In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman discusses EV efficiency with guests Geoff Blandford from EPRI and Luke Tonachel from Natural Resources Defense Council. Listen in as they discuss the findings of a recent report on EV efficiency improvements, highlighting the potential to reduce future electric infrastructure build-out usage. The conversation covers the importance of understanding the impact of electric vehicles on the energy system, insights from using EPRI's REGEN model...
Apr 25, 2024•22 min•Ep. 30
In this episode titled “Nuclear Beyond Electricity,” Ville Tulkki, Lead of SMR technologies at VTT, and Mark Feltner, Sr. Nuclear Technology Manager at Dow Chemical Co. unveil the potential of nuclear energy in revolutionizing district heating and petrochemical decarbonization. Discover how the sector's talent is pivotal in driving innovative solutions to meet energy demands sustainably. Links and Resources: Learn more at https://www.globalnuclearinnovation.com/ EPRI website https://www.epri.com...
Apr 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 29
Join EPRI Current host Bill Florence as he welcomes three global energy leaders: Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General of the World Energy Council; Neil Wilmshurst, Senior Vice President of Energy System Resources and Chief Nuclear Officer for EPRI and Chair, US Committee, World Energy Council; and Mark Menezes, President and CEO of the United States Energy Association to discuss how countries, businesses, and organizations come together to talk about new ways of aligning different interests to ge...
Apr 11, 2024•28 min•Ep. 28
In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is at Electrification 2024 speaking with different thought leaders to discuss how advancements in electrification and clean energy technologies are shaping the future of energy infrastructure and national security. The episode features interviews with industry experts, including Michael Wu, Sydney Roberts, and Latanza Adjei, who share insights on the intersection of energy, national security, and sustainability. They discuss projects focu...
Apr 04, 2024•25 min•Ep. 27
Dive into this episode where Sanjay Sarma, VP of Open Learning at MIT, and Steve Layton, Head of Engineering at Rolls Royce, discuss the topic of "No Talent, No Sector". Our nuclear and non-nuclear guests explore the urgent need for talent in the nuclear industry, sharing stories from inside and outside of the sector. Our host Dan Moneghan invites discussion around the challenges of building a diverse workforce and the innovative solutions, like the Nuclear Skills Academy, that are being impleme...
Mar 25, 2024•39 min•Ep. 26
The topic of today’s episode is Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and our guest is Abhoyjit Bhown, Senior Program Manager of Advanced Generation and CCS at EPRI. The conversation covers the role of CCS in decarbonization, technologies involved, current deployments in the power industry, environmental drivers, and EPRI's efforts in advancing CCS technologies. Listen in to learn more about the importance of CCS in achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and the collaborative efforts towards deploying ...
Mar 13, 2024•14 min•Ep. 25
According to the Department of Energy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 “makes the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.” Key provisions of the legislation were designed to incentivize clean energy and carbon management, encourage electrification and efficiency measures, reduce methane emissions, promote domestic supply chains, and address environmental justice concerns. A group of more than 30 scientists from 17 organizations across the country joined in ...
Feb 28, 2024•22 min•Ep. 24
Hydropower is a vital component of clean energy. In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Bill Florence is joined by two experts, Francisco Kuljevan and Alan Ettlinger, who provide insights on EPRI's hydropower generation program and New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) hydro assets. The discussion covers topics such as asset management, pump storage hydropower, long duration energy storage, flexibility, and the challenges and opportunities of modernization efforts. Listen in as their conversation...
Feb 14, 2024•19 min•Ep. 23
Joining the show today to discuss EPRI's sustainability initiatives and the industry's efforts towards a more sustainable future are Jessica Fox, Principal Technical Executive at EPRI, Greg Rouse, Senior Technical Leader at EPRI, and Sandy Nessing, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at AEP (American Electric Power). The guests share insights about their roles in their respective organizations and the progress made in the field of sustainability over the past 15 years. They also disc...
