Energy Cast

A podcast about the energy sector, with particular focus on business, policy, and economic issues. Hosted by Jay Dauenhauer, each episode examines a facet of the energy sector, such as Coal, Oil/Gas, Nuclear, Biofuels, Battery, Geothermal, Hydro, Wind, Solar, and Fusion. We then interview an expert in that sector, to explore the opportunities and challenges of bringing these technologies to the energy mix.

185 | Transformer Transition | Hitachi Energy

We discuss the centralization of Hitachi Energy's supply chain, the impact of COVID-19, the ABB acquisition, and the future of transformer production with Hitachi’s Travis Edmonds. For pictures and info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/185-hitachi.html

03-10
29:04

184 | Demand Dynamics | Energy Exemplar

We discuss optimizing utility assets with software, challenges in the evolving energy landscape, the roles of renewables, AI and storage with Energy Exemplar CEO David Wilson. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/184-exemplar.html

02-24
24:24

183 | Power Pivot | Hyliion

We discuss how Hyliion’s transition from EV trucks to their versatile Karno generator, has opened up new opportunities, with Founder and CEO Thomas Healy. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/183-hyliion.html

12-09
26:08

182 | Greener GPUs | Nvidia

We discuss how Nvidia is increasing efficiency while delivering AI and other new solutions for customers, with Sr. Director of Sustainability Josh Parker. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/182-nvidia.html

11-25
21:45

181 | Carbon Clarity | Locus Bio-Energy

We discuss the first-of-its-kind certification for reducing greenhouse gases in the oilfield, with Locus Bio-Energy VP Marty Shumway. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/181-locus.html

02-26
30:50

180 | ISO Insights | PowerGen ’24 (Live)

We discuss dynamics in three of the most dynamic energy storage ISOs, with market designers from CAISO, ERCOT, and CAISO. Recorded at the PowerGen Intl. in New Orleans. For PPTs, pics & more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/180-iso.html

02-12
46:44

179 | Cloud Confidence | ACCURE Battery Intelligence

We discuss the potential to maximize safety and profitability of energy storage through cloud computing with ACCURE Battery Intelligence CEO Kai-Phillip Kaires. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/179-accure.html

01-29
29:52

178 | Lighter Lift | Upwing Energy

We discuss how a novel innovation for pushing natural gas to the surface can dramatically reduce CO2 emissions with Upwing Energy President and CEO Herman Artinian. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/178-upwing.html

01-15
23:09

177 | Perovskite Performance | Caelux

We explore the potential for perovskites to enhance the efficiency of solar cells with Caelux CEO Scott Graybeal. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/177-caelux.html

01-01
31:46

176 | Solar Sentiment | Transect

We discuss the potential to use AI to gauge public support for solar projects with Transect co-founder & CEO Robin Laine. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/176-transect.html

12-18
24:19

175 | Substantial Salton | Berkeley Lab

We discuss the recent study showing how much lithium exists under California’s Salton Sea with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory lead Pat Dobson. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/175-lbl.html

12-04
32:36

174 | Gasified Garbage | Reformed Energy

We discuss the potential to tap a nearly inexhaustible supply of garbage for fuel and energy with Reformed Energy’s Head of Technology Development, Bill Smith. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/174-reformed.html

11-20
36:59

173 | Mini Microgrid | Idaho National Laboratory

We discuss what INL’s "Microgrid in a Box" can mean for resiliency and recovery from a blackstart with Energy & Grid Systems Integration group lead Kurt Myers. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/173-inl.html

11-06
17:49

172 | Holistic HVAC | Trane

We explore how analytics to microgrids are expanding services complementing Trane’s HVAC systems, with Energy Services Sales Director Becky Wacker. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/172-trane.html

10-23
27:29

171 | Liquid Lead | newcleo

We examine the potential to combine mixed-oxide fuel and a lead-cooled fast reactor design for small nuclear, with newcleo CEO Stefano Buono. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/171-newcleo.html

10-09
27:29

170 | Triple Transmission | WSP

We discuss a NREL report prescribing three times the transmission infrastructure in place today, in order to achieve 100% clean energy, with WSP SVP-Energy Mike Case. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/170-wsp.html

07-03
28:15

169 | European Exploration | MCF Energy

We discuss plans by one company to restart onshore gas drilling in Germany and Austria with MCF Energy CEO Jim Hill. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/169-mcf.html

06-19
23:57

168 | Crypto Complement | Digital Power Optimization

We explore the potential for utilities to use crypto mining as a solution for unused energy, with DPO co-founder and CEO Andrew Webber. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/168-dpo.html

06-05
40:00

167 | Breaker Breakthrough | Atom Power

I discuss the journey Charlotte-based Atom Power has made to become the world’s first commercial solid-state circuit breaker, with CEO (and my former boss) Ryan Kennedy. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/167-atom.html

05-22
25:22

166 | Algae Alternatives | Bioenergy Technologies Office (DOE)

We discuss the potential to harness algae as a sustainable fuel, with Bioenergy Technologies Office (DOE) Technology Project Manager Christy Sterner. For pics and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/166-beto.html

05-08
23:44

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