Hitachi Energy will unveil two iconic world-firsts at CIGRE Session 2024 in Paris: EconiQ 550 kV circuit breaker EconiQ 420 kV Live Tank Circuit Breaker LTA These remarkable SF6-free solutions underscore the reliability and scalability of our technology, and we can’t wait to tell you more about it! This electrifying episode features Markus Heimbach…

Hitachi Energy’s EconiQTM high-voltage portfolio champions sustainability. EconiQ products and services are proven to be reliable, scalable, and deliver the lowest carbon footprint. One might say EconiQ is truly iconic! In this CIGRE special episode part 1, we invited our guest speakers, Navid Mahdi Zadeh, Global Portfolio Manager for the High Volt…

Operations involve all the activities you need to do to make sure everything runs smoothly. It’s just like planning a birthday party. From securing the date, inviting guests and getting supplies like decorations and snacks, to setting up the venue, organizing fun games and everyone’s favorite – the eventual clean up. Good operations rely on plannin…

When we look back, it's amazing how many common threads there are among our incredible guests. From Aston co-founder Ed McKenzie to Mark Jacobson of Stanford University, we are learning about the evolution of technology in various forms and how that impacts our energy future. It's Electric! Some themes discussed in this episode: - Consensus around …

A factory is far from a plain and boring building; it’s a bustling hive of creativity and innovation where raw materials are transformed into groundbreaking technologies. It’s a place where brilliant minds with diverse backgrounds and specialties come together to turn blueprints into reality. Our guest, Claire Carmona, Operating Unit Manager of the…

Research & Development (R&D) is the driving force behind new innovations and better solutions. It is the key to advance high-voltage solutions by creating significant and high-quality improvements. In short, R&D makes everything more awesome. It’s all about exploring what’s possible and creating ways to make technology work better. Tune in to this …

One thing is clear: high-voltage is crucial for long-distance transmission of power. High-voltage systems have several components, each serving a significant function to ensure the grid is reliable, stable, and safe. In this episode, Dr. Christian Ohler breaks down the fascinating world of high voltage systems, from different types of switchgear to…

Heard the expression ‘energy transition’ before and not quite sure what it means? Ever wondered how the electrical grid came to be? Or whether the electricity we use in our lives is sustainable? In this episode, Dr. Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business unit in Hitachi Energy and the best person to answer these qu…

Born and raised in a small Italian town near the Swiss Alps, Claudio Spadacini learned from an early age that electricity can spark world changing innovation anywhere. Due in large part to their access to hydropower, the first car ever built in Italy came from his small town. In step, Claudio’s first aspiration was to design race cars. While he sti…

As a kid, Matt Loszak loved to learn and perform magic tricks. The only problem? He ended up telling the audience the secret mechanism of the trick! Today, Matt is still breaking down magic tricks, but this time, it’s the alchemy of nuclear power. Matt and his team at Aalo Atomics are working to commercialize the breakthrough Marvel microreactor de…

Bill had an impressive career as a tech entrepreneur and businessman before he turned his sights (back to) energy. He started his first company in highschool - a graphics software company when personal computers were still text based. He has started and sold several tech companies. He joined one startup as CEO, grew the company to nearly $100 milli…

Since he first struggled with air pollution as a teenager in Los Angeles, Mark Z. Jacobson has committed himself to understanding and solving this issue. And boy, has he succeeded! Today, Mark is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford University. He has published six books an…

We're back and we're asking questions like “Why do environmentalists try to kill windfarms?” It’s a big, complicated world out there and we are breaking down five key challenges to greening the power grid. From geography to misaligned incentives, here’s a brief rundown of the themes we will be discussing throughout season 2. Want to learn more? Hea…

Flo asks: "Are our power utilities businesses or part of the government?" The answer is pretty murky. How did most power utilities in the US become investor owned, publicly traded companies with no competition? In this episode, Greg and I try to address these questions. We look into the history of power utilities in the U.S. and try to imagine how …

