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Ep 231 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into generational food debates, Boston's rodeo revival, and Texas' fight against an invasive pest — with plenty of banter along the way. First up: A viral reel sparks debate about seed oils and generational food culture. An "almond daughter" confronts her "seed oil grandmother" about pantry staples, but the comment section isn't having it. Natalie and Tara explore how different generations relate to food, why we're so divided on nutrition, and whether we've optimized ourselves into confusion. Then, the rodeo returns to Boston for the first time in nearly 100 years — complete with skyscrapers, city hall plaza, and plenty of PETA protesters. The hosts discuss the logistics of transforming downtown into a rodeo arena, why animal activists are so vocal about rodeos, and whether this cultural moment will stick around. Next, Bose drops a butter-yellow Bluetooth speaker packaged like a stick of butter, and the marketing genius (or missed opportunity) has everyone talking. Plus, a quick debrief on Steven McBee heading to BravoCon and what that means for ag's crossover into mainstream entertainment. Finally, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: the cotton jassid, an invasive leaf hopper spreading fast from Florida to the cotton belt. Tara talks to a local cotton farmer about what this pest could mean for the multi-billion dollar industry — and why Georgia growers are already devastated. BUT WAIT — there's more! Stick around for a bonus mini-interview with Jeff Risley, Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA). If you've ever considered solar, wind, or any renewable project on your farm, this conversation is a must-listen. Jeff breaks down peer-to-peer resources, lease negotiations, succession planning, and how REFA helps farmers make informed decisions about long-term energy opportunities. Learn more at https://renewableenergyfarmers.org What We Discovered This Week

Elizabeth Peek discusses the growing demands that massive data centers place on local resources, including electricity, water, and workforce. She anticipates a public backlash, particularly due to rising electricity costs and the reliance on renewable mandates in uncompetitive markets like California and New York. Water scarcity issues are also a significant concern, comparable to the public reaction to fracking. Peek notes that elected representatives must address how these massive buildings impact the national conversation regarding resource allocation and pricing. 1910

Elizabeth Peek discusses the growing demands that massive data centers place on local resources, including electricity, water, and workforce. She anticipates a public backlash, particularly due to rising electricity costs and the reliance on renewable mandates in uncompetitive markets like California and New York. Water scarcity issues are also a significant concern, comparable to the public reaction to fracking. Peek notes that elected representatives must address how these massive buildings impact the national conversation regarding resource allocation and pricing. 1910 VALDEZ

The current administration has essentially declared war on renewable energy.  President Trump stated recently that his administration will not approve solar or wind power projects.  Renewable companies are unlikely to receive permits that were once a normal course of business. Now, the United States is likely to struggle to meet its growing demand for electricity […]

In this new episode of Energy Vista, Leslie Palti-Guzman speaks with Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, Director at IFRI, who brings a European lens on U.S. energy policies. Together, they unpack Trump's “energy dominance” agenda and its ripple effects across the Atlantic.Key themes include: The U.S. as an unapologetic energy superpower betting on gas, coal, nuclear, and next-gen tech to fuel its AI-driven future. The transatlantic trade discussions over methane regulations, tariffs, and climate ambitions. Europe's scramble to replace Russian gas and the enduring role of U.S. supplies. China's rapid pivot to renewables, nuclear, and transmission at staggering speed while doubling down on coal and other fossil fuels. What all this means for energy security, climate policy, and industrial strategy.

Sponsored by: KPMGWhile recent months have been full of turmoil for renewables companies amid market uncertainty and dramatic policy shifts,  there are still energy companies that are closing new deals and driving innovation in the renewables market. Michael Chanin, founder and CEO of Cherry Street Energy, stops by the show to discuss the changing energy landscape and how businesses can adapt. Michael highlights the impacts of recent policy changes, supply chain challenges and solutions, and shares his predictions on what the future holds for renewables.Recorded on the date of Cherry Street Energy's 10th anniversary, Michael and his team aren't planning on slowing down any time soon. More resources from KPMG:Shaping the Future of Renewable and Emerging Energies Unlocking the power of data products in the energy sectorLead the curve: Make energy disruption a competitive advantageSign up for the Renewable Energy SmartBrief

In this DCF Trends-Nomads at the Summit Podcast episode, the hosts from Data Center Frontier and Nomad Futurist sit down with Adrienne Pierce, CEO of New Sun Road, to explore the emerging frontier of sovereign and renewable energy solutions for modular data center deployment. With over 1,500 microgrids under management via the company's Stellar platform, Pierce brings a field-tested perspective on how flexible, AI-driven energy controls can empower edge and sub-10 MW data center systems—especially in regions where traditional grid infrastructure can't keep up with AI-era demands. This discussion dives into the real-world opportunities for modular, microgrid-powered data centers to unlock new markets, reduce energy costs, and create more resilient and autonomous compute infrastructure at the edge and beyond. Expect sharp insights into what it means to decouple data center growth from utility bottlenecks—and how the right energy intelligence can accelerate both sustainability and scalability.

McDonald's plans to invest $200 million over the next seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on cattle ranches, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA is planning to use tariff revenue to support US farmers.

  Concerns about predatory lawyers on hunt for eligible RECA victims   Renewable projects targeted in proposed cuts to Office of Indian Energy  

