Episodes

  • 38. Electrifying the Future of Fleets
    Sep 19 2024

    Join EPRI Current host, Samantha Gilman, and guests Britta Gross, EPRI’s Director of Transportation, and Daimler Truck’s Diego Quevedo, Charging Infrastructure Sr. Engineer & Utilities Lead, as they discuss the status of electric transportation in the fleet industry and how the grid is preparing for the increased demand and interconnection. Hear what Daimler Truck is trying to accomplish by 2030 and what the challenges they’re seeing with fleet adoption .And what are the challenges, and opportunities, as the electric industry prepares for grid readiness. Also, tune in to hear more about EPRI’s EVs2Scale2030 eRoadMAP tool released late last year to show where and when EV loads would likely be appearing on the grid.

    Guests: Britta Gross, EPRI’s Director of Transportation & Diego Quevedo, Daimler Truck’s Charging Infrastructure Sr. Engineer & Utilities Lead

    Diego Quevedo supports customers with ongoing infrastructure projects with their local utility and works with utilities and regulators to enable long term proactive capacity addition plans, having worked in heavy-duty transportation industry for more than 15 years.

    Britta Gross leads EPRI’s transportation research and the EVs2Scale2030. Britta was formerly the Director of Advanced Vehicle Commercialization at General Motors and President of the Orlando Utilities Commission, Orlando’s electric and water utility.

    Links and Resources:

    • EPRI’s EVs2Scale2030™ initiative https://msites.epri.com/evs2scale2030
    • eRoadMAP™ https://eroadmap.epri.com/

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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

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    24 mins
  • 37. How Innovative R&D at EPRI’s Laboratories Improves Our Energy Future
    Sep 5 2024
    In this episode of the EPRI Current, Bill Florence is joined by EPRI's Dr. John Shingledecker and Diedrich Golden of Capital Power. The discussion revolves around the specialized research conducted at EPRI's principal labs, including materials testing, high voltage testing, and advanced manufacturing. Both experts highlight the unique strengths of EPRI's applied R&D, the importance of inter-lab collaboration, the value provided to EPRI's members and the broader energy sector, and some real-world applications and successes.

    Guests:

    Dr. John Shingledecker, Principal Technical Executive for EPRI's Generation Sector, Diederic Godin, Senior Manager, Technical Support and Optimization for Capital Power.

    Links and Resources:

    • Learn more at https://www.epri.com/
    • EPRI Laboratories https://msites.epri.com/labs

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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

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    22 mins
  • 36. H2EDGE: Developing a Qualified Workforce for the Growing Hydrogen Economy
    Aug 22 2024

    In this episode of the EPRI Current, Bill Florence and guests discuss the ambitious goals and initiatives of The Hydrogen Education for a Decarbonized Global Economy (H2EDGE) initiative, a program currently aimed at developing and training the emerging hydrogen industry workforce through a combination of professional development activities and targeted instruction at the university level. The conversation explores the importance of decarbonizing the energy system by 2050, the role of hydrogen as a low-carbon fuel essential for this transition, and the critical need for a skilled workforce to support the emerging hydrogen economy.

    Guests:

    Dr. Eladio Knipping, Principal Investigor H2EDGE, Dr. Krystal York, Co-Principal Investigator H2EDGE, Dr. Ajay Prasad, Engineering Alumni Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Delaware, Dr. Anil Bika, Director of Workforce Development at The Center for Clean Hydrogen

    Links and Resources:

    • Learn more about H2EDGE at https://hydrogen.epri.com/en/

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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

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    24 mins
  • 35. Industrial Clusters: How Cooperation Can Empower Emission Solutions
    Aug 7 2024
    In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Bill Florence leads a discussion with Sean Bushart and Jonathan Oxley on the concept of industrial clusters and their critical role in achieving decarbonization goals. They explore the historical emergence of industrial clusters, exemplifying the Humber region in the UK, and discuss the economic and technological aspects of these clusters in advancing clean energy initiatives. The conversation highlights the importance of public-private partnerships, regional collaboration, and the need for supportive policies to make these decarbonization efforts both effective and economically viable.

    Links and Resources:

    • Humber Industrial Cluster https://www.humberindustrialclusterplan.org/
    • UK Research and Innovation https://www.ukri.org/
    • EPRI website https://www.epri.com/
    • More episodes https://epricurrent.com/

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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

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    25 mins
  • 34. Host to Host: Reflecting on the Global Forum for Nuclear Innovation
    Jul 25 2024
    In this episode of The EPRI Current, hosts Samantha Gilman and Bill Florence are joined by guest hosts Dan Moneghan and Wynter McGruder to discuss the recent GFNI (Global Forum for Innovation) event in Miami. They cover the experiences of hosting a special podcast series, exploring global perspectives, and addressing grand challenges in the nuclear industry.

    Links and Resources:

    • Learn more at https://www.globalnuclearinnovation.com/
    • EPRI website https://www.epri.com/
    • More episodes https://epricurrent.com/

    If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes.

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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

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

    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!

    Links and Resources:

    Learn more at https://www.globalnuclearinnovation.com/

    EPRI website https://www.epri.com/

    More episodes https://epricurrent.com/

    If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes.

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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

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    26 mins
  • 33. Voices of Electrification – Part 2
    Jul 10 2024

    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

    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.

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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

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    28 mins
  • 32. The Science Behind the Buzz: 2024 BioBlitz
    Jun 27 2024

    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

    Links and Resources:

    • iNaturalist website: https://www.inaturalist.org/
    • 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.

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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

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    18 mins