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Stewart Hamilton is 12 months into his role as CEO of Mercury NZ—and despite a record-dry year and a dip in earnings, he's forecasting a billion-dollar 2026. In this episode, he lays out what’s next for Mercury and its investors. How are Mercury and other big players teaming up to secure NZ’s troubled power supply—and are they forming an energy "cartel" in the eyes of the Commerce Commission? Would breaking up the big energy gentailers help make electricity affordable, or is the current model more efficient? Does the Government’s stake in Mercury create a conflict of interest? Hear about the "renaissance" of geothermal energy, Mercury’s focus on new generation projects, and the role New Zealand could play in training AI. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Shared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So far on Shift Key Summer School we've covered how electricity gets made and how it gets sold. But none of that matters without the grid, which is how that electricity gets to you, the consumer. Who actually keeps the grid running? And what decisions did they make an hour ago, a day ago, a week ago, five years ago to make sure that it would still be running right this second? This week on Shift Key, Rob and Jesse chat with Mark Rothleder, senior vice president and chief operating officer of the California Independent System Operator, which manages about 80% of the state's electricity flow. As the longest-serving employee at CAISO, he's full of institutional knowledge. How does he manage the resource mix throughout the day? What happens in a blackout? And how do you pronounce CAISO in the first place?Shift Key is hosted by Jesse Jenkins, a professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University, and Robinson Meyer, Heatmap's executive editor. Mentioned: Jesse's slides on long-run equilibrium and electricity marketsThe CAISO appShift Key Summer School episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4Also on Shift Key: Spain's Blackout and the Miracle of the Modern Power Grid--This episode of Shift Key is sponsored by …Accelerate your clean energy career with Yale's online certificate programs. Gain real-world skills, build strong networks, and keep working while you learn. Explore the year-long Financing and Deploying Clean Energy program or the 5-month Clean and Equitable Energy Development program. Learn more here.Join clean energy leaders at RE+ 25, September 8–11 in Las Vegas. Explore opportunities to meet rising energy demand with the latest in solar, storage, EVs, and more at North America's largest energy event. Save 20% with code HEATMAP20 at re-plus.com.Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When summer heat combines with power grid failures, the results can be deadly—but they don't have to be. In this essential episode, Todd draws from years of hurricane experience in Houston to share practical, life-saving strategies for staying cool when the electrical grid goes down and temperatures soar. You'll discover how to create effective cooling zones in your home, recognize the dangerous stages of heat illness before they become emergencies, and implement DIY cooling techniques using common household items. From battery-powered fans and evaporative cooling systems to smart hydration strategies and proper timing of daily activities, this episode covers everything you need to know to keep your family safe during extreme heat events. Todd also shares real stories from recent power outages, including why sometimes staying put is safer than evacuating, and provides specific gear recommendations that have proven invaluable during actual emergencies. Don't wait until you're sweating in the dark to learn these critical preparedness skills. Links for this Episode xasla 10000mAh Portable Rechargeable Clip on Fan Jackery 1500 Explorer Anker PowerCore 20100 FROGG TOGGS Chilly Sport Cooling Neck Wrap & Head Band Of Interest Join the Tribe! Listen to The Christian Prepper Podcast Join the Exclusive Ready Your Future Email Group

The evolution of India's electricity grid reflects the ever-changing dynamics of the country's economic and infrastructure growth. Built as a backbone to coal-based power, the grid is now upgrading itself to handle green electricity, give space to energy storage and be flexible to fluctuating demand-supply scenarios. The India Energy Hour brings a special series on the progress of the grid in India, how far it has come in last the 78 years and what the future looks like as we aim to be a net carbon zero economy in the next two decades. From policy to technology, the series scans all aspects of the country's electricity grid. In the second part, we spoke with tech-entrepreneur Vishal Pandya, co-founder, REConnect Energy, a Bengaluru based digital energy platform. REConnect builds AI and grid automation software products for energy utilities, and provides tech solutions for electricity market products and renewable energy management.Full transcript of the episode is available in EnglishPresented by 101ReportersVishal Pandya is on Twitter and  LinkedInFollow TIEH podcast on Twitter, Linkedin & YouTubeOur hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter, Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter, Linkedin

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California Energy Markets Associate Editor Abigail Sawyer and Dan O'Brien, senior modeling analyst for Energy Innovation, discuss the implications of the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act and other federal policy shifts on the Western energy landscape. Will the earlier end of tax credits for renewable energy make a difference, or have renewables already won in the marketplace? How will new demands around sourcing solar panels and raw materials from China affect development and costs for U.S. energy consumers? Will the nation be able to meet the increasing demand for power or be stymied by these shifts in policy? Dan brings his knowledge about these questions. He offers insight about how the legislation will affect energy costs in different states and how some states might push back against new policies as  the nation's energy future transforms.

