Energy Nerd Show

The Best Way to Decarbonize Industry in the US

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Synapse's Cecilia Springer shares a new Synapse report about the best way to decarbonize the industrial sector. Episode 164 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
The Synapse report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/how-industrial-customers-can-lower-their-electricity-bills-through-rate-design

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Resource Adequacy Modeling for Reliability

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Sabine Chavin tells us about Resource Adequacy Modeling and how it can help us understand how a resource portfolio can serve future load across all four seasons. Episode 163 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
The Synapse report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/resource-adequacy-modeling-reliable-decarbonizing-grid

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New Electric Rates for Heat Pumps in Massachusetts!

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

New electric rates for heat pumps in Massachusetts! Amanda Barker from the Green Energy Consumers Alliance walks us through the new rate change and explains how it all works. Episode 162 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
Green Energy Consumers Alliance: https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/
New Rates: https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/news/massachusettsheatpumpownersareaboutgetcheaperelectricity

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How Electrifying Buildings and Transport Will Affect the Electric Grid

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500

Ida Weiss from Synapse joins us on this episode to discuss how electrifying buildings and vehicles will affect the electric grid. Episode 161 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
The Report: Coming soon!

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Fixing Multiyear Rate Plans to Control Utility Cost

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Ben Havumaki from Synapse Energy Economics breaks down a new report on Multiyear Rate Plans and how, when used properly, MRPs can incentivize utilities to spend more efficiently and limit cost growth for customers. Episode 160 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
Fixing Multiyear Rate Plans: https://rmi.org/insight/fixing-multiyear-rate-plans/

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Protecting Electricity Customers from the Impacts of Data Centers

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Caroline Palmer from Synapse digs into how electric rates for data centers will impact electricity customers around the country and how regulators can help shield those customers. Episode 159 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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The Sierra Club: https://www.sierraclub.org/

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How in the World Are We Going to Make Electricity Cheap in America?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Saul Griffith joins us to chat about how we can make electricity cheap in the US. He tells stories from his new book, "Plug In! The Electrification Handbook" and shares how we might be able to use Australia's approach to make electricity cheaper and cleaner in the US. Episode 158 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
Plug In!: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/plug
Saul's Substack, Energy and Stuff: https://energyandstuff.substack.com/
Saul's Podcast, The Shameless Plug: https://shows.acast.com/the-shameless-plug

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A Smarter, More Flexible Grid with the Demand Stack

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we speak with Neil Veilleux from Uplight. Neil shares how the demand stack can be used to create a better, more flexible grid. Episode 157 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Uplight: https://uplight.com/

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Future Proofing Our Electric Grid with Grid Flexibility

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we speak with Jeremy McDiarmid from Advanced Energy United. Jeremy gives us a roadmap for what the future looks like for the electric grid and how grid flexibility will be important to keeping up with increasing electrical demand as we continue to electrify. Episode 156 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
Advanced Energy United: https://advancedenergyunited.org/
NY Grid of the Future: https://www.nyiso.com/grid-of-the-future
The Grid Flexibility Report: https://www.brattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/New-Yorks-Grid-Flexibility-Potential-Volume-I-Summary-Report.pdf

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The Groundbreaking Design Based High School that's Changing the World (NuVu)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400

On this episode, we visit NuVu High School to chat with students about their incredible projects. NuVu is an alternative learning model high school that teaches kids via a hands-on design studio approach. This project based learning helps students to develop solutions to real, complex problems in innovative ways. Episode 155 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
NuVu: https://www.nuvuschool.org/
Helioscope: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/
Meshtastic: https://meshtastic.org/
Matthew Payne's Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468067222001201
Ahimsa Collective: https://www.ahimsacollective.net/reentry-house
Beckett's Project: https://cambridge.nuvustudio.com/posts/1061789-the-police-in-your-pocket

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Responding to Your Heavy Machinery Electrification Comments! (w/RISE Robotics)

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Blake Sessions from RISE Robotics answers your Beltdraulic questions at RISE's groundbreaking engineering lab. Blake demystifies RISE’s incredible new inventions that will replace dirty and inefficient hydraulics across the heavy machinery industry, and explains why it's simple, efficient, precise, fast and battle-tested despite looking complex at first glance. RISE's exciting new beltdraulic tech will also help usher in electrification across the industry. Episode 154 of the Energy Nerd Show.

