GridPulse, a Grid Forward podcast

Listen in as Bryce Yonker, executive director of Grid Forward, talks with regional and national leaders who are working to advance the electric grid. In about half an hour, GridPulse will give you candid insights, new observations and a feel for how our utilities, grid operators, government offices and technology providers think, feel and grapple with the fast evolving energy landscape.

GridPulse, a Grid Forward podcast is a technology podcast hosted by gridforward, with 97 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #85

  How Nebraska Ranks as a Top State for Energy Affordability and Reliabity: It's the Public Power Model

  Sep 29, 202652 min

  Consistently delivering affordable, reliable electricity is a hallmark of Nebraska’s public power utilities. How does that work, and how can the state maintain that track record? Three leaders from Nebraska public power utilities discuss how they are balancing costs, aging infrastructure and an increase in demand while ensuring communities continue to thrive. They also talk about grid modernization and how utilizing data and demand-side management can assist utilities in making wiser investments and give consumers more control over their energy use to save money. Listen in as Emeka Anyanwu (CEO, Lincoln Electric System ), Tom Kent (President & CEO, Nebraska Public Power District ) and Javier Fernandez (President & CEO, Omaha Public Power District ) explain the state of public power in Nebraska.

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  Episode #84

  How Can Data Centers Expand Without Passing the Costs to Other Energy Users?

  Sep 14, 202635 min

  For years, energy providers have operated on the basis that adding additional meters spreads energy costs and makes the grid more affordable for everyone. But is that true when a data center needs a city’s worth of electricity? Drawing on their current research in energy policy, markets and transitions, Paulina Jaramillo of Carnegie Mellon University and Abe Silverman of Johns Hopkins University discuss how rapid data center growth is challenging preconceptions about reliability and rates. They also talk about how flexibility, tariffs and new investment practices could keep the costs needed with rapid growth from falling on current customers. Listen now - you won't find a more informed discussion on the rising impact of data centers on the electric system.

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  Episode #83

  Solving Speed-to-Power and Future Grid Needs with Behind-the-Meter Generation

  Aug 28, 202631 min

  For large facilities scrambling to bring new energy capacity online, waiting several years for a new grid connection is not a viable option. John Carrington, CEO of ERock , and Jesse Noffsinger, Partner at McKinsey & Company , discuss current trends in behind-the-meter (BTM) generation and how it can provide a faster solution while utilities build needed grid connections. Over the long term however, BTM resources could shift from serving individual customers to supporting the larger power system. John and Jesse also explore the challenges that come with rapid growth on the grid, including supply chain constraints, complex large-load rate structures, and how costs and benefits should be shared. Hear two expert viewpoints on this fast-evolving BTM area in this episode.

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  Episode #82

  How Grid Innovation Leads to Lower Energy Costs at Saint John Energy

  Aug 5, 202633 min

  Saint John Energy exemplifies how modernizing the distribution grid can be a productive path for greater affordability and resiliency. In this episode, CEO Ryan Mitchell shares how Saint John Energy has using a range of hardware and software innovations -- such as renting high-effiiciency heating and deploying advanced demand management -- to meet growing customer demand with the lowest rates in the region. He also discusses their new Plugin Labs, a digital twin of system data designed to give innovators and developers a safe environment to test new ideas before launching software solutions. Listen in to this success story of grid modernization delivering power more efficiently and economically.

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  Episode #81

  How Enhanced Geothermal Can Deliver Clean, "Always On" Power for Rising Energy Demands

  Jul 7, 202627 min

  As electricity demand continues to climb, geothermal energy is emerging as a key source of reliable, around-the-clock clean power. In this episode of GridPulse, Bryce Yonker sits down with Sarah Jewett, chief operating officer at Fervo Energy, to discuss how the company is scaling the next generation of geothermal power. Sarah explains how Fervo is applying technologies pioneered in the oil and gas sector to reduce costs and accelerate deployment. They also explore locational factors, timelines, permitting, and how enhanced geothermal is poised to play a major role in the future of the electric grid. Don't miss this excellent discussion of how next-generation geothermal can help shape a clean, reliable energy grid.

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