Hemp has been used in construction for thousands of years, but it's only recently that it's incredible environmental benefits have crept into mainstream awareness. In today's episode, we continue exploring renewable materials. We'll investigate the design of a hempcrete extension to an existing Federation House located in the heritage listed suburb of Ashbury in inner suburban warm temperate Sydney. Architect Emily Knight, the director of Emily Knight Design shares the inside story on her AL House. Today we'll learn about;the process, costs and benefits of using hempcrete in custom architectural construction, how upgrading the thermal efficiency of your existing home is critical for creating environmental change, and a wealth of other insights and practical information drawn from Emily's extensive experience. Australian Architects can earn formal CPD hours by listening to these podcasts and completing an online quiz. MORE INFORMATIONFind everything you need on the Renovation Collaborative website. www.renovationcollaborative.com.auPODCAST Key points summary, timestamps and resource linksFREE RESOURCES Transcript edited into clear Q&A.CPD Australian architects can find more information on CPD, and COURSES Eleven easy to read courses demystifying the entire home design and construction process. KEY POINTS SUMMARY1. The biggest environmental change can be effected through improving existing buildings. Currently in Australia, there is no requirement to upgrade your existing home as part of your renovation. However, Emily always encourages her clients to set aside some budget for this important work to ensure long term comfort and energy efficiency. 2. Hemp is used in construction in a range of formats. Hempcrete, as covered in this episode, also hemp blocks, hemp sprayed onto a frame and hemp panels. 3. Hempcrete walls are non-structural. They're formed up around a timber stud frame.4. Hempcrete walls can be finished in a number of ways. They can be left unfinished, coated with natural breathing lime render, or a clear, penetrating, breathable sealer coat. Externally, it usually requires extended roof overhangs to prevent weathering. 5. In Emily's experience, the cost of Hempcrete construction in Sydney by a subcontractor was approximately on par with cavity brickwork. Historically, hemp buildings have been constructed by a community of unskilled friends and family, enabling much lower labour costs.6. Hemp offers a multitude of benefits: It delivers very healthy indoor air quality. It's very durable and has a long lifespan. It offers excellent acoustic and thermal insulative performance. It's very fire resistant, It can be made airtight, and It sequesters carbon and is biodegradable at end of life. INTERVIEW...

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this episode, Dr. Allen Lomax discusses the intersection of engineering, entrepreneurship, and clean energy with Dave Riess, founder of Wunder. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the commercial solar market, the importance of capital in solar projects, and the future trends in renewable energy infrastructure. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of solar investment and the critical role of customer experience and capital access in driving growth.Main Points:Commercial solar is a smart investment for high net worth individuals.The solar market is experiencing a significant energy transition.Challenges in the commercial segment include access to capital and customer experience.The commercial real estate market is under-penetrated in solar adoption.Investment credit is crucial for financing solar projects.Tenants' electricity costs influence commercial real estate decisions.The demand for electricity is increasing, impacting commercial properties.Renewable energy generation is becoming more economically viable.The growth of solar technology is accelerating despite challenges.Future opportunities in commercial solar investment remain strong.Connect with Dave Riess:https://www.wunderpower.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidriess/https://www.facebook.com/WunderCapital/

The Wake-Up Call We Can't IgnoreClean energy isn't losing the economics game—it's losing the political one.Jigar Shah returns to SunCast live at RE+ 2025 with an urgent message: the energy transition will stall unless we, as an industry, stop underestimating the role of political power. The economics are there. The technology is there. What's missing? Unity, speed, and ground-level influence.This isn't just another policy chat—Jigar breaks down:

If you thought that straw bales were only for DIY backyard builders, think again. In today's episode we move onto our next sustainable design theme - renewable materials.We'll investigate the design of a new certified Passive House built from Huff'n'Puff SITUP strawbale wall panels. This house is located on an off grid site in the cool temperate Victorian high country. Architect Talina Edwards, a director at Envirotecture, shares the inside story on her Huff'n'Puff Haus.Today we'll learn about: Biophilic design and our intrinsic connection with nature, Country and our planet The costs and benefits of using straw bale panels and their role in construction Strategies to achieve Net Zero carbon, andA wealth of insights and practical information drawn from Talina's extensive experience Australian Architects can earn formal CPD hours by listening to these podcasts and completing an online quiz. MORE INFORMATIONFind everything you need on the Renovation Collaborative website. www.renovationcollaborative.com.auPODCAST Key points summary, timestamps and resource linksFREE RESOURCES Transcript edited into clear Q&A.CPD Australian architects can find more information on CPD, and COURSES Eleven easy to read courses demystifying the entire home design and construction process. KEY POINTS SUMMARY1. Biophilic design is linked to care for Country and an understanding that we are part of nature and intrinsically linked with our planet. If we don't care for Mother Earth, she can't keep caring for us. It's a reciprocal relationship of being present, responsible and caring. Like we take responsibility to care for our family. We feel better when we're outside in nature, but most of us spend around 80% of our time indoors. Biophilic design is about creating indoor environments that help us feel closer to nature and the outdoors through ideas such as plants, natural light, textures and materials. But it's critical to be very mindful of how our design choices affect the environment. Because remember, it's not only about what is good for us, it's a reciprocal relationship. 2. The primary driver for using straw bale panels is to create maximum wall insulation in colder or more extreme climate zones. Other benefits include being a renewable material, low embodied carbon and reuse of a waste product from the agricultural industry. 3. Huff n Puff straw bale wall panels are made from straw bales tightly fitted inside plywood box frames. The panels are typically 350 - 450mm thick, approximately 600 - 1200mm wide and 2.5 – 3m high depending on the project requirements and they're engineered to be load bearing. 4. Lime mortar or clay mortar can be used on the exterior or interior to seal the straw...

In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff speaks with Trent Iliffe about his unconventional path from aspiring filmmaker to leading logistics and data center development across Asia. Trent reflects on his early career in industrial real estate, the founding of LŌ-GOI Group, and how he helped grow the platform into a major player in the region. He shares candid insights into navigating partnerships, raising institutional capital, and ultimately reshaping his focus toward logistics, data centers, and renewable energy. The conversation also explores the opportunities and challenges in emerging markets like India and Vietnam, and the importance of knowing what you don't want to be as an entrepreneur. They discuss: Trent's early career shift from film to industrial real estate The founding and evolution of Logos into a global logistics platform Launching LŌ-GOI Group with a focus on logistics, data centers, and renewable energy Market dynamics and growth opportunities in India and Vietnam Lessons in leadership, partnerships, and maintaining control as an entrepreneur Links: Trent on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-iliffe-81219573/ LŌ-GOI Group - https://lo-goigroup.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:24) - Trent's early career: From film to industrial real estate (00:03:11) - Building a career in industrial real estate (00:04:07) - Venturing into China: Setting up industrial business (00:05:15) - The birth of LŌ-GOI Group: Convincing investors in Australia (00:17:07) - Expanding horizons: From Australia to China (00:18:38) - Navigating partnerships and growth (00:23:27) - The evolution of LŌ-GOI Group: From logistics to data centers (00:31:11) - Renewable energy ventures (00:32:30) - Investment strategies and challenges (00:35:50) - Market insights: India and Vietnam (00:39:06) - Vietnam's manufacturing boom (00:44:58) - India's economic transformation (00:47:14) - Investor profiles and market dynamics (00:54:57) - Lessons from an entrepreneurial journey (00:58:13) - Conclusion and contact information