In a special edition of The POWER Podcast, released in collaboration with the McCrary Institute's Cyber Focus podcast, POWER's executive editor, Aaron Larson, and Frank Cilluffo, director of the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security and Professor of Practice at Auburn University, discuss the evolving power grid and cybersecurity challenges. Specifically, they highlight the shift taking place from centralized power stations to more distributed energy resources, including solar farms and wind turbines. The conversation touches on the importance of a reliable power grid and the need to protect critical infrastructure. “From a national security standpoint, from an economic standpoint, from a public safety standpoint, if you don't have power, all these other systems are somewhat irrelevant,” Cilluffo said. “There's no infrastructure more critical than power.” Cilluffo noted that artificial intelligence (AI) is requiring increasingly more power, which can't be ignored. “If we want to be AI dominant, we can't do that if we're not energy dominant,” said Cilluffo. “The two are in inextricably interwoven—hand in glove. And if you start looking at where the country wants to be technologically, if we want to lead, we really need to continue to double down, triple down, and look at all sorts of sources of energy as well.” While renewables are clearly leading when it comes to new generation being added to the grid today, emerging technologies including small modular reactors, fusion power, deep dry-rock geothermal, and space-based solar power, are on the horizon, promising potentially game-changing energy options. “And not to put a fine point on it, but you mentioned so many different forms of energy, and I'm reminded of the old test, the A, B, C, or D, all of the above. This sounds like it is clearly an all of the above,” Cilluffo proposed. Meanwhile, the enormous energy buildout in China was discussed. China is not just leading, but truly dominating the world in the construction of wind, solar, nuclear, coal, and energy storage projects in 2025, both in terms of capacity and projects under development. This leadership is evident across all five sectors, frequently accounting for the majority, or at least a plurality, of new global construction and installation. “China is a primary focus of a lot of our [Cyber Focus] podcast discussion, but it's a race we cannot afford to lose, whether it's around AI, quantum. And, I think you're spot on; to get there, they recognize the need to really quadruple down on energy,” said Cilluffo. “I still think that we [the U.S.] want to be at the vanguard driving all of this.” And while it's widely known that cybersecurity is critically important to energy systems, it's often not prioritized the way it should be. “Everyone needs to be cyber aware, cyber informed,” Cilluffo said. “These are issues that we have to invest in. It can't be an afterthought. It has to be something that everyone thinks through. And the reality is, don't think it's someone else's problem: a) it's all of our problems, and b) don't think that it can be looked at after the balloon goes up—you need to be thinking all of this well in advance.”

What would happen if an electromagnetic pulse suddenly wiped out the power grid and thrust modern society back to the 1800s? In this eye-opening episode of Ready Your Future podcast, Todd dives deep into EMP survival scenarios that every prepper should understand, even though they fall into the "possible but not probable" category. Drawing from extensive research including the Congressional EMP Commission reports and Department of Homeland Security studies, this episode breaks down the three devastating pulse phases (E1, E2, and E3) that would create cascading failures across all critical infrastructure when the grid goes down. While EMPs may not be the most likely threat preppers face, understanding grid collapse scenarios helps build universal preparedness skills that apply to more probable emergencies like natural disasters and extended power outages. Todd explores the harsh realities of what families would experience in the first 24 hours, weeks, and months following an EMP attack, emphasizing why community building and local resilience matter more than individual stockpiles. Whether you're new to prepping or a seasoned survivalist, this episode will challenge your assumptions about long-term grid-down scenarios while keeping you grounded in practical preparedness priorities. Don't miss the discussion on why probability versus possibility thinking is crucial for effective EMP survival planning. Visit the Episode Page on Ready Your Future. Of Interest Join the Tribe For more about Todd and RYF Join the Exclusive Email Group The Christian Prepper Podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prepperwebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think about innovation in technology, power grids rarely enter the spotlight. Yet, they are the foundation for everything from artificial intelligence to electric vehicles and data centers. In this episode, I spoke with Adrian Guggisberg, President of the Smart Power Division at ABB, to unpack the evolving role of electrical power distribution in a world shifting rapidly toward digital infrastructure and clean energy. Adrian joined me from Zurich to share how ABB is helping grid operators navigate an increasingly complex landscape. With rising pressure from extreme weather, surging energy demand, and growing decentralization of power sources, the traditional grid model is being challenged on multiple fronts. We explored recent high-profile outages like the Heathrow disruption and the cascading blackouts in Spain and Portugal, and what these incidents reveal about systemic vulnerabilities. What stood out was Adrian's clear message that resilience is no longer optional. He walked me through how switchgear plays a vital role in controlling flow, isolating faults, and restoring power with precision. Rather than waiting for outages to happen, ABB is championing a smarter, decentralized approach that supports microgrids and localized decision-making. The transition to intelligent infrastructure requires investment, digital tools, and collaboration across public and private sectors. We also discussed the cultural and political shift required to truly modernize the grid. Adrian pointed out that while grid operators understand the urgency, public awareness and policymaker support will be key to driving progress. His optimism came through clearly, especially when he talked about ABB's purpose in powering a more sustainable future. If energy is the backbone of society, then conversations like this are the starting point for building something stronger. What would a smarter grid mean for the communities and industries you serve?  

