRACKhttps://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Our guest on Shades of Green is Peter Kelly-Detwiler, Principle of North Bridge Energy Partners and author of a forth coming book called “The Energy Switch”. Through his weekly 4-minute videos, blogs and social media outreach, Peter focuses on the fast pace of global change in energy and technology. Electric utilities are moving toward a decentralized model, customers want clean energy, and storage is helping to smooth out the smart electric grid. Peter says: “Humanity is attempting something more audacious than the Industrial Revolution - by orders of magnitude - and Texas is one of the few states that is sending us those proverbial ‘postcards from the future,’ about where the rest of the world may also be headed” Join us and listen to the podcast.

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena. He writes for Forbes.com and other publications on topics related to disruptive innovation and its impact on the electricity infrastructure. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler has spent much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. As Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy, he oversaw creation of VirtuWatt – a market leading platform to facilitate real-time awareness of electricity pricing and consumption and bidding of assets into competitive markets. He is currently writing a book on the transformation of electric power markets, to be published by Prometheus Books in the Spring of 2021.

Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena. He writes for Forbes.com and other publications on topics related to disruptive innovation and its impact on the electricity infrastructure. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. Mr. Kelly-Detwiler has spent much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. As Senior Vice President at Constellation Energy, he oversaw creation of VirtuWatt – a market leading platform to facilitate real-time awareness of electricity pricing and consumption and bidding of assets into competitive markets. He is currently writing a book on the transformation of electric power markets, to be published by Prometheus Books in the Spring of 2021.

This week we talk to Principal of North Bridge Energy Partners and contributor to Forbes.com Peter Kelly-Detwiler about Demand Response; how it influences the grid today, and its role in the future, how IoT and advanced data analytics are changing what we think Demand Response is, and whether or not the term "Demand Response" is becoming outdated with its ever-changing nature. Don't forget that even though the rain has stopped, the people of Texas are still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Thousands are still waiting in shelters and cannot return to their homes. There is a long road ahead for many people and you can help with the relief by donating either to the Red Cross at http://www.redcross.org/ or the Houston Flood Relief Fund at https://www.youcaring.com/victimsofhurricaneharvey-915053 or the Houston Food Bank at https://secure3.convio.net/hfb/site/Donation2?df_id=9314&mfc_pref=T&9314.donation=form1 Music by Bensound.com

In this interview, Jason and Peter explore the relationship between campus energy systems and the local utility provider, including the impact of demand-side management, peak demand charges and how utilities recoup their capital investments, the impact of co-generation, and the rapid rate of change in how energy is delivered to campuses.

The energy revolution continues, and is gaining speed as it converges with “Big Data” and more – despite geopolitical volatility. How do we make sense of it? How do we choose today’s investments that will affect tomorrow? By looking at the trend lines and intersections we might miss. The best person to give us those trends and insights is today’s guest on Green Connections Radio: Peter Kelly-Detwiler, Forbes energy contributor, principal of Northbridge Energy Partners and former SVP of Constellation Energy. He’s a master of the topic, articulate, witty and simplifies the complexities for those of us who are not experts, yet experts seek his advice too and have him speak at industry conferences. He’s writing a book on this stuff too, for multiple audiences. You’ll likely be surprised by some of his thoughts. Listen to GCR host Joan Michelson and Peter Kelly-Detwiler discuss: Is the energy industry today in revolt or retrenchment? How “Big Data” is transforming how we fuel our lives, and giving us better energy more efficiently. Energy-electricity stories of 2016-2017. The linchpin in the energy-electricity management picture: Storage. The “wild card”: the new U.S. administration – and its potential impact, but who knows! How you should manage your own energy needs, whether you’re running a Fortune 500 company, a smaller business, a non-profit, government agency or a household. Getting a job in this new energy landscape. He also recommends the book, The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies, by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee You’ll definitely want to take notes! To learn more about Peter Kelly-Detwiler and Green Connections Radio, go to www.greenconnectionsradio.com. Thanks for subscribing on iTunes or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Also, join our Facebook Page  and share your insights! Email us: info@greenconnectionsradio.com or reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The majestic snow covered Pikes Peak contrasted by the wondrous earthy red rock formations of the Garden of the Gods provided a suitably inspiring setting for Haystack Connect as it resumed its mission to adroitly usher in the world of self-defining data — in a collaborative way that no single-minded entity could possibly achieve. Marc Petock and three special guests, Brian Frank, Anno Scholten, and Richard McElhinney join ControlTrends for a pre-reception discussion of why some 240 of the top global automation and IoT professionals are attending the second Haystack Connect meeting, and what the continued growth and success of Project Haystack represents for the future of building data. More about the guests: Bryan Frank, founder and president of SkyFoundry, a software company specializing in the storage, analysis, and visualization of data from the Internet of Things. SkyFoundry’s software is used across the world in thousands of sites to analyze and optimize M2M systems including energy, HVAC, and lighting. Anno Shelton, C.E.M., C.D.S.M. and President of CONNEXX Energy. Anno has spent the last 25 years driving innovation in building control systems and smart grid technologies where he has developed leading edge, smart grid energy products for the commercial building markets. Anno is a widely recognized industry expert and sought after speaker at building automation and smart grid conferences and holds a US Patent on a distributed-architecture building controller. Richard McElhinney, Chief Software Architect at Airmaster Australia and Conserve it. Richard is a founding member of the Project Haystack 501C corporation and a member of the board of directors. As an early contributor to project-haystack.org Richard was the author of the first Niagara AX semantic modelling implementation which has served as the basis for the current NHaystack implementation. More Information/Haystack Connect 2015 Agenda: Day 1 General Session, Opening Comments and Keynote Speakers: David Mantell, Vodafone and Dr. Milan Milenkovic, Intel. Day 2 General Session, Multi-Vendor Demo and Keynote Speakers: Jack McGowan, The McGowan Group and Peter Kelly Detwiler, NorthBridge Energy Partners. The post Haystack Connect 2015: Open Source Community Resumes Plenary Session, Colorado Springs, CO appeared first on ControlTrends.

