Best Hitachi Energy Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 58: Stronger Together: Collaboration and Conversation as Strategy Across GE Vernova 29:33

3M ago29:33

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Wrapping up a high-energy season of Cutting Carbon focused on GE Vernova’s Electrification segment is Heather Chalmers, President - Growth Markets, on GE Vernova’s Strategy team. Heather joins Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht to talk through the multi-faced layers of the energy transition conversation as we enter 2024. Heather highlights the c…

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Ep. 57: Turning the Key to Electricity: Meet GE Vernova’s Power Conversion Business 22:27

3M ago22:27

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What do flipping a light switch, plugging in a laptop, and marine propulsion have in common? All of these actions are enabled by the technologies and processed developed by GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business. As the final link between the electricity produced in the field and transported via the grid before being accessed by billions of people …

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Ep. 56: A System of Systems: The Careful Orchestration Behind Solar & Storage Solutions 25:05

3M ago25:05

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Prakash Chandra, CEO of GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business, talks you through the company’s latest business unit, focusing on its new technology and system solutions for global customers. Over the course of their conversation, Prakash also illuminates the growing role that solar power is set to play in the energy transition, highlighti…

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Ep. 55: The Electron Superhighway: Mapping out Grid Solutions 31:49

3M ago31:49

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Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification segment, leads Jeff and Brian through a deep dive of its Grid Solutions business. Over the course of their discussion, Philippe showcases the dynamic role this business plays in transmitting and converting electricity into solutions leveraged by every industry worldwide. Philippe underscores the c…

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Ep. 54: Forecasting for the Future: The Role of Digital in the Energy Transition 27:54

3M ago27:54

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For the debut episode of our ninth season, hosts Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht are joined by Scott Reese, CEO of GE Vernova’s Digital business. The energy transition cannot happen without software and in this episode, Scott unpacks how Digital is providing the pathway for power generation, distribution, and consumption. This engaging conver…

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Ep. 53: Co-Creating the Future: How We Finance the Energy Transition 37:36

7M ago37:36

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Financial Services has deployed sizeable capital into energy projects globally through development financing, direct equity investments, and capital raising from private and public financial institutions. Nomi Ahmad, Financial Services CEO, joins Jeff and Brian to break down the pivotal role the Financial Services business plays in navigating a mul…

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Ep. 52: Steady as the River Runs: A Journey Through Hydro Power 18:06

7M ago18:06

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Frederic Ribieras, newly appointed CEO for GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business, joins Jeff and Brian to share his excitement for the role hydroelectric power will continue to play in the global energy transition, feeding the grid with carbon-free, dispatchable and storable power. Over the course of their conversation, the trio break down the major ty…

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Ep. 51: Collaborate to Innovate: A GE Hitachi Nuclear Story 29:00

7M ago29:00

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Jay Wileman, President & CEO of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy leads our hosts in an engaging discussion about the nuclear business, illuminating the role of nuclear energy in the global energy transition while highlighting its history, strong global footprint, and innovative technologies. During their conversation, Jay showcases why nuclear energy is s…

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Ep. 50: Crossing a Bridge: A New Journey for Steam Power 21:36

7M ago21:36

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In this conversation with Jeff and Brian, Valerie Marjollet, CEO of GE Vernova’s Steam Power business, joins to talk about the current transformational journey Steam is on to become a services-focused business. Steam Power remains dedicated to delivering for its customers through safe, quality project execution. Valerie leads Jeff and Brian in disc…

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Ep. 49: Building on the Cornerstone: Gas Power’s Energy Transition Journey 21:59

7M ago21:59

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The discourse surrounding gas power today cements it as an integral part of the energy transition, both as a bridge for the expansion of renewables, and as a foundational and evolutionary source of power generation in its own right. Eric Gray, CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, guides Jeff and Brian on a journey through Gas Power’s historical …

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Ep. 48: A Duty to Maintain: The Energy Behind GE Vernova's Power Businesses 27:12

7M ago27:12

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GE Vernova’s Power CEO Mavi Zingoni has more than twenty years of energy industry leadership under her belt. Kicking off a series of deep-dive discussions on GE Vernova’s Power businesses, Mavi joins Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht to share her perspective on the pivotal role these businesses will play in the energy transition and why she’s p…

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Ep. 47: Blades: The Secret Sauce of Wind Energy 24:22

1y ago24:22

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CEO of GE Vernova’s LM Wind Power business, Olivier Fontan, joins Jeff and Brian to discuss the complex ecosystem of wind turbine blade construction and manufacturing. Olivier covers the lifecycle of wind turbine blade, showcasing how wind turbine blade manufacturing will need to scale to meet massive demand growth. Follow Olivier on LinkedIn Learn…