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The evolution of India's electricity grid reflects the ever-changing dynamics of the country's economic and infrastructure growth. Built as a backbone to coal-based power, the grid is now upgrading itself to handle green electricity, give space to energy storage and be flexible to fluctuating demand-supply scenarios. The India Energy Hour brings a special series on the progress of the grid in India, how far it has come in last the 78 years and what the future looks like as we aim to be a net carbon zero economy in the next two decades. From policy to technology, the series scans all aspects of the country's electricity grid. In the first part, we spoke with a man synonymous with the grid's evolution – S K Soonee – first CEO of the Power System Operation Corporation (now Grid India), country's central power grid operator. Soonee was at the helm of creation of Grid India, key development milestones and policy-altering incidents. Full transcript of the episode is available in EnglishPresented by 101ReportersS K Soonee is on Twitter and  LinkedInFollow TIEH podcast on Twitter, Linkedin & YouTubeOur hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter, Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter, Linkedin

Catherine Fitts Power Grids, Bankers vs. the West, Secret Underground

SummaryIn this episode of the Blue Security Podcast, hosts Andy and Adam discuss the vulnerabilities in solar technology, particularly focusing on smart inverters and their implications for power grids. They delve into the cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing China's role in technology transfer and its impact on national security. The conversation shifts to the potential of AI in cybersecurity, highlighting its ability to discover vulnerabilities and anomalies, and how it can enhance security operations. The episode concludes with a positive outlook on the integration of AI in cybersecurity practices.----------------------------------------------------YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/u3TfSpw10Qc----------------------------------------------------Documentation:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2487089-cyberattacks-could-exploit-home-solar-panels-to-disrupt-power-grids/https://open.spotify.com/show/1xFnf1ReS81p79TtR7f6vj?si=4d4ea5acc39c4bcehttps://www.pcmag.com/news/this-ai-is-outranking-humans-as-a-top-software-bug-hunter----------------------------------------------------Contact Us:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bluesecuritypod.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluesecuritypod.comLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluesecpodYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/BlueSecurityPodcast-----------------------------------------------------------Andy JawBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ajawzero.comLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyjaw/Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠andy@bluesecuritypod.com⁠----------------------------------------------------Adam BrewerTwitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ajbrewerLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjbrewer/Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠adam@bluesecuritypod.com

Bongani Bingwa speaks to City Power Chief Operations Officer Charles Tlouane as Johannesburg battles a relentless assault on its electricity infrastructure. Armed zama zamas are no longer just mining illegally—they’re tearing copper cables from underground tunnels, triggering fires beneath highways and blackouts across Braamfontein, Parktown, and Newtown. City Power says this isn’t petty theft—it’s coordinated sabotage. With over 170 arrests already this year, the crisis continues. Streets are closing, damage is skyrocketing, and City Power admits they’re being outmanned and outgunned. So, who’s really running Joburg’s power grid? And when, if ever, will the lights stay on? 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Electrolytes. They aren't just something in your sports drink or electrolyte packet. Electrolytes are literally the electric current of life. They're minerals that carry an electric charge and allow your body to do what it needs to do—minute by minute, cell by cell.Today, I'll share the top biological functions of electrolytes—and why understanding these could be a total game changer for your energy, your brain, your hydration, and your health.Let's jump in

