Power Talk with Nate & Greg

Power Talk ep 14 Artificial Intelligence Fueling the Need for Bridge Power

Today's Power Talk is titled Artificial Intelligence Fueling the Need for Bridge Power.
It's a conversation between Greg and I. We define the term Bridge Power, discuss present and projected electric demand, nationally as well as within California and Oregon specifically.
We take a close look at the power needs of data centers driven by artificial intelligence technologies.
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Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

Power Talk ep13 Mobile Battery Storage

Today's Power Talk is entitled Mobile Battery Storage.
It's a conversation with Alex Smith, Chief Technology Officer of Moxion Power. 
We discuss the current and future state of mobile battery technology and its applications.
We also discuss the history of Moxion Power, it's explosive growth, and plans for the future. 

Power Talk ep 12 Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils a.k.a. HVO a.k.a. Renewable Diesel

Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid, how you can leverage new technologies to increase your reliability and lower your bills, and how you can safeguard yourself.
 
Today’s conversation was with Matt Leuck, Technical manager for Neste. We discuss the economic, chemical, environmental, and practical considerations of HVO. Matt is truly a subject matter expert and was able to answer our questions in simple terms. Greg and I certainly enjoyed this conversation, and we’re sure you will too.
 
https://www.neste.us/neste-my-renewable-diesel
 
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Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

Power Talk ep 11: Downstream Uses for Hydrogen at Scale, Continuing the Conversation with Obsidian

Power Talk ep 10: What’s Happening in the Hydrogen Economy

Today's Power Talk is titled What’s Happening in the Hydrogen Economy
It's a conversation with Ken Dragoon, Director of Hydrogen Development, and Abe Mooney, Renewable Energy Project Development Manager, both from Obsidian Renewables.
We discuss the general of state of hydrogen technology and applications. We also discuss a specific, massive project, The Obsidian Pacific NW Hydrogen Hub. This project, if realized, would include approximately 590 miles of dedicated hydrogen pipeline, two anchor sites each producing 175 mega tons of hydrogen per day, and thousands of acres of solar development.
Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid, how you can leverage new technologies to increase your reliability and lower your bills, and how you can safeguard yourself.
Obsidian Renewables: https://www.obsidianrenewables.com/
Obsidian DOE Hydrogen Hub Concept Paper: https://pnwhydrogenhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Concept-Paper-Obsidian-PNW-Hydrogen-Hub.pdf
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Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

Power Talk ep 9 Tying the West Together

Power Talk ep 9 Tying the West Together
Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid, how you can leverage new technologies to increase your reliability and lower your bills, and how you can safeguard yourself.
This episode is a continuation of our talk with Brian Bertacchi, General Manager of Elmhurst Mutual Power and Light.
We discuss how supply chain issues and inflation will change how we get and use energy.
We discuss tying the west together through the energy imbalance market, transferring energy between states, and the growth of bulk electricity markets.
Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

Power Talk ep 8 Metal Hydrides and Hydrogen Storage

Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid, how you can leverage new technologies to increase your reliability and lower your bills, and how you can safeguard yourself.
In this episode we discuss solid state hydrogen, metal hydrides, and hydrogen storage with Clark Crawford and Chris Kalowes of GKN Hydrogen.
GKN Hydrogen: https://www.gknhydrogen.com/
GKN Hydrogen overview video: https://youtu.be/G5bgmkR_lR8
Catalyst H2 conference: https://catalysth2-hydrogen.com/
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Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

Power Talk ep 7 Electrification, Decentralization, Decarbonization & Digitalization

Power Talk ep 7 Electrification, Decentralization, Decarbonization & Digitalization
Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid, how you can leverage new technologies to increase your reliability and lower your bills, and how you can safeguard yourself.
In this episode, we touch on the following:
Addressing a Rapidly Changing Industry: change in industry personnel/skills, getting qualified people in the future
Electrification: EV’s, appliances, effects on load, effects on costs of energy
Decentralization: net metering, BTM installations (residential and C&I)
Decarbonization: effects on RA, have we really built any capacity in the west?, solar and storage
Digitalization: smart meters, examples of use
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Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

Power Talk ep 6 Through the Eyes of the Load Serving Entity

Power Talk ep 6: Through the Eyes of the Load Serving Entity
Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid, how you can leverage new technologies to increase your reliability and lower your bills, and how you can safeguard yourself.
Have questions for the hosts? Email podcast@petersonpower.com
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Oregon Line School: https://nwlinejatc.com/volta-training-academy/
Northwest Lineman College: https://lineman.edu/
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: https://www.ibew.org/
Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

Power Talk ep5 Lithium Ion Batteries

Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid, how you can leverage new technologies to increase your reliability and lower your bills, and how you can safeguard yourself.
Today's episode is a deep dive on lithium ion. Topics discussed include: reasons to use lithium ion, recent cost volatility, supply challenges, global reserves of needed minerals, differing chemistries, and applications for li-ion.
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Intro Music by Kevin MacLeod https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Contemporary_Sampler/Cattails