When millions of smart meters rolled out across the country at the turn of the last decade, many people hoped it would create the backbone of a digital grid.
Today, you’ll find few who think meters lived up to expectations. One survey found only 3% of advanced meters supported by the 2009 stimulus bill brought customer savings.
Mike Phillips, the CEO of Sens ... Show More
Sep 23
How “Black Sand” could help build a domestic battery supply chain
When David Fauvre and his co-founder entered the battery space in 2015, they started as brokers exporting American battery waste to recycling partners in Korea and Japan. But as the industry grew, shipping companies increasingly refused to transport the hazardous materials, makin ... Show More
43m 49s
Nov 2017
Encore: Blockchain and Utilities: And The Impact, Please?
The buzz: “Consumers do not necessarily want to know how blockchain, specifically, benefits them. They just want to know that their power will stay on regardless of who it comes from and … the correct amount of electricity used was billed” (Seyi Fabode). Blockchain is a potential ... Show More
58m 16s
Mar 2024
Meter Reading Week | Finally, cheaper energy fixes | Smart meters, good or evil?
On this week’s podcast Martin gives his tips on how we can make the most of the fall in the energy price cap that’s due to take effect on Monday 1st April. He also shares his thoughts on smart meters, following recent reports that many of them might be faulty. Martin also has ban ... Show More
1h 6m