We're in the midst of summer and we know that power outages can happen more frequently during this season due to higher temperatures and an increased demand for electricity. A couple years ago we sat down with Ram Rajagopal, an expert in the future of electrical power. He shared a few ways our existing system of massive power plants is slowly but surely giving way to a much leaner, decentralized system of small-scale power generation. Ram refers to this as a move from an “infrastructure-centric” model to a “human-centric” grid — one that will be much smarter, more inclusive and better able to adapt to the needs of individual users. It's a topic that impacts all of us and we hope you'll tune in again for a refresher on how the electric grid works and how it's evolving.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Ram RajagopalConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Ram Rajagopal, a professor of engineering at Stanford University.(00:03:47) What is Powernet?Outline of Powernet—a decentralized, user-focused power grid vision.(00:05:34) Behind-the-Meter IntelligenceAiming to align supply and demand by understanding consumer needs.(00:07:58) Smart Dimmers & Data PrivacyBalancing energy efficiency with privacy concerns in home automation.(00:10:05) Aggregators & Local ControlFuture energy sharing may rely on local devices and trusted middlemen.(00:11:50) Human Motivation & Energy BehaviorWhy both ethics and cost will drive user participation in energy decisions.(00:14:02) Teaching Energy AwarenessA program teaching middle-schoolers to analyze home energy use.(00:16:17) Automating Energy UseBehavioral and systems changes to help align wellness with grid needs.(00:18:58) Grid Shift: Renewables & StorageHow evolving the grid demands real-time monitoring and local resilience.(00:19:57) Sensors & Operational SafetyThe sensing technology that ensures transformers and lines stay within limits.(00:21:27) Smart Dairy: Cooling Cows with AIHow smart fans and storage reduced a dairy farm's energy output.(00:23:28) Building Trust with FarmersThe collaborative process behind deploying the grid tech at the farm.(00:25:01) Smart Ventilation at ScaleScaling the ventilation tech tested on farms to improve public health spaces.(00:26:06) Equity in the Human-Centered GridHow price signals risk overburdening the most vulnerable communities.(00:28:22) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook

The million dollar price tag for a power connection

Welcome back to Impact Quantum, the show for everyone from the quantum curious to the truly entangled enthusiast. In this episode, we venture beyond Schrödinger's cat and into the very real world of quantum-inspired engineering with guest Marouane Salhi, a physicist and CEO of Qubit Engineering. Hosted by Candace Gillhoolley, Frank La Vigne, and BAILeY, this conversation dives into how quantum optimization is already tackling some of the planet's biggest infrastructure challenges—think wind farm layouts and power grid management—not with futuristic quantum computers, but with innovative quantum-inspired algorithms and simulators.Marouane walks us through the journey from theoretical quantum physics to practical engineering impact, revealing how “boring” problems like turbine arrangement and network switch toggling are paving the way for quantum innovation. The discussion covers the realities and myths of current quantum hardware, the rise of quantum-inspired solvers, and why interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for this fast-evolving field. Whether you're a student, developer, investor, or just love to say “quantum” at dinner parties, this episode offers invaluable advice on how to get involved, what skills matter, and what the next 10 to 15 years of quantum technology might hold. Tune in for grounded insights, practical strategies, and a glimpse of how quantum thinking is quietly reshaping our world—sometimes, in the most surprisingly unglamorous corners.Timestamps00:00 Quantum Optimization Startup Leadership03:53 Quantum Computing: Finding Use Cases07:21 Turbine Hub Altitude and Size12:00 Bridging Research Tools for Industry16:15 Shift to Quantum-Inspired Solvers18:27 "Quantum Solvers Improve Optimization"23:14 Quantum Computing in Molecular Simulation26:49 "Quantum Computing Development Insights"28:55 Future of Quantum Engineering Insights33:24 Rethinking Engineering Problem-Solving37:28 Quantum Engineering Problem Optimization41:28 "Start Preparing for Quantum Computing"44:08 Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workforce Vision47:02 Quantum Collaboration in Energy Solutions49:32 "Embracing Quantum Tech Opportunities"54:32 Advancing Understanding Through Complex Problems57:20 Quantum's Present Impact

The latest episode of People in Power provides an up-to-the-minute update on the extended day-ahead market with Kathleen Staks, chair of the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative Launch Committee. Staks and California Energy Market's Jason Fordney and Abigail Sawyer discuss new governance structure for EDAM with the official joining of the market by Public Service Company of New Mexico; the status of legislation in California that would enable a new regional organization to govern the market; jitters among California lawmakers about influence by President Donald Trump if California gives up any decision-making power; and worries about the break-up of the Western Energy Imbalance Market. At stake is billions of dollars in market transactions, regional grid reliability and the ability to integrate renewables across the region.

