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Ambition Into Action - From the FAA to the NRC: Managing Evolution in Safety Regulation Jul 19, 2024

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Join host Dan Moneghan and his guest Abby Smith for this episode recorded live from the Global Forum for Nuclear Innovation. Abby shares experiences leading safety and regulatory change at the FAA to manage new technology. Many of these approaches can apply to the emerging technologies and innovation in the nuclear industry. Hear what worked!

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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

33. Voices of Electrification – Part 2 Jul 10, 2024

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In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is interviewing more thought leaders from the Electrification 2024 exhibit hall. From transportation electrification to energy infrastructure, they discuss how advancements in electrification and clean energy technologies are shaping the future.

Guests: Adam Gromis, Global Lead Sustainable Mobility, Uber; Chelsea Sexton, Sr. Advisor U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office; Lincoln Wood, Electrification Policy Manager, Southern Company; and Kasia Izdebska, Sr. Manager Enterprise Innovation, Ontario Power Generation

Host: Samantha Gilman

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32. The Science Behind the Buzz: 2024 BioBlitz Jun 27, 2024

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In this episode, learn how citizen scientists play an important role in wildlife observation and conservation efforts no matter what the species. As part of EPRI’s annual Pollinator Power Party, the BioBlitz invites anyone who is interested in building their wildlife observational skills to record pollinators in their areas and become part of a global contributing community. Researchers verify all observations so we all can better understand species distribution and trends.

Guest: Jessica Fox, Principal Technical Executive, EPRI

Host: Samantha Gilman

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Ambition Into Action - Safe Doesn't Have to Be Slow Jun 20, 2024

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Host Dan Moneghan discusses balancing safety and innovation in regulated industries with Steve Rader from NASA and engineering consultant David Smeatham. They explore how diverse teams, open innovation, and advanced technologies can enhance safety and efficiency without compromising rigorous standards.

Guests: Steve Rader, Program Manager Tournament Lab & Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, NASA, and David Smeatham, Founder and Director, Ennuvo.

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31. Practical Realities of the Clean Energy Transition Jun 13, 2024

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Achieving bold decarbonization goals requires transforming how economies around the world make, move, and use energy. However, the net-zero energy transition requires carefully balance to help ensure affordability and reliability for all. At the end of the day, navigating the transition before us comes down to considering practical realities of the road ahead.

Join us for a conversation with EPRI’s vice president of energy supply and low carbon resources, Neva Espinoza, as she discusses the practical realities that the electric industry face now and into the decades to come. From optionality to infrastructure to scaling technologies, the energy transition will require collaboration and an open mind.

Guests: Neva Espinoza, Vice President of Energy Supply and Low Carbon Resources, EPRI

Host: Samantha Gilman

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Ambition Into Action - Operating a Lean Machine Jun 05, 2024

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Join Dan Monaghan, Kimberly Cook-Nelson, and Brendan Hall as they uncover the similarities between operating a nuclear facility and
a small-crewed competitive yacht. Learn about leadership, innovation, and empowering people to operate a lean machine. A must-listen
for insights into enhancing nuclear operations through exceptional workforce management.

Guests: Kimberly Cook-Nelson, Entergy’s Executive Vice President of Nuclear Operations and Chief Nuclear Officer and Brendan
Hall, winning skipper of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

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30. Wildfires & Climate: Building for Resilience May 22, 2024

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Threats to the power delivery systems and the built environment from climate change and increasingly frequent extreme weather events means that the energy systems and structures of the future must be more prepared to withstand weather-related dangers. Listen as two EPRI experts share how resilience and the changing climate has directly impacted their lives, and what EPRI is doing to support the development of resilient housing.

Guests: Erik Ela, Program Manager and Technical Executive, Integrated Planning and Operations Team at EPRI, and Agatha Kazdan Principal Technical Leader, Advanced Buildings and Communities Group at EPRI

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29. Navigating Europe’s Energy Transition May 08, 2024

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Addressing region-specific challenges to the clean energy transition requires structured collaboration among research and innovation experts, policy drivers and energy companies. Learn how EPRI Europe addresses the region’s complex landscape of technological advancements, policy frameworks, and operational strategies through specific efforts with ENTSO-E and other stakeholders.

Guests: Eamonn Lannoye, Sr. Program/Area Manager for EPRI Europe DAC, Norela Constantinescu, Head of the Innovation Section, European Networks for Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E)

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28. EV Efficiency Gains - What’s Down the Road? Apr 25, 2024

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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, and the strategies to improve vehicle efficiency. The conversation also explores the benefits of electrifying transportation, reducing pollution, and the key role of efficiency in shaping the energy transition goals.

Guests: Luke Tonachel, Senior Strategist for Transportation at NRDC; and Geoff Blanford, Principal Technical Executive, Energy Systems and Climate Analysis at EPRI

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Ambition Into Action - Nuclear Beyond Electricity Apr 18, 2024

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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.

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