Energy Cast: Recent Episodes
Jay Dauenhauer
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/18l-locus.html
We discuss the dynamics at play in three of the most dynamic energy storage ISOs, with market designers from CAISO, ERCOT, and CAISO. Recorded at the PowerGen Intl. show in New Orleans. For presentations, pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/180-iso.html
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I discuss the journey Charlotte-based Atom Power has made to become the world’s first commercial solid-state circuit breaker, and their strategic decision to focus on the EV charging market, with former boss and CEO Ryan Kennedy. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/167-atom.html
We discuss the potential to harness algae as a sustainable fuel, as well as its potential to clean up the environment, with Bioenergy Technologies Office (DOE) Technology Project Manager Christy Sterner. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/166-beto.html
For a panel on "The Many Colors of Hydrogen, " we discuss how multiple energy families can produce carbon-free H2, with guests from Black & Veatch, Monolith Corp., and NuScale. Recorded live at UNC CleanTech. For PPTs, pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/165-unc.html
We explore the potential to use real-time data to unlock detailed information that can benefit both utilities and their customers, with Copper Labs CEO Dan Forman. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/164-copper.html
We discuss different financial models for energy storage and how they vary by region, with Juan Arteaga (Enverus), Mark Scherluebbe (EY Parthenon), and Andrew Chen (CIT Group). Recorded at the PowerGen International show in Orlando. For PPTs, pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/163-pg23.html
We discuss the roadmap to widespread hydrogen adoption with Department of Energy Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Office (Dept. of Energy) Director Sunita Satyapal, Ph.D. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/162-hfto.html
We explore the benefits of cadmium telluride solar cells and the specific market strategy Toledo Solar is pursuing as a domestic manufacturer, with Founder/Chmn./CEO Aaron Bates. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/161-toledo.html
We discuss the potential to both mine and manufacturer lithium in North America with Ressources Québec (Investissement Québec) VP Jean-Francois Beland. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/160-iq.html
We discuss the strategy Last Energy is adopting to quickly commercialize their small modular reactors with Founder and CEO Bret Kugelmass. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/159-last.html
We discuss the historic fusion announcement with Tammy Ma, lead for the Inertial Fusion Energy Initiative at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where the breakthrough was achieved. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/158-nif.html
We discuss process to bring two Gulf Coast LNG terminals online with Glenfarne Group Founder and CEO Brendan Duval. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/157-glenfarne.html
We explore the benefits of a new generation of rechargeable zinc batteries and a path to widespread adoption with Zinc Battery Initiative Manager Josef Daniel-Ivad. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/156-zbi.html
We discuss the potential to build smaller nuclear reactors using spent nuclear fuel with Oklo head of business development Brian Gitt. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/155-oklo.html
We explore an innovative new engine design and the potential it could have on the energy sector with Liquid Piston founder and CEO Alec Shkolnik. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/154-piston.html
We discuss the potential to mine more critical minerals domestically with Gold Express Mines founder and executive director Howard Crosby. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/153-gold.html
We discuss the potential for wave energy to provide reliable power and potentially complement offshore wind energy with NoviOcean Founder and CEO Jan Skjoldhammer. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/152-novi.html
We discuss the potential to use CO2 as a battery with Energy Dome Founder and CEO Claudio Spadacini. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/151-edome.html
We discuss the tools for long-duration energy storage with panelists from Burns & McDonnell, ESS, and Rye Development. Recorded live for the PowerGen International show in Dallas. For presentations, pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/150-pg22.html
We discuss the potential of lithium batteries in the heavy-duty space and the bold pivot Electrovaya made to capture this market with CEO Raj Dasgupta. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/149-electrovaya.html
We explore a thermal battery storage technology that could help levelize intermittent renewable supply for industrial customers with Rondo Energy CEO John O’Donnell. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/148-rondo.html
We discuss how Joule Assets is signing up entire communities in New York on solar energy plans while saving them money with CEO Jessica Stromback. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/147-joule.html
We discuss the recent blame game over high gas prices between the administration and the American refining industry with AFPM President & CEO Chet Thompson. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/146-afpm.html
We discuss the (albeit) temporary return to coal reliance in Europe, and what it says about global energy policy, with Eurocoal president Vladimír Budinský. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/145-euracoal.html
We discuss the potential to model energy storage and EV systems virtually, with Dassault Systemes' Senior Director, Transportation and Mobility Rick Sturgeon. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/144-dassault.html
We discuss the potential to build more solar panels domestically with Origami Solar CEO Gregg Patterson. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/143-origami.html