A new global challenge is looking for sustainable and innovative solutions to reinvent instrument transformers Arteche, a global manufacturer of electrical equipment with presence in over 127 countries, has joined forces with ennomotive, the leading engineering innovation platform, to improve the sustainability of instrument transformers. Arteche's instrument transformers, widely used in power grids around the world, use an insulation system based on paper impregnated with dielectric oil. This is a technically efficient solution, with decades of proven reliability, but it brings an environmental challenge: During manufacturing, to properly impregnate the insulating paper, an "excess" volume of oil is needed, and it remains "free" in the equipment. Seeking innovative solutions Through this open challenge, Arteche and ennomotive invite solvers and tech. companies from around the world to propose innovative solutions that significantly reduce or eliminate free oil in Transformers. Proposals may include new insulating materials, alternative technologies, or modifications to manufacturing processes to achieve these goals. A call looking for global engineering talent This challenge is open to engineers, startups, technology centres, and universities worldwide with experience in electrical design, insulating materials, electrical equipment development, and industrial sustainability. Arteche, the seeker, offers cash prizes for the top proposals submitted by individual solvers, and funding for selected companies to conduct a pilot, in addition to becoming a part of its innovation ecosystem. Professionals and organisations interested in participating must register at ennomotive.com, join the Arteche challenge, and submit their proposals before July 27th, 2025. More information: https://www.ennomotive.com/challenge/reducing-or-replacing-excess-oil-in-instrument-transformers/ About Arteche https://www.arteche.com Arteche is a Spanish multinational company and a leader in the electrical sector. It develops equipment and solutions for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Founded in 1946, it operates in more than 175 countries and has around 2,800 employees. Its core business is the manufacturing and commercialisation of measuring transformers, among other products. The company has factories and research centres in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Arteche's priorities focus on developing an efficient, reliable, and sustainable power transmission and distribution network, aligned with the challenges of the energy transition. Key focus areas include: The use of digital technologies. Asset and data management, including digital twins. The design and development of innovative equipment. The sustainability of its products. About ennomotive https://www.ennomotive.com ennomotive is the leading open innovation platform that connects companies with engineers and startups from all over the world to solve technology and engineering challenges. Companies post their challenges as a kind of contest on the platform and reward the best solutions with cash prizes, projects and recognition. The platform operates globally with customers from diverse industries such as automotive, energy, mining, construction, manufacturing and others. Since 2015 ennomotive has organized +100 global challenges related to mechanical engineering, electrical, energy and water, 3D printing, IoT, satellite, AI, new materials, etc. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to f...

Today, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered its highly anticipated judgement in the case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia–a watershed moment in international human rights law. In this episode, Just Security Executive Editor and professor at American University Washington College of Law Rebecca Hamilton, and Just Security editorial board member and professor of International Law at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy Tom Dannenbaum join Just Security co-editor-in-chief Ryan Goodman to break down the Court's reasoning, the legal standards applied, and the potential ramifications for the ongoing conflict and the future of international justice. Show Note: Tom Dannenbaum's “Legal Frameworks for Assessing the Use of Starvation in Ukraine” in Just SecurityOlga Butkevych, Rebecca Hamilton, and Gregory Shaffer's “International Law in the Face of Russia's Aggression in Ukraine: The View from Lviv” Ryan Goodman and Ambassador (ret) Keith Harper's “Toward a Better Accounting of the Human Toll in Putin's War of Aggression” in Just Security The Just Security Podcast: ICC Arrest Warrants for Russian Attacks on Ukraine's Power Grid with Kateryna Busol, Rebecca Hamilton, and Paras Shah Case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia Judgement (July 9, 2025) 

When the power grid fails during a scorching summer day, knowing how to stay cool without AC could literally save your life. In this essential preparedness episode, you'll discover practical strategies for surviving extreme heat when the electrical grid goes down, including proven methods to stay cool in the heat using simple household items and basic preparation. Todd shares real-world experience from Houston's hurricane season and power outages, revealing how to recognize the dangerous stages of heat-related illness before they become life-threatening emergencies. You'll learn about power grid failure scenarios that leave millions without cooling, effective evaporative cooling techniques, and essential gear recommendations for battery-powered cooling solutions. This episode covers everything from sealing your home against heat buildup to creating DIY cooling systems using items you probably already own. Whether you're dealing with rolling blackouts, hurricane aftermath, or extended grid-down situations, these time-tested techniques will help you maintain safe body temperatures when conventional cooling fails. Don't wait until you're sweating in the dark to learn these critical survival skills. Visit the Episode Page on Ready Your Future. Of Interest Join the Tribe For more about Todd and RYF Join the Exclusive Email Group The Christian Prepper Podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prepperwebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Independence Day here in the USA, but if you're not a fan of fireworks and hot dogs, Elliot and Dan's rundown of the best hacks of the week is certainly something to celebrate. Rest easy, because nothing exploded, not even the pneumatic standing desk that [Matthias] tore into, nor the electroplated 3D prints that [H3NDRIK] took a blowtorch to. We both really loved the Ploopiest knob you've ever seen, which would be even Ploopier in anodized aluminum, as well as an automatic book scanner that takes its job very seriously. We looked into the mysteries of the Smith chart, another couple of fantastic student projects out of Cornell, the pros and cons of service loops, and what happened when the lights went out in Spain last Spring. And what does Janet Jackson have against laptops anyway?  