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Ep. 46: Offshore Wind: Harnessing Giant Wind at Sea 21:49

1y ago21:49

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Though a relatively new industry, offshore wind technology will play a pivotal role in supporting the global energy transition. Listen as Jan Kjaersgaard, CEO of GE’s Offshore Wind business, guides Jeff and Brian through the fascinating history and bright future of this technology while highlighting its evolutionary strides, unique advantages, and …

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Ep. 45: Onshore Wind: Unleashing Limitless Energy 31:34

1y ago31:34

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Building on the conversation from our last episode, Vic Abate, CEO of GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business leads Jeff and Brian down the exciting road ahead for wind energy technology following the passage of the IRA in the US. Vic shares how Onshore Wind teams are leading with quality, safety, and innovation, all with a keen eye on delivering for ev…

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Ep. 44: GE Vernova & 2023’s Key Climate Action Themes 33:26

1y ago33:26

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The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has spurred growth and development opportunities for decarbonization and renewable energy technologies and the communities they serve. Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Engagement and Government Affairs for GE Vernova, breaks down the profound impact of these policies, sharing …

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Ep. 43: Meet GE Vernova 7:35

1y ago7:35

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Join Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they kick off an exciting three-season journey to introduce listeners to GE Vernova and share how our leading technology and solutions companies have “the energy to change the world.” The adventure begins with a conversation around sustainability, decarbonization, and electrification before diving into …

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Ep. 42: Not Just a Bill: How Policy Shapes Energy Infrastructure 47:10

1+ y ago47:10

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So far on this season of Cutting Carbon, we’ve focused on the physical infrastructure supporting power generation and energy transition projects. Alongside Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, Jeff and Brian examine the relationship between governmental policy and energy and discuss the ways in which the public and private sectors can work together to support the …

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Ep. 41: Water is for More Than Just Drinking 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

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In this episode, Jeff and Brian are joined by Tomás Bredariol, an Energy and Environmental Policy Analyst at the International Energy Agency, who helps break down the critical role water plays in nearly every aspect of energy systems. Over the course of their conversation, Tomas elaborates on the complex network of operations across the energy indu…

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Ep. 40: You Captured the Carbon, Now What? 34:46

1+ y ago34:46

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Join hosts Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they connect the dots of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage with Dan Cole, Vice President of CCUS, Commercial Development and Government Relations for Denbury. Over the course of their conversation, Dan sheds light on how captured carbon makes its way to a storage location and shares details…

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Ep. 39: You Can't Ignore the World’s Largest Source of Energy Storage 25:49

1+ y ago25:49

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Jeff and Brian continue their examination of energy infrastructure in conversation with Robert Gleitz, a delegate of the board of the Nant de Drance Pumped Hydro Power Plant in Switzerland. Over the course of their conversation, the trio examine the pivotal role energy storage will play in the energy transition, providing an avenue for sustainable,…

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Ep 38: A Look Back to Move Forward: Lessons Learned from the Digital Grid 43:11

1+ y ago43:11

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Leveraging three decade’s worth of leadership experience across the energy industry, Audrey Zibelman, now an advisor to the Biden Administration as a member of the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council, sits down with Jeff and Brian to discuss the technological, regulatory and financial innovation necessary to ensure a successful ene…

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Ep. 37: The ISO: Air Traffic Controllers of the Energy Industry 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

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Independent System Operators (ISOs) are the air traffic controllers of the power generation world. Learn more as Jennifer Curran, Senior Vice President, Planning and Operations & Chief Compliance Officer at MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator), stops by to help Jeff and Brian connect the dots on how we transport electricity from point A …

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Ep. 36: All the Critical Pieces of the Energy Transition Puzzle 6:37

1+ y ago6:37

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Over the last five seasons of Cutting Carbon, hosts Dr. Jeffrey Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht have helped listeners build foundational knowledge on today’s energy transition landscape, defining key terms and illuminating the myriad technologies, projects, and processes at play. This season, we dive deeper, examining the critical role infrastructure …

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Stand and Deliver: Going inside COP27 with GE and EPRI 25:43

1+ y ago25:43

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres set the tone for the recent Conference of the Parties (COP27) with this deeply resonant statement: “The world is watching and has a simple message to all of us: stand and deliver.” Listen as Jeff and Brian take you inside COP27, held from November 6-18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Joining them in this timely conv…

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Sustainable Data Centers (Pt. 2) 27:04