We discuss a new partnership between researchers and Canada’s preeminent carbon capture companies to evaluate new technologies. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/142-delta.html
We discuss the benefits and untapped potential of propane with the Propane Education and Research Council President and CEO Tucker Perkins. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/141-propane.html
We explore the potential to use fission products from spent nuclear fuel to power everything from electronics to electric vehicles with NDB CEO Nima Golsharifi. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/140-ndb.html
We explore the benefits of large-scale fuel cells and their enormous benefits with FuelCell Energy CTO Tony Leo. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/139-fce.html
We discuss a new project to capture and store carbon dioxide at Louisiana’s largest fossil plant, and the emerging role the state is playing in carbon capture and storage, with Cleco Power’s Bill Conway. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/138-cleco.html
We discuss Texas’ unique history in retail energy markets and a new offering to give electric customers direct control over their power consumption with OhmConnect Energy President Don Whaley. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/137-ohm.html
We explore the potential for computing to serve as effective "energy sinks" for renewable energy with Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/136-soluna.html
We discuss the benefits and surging adoption of solar tracking with Array Technologies’ Jon Sharp. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/135-array.html
We explore a new proposal for nuclear fuel reprocessing in the United States with Curio CEO Ed McGinnis. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/134-curio.html
We discuss Veolia’s new solution to recycle wind blades with recycling operations senior director Chris Howell. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/133-veolia.html
We discuss the potential advantages to burying high-voltage transmission lines with Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative (PDI2) national spokesman Mike Beehler. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/132-pdi2.html
We discuss the importance demand response plays in a world with ever more distributed energy resources (DERs), with CPower’s Kyle Harbaugh. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/131-cpower.html
We discuss the path to commercialization and adoption for three non-lithium battery technologies, with panelists from Invinity Energy Systems, Urban Electric Power, and ZincFive. Recorded for the PowerGen Plus Virtual Series. For presentations, pictures, and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/130-battery.html
We discuss how Ubiquitous Energy balances the need for efficiency and a solar-powered window technology with VP-Strategy Veeral Hardev. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/129-ubiquitous.html
We discuss an innovative solution for making mineral recovery more circular and sustainable, with Nth Cycle Co-founder and CEO Megan O’Connor. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/128-nth.html
We discuss the importance public policy plays in the health of our nuclear fleet with panelists representing Duke Energy, Nuclear Energy Institute, and NRG. Recorded for the NAYGN Carolinas conference. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/127-lobbyists.html
We discuss how blockchain and a vehicle-to-building business model can create extra value for EV owners, with SWTCH CEO Carter Li. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/126-swtch.html
We discuss a new energy incubator model between financial institutions and national labs with Wells Fargo’s Ramsay Huntley. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/125-wf.html
We explore the benefits of small hydroelectric power with NuSTREEM General Manager and NHA Small Hydro Council chair Juliann Blanford. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/124-nustreem.html
We discuss how Gecko Robotics’ wall-crawling robots are reducing downtime, costs, and accidents for our most important power plants with COO/Co-founder Troy Demmer. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/123-gecko.html
We explore how strategic partnerships on renewable energy ventures are helping three major utilities, Dominion, Duke, and Eversource. Recorded for the PowerGen Plus virtual series. For presentations, pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/122-renewables.html
We explore the possibilities a rechargeable zinc battery could hold for the energy storage sector with Eos CEO Joe Mastrangelo. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/121-eos.html
We discuss how real-time LiDAR data could give utilities better information about their transmission lines and eliminate most congestion issues, with LineVision Sales VP Alex Houghtaling. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/120-linevision.html
We break down scrubber technology and its role making energy generation as clean, reliable, and sustainable as possible, with DSUA President Jerry Hunt. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/119-dsua.html
We visit Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project, the first of its kind built in federal waters or owned by an electric utility, with Public Policy and Economic Development Director John Larson. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/118-cvow.html
We discuss priorities for the Department of Energy’s geothermal energy office with program manager Alexis McKittrick. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/117-gto.html
We discuss three options for the nation’s coal fleet with panelists from Black & Veatch, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Global Ventures Analysis. Recorded for the PowerGen Plus Series. For the slides, pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/116-coal.html
