Know Power
by Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti
The Price of Power: Thomas Meric on Policy, Investment, and…
About this podcast
Do you know what happens when you flip a light switch? How many people, dollars, and computers are involved to charge your smartphone? Do you understand the policy implications, political landmines, and local issues as we transition to clean energy? We’re here to answer those questions and more on KNOW POWER. Hosted by agnostic but informed industry experts Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti, Know Power is all about demystifying the entire energy industry, getting you involved in the discussion, and empowering you with knowledge to make an intelligent choice today and in the future. Learn more and subscribe today at knowpowershow.com.
Noha Sidhom is a lawyer turned entrepreneur with a passion for advocacy and competition in the electricity markets. Noha started her career at FERC, went on to be General Counsel of a proprietary trading firm before launching her own hedge fund aimed at providing liquidity and competition to ultimately benefit consumers. Noha also runs a trade association that advocates for open, fair, transparent and competitive power markets.
Mike Borgatti serves as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Gabel Associates, an energy and utility consultancy. He leads a team of diverse industry experts who assist some of the world's largest energy companies and consumers in navigating the complex and ever-changing energy landscape. Gabel Associates' clientele includes offshore wind developers, institutional investors, energy traders, and coal plant operators, spanning every sector of the energy industry. With extensive experience across the industry, Mike and team approach problems from multiple perspectives, and Know Power aims to share this knowledge with a wide-ranging audience.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- The Price of Power: Thomas Meric on Policy, Investment, and Infrastructure · 1 h 17 min · Season 3 Episode 10In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Mike are joined by energy finance expert Thomas Meric, formerly of Janney Montgomery. They explore how political pressure…
- Power Players: Rich Powell on Energy Policy and Clean Buying · 1 h 1 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Mike speak with Rich Powell, CEO of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA). Rich outlines the evolving dynamics in U.S…
- Unlocking the Japanese Power Market with Mark Todoroff · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Michael are joined by Mark Todoroff, Head of APAC Business Development for Yes Energy. Together, they explore the dynamic changes…
- Energy Capacity, Consensus & Keeping the Lights On: A Conversation with Asim Haque · 1 h 13 min · Season 3 Episode 7In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Mike sit down with Asim Haque, Senior Vice President at PJM Interconnection and former Chair of the Ohio Public Utilities…
- On-Demand Clean Energy: Christie Obiaya on How Heliogen is Redefining What Solar Can Do · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 6In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Michael sit down with Christie Obiaya, CEO and Director of Heliogen, an energy technology company focused on concentrated solar…
- Mining the Depths: Craig Shesky on the Future of Battery Metals · 1 h 1 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Mike speak with Craig Shesky, CFO of The Metals Company, a pioneer in deep-sea mining for battery metals. Craig shares his…
- Unleashing the Power of Grid-Scale Batteries with Quentin Scrimshire · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 4In today's episode of Know Power, hosts Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti welcome Quentin Scrimshire, CEO and founder of Modo Energy. Quentin, known as Q, shares his journey from…
- Building the Future of Energy: Insights from John Berger · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 3In this episode of Know Power, hosts Mike and Noha sit down with John Berger, CEO and founder of Sunnova. They delve into John's extensive career in the power industry, exploring…
- Transforming America's Energy Grid: Insights with Christina Hayes · 1 h 3 min · Season 3 Episode 2In this episode of Know Power, Noha and Mike sit down with Christina Hayes, Executive Director for Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. They unravel the complexities of the energy…
- Power Play: A Conversation with Pat Wood on Market Design and Energy Innovation · 1 h 8 min · Season 3 Episode 1In this episode of Know Power, Noha and Mike speak with Pat Wood, a pivotal figure in transforming energy markets through regulatory innovation. With a distinguished career…
- The Art of Political Strategy in Renewable Energy Projects with David Applebaum · 1 h 8 min · Season 2 Episode 6In today's episode, we're joined by a seasoned expert, David Applebaum of The Hawthorne Group. We will unpack the challenges of implementing renewable projects and the political…
- Debunking Energy Markets: A Conversation with Caitlin Smith · 1 h 39 min · Season 2 Episode 5On this episode of Know Power, we sit down with Caitlin Smith, Vice President, Policy & Corporate Communications for Jupiter Power to unravel the mysteries of energy storage…
- Powering the Future: How Transmission Upgrades Drive Clean Energy and Economic Growth · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 4On this episode of Know Power, we welcome Abe Silverman, our special guest. Abe delves into the world of energy and power, focusing on MISO, the largest US-integrated market ISO…
- Unraveling the Complexities of Traditional Clearing Models and Their Impact on Transactions · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 3In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, JC Kneale, who is here to discuss traditional clearing models and the role of a clearing house. Not only does JC bring a…
- Moving Towards Decarbonization: Proposals for RTO and Market Development · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 2On this episode of Know Power, Rob Gramlich discusses various aspects related to the renewable energy sector. He points out that residential rates in the Southeast are higher in…
- From Concept to Commercial Success: The Journey of Energy Vault's Sustainable Energy Solutions · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 1Welcome back to Know Power, the podcast where we explore the latest developments and innovations in the world of renewable energy and power. In today's episode, we are diving…
- Challenges and Opportunities in the Renewable Energy Industry · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 6On this episode of Know Power, we delve into the complex world of solar panel manufacturing and the challenges faced by the global solar industry. From the impact of trade wars…
- Decarbonization in Transportation, Heavy Manufacturing, and Power Sectors · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 5On this episode of Know Power, Patrick Currier speaks with us about the challenges of addressing negative environmental impacts on communities with less political and economic…
- Distributed Generation and the Challenge for Regulators in Existing Markets · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 4On this episode of Know Power, Suedeen Kelly discusses various topics related to the energy sector, including stimulating demand for clean energy through community solar…
- Resiliency and Redundancy: The Role of Energy Storage · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 3On this episode of Know Power, we explore the role of states and companies in driving environmental change, as well as the growing opportunities in the energy market. We discuss…