1+ y ago27:04

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Demand for data centers is soaring, prompting calls to cut carbon emissions. In part 2 of a 2-part series, we are joined by Dave Sterlace, Strategic Account Manager for Data Centers at Hitachi Energy, who shares some insights on how to power data centers more sustainably. Important links: Hitachi Energy - Data Centers Webpage Blog post: Powering da…

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Sustainable Data Centers (Pt. 1) 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

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Demand for data centers is soaring, prompting calls to cut carbon emissions. In part 1 of a 2-part series, we are joined by Dave Sterlace, Strategic Account Manager for Data Centers at Hitachi Energy, who shares some insights on how to power data centers more sustainably. Important links: Hitachi Energy - Data Centers Webpage Blog post: Powering da…

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Preparing grids to meet the growing demand for EV fleet charging 25:36

2y ago25:36

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In the following episode, we explore the anticipated, widespread electrification of vehicle fleets with Brian Wilkie, Director of Business Development NY Transportation Electrification at National Grid, and Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Market Development and Innovation, North America at Hitachi Energy. From city buses to delivery vans to maint…

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Ep. 34: Education 21:09

2y ago21:09

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High-quality, equitable science education will play a critical role in empowering the next generation of leaders poised to confront the energy trilemma and climate change. In the final episode of the season, Jeff and Brian speak with Dr. Erika Shugart, Executive Director of The National Science Teaching Association, about how the need for the skill…

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Ep. 33: Agriculture 30:37

2y ago30:37

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Agriculture is both a cause and effect within the broader climate change discussion. Jeff and Brian speak with Dr. Marci Baranski, Program Management Officer in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) about the role that agriculture plays in climate change. Over the course of their conversation, they discuss agriculture as a "hyper-local" i…

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Ep. 32: Buildings & Real Estate 25:13

2y ago25:13

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Though traditionally seen as static objects, buildings are a new area of decarbonization innovation, as exciting advancements in building controls and digitization have the potential to help us create more intelligent, energy-responsive structures, adjusting output as demand increases or decreases, resulting in structures that are more efficient an…

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Ep. 31: Long Haul Shipping & Trucks 36:02

2y ago36:02

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In this episode, Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht are joined by Craig Harper, Chief Sustainability Officer & EVP for J.B. Hunt Transportation Services, to discuss the technologies and practices the company is using to help pave a path of sustainability for long-haul shipping operations in North America. They'll give an overview of the infrastr…

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Ep. 30: Personal Transportation & Buses 29:36

2y ago29:36

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How can a fleet of electric school buses assist with power generation during a summer surge? In what ways can battery electric technologies support the expansion of cleaner transportation at scale? Join Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they speak with Gareth Joyce, CEO of Proterra, an innovative company in the American commercial vehicle an…

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Ep. 29: National Grid & Electric Vehicles 28:12

2y ago28:12

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The transportation sector has recently overtaken power generation as one of the top drivers in overall greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Join Jeff and Brian as they chat with Ryan Wheeler, Fleet Electrification Product Owner at National Grid, a regional electric and gas utility in the northeastern United States, about the critical role that flee…

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Ep. 28: The Future of Flight, Pt. 2 21:48

2y ago21:48

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Building on their dynamic discussion in Part 1, Arjan Hegeman, Jeff, and Brian explore the challenges and opportunities at play in the aviation industry as it works to drive forward critical progress in global sustainability and decarbonization efforts. The discussion focuses on some of GE Aviation’s exciting partnerships within the aviation and ae…

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Ep. 27: The Future of Flight, Pt. 1 20:39

2y ago20:39

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In the first of our two-part series on the future of flight, Jeff and Brian speak with Arjan Hegeman, General Manager for Advanced Technologies at GE Aviation, about the innovative projects and technologies in development within the industry that are driving reduced carbon emissions while maintaining safety as the top priority. Join us as we examin…

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Ep. 26: Introduction--Decarbonization Closer to Home 13:57

2y ago13:57

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Creating real change in a decade of action to decarbonize our power industry will take all of us, and opportunities to make an impact are everywhere. In Season 5 of Cutting Carbon, we bring the decarbonization discussion closer to home. Listen as Dr. Jeffrey Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht set the stage for the exciting conversations to come in this s…

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Investing in early careers programs 43:13

2y ago43:13

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Early careers is not just about giving either current students or recently graduated students relevant learning experience, it's about attracting our future leaders. For our industry specifically, we seek to find passionate and driven individuals ready to energize their careers while advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Listen along as tw…

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Ep. 25: Around the World: U.S. 26:20