We discuss the advantages electric-powered pumping units or "e-fleets" have over their diesel-fueled counterparts in the fracking sector, with Evolution Well Services’ Nick Ruppelt. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/115-evolution.html
We discuss how heat absorption technology is reducing energy usage and strengthening reliability with Viking Cold Solutions President and CEO James Bell. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/114-viking.html
We discuss how renewables and storage can be integrated into smart meters with ConnectDER CEO Whit Fulton. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/113-connectder.html
We discuss the opportunities for long-distance power beaming with PowerLight Technologies Co-founder and CTO Tom Nugent. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/112-powerlight.html
We explore the advantages of metal hydrogen battery technology, originally developed for space but now poised to support energy storage expansion, with EnerVenue CEO Jorg Heinemann. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/111-enervenue.html
We discuss how fossil, nuclear, and renewable facilities can extend their lives with panelists from Babcock & Wilcox, Enercon, and Sargent & Lundy. Recorded for the PowerGen Plus Series. For pictures and PPT, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/110-asset.html
We explore how correcting harmonics can reduce waste heat and even improve some people’s health with Satic USA CEO B.D. Erickson. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/109-satic.html
We discuss a new, low-energy method for splitting water into hydrogen with Q Hydrogen CEO Whit Irvin, Jr. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/108-qhydrogen.html
We discuss how gyroscopes can accurately navigate oil and gas drilling with Gyrodata SVP Alan Bernard. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/107-gyrodata.html
We discuss a method for filtering lithium that saves significant amounts lost in the conventional pond process, with EnergyX Founder and CEO Teague Egan. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/106-energyx.html
We discuss the strategy to achieve net-zero carbon for district energy networks with Vicinity Energy Chmn., Pres. and CEO Bill DiCroce. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/105-vicinity.html
We discuss the shift to residential energy use with Schneider Electric Home and Distribution Business VP Richard Korthauer. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/104-schneider.html
We discuss the possibilities local geothermal systems can provide homes and the experience emerging from the Google X incubator with Dandelion Energy CEO Michael Sachse. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/103-dandelion.html
We explore the changing business models behind EV charging with Beam Global Chairman, President, and CEO Desmond Wheatley. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/102-beam.html
We discuss how emerging storage solutions fit in our energy landscape with GE, National Grid Renewables, Rye Development, and Highview Power. Recorded for the PowerGen Plus Series. For the PPT, pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/101-storage.html
We discuss fusion power’s path to commercialization with panelists from CFS Energy, General Fusion, TAE Technologies, and US ITER. Recorded at NAYGN’s virtual conference. For the PPT, pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/100-fusion.html
We discuss NuScale Power’s plans following the announcement of their historic design permit approval with Director of Sales Dom Claudio. Recorded at NAYGN’s virtual conference. For the PPT, pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/99-nuscale.html
We discuss the potential for microgrids to integrate into our lives with Hitachi ABB Grid Edge Solutions' Maxine Ghavi. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/98-hitachiabb.html
We discuss a solution for the world’s oceans and a second life for discarded plastics as affordable fuel with Brightmark Founder & CEO Bob Powell. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/97-brightmark.html
We explore a new future for coal as has valuable products with X-MAT CEO Bill Easter. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/96-xmat.html
We learn how a secluded New York island is preparing America’s utilities for cyberattacks with DARPA RADICS program consultant Mike Toecker. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/95-radics.html
We discuss the policies that have turned America's largest economy into an "energy island" with Ron Stein. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/94-pts.html
We discuss the potential of a nuclear fuel that could be used in everything from commercial nuclear reactors to spacecraft with VP-Commercial Operations Darren Gale. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/93-xenergy.html
We discuss the benefits a strong support staff at a functioning power plant can provide for CCUS research with NCCC Director John Northington. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/92-nccc.html
We discuss explore how new meteorological tools and analysis is making solar power more reliable with CTO Nick Engerer. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/91-solcast.html
We discuss the potential for fossil fuels to make the biggest difference in a carbon-negative world with Asst. Secretary of Energy Steven Winberg. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/90-fossil.html
We discuss the potential of vanadium flow batteries to support large energy storage projects with CEO Larry Zulch. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/89-invinity.html
We discuss the logistical and personal challenges building renewable, gas, and storage projects around the world with VP-Communications Beth Conley. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/88-invenergy.html
We discuss OPEC, energy independence, and continual boom/bust cycles with API Chief Economist Dean Foreman. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/87-api.html
We discuss COVID messaging strategy with Corp. Communications Director Mary McCartney. Recorded for a Webinar hosted by E4 Carolinas + additional content. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/86-coned.html
