Energy Beat Podcast

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Energy Beat Podcast

Produced by the Association of Energy Services Professionals and hosted by Jen Szaro, this podcast brings to life stories and lessons from AESP members that are shaping the decarbonization of residential, commercial, and industrial power in North America.

  1. OCT 29

    Diverse Hiring Practices Fueling Energy Advances

    Discover the transformative world of clean energy workforce development with Paul Douglas, the dynamic president and CEO of the JPI Group. Join us as Paul shares his personal journey from a minority-focused workforce development program to leading one of the largest minority-owned companies in the energy efficiency sector. Explore how the JPI Group is harnessing state and federal funding to create high-paying jobs, bridge the wealth gap, and ensure underserved communities thrive. Learn about ...

    22 min

  2. AUG 29

    AI: Auto-Tune for Load Management

    In this episode of The Energy Beat Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy management with special guest Dr. Bill Burke, CEO of Virtual Peaker. Get ready to explore how AI is not just a buzzword but a powerful tool transforming the energy industry from the ground up.We kick off by tracing the origins of AI in popular culture and quickly shift to the present day, where Bill shares his journey of founding Virtual Peaker in 2015. Hear about his ambitious...

    38 min

  3. APR 26

    Managed Charging: Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution

    Join Jen and Franklin Energy's Lee Ann Head and Elizabeth Turnbull as they detail a surprisingly complex suite of customer attitudes towards managed charging based on their recent research. This episode offers a deep dive into how consumer attitudes are shifting on managed charging solutions and how we as an industry will need to reexamine our approaches based on consumer attitudes.Discover demographic shifts and consumer preferences, key trends (such as the rise of female and older EV buyers...

    39 min

  4. 08/31/2023

    Turning Schools into Energy-Efficient Powerhouses

    What happens when a mechanical engineer turns his attention to empowering schools and communities? You get Clay Hoover, a senior Program Manager with TVA Energy Right, who has redefined strategic energy management with his innovative School Uplift program. Clay's relentless dedication and unique approach have transformed schools into energy-efficient powerhouses, all while engaging students, teachers, and the community in conserving energy. School Uplift is not merely a program for reduc...

    26 min

  5. 07/17/2023

    From Trials to Triumph: Angie Bivens on Resilience, Leadership and the Emerging Professionals' Journey

    Have you ever wondered how life's challenges can ignite a fire of passion and resilience within you? Join us in a riveting conversation with an extraordinary guest, Angie Bivens. Trials and triumphs mark Angie's journey; from enduring personal struggles and a staggering energy bill, she found a passion that led her to become the Outreach Manager at Franklin Energy. Today, Angie uses her past to power her work to help others with their energy struggles. On today's podcast, she shares her journ...

    30 min

  6. 05/22/2023

    Do Energy Customers Trust You? We Have the Data.

    Nothing's more personal than entering someone's home. And for a flexible, clean grid to work, brands must do just that." At #AESPAnnual, we sat down with Dan Burak of Uplight to discuss some breaking research they've done on energy brands and consumer trust. Their data shows how consumers feel about energy brands and their potential collaborators. If you want your customers to open their homes to your solutions, you must check this out.

    27 min

  7. 03/29/2023

    DR Tips & Tricks for Equity w/ Jordan Folks

    Jen sat down with Jordan Folks of Opinion Dynamics for an intimate chat about the potential for pricing and demand response strategies as a tool for achieving energy equity goals. This is part one of a two-part on-site recording at AESP Annual. Stay tuned for part two!

    22 min

  8. 10/17/2022

    The Demand Flexibility Frontier w/ VPPs

    In this episode, Carmen Best of Recurve and Mark Romito of Elevation Home Energy Solutions join Jen to talk about VPPs. Specifically, they dive into how VPPs deliver value, how they are changing the utility-customer relationship, and work in a VERY important Star Wars v. Star Trek debate: is a VPP more like Krall, or an Ewok Village? You decide.

    44 min
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Produced by the Association of Energy Services Professionals and hosted by Jen Szaro, this podcast brings to life stories and lessons from AESP members that are shaping the decarbonization of residential, commercial, and industrial power in North America.

Information

  • Creator
    AESP
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Energy Beat Podcast
  • Show Website
    Energy Beat Podcast

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