EPRI Current
EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting how the world makes, moves, and uses energy. Each episode features insights from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the world’s preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization. Episodes also feature the practical expertise of energy industry leaders on a variety of topics and technologies that are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com
Episodes

Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
14. Embracing the Power of Large Language Models: Shaping the Future of AI
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Today we're diving into the remarkable world of artificial intelligence and language technology. ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm demonstrating its ability to generate human-like text and engage in meaningful conversations on a wide range of topics. Join us as we peel back the layers of this groundbreaking technology, exploring its creation applications, and the endless possibilities it offers. The previous paragraph was actually created by ChatGPT which sets up the topic of today’s conversation perfectly. Joining the show are two experts from EPRI, Christine Lee and Lea Boche to discuss generative AI, how it works, what uses it has in the energy industry, as well as some of its limitations. Listen in! Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
13. Supply Chain Opportunities for Clean Energy Technologies
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this episode, we welcome guest Robin Bedilion, Principal Project Manager at EPRI, to discuss the topic of supply chains and their impact on the energy industry. The conversation explores the challenges and considerations related to supply chains for various energy technologies, particularly those crucial for deep decarbonization efforts. Transportation, rare earth elements, and recycling and sustainability in the supply chain are also covered as well as the importance of collaboration, research, and innovation to address supply chain challenges and achieve a clean energy transition. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Links and Resources: Understanding Generation and Storage Technology Supply Chain Risks and Needs to Support Electric Utility Sector Decarbonization (3002023228): https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002023228 EPRI’s Research and Development to Address Supply Chain for Today and the Energy Transition (3002027966): https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002027966 Electric Utility Workforce Development and Decarbonization (3002023229): https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002023229 Advanced Reactor Roadmap Phase 1: North America (3002027504): https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002027504 Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
12. Extreme Heat: How the Changing Climate Raises the Risk
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
In this episode of The EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is joined by Erik Smith, a climate resilience analyst, and Dan Kirk-Davidoff, an atmospheric scientist and Senior Technical Leader, both from EPRI's Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group. The conversation focuses on extreme heat climate data modeling and forecasting for energy system resilience. Listen in as they explore the distinction between weather and climate in relation to extreme heat events and discuss the challenges and opportunities in preparing energy systems for future climate changes. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Links and Resources: Energy Systems and Climate Analysis (ESCA) https://esca.epri.com/index.html Global Mapping | Climate at a Glance | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (noaa.gov) Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
11. Securing Our Energy Future: The Value of Resource Adequacy
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
This episode of the EPRI Current Podcast dives into the crucial and timely topic of Resource Adequacy, exploring the process of ensuring that energy systems have enough capacity to meet customer demands. Joining host Bill Florence are EPRI’s Senior Engineer, Irene Danti Lopez, and Techinical Leader, Genevieve de Mijolla to discuss EPRI’s multi-year initiative and research program to focus on the issue of Resource Adequacy. This conversation also looks at the changing resource mix, including renewables, and the effects of climate change, as well as examines how Resource Adequacy modeling can accurately model extreme weather events and climate change. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Links and Resources: Resource Adequacy Philosophy: A Guide to Resource Adequacy Concepts and Approaches: https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002024368 Representing the Demand Side in Resource Adequacy: https://www.esig.energy/representing-the-demand-side-in-resource-adequacy/ Redefining Resource Adequacy for Modern Power Systems: https://www.esig.energy/resource-adequacy-for-modern-power-systems/ Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
10. Energy Storage: Global Opportunities
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
The topic of this episode is energy storage and the road to COP28. We are joined by two EPRI experts, Andrew Maxon and Zaid Al Ansari, for this conversation about global opportunities in energy storage. Listen in to learn more about the research EPRI is currently working on, a breakdown of the different types of energy storage needed and why, as well as a discussion on why this is such an important topic and EPRI’s activities in the Middle East and the upcoming COP28 event. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ and https://msites.epri.com/COP28 If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Links and Resources: Energy Storage Roadmap: 2022 Update (epri.com) EPRI’s road to COP28: EPRI: On the Road to COP28 | EPRI Micro Sites Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
9. Blowing in the Wind: Wind Energy’s Growth as a Global Clean Energy Source
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Our guests on this episode of The EPRI Current are Renewable Energy R&D Program Manager, Brandon Fitchett, and Offshore Wind R&D Lead, Curtiss Fox. This conversation explores wind energy and its unique challenges and opportunities, and its growth as a global clean energy source. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Additional Resources: EPRI’s Wind R&D program page: epri.co/wind EPRI’s WinNER 40+ GW wind component reliability benchmarking effort example output: https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002021422 WinNER web-based tool: https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002025605 EPRI’s offshore wind interest group: www.epri.com/owig About Guest, Brandon Fitchett Brandon Fitchett leads wind energy R&D at the ElectricPower Research Institute (EPRI). EPRI’s Renewable Power Generation programs provide innovative technology evaluation and expertise to develop balanced, science-based strategies to support development and long-term management of wind power assets. These strategies include optimizing reliability, performance, cost, and operations & maintenance. Before joining EPRI in 2016, Brandon held engineering management positions at multiple wind turbine OEMs for blade design, system integration, aerodynamics, and operations engineering. Prior to entering the wind industry in 2007, Brandon worked in aerial drone R&D and on-orbit satellite operations. Brandon holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aerospace engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park. Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
8. From Phishing to Fences: A Look at Cyber and Physical Grid Security
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
In this episode, Cyber Security Program manager, Ben Sooter and Substations Program Manager Erika Willis talk about security, both the physical security of our infrastructure and cyber security of our energy system and grid. Listen in to learn about the types of threats the energy system may experience and what the incredible team at EPRI is doing to combat them. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Wednesday May 24, 2023
7. Pollinator Power Party Preview
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
In this episode, join EPRI’s Jessica Fox and Pollinator Partnership’s Kelly Bills as we discuss the upcoming Pollinator Power Party and the research done on the intersection of the clean energy transition and pollinator conservation. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Tuesday May 09, 2023
6. Fusion: A Game-Changing Clean Energy Technology?
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Fusion is a potentially game changing technology that offers the promise of an unlimited supply of clean energy in the future. On this episode, we are joined by two experts from EPRI’s Transformative Nuclear Technologies Team, Dr. Andrew Sowder, Senior Technical Executive and scientist/engineer Diana Grandas. Listen in to learn more about fusion and fusion energy. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com

Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
5. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – The Circular Economy
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In this special Earth Month edition of the EPRI Current we are joined by EPRI Experts Dr. Stephanie Shaw, Technical Executive at EPRI and Cara Libby Principal Technical Leader at EPRI in our Renewable Generation Team to talk about the circular economy and how “reduce reuse and recycle” applies to the electric sector. Also discussed is what the circular economy is, how it relates to the electric industry, its barriers, and EPRI’s forward-looking efforts towards a decarbonized future and clean energy technologies. Learn more at https://www.epri.com/ If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and share! And please consider leaving a review and rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. Follow EPRI: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epri/ Twitter https://twitter.com/EPRINews EPRI Current examines key issues and new R&D impacting the energy transition. Each episode features insights from EPRI, the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, and from other energy industry leaders. We also discuss how innovative technologies are shaping the global energy future. Learn more at www.epri.com