Jay Dauenhauer

Energy Cast

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A podcast about the energy sector, with particular focus on business, policy, and economic issues. Hosted by Jay Dauenhauer, each episode examines a facet of the energy sector, such as Coal, Oil/Gas, Nuclear, Biofuels, Battery, Geothermal, Hydro, Wind, Solar, and Fusion. We then interview an expert in that sector, to explore the opportunities and challenges of bringing these technologies to the energy mix.

Author

Jay Dauenhauer

Category

News

Podcast website

www.energy-cast.com

Latest episode

Mar 10, 2025

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Episodes

185 | Transformer Transition | Hitachi Energy 10.03.2025

We discuss the centralization of Hitachi Energy's supply chain, the impact of COVID-19, the ABB acquisition, and the future of transformer production with Hitachi’s Travis Edmonds. For pictures and info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/185-hitachi.html

184 | Demand Dynamics | Energy Exemplar 24.02.2025

We discuss optimizing utility assets with software, challenges in the evolving energy landscape, the roles of renewables, AI and storage with Energy Exemplar CEO David Wilson. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/184-exemplar.html

183 | Power Pivot | Hyliion 09.12.2024

We discuss how Hyliion’s transition from EV trucks to their versatile Karno generator, has opened up new opportunities, with Founder and CEO Thomas Healy. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/183-hyliion.html

182 | Greener GPUs | Nvidia 25.11.2024

We discuss how Nvidia is increasing efficiency while delivering AI and other new solutions for customers, with Sr. Director of Sustainability Josh Parker. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/182-nvidia.html

181 | Carbon Clarity | Locus Bio-Energy 26.02.2024

We discuss the first-of-its-kind certification for reducing greenhouse gases in the oilfield, with Locus Bio-Energy VP Marty Shumway. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/181-locus.html

180 | ISO Insights | PowerGen ’24 (Live) 12.02.2024

We discuss dynamics in three of the most dynamic energy storage ISOs, with market designers from CAISO, ERCOT, and CAISO. Recorded at the PowerGen Intl. in New Orleans. For PPTs, pics & more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/180-iso.html

179 | Cloud Confidence | ACCURE Battery Intelligence 29.01.2024

We discuss the potential to maximize safety and profitability of energy storage through cloud computing with ACCURE Battery Intelligence CEO Kai-Phillip Kaires. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/179-accure.html

178 | Lighter Lift | Upwing Energy 15.01.2024

We discuss how a novel innovation for pushing natural gas to the surface can dramatically reduce CO2 emissions with Upwing Energy President and CEO Herman Artinian. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/178-upwing.html

177 | Perovskite Performance | Caelux 01.01.2024

We explore the potential for perovskites to enhance the efficiency of solar cells with Caelux CEO Scott Graybeal. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/177-caelux.html

176 | Solar Sentiment | Transect 18.12.2023

We discuss the potential to use AI to gauge public support for solar projects with Transect co-founder & CEO Robin Laine. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/176-transect.html

175 | Substantial Salton | Berkeley Lab 04.12.2023

We discuss the recent study showing how much lithium exists under California’s Salton Sea with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory lead Pat Dobson. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/175-lbl.html

174 | Gasified Garbage | Reformed Energy 20.11.2023

We discuss the potential to tap a nearly inexhaustible supply of garbage for fuel and energy with Reformed Energy’s Head of Technology Development, Bill Smith. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/174-reformed.html

173 | Mini Microgrid | Idaho National Laboratory 06.11.2023

We discuss what INL’s "Microgrid in a Box" can mean for resiliency and recovery from a blackstart with Energy & Grid Systems Integration group lead Kurt Myers. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/173-inl.html

172 | Holistic HVAC | Trane 23.10.2023

We explore how analytics to microgrids are expanding services complementing Trane’s HVAC systems, with Energy Services Sales Director Becky Wacker. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/172-trane.html

171 | Liquid Lead | newcleo 09.10.2023

We examine the potential to combine mixed-oxide fuel and a lead-cooled fast reactor design for small nuclear, with new cleo CEO Stefano Buono. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/171-newcleo.html

170 | Triple Transmission | WSP 03.07.2023

We discuss a NREL report prescribing three times the transmission infrastructure in place today, in order to achieve 100% clean energy, with WSP SVP-Energy Mike Case. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/170-wsp.html

169 | European Exploration | MCF Energy 19.06.2023

We discuss plans by one company to restart onshore gas drilling in Germany and Austria with MCF Energy CEO Jim Hill. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/169-mcf.html

168 | Crypto Complement | Digital Power Optimization 05.06.2023

We explore the potential for utilities to use crypto mining as a solution for unused energy, with DPO co-founder and CEO Andrew Webber. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/168-dpo.html

167 | Breaker Breakthrough | Atom Power 22.05.2023

I discuss the journey Charlotte-based Atom Power has made to become the world’s first commercial solid-state circuit breaker, with CEO (and my former boss) Ryan Kennedy. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/167-atom.html

166 | Algae Alternatives | Bioenergy Technologies Office (DOE) 08.05.2023

We discuss the potential to harness algae as a sustainable fuel, with Bioenergy Technologies Office (DOE) Technology Project Manager Christy Sterner. For pics and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/166-beto.html

165 | Clean Colors | UNC CleanTech ’23 (Live) 24.04.2023

For a panel on "The Many Colors of Hydrogen, " we discuss how to produce carbon-free H2, with Black & Veatch, Monolith Corp., and NuScale. For PPTs, pics, and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/165-unc.html

164 | Real-time Results | Copper Labs 10.04.2023

We explore the potential to use real-time data to unlock detailed information that can benefit both utilities and their customers, with Copper Labs CEO Dan Forman. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/164-copper.html

163 | Battery Business | PowerGen ’23 (Live) 27.03.2023

We discuss different financial models for energy storage, with Juan Arteaga (Enverus), Mark Scherluebbe (EY Parthenon), and Andrew Chen (CIT Group). For PPTs, pics and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/163-pg23.html

162 | Hydrogen Hubs | HFTO 13.03.2023

We discuss the roadmap to widespread hydrogen adoption with Department of Energy Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Office (Dept. of Energy) Director Sunita Satyapal, Ph. D. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/162-hfto.html

161 | CadTel Cells | Toledo Solar 27.02.2023

We explore the benefits of cadmium telluride solar cells and Toledo Solar's market strategy as a domestic manufacturer, with Founder/Chmn./CEO Aaron Bates. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/161-toledo.html

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