Links for more info on today's topic:
RISE Robotics: https://www.riserobotics.com/
Invest in RISE: https://wefunder.com/riserobotics
Bauma: https://bauma.de/en/

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Electrifying Heavy Machinery at RISE Robotics!

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0400

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.

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RISE Robotics: https://www.riserobotics.com/
Invest in RISE: https://wefunder.com/riserobotics

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Why Utility Regulation Impacts Your Life Much More Than You Realize w/Charles Hua

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Charles 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.

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Powerlines: www.powerlines.org
Three Mile Island reopening: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/20/nx-s1-5120581/three-mile-island-nuclear-power-plant-microsoft-ai

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The Science Based Approach to Preparing for Climate Change in Boston w/ Paul Kirshen

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Can 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.

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Links for more info on today's topic:
The Stone Living Lab: stonelivinglab.org
The 2016 report: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/environment_pubs/5/
The 2022 report (that we share in this episode): https://scholarworks.umb.edu/environment_pubs/3/
The groundwater report: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/environment_pubs/2/
The marine environment report: https://www.umb.edu/media/umassboston/editor-uploads/news-2023/umb-rpt-GBRAG-11.24-08-FINAL.pdf
More info on nature based solutions for coastal resiliency: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462901115000799
https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/doi-nbs-roadmap.pdf

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Gas Utilities Need to Plan for Declining Sales w/Alice Napoleon

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500

How 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.

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The Synapse project page: https://www.synapse-energy.com/new-york-technical-and-policy-support-utility-regulation-2024

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The Extremely Sustainable Lifestyle of a Sloth w/Lucy Cooke

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Lucy 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.

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Lucy's Website for Books and Calendars: www.lucycooke.tv
Sloth Appreciation Society: www.slothville.com
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Sankey Diagram: https://flowcharts.llnl.gov/sites/flowcharts/files/2024-10/energy-2023-united-states.pdf

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Forests are Key to Solving Climate Change w/Dr. Bill Moomaw

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Bill 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.

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Proforestation: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/forests-and-global-change/articles/10.3389/ffgc.2019.00027/full
More on forest management: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/11/5/721

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The History of Natural Gas and Oil in the US w/ Cutler Cleveland

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Cutler 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.

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The first episode of the ENS with Cutler: https://youtu.be/MXrZEAG62-0?feature=shared
Visualizing Energy: https://visualizingenergy.org/
The History of Natural Gas in the US: https://visualizingenergy.org/the-history-of-global-natural-gas-production/

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Utilizing Alternative Interconnection for Fast and Cheap Green Energy

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Sophie 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.

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The Synapse report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/no-regrets-solutions-accelerating-grid-interconnection

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Human Centric Planning for Energy Projects (Distributional Equity Analysis)

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400

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.

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Links 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-resources
LBNL: https://emp.lbl.gov/publications/distributional-equity-analysis

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The Electric Grid Can Handle Electrification: Here's why.

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400

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.

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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-00165976

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Adding 9 Gigawatts of Wind Power to New England

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Shelley 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.

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The Report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/impacts-offshore-wind-new-england
Sierra Club: https://www.sierraclub.org/

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Electric Vehicles are Making Everyone's Electricity Cost Less

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Sarah 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.

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Natural Resources Defense Council: www.nrdc.org
Both reports: www.synapse-energy.com/evs-are-driving-rates-down

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Overcoming a Key Obstacle to Building Decarbonization

Thu, 23 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Kristin 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.

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More on The Building Decarbonization Coalition: https://buildingdecarb.org/
Kristin's Report on Decarbonizing the Obligation to Serve: https://buildingdecarb.org/decarbnation-obligation-to-serve

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An Awesome and Free Interactive Tool for Siting Solar in MA

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Ellen Carlson from Synapse Energy Economics shares the new free, interactive tool for evaluating solar siting in Massachusetts. Episode 140 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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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-program
Solar Carve-out Program: https://www.mass.gov/guides/solar-carve-out-and-solar-carve-out-ii-program-information

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Cracking the Gasoline Code (How Superusers are the Key to Fighting Emissions)

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0500

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.