In this episode of The New Stack Agents, Andrew Lee, co-founder of Shortwave and Firebase, discusses the evolution of his Gmail-centric email client into an AI-first platform. Initially launched in 2020 with traditional improvements like better threading and search, Shortwave pivoted to agentic AI after the rise of large language models (LLMs). Early features like summarization and translation garnered hype but lacked deep utility. However, as models improved in 2023—especially Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 3.5—Shortwave leaned heavily into tool-calling agents that could execute complex, multi-step tasks autonomously. Lee notes Anthropic's lead in this area, especially in chaining tools intelligently, unlike earlier models from OpenAI. Still, challenges remain with managing large numbers of tools without breaking model reasoning. Looking ahead, Lee envisions AI that can take proactive actions—like responding to emails—and dynamically generate interfaces tailored to tasks in real-time. This shift could fundamentally reshape how productivity apps work, with Shortwave aiming to be at the forefront of that transformation.Learn more from The New Stack about the latest insights of the power AI at scale:Why Streaming Is the Power Grid for AI-Native Data PlatformsCompanies Must Embrace BeSpoke AI Designed for IT WorkflowsJoin our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game.

In this episode, we continue our exploration of how utilities are working to mitigate the threat of wildfires with a look at how PG&E is transforming its grid to reduce ignition risk throughout its 70,000-square-mile service area. Host Dave Whitehead is joined by James Tuccillo, manager of distribution and asset planning, to discuss PG&E's multi-pronged strategy, which includes an ambitious plan to underground 10,000 miles of power lines. James also shares insights into how advanced, staged-fault testing and high-impedance fault detection technology are reshaping how utilities detect and respond to downed conductors—before they spark a fire.

On this episode of People in Power, California Energy Markets Associate Editor Abigail Sawyer talks with Mark Toney, executive director of The Utility Reform Network, about California's unprecedented rate increases over the past several years, the factors driving those increases and what can be done to keep power bills from continuing to rise. Toney doesn't hold back in offering his opinions on reasonable wildfire safety measures, who should pay for them, and whether the California Public Utilities Commission is doing its job.  He also discusses legislation currently before California lawmakers that TURN believes could slow the upward advance of utility rates.

Decades ago, NASA designed a new type of liquid battery to supply a steady source of electricity when power is a challenge.

isode 584: A Look at Market Games  Episode release date is June 25, 2025   Show Notes   This week we in contrast with the open drafting mechanic we discussed the last few episodes, this week we are focusing on games that have and use a market, and how a market game is different from an open drafting game.   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan River of Gold with Cheryl Azul with Madi and BGA Andy Aeons Trespass Odyssey The Market mechanic, in essence, simulates a dynamic economy within a board game. Unlike a simple "take one from a pile" or a closed draft where items circulate, a market presents players with a publicly available pool of goods, actions, or resources. This pool often changes, either by new items being revealed, existing items being bought, or even prices fluctuating. What makes the Market mechanic so engaging is the tension it creates. Players are constantly evaluating not just what they need, but also what their opponents might be eyeing. With what is currently available in the market. Is it worth paying a premium for that crucial item now, or should you wait and hope a cheaper option appears? Do you play the jerk role and counter draft to deny an opponent a vital resource by taking it yourself, even if it's not your absolute top priority? Markets can take many forms: Static Markets: Where a set of items is always available, and players choose from it. Dynamic Markets: Prices might change based on supply and demand. Rotating Markets: Items might enter and exit the market over time, creating a flow of new opportunities. "I-Cut-You-Choose" Style Markets: While sometimes a separate mechanic, some games blend this, where one player sets up a market or splits resources, and another player chooses first. We discussed how open drafting games are very closely related to market games, but ultimately, the Market mechanic adds layers of tactical decision-making, player interaction, and often, an exciting push-your-luck element.  It's about optimizing your purchases, anticipating others' moves, and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of available options. So next time you're sitting down to play and see a row of tempting cards or a pile of valuable resources, you're likely engaging with the dynamic world of the Market mechanic! Top Rated Market Games Power Grid Puerto Rico Clans of Caledonia The Pillars of the EarthDIY Expansion link Tiny Epic Pirates Wasteland Express Delivery Service Foundations of Rome Foundations of Metropolis Skyrise Merchants of the Dark Road Ark Nova Jaipur Glen More II: Chronicles Glen More Kutna Hora: The City of Silver Brass: Birmingham Galactic Cruise Windmill Valley Cubitos Honey Buzz The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Acquire Queendomino Catan Distilled Archipelago Gentes River of Gold The Vale of Eternity The Vale of Eternity: Artifacts The Vale of Eternity: Curses Architect of the West Kingdom  Games we did not discuss Brass: Lancashire Food Chain Magnate Paladins of the West Kingdom Nucleum La Granja Hallertau Anno 1800: The Board Game 1830: Railways and Robber Barons The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire Navegador The Great Zimbabwe Pax Renaissance: 2nd Edition Bonfire At the Gates of Loyang Fresco Stockpile Pipeline Port Royal 1846: The Race for the Midwest Pax Porfiriana Paperback Shikoku 1889 Pax Renaissance Cuba Arkwright CO2: Second Chance Raccoon Tycoon Imperial Steam Akrotiri Age of Industry Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game Vanuatu Planet Steam The Rich and the Good  

