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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLTAFS Goes Camping: Conversations with The Athletic's Seahawks, Falcons and Ravens beat writersRobert Mays began the previous week in Seattle. He ended it in New York, by way of the southeast and mid-Atlantic. So, yeah, he's been around a bit. Robert checks in with Michael-Shawn Dugar, Josh Kendall and Jeff Zrebiec—the Athletic's beat writers for the Seahawks, Falcons, Ravens and Eagles, respectively—on this edition of the Beat Writer Notebook. What's the ceiling for the very good Seahawks defense? What are the expectations for Michael Penix in his first season as the starter? How do the Ravens finally get over the hump? Learn the answers to those questions, and a whol...2025-08-021h 26The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFLBehind the scenes at the combine with ESPN's Dan Graziano; What do the Ravens need to do to get over the hump?The combine may be a draft event, but behind the scenes it's as much about the players already in the league as it is anything else. So what discussions are going on in back rooms in Indianapolis about Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Tee Higgins, Trey Smith, and the other big names who could be on the move in the next month or so? Dan Graziano of ESPN joins Robert Mays to dig into all that on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.Then, The Athletic's Ravens beat writer Jeff Zrebiec joins Robert to discuss...2025-02-281h 19
Insider's Guide to Energy200 - Long-Duration Energy Storage with Zinc Batteries: Insights from EOS Energy CEO Joe MastrangeloIn this episode of the Insiders Guide to Energy podcast, hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay welcome Joe Mastrangelo, CEO of EOS Energy Storage, to discuss the transformative potential of long-duration energy storage solutions. Focusing on EOS’s innovative zinc-based battery technology, Joe explains the advantages of a non-lithium battery system for applications that demand flexibility, scalability, and safety. He highlights how this eco-friendly, fire-resistant technology offers a promising alternative for sectors requiring durable, sustainable energy solutions, from utilities to industrial applications. Joe shares EOS’s journey to establishing a resil...2024-11-1133 min
Insider's Guide to Energy197 - AI in Energy: Practical Insights on Leveraging AI for Utility and Energy SectorsThis episode of the Insider’s Guide to Energy podcast delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector. Hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay are joined by Ray Rasmussen, Managing Partner at rGen Consulting, to explore how AI is revolutionizing energy companies, from streamlining operations to enhancing decision-making. Rasmussen shares his insights on how businesses can effectively harness AI, focusing on its ability to provide actionable intelligence and improve processes like grid management and compliance. Rasmussen emphasizes the importance of starting with no-regrets projects tha...2024-10-2127 min
Insider's Guide to Energy195 - How AI is Revolutionizing the Energy Industry: Insights from EnverusDiscover how generative AI is transforming the energy industry in this insightful episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy podcast. Hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay sit down with Akash Sharma, Director of Product Innovation & Management at Enverus, to explore the impact of AI on energy data processing, decision-making, and operational efficiency. From accelerating analysis to improving business intelligence, learn how AI is driving innovation in oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. Sharma dives deep into the role of generative AI, data analysis, and multi-agent frameworks, explaining how companies like Enverus are leveraging t...2024-10-0738 min
Insider's Guide to Energy192 - How Reciprocating Engines Drive the Energy TransitionIn this episode of the Insiders Guide to Energy podcast, hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay explore the role of reciprocating engines in the global energy transition. Jon Rodriguez, Energy Business Director at Wärtsilä North America, shares valuable insights into how these large-scale engines are being used to support the shift from traditional base-load power to renewable energy sources. As renewables like solar and wind continue to grow, the need for flexible, dispatchable technologies that can fill in the gaps becomes essential, and reciprocating engines are perfectly suited for this task. Jon explains how...2024-09-1626 min