Show Notes:Story 1: Map of 600,000 brain cells rewrites the textbook on how the brain makes decisionsSource: LiveScience.comLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/map-of-600-000-brain-cells-rewrites-the-textbook-on-how-the-brain-makes-decisionsStory 2: Super solar cells withstand 10,000 bends, retain over 85% output after 2,800 hoursSource: InterestingEngineering.com via MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/renewable-energy/super-solar-cells-withstand-10-000-bends-retain-over-85-output-after-2-800-hours/ar-AA1JEC2zStory 3: Soft skin, sharp senses: New robotic 'touch' sees danger before it hitsSource: TechExplore.comLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-08-soft-skin-sharp-robotic-danger.htmlResearch Paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11097357Story 4: Soft wearable robot jacket responds to movements, supports upper-limb impairmentsSource: InterestingEngineering.comLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/us-engineers-robot-worn-like-jacketsResearch Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62538-8Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFHTyUrAaz0&t=12sHonorable Mentions:Story: Some People Are Immune to All Viruses. Scientists Now Want to Replicate This Ability for a Universal AntiviralSource: ZME ScienceLink: https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/universal-antiviral/Story: Generative AI designs compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteriaSource: Phys.orgLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-08-generative-ai-compounds-drug-resistant.htmlResearch Paper: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(25)00855-4Story: This New Indoor Solar Cell Could Power the Entire Internet of Things Using Only the Light from Your CeilingSource: ZME ScienceLink: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/this-new-indoor-solar-cell-could-power-the-entire-internet-of-things-using-only-the-light-from-your-ceiling/Story: Researchers Explore ‘Biomining' Seaweed for Critical MineralsSource: Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/researchers-explore-biomining-seaweed-critical-minerals

