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Energy Nerd ShowElectrifying Heavy Machinery at RISE Robotics!Hiten Sonpal from RISE Robotics gives us a tour of RISE's groundbreaking engineering lab. Hiten shows us the incredible new inventions that RISE is working on that will replace dirty and inefficient hydraulics across the heavy machinery industry. Rise's exciting new beltdraulic tech will also help usher in electrification across the industry. Episode 153 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:RISE Robotics: https://www.riserobotics.com/Invest in...2025-03-2830 minEnergy Nerd ShowWhy Utility Regulation Impacts Your Life Much More Than You Realize w/Charles HuaCharles Hua from Powerlines.org shares how important public utility commissions are and why more people should care about their utility regulations if they're worried about their energy bill and where their energy comes from. Episode 152 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Powerlines: www.powerlines.orgThree Mile Island reopening: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/20/nx-s1-5120581/three-mile-island-nuclear-power-plant-microsoft-aiOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.org...2025-02-2423 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe Science Based Approach to Preparing for Climate Change in Boston w/ Paul KirshenCan Boston adapt to climate change? Paul Kirshen from the Stone Living Lab shares his philosophy on how cities will have to utilize adaptive management practices in order to prepare for the changing landscape that climate change will bring. Cities will have to be prepared for a range of situations that will require modular solutions. Episode 151 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:The Stone Living Lab: stonelivinglab.org2025-02-1334 minEnergy Nerd ShowGas Utilities Need to Plan for Declining Sales w/Alice NapoleonHow will Natural Gas Utilities adapt to electrification? In order to keep rates reasonable, they'll need to make some big, calculated changes. Alice Napoleon shares what several different approaches will do for the industry. Episode 150 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:The Synapse project page: https://www.synapse-energy.com/new-york-technical-and-policy-support-utility-regulation-2024Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.com...2025-01-0927 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe Extremely Sustainable Lifestyle of a Sloth w/Lucy CookeLucy Cooke is a zoologist, author and sloth expert. In this episode, Lucy shares how sloths can teach us a lot about sustainability and energy conservation. Episode 149 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Lucy's Website for Books and Calendars: www.lucycooke.tvSloth Appreciation Society: www.slothville.comLawrence Livermore National Laboratory Sankey Diagram: https://flowcharts.llnl.gov/sites/flowcharts/files/2024-10/energy-2023-united-states.pdf2024-12-2015 minEnergy Nerd ShowForests are Key to Solving Climate Change w/Dr. Bill MoomawBill Moomaw shares the story of his career; convincing DuPont to change and help fix the ozone hole, pushing net negative GHG emissions, and pioneering a new type of sustainable forest management: proforestation. Episode 148 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Proforestation: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/forests-and-global-change/articles/10.3389/ffgc.2019.00027/fullMore on forest management: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/11/5/721Our Partners:Climable.org: c...2024-11-0828 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe History of Natural Gas and Oil in the US w/ Cutler ClevelandCutler Cleveland shares his new project "Visualizing Energy" and tells the story of the history of Natural Gas and Oil in the US. Episode 147 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:The first episode of the ENS with Cutler: https://youtu.be/MXrZEAG62-0?feature=sharedVisualizing Energy: https://visualizingenergy.org/The History of Natural Gas in the US: https://visualizingenergy.org/the-history-of-global-natural-gas-production/Our Partners:2024-10-2423 minEnergy Nerd ShowUtilizing Alternative Interconnection for Fast and Cheap Green EnergySophie Schadler and Chelsea Mattioda from Synapse Energy Economics show us how utilizing surplus interconnection and generator replacement can allow for faster and cheaper energy projects. Episode 146 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:The Synapse report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/no-regrets-solutions-accelerating-grid-interconnectionOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with...2024-09-3010 minEnergy Nerd ShowHuman Centric Planning for Energy Projects (Distributional Equity Analysis)Tim Woolf from Synapse Energy Economics shows us how using equity in a DEA can yield positive results when planning energy projects. Episode 145 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:National Standard Practice Manual: https://www.nationalenergyscreeningproject.org/national-standard-practice-manual/Justice40: https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/The Report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/new-guide-paves-way-assessing-distributional-equity-distributed-energy-resourcesLBNL: https://emp.lbl.gov/publications/distributional-equity-analysisOur