Cutting Carbon
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsClimate change is the dialogue of our future. With the “Cutting Carbon” podcast series, GE Gas Power joins the conversation in a meaningful way. We provide the basics of decarbonization, the technologies behind and how we can implement them into how we generate electricity in the future. Join our host Jeff Goldmeer, GE’s fuel guy, as we bring various guests and exciting perspectives together. Questions or ideas? Email us at [email protected].
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Ep. 58: Stronger Together: Collaboration and Conversation as Strategy Across GE Vernova
January 24, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWrapping up a high-energy season of Cutting Carbon focused on GE Vernova’s Electrification segment is Heather Chalmers, President - Growth Markets, on GE Vernova’s Strategy team. Heather joins Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht to talk through the multi-faced layers of the energy transition conversation as we enter 2024. Heather highlights the company’s role as a convener of both public and private sector leaders and subject matter experts to ensure transparency and alignment on some of t...
Ep. 57: Turning the Key to Electricity: Meet GE Vernova’s Power Conversion Business
January 24, 2024 08:55 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat do flipping a light switch, plugging in a laptop, and marine propulsion have in common? All of these actions are enabled by the technologies and processed developed by GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business. As the final link between the electricity produced in the field and transported via the grid before being accessed by billions of people across the globe each day, Power Conversion plays a truly “powerful” role in the broader energy transition journey. Business CEO Philippe Piron jo...
Ep. 56: A System of Systems: The Careful Orchestration Behind Solar & Storage Solutions
January 24, 2024 08:50 - 25 minutes - 23 MBPrakash Chandra, CEO of GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business, talks you through the company’s latest business unit, focusing on its new technology and system solutions for global customers. Over the course of their conversation, Prakash also illuminates the growing role that solar power is set to play in the energy transition, highlighting how GE Vernova is helping to lead in the continued evolution, testing, and deployment of these critical technologies—all with the help of the n...
Ep. 55: The Electron Superhighway: Mapping out Grid Solutions
January 24, 2024 08:45 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBPhilippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification segment, leads Jeff and Brian through a deep dive of its Grid Solutions business. Over the course of their discussion, Philippe showcases the dynamic role this business plays in transmitting and converting electricity into solutions leveraged by every industry worldwide. Philippe underscores the critical role of the grid in delivering reliable, sustainable, and accessible electricity across the globe and highlights key projects and exciting...
Ep. 54: Forecasting for the Future: The Role of Digital in the Energy Transition
January 24, 2024 08:40 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBFor the debut episode of our ninth season, hosts Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht are joined by Scott Reese, CEO of GE Vernova’s Digital business. The energy transition cannot happen without software and in this episode, Scott unpacks how Digital is providing the pathway for power generation, distribution, and consumption. This engaging conversation offers insight into the role of software in safeguarding the transmission of energy, helping customers guard against a vast array of challe...
Ep. 53: Co-Creating the Future: How We Finance the Energy Transition
September 18, 2023 07:55 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBFinancial Services has deployed sizeable capital into energy projects globally through development financing, direct equity investments, and capital raising from private and public financial institutions. Nomi Ahmad, Financial Services CEO, joins Jeff and Brian to break down the pivotal role the Financial Services business plays in navigating a multiplicity of industry, political and financial nuances to support these dynamic and innovative projects for our customers across the globe and sup...
Ep. 52: Steady as the River Runs: A Journey Through Hydro Power
September 18, 2023 07:50 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBFrederic Ribieras, newly appointed CEO for GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business, joins Jeff and Brian to share his excitement for the role hydroelectric power will continue to play in the global energy transition, feeding the grid with carbon-free, dispatchable and storable power. Over the course of their conversation, the trio break down the major types of hydro power generation projects and processes, and emphasizes how combatting climate change will require the support of a combination of en...
Ep. 51: Collaborate to Innovate: A GE Hitachi Nuclear Story
September 18, 2023 07:45 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBJay Wileman, President & CEO of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy leads our hosts in an