We discuss energy trends and lessons learned by utilities during the COVID-19 quarantine with IEEE’s Aleksi Paaso. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/85-ieee.html
We discuss how more solar developers are retaining ownership of their projects thanks to new financing with Jim Spano. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/84-reit.html
We discuss how a new effort by the Department of Energy in Utah could hold the key to unlocking enhanced geothermal systems across the country. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/83-forge.html
We explore how combustion turbines are using industrial gases and hydrogen to expand energy production options beyond natural gas. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/82-ge.html
We explore the possibilities of carbon utilization with National Energy Technology Laboratory technology manager Joe Stoffa. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/81-ccus.html
We ask the question, "Are we living in a Grid Golden Age?" with Panelists from Siemens and HDR. Recorded at DistribuTech in San Antonio. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/80-distributech.html
We discuss opportunities to store Carbon Dioxide indefinitely with the Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory’s Andrea McNemar. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/79-netl.html
We explore the possibilities of a gravity-based storage solution using cranes and blocks with Energy Vault President and CEO Rob Piconi. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/78-vault.html
We discuss the utility industry’s changing business model with Mackey McCleary. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/77-innogy.html
We discuss the pressing security needs of our nation’s energy infrastructure with Phrantceena Halres. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/76-ttd.html
We discuss the evolving role diesel generators are playing in a hybrid renewable/energy storage system with Finland’s Wärtsilä Corporation. Recorded at PowerGEN in New Orleans. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/75-wartsila.html
We discuss the potential of Metal-Organic Framework technology to efficiently capture CO2 from air, and how this California-based startup developed a strong research relationship with ExxonMobil. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/74-mosaic.html
We discuss German Engineering giant Tractebel’s plans for an offshore, wind-powered hydrogen production facility, which could be a key process in future energy storage. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/73-tractebel.html
We meet a company that is working outside the regulated energy market space to give customers more renewable energy options. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/72-arcadia.html
We discuss the 20-year path from fringe to mainstream with the nation’s oldest renewable-only retail electric provider, Green Mountain Energy. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/71-gme.html
We discuss the excitement finally bringing this Edison vs. Westinghouse film to audiences, and the real-life drama involving the Harvey Weinstein fiasco, with screenwriter Michael Mitnick. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/70-current.html
We explore the path to electrification in the developing world, as well as long-term global sustainability with Founder and CEO Sandra Kwak. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/69-10power.html
We explore the opportunities to develop 3rd-party solar projects with Founder and CEO Brent Alderfer. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/68-community.html
We explore the potential of gallium nitride power semiconductors, the next-gen successor to silicon, and the path this technology could take to soon become the global standard. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/67-gan.html
We discuss the potential for hydrogen fuel cells to power fleets and beyond, and how a Hydrogen Economy could be closer than we think. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/66-plug.html
I host panel on The Future of Energy with representatives from Duke Energy, Southern Company, and Dominion Energy. For accompanying PowerPoint, pictures, and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/65-naygn.html
We discuss the potential to end excessive flaring in North Dakota's Bakken Shale region and jumpstart a new economy with second-time guest Mike Hopkins. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/64-bakken.html
We speak to Department of Energy’s Ed McGinnis about the potential of both Small Modular Reactors and the next generation of large-scale commercial facilities in the United States. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/63-doe.html
We discuss an ambitious new plan from the Department of Energy to expand geothermal energy 60 gigawatts by midcentury. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/62-gto.html
We meet a Utah startup that has a plan for producing hydropower and clean water from the atmosphere, using an unmanned zeppelin. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/61-chaac.html
On location in Virginia, we tour the Bath County Pumped Storage Station, the largest energy storage facility on earth. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/60-dominion.html
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, we discuss the evolving energy efficiency sector with Wisconsin-based Franklin Energy’s Founder and CEO Paul Schueller. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/59-franklin.html
We explore the potential to refine coal with New York-based Clean Coal Technologies, Inc., who have their sights set on world markets as power proliferates abroad. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/58-cct.html
We meet the Texas developer planning the world’s first compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility in 30 years, which will be the largest storage facility of any kind ever constructed. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/57-apex.html
