May 19
How US utilities are adapting to a high-growth world for power demand. The head of America's largest electricity industry group explains the critical role played by regulators
The era of stagnant electricity demand in the US is over. Data centres, electrification, and reshoring of manufacturing are driving a surge in demand that is stronger that anything that anyone currently working in the industry has yet seen in their professional lifetimes. The que ... Show More
48m 12s
May 14
Stress test: the Iran war and a US grid under pressure | Live from the ACORE Finance Forum, Day two
The war with Iran has put a spotlight on the security and resilience of energy and supply chains around the world. In this second special episode from the ACORE Finance Forum in New York, host Ed Crooks explores what that means for the US power industry, at a moment when rising e ... Show More
1h 33m
Apr 2022
Redefining Energy Storage
<p>When the sun stays out for a few extra hours in summer, where do we store the excess energy? This is one of the biggest challenges facing the renewable energy industry. When looking at countries like Norway, which is currently powered by 50% renewable energy, mostly coming fro ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2023
2418: British Gas Zero: The Technology Building a Sustainable Energy Future
Andrew Middleton from British Gas Zero joins me on this episode of Tech Talks Daily. Andrew plays a pivotal role in a venture dedicated to installing, managing, and supporting EV chargers, heat pumps, and smart home technologies. These innovations are helping pave the way to a d ... Show More
24m 33s
May 2023
The Four Horsemen of the Energy Transition: Where’s The Money Going?
<p>Solar, wind, hydrogen and nuclear – we need more investment in these renewables, but where can the money come from? </p><p>In 2022, worldwide investment in renewables hit almost half a <em>trillion </em>dollars. Investment in solar – the largest sector - jumped 36% to 308 ... Show More
55m 28s
Large commercial buildings are the fastest growing energy consumers in the U.S. Why? Because most of them are not very energy aware.
Utilities and city planners understand this problem and have targeted the commercial building sector by providing rebates for retrofits, deploying smart meters and establishing stricter building codes. But the ability to gather ... Show More
<p>This week: what one entrepreneur's story tells us about the migration of talent from tech to climate.</p><p>Jason Jacobs is the founder of <a href="https://www.myclimatejourney.co/" target="_blank"><em>My Climate Journey</em></a>, a podcast, newsletter, and slack room that bri ... Show More