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Coltura's Superusers Map: https://data.coltura.org/tools/map
Coltura: https://coltura.org/
Our first episode with Coltura: https://youtu.be/Ij6yOB6y2JE?si=PCBl4cx7ezptCO5K
Cracking the Gasoline Code: https://coltura.org/gasoline-superusers-3-report/
Clean Cars 4 All: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/clean-cars-4-all
Smitty's Episode: https://youtu.be/EpiJ7zGP7Io?si=Yu_3uNMtsvxJ9u9R

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The BEST Tool for Analyzing Emissions from Heavy Manufacturing

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Philip 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.

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Links for more info on today's topic:
The Interactive Emissions Tool: https://static.sierraclub.org/resources/data-viz/living-economy/industrial-emissions.html
Sierra Club's Living Economy: https://www.sierraclub.org/trade
BlueGreen Alliance: https://www.bluegreenalliance.org/

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The Portable EV Charger of the Future

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Ross Bloom from Revvit chats with us about his new, innovative, Level 1 EV charger. Episode 137 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Revvit: https://www.revvit.net/

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Planning the Grid to Optimize Distributed Resources (Batteries and Rooftop Solar!)

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500

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.

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Links 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-carvallo
More on the Energy Policy Act of 2005: https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-energy-policy-act#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20the%20Act%20provides,sold%20in%20the%20United%20States.

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Lawrence Berkeley Nat'l Lab - Roy Kaltschmidt, photographer
December 5, 2012- Members of the Power Systems Engineering Research Center (PSERC) tour the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. (Photo by Dennis Schroeder / NREL)

Making Solar Affordable for Everyone (with Resonant Energy)

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Ben Underwood from Resonant Energy tells us how solar projects can be made affordable for everyone. Episode 135 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Resonant Energy: www.resonant.energy
STAR Program: www.resonant.energy/star-campagin
MassCEC: www.masscec.com
More on BERDO: www.boston.gov/departments/environment/building-emissions-reduction-and-disclosure

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New Orlean’s Community Network of Solar ‘Lighthouses’

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0500

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.

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Together New Orleans: https://www.togethernola.org/clhproject
GRIP Program: https://www.energy.gov/gdo/grid-resilience-utility-and-industry-grants
Heat Wave by Eric Klinenberg: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo20809880.html
Forbes article on the Texas freeze: https://tinyurl.com/57ufzr36
NPR Article on Texas freeze: https://tinyurl.com/2n3hew4s

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The Grid of the Future: New Orleans has a Plan for Resilience!

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

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.

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Together New Orleans: https://www.togethernola.org/clhproject
Electric System Reliability: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/transparency/commissioner-committees/emerging-trends/2021/2021-02-17-electric-system-reliability-presentation---final.pdf
Texas Winter Storm 2021: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/15/texas-power-grid-winter-storm-2021/
Infrastructure Law Funding: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/Grid-Resilience%2040101d%20Webinar%20Final%20%28web%29.pdf
Synapse's work in Chelsea, MA: https://www.synapse-energy.com/electrification-resilience-and-energy-efficiency-savings-city-chelsea-critical-facilities#:~:text=Synapse%20Energy%20Economics%2C%20Climable%2C%20GreenRoots,Police%20Station%20911%20Call%20Center.
Chelsea Microgrid Project: https://climable.org/chelsea

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Why New England is on the Brink of Rolling Blackouts

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400

New 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.

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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.pdf

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Why Batteries Fail at Different Rates

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400

Todd 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.

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Titan: https://www.titanaes.com/

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These Hyper Polluting Coal Plants Waste Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400

Devi 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.

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Synapse and OVEC: https://www.synapse-energy.com/indiana-michigan-power-company-2020-fuel-reconciliation-docket
OVEC: https://www.ovec.com/index.php
Clifty Creek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifty_Creek_Power_Plant
Kyger Creek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyger_Creek_Power_Plant
Piketon Uranium Enrichment Facility: https://www.energy.gov/pppo/portsmouth-site

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Designing the Tesla EV Charger (NACS)

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400

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.

