Watt's Next: Exploring Climatetech and Utility Innovation
by Stephen M. Collins
Latest episode
S2E10 - Virtual Power Plants Commercial Liftoff
S2E10 - Virtual Power Plants Commercial Liftoff
About this podcast
Get ready to plug in and power up with 'Watt's Next,' a podcast series breaking down new white papers, blogs, videos, and other public resources highlighting utility innovation. Note: this podcast is created entirely with Generative AI, demonstrating new innovations!
Each episode offers a short, insightful discussion with friendly experts, keeping you informed and entertained as we navigate the road to a clean, sustainable energy future.
Season 1: PG&E's 2024 R&D Strategy Report
Season 2: DOE Liftoff Reports
Episodes
- S2E10 - Virtual Power Plants Commercial Liftoff · 7 min · Season 2 Episode 10Virtual Power Plants are reshaping our energy future! This episode dives into the DOE’s VPP Liftoff report, revealing how VPPs can aggregate distributed energy resources to…
- S2E9 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Commercial Liftoff · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 9Aviation is going green—soaring with Sustainable Aviation Fuel! This episode breaks down the DOE’s SAF Liftoff report, exploring how SAF can decarbonize the skies and create a…
- S2E8 - Offshore Wind Commercial Liftoff · 9 min · Season 2 Episode 8Offshore wind is on the rise! This episode explores the DOE’s Offshore Wind Liftoff report, highlighting its role in achieving clean energy goals. Discover how 100+ GW of…
- S2E7 - Next-Generation Geothermal Power Commercial Liftoff · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 7Geothermal energy is heating up—literally! This episode delves into the DOE's "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff" report, showcasing how next-gen geothermal could revolutionize…
- S2E6 - Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Commercial Liftoff · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 6What’s the key to a resilient, decarbonized grid? Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES)! This episode unpacks the DOE's "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff" report, exploring how LDES…
- S2E5 - Innovative Grid Deployment Commercial Liftoff · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 5How can we modernize the grid to handle soaring electricity demands and support a cleaner future? In this episode, we unpack the Department of Energy's "Innovative Grid…
- S2E4 - Industrial Decarbonization Commercial Liftoff · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 4This episode dives into the DOE's "Industrial Decarbonization Liftoff" report, unraveling pathways to slash emissions in sectors like steel, refining, and glass. Our hosts tackle…
- S2E3 - Clean Hydrogen Commercial Liftoff · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode of Watt’s Next, we dive into the U.S. Department of Energy’s roadmap for clean hydrogen. From its potential to decarbonize 25% of global CO2 emissions to the…
- S2E2 - Carbon Management Commercial Liftoff · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode of Watt’s Next, we explore the Department of Energy’s blueprint for scaling carbon management to meet ambitious climate goals. Join us as we decode key strategies…
- S2E1 - Advanced Nuclear Commercial Liftoff · 11 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode, we kick off Season 2 by diving into the Department of Energy’s updated report on advanced nuclear energy. Discover why nuclear is poised to triple its capacity…
- S1E10 - The Path to Net Zero: Stewarding a Clean Energy Future · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 10PG&E's ultimate goal is a net zero energy system. This final episode looks at the initiatives underway to make that happen, including renewable energy expansion, emissions…
- S1E9 - Climate Resilience: Adapting to a Changing World · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 9How do you make an entire utility resilient to climate change? We explore PG&E's climate resilience strategies, focusing on enhancing their data, scenario planning, and…
- S1E8 - The Gas System: Safer, Cleaner, Better · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 8Even as we electrify, natural gas remains an important part of the energy mix. This episode explores PG&E's plans for making their gas system safer, more reliable, and cleaner…
- S1E7 - Wildfire Prevention: Innovation at the Forefront · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 7Wildfire prevention is about more than just putting out fires—it's about using technology to predict and prevent them. In this episode, we explore PG&E's initiatives to monitor…
- S1E6 - Undergrounding: Digging Deep for Resilience · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 6Wildfire risk is a serious challenge for California. PG&E's undergrounding initiatives aim to make the energy grid safer and more resilient. Join us as we discuss why this…
- S1E5 - Supply & Load Management: Meeting Demand, Smartly · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 5Managing supply and load effectively is at the heart of creating a resilient energy system. In this episode, we break down PG&E's load management strategies and discuss…
- S1E4 - Integrated Grid Planning & Transmission Strategy: Building Tomorrow's Grid · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 4PG&E's grid is changing—fast. This episode dives into how PG&E plans to handle rapid load growth due to electrification and AI data centers. We cover their strategies for grid…
- S1E3 - Electric Vehicles: Driving Change · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 3Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the future, and PG&E is all in. In this episode, we discuss their strategy to make EV adoption easier, faster, and more accessible for all. We'll…
- S1E2 - The AI-Enabled Utility: A New Frontier · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 2Artificial Intelligence is the buzzword of the year, but how can AI revolutionize a utility company like PG&E? In this episode, we discuss what AI means for utilities, what's new…
- S1E1 - True North: PG&E's Vision for Innovation · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 1In our premiere episode, we're diving into PG&E's True North Strategy. We'll explore how this strategy guides PG&E's approach to innovation and why they felt compelled to publish…