In D.C., we speak to NRL Researcher Debra Rolison, whose team has developed a way to safely recharge zinc alkaline batteries, which could possibly have several advantages over lithium ion cells in our greater energy needs. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/56-zinc.html
We discuss how this Durham-based capital firm was able to develop a functional, low-cost, carbon capture technology, and why the initial pivot to natural gas might have been an unintended gamechanger. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/55-netpower.html
In D.C., we discuss the potential to capture CO2 directly from the ocean and convert it to fuel with research chemist Dr. Heather Willauer. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/54-ecem.html
We meet the entrepreneur of an Alabama startup who is converting discarded automotive parts into low-sulfur diesel at a fraction of the cost of conventional production. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/53-neowaste.html
In Washington, we explore the possibilities of using the ocean’s natural chemistry to power a fuel cell that can operate indefinitely on the sea floor. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/52-benthic.html
We critique The China Syndrome at 40 and discuss why nuclear power is the key for a carbon-free future for both the developed and developing world. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/51-bright.html
At the historic Naval Center for Space Technology in Washington, we explore the potential for solar power to provide abundant baseload energy if it can be beamed down from orbit. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/50-space.html
In Washington, we discuss the technological and political future for energy storage, and how this “industry within an industry” can benefit both traditional and emerging energy technologies. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/49-esa.html
We discuss Shell Energy Inside, a new subscription-based energy efficiency program on offer from the longtime supermajor. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/48-shell.html
UNL Professor Paul Blum explains how they smashed a theoretical record for producing hydrogen out of Thermotoga maritima, the bacteria found in underwater thermal vents. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/47-unl.html
We explore the potential of Conduit Hydroelectric, producing energy from existing municipal water infrastructure, with California-based NLine Energy. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/46-nline.html
We discuss nuclear fusion’s path to commercialization, the need for public acceptance, and the opportunities this power source can provide for a low-carbon future with TAE Technologies CEO Michl Binderbauer. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/45-tae.html
We explore the opportunities Liquefied Natural Gas exports can provide for the nation’s shale boom with Houston-based Freeport LNG. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/44-freeport.html
We discuss the benefits of using steel flywheels for energy storage with Bay Area-based Amber Kinetics. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/43-amber.html
We explore blockchain technology’s potential to transcend borders and create a truly global market for trading carbon. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/42-swytch.html
The inventor of one of the only successful lightning-to-energy technologies shares his crazy ride with the crook who ultimate used his patents as the basis for a $10 billion nuclear plant fraud scheme. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/41-lightning.html
We discuss the value of smart branding in the energy sector with the world's leading authority, Iceland's own Dr. Fridrik Larsen. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/40-larsen.html
We learn how Hollywood-based battery technology is making energy storage more reliable. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/39-simpliphi.html
Swedish-based Climeon shares the secret to sub-boiling water energy production from geothermal, steelmaking, and shipping. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/38-climeon.html
We learn how the first successful commercial oilfield geothermal project took off with UND Professor Will Gosnold. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/37-und.html
In South Carolina, I discuss the untapped potential of traffic as an energy source with Constructis. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/36-constructis.html
We discuss the critical role pipelines play in our energy mix with the Texas Pipeline Association. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/35-tpa.html
We discuss the impact of tariffs on foreign solar panels, domestic power, and lobbying in the Trump era with SEIA. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/34-seia.html
We discuss a more efficient and safe nuclear fuel, as well as the future of waste and thorium with Lightbridge Corp. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/33-lightbridge.html
We discuss the benefits of near-field wireless technology and how it will charge our devices with Canada's Solace Power. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/32-solace.html
NRG Energy shares secrets to successful carbon capture and storage on a commercial scale at their Petra Nova facility. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/31-nrg.html
Update: Reloaded episode. Santa Barbara-based Ice Energy shares the secret to offsetting power demands of air conditioning with their innovative Ice Bear technology. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/30-ice.html
We discuss the potential Electric Vehicles have to supply battery backup to the grid with Nuvve Corp., the world’s only Vehicle-to-Grid company. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/29-nuvve.html
We explore the untapped potential of trash, and how a small project in Africa could bring dramatic change to people’s lives. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/28-terrastar.html
We explore the still-untapped potential of energy efficiency and the role diversity plays with Austin-based Energy Bees. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/27-bees.html
