#39. Revolutionizing Energy Management with Del Hilber
Description
How tech and leadership are reshaping the future of energy?
In this episode of The Energy Espresso, host Dave Bosco sits down with Del Hilber from VIOTAS, who flew in from Baltimore to Houston, to share his journey from Constellation Energy to his current role.
Del offers sharp insights on demand-side management, renewable integration, and the power of corporate culture to spark innovation.
Grab your coffee and hear Del’s unique perspective on the Texas energy market, regulatory changes, and lessons learned from Ireland’s renewable boom.
Don’t miss this deep dive into how technology and strong leadership are redefining energy management!
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:16 Weather and Travel Banter
01:01 Energizing the Conversation with Coffee
02:04 Del's Journey in the Energy Sector
02:58 Demand Response and Business Ventures
04:40 Transition to TIS and Current Role
07:24 TIS Overview and Global Presence
09:13 Understanding Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSE)
12:16 Technology and Market Participation
20:29 Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics
27:14 Ireland's Energy Market and Lessons for Texas
37:18 The Uncertainty of Future Programs
37:30 Data Center Challenges and Solutions
38:06 Navigating the Energy Market
39:27 Supply Chain and Regulatory Hurdles
41:20 The Importance of Grid Resiliency
57:21 Leadership and Team Building
01:08:33 Conclusion and Future Outlook