Insider's Guide to Energy189 - Unlocking the Future: How Virtual Power Plants Are Transforming Energy Distribution and ResilienceIn this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy, host Chris Sass and co-host Jeff McAulay dive deep into the transformative potential of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) with guest Michael Levy, US Networks Lead at Baringa. Virtual Power Plants, an aggregation of distributed energy resources like rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and smart appliances, are set to revolutionize the energy landscape, potentially growing into a $70 billion market by 2030. Michael Levy discusses the intricacies of how these decentralized energy assets can provide substantial value to utilities, aggregators, and consumers while enhancing grid reliability and resilience. The c...2024-08-2631 min
Insider's Guide to Energy184 - Curtis Bonn Discusses SPAN Panels Enhancing Home Electrification and Grid FlexibilityWelcome to another insightful episode of the Insider’s Guide to Energy, where hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay delve into the increasingly relevant topic of home electrification. This episode features a conversation with Curtis Bonn, head of utility partnerships at SPAN, who sheds light on the transformative SPAN smart panel. Curtis explains how the SPAN smart panel simplifies the electrification process for homeowners, offering a solution that manages electrical loads efficiently and potentially eliminates the need for costly utility service upgrades.Jeff shares his personal journey of home electrification, highlighting the challenges he...2024-07-2132 min
Insider's Guide to Energy172 - AI Transformation in the Utilities : Deepdive with Jess Melanson of UtilidataIn this engaging episode of the Energy Insiders Podcast, host Chris Sass joins forces with industry experts Jeff McAulay and Jess Melanson for a deep dive into the transformative role of AI in the energy sector. Jess Melanson, President and COO of Utilidata, outlines how their AI solutions are accelerating the evolution of utilities, enhancing grid operations, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. Jeff McAulay, from Energetic Capital, discusses the financing side of technology deployment in energy, emphasizing the critical advances in distributed generation. Together, they explore the future of energy technology, the impact of federal funding...2024-04-2930 min
Insider's Guide to Energy171 - The Future of North American Solar Manufacturing - An Interview with a Solar PioneerIn this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy, hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay engage with Martin Pochtaruk to discuss the current energy transition and the electrification challenges and opportunities it presents. Martin sets the stage by highlighting the often-unnoticed but critical transition toward electrification, emphasizing Hellion's key role in this global shift. Throughout the episode, Martin delves into several crucial topics, including the latest advancements in solar technology such as bifacial modules and the advent of perovskite cells. The discussion also covers the strategic impact of U.S. manufacturing policies, particularly the incentives int...2024-04-2228 min
Insider's Guide to Energy169 - Entrepreneurial Journeys in the Energy Sector: Insights and Success Stories from FoundersEmbark on an enlightening journey through the dynamic world of energy entrepreneurship in this latest episode of Insiders Guide to Energy! In it we dive deep into the personal and professional paths of three seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully carved their niches within the complex energy sector. Hosted by Chris Sass, this episode offers a unique blend of insights, challenges, and triumphs encountered by those at the forefront of energy entrepreneurship. Our Guests - Chris Sass: With a rich background in technology and entrepreneurship, Chris Sass has played a pivotal role in shaping innovative energy so...2024-04-0838 min
Insider's Guide to Energy166 - Unlocking the Power of Thermal Energy Storage: A Deep Dive into CSP and Long-Duration SolutionsIn this episode of "Insiders Guide to Energy," we explore the pivotal role of thermal energy storage and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) in achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The discussion centers on the advancements in long-duration energy storage, particularly focusing on thermal storage powered by CSP, an underutilized tool in the energy transition. Hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay engage with Christie Obiaya, CEO of HelioGen, to uncover the challenges and opportunities presented by this technology.The Current Landscape and Challenges: The episode begins with an overview of the current state and growth...2024-03-1826 min
