Between Two Turbines

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JAN 14

Where Engineering Meets the Bottom Line - Ginger Elbaum

Between Two Turbines — #05 | Ginger Elbaum E3 VP Operations, Ginger Elbaum joins host Josh Tate to explore how independent engineering helps turn complex energy projects into bankable realities. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience spanning power plant construction, field engineering, and project finance, Ginger explains how engineering judgment, financial scrutiny, and real-world lessons learned come together behind every major energy investment. The conversation covers the role of independent engineers in managing risk, translating technical complexity for lenders, and evaluating everything from emerging technologies to large-scale infrastructure projects. Ginger also shares her perspective on the future of energy, the challenges facing transmission and development timelines, and why experience, pragmatism, and calm decision-making matter more than ever as demand accelerates. Powered by NAES.

31 min
11/17/2025

Compliance First: Protecting People, Plants, & Performance - Mark Gollini

Between Two Turbines — #04 | Mark Gollini NAES Director of Compliance Services Mark Gollini joins host Josh Tate for a deep dive into the systems that keep the grid reliable and our environment protected. From the evolution of NERC regulations and the lessons learned from historic blackouts to the real risks of non-compliance, Mark breaks down why these standards matter — and what it takes for today’s plants to stay ahead of them. The conversation spans environmental permitting, emerging regulatory trends, the true cost of outages, and where the grid is headed as demand accelerates. Mark also shares his 20-year journey at NAES and why compliance is ultimately about protecting people, plants, and performance. Powered by NAES.

31 min
10/20/2025

Infrastructure MRI: Transforming Inspections with StratoSight - Paul Baltadonis

Between Two Turbines — #03 | Paul Baltadonis StratoSight SVP Paul Baltadonis joins host Josh Tate to discuss how advanced inspection technology is changing the way we manage infrastructure. From AI-driven drone surveys and 3D modeling to predictive maintenance and safety innovation, Paul explains how StratoSight is helping operators see what the human eye can’t — turning rooftop inspections into digital intelligence. Drawing on his experience leading maintenance and engineering at Amazon, he shares how data-driven insights are making facilities safer, smarter, and more reliable than ever. Powered by NAES.

28 min
09/12/2025

Next-Gen Power: AI, Robotics, & People - Nancy Armstrong

Between Two Turbines — #02 | Nancy Armstrong NAES Technical Program Director of Energy & Robotics Nancy Armstrong joins host Josh Tate to discuss how AI and robotics are transforming the power industry. From the workforce shortfall created by retiring operators to capturing decades of plant knowledge, Nancy explains how technology is stepping in to bridge the gap. The conversation covers predictive maintenance with robotics, AI as a tool for decision-making, and how small efficiency gains can deliver outsized impact for the grid. Nancy shares her perspective on what these changes mean for today’s workforce and how they shape the future of power generation. Powered by NAES.

34 min
08/25/2025

The Next Energy Revolution - Alan Bull

Between Two Turbines — #01 | Alan Bull In the debut episode of Between Two Turbines, NAES VP of O&M Services Alan Bull joins host Josh Tate for a conversation about the forces reshaping the power industry. From AI’s growing energy demands to small modular reactors, grid bottlenecks, and the future of electrification, Alan shares insider insight on where energy is headed — and what it means for the future. Powered by NAES

31 min

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The world of energy and the technology shaping it.Powered by NAES.

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