Jan 31, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this special episode of the EPRI Current, hosts Samantha Gilman and Bill Florence introduce a new podcast series in collaboration with the Global Forum for Nuclear Innovation (GFNI) called 'Ambition Into Action.' Joined by Dan Moneghan, EPRI's lead on advanced nuclear fuel cycles, they discuss the goals of the limited podcast series, which will feature guests from nuclear and other industries exploring solutions to common challenges including the workforce of the future and agile plant operat...
Jan 19, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Welcome to our first podcast of 2024. In this episode, we are taking a look back at the inaugural year of the EPRI Current. You’ll hear segments from a number of our episodes from last year, providing insights from industry experts and addressing topics such as fusion and fission, robotics, energy storage, climate change, circularity, offshore wind, and nuclear innovation. Join us as we reflect on the best highlights from 2023 on the EPRI Current and get ready for an exciting lineup of episodes ...
Jan 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman speaks with EPRI's expert on heat pumps, Ron Dimitrovic. Ron, the Senior Program Manager for Grid Edge Customer Technologies, discusses the importance of decarbonizing fossil heating and the role of heat pumps in achieving this goal. Learn how heat pumps allow for the use of renewable energy to heat buildings and water, while also providing high efficiency and the challenges and trends associated with their adoption. Learn more at https:/...
Dec 01, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode of The EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman discusses the concept of 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (24/7 CFE) with two guests, Arin Kaye from EPRI's Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group and Chris Pennington, the Director of Energy and Sustainability at Iron Mountain. In their conversation, they explore the emerging trend of 24/7 CFE, which goes beyond traditional renewable energy targets to match corporate electricity consumption on an hourly basis. The episode also explores Iron Mo...
Nov 02, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode of The EPRI Current, host Bill Florence welcomes Dan Killoren, the Program Manager for EPRI's Global Innovation Hub. In their conversation, they discuss Incubatenergy Labs (IEL), a program that connects utilities with early-stage companies and startups to collaborate on validating innovative technologies and solutions for the energy industry. Dan explains the application process for startups, the value of IEL for both energy companies and startups, and the diverse range of projec...
Oct 18, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Dive into an inspiring conversation with interns from EPRI's Rotational Internship Program. In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Bill Florence sits down with Sophie Lalonde, Prutha Bhide, and Billy Evans to discuss the program's value, EPRI’s diverse research environment and commitment to objectivity, the broad scope of opportunities the Rotational Internship Program provides, and more! Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please con...
Oct 12, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode of The EPRI Current, host Samantha Gillman is joined by Craig Stover, EPRI's Senior Program Manager for Advanced Nuclear, and Marc Nichol, the Nuclear Energy Institute's Executive Director for New Nuclear. They discuss advanced nuclear technology and the recently published Roadmap for Advanced Reactors. The roadmap outlines key enablers and 46 key actions needed to support the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in North America. Craig and Marc dive into the bipartisan suppor...
Sep 21, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today we're diving into the remarkable world of artificial intelligence and language technology. ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm demonstrating its ability to generate human-like text and engage in meaningful conversations on a wide range of topics. Join us as we peel back the layers of this groundbreaking technology, exploring its creation applications, and the endless possibilities it offers. The previous paragraph was actually created by ChatGPT which sets up the topic of today’s con...
Sep 06, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, we welcome guest Robin Bedilion, Principal Project Manager at EPRI, to discuss the topic of supply chains and their impact on the energy industry. The conversation explores the challenges and considerations related to supply chains for various energy technologies, particularly those crucial for deep decarbonization efforts. Transportation, rare earth elements, and recycling and sustainability in the supply chain are also covered as well as the importance of collaboration, resear...
Aug 23, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode of The EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is joined by Erik Smith, a climate resilience analyst, and Dan Kirk-Davidoff, an atmospheric scientist and Senior Technical Leader, both from EPRI's Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group. The conversation focuses on extreme heat climate data modeling and forecasting for energy system resilience. Listen in as they explore the distinction between weather and climate in relation to extreme heat events and discuss the challenges and oppor...