The dream of the smart, sustainable grid. What will it take to achieve the energy grid of our dreams? We are so excited to share this conversation we had with Gary Rackliffe. Gary is a special person to talk to for several reasons. First, Gary has spent his entire 30+ year career building and designing the US power grid. Second, he is a leader in t…

What the heck is crypto? And for that matter, what is money? Greg and I take a thought provoking and philosophical journey exploring these fundamental questions. Our conversation delves into the profound implications of these technologies and their significance in our lives. One of the key topics we tackle is the formidable energy needs associated …

James D'Albora began his lifelong journey as an entrepreneur when he was 10 years old. With the dream of purchasing his own TV, he decided to get a paper route in Sacramento. Today he runs Verify Energy and sells The PowerFly (his invention) to solar companies (or EPCs). James realized that solar power EPCs didn't have a simple way to remotely moni…

Welcome to our first Greg-Flo-isode! In these episodes we take on a single timely topic that interests us and work to think unbiasedly about it. What opportunities and possible disadvantages do these programs, technologies and even ideas present us? In this episode, we break down what community solar is and why it may matter to you. Also, how does …

Are we ready to go nuclear? We’ve brought in the brilliant and multi-talented Alan Hoffman (MIT, Oklo, Cloudant, PayPal) to help us dive into the current opportunities and challenges of nuclear power. Are we ready to take the leap and employ this technology further to mitigate climate change? Let’s find out. About Alan: Alan holds a PhD in particle…

Meet Ed McKenzie: programming wiz kid, Greg's bff and musical genius. Greg and Ed have been friends and business partners for 15 years. They first met playing in a band together in college and have since written hundreds of songs together and started two companies. What makes Ed a particularly interesting guest? Ed began coding at a young age when …

Welcome to... The World Changing Podcast! Who are we? Why do we care about changing the world? Meet your host Greg Robinson and producer Flo Lumsden. In the first half of the episode, we introduce each other and discuss why we are making this world changing podcast. In the second half of the episode, Greg and I discuss how his first sustainable ene…

Curious what The World Changing Podcast is all about? Here's a snack-able summary.By Aston Labs Co.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

In part 3 of our Women in Energy series, Julia Des Chenes and Allison Cohen discuss how you can embrace diversity and inclusion programs at your organization to learn, grow and thrive. We’ll also talk about some ways employee resource groups (ERGs) can help support this growth and examples of how our Women in Energy employee resource group (ERG) at…

In this third episode in a short series on the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind power in North America, we got together with Adrienne Downey, Principal Engineer, Offshore Wind with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and Cathy Livingston, Senior Account Manager with Hitachi ABB Power Grids. Together…

In honor of Earth Day on April 22 and this year’s theme of restoring our earth, we discuss the importance of sustainability and ways we can all contribute to a cleaner, greener, carbon-neutral future. Listen along for a fun and inspiring conversation with Johanna Flood, Head of Environment, and Matthew North, Head of Health, Safety, Environment and…

In part 2 in our Women in Energy series, we speak to Carrie Cullen Hitt, Executive Director at the National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium (NOWRDC), and Fabio Fracaroli, Renewables Segment Lead at Hitachi ABB Power Grids about the budding offshore wind market, the new and exciting opportunities it presents for women entering or alr…

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we discuss a strong force in the energy industry – women! Listen along for an inspiring discussion with 2 incredible women taking the renewables sector by storm, Cathy Livingston (Hitachi ABB Power Grids) and Sarah Kelly (Kiewit Energy Group). We will discuss their journeys on becoming rising female…

There is a major transition happening in the energy industry, a shift away from fossil fuels toward a system that relies on electricity generated through renewable energy sources. In our latest episode, we are joined by Chief Technology Officer, Gerhard Salge who leads Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ research and development efforts, to discuss why electr…

In the second installment of a short series on the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind power in North America, we continue our conversation with Hayes Framme, Government Relations and Communications Manager with renewable energy powerhouse Orsted, and Rob Roche, Senior Account Manager with Hitachi ABB Power Grids. Together we discuss the…