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https://youtu.be/wcTP2wXrlHMMatt interviews Grant Gunnison, CEO and founder of Zero Homes, about their innovative approach to home electrification. Grant shares how his background as an MIT engineer and NASA contractor, combined with experience running his family's contracting business, led him to create a platform that uses smartphone photos and AI to generate accurate home energy assessments and quotes without requiring in-person sales visits. They discuss the challenges of retrofitting existing homes, why contractors resist new technologies, and how Zero Homes is expanding across multiple states while partnering with utilities to streamline the path from energy audit to installation. (00:00) - Intro (03:12) - Grant Gunnison Interview YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Mark: Being able to get to near expert level on practically anything very quickly.Smallholder farmers are facing unprecedented challenges. With 97% of farm income concentrated in just 3% of farms, the remaining 97% struggle to make ends meet, often forcing the next generation to leave farming altogether. Mark Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbon Country, is working to reverse this trend with a groundbreaking vision that combines renewable energy, sustainable farming practices, and economic innovation.Mark's approach centers on agrivoltaics, a system of integrating solar panels with farming. “The idea behind Carbon Country is to transform the economics and sustainability of smallholder farms by adding agrovoltaics, which is a fancy word for solar above farming,” Mark explained. By installing solar panels over grazing land and using regenerative practices like rotational sheep grazing, Carbon Country creates a dual-purpose solution that enhances both energy production and soil health.The potential doesn't stop there. Mark is pioneering carbon removal practices, including biochar production and “wood vaulting,” a process developed by a University of Maryland professor. “We're building the first large-scale biochar facility in Maryland,” Mark said. These initiatives not only sequester carbon but also improve soil quality, making farms more productive and sustainable.To further amplify the economic viability, Mark has integrated energy storage and Bitcoin mining into the model. “We're putting battery storage and Bitcoin mining together, creating an ecosystem with our panels,” he said. By arbitraging peak and non-peak power prices, Carbon Country maximizes revenue while helping stabilize the energy grid.Currently, Carbon Country is raising capital through a regulation crowdfunding campaign on Vicinity Capital. This innovative platform connects investors with high-impact projects, providing opportunities to support sustainable solutions like Mark's.Mark's work is more than a business—it's a mission to ensure smallholder farms remain productive for future generations. “Our goal is to make these farms legacy assets,” he said, “doing important things for both the economy and the environment.”If you want to learn more or invest in this inspiring initiative, visit Carbon Country's crowdfunding page and join the movement to reshape agriculture and energy for a better future.tl;dr:Mark Smith shares how agrivoltaics can transform smallholder farms by combining solar panels with farming.Carbon Country integrates biochar production and carbon storage to improve soil health and sequester carbon.Renewable energy, Bitcoin mining, and storage create economic opportunities for struggling smallholder farmers.Mark explains his superpower of rapid learning and offers advice for mastering new fields.This episode highlights Carbon Country's crowdfunding campaign to support sustainable farming and energy solutions.How to Develop Rapid Learning As a SuperpowerMark Smith's superpower is his ability to quickly master new fields of knowledge. “I think my superpower really is being able to get to near expert level on practically anything very quickly,” he said. This remarkable skill has allowed him to tackle challenges in diverse areas such as recycling, water filtration, and now agrivoltaics. Mark credits his success to curiosity, humility, and a willingness to dedicate time to learning and experimentation.Illustrative Story:Mark shared an example of how his rapid learning ability transformed an idea into reality. Initially exploring abandoned mining sites for solar projects, he discovered that ranches were a better fit. By asking questions about land use and grazing practices, he realized he could integrate rotational grazing and biochar production with solar installations. Through research and conversations with experts, he developed a model that improves soil health, sequesters carbon, and generates renewable energy—all while supporting smallholder farmers.Tips for Developing This Superpower:Be Curious: Read extensively and watch content to understand the basics of new fields.Seek Advice: Approach experts with humility and ask thoughtful questions.Experiment: Start small and learn by doing, even if it means making mistakes.Stay Open: Embrace being a beginner and remain receptive to unexpected insights.By following Mark's example and advice, you can make rapid learning a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileMark Smith (he/him):CEO and Co-Founder, Carbon Country, LLCAbout Carbon Country, LLC: We are transforming the economics and sustainability of smallholder farms by adding agrivoltaics and carbon removal.Website: carboncountry.usOther URL: marketplace.vicinityventures.co/offers/106Biographical Information: Mark Smith, is CEO and Co-Founder of Carbon Country. Previous to starting this venture, he served for 12 years as the Director of Government Affairs of Clorox, where he helped create BRITA's municipal water business. Before joining Clorox, Mark led Claren Power, a waste to energy developer focused on the sugar cane sector in Brazil. Mark also formally served as the Managing Director of Western Hemisphere Affairs at the US Chamber of Commerce. 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Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.As renewables take a larger share of the power mix, the need for flexibility in electricity markets has never been greater. But while the technology exists. From batteries and demand response to interconnectors the challenge lies in creating the right market structures and incentives to bring it all together.Today's power markets were designed around centralised fossil generation. For flexibility to scale, they must evolve, ensuring that short-term trading, ancillary services, and long-term contracts all work in harmony. Without that, renewable integration will stall, and the cost of balancing the grid will rise.In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Rasmus Rode Mosbæk to explore the future of energy trading and flexibility markets. They discuss how market design can enable faster renewable integration, why transparency and liquidity matter, and what lessons can be drawn from other European systems. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:Why flexibility is the missing piece in renewable integration.How market design shapes investment and innovation in storage.The growing role of short-term trading in balancing the grid.Lessons from European power markets on flexibility and liquidity.What's needed to unlock the full potential of demand-side response.About our guestRasmus Rode Mosbæk is the CEO and Founder of Hybrid Greentech, a Danish software company specialising in intelligent energy storage solutions. With an MSc and PhD in energy systems, Rasmus combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver smarter ways of integrating renewables into the grid. At Hybrid Greentech, he leads the development of HERA, an AI-powered platform that optimises virtual power plants and battery storage, helping asset owners maximise revenues, extend asset lifetimes, and strengthen grid stability. For more information on Hybrid Greentech, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.As renewables take a larger share of the power mix, the need for flexibility in electricity markets has never been greater. But while the technology exists. From batteries and demand response to interconnectors the challenge lies in creating the right market structures and incentives to bring it all together.Today's power markets were designed around centralised fossil generation. For flexibility to scale, they must evolve, ensuring that short-term trading, ancillary services, and long-term contracts all work in harmony. Without that, renewable integration will stall, and the cost of balancing the grid will rise.In this episode of Transmission, Quentin is joined by Rasmus Rode Mosbæk to explore the future of energy trading and flexibility markets. They discuss how market design can enable faster renewable integration, why transparency and liquidity matter, and what lessons can be drawn from other European systems. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss:Why flexibility is the missing piece in renewable integration.How market design shapes investment and innovation in storage.The growing role of short-term trading in balancing the grid.Lessons from European power markets on flexibility and liquidity.What's needed to unlock the full potential of demand-side response.About our guestRasmus Rode Mosbæk is the CEO and Founder of Hybrid Greentech, a Danish software company specialising in intelligent energy storage solutions. With an MSc and PhD in energy systems, Rasmus combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver smarter ways of integrating renewables into the grid. At Hybrid Greentech, he leads the development of HERA, an AI-powered platform that optimises virtual power plants and battery storage, helping asset owners maximise revenues, extend asset lifetimes, and strengthen grid stability. For more information on Hybrid Greentech, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Sponsored by KPMGWith rising energy prices poised to remain a hot topic in the months ahead, Amperon CEO Sean Kelly stops by the show to dive into the underlying reasons for energy price increases. Sean and I discuss what utilities, policymakers and other market participants can do to address rising energy costs associated with increased power demand from AI data centers. We also outline what energy traders are doing -- and the tools they are leveraging -- to respond to the price volatility. This episode is not about pointing fingers or placing blame. We focus on what's happening, why it's happening and perhaps most importantly ... what's next?More Resources from KPMGKPMG report: Energy sector tax provisions in “One Big Beautiful Bill”Unlocking the power of data products in the energy sectorKPMG global tech report: energy insightsShaping the Future of Renewable and Emerging EnergiesEpisode HighlightsThe impact AI data centers are having on energy demand - (3:51)Are PJM's most recent auction results a sign of things to come? - (7:24)"All of the above for everything" - (9:30) The role for nuclear - (12:35)Energy forecasting in this environment - (16:13)How power traders a managing price volatility - (18:34)New trading tools and capabilities - (21:17)Bold predictions: What are we going to be talking about in 2-3 years? (24:48)Sign up for the Renewable Energy SmartBrief

Paris Marx is joined by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay to discuss the geopolitics behind China's investments in green tech and electrification, and how it presents the prospect of a new development model based on renewables instead of fossil fuels. Kate Mackenzie is an adjunct fellow at Macquarie University. Tim Sahay is co-director of the Net Zero Industrial Policy Lab at Johns Hopkins University. They are the co-writers of the Polycrisis newsletter from Phenomenal World. Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Also mentioned in this episode: Tim and Kate wrote about the potential role of the BRICS in future geopolitics. The Financial Times explored the implications of China as an electrostate. China leads the growing electric vehicle market, ⁠by a lot⁠. Pakistan imported 17 gigawatts of solar panels in 2024 alone, as Africa is in the midst of its own surge in Chinese solar panel imports. Trump's policies are pushing China and India to ⁠strengthen ties⁠.

