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EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world’s preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com
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Alternative Power Plays is a podcast that explores the latest trends and innovations in energy generation. The podcast is hosted by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney attorneys and experts, Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis, along with financing experts at the Brattle Group. Each episode features insightful interviews with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers who are shaping the future of alternative energy. Tune into to Alternative Power Plays to hear frank conversations about new energy ...
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In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is interviewing more thought leaders from the Electrification 2024 exhibit hall. From transportation electrification to energy infrastructure, they discuss how advancements in electrification and clean energy technologies are shaping the future. Guests: Adam Gromis, Global Lead Sustainable M…
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EPRI: A Driving Force in Clean Energy Goals
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Electric vehicles have long been seen as one of the biggest ways society can fundamentally move towards the fulfillment of clean energy goals—as long as they can truly go mainstream. This organization thinks it knows how to make that happen by 2030. On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, Alan Seltzer and John Povilatis welcome Britta Gross, Di…
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Virtual Power Plants: Revolutionizing Energy Markets
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On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, John Povilaitis talks with Sarah Minczeski Delisle, VP of Government Affairs & Communications at Swell Energy. In this role, Sarah navigates the evolving policy environments at local, state, and federal levels to maintain the company's adaptive stance and strategic positioning. During their conversation, …
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32. The Science Behind the Buzz: 2024 BioBlitz
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In this episode, learn how citizen scientists play an important role in wildlife observation and conservation efforts no matter what the species. As part of EPRI’s annual Pollinator Power Party, the BioBlitz invites anyone who is interested in building their wildlife observational skills to record pollinators in their areas and become part of a glo…
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Ambition Into Action - Safe Doesn't Have to Be Slow
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Host Dan Moneghan discusses balancing safety and innovation in regulated industries with Steve Rader from NASA and engineering consultant David Smeatham. They explore how diverse teams, open innovation, and advanced technologies can enhance safety and efficiency without compromising rigorous standards. Guests: Steve Rader, Program Manager Tournamen…
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31. Practical Realities of the Clean Energy Transition
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Achieving bold decarbonization goals requires transforming how economies around the world make, move, and use energy. However, the net-zero energy transition requires carefully balance to help ensure affordability and reliability for all. At the end of the day, navigating the transition before us comes down to considering practical realities of the…
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Driving Change: Exploring the Future of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology with Willett Kempton, PhD
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On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis are joined by Willett Kempton, Professor at the University of Delaware. Willett is a leading expert in vehicle-to-grid (or V2G) technology, which enables vehicles to absorb excess energy from the grid when demand for power is low and returns some electricity back to the el…
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Ambition Into Action - Operating a Lean Machine
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Join Dan Monaghan, Kimberly Cook-Nelson, and Brendan Hall as they uncover the similarities between operating a nuclear facility and a small-crewed competitive yacht. Learn about leadership, innovation, and empowering people to operate a lean machine. A must-listen for insights into enhancing nuclear operations through exceptional workforce manageme…
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30. Wildfires & Climate: Building for Resilience
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Threats to the power delivery systems and the built environment from climate change and increasingly frequent extreme weather events means that the energy systems and structures of the future must be more prepared to withstand weather-related dangers. Listen as two EPRI experts share how resilience and the changing climate has directly impacted the…
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A Look into Hydrogen with Dr. Sunita Satyapal from the U.S. Dept. of Energy
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On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, we welcome a very special guest, Dr. Sunita Satyapal, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Office. She manages the DOE Hydrogen Program's activities across multiple offices and oversees $1.6 billion in hydrogen and fuel cell research, development, demonstration, an…
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NextGen Highways and the Road to Modern Infrastructure
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Demand for electric vehicles and building electrification keeps on increasing, yet much of America's electric transmission infrastructure is from the 1960s. There is now an attempt underway to improve electric transmission infrastructure by exploiting existing public rights of way, such as highways. On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, Randy…
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29. Navigating Europe’s Energy Transition
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Addressing region-specific challenges to the clean energy transition requires structured collaboration among research and innovation experts, policy drivers and energy companies. Learn how EPRI Europe addresses the region’s complex landscape of technological advancements, policy frameworks, and operational strategies through specific efforts with E…
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28. EV Efficiency Gains - What’s Down the Road?