ENERGYMATTERS2U and AEE-NEJeff McAulay CEO and Co-Founder of Energetic Capital discusses offering financing solutions for the unrated, sub-investment grade C&I marketFounded by two clean energy industry veterans in 2016, Energetic sits at the center of the North American energy transition ecosystem. They are a market leader in expertly assessing projects and helping customers connect with debt capital providers on optimal terms that maximize returns and environmental impact. https://www.energeticcapital.com/solutions
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Insider's Guide to Energy161 - The Sun's Untapped Power: Solar Thermal Technology with Naked Energy's Christophe WilliamsIn today’s enlightening and insightful episode of the "Insiders Guide to Energy," hosts Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay delve into the innovative world of solar thermal technology with special guest Christophe Williams, CEO of Naked Energy. Discover the transformative power of combining photovoltaic (PV) and thermal energy to meet the global heat demand, a critical yet often overlooked aspect of the energy transition. Christophe shares insights into how Naked Energy's groundbreaking technology, Virtu, is setting new benchmarks in efficiency and sustainability by capturing up to 800 Watts per square meter of solar energy. Christophe is the CEO and...2024-02-1231 min
Insider's Guide to Energy155 - Nanotech Batteries: Pioneering Storage InnovationIn this episode, Chris and Jeff chat with John Busbee, CEO of Xerion Advanced Battery Corp., exploring groundbreaking innovations in battery technology. They delve into Xerion's game-changing approach utilizing low-purity materials, revolutionizing the battery supply chain, and their versatile modular electroplating system. Discover how John's military background and expertise in materials research have shaped Xerion's mission to transform the battery space. From reducing the carbon footprint to fostering domestic manufacturing, this conversation unveils the bold vision shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. Host: Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay Guest: John Busbee, CEO, Xerion Advanced ba...2024-01-0237 min
Insider's Guide to Energy153 - Beyond Lithium: Exploring Long-Duration BatteriesSo what if we have terawatts of renewables? Nothing matters unless we can store the energy generated and re-use it later. That’s the challenge being thrown at all the players in the energy storage industry. But developing a battery that stores 2-5 hours of energy doesn’t cut it anymore. The only word that matters is "Long-Term". Join us in a scintillating discussion with Jorg Heinemann, Chief Executive Officer at Enervenue as we discuss the world’s most durable long-term battery technology invented, why it's economics matter and why it is the underdog to Lithium Ion!Host...2023-12-1837 min
Insider's Guide to Energy151 - Carbon Chronicles: Unveiling the Future of Energy MarketsJoin us, for an eye-opening podcast with Deanna Reitman, Of Counsel, Finance, Energy & Commodities Practice at DLA Piper, as a legal pro diving into the evolving world of carbon as a commodity. In the conversation: how to tackle the complexities of carbon markets, stress the need for standardized carbon credits, and envision a market categorizing these credits for environmental good. Also explored are buying mechanisms, regulation, fraud detection and distinctions between renewable energy and carbon credits. Host: Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay Additional Reads: DLA Piper - https://www.dlapiper.com/en 2023-12-0434 min
Insider's Guide to Energy150 - Demystifying Energy ExchangesFor our 150th special, we decided to pull out all the stops. Join us as we chat with Pat McKinnon FVP, Energy Markets and Digital Distribution at Navitas Assurance Partners. From crude oil to electricity, we delve into the complex nature of commodities, energy markets and supply chains, highlighting the multiple transactions and transformations that occur while commodities convert into usable products that reach their end users. We also touch upon how the transition to renewables changes nothing except the logistics of energy trade and the role that insurance companies play in the liberation of capital to energy projects. 2023-11-2740 min
Insider's Guide to Energy148 - Understanding and Setting up a Global System for Carbon CreditsThe carbon credit system has been facing a lot of flak in the last few years, but still as more industries go green, the investment going into the market is booming. How can we ensure that the system remains fair and transparent as more investors, firms and governments promote renewable energy? Join us, as we chat with Sunny Trinh, Co-Founder and CEO at Devvstream, on a novel technology based approach toward carbon credits and more! Hosts: Chris Sass, Jeff McAulay Additional Reads:Devvstream: https://www.devvstream.com/2023-11-1334 min
