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- 1 weeks ago28 min
EV Chargers on Lampposts and Utility Poles Can Cut Costs for Communities 70%
With Voltpost, an electric vehicle (EV) driver can park in front of a utility pole or lamppost and, using a phone app, lower a charger from it. The company says the Voltpost system can cut charging infrastructure costs for communities by up to 70% because it requires no construction or trenching. Voltpost won the 2026 Electric Innovation and Discovery Award from the Electric Innovation Initiative. About the guest: Jeff Prosserman is CEO and co-founder at Voltpost, which aims to democratize charging access, decarbonize mobility and lower the footprint of charging infrastructure. Send episode ideas to Lisa@CleanEnergyWriters.com Visit host Lisa Cohn at CleanEnergyWriters.com
- 3 weeks ago18 min
EV Ownership Costs at Parity with Gas Vehicle Costs by 2031?
A report from the research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie found that, as the Middle East conflict creates volatility in global oil markets, three factors could drive EV sales higher. In fact, total EV ownership costs could reach parity with total gasoline vehicle ownership costs by 2031, the report said. But the U.S. is falling behind in EV deployment, the report said. What bold steps are needed to ensure the U.S. improves its position in the global EV market? My guest is David Brown, director, Energy Transition Practice at Wood Mackenzie. Background information: Michigan's managed charging program Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards Send podcast episode ideas to Lisa@CleanEnergyWriters.com Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts Visit host Lisa Cohn at CleanEnergyWriters.com
- Sep 20, 202618 min
To Find Available Grid Capacity for Data Centers, GridCARE Performs a Grid MRI
Utilities are struggling to provide enough capacity to meet the needs of data centers and other large loads. To address this challenge, GridCARE performs an "MRI" of the grid and finds unused capacity in utility systems, cutting utility costs and helping avoid building fossil-fired plants. For example, for Portland General Electric, GridCARE identified 400 MW of existing infrastructure to meet the needs of five data centers, and the data centers signed flexible interconnection agreements with the utility. GridCARE is also working with National Grid. Data centers, large loads and developers pay GridCARE, which partners with utilities and doesn't charge them. About the guest: Cariana Morales is chief of staff at GridCARE. Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Send podcast episode ideas to Lisa@CleanEnergyWriters.com Visit host Lisa Cohn at CleanEnergyWriters.com
- Sep 1, 202637 min
Slashing "Shocking" Demand Charges From EV Charging at Toyota Dealership with Solar & Storage
The Sunrise Toyota dealership on Long Island achieved 55% energy savings and reduced peak demand by 101 kW with a microgrid comprised of energy storage and solar, and is expected to ultimately cut utility costs by 90%. Guests Maria Fields and Dennis Quinn, co-founders at Sprocket Power, describe the "unpredictable and shocking" demand charges car dealerships and other businesses experience when they install electric vehicle charging, and how to lower those charges with clean energy. They also share their thoughts on how more utilities are open to using distributed energy resources to help address their power shortages. Partners in the project include Sprocket Power, which installed the microgrid, Evo Power , which provided the battery energy storage and Ranial Systems ,which supplied the controller. Background information Evo Power and Ranial Systems recently formed a partnership to provide battery storage and controls to commercial and industrial sites like the Toyota dealership. Sprocket is taking advantage of New York State's Value of Distributed Energy Resources program to lower energy costs. Send episode ideas to Lisa@CleanEnergyWriters.com Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Learn about host Lisa Cohn's energy writing at CleanEnergyWriters.com
- Aug 17, 202627 min
What Does it Take to Scale Disruptive Energy Technologies?
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- Aug 4, 202622 min
Will the New Grid Be in the Hands of Utilities or Customers?
At The Great Transformation conference in Bend, Oregon in July, a panel addressed the question: How much will the creation of the new grid be in the hands of utilities versus the customers? Moderated by Elisa Wood, founder and Editor at Energy Changemakers, the panel included Cameron Brooks, executive director, Think Microgrid, Greg Castle, commercial leader, power & grid segment, Schneider Electric and Michael Grenier, president at Elexity. The panel also discussed how the energy industry can help address opposition to data centers by delivering community benefits. Moderator: Elisa Wood, founder, editor and publisher at Energy Changemakers. Panelists: Cameron Brooks, executive director at Think Microgrid. Greg Castle, commercial leader, power and grid segment at Schneider Electric. Michael Grenier, president at Elexity. Also discussed in this episode is a separate panel about creative interconnection ideas. David Namura, Google's government affairs and public policy manager for the Pacific Northwest, described the company's Clean Transition Tariffs. Send podcast episode ideas to Lisa@CleanEnergyWriters.com. Learn about Lisa's energy writing at CleanEnergyWriters.com.
- Jul 20, 202618 min
A Small-Footprint Zinc Battery for Large Power Pulses in AI Data Centers
A report from consultant Wood Mackenzie pointed to the dangers of bursts of power demand in AI data centers. ZincFive says it has an answer. The company's nickel-zinc energy storage provides short, high-power dischages for data centers to address AI power surges and also provides outage backup. The Oregon-based business has deployed 2 GW of its product, saw its annual revenue doubling from 2024 to approximately $66.9 million in 2025 and has plans to go public. Tod Higinbotham, CEO of ZincFive, explains the company's technology, describes its partnership with Spark I Acquisition and says why the company believes ZincFive's storage is less expensive than lithium-ion based batteries. Subscibe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Learn about host Lisa Cohn's energy writing at CleanEnergyWriters.com Email Lisa with podcast episode ideas: Lisa@CleanEnergyWriters.com
- Jun 30, 202622 min
Iceland Project Tests Synfuel Production that Integrates Geothermal Energy
In Iceland, which has vast geothermal resources, Syntholene Energy, with support from Idaho National Laboratory, is testing synfuel production that combines geothermal heat with high-temperature electrolysis. The company says its synfuel is 70% less expensive than synfuels produced using other clean energy options and could reach price parity with fossil fuels in about 10 years. While Iceland has plenty of water resources, the company says water management will be critical as it rolls out its product commercially to other, less water-rich regions. About the guest: Dan Sutton, co-founder and CEO at Syntholene Energy. Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Email host Lisa Cohn with episode ideas at Lisa@CleanEnergyWriters.com Learn about Lisa's energy writing at CleanEnergyWriters.com
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