Paris Marx is joined by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay to discuss the geopolitics behind China's investments in green tech and electrification, and how it presents the prospect of a new development model based on renewables instead of fossil fuels.Kate Mackenzie is an adjunct fellow at Macquarie University. Tim Sahay is co-director of the Net Zero Industrial Policy Lab at Johns Hopkins University. They are the co-writers of the ⁠Polycrisis newsletter⁠ from Phenomenal World.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Summary: In this episode, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Dorian Hunt, Partner and Head of Renewables at Leo Berwick, to unpack the new safe harbor rules, the impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill, and what's coming next in tax and policy guidance for renewable energy. Dorian also dives into repowering projects, economic obsolescence, co-location strategies, bonus depreciation, and solar industry trends.  Dorian offers practical advice for developers and investors navigating today's fast-changing environment. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MW of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MW of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Dorain Hunt Dorian leads Leo Berwick's Energy & Renewables tax practice.  Dorian has 20 years of experience in tax credit monetization, with clients including renewable energy project developers, tax equity investors, project lenders, insurers and syndicators. Prior to joining Leo Berwick, he was a leader in the Power and Utilities and Energy Transition practices of a Big 4 firm, where he focused on providing tax consulting services with respect to tax credit-driven project finance across, with a focus on renewable energy. Dorian is a thought leader in the tax credit space and has authored articles on topics including the potential implications for “direct pay” of renewable energy tax incentives and on the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the US renewable energy industry.  He has also presented on these and other similar topics for organizations such as IPED, NARUC, and the Boston Bar Association. Dorian has experience with myriad energy incentive programs including Treasury 1603 grants, 48C advanced energy manufacturing studies, and the rapidly-developing field of 45Q carbon capture credits.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Dorian Hunt  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-hunt/ Website:  https://www.leoberwick.com/ Newsletter:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/energy-transition-insider-7197296760090750976/

https://youtu.be/hP682UrQY_EMatt and Sean talk about the Big Beautiful Bill, what its long term impacts might be on the renewable energy space, and how easy it might be to go in another direction.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How the U.S. Just Handed the Renewable Future to China https://youtu.be/2tNp2vsxEzk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (14:20) - - The BBB Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

Researchers have refined models that predict how lightening forms. They also identify many unknow components and sources of power. Darrell and Bill smoke the Alec Bradley Superstition and sip Linkumpinch Bourbon while discussing this. https://gizmodo.com/scientists-unveil-the-shocking-truth-behind-lightnings-mysterious-birth-2000636103

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Will Greene⁠, CEO of Banyan Infrastructure. Greene shares his personal journey and the vision behind Banyan: digitizing and streamlining project finance to accelerate renewable energy development. By cutting deal times and improving transparency, Banyan is building toward a future marketplace for global infrastructure investment. This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inviting us to cover the conference. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Will Greene, CEO of Banyan Infrastructure. Greene shares his personal journey and the vision behind Banyan: digitizing and streamlining project finance to accelerate renewable energy development. By cutting deal times and improving transparency, Banyan is building toward a future marketplace for global infrastructure investment. This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inviting us to cover the conference. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a great disparity between cash returns for crops and livestock. Dr. John Newton with Terrain says China's absence from the export scene further complicates the commodity price outlook. Renewable fuel advocates didn't get the news they hoped for on SRE's from the EPA today. 

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Cliff Keeler, Vice President, Business Development, SunGas Renewables, to discuss his company's $2-B Beaver Lake Renewable Energy green methanol project, as well as the use of biomass gasification as a pathway to produce clean fuels for the shipping, aviation, chemicals and industrial sectors.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Iowa to announce plans to end wind energy subsidies, despite Iowa generating 60% of its electricity from wind power that has become cheaper than fossil fuels. While the Trump administration pushes to revive coal and reduce renewable research funding, market forces continue driving utilities toward wind and solar. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! This week's news flash is about power and politics. And the two collided in Iowa of all places. Iowa is farm state in the middle of America's heartland crucial for presidential hopefuls. It's the first major contest where candidates rise or fall. Smart politicians know: upset Iowa voters at your own peril. But here's what makes this interesting. Iowa generates more electricity from wind than any other state. Sixty percent of their power comes from those spinning turbines. Wind energy has become Iowa's economic engine. The irony? US Energy Secretary Chris Wright just visited Ames National Laboratory in Iowa. He praised the lab as a premier scientific institution. Then he dropped a bombshell: it's time to end government support for wind energy. Wright says wind power has been subsidized for thirty-three years. Time to compete without training wheels. But here's what he didn't mention: wind energy is now one of the cheapest sources of electricity in America. Even without subsidies, renewables cost less than oil, gas, and coal. Energy costs are everything in America. What we pay for electricity determines what we pay for everything else. Manufacturing, artificial intelligence, keeping the lights on at home. Energy Secretary Wright talks about reindustrializing America. He wants to win the race on artificial intelligence. Stop upward pressure on electricity prices. Those are noble goals. But here's the twist: the cheapest electricity in America comes from wind and solar power. Not oil. Not gas. Not coal. The Lazard LCOE analysis proves it year after year. Renewable energy costs have plummeted while fossil fuel prices remain volatile. Iowa figured this out years ago. They didn't choose wind power because they love polar bears. They chose it because it's cheap, reliable, and keeps electricity bills low. Wright's DOE budget would slash renewable energy research by more than fifty percent. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory would lose half its funding. But markets don't care about politics. They care about profits. And the lowest-cost energy wins every time. Here's where the story gets complicated. Wright is absolutely right about one thing: America depends too heavily on China for critical minerals. Sixty percent of rare earth elements. Ninety percent of processing. These materials power our phones, electric cars, and military equipment. China's grip on this supply chain threatens national security. The Energy Department will invest one billion dollars to bring mining and processing home. Smart move. But here's the irony: many of these critical minerals are essential for wind turbines and solar panels. The very technologies Wright wants to defund. Alaska holds forty-nine critical minerals. Refining them increases their value by six hundred fifty percent. So which is it? Do we want energy independence through domestic mining? Or do we want to slow the industries that need those materials most? Wind turbines do need rare earth magnets. Solar panels need refined silicon. Energy storage needs lithium and cobalt. You can't have domestic energy security without domestic renewable energy.

Hay Shire's Alison McLean explains how the local community set the rules of engagement to renewable project developers. Plus: Why the big utilities are saying no to wind and solar.

