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27. EPRI Current Exclusive: Energy Roundtable with World Energy Council, USEA, and EPRI Apr 10, 2024

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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 get impact at speed and scale, and expectations for the 26th World Energy Congress.

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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

26. Voices of Electrification - Part 1 Apr 04, 2024

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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 focused on energy resilience, military-civilian partnerships, and clean energy deployment. Additionally, the speakers highlight the importance of electrification, clean technology, and community partnerships in driving decarbonization efforts.

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Electrification 2024 https://www.electrification2024.com/

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Ambition Into Action - No Talent, No Sector Mar 25, 2024

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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 implemented to create a future-ready workforce.

Learn how these strategies are striving to equip the nuclear sector with the skills needed to meet the rapidly growing demand for nuclear power. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of talent management and the future of the nuclear industry.

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25. Carbon Capture and Storage: The Path to 2050 Mar 13, 2024

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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 CCS globally.

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24. From Emissions to Solutions: Unpacking the IRA’s Impact on Climate Change Feb 28, 2024

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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 co-authoring an influential article in Science magazine that used different state-of-the-art models to analyze potential implications of key IRA provisions, particularly on emissions and energy systems. Among the findings of the modeling…IRA provisions may help produce economy-wide emissions reductions between 43 and 48% below 2005 levels by 2035.

Join host Bill Florence as he talks with two of the authors of the Science article about their modeling work and the IRA’s potential climate impacts:

Dr. John Bistline, Program Manager of EPRI’s Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group
Dr. Jesse Jenkins, Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy & Environment at Princeton University.

Access the Science article here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adg3781

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23. Currents of Change: Navigating Hydropower’s Future Feb 14, 2024

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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 explores the role of hydropower in the energy transition.

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22. Building a Sustainable Future: A 15-Year Research Journey Jan 31, 2024

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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 discuss the Energy Sustainability Interest Group (ESIG), its objectives, and the research projects it is currently working on and their thoughts on the future of sustainability and the challenges that lie ahead.

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21. EPRI Current Introduces Ambition into Action Jan 19, 2024

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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 operations. Their stories of turning their ambition into action aim to inspire and equip listeners with the knowledge and tools to make a difference in their own fields. Tune in to this exciting series to learn more.

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20. Best of 2023 Jan 04, 2024

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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 in 2024. Listen in every other week as we bring you the latest research, industry insights, and more.

2023 Guests Featured in this “Best of” Episode:

Katie Jereza, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, EPRI

Diana Grandas, Transformative Nuclear Technology, EPRI

Erika Willis, Substations Program Manager, EPRI

Andrew Maxon, Energy Storage Senior Program Manager, EPRI

Irene Danti Lopez, Technical Leader, EPRI

Morgan Scott, Director of Climate READi, EPRI

Stephanie Shaw, Technical Executive, EPRI

Curtiss Fox, Off-Shore Wind Technical Leader, EPRI

Robin Bedilion, Principal Project Manager, EPRI

Craig Stover, Senior Program Manager, Advanced Nuclear, EPRI

Dan Killoren, Program Manager for EPRI’s Global Innovation Hub

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19. Heats Pumps: A Piece of the Building Decarbonization Puzzle Dec 01, 2023

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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.

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