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In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman discusses EV efficiency with guests Geoff Blandford from EPRI and Luke Tonachel from Natural Resources Defense Council. Listen in as they discuss the findings of a recent report on EV efficiency improvements, highlighting the potential to reduce future electric infrastructure build-out usage…
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Ambition Into Action - Nuclear Beyond Electricity
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In this episode titled “Nuclear Beyond Electricity,” Ville Tulkki, Lead of SMR technologies at VTT, and Mark Feltner, Sr. Nuclear Technology Manager at Dow Chemical Co. unveil the potential of nuclear energy in revolutionizing district heating and petrochemical decarbonization. Discover how the sector's talent is pivotal in driving innovative solut…
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27. EPRI Current Exclusive: Energy Roundtable with World Energy Council, USEA, and EPRI
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Join EPRI Current host Bill Florence as he welcomes three global energy leaders: Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General of the World Energy Council; Neil Wilmshurst, Senior Vice President of Energy System Resources and Chief Nuclear Officer for EPRI and Chair, US Committee, World Energy Council; and Mark Menezes, President and CEO of the United States…
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Decarbonization in the Big Apple: Strategies, Technological Advances and Goals
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The movement to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, enhance air quality, address energy cost disparities, and transition to clean energy infrastructure is growing by the day. Neighborhood decarbonization has the power to not only deliver health benefits but positive climate implications as well. On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, Nicole …
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In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is at Electrification 2024 speaking with different thought leaders to discuss how advancements in electrification and clean energy technologies are shaping the future of energy infrastructure and national security. The episode features interviews with industry experts, including Michael Wu, …
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In a world where there is more focus than ever on energy efficiency and the need to reduce carbon emissions, one company is offering energy-efficient equipment and software upgrades for businesses looking to lower their energy usage and meet their net-zero goals. On this episode, Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis welcome Al Subbloie, Chief Executive…
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Ambition Into Action - No Talent, No Sector
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Dive into this episode where Sanjay Sarma, VP of Open Learning at MIT, and Steve Layton, Head of Engineering at Rolls Royce, discuss the topic of "No Talent, No Sector". Our nuclear and non-nuclear guests explore the urgent need for talent in the nuclear industry, sharing stories from inside and outside of the sector. Our host Dan Moneghan invites …
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Fusion Energy: The Past, Present and Future
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While it’s not new, fusion energy generation has long seemed a little too out of reach to be commercially practical. That is, until now. On this episode, Alan Seltzer and Frank Graves welcome Andrew Holland, Chief Executive Officer of the Fusion Industry Association. The Fusion Industry Association is a non-profit organization made up of private co…
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25. Carbon Capture and Storage: The Path to 2050
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The topic of today’s episode is Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and our guest is Abhoyjit Bhown, Senior Program Manager of Advanced Generation and CCS at EPRI. The conversation covers the role of CCS in decarbonization, technologies involved, current deployments in the power industry, environmental drivers, and EPRI's efforts in advancing CCS tech…
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24. From Emissions to Solutions: Unpacking the IRA’s Impact on Climate Change
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According to the Department of Energy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 “makes the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.” Key provisions of the legislation were designed to incentivize clean energy and carbon management, encourage electrification and efficiency measures, reduce methane emissions, promote dome…
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Exploring Community-Scale Renewable Energy in New York City
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On this episode, Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis welcome David Arfin, CEO and co-founder of NineDot Energy. NineDot is a true innovator in the urban energy space. The company is developing and implementing clean energy business models for New York City. Evolving from a fuel cell project company started in 2015, NineDot was created in 2021 to build…
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23. Currents of Change: Navigating Hydropower’s Future
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Hydropower is a vital component of clean energy. In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Bill Florence is joined by two experts, Francisco Kuljevan and Alan Ettlinger, who provide insights on EPRI's hydropower generation program and New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) hydro assets. The discussion covers topics such as asset management, pump storage…
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22. Building a Sustainable Future: A 15-Year Research Journey
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Joining the show today to discuss EPRI's sustainability initiatives and the industry's efforts towards a more sustainable future are Jessica Fox, Principal Technical Executive at EPRI, Greg Rouse, Senior Technical Leader at EPRI, and Sandy Nessing, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at AEP (American Electric Power). The guests share in…
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21. EPRI Current Introduces Ambition into Action
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In this special episode of the EPRI Current, hosts Samantha Gilman and Bill Florence introduce a new podcast series in collaboration with the Global Forum for Nuclear Innovation (GFNI) called 'Ambition Into Action.' Joined by Dan Moneghan, EPRI's lead on advanced nuclear fuel cycles, they discuss the goals of the limited podcast series, which will …
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Welcome to our first podcast of 2024. In this episode, we are taking a look back at the inaugural year of the EPRI Current. You’ll hear segments from a number of our episodes from last year, providing insights from industry experts and addressing topics such as fusion and fission, robotics, energy storage, climate change, circularity, offshore wind…
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19. Heats Pumps: A Piece of the Building Decarbonization Puzzle
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In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman speaks with EPRI's expert on heat pumps, Ron Dimitrovic. Ron, the Senior Program Manager for Grid Edge Customer Technologies, discusses the importance of decarbonizing fossil heating and the role of heat pumps in achieving this goal. Learn how heat pumps allow for the use of renewable energy…
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Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly popular fuel in the energy sector. Discussion of the fuel source as an alternative to natural gas has continued to grow. It can be combusted to deliver energy without producing carbon emissions and can come from a variety of sources domestically. But what’s the real story behind hydrogen, and how does it work? O…
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18. Understanding 24/7 Carbon Free Energy
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In this episode of The EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman discusses the concept of 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (24/7 CFE) with two guests, Arin Kaye from EPRI's Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group and Chris Pennington, the Director of Energy and Sustainability at Iron Mountain. In their conversation, they explore the emerging trend of 24/7 CFE, w…
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