This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk dive into the latest trends shaping hotels and travel. They explore how a luxury property running entirely on renewable energy could set a new standard for eco-conscious hospitality, Hyatt's sharpened focus on luxury and asset-light growth, and the mounting challenges — and creative fixes — for declining hotel loyalty program value. On the travel side, the hosts look at Seabourn Cruise Line's launch of high-end Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruises and practical strategies for passengers to secure extra space on flights without paying full business class prices. From sustainability to loyalty innovation to premium experiences, this episode covers the moves shaping the industry's next chapter. Follow the Hosts: Steve Turk – ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah Dandashy –⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠@SkiftNews⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Way back in 2016, US energy storage capacity had just hit 336MWh, a 100% year-on-year increase. The growth forecast for storage was for 7.3GWh by 2022 – a US$3.3 billion market. It's just one example of how far we've come; the IRA's tax credits and incentives created a bullish environment for developers, and the renewable project pipeline grew and grew. Then came OB3, and the uncertainty around the future of the tax credits slowed everything down in the first half of 2025. However, a key market condition still exists: the ability to transfer tax credits. It's a new market and one that could prove crucial for financing renewable projects. So how does it work? And what can it offer developers and financers? To find out, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez – a principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie covering global energy markets – is joined by Alfred Johnson, CEO of Crux. Crux facilitates the raising of capital, including the sale of tax credits and debt capital. Sylvia and Alfred review the last few years of clean energy market developments, explore the outlook for renewables out to 2028 and analyze the impact of tax credit transfers on solar, wind, biofuels and other clean energy projects The introduction of transferable tax credits has nearly doubled the market – to US$52 billion last year. It's allowed developers to access financing for renewables that was previously difficult to get. Find out how it all works and how to make the most of it, right here on Interchange Recharged. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast team traveled to Wichita for High Plains Journal Live, where they sat down with Dr. Shannon Ferrell of Oklahoma State University. In this lively conversation, Dr. Ferrell dives deep into the realities of farm succession planning, from the traditional “farm kid vs. city kid” dilemma to the increasingly common “no heirs returning” challenge. He explains how recent legislative changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” affect payment limits for LLCs, estate tax exemptions, and spousal portability—critical details for farm families planning their future.The discussion also turns toward energy, with a look at the booming solar industry, the economics of battery storage, and what the phase-out of renewable tax credits might mean for rural Oklahoma. Dr. Ferrell offers a bold proposal for modernizing transmission easement compensation, encouraging landowner participation in much-needed infrastructure projects. Whether you're thinking about passing down your farm or eyeing new opportunities in renewable energy, this episode is packed with insights you can use.Key TakeawaysFarm transition planning is shifting from farm kid vs. city kid challenges to situations where no heirs return to the operation.LLCs can now receive combined payment limits for partners, removing a barrier to certain succession structures.Estate tax exemption rises to $15M per individual in 2026, with spousal portability ensuring up to $30M passes tax-free.Gift tax exclusions allow $19,000 per person annually without impacting the unified credit.Renewable energy development in Oklahoma remains strong despite upcoming tax credit phase-outs.Solar power costs have plummeted globally, with innovative uses emerging.Battery storage is now economically viable, making renewable power dispatchable.Phase-out of federal tax credits may alter investment patterns but likely won't halt projects.Transmission easement models may need modernization to include ongoing revenue for landowners.Distributed generation could reduce long-distance transmission needs, but grid resilience still requires infrastructure expansion.Timestamps00:00 – Live from High Plains Journal Live in Wichita, KS02:00 – Introducing the Dream Team of Dirt03:15 – Dr. Shannon Ferrell's summer speaking tour highlights04:39 – Farm succession planning: Farm kid vs. city kid dilemma06:32 – No heirs returning: options for farm asset transitions08:14 – “One Big Beautiful Bill” and changes to payment limits for LLCs09:14 – Estate tax updates and spousal portability explained13:49 – Gift tax rules and unified credit in farm succession15:15 – Tax provisions that impact transition planning15:46 – Renewable energy development: wind, solar, and batteries18:08 – Phase-out of renewable energy tax credits and industry impacts20:36 – Battery storage economics and dispatchable power22:15 – Tariffs, supply chains, and domestic manufacturing for energy tech25:18 – Transmission easements and incentivizing landowners27:38 – Distributed generation and grid resilience28:21 – Wrapping up the Summer Ferrell Tour   RedDirtAgronomy.com

What do high school grads, new parents, and brides-to-be have in common? In this episode, we explore renewable markets—those endlessly refreshing customer pools—and why they’re smart for side hustlers. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

As renewables dominate more of the UK grid, the role of gas is being fundamentally redefined.
It's no longer the workhorse it once was, but we're still going to need a lot of it. Even if gas makes up just 5% of electricity generation by 2030, we could still need around 35GW of capacity to back up wind and solar when the weather doesn't play ball. Transitioning from today's two-shift, baseload model to one that acts more like a strategic reserve in an intermittent, renewables-driven system. In this episode of Transmission, Tom Glover, UK Country Chair for RWE, joins the podcast to explore the future of gas in a net-zero electricity system, the realities of hydrogen and CCS retrofits, and what it will take to revive onshore wind in Great Britain.

Key topics include:Why the UK still needs 35GW of gas capacity, even as generation declines.What hydrogen and CCS really mean for the future of thermal plants.How gas is shifting from a baseload resource to a flexibility reserve.Why market design and investment signals must evolve for net zero.What's holding back UK onshore wind and how to fix it.About our guestTom Glover is the UK Country Chair at RWE, which operates Britain's largest power generation fleet. With more than two decades of experience in the energy sector, Tom brings a wide-angle view of how the UK's electricity system is changing from fossil fuels to renewables, and everything in between. He also chairs RWE's UK renewables business and holds board roles at Energy UK and the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, making him a key voice in the country's energy transition conversation.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work. Sign up to the Modo Energy Weekly Dispatch for expert insights on energy storage, market shifts, and policy updates - delivered straight to your inbox every week.