Partners:Climable...2024-09-1217 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe Electric Grid Can Handle Electrification: Here's why.Kenji Takahashi from Synapse Energy Economics chats with us about a new Synapse report that explores whether the electric grid can handle electrification. Episode 144 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:New Yorkers for Clean Power: https://nyforcleanpower.org/The Report: https://nyforcleanpower.org/headroom-assessment/The Politico Article: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-new-york-new-jersey-energy/2024/07/01/building-codes-move-forward-00165976Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy...2024-08-2914 minEnergy Nerd ShowAdding 9 Gigawatts of Wind Power to New EnglandShelley Kwok from Synapse Energy Economics chats with us about how adding wind power to New England could majorly reduce how much ratepayers spend on energy. Episode 143 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:The Report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/impacts-offshore-wind-new-englandSierra Club: https://www.sierraclub.org/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on...2024-08-0112 minEnergy Nerd ShowElectric Vehicles are Making Everyone's Electricity Cost LessSarah Shenstone-Harris from Synapse Energy Economics chats with us about how electric vehicles are putting downward pressure on energy rates. Episode 142 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Natural Resources Defense Council: www.nrdc.orgBoth reports: www.synapse-energy.com/evs-are-driving-rates-downOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with...2024-07-0311 minEnergy Nerd ShowOvercoming a Key Obstacle to Building DecarbonizationKristin George Bagdanov explains how Gas Utilities' "Obligation to Serve" is a key barrier to overcome if we want to decarbonize our building stock. Episode 141 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:More on The Building Decarbonization Coalition: https://buildingdecarb.org/Kristin's Report on Decarbonizing the Obligation to Serve: https://buildingdecarb.org/decarbnation-obligation-to-serveOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy...2024-05-2306 minEnergy Nerd ShowAn Awesome and Free Interactive Tool for Siting Solar in MAEllen Carlson from Synapse Energy Economics shares the new free, interactive tool for evaluating solar siting in Massachusetts. Episode 140 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:MA Solar Siting Tool: https://technicalpotentialofsolar-ma-synapse.hub.arcgis.com/MA SMART Program: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/solar-massachusetts-renewable-target-smart-programSolar Carve-out Program: https://www.mass.gov/guides/solar-carve-out-and-solar-carve-out-ii-program-informationOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www...2024-04-0514 minEnergy Nerd ShowCracking the Gasoline Code (How Superusers are the Key to Fighting Emissions)Matthew Metz and Rob Sargent from Coltura discuss their new report on Gasoline Superusers, "Cracking the Gasoline Code". Episode 139 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Coltura's Superusers Map: https://data.coltura.org/tools/mapColtura: https://coltura.org/Our first episode with Coltura: https://youtu.be/Ij6yOB6y2JE?si=PCBl4cx7ezptCO5KCracking the Gasoline Code: https://coltura.org/gasoline-superusers-3-report/...2024-03-0724 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe BEST Tool for Analyzing Emissions from Heavy ManufacturingPhilip Eash-Gates from Synapse Energy Economics walks us through this amazing new tool to analyze heavy manufacturing emissions. Episode 138 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:The Interactive Emissions Tool: https://static.sierraclub.org/resources/data-viz/living-economy/industrial-emissions.htmlSierra Club's Living Economy: https://www.sierraclub.org/tradeBlueGreen Alliance: https://www.bluegreenalliance.org/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics...2024-02-2218 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe Portable EV Charger of the FutureRoss Bloom from Revvit chats with us about his new, innovative, Level 1 EV charger. Episode 137 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Revvit: https://www.revvit.net/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEach week, Jeannie and Bruce will...2024-02-0917 minEnergy Nerd ShowPlanning the Grid to Optimize Distributed Resources (Batteries and Rooftop Solar!)JP Carvallo from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab chats with us about distributed energy resources, renewable energy and the electric grid of the future. Episode 136 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Lawrence Berkeley National Lab: https://www.lbl.gov/More on JP: https://emp.lbl.gov/people/juan-pablo-carvalloMore on the Energy Policy Act of 2005: https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-energy-policy-act#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20the%20Act%20p...2024-02-0128 minEnergy Nerd ShowMaking Solar Affordable for Everyone (with Resonant Energy)Ben Underwood from Resonant Energy tells us how solar projects can be made affordable for everyone. Episode 135 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Resonant Energy: www.resonant.energySTAR Program: www.resonant.energy/star-campaginMassCEC: www.masscec.comMore on BERDO: www.boston.gov/departments/environment/building-emissions-reduction-and-disclosureOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.com...2023-11-2117 minEnergy Nerd ShowNew Orlean’s Community Network of Solar ‘Lighthouses’Broderick Bagert from Together New Orleans chats with us about resilience for vulnerable communities in New Orleans, Louisiana and beyond. Episode 134 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Together New Orleans: https://www.togethernola.org/clhprojectGRIP Program: https://www.energy.gov/gdo/grid-resilience-utility-and-industry-grantsHeat Wave by Eric Klinenberg: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo20809880.htmlForbes article on the Texas freeze...2023-11-0923 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe Grid of the Future: New Orleans has a Plan for Resilience!Resilience is key to the electric grid of the future. Jenn Kallay shares some case studies in resilience strategies from Texas, New Orleans and Massachusetts. Episode 133 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Together New Orleans: https://www.togethernola.org/clhprojectElectric System Reliability: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/transparency/commissioner-committees/emerging-trends/2021/2021-02-17-electric-system-reliability-presentation---final.pdfTexas Winter Storm 2021: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/15/texas-power-grid-winter-storm-2021/2023-10-1213 minEnergy Nerd ShowWhy New England is on the Brink of Rolling BlackoutsNew England is on the verge of blackouts because of unreliable energy resources. Jason Frost tells us why and what ISO New England can do to fix the problem. Episode 132 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Synapse's Sierra Club Report: https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/2023-03/Capacity%20Accreditation%20for%20Inflexible%20Resources%202023_03_07%20%281%29.pdfOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy...2023-09-2814 minEnergy Nerd ShowWhy Batteries Fail at Different RatesTodd Jensen shows us how Titan uses sound science to ultrasound batteries for cell phones, EVs, the grid, and more. Episode 131 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Titan: https://www.titanaes.com/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshow...2023-09-0712 minEnergy Nerd ShowThese Hyper Polluting Coal Plants Waste Hundreds of Millions of DollarsDevi Glick tells us why OVEC's hyper polluting coal plants are wasting hundreds of millions in ratepayer money. Episode 130 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Synapse and OVEC: https://www.synapse-energy.com/indiana-michigan-power-company-2020-fuel-reconciliation-docketOVEC: https://www.ovec.com/index.phpClifty Creek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifty_Creek_Power_PlantKyger Creek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyger_Creek_Power_PlantPiketon...2023-08-2419 minEnergy Nerd ShowDesigning the Tesla EV Charger (NACS)Chris Van Dyke talks about designing the Tesla charger that would later be adopted as the North American Standard. Episode 129 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:More about Overview: overview.aiTesla Announces NACS: https://www.tesla.com/blog/opening-north-american-charging-standardMore on the North American Charging Standard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Charging_StandardMore on the Combined Charging System: https://en.wikipedia...2023-08-0411 minEnergy Nerd ShowFighting Big Coal in Australia!Rachel Wilson talks about her experience using sound science to block a coal mine in Australia. Episode 128 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:The Report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/investigating-proposed-australian-coal-mine-impacts-global-supply-and-demandOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEach week...2023-07-2111 minEnergy Nerd ShowNational Lab is Helping Communities Access RenewablesSika Gadzanku chats with us about the National Renewable Energy Lab's programs to help communities access renewable energy. Episode 127 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Clean Energy to Communities Program: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/clean-energy-to-communities.htmlExpert Match: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/c2c-expert-match.htmlPeer-Learning Cohorts: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/c2c-peer-learning-cohorts.htmlIn-Depth Technical Partnerships: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal...2023-07-1414 minEnergy Nerd ShowHow Public Utility Commissions are Key to the Energy TransitionTimmons Roberts on Public Utility Commissions and why they're so important. Episode 126 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Timmons' Report: climable.org/brownConnecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Youtube: youtube.com/@ConnecticutPURA Jared Heern's work: https://www.jaredheern.com/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with t...2023-06-3018 minEnergy Nerd ShowLet's Talk About Land Use and Siting for Clean Energy Projects!John Howe on land use for the clean energy era. Episode 125 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Jamie's Episode: https://youtu.be/SSq2ymaaxGcEpisode on Community Solar: https://youtu.be/i04bxpngY9IOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook...2023-06-1620 