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More about Overview: overview.ai
Tesla Announces NACS: https://www.tesla.com/blog/opening-north-american-charging-standard
More on the North American Charging Standard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Charging_Standard
More on the Combined Charging System: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_Charging_System
Tesla Superchargers: https://www.tesla.com/supercharger

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Fighting Big Coal in Australia!

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Rachel Wilson talks about her experience using sound science to block a coal mine in Australia. Episode 128 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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The Report: https://www.synapse-energy.com/investigating-proposed-australian-coal-mine-impacts-global-supply-and-demand

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National Lab is Helping Communities Access Renewables

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Sika 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.

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Clean Energy to Communities Program: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/clean-energy-to-communities.html
Expert Match: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/c2c-expert-match.html
Peer-Learning Cohorts: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/c2c-peer-learning-cohorts.html
In-Depth Technical Partnerships: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/c2c-in-depth-partnerships.html#:~:text=Through%20the%20U.S.%20Department%20of,and%20affordable%20clean%20energy%20systems.

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How Public Utility Commissions are Key to the Energy Transition

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Timmons Roberts on Public Utility Commissions and why they're so important. Episode 126 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Timmons' Report: climable.org/brown
Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Youtube: youtube.com/@ConnecticutPURA
Jared Heern's work: https://www.jaredheern.com/

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Let's Talk About Land Use and Siting for Clean Energy Projects!

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400

John Howe on land use for the clean energy era. Episode 125 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Jamie's Episode: https://youtu.be/SSq2ymaaxGc
Episode on Community Solar: https://youtu.be/i04bxpngY9I

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All School Buses will be Electric! Get on Board!

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0400

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.

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The Electric School Bus Initiative: https://electricschoolbusinitiative.org/
EPA's $400 Million in Funding for Electric School Buses: https://tinyurl.com/592hajfh
MBTA Bus Electrification: https://www.mbta.com/projects/bus-electrification
Karl's Episode: https://youtu.be/Td2m1d6ZW20
More on Bus-to-Grid: https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/04/18/beverly-electric-school-bus-summer-grid

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Austin's Integrated Approach to Transportation Electrification

Thu, 25 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Karl Popham from Austin Energy chats with us about best practices for Electrifying the Transportation sector. Episode 123 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Austin Energy: https://austinenergy.com/
Austin Climate Equity Plan: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/austin-climate-equity-plan
CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/18/us/carbon-monoxide-surge-texas-storm-trnd/index.html
Tesmanian: https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-car-saves-a-family-with-a-newborn-from-freezing-in-texas

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Office of Public Participation: Empower & Support Public Voices at FERC!

Thu, 18 May 2023 13:00:00 -0400

Nicole Sitaraman shares how the OPP at FERC is empowering public voices! Episode 122 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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FERC OPP webpage: https://www.ferc.gov/OPP
OPP’s email for questions: OPP@ferc.gov
OPP 2022 Outreach and Education Annual Report: https://www.ferc.gov/media/opp-2022-outreach-and-education-annual-report
OPP Markets Explainers: https://www.ferc.gov/energy-markets-0
WorkshOPP on filing powerful comments: https://www.ferc.gov/news-events/events/workshopp-tips-powerful-comments-englishespanol-02232023
FERC 2021 Report to Congress on OPP: https://www.ferc.gov/media/ferc-report-office-public-participation

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Targeted Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) for Maximum Benefit

Wed, 03 May 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Sachu Constantine on targeted Distributed Energy Resources and how they can offer the most benefit. Episode 121 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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IRA Calculator Episode: https://youtu.be/L5zNnljCrms

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Growing Community Solar So Clean Energy Can Work for Everyone

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Steph Speirs on community solar financing, including changing how FICO scores work for energy projects. Episode 120 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Solstice: https://solstice.us/about/
IRA Calculator+Guide: https://youtu.be/L5zNnljCrms
How to Electrify your House with the IRA: https://youtu.be/4cH7Im9F7gY

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Saul Griffith wants to Rewire the World, Starting in the West Virginia of Australia

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Saul Griffith on on how even the West Virginia of Australia can benefit from electrification. Episode 119 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Electrify 2515: https://electrify2515.org/
Rewiring Australia: https://www.rewiringaustralia.org/
Stacey Abrams joins Rewiring America: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/stacey
Buy Electrify: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545044/electrify/
Buy The Big Switch: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/big-switch
Buy 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.