As renewables dominate more of the UK grid, the role of gas is being fundamentally redefined.
It's no longer the workhorse it once was, but we're still going to need a lot of it. Even if gas makes up just 5% of electricity generation by 2030, we could still need around 35GW of capacity to back up wind and solar when the weather doesn't play ball. Transitioning from today's two-shift, baseload model to one that acts more like a strategic reserve in an intermittent, renewables-driven system. In this episode of Transmission, Tom Glover, UK Country Chair for RWE, joins the podcast to explore the future of gas in a net-zero electricity system, the realities of hydrogen and CCS retrofits, and what it will take to revive onshore wind in Great Britain.

Key topics include:Why the UK still needs 35GW of gas capacity, even as generation declines.What hydrogen and CCS really mean for the future of thermal plants.How gas is shifting from a baseload resource to a flexibility reserve.Why market design and investment signals must evolve for net zero.What's holding back UK onshore wind and how to fix it.About our guestTom Glover is the UK Country Chair at RWE, which operates Britain's largest power generation fleet. With more than two decades of experience in the energy sector, Tom brings a wide-angle view of how the UK's electricity system is changing from fossil fuels to renewables, and everything in between. He also chairs RWE's UK renewables business and holds board roles at Energy UK and the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, making him a key voice in the country's energy transition conversation.About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work. Sign up to the Modo Energy Weekly Dispatch for expert insights on energy storage, market shifts, and policy updates - delivered straight to your inbox every week.

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Maura Nespoli, Vice President at Prysmian about "Cabling solution for energy transition". Scott Mackenzie interviews Maura Nespoli, VP of Sales and Renewable and Sustainable Solutions at Prysmian, a leading cable industry company. Maura discusses Prisma's role in the energy transition, focusing on solar and wind farm solutions. She highlights the company's innovative technologies, such as the eatery X technology, which can reduce energy losses by 30% and CO2 emissions by 25%. Maura emphasizes the importance of digitalization in data centers and the need for sustainable practices in cable manufacturing. She also notes the significant demand for cables in the US, particularly in the data center market, and the challenges of meeting this demand while maintaining efficiency and sustainability. Action Items [ ] @Scott MacKenzie - Connect with Maura on LinkedIn to learn more about Prysmian's sustainable cable solutions. [ ] Explore opportunities to leverage existing infrastructure and optimize efficiency rather than just building new transmission lines. Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing the importance of industry professionals and their contributions. Scott mentions the sponsorship by Siemens and encourages listeners to visit siemens.com for more information. The podcast is broadcasting live from Distribute Tech in Dallas, Texas, where industry professionals gather to discuss utilities, transmission, and distribution. Introduction of Maura Nespoli and Her Role Scott introduces Maura Nespoli, who is in the hot seat for the interview. Maura confirms her attendance at the conference and mentions she is from Kentucky, not Milan. Scott and Maura discuss their experiences with bourbon, with Maura expressing her uncertainty about it. Maura provides a brief background about her company, Prysmian, which is leading the cable industry. Maura's Background and Role at Prysmian Maura shares that she is from Italy and has been working in the cable industry for seven years. She explains her role as VP of Sales and Renewable and Sustainable Solutions at Prysmian. Maura elaborates on the importance of the cable industry in the energy transition, focusing on solar and wind farm solutions. She discusses the company's focus on innovation, digitalization, and sustainability, including reducing CO2 emissions and promoting recyclability. Digitalization and Innovation in the Cable Industry Maura explains how digitalization plays a key role in the data center market, which is growing rapidly. She describes the combination of large cables needed in data centers and those related to digitalization. Scott and Maura discuss the various types of cables Prysmian deals with, including transmission, distribution, and specialty cables. Maura highlights the importance of innovation in keeping up with the fast-paced market and the company's efforts to stay ahead. Sustainability and Innovation in Cable Manufacturing Maura discusses the company's approach to sustainability, including reducing CO2 emissions and promoting recyclability. She explains the role of R&D in building cables that are more sustainable and efficient. Maura introduces the company's eatery

An update to a few episodes over the years about the cost of renewable energy generation compared to fossil fuel generation. Read more about the UN address here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, we sit down with Ken Bossong, executive director of the Sun Day Campaign and a clean energy advocate who's been active since the very first Earth Day in 1970. With over 50 years of experience pushing for renewable energy solutions, Ken shares stories from the early solar movement, the rise of wind and solar power, and why nuclear might not be the climate solution some think it is. From his time in the Peace Corps to working with Ralph Nader, Ken has seen the evolution of energy policy up close and he's not slowing down.   Topics covered: Sun-Day Campaign Earth Day Podcast with Aidan Charron of Earthday.org www.podcasts.apple.com Fossil Fuels Nuclear Power Solar Price Utility Solar and Wind Natural Gas Coal Climate Change Nuclear Waste ESS = Energy Storage System Decentralized Systems Smarter E Rooftop Solar Transmission Nuclear Fusion & Nuclear Fission Peace Corps Energy Policy Chernobyl Fallout Offshore Wind   Reach out to Ken Bossong Here: Email: sun-day-ampaign@hotmail.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