minEnergy Nerd ShowAll School Buses will be Electric! Get on Board!Sue Gander from the Electric School Bus Initiative tells us about the future of electric school buses in America. Episode 124 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:The Electric School Bus Initiative: https://electricschoolbusinitiative.org/EPA's $400 Million in Funding for Electric School Buses: https://tinyurl.com/592hajfhMBTA Bus Electrification: https://www.mbta.com/projects/bus-electrificationKarl's Episode: https://youtu.be/Td2m1d6ZW20...2023-06-0827 minEnergy Nerd ShowAustin's Integrated Approach to Transportation ElectrificationKarl Popham from Austin Energy chats with us about best practices for Electrifying the Transportation sector. Episode 123 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Austin Energy: https://austinenergy.com/Austin Climate Equity Plan: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/austin-climate-equity-planCNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/18/us/carbon-monoxide-surge-texas-storm-trnd/index.htmlTesmanian: https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-car-saves-a-family-with-a-newborn-from-freezing-in-texasOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.org2023-05-2530 minEnergy Nerd ShowOffice of Public Participation: Empower & Support Public Voices at FERC!Nicole Sitaraman shares how the OPP at FERC is empowering public voices! Episode 122 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:FERC OPP webpage: https://www.ferc.gov/OPPOPP’s email for questions: OPP@ferc.govOPP 2022 Outreach and Education Annual Report: https://www.ferc.gov/media/opp-2022-outreach-and-education-annual-reportOPP Markets Explainers: https://www.ferc.gov/energy-markets-0WorkshOPP on filing powerful comments: https://www.ferc.gov...2023-05-1818 minEnergy Nerd ShowTargeted Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) for Maximum BenefitSachu Constantine on targeted Distributed Energy Resources and how they can offer the most benefit. Episode 121 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:IRA Calculator Episode: https://youtu.be/L5zNnljCrmsOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEach week...2023-05-0415 minEnergy Nerd ShowGrowing Community Solar So Clean Energy Can Work for EveryoneSteph Speirs on community solar financing, including changing how FICO scores work for energy projects. Episode 120 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Solstice: https://solstice.us/about/IRA Calculator+Guide: https://youtu.be/L5zNnljCrmsHow to Electrify your House with the IRA: https://youtu.be/4cH7Im9F7gYOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.com2023-04-2119 minEnergy Nerd ShowSaul Griffith Nerds Out About Sankey Diagrams & Clean Energy Economics!Saul Griffith on rooftop solar and the incredible possibilities for communities worldwide. Episode 118 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Buy Electrify: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545044/electrify/Buy The Big Switch: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/big-switchBuy The Wires That Bind: https://www.quarterlyessay.com.au/essay/2023/03/the-wires-that-bind#:~:text=In%20The%20Wires%20That%20Bind,renewable%20energy%2C%20and%20benefiting%20financially.Our Partners:...2023-04-1314 minEnergy Nerd ShowSaul Griffith wants to Rewire the World, Starting in the West Virginia of AustraliaSaul Griffith on on how even the West Virginia of Australia can benefit from electrification. Episode 119 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Electrify 2515: https://electrify2515.org/Rewiring Australia: https://www.rewiringaustralia.org/Stacey Abrams joins Rewiring America: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/staceyBuy Electrify: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545044/electrify/Buy The Big Switch: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/big-switchBuy The Wires...2023-04-1316 minEnergy Nerd ShowBattery, Solar, and Wind Capacity Have Exceeded Coal Capacity as of 2022!Jack Smith chats with us about how Battery, Solar, and Wind Capacity have exceeded coal capacity! Episode 117 of the Energy Nerd Show.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Synapse's Electricity Snapshot for 2023: www.synapse-energy.com/synapse-electricity-snapshot-2023-0Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshow...2023-03-3006 minEnergy Nerd ShowEnergy Subsidies are an Enormous Problem for Addressing Climate ChangeEpisode 115 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Doug Koplow on why we need to sort out energy subsidies before we can really make effective policy changes to address climate change.Visuals and links available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Earth Track: https://www.earthtrack.net/More on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: https://www.cbd.int/article/cop15-final-text-kunming-montreal-gbf-221222Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www...2023-03-0212 minEnergy Nerd ShowWe Can't Depend on Nuclear to Solve Climate Change. Here's Why...Episode 114 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: David Schlissel on why nuclear power isn't the answer to climate change. And why small, modular reactors won't cut it either.Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Check out IEEFA: https://ieefa.org/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook...2023-02-2411 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe Ultimate Guide to Electrifying Your House With The Inflation Reduction Act!Episode 113 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Wei-Tai Kwok shares his home electrification journey, with some gadgets along the way and an overview of The Inflation Reduction Act benefits.Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Synapse Report on California Electrification: https://www.synapse-energy.com/decarbonization-heating-energy-use-california-buildings-0Other Home Electrification Nerd Show Episodes:Quinton's Episode: https://youtu.be/5zwhy_DbjnQSue's Episode: https://youtu.be/v9JI_bR51wIAsa's...2023-02-1523 minEnergy Nerd ShowThe Inflation Reduction Act Gives Americans $10,000 to ElectrifyEpisode 112 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Noah Goldmann from Rewiring America chats with us about the Inflation Reduction Act and how every American gets $10,000 to electrify their home.Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Rewiring America: www.rewiringamerica.orgInflation Reduction Act Calculator: www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculatorInflation Reduction Act Guide: www.rewiringamerica.org/IRAguideElectrify Your Home Guide: www.rewiringamerica.org/electrify-home-guideElectrify: An Optimist's Playbook...2023-02-0213 minEnergy Nerd ShowWhat the Experts Say About Buildings and Climate Change (They're Really Important!)Episode 111 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guests: Bruce and Jeannie! We chat about buildings and what we've learned from our guests about how they play a role in the fight against climate change.Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Christoph's Episodes: https://youtu.be/Go4P5SRYHYUhttps://youtu.be/3-Aq6qEtCvMManuel's Episode: https://youtu.be/vl2xavsIigUSue's Episode: https://youtu.be/v9JI_bR51wIPhilip's...2023-01-2616 minEnergy Nerd ShowEV Proliferation Starts HyperlocallyVisuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:QARI: https://www.qariusa.org/QARI Lunar New Year Event: https://www.qariusa.org/lunar-new-year-festivalGreen Energy Consumers Alliance: https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/Larry Chretien's Episode: https://youtu.be/qs3mxLtEKFYFollow QARI on Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/QARI1509https://www.linkedin.com/company/quincy-asian-resources-inc-/https://twitter.com/QARI1509https://www.instagram.com/qari1509/Green Energy Consumers Alliance Drive Green...2023-01-2424 minEnergy Nerd ShowWith Good Rate Design, EVs can Benefit Everyone!Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): https://www.nrdc.org/Melissa's Report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/sites/default/files/EV-Impacts-December-2022-21-032.pdfColtura Episode on Gasoline Superusers: https://youtu.be/Ij6yOB6y2JEOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshow2023-01-2020 minEnergy Nerd ShowWest Virginia NEEDS to Ditch Coal!Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Jamie's Book: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/coal-trap/95FF4006F23333B36A74F5FDA8F4541COur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 108 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guests: Jamie Van Nostrand talks West Virginia Coal....2022-12-2814 minEnergy Nerd ShowNuclear Power: Expensive, Slow and Over Budget (Vogtle 3)Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:More on Plant Vogtle: https://www.synapse-energy.com/30-billion-reminder-risks-new-nuclear-investmentOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 107 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guests: Max Chang talks nuclear power, in particular Plant Vogtle.Each week, Jeannie and Bruce will...2022-12-2712 minEnergy Nerd ShowGasoline Superusers are key to Solving Transit Sector's Emissions ProblemVisuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Colture (More on Gasoline Superusers): https://www.coltura.org/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 106 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guests: Janelle London and Matthew Metz talk about how Gasoline Superusers are the key to solving climate change.2022-12-2222 minEnergy Nerd ShowThis MIT Lab is Supporting Rapid Transformation of Cities GloballyVisuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:More on Christoph: https://architecture.mit.edu/people/christoph-reinhartMore on Zagreb: https://www.zagreb.hr/en/energy-and-environment-protection/136839Urban Modeling Interface: https://web.mit.edu/sustainabledesignlab/projects/umi/index.htmlKhadija Benis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadijabenis/Freight Farms: https://www.freightfarms.com/Gotham Greens: https://www.gothamgreens.com/Tristan's Study: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/77i4h549keeiiue/AADkNpdthKTXSvkj-DGnPimRa?dl=0&preview=Searight_Portfolio_2022...2022-12-0732 minEnergy Nerd ShowLet's Talk Green Banking and Community DevelopmentVisuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Smart-E Loan Program: https://www.inclusiveprosperitycapital.org/smart-e-loan/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 102 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Kerry O'Neill on Green Banking and Community Development, (Pt. 1)Each week, Jeannie and Bruce will interview...2022-11-0329 minEnergy Nerd ShowPG&E, Wildfires, and the Future of California's Electric GridVisuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act - SB 350: https://www.energy.ca.gov/rules-and-regulations/energy-suppliers-reporting/clean-energy-and-pollution-reduction-act-sb-350#:~:text=The%20Clean%20Energy%20and%20Pollution,below%201990%20levels%20by%202050.Prescribed Burns: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/prescribed-fireOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshow...2022-11-0119 minEnergy Nerd ShowArguing with Utilities About Electric System Decarbonization in North Carolina!Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:HB- 951: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookup/2021/H951Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 101 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Tyler Fitch on North Carolina's Electric Grid.Each week, Jeannie and Bruce will interview an energy nerd...2022-11-0117 minEnergy Nerd ShowElectricity Generation and Emissions Data in the USVisuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 98 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Patricio Silva on energy generation and transmission data.Each week, Jeannie and Bruce will interview an energy nerd about what's been getting them psyched about energy!2022-09-1714 minEnergy Nerd ShowElectrifying My 1930s House in Boston, MA!Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Global Optimism: https://www.globaloptimism.com/Byggmeister: https://www.byggmeister.com/Eastie Farm Field Trip: https://climable.org/events/2022/11/17/eastie-farmOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 99 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Sue Reid on electrifying...2022-09-1719 minEnergy Nerd ShowAll About Electric Transmission in the USVisuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Superpower by Russell Gold: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Superpower/Russell-Gold/9781501163593Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 97 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Ari Peskoe on energy transmission in the US.Each week, Jeannie and Bruce...2022-09-0222 minEnergy Nerd ShowHere's how TVA can do Carbon Reduction 5x Better!Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Link to the report, "A Clean Portfolio Replacement at the TVA": https://www.synapse-energy.com/sites/default/files/TVA_Clean_Portfolio_Modeling_21-097_0.pdfOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 96 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Jon Tabernero...2022-08-1211 minEnergy Nerd ShowCompeting Goals in Climate and Housing (They Don’t Need to Compete!)Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesAudio only version on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd ShowLinks for more info on today's topic:Mary's Website: http://unlimitedinchrist.org/blog-grid/More on the Planning Office for Urban Affairs: www.poua.orgMore on ARPA: https://tinyurl.com/yc3f6zupMCAN: https://www.massclimateaction.org/Zero Carbon Renovation Fund: https://tinyurl.com/3wuyvr4xMichelle's Episode: https://youtu.be/GYnbsJZuY-kHomeowners Rehab Inc: https://www.homeownersrehab.org/Mary's Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/0PUZEam26Bgoc7jhKcRdDw...2022-08-0515 minEnergy Nerd ShowDERs are Awesome and Necessary. Here's Why:Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesLinks for more info on today's topic:Smart Electric Power Alliance Paper: https://sepapower.org/knowledge/research/?post-search-keywords=DERLBNL Report: https://emp.lbl.gov/publications/locational-value-distributed-energyOur Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 93 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Divita Bhandari on how DERs can help.Each week, Jeannie and Bruce will interview...2022-07-0711 minEnergy Nerd ShowA High Reliability Renewable Energy System is Coming!Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesLinks for more info on today's topic:NARUC Western: http://western.naruc.org/NERC: https://www.nerc.com/Pages/default.aspxEnergy Innovation's Papers: https://energyinnovation.org/resources/our-publications/Resource Adequacy: https://www.powermag.com/what-is-resource-adequacy/GridLab: https://gridlab.org/Ric's Episode: https://youtu.be/ItK0Z_WFMO8Lawrence Berkeley Nation Lab Study: https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/04/13/record-amounts-of-zero-carbon-electricity-generation-and-storage-now-seeking-grid-interconnection/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up...2022-06-3017 minEnergy Nerd ShowWhy it's so dang hard to pass Climate Change Legislation!Visuals available at energynerdshow.com/episodesLinks for more info on today's topic:2009's Waxman-Markey Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2454Americans for Prosperity, a Koch funded astroturf group: https://www.energyandpolicy.org/americans-for-prosperity/How Koch attacked the bill: https://grist.org/climate-policy/2011-03-16-koch-group-alec-cut-paste-attack-regional-climate-initiatives/3/Our Partners:Climable.org: climable.orgSynapse Energy Economics: www.synapse-energy.comFollow us on social media to keep up with the show!Instagram, Twitter, Facebook @energynerdshowEpisode 91 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's...2022-06-2322 min