2+ y ago26:20

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On our final episode of Season 4, we are focusing on U.S. policy with Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer at GE. We'll discuss current policies with a U.S. lens as the country is moving towards their aggressive goals to reduce greenhouse emissions. Roger Martella Bio GE Sustainability Website GE Energy Transition Website For more informati…

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Ep. 24: Around the World: Canada 26:33

2+ y ago26:33

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For this episode we shift our focus to Canada. Jeff and Brian are joined by Heather Chalmers, the President and CEO of GE Canada and they lead the conversation on current technologies and policies taking place in Canada's sphere. "How Canada Can Lead Amid the Global Energy Transition," (Opinion) Heather Chalmers, The Globe and Mail For more informa…

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Ep. 23: Around the World: Middle East 29:38

2+ y ago29:38

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Our hosts take you further around the world, now to the Middle East. Together with our guest, Salman Abdulla, Executive Vice President of health, safety, sustainability, environment and quality at the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), we'll exchange views about topics concerning policy and aIuminum production in the region. About CelestiAl How alumi…

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Ep. 22: Around the World: Europe 33:33

2+ y ago33:33

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Dr. James Watson, Security General of Eurogas, gives us insight into the European gas industry at large and their significance on European economy, and the importance of innovation. We look at all the moving parts of this industry and it's impact on the region and the rest of the world. Eurogas Website Eurogas on Twitter Eurogas on LinkedIn For mor…

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Ep. 21: Around the World: Australia 29:58

2+ y ago29:58

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We switch gears this season by looking at policy from various international perspectives. In this episode, we are joined by Mark Collette, Managing Director of EnergyAustralia and we discuss local energy and climate topics and talk about Australia's journey to net zero. About EnergyAustralia Mark Collette Bio GE and EnergyAustralia Announce Tallawa…

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Ep. 20: The Economics of Carbon 29:52

2+ y ago29:52

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With our guest Tom Kerr, Lead Climate Scientist for the South Asia region for the World Bank, we kick off a discussion around global climate policy. We'll take a look at the World Bank and its fundamental role in combating climate change and pushing for expanding prosperity globally. About The World Bank Tom Kerr Bio The World Bank's South Asia Cli…

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Special Episode: COP26 19:31

2+ y ago19:31

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Jeff and Brian take you inside the upcoming Conference of Parties 26 (COP26) event hosted in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31-November 12 to help you understand what the event is, what key topics will be discussed, and most importantly, what potential action may emerge from the talks. As world leaders and thousands of attendees gather to host 'an …

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Trends in the renewable energy transition 41:41

2+ y ago41:41

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In our latest episode, we are joined by Kent Knutson, Energy Market Specialist with Hitachi ABB Power Grids, who enlightened us on some recent trends in North America related to the recent Biden Administration proposal to expand investment in critical areas of our nation’s critical infrastructure. Listen along as he explores the kinds of energy inv…

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Entering the next phase of our renewable energy future with microgrids and virtual power plants 42:36

2+ y ago42:36

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As we enter the next era of energy, which is focused on decreasing emissions, eliminating our dependence on fossil fuels, and increasing our use of distributed energy resources, there are tons of emerging and exciting technologies of which we can take advantage. Join grid edge solution experts Tilo Buehler, Head of Product Management for Grid Edge …

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Ep. 18: Answering Your Questions 29:09

2+ y ago29:09

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While listening to the past season you might have some unanswered questions that popped into your head regarding the future of energy. Our hosts Jeff and Brian take time to answer listener questions from the past two seasons of Cutting Carbon. For more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE’s Power business on Twitter (https:/…

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Ep. 17: Direct Air Capture 28:26

2+ y ago28:26

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It's easy to assume that releasing carbon into the atmosphere is similar to squeezing toothpaste out of the tube and not being able to put it back in. That there might not be an easy solution to suck it up and put it into a 'tube.' However, we discuss how this might be wrong. Today, our hosts Jeff and Brian will talk about the technologies that may…

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Ep. 16: Energy Storage 30:36

2+ y ago30:36

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The energy storage you probably recognize is the batteries in your remote, which offer short term use of a technology. However, as we look into the future, long-duration energy storage is the game changer that you might not know about. We will discuss the diversity of these technologies today with Jason Burwen, the current CEO of the Energy Storage…

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Ep. 15: Nuclear Energy & Small Modular Reactors 23:17

2+ y ago23:17

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Nuclear energy will continue to play a critical role in the energy transition as the largest provider of carbon-free electricity in the world today. In this episode, we look at a facet of this technology's future - smaller, more modular nuclear reactors that can provide safer, more reliable, and cost-effective electricity. >Meet Jay Wileman, Presid…

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