The news to know for Tuesday, June 24, 2025! We're talking about Iran firing back at the U.S. and how, so far, Americans have been able to fend off any real damage. And there is word of a potential deal that could bring some calm to the Middle East.  Also, we'll tell you what the Supreme Court decided about immigrants being deported to countries far from home.  Plus: the heatwave is testing America's power grid; health insurance companies are promising changes, and a country music legend who doesn't tour anymore is making one exception.   Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Go to HiyaHealth.com/NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first order of their best-selling children's vitamin. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Adam Helman has spent his entire career in emergency management. But after working for the New York State Department of Health during the COVID pandemic, he wanted something new. So in 2023, Adam moved from responding to a public health emergency to responding to the climate emergency, in addition to other hazards utilities have dealt with for decades. Just two years into his role as director of emergency services for the energy services company Avangrid, he's already seen a number of back-to-back emergencies caused by everything from winter storms to gas leaks.This week on With Great Power, Adam shares with Brad some of the ways that Avangrid's emergency response operations are evolving as intense weather and other hazards put more physical and mental stress on first responders. They also discuss why  meteorologists play an increasingly vital role in utility emergency response, and how utilities are integrating new threats, like wildfires in the Northeast, into their planning.With Great Power is a co-production of GridX and Latitude Studios.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts. For more reporting on the companies featured in this podcast, subscribe to Latitude Media's newsletter.Credits: Hosted by Brad Langley. Produced by Erin Hardick and Mary Catherine O'Connor. Edited by Anne Bailey. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. The Grid X production team includes Jenni Barber, Samantha McCabe, and Brad Langley.

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In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 20: Israel-Iran conflict starting to have ripple effects in Armenia; Russian-Armenian billionaire is in pretrial detention on charges of inciting the seizure of power; PM Nikol Pashinyan is in Turkey at Erdogan's invitation and more.

Aristotle Pacific analyst Abre Kaizar discusses impacts of alternative energy, climate change, aging infrastructure, EVs and AI on the power grid. Guest host: Alex Warren. 

Brace for the sun's silent kill shot! In Ep. 483, Sara F. Hathaway & Chin Gibson dive into CMEs, the Carrington Event, & survival tips to thrive post-tech apocalypse. Explore The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com. Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com. Get your  Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around! Don't forget to leave a review, like, and subscribe!

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Chrome to actively refuse admin privileges. Android Messenger is getting manual key verification. Pwn2Own to add AI "pwning" as in-scope attack targets. AI has already been found to be replicating. Microsoft not killing off Office on Win10 after October. 23andMe's asset purchaser revealed. Many fun talking points thanks to our listeners. Steve's review of "Andor", season 2. What's been discovered inside the U.S. power grid Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1026-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bigid.com/securitynow material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT bitwarden.com/twit drata.com/securitynow

Chrome to actively refuse admin privileges. Android Messenger is getting manual key verification. Pwn2Own to add AI "pwning" as in-scope attack targets. AI has already been found to be replicating. Microsoft not killing off Office on Win10 after October. 23andMe's asset purchaser revealed. Many fun talking points thanks to our listeners. Steve's review of "Andor", season 2. What's been discovered inside the U.S. power grid Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1026-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bigid.com/securitynow material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT bitwarden.com/twit drata.com/securitynow

Chrome to actively refuse admin privileges. Android Messenger is getting manual key verification. Pwn2Own to add AI "pwning" as in-scope attack targets. AI has already been found to be replicating. Microsoft not killing off Office on Win10 after October. 23andMe's asset purchaser revealed. Many fun talking points thanks to our listeners. Steve's review of "Andor", season 2. What's been discovered inside the U.S. power grid Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1026-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bigid.com/securitynow material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT bitwarden.com/twit drata.com/securitynow

Chrome to actively refuse admin privileges. Android Messenger is getting manual key verification. Pwn2Own to add AI "pwning" as in-scope attack targets. AI has already been found to be replicating. Microsoft not killing off Office on Win10 after October. 23andMe's asset purchaser revealed. Many fun talking points thanks to our listeners. Steve's review of "Andor", season 2. What's been discovered inside the U.S. power grid Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1026-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bigid.com/securitynow material.security joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT bitwarden.com/twit drata.com/securitynow

[00:30] A Dangerous Age (33 minutes) Germany is rearming with the full support of the U.S., and rogue communication devices have been found in China-made solar power technology used throughout the U.S. In this dangerous age, history and Bible prophecy provide the vital context for understanding our world. [33:45] WorldWatch (3 minutes) [37:00] Why God's College (18 minutes) Why does the Philadelphia Church of God have a college?