Welcome to ControlTalk NOW: The Smart Building Podcast/Videocast for the week ending March 29, 2015. Our HVAC news of the week features a JCI highlight reel; Rob Allen’s coverage of Johnson Controls’2015 ABCS & Distributor Conference with four insightful video interviews; Gary Weber’s receipt of the 2014 ControlTrends Awards Energy Product of the Year; Bill Jones’ Liquid Level Tech Tip; 2015 Project Haystack’s announcement of the Conference Key Note Speakers; and Andy McMillan’s sagacious advice given at the AHR 2015 Connection Community Collaboratory — still echoes. Johnson Controls Business Conference Update: New Airflow Products. Rob Allen and Nancy Yannuzzi discuss the requirements for monitoring the air flow into and within a building, which have increased over the years with the IAQ requirements for minimum ventilation of occupied spaces. There are two methods by which air flow is measured within a duct: Differential Pressure, which has been available since the days of pneumatic control, and Thermal Dispersion, which has been available about 10 years. Watch Rob’s video to learn more. Johnson Controls Business Conference Update: The New Digital Thermostats. Rob Allen’s next update comes from the Johnson Controls Product show. Terry Pierson gives Rob the 411 on Johnson Controls’ New Digital Touch Screen Light Commercial and Residential thermostats, the new TEC 3000, the new features on the EM 4000 Energy meters, and the WT-4000 wireless pneumatic thermostats. Rob Allen catches up with Heather Ausmus at the 2015 Johnson Control Business Conference and gets the latest on the Johnson Controls Connected Community website. As you will see, this is quite a tool and a wealth of information, and a place to connect, collaborate, and share with building efficiency professionals from around the world. Project Haystack Announces Keynote Speakers for Haystack Connect 2015 Conference. Dennis Lottero of Vodafone, Jack McGowan of The McGowan Group, and Peter Kelly Detwiler of NorthBridge Energy Partners, have been announced as the Keynote Speakers for the second bi-annual Haystack Connect Conference 2015, to be held May 18-20, 2015, at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Project Haystack is a collaborative community of leading technology suppliers and systems integrators developing common standards to streamline the interchange of data. Johnson Controls Business Conference Update: Meet the ABCS Channel Managers. Rob Allen, our man in the field, meets the new Johnson Controls ABCS Channel Managers. Rob introduces us to Robert Harland, Dan Preston (ABCS Channel Sales Manager) and King Thomas (ABCS Channel Director, NA). Together, they discuss the recent reorganization of the ABCS channel and how they plan to apply “Privilege of Focus” to their customers in the different regions. Rob and JCI’s leadership team also discuss some of the other ideas from the business track presented at the Conference. Bill Jones Tech Tips: Making Liquid Level Gauges Work. Everything you need to know about liquid level gauges but were afraid to ask. Liquid level gauges, like the ones made by Conbraco, are in every equipment room. As simple as they might seem, if you have ever had to replace one, they can be tricky. Not to worry, Stromquist & Company’s, Bill Jones, an expert on Conbraco products, takes the mystery out of liquid level gauges in this informative tech tip. Thank You Mr. Jones! Belimo Energy Valve Wins Energy Saving Product of the Year. Congratulations to Belimo! The Belimo Energy Valve was chosen by the world-wide ControlTrends Community as the winner of the coveted Energy Savings Product of the Year. Belimo’s Gary Weber accepted the award at the 2014 ControlTrends Awards event in Chicago. Johnson Controls Highlight Reel. In honor of the Johnson Controls 2015 ABCS Business Conference held earlier this week in Orlando, FL, ControlTrends put together a highlight reel of a few of Johnson Controls’ industry and ControlTrends Awards and accomplishments. Johnson Controls Highlight Reel from Eric Stromquist on Vimeo. How to Navigate Change in the Building Automation Controls Industry. Special thanks to Ken Sinclair, from Automated Buildings, for having the vision to put together the Connection Community Collaboratory. We had the privilege of filming the last two collaboratories. This video epitomizes the intent of the collaboratory as Andy McMillan, the president of BACnet International, gives some priceless advice to one of the attendees. The post ControlTalk NOW: The Smart Building Podcast/Videocast Week Ending March 29, 2015 appeared first on ControlTrends.