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Saul Griffith Nerds Out About Sankey Diagrams & Clean Energy Economics!

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400

Saul Griffith on rooftop solar and the incredible possibilities for communities worldwide. Episode 118 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Buy Electrify: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545044/electrify/
Buy The Big Switch: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/big-switch
Buy 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.

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Battery, Solar, and Wind Capacity Have Exceeded Coal Capacity as of 2022!

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Jack Smith chats with us about how Battery, Solar, and Wind Capacity have exceeded coal capacity! Episode 117 of the Energy Nerd Show.

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Synapse's Electricity Snapshot for 2023: www.synapse-energy.com/synapse-electricity-snapshot-2023-0

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Energy Subsidies are an Enormous Problem for Addressing Climate Change

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Episode 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.

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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-221222

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We Can't Depend on Nuclear to Solve Climate Change. Here's Why...

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0500

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.

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Check out IEEFA: https://ieefa.org/

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The Ultimate Guide to Electrifying Your House With The Inflation Reduction Act!

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500

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.

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Synapse Report on California Electrification: https://www.synapse-energy.com/decarbonization-heating-energy-use-california-buildings-0

Other Home Electrification Nerd Show Episodes:
Quinton's Episode: https://youtu.be/5zwhy_DbjnQ
Sue's Episode: https://youtu.be/v9JI_bR51wI
Asa's Episode: https://youtu.be/40R0Xpxo7n8

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The Inflation Reduction Act Gives Americans $10,000 to Electrify

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Episode 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.

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Rewiring America: www.rewiringamerica.org
Inflation Reduction Act Calculator: www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator
Inflation Reduction Act Guide: www.rewiringamerica.org/IRAguide
Electrify Your Home Guide: www.rewiringamerica.org/electrify-home-guide
Electrify: An Optimist's Playbook for Our Clean Energy Future: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545044/electrify/

Home Electrification Nerd Show Episodes:
Quinton's Episode: https://youtu.be/5zwhy_DbjnQ
Sue's Episode: https://youtu.be/v9JI_bR51wI
Asa's Episode: https://youtu.be/40R0Xpxo7n8

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What the Experts Say About Buildings and Climate Change (They're Really Important!)

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

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.

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Christoph's Episodes: https://youtu.be/Go4P5SRYHYU
https://youtu.be/3-Aq6qEtCvM
Manuel's Episode: https://youtu.be/vl2xavsIigU
Sue's Episode: https://youtu.be/v9JI_bR51wI
Philip's Episode: https://youtu.be/rZCAm2dWp1o
Mary's Episode: https://youtu.be/N1_kCA4Vn-A
Michelle's Episode: https://youtu.be/GYnbsJZuY-k
The Earthshot Prize: https://earthshotprize.org/

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EV Proliferation Starts Hyperlocally

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

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QARI: https://www.qariusa.org/
QARI Lunar New Year Event: https://www.qariusa.org/lunar-new-year-festival
Green Energy Consumers Alliance: https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/
Larry Chretien's Episode: https://youtu.be/qs3mxLtEKFY
Follow QARI on Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/QARI1509
https://www.linkedin.com/company/quincy-asian-resources-inc-/
https://twitter.com/QARI1509
https://www.instagram.com/qari1509/
Green Energy Consumers Alliance Drive Green Program: https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/drivegreen
Green Energy Consumers Alliance QARI Drive Green Blog: https://blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/introducing-qari-drives-green-%E7%BB%BF%E8%89%B2%E9%A9%BE%E9%A9%B6

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Episode 110 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Anna Vanderspek, Tina Ho and Fangxue Zheng chat with us about bringing EVs to their community!

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With Good Rate Design, EVs can Benefit Everyone!

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500

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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.pdf
Coltura Episode on Gasoline Superusers: https://youtu.be/Ij6yOB6y2JE

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Episode 109 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Melissa Whited on rate design for EVs!

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West Virginia NEEDS to Ditch Coal!

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

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Jamie's Book: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/coal-trap/95FF4006F23333B36A74F5FDA8F4541C

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Episode 108 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guests: Jamie Van Nostrand talks West Virginia Coal.