Where is “the cloud,” anyway? It's in a bunch of nondescript warehouses all over the country. Zachary Crockett serves up the story. SOURCES: Chris Kimm, senior vice president of global customer care and customer experience at Equinix.Raul Martynek, C.E.O. of DataBank.Clayton Rosati, associate professor of geography at Bowling Green State University. RESOURCES:"How Data Center Alley Is Changing Northern Virginia," by Mac Carey (Oxford American, 2025)."Noisy, Hungry Data Centers Are Catching Communities by Surprise," by Sean Patrick Cooper (The New York Times, 2024)."As Data Centers for AI Strain the Power Grid, Bills Rise for Everyday Customers," by Evan Halper and Caroline O'Donovan (The Washington Post, 2024)."Data Plantation: Northern Virginia and the Territorialization of Digital Civilization in 'The Internet Capital of the World'," by Clayton Rosati, Aju James, and Kathryne Metcalf (Online Media and Global Communication, 2023)."A New Front in the Water Wars: Your Internet Use," by Shannon Osaka (The Washington Post, 2023). EXTRAS:"Why Is It So Hard (and Expensive) to Build Anything in America?" by Freakonomics Radio (2023).Data Center Map. 

This week: The entire Iberian peninsula lost power for 18 hours. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by energy expert John Kemp to talk about why that might have happened and nerd out on power grids. Then, the GDP is down by 0.3%. But is that really the right metric to care about? Finally, the tech world is bringing back the brutal system of stack ranking management. The hosts discuss why this might be ill advised.  In the Slate Plus episode: Are Toy Tariffs…Good?  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can't quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie's 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Ed Crooks, host of Energy Gang, is joined by Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz's principal analyst for solar power and host of Interchange Recharged, to discuss the future of energy, and of the electricity grid in particular.They are joined by Rob Chapman, Senior Vice President of Energy Delivery and Customer Solutions at the non-profit research group EPRI, the Electric Power Research Institute, which aims to help power society toward a reliable, affordable, and resilient energy future. Rob talks about a key theme in his work: the importance of flexibility on the electricity grid. Increased reliance on solar and wind power has created challenges in keeping the grid balanced and the lights on. Surging demand for electricity for new data centres to train and run AI models is giving rise to a whole new set of issues. More flexible demand and supply on the grid is increasingly valuable. But where can it come from?Data centres don't usually offer a lot of flexibility in their operations. People want to use ChatGPT and watch Netflix even at night and when the wind is low. So what can the hyperscalers do to create flexibility? Are virtual power plants an effective option? And how can the energy industry improve collaboration to find solutions that promote the clean energy transition while keeping prices down?You can find Energy Gang wherever you get your podcasts, and follow Interchange Recharged with Sylvia Leyva Martinez for deep dives into the innovations that are accelerating the energy transition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change is the money sitting in investment portfolios - especially the trillions of dollars invested on behalf of public retirees. That's money that could continue to fund fossil fuel development, or help pay for  climate solutions instead.New York City has implemented an ambitious Net Zero plan for its public pensions. That plan includes divesting from some fossil fuel companies and investing billions of dollars in climate solutions. One company benefiting from that investment is NineDot Energy.   Wedged between an elementary school and a big box shopping center in the Northeast Bronx, NineDot Energy is operating a battery farm that the city's utility company, Con Ed, can call on to help relieve the grid when it gets overstressed. “The batteries hold a combined three megawatts of battery storage. That's enough to power about 3,000 New York City households for four hours on a hot summer day. Last summer, the battery farm was called half a dozen times, which was enough to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a combined 24 metric tons. That's the equivalent of nine thousand car trips on the Cross Bronx Expressway.Currently, the city has the dirtiest energy grid in the state. More than 90% of its power comes from fossil fuels. NineDot Energy is still in growth mode, but battery farms like this could eventually help the grid transition to renewable sources, like wind and solar.“The sun only shines when nature tells it to; the wind only blows when nature tells it to, but people use electricity when they decide to,” explained Adam Cohen, co-founder of NineDot Energy. “A battery helps mediate that process. It pulls in the extra power when it's available, and then puts it back out when people call for it.” On a recent visit to the Bronx facility, 12-year-old Virtue Onoja showed off a mural she helped paint along with other students from the elementary school across the street, envisioning a future powered by cleaner energy.“One thing about me, I'm definitely an artist,” she said. “I drew a clear blue sky, no pollution, no nothing [and] beautiful yellow flowers and the sun.”There are also drawings of windmills and electric school buses. “There's still a lot of pollution, not just in the Bronx, but just in New York in general,” Onoja said. “All of this is the goal that we want to achieve.”This is an excerpt from the latest season of How We Survive. Listen to the full episode here.