Insider's Guide to Energy147 – The Most "Electrifying” Commodity of Them AllAs the US (and the world) phases towards the electrification of everything, the opportunity to leverage electricity as a tradable commodity is immense. Join our hosts as they chat with Timothy Kramer, Founder and CEO at CNIC Funds on the first index created by them that tracks the broader US electricity market and more! Hosts: Chris Sass, Jeff McAulay Additional Reads: CNIC: https://www.cnicfunds.com/ CNIC Whitepaper on Electrification: https://www.cnicfunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Electrification-of-America.pdf 2023-11-0629 min
Insider's Guide to Energy146 - Making Energy Project Finance SimplerEveryone today has heard about rooftop solar, or offshore wind parks, but what about adding solar to your office space, or installing microturbines to your steel factory? These comprise a mid-scale type of energy project that show a great upcoming potential for development and more importantly, are in dire need of investment and good project oversight. Join us, as we chat on how this is done using the power of software with Amanda Li, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Banyan Infrastructure. Also in the chat: can we get to one single metric that standardises risk for all energy...2023-10-3033 min
Insider's Guide to Energy144 – Energy Podcast Retrospective: Special Insiders Episode!If one is exposed to unbiased information, he or she has all the tools needed to make a self-informed decision. This was the primary motivation and driving force behind starting Insiders Guide to Energy almost 4 years ago! Join our hosts as they reminisce about the impact the podcast has had on their personal and professional opinions and as they look forward to the next evolution of global energy transition. Hosts: Chris Sass, Jeff McAulay 2023-10-1621 min
Insider's Guide to Energy143 – Securing Energy Infrastructure against ThreatsA lot of us hear about ransomware and Information Technology (IT) hack attacks, but did you know that critical control systems and electronic infrastructure are prone to a completely different type of attack. Operational Technology or OT plays a huge role in our generation and transmission energy system and securing their hardware and systems against cyber invaders plays a huge part in ensuring the energy security of every nation. Join us as we discuss this with Shaun Chaney, Technical Account Manager at NRECA and learn how their Essence platform monitors and secures America’s grid! Hosts: Chris Sas...2023-10-0938 min
Insider's Guide to Energy142 – Future-Proofing our Energy GridsIt is universally accepted in the energy industry that extreme weather events and the physical risk of climate change are growing in frequency and severity, but how does one price this “risk” into their investments and decision making? Join our hosts as they chat on a why energy utilities and investors need to factor climate risk for energy infrastructure, in a blazing conversation with Michael Levy, US Networks Lead at Baringa with the underlying theme being “the cost of adaptation is a fraction of the cost of restoration”. Hosts: Chris Sass, Jeff McAulay Additional ReadsBaring...2023-10-0237 min
Insider's Guide to Energy135 – Harnessing Global Ingenuity to tackle the Energy TransitionWe’ve had the hottest July on record. All the indicators suggest that the global environment is hitting its tipping point faster than expected. This means we have less and less time. What can we do to mobilize global engagement and action towards this complex topic? We ask this and more to Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI, a Think, Do and Scale tank working on global catalysts that drive change. Alongside its research and analytics, it also supports global initiatives that show in moments of challenge, we all can rise to greatness. Hosts: Chris Sass and Jeff McAu...2023-08-1448 min
Insider's Guide to Energy133 - Insights on US Utility and Distributed SolarThe US has 150GW of solar installed today. This is expected to triple within 5 years. By 2050 40% of the US generation fleet is to be made up of utility scale solar alone! How can we get here? Join us, as we learn this and more, in an informative discussion with Michelle Davis, Head of Global Solar at Wood Mackenzie. With over a decade spent observing and researching the industry, we learn from Michelle, how to best deploy solar energy to contribute towards the solution of the American energy transition. Hosts: Chris Sass and Jeff McAulay Additional Re...2023-07-3143 min