Aug 09, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This episode of the EPRI Current Podcast dives into the crucial and timely topic of Resource Adequacy, exploring the process of ensuring that energy systems have enough capacity to meet customer demands. Joining host Bill Florence are EPRI’s Senior Engineer, Irene Danti Lopez, and Techinical Leader, Genevieve de Mijolla to discuss EPRI’s multi-year initiative and research program to focus on the issue of Resource Adequacy. This conversation also looks at the changing resource mix, including rene...
Jul 26, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The topic of this episode is energy storage and the road to COP28. We are joined by two EPRI experts, Andrew Maxon and Zaid Al Ansari, for this conversation about global opportunities in energy storage. Listen in to learn more about the research EPRI is currently working on, a breakdown of the different types of energy storage needed and why, as well as a discussion on why this is such an important topic and EPRI’s activities in the Middle East and the upcoming COP28 event. Learn more at https:/...
Jul 12, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Our guests on this episode of The EPRI Current are Renewable Energy R&D Program Manager, Brandon Fitchett, and Offshore Wind R&D Lead, Curtiss Fox. This conversation explores wind energy and its unique challenges and opportunities, and its growth as a global clean energy source. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Additional Resources: EPRI’s Wind R&D progr...
Jun 28, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Cyber Security Program manager, Ben Sooter and Substations Program Manager Erika Willis talk about security, both the physical security of our infrastructure and cyber security of our energy system and grid. Listen in to learn about the types of threats the energy system may experience and what the incredible team at EPRI is doing to combat them. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and ra...
Jun 14, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, join EPRI’s Jessica Fox and Pollinator Partnership’s Kelly Bills as we discuss the upcoming Pollinator Power Party and the research done on the intersection of the clean energy transition and pollinator conservation. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPR...
May 24, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Fusion is a potentially game changing technology that offers the promise of an unlimited supply of clean energy in the future. On this episode, we are joined by two experts from EPRI’s Transformative Nuclear Technologies Team, Dr. Andrew Sowder, Senior Technical Executive and scientist/engineer Diana Grandas. Listen in to learn more about fusion and fusion energy. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and r...
May 09, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this special Earth Month edition of the EPRI Current we are joined by EPRI Experts Dr. Stephanie Shaw, Technical Executive at EPRI and Cara Libby Principal Technical Leader at EPRI in our Renewable Generation Team to talk about the circular economy and how “reduce reuse and recycle” applies to the electric sector. Also discussed is what the circular economy is, how it relates to the electric industry, its barriers, and EPRI’s forward-looking efforts towards a decarbonized future and clean ene...
Apr 25, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today on the EPRI Current we sit down with EPRI’s VP of Corporate Affairs, Katie Jereza. Katie comes from extensive background in the energy industry and, in addition to leading our external engagement at EPRI, she is a significant voice in the energy industry. In this conversation, we discuss EPRI's mission in the modern energy age, as well as how EPRI is working internationally to deliver on its mission of a clean energy future that is affordable, reliable, and equitable. Learn more at https:/...
Apr 11, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Today on the EPRI Current we are joined by EPRI’s Director of Energy Storage and DER, Haresh Kamath about the recent DISTRIBUTECH International® Conference held in February 2023. Listen in as Haresh and host Samatha Gilman discuss the work Haresh does with EPRI, their experience at DISTRIBUTECH, the panels and new technologies presented, as well as some footage straight from the DISTRIBUTECH show floor. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ DISTRIBUTECH website https://www.distributech.com/ If you...
Mar 29, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
EPRI’s new, three-year initiative, Climate READi: Power (REsilience and ADaptation initiative), brings global thought leaders and industry stakeholders together to develop a common framework to address the challenge of extreme weather and physical climate risk to electricity. On this episode of the EPRI current Climate READi Director, Morgan Scott, and Senior Technical Leader, Andrea Staid, sit down with host, Samantha Gilman to talk about what Climate READI is, the incredible work they’ve been ...
Mar 08, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to The EPRI Current Podcast! Get to know our hosts, who EPRI is, and what you can expect to hear on the podcast. EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com...
Feb 24, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