We explore the benefits of recycling drilling byproducts for useful oilfield applications with Scott Energy Technologies. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/26-scott.html
We discuss the potential of Concentrating Solar Power, its impressive designs, and requirements for ideal power generation with Madrid-based ATA Insights. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/25-csp.html
We discuss Combined Heat and Power (CHP) potential on a smaller scale with Capstone's microturbine technology. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/24-capstone.html
Ohio State researchers have developed an energy efficient carbon capture method using tiny iron pellets. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/23-osu.html
We explore the benefits of "power without the tower," with Windlift CEO and Founder Rob Creighton. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/22-windlift.html
Former Undersecretary of Energy and outgoing Cube Hydro CEO Kristina Johnston discusses hydroelectric’s still-untapped potential, renewable energy, and women in STEM. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/21-cube.html
The nation’s leading fusion energy expert shares his experiences and explains what it will take to make the ultimate energy source a reality. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/20-fusion.html
We discuss the critical role water plays in the fracking industry, from transfer to treatment. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/19-select.html
We explore the benefits of a new wind turbine design inspired by amusement park attractions. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/18-barber.html
A national leader in Wave Energy discusses the path to commercialization and the untapped potential of the coast. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/17-calwave.html
SmrREC lead Joseph Smith explains why Small Modular Reactors hold the key to nuclear energy's future. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/16-smr.html
CATF Fossil Transition Project Director John Thompson explains why carbon capture is necessary to combat climate change. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/15-catf.html
We interview Gregory Zuckerman, author of The Frackers, about what lured this Wall Street Journal reporter to the oilfield. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/14-frackers.html
We discuss the path to proliferation for plug-in electric vehicles with Advanced Energy's Plug-in NC program. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/13-plugin.html
We discuss utility-scale battery technology and its potential to revolutionize renewable energy with Alevo. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/12-alevo.html
In Washington, we discuss the geothermal industry with a leading expert in renewable project finance. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/11-geothermal.html.
Former Reuters reporter Eileen O'Grady recalls her experiences covering the TXU expansion and the scoop that almost uncovered the buyout's secret. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.
Jim Marston of Environmental Defense Fund gives his account of the fight against the TXU coal expansion and his secret negotiations with the buyers. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.
Former Public Strategies managing director Tom Stewart takes us inside the TXU "War Room" to explore the role of the crisis consultant. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.
Fmr. TXU media relations advisor Tom Kleckner discusses the challenges of getting the company message across when faced with environmentalists, rival companies, and former Eagles frontmen. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.
In the introduction of my series on the 2007 TXU buyout, I explain the events that led to the largest private equity buyout in the history of finance. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/10-txu.html.
At an E4 Carolinas conference, I discuss the Trump/Perry energy policy with former NRC Commissioner Jeff Merrifield. For pictures from our visit and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/9-merrifield.html.
I talk to Austin-based GT Environmental Finance about carbon pricing, getting cooperation on state and international levels, and what it really means for our wallets. For pictures from our visit and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/8-gt.html.
We discuss fracking, policy and dollars with the West Virginia Independent Oil and Gas Association. This was my first interview. For pictures from our visit and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/7-ioga.html.
We talk coal with Chris Hamilton from the WV Coal Assn. He presented candidate Trump with a hard hat in 2016, and may have changed the course of American politics forever. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/6-wvcoal.html.
We visit Proton Power, a gasification equipment manufacturer whose technology can convert biomass into hydrogen, synthetic diesel, electricity--and even low-cost graphene! For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/5-proton.html.
In Tennessee, we speak to Genera Energy, a biomass solutions company that is working with farmers to develop better feedstocks for cellulosic ethanol. For pictures from our visit and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/4-genera.html.
We discuss what conservative energy solutions with ClearPath Foundation, why climate change is such a left/right issue, benefits of lobbyists (!!!), and even Captain Planet. For video and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/3-clearpath.html.
We witness history as FCET makes power from fuel cell at the lowest temperature on record. I discuss Fuel Cell efficiency, market opportunities and advice for navigating a startup. For additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/2-fcet.html.
On the first episode of Energy Cast, we visit the Renewable Control Center, a state-of-the-art monitoring facility run by Duke Energy. For pics and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/1-duke.html.