Insider's Guide to Energy128 - Orchestrating Zero Carbon Distribution Grids with Software and DataWhat is the biggest hurdle that utilities face when working with Distributed Eeergy Resources (DERs), and how to make electric grids transparent and aware? We discuss the answer to these and more with Astrid Atkinson, CEO and Co-Founder at Camus Energy, a firm committed to using software for empowering a zero-carbon grid. Focusing on a diverse range of topics from power reliability to network connectivity, we learn about how using cloud scale computing tools to handle utility scale network management can help orchestrate and automate distribution grids powered by fleets of decentralized energy assets. Hosts: Johan Oberg & Je...2023-06-2646 min
Insider's Guide to Energy121 - Microgrid Financing for Power StabilityMicrogrids have always been an answer to a round the clock power solution that combines multiple decentralized energy generators and storage to maintain long-term power stability. But how do you finance such complex projects? Join us as we chat with Julian Torres, Chief Investment Officer at Scale Microgrids, a US firm that specializes in microgrid solutions with a vision of making global energy infrastructure cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient. Hear about how microgrids help add value to energy assets, how the American market is moving to incentivize them with attractive project financing opportunities and how the people at...2023-05-0839 min
Insider's Guide to Energy120 - Mobilizing Catalytic Capital in Climate InfrastructureThis week we are joined by Lara Pierpoint, Director of the Early Climate Infrastructure (ECI) Program at Prime Coalition. As a new program at Prime, ECI is dedicated to removing systematic barriers for climate solutions that are ready for initial commercialization activity or need support to move to a massive scale. In this rich discussion, we learn about the ECI program, the funding model and the exciting proof-of-concept interventions underway. Show Notes:Hosts: Chris Sass & Jeff McAulay https://www.primecoalition.org/ Link to ECI: https://www.primecoalition.org/programs/tag/ECI ...2023-05-0145 min
Insider's Guide to Energy76 - Discussing the role of insurance in the energy transitionThis week Chris and Johan are joined by Jeff McAulay, the COO & Co-Founder at Energetic Insurance. Energetic Insurance develops new risk management products to enable growth in the renewable energy industry. The three discuss how to deploy more capital in the solar industry and how to cover payment default risk. Listen in to find out more about the role of insurance companies in accelerating the clean energy transition and how to reach viable projects due to counterparty credit risk. Energetic Insurance’s homepage: https://www.energeticinsurance.com 2022-06-2051 min
SunCastCan we make C&I solar more “bankable”? Jeff MacCauley & Jim Bowen of Energetic Insurance Jeff McAulay and Jim Bowen are back on SunCast to discuss how we can reach more Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers and accelerate the adoption curve for this critical segment of the industry. I’ve had Jeff on the show before talking about how, through their company Energetic Insurance, they have helped developers improve the credit rating of their solar clients such that they are able to do more projects more quickly. Today Jeff & Jim talk about how the solar market is evolving to address our collective ability to reach more clients faster within the C&I se...2022-05-1934 min
Catalyst with Shayle KannA critical tool for scaling climate tech: insuranceWe buy insurance for everything – our cars, our houses, our health. But climate tech insurance? That’s a new one. When Jeff McAulay was working in solar, he discovered one major roadblock to scaling up climate tech. Solar developers didn’t have the right kind of insurance to cover their risks. So Jeff co-founded Energetic Insurance. Turns out, insurance solves problems beyond solar. Jeff says there are unaddressed risks associated with many new climate technologies that can prevent developers from accessing affordable capital. In essence, Jeff sees insurance as part of the larger capital stack, alongside...2022-02-1747 min
Zero Ambitions PodcastThe Anthropocene Architecture School with Scott McAulayThis week I caught up with Scott McAulay, from the Anthropocene Architecture School.Scott is an architect who has been writing about climate change and the built environment, and the need for radical change and to reshape the architectural education model.I discussed Scott's journey and what has caused him to rebel and how the Anthropocene architecture school has developed and grown over the past couple of years into a voice advocating radical change but also of opportunity.He is unapologetic in pushing for a change in the education of architects to bring the climate emergency to the forefront...2021-10-071h 04