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Nuclear Power: Expensive, Slow and Over Budget (Vogtle 3)

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

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More on Plant Vogtle: https://www.synapse-energy.com/30-billion-reminder-risks-new-nuclear-investment

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Episode 107 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guests: Max Chang talks nuclear power, in particular Plant Vogtle.

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Gasoline Superusers are key to Solving Transit Sector's Emissions Problem

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500

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Colture (More on Gasoline Superusers): https://www.coltura.org/

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Episode 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.

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This MIT Lab is Supporting Rapid Transformation of Cities Globally

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500

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More on Christoph: https://architecture.mit.edu/people/christoph-reinhart
More on Zagreb: https://www.zagreb.hr/en/energy-and-environment-protection/136839
Urban Modeling Interface: https://web.mit.edu/sustainabledesignlab/projects/umi/index.html
Khadija 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.pdf

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Episode 104+105 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Christoph Reinhart on transforming cities to fight climate change.

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Let's Talk Green Banking and Community Development

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0400

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Smart-E Loan Program: https://www.inclusiveprosperitycapital.org/smart-e-loan/

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Episode 102 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Kerry O'Neill on Green Banking and Community Development, (Pt. 1)

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Arguing with Utilities About Electric System Decarbonization in North Carolina!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0400

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HB- 951: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookup/2021/H951

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Episode 101 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Tyler Fitch on North Carolina's Electric Grid.

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PG&E, Wildfires, and the Future of California's Electric Grid

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0400

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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-fire

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Episode 100 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Eric Borden on the future of California's electric grid.

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Electrifying My 1930s House in Boston, MA!

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0400

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Global Optimism: https://www.globaloptimism.com/
Byggmeister: https://www.byggmeister.com/
Eastie Farm Field Trip: https://climable.org/events/2022/11/17/eastie-farm

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Episode 99 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Sue Reid on electrifying her old house.

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Electricity Generation and Emissions Data in the US

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -0400

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Episode 98 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Patricio Silva on energy generation and transmission data.

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All About Electric Transmission in the US

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400

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Superpower by Russell Gold: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Superpower/Russell-Gold/9781501163593

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Episode 97 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Ari Peskoe on energy transmission in the US.

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Here's how TVA can do Carbon Reduction 5x Better!

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400

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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.pdf

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Episode 96 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Jon Tabernero tells us how the Tennessee Valley Authority can do better on decarbonization.

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Competing Goals in Climate and Housing (They Don’t Need to Compete!)

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400

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Mary's Website: http://unlimitedinchrist.org/blog-grid/
More on the Planning Office for Urban Affairs: www.poua.org
More on ARPA: https://tinyurl.com/yc3f6zup
MCAN: https://www.massclimateaction.org/
Zero Carbon Renovation Fund: https://tinyurl.com/3wuyvr4x
Michelle's Episode: https://youtu.be/GYnbsJZuY-k
Homeowners Rehab Inc: https://www.homeownersrehab.org/
Mary's Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/0PUZEam26Bgoc7jhKcRdDw
MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council: https://ma-eeac.org/
ABODE: https://www.yourabodehome.com/

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Episode 95 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Mary Wambui on decarbonization and housing and how their goals actually do align.

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DERs are Awesome and Necessary. Here's Why:

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400

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Smart Electric Power Alliance Paper: https://sepapower.org/knowledge/research/?post-search-keywords=DER

LBNL Report: https://emp.lbl.gov/publications/locational-value-distributed-energy

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Episode 93 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Divita Bhandari on how DERs can help.

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A High Reliability Renewable Energy System is Coming!

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400

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NARUC Western: http://western.naruc.org/
NERC: https://www.nerc.com/Pages/default.aspx
Energy 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_WFMO8
Lawrence Berkeley Nation Lab Study: https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/04/13/record-amounts-of-zero-carbon-electricity-generation-and-storage-now-seeking-grid-interconnection/

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Episode 94 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Mike O'Boyle on the energy transition.

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Why it's so dang hard to pass Climate Change Legislation!

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400

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2009's Waxman-Markey Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2454

Americans 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/

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Episode 91 of Energy Nerd Show & Tell. This week's guest: Timmons Roberts on why it's so hard to get Climate Change Legislation passed into law.

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