In the first of a short series on the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind power in North America, join us for a conversation with Hayes Framme, Government Relations and Communications Manager with renewable energy powerhouse Orsted, and Rob Roche, Senior Account Manager with Hitachi ABB Power Grids. Together we discuss the nature of the …

On this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing an emerging young leader and electrical engineer, Audrey Wang Gosselin, and her budding career in the renewable energy market with ABB’s Power Grids’ early career rotational program. Audrey shares what led her to ABB Power Grids as well as her community outreach projects and ambitious care…

Craig Stiegemeier, who has recently left ABB after a very successful 40-year career developing transformer technology, has been trying to catch lightning in a bottle for most of his professional life. When you listen to this episode of Power Pulse, you start to think that maybe it hasn’t happened yet because he IS the lightning bolt. At 62, he’s so…

The world is moving quickly to adopt renewable energy, which is a positive trend, but also one that demands a significant shift in how power is transmitted, distributed and stored. As it stands today, power is a ‘use it or lose it’ proposition - our ability to store power is fairly limited. In fact, less than 5% of the electricity generated by util…

As if natural disasters aren’t reason enough to be concerned, physical attacks on substations have many in the industry rethinking substation resiliency. About once every four days, part of the nation’s power grid is struck by a cyber or physical attack. Resiliency and reliability of the power grid is critical to our everyday lives, economies and c…

As we pick up on part 2, Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Smart Grids and Dan O’Shea, Director of Utility Business Development for EV Charging at ABB continue the discussion on what electric vehicles mean for the grid and how they will affect and benefit utilities. Buckle up as we take you to the finish line!…

In part 1 of this episode, Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Smart Grids and Dan O’Shea, Director of Utility Business Development for EV Charging at ABB, join us to debunk myths on electric vehicles and to discuss the business cases emerging in the market beyond passenger vehicles as well as their challenges. Hop in as we take you on a clean ride t…

This episode examines a popular phrase and initiative at ABB and what that means in the lens of grid modernization. In this episode, Gary Rackliffe, Vice President of Smart Grids at ABB, discusses the meaning behind how to make the power grid stronger (resilient), smarter (digital), and greener (sustainable) and how utilities, commercial and indust…

This episode dives into the formation of the power grid and its unique and inspiring history. Craig Stiegemeier, Retired Expert Services Product Manager for Transformers at ABB, takes us through the evolution of the grid, how we got to where we are today, and what we can expect in the next 30 years.

This podcast answers the question, "What is eMobility, its impact on the grid, and the opportunities it presents for utilities?" This podcast features Sal Gill, Global Business Development Manager, ABB Power Consulting.By ABB Power Grids

This podcast introduces the building blocks - transformers, generators, circuit breakers, and measuring devices - that make up the crux of the power grid. These equipment staples are kind of like the navy blue blazers and khaki slacks of the modern grid: functional, reliable, and ubiquitous. This podcast features Craig Stiegemeier, Expert Services …

As we find our way back into the routine we go over some more of our recent finds, being a new GM, as well as talk a little bit about a perinial topic: how Kickstarter can be a two edged sword. Numenera 2 Seducing An Orc Shadowrun Returns Kickstarter Regrets Too Many Bones Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback here. Download MP3.…

After a... um... slight hiatus, we're back with our first episode of a brand new season. Same two hosts with some time evolved perspectives and a love of hobby gaming that's as strong as ever. Here are some of the things we went over during this episode as we went over our GenCon 2017 experience. GenCon 50 Legend of the Five Rings The Shared Dream …

On this episode of EpicTurn, we return to our tips on roleplaying games. The subject is about character backgrounds for both DMs and players. Also in this episode, we talk about RPGs in modern settings and how that can limit player creativity. Corporia Spelljammer Actor that played Ares from Xena Armello Kickstarter Don't forget to rate us in iTune…

On this episode of EpicTurn, we interview Corey Young, the mastermind behind Gravwell. Corey discusses the design of Gravwell, future games, and great tips on approaching publishers. Gravwell: Escape from the 9th Dimension EpicTurn Loot - 5 copies of Gravwell Mensa Mind Games Freedom: The Underground Railroad Santorini Minion Games ROFL Corey Young…