InevitableStartup Series: Energetic InsuranceToday's guest is Jeff McAulay, Co-founder & President of Energetic Insurance. Energetic Insurance is an InsurTech startup with a novel, data-driven approach to developing new insurance products for the renewable energy industry. Before co-founding Energetic Insurance, Jeff worked in distributed energy resources at TechBridge Program Manager and solar, storage, and distributed energy resources at EnerNOC. While at EnerNOC, Jeff discovered many small- and mid-sized businesses don't have an investment-grade credit rating. With backgrounds in insurance and renewable energy, Jeff and his co-founder, James Bowen, invented a new kind of insurance product to backstop the credit risk of commercial e...2021-08-0548 min
Tactical Toolbelt006: A Solution to the Solar Financing ObstacleHost Tyson Woeste is joined by Jim Bowen and Jeff McAulay, the Co-Founders of Energetic Insurance. Jim and Jeff share how their encounters with financing roadblocks while trying to help major established businesses get access to solar and storage led them to found Energetic. They also discuss what’s next for the company, including how its product is applied across a variety of verticals, like charter schools, grocery stores, cold storage, warehouses, and retail pharmacies. Fifth Wall is the largest venture capital firm focused on technology-driven innovation for the global real estate industry. Energetic is an InsureTech st...2021-06-1531 min
SunCast206 - Unlocking Financing for Unrated Organizations206: Unlocking Financing for Unrated Organizations I had the honor of sitting down with the Chief Operating Officer of Energetic Insurance, Jeff McAulay, and the Executive Vice President of Energy and Infrastructure Group of Live Oak Bank, Jordan Blanchard, to discuss a recurrent barrier in the Commercial & Industrial solar industry: unrated small organizations. If you love this episode, let me know on Twitter, LinkedIn or email! And Let Adam know too! Twitter I hope you’ll take advantage of my current Coaching and SunCast Guild offers - have you checked them out? Rememb...2019-12-1320 minInevitableEp 18: Joshua Posamentier, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Congruent VenturesToday's guest is Joshua Posamentier, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent Ventures. Congruent partners with entrepreneurs to build companies addressing sustainability challenges, investing early across hardware, software, enterprise, consumer, deep technology, fin-tech, and business model innovation.
Joshua oversees Congruent’s investments in PolySpectra, Sense Photonics, Energetic Insurance, TeleSense, Bellwether Coffee, Xtelligent, ArcByt, Fox Robotics, and Emergy Labs. He has rich experience in venture (Prelude Ventures, Intel Capital) and operating roles (Intel, National Semi, TI), and entrepreneurship (CEO of Blipstream). He was an integral member of Intel’s first wireless chip team, started and ran National Semiconductor’s EV, En...2019-07-1145 min
The Detroit Lions PodcastEp: 174 – Lions Rockin’ Into The Bye week – The Detroit Lions PodcastIn this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case are joined by Jeff (The Riz) Risdon to break down this week in Detroit Lions news. Coming off a big win over the Green Bay Packers and heading into the Bye week at just the right time shows that things are finally starting to align in the Lions’ favor.
We start the show with more listener calls, not nearly as much heat as in the past, but good stuff from our listeners nonetheless. These calls give voice to Lions fans, and we will continue to allow ou...2018-10-141h 31
The Peter King PodcastNBC NFL rules analyst Terry McAulay and Jeff Pearlman, author of a new book about the zany life and predictable death of the USFLMcAulay, who retired this year after 17 years as an NFL referee, on the concerns he has about the new rules and interpretations of rules in the NFL this season, on his disdain for some of the roughing-the-passer calls in week two, and on his adjustment to TV after a life as an on-field official.
Pearlman on why we should care today about the USFL, which died in the eighties, on the craziest Steve Young story you've ever heard, on what Donald Trump was like as a football team owner, and on the USFL owner who wrote to Trump about wanting...2018-09-191h 13
The Peter King PodcastNBC NFL rules analyst Terry McAulay and Jeff Pearlman, author of a new book about the zany life and predictable death of the USFLMcAulay, who retired this year after 17 years as an NFL referee, on the concerns he has about the new rules and interpretations of rules in the NFL this season, on his disdain for some of the roughing-the-passer calls in week two, and on his adjustment to TV after a life as an on-field official.Pearlman on why we should care today about the USFL, which died in the eighties, on the craziest Steve Young story you've ever heard, on what Donald Trump was like as a football team owner, and on the USFL owner...2018-09-191h 12