Elemental Energy: Simplifying Decarbonization

Marcia Leonard

Elemental Energy is the podcast helping bridge oil and gas and electricity. Here we introduce emerging low carbon technologies associated with the energy transition.  This podcast simplifies decarbonization, giving you positive insight on the energy transition.  

  1. 06/20/2024

    032: CEO of Idaho Power, Lisa Grow - Delivering Safe, Reliable, Affordable, and Clean Electricity

    Text me your feedback! This episode I am joined by Lisa Grow, CEO of Idaho Power. We discuss how the state is achieving reliability that is safe, clean and affordable. Idaho has a substantial mix of hydropower, with a healthy mix of natural gas, coal, geothermal, biomass, solar, and wind. They also have plans to exit coal and deliver 100% clean energy by 2045. The progression of phasing out coal and integrating clean energy is happening for her team rapidly and her leadership has been an amazing testament for them to achieve it! I am such a fan of her as an individual – she embodies strong, compassionate, leadership and you can see how she serves others in her everyday role as CEO. You can hear it the conversation we have. Tune in to discover some of the following:    - Why Safe, Reliable, Affordable and Clean energy is the proper prioritization of energy delivery - The strong history of clean energy provision in the sate of Idaho - Data Center Production demands in the 100’s of MWs – creating mega loads on the power system - Deregulated versus unregulated markets -Electrification from the CEO of a Utilities Company’s view -Clean energy vs. renewable energy -Explanation of Renewable Energy Credits -SMR Market evolvement Also note – I say the oil and gas market is not regulated, I meant to state they are a form of a DEregulated market. The differences in regulated versus deregulated is below. This is a very typical term in the electricity space. ·  Deregulated markets prioritize competition and give consumers more control over their choices. ·  Regulated markets offer stability and predictability in terms of costs and reliability.   Learn more about Lisa and Idaho Power here: https://www.idahopower.com/about-us/company-information/officer-profiles/ Also, be sure to check out the 100% Clean Energy by 2045 Initiative they are striving to achieve: https://www.idahopower.com/energy-environment/energy/clean-today-cleaner-tomorrow/ Support the show

    43 min
  2. 04/25/2024

    028: LIVE Advanced Nuclear Reactor Summit XI with Tay Stevenson, Industrial Applications for Nuclear Power

    Text me your feedback! From data centers to industrial and petrochemical integration, the new and novel applications of advanced reactors is gaining heavy traction! Join Tay Stevenson and I in a live two-day recap of the United States Nuclear Industry Council’s Advanced Reactor Summit. The shift in possibility from large, conventional power facilities for utilities (1000MW and above) to smaller, more bespoke nuclear applications is happening. Funding is being generated from new and private parties which is amplifying focus from not just the developers of technology, but also the new customer bases and legislature.  Texas openly displaying their “Welcome Mat” with Honorary Cody Harris, Texas House Representative presenting a large image with narrative on how we are making the state a nuclear policy a friendly environment, DOW Chemicals and Natura Resources proving it.    “I know we have the facts on our side, and the people working on it truly care." – Tay Stevenson   Thank you Jeffrey Merrifield, Todd Abrajano and The USNIC for one of the most well thought out, curated conferences I have had the pleasure of attending.   In this episode we discuss: -Applications on nuclear into new industries other than utility space -Supplying thermal heat, electricity, and decarbonization possibilities -DOW Seadrift Nuclear Integration -Natura Resources Abilene Christian University SMR -Oklo and Diamondback rallying to support the predicted 20GW necessary for the Permin Basin Operations -Fuel sources and reactors being tailored to meet specific applications -Understanding the US Fuel Cycle and non-recycle waste position -Domestic, high level fuel and waste overview -Nuclear waste proliferation -Achieving energy abundance Support the show

    39 min

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Elemental Energy is the podcast helping bridge oil and gas and electricity. Here we introduce emerging low carbon technologies associated with the energy transition.  This podcast simplifies decarbonization, giving you positive insight on the energy transition.