The Uptime hosts examine Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's federal oversight mandate, the administration's plan to replace Idaho's cancelled Lava Ridge Wind Farm with six nuclear reactors, and critique a recent wind conference in Australia. The discussion also covers French utility EDF's plan to sell 50% of its North American wind portfolio to raise 2 billion euros for nuclear upgrades in France. Sign up for the next SkySpecs webinar! Register for  UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight 2025! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Allen Hall: [00:00:00] Mark your calendars December 11th at the Royal Highland Center in Edinburgh, because you'll want to be at the UK offshore wind supply chain Spotlight 2025. This isn't just another conference. It's where the UK's offshore wind supply chain comes together. Co-hosted by ORE Catapult and the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership. Spotlight 2025 is where developers connect with suppliers and where the next breakthrough in offshore wind technology gets its moment to shine. So whether you're looking to forge new partnerships, secure critical investments, or simply stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving sector, you'll need to register for this event. Remember December 11th in Edinburg for Spotlight 2025. Just Google. Edinburgh Supply Chain Spotlight 2025. You can register today. You're listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast, brought to you by bill turbines.com. Learn train and be a part of the Clean Energy Revolution. [00:01:00] Visit build turbines.com today. Now here's your hosts, Alan Hall, Joel Saxon, Phil Tartaro, and Rosemary Barnes.  Allen Hall: Well, greetings from Charlotte, North Carolina to the Queen City. I'm Alan Hall and I'm here with Phil Tartaro from the Golden State of California. And Joel Saxon is at an undisclosed location in a secure bunker, so that's not gonna leak out where he is. And Rosemary is enjoying the winter months in beautiful Australia. And we have some interesting topics this week, but I wanna lead off with Rosemary. Went to another WIN conference, WIN plus conference in Australia. Rosemary.  Rosemary Barnes: Yeah, actually I, I feel petty, um, dissing this conference now because this is the one that Alan, you and I did a whole episode on how bad this conference was last year and, um. That's what caused us to feel like we needed to organize our own wind energy conference. Uh, that covered some technical topics, but you're walking around the conference, like, why is there so much hydrogen stuff at a wind energy conference? And I'm like, okay, well maybe that's like what they perceive that, you know, most of the [00:02:00] new projects in Australia, all the big ones say that they're associated with hydrogen. So maybe that's it. And then I started seeing a lot of, um, carbon capture things and, you know, like eels and all sorts of, all sorts of things related to. CO2. Um, so that confused me. Um, and then I saw that it was also a carbon capture conference too. So yeah, the exhibition was, was not, not too bad. I had definitely had lots of good conversations with people. Um, some interesting things like, um, the drone, uh, yeah, drone inspections, a few new capabilities coming up. There were a couple of people with good drones, um, that can. Test the resistance of an LPS and say that they can do a whole turbine in an hour and a half. So, um, that's, that's pretty good. There was also some cool NDT, uh, non-destructive testing stuff and a really small portable ultrasound machine, and they wouldn't give me a price,

Renewable energy (including low-carbon sources like solar and wind) is rapidly shifting to a higher profile sector of the way Americans derive electricity to power homes and workplaces. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are  heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.

Send us a textOn this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Nir Brenmiller, Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder and Director at Brenmiller Energy (NASDAQ ticker BNRG), joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and Peter Gastreich, Energy and Sustainable Investing Analyst at Water Tower Research to discuss: 1) the company's innovative heat storage technology that bridges the intermittency of renewable energy generation and provides clean energy in the form of steam to industrial and other customers; 2) the multi-trillion dollar market opportunity for decarbonization of heat and electrification of heat; 3) what makes the technology competitive and lower cost when compared to traditional boilers and natural gas; 4) the company's “heat as a service” business model targeting leading corporations looking to decarbonize; and 5) the first flagship operations starting by the end of this year plus a $500 million pipeline.

In February this year BP announced it was cutting its investment in green energy ventures from $5B to $2B while reallocating $10B to fossil fuels, and abandoning its 2030 oil output reduction target. Shell has also scrapped its planned 20% carbon reduction cut for 2030. It's not a good display of intent from the perspective of the energy transition. In a highly volatile and uncertain policy environment it's troubling for investors and clean energy developers. The prioritisation of short-term profit at the expense of long-term climate impact has many implications.To find out, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by private investor Ben Dell, Managing Partner at Kimmeridge. He says that while “everyone wants low-cost energy on demand with a minimal carbon footprint, every dollar invested has to be cost-competitive. Philanthropy is not an investing strategy.” What does that mean in the context of clean energy deployment?Plus, Wood Mac analyst Tom Ellacott joins the show to look at the outlook for oil and gas in light of the news from the majors. As he sees it, gas is a growth fuel for the next 20 - 30 years and the most optimal power delivery system is still renewables paired with small-scale batteries and natural gas. So why are major energy providers flip-flopping with their strategies when this is widely accepted?The key questions are: how are oil and gas majors adjusting their capital allocation between fossil fuels and renewables? What's the role of natural gas in the transition? And how should investors navigate volatility and uncertainty in energy markets? You'll get the answers here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Climate policy in the U.S. has taken a wild ride in recent years. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, I speak with Chris Moyer, founder of Echo Communication Advisors, about the turbulent shifts in federal policy—especially during the Trump and Biden administrations, and how these shifts have disrupted progress in renewable energy. We examine the implications of these changes for energy development, environmental protection, and the impact of public messaging on political will to act. Renewable energy isn't just a technological challenge—it's also a communication challenge. Chris breaks down how effective storytelling and smart policy design can turn the tide, even in politically divided landscapes. We also look at what the future might hold for climate action in the U.S. and what it all means for protecting the ocean and accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels. Chris Moyer Website: https://echocomms.com/ Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

Dipuo Patel, CTO of Soluna Holdings, joins The Mining Pod! We dig into behind the meter Bitcoin mining, where miners work with local grid builds for cheaper, more stable energy.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Dipuo Patel, CTO of Soluna, joins us to talk about renewable-powered Bitcoin mining operations, including Soluna's Project Annie - a 75MW solar-powered data center in northeast Texas. We dive into the challenges of behind-the-meter renewable mining, curtailment solutions, production tax credits, and how Bitcoin mining can solve renewable energy's biggest problems.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:- Project Annie: 75MW data center, 140MW solar farm- Texas has massive renewable energy scale- Production tax credits incentivize green energy- Behind-the-meter regulations are complex- Wind farms often run at 30-40% capacity- Battery storage too expensive for Bitcoin miningTimestamps:00:00 Start01:51 Green energy07:34 Behind the meter10:36 Markets other than Texas14:01 Renewable energy credits17:05 Project Annie19:33 Tax credit rules26:38 Renewables, AI & uptime33:16 Owning vs service provider37:11 Headwinds for renewables44:43 Batteries

Preview: Colleague Bob Zimmerman updates the probability of the Andromeda Galaxy colliding with our Milky Way. More later.Preview: Colleague Bud Winstein reports that the base load for maintaining electricity for Texas and other heavy demand states best include coal fired plants, a bridge fuel to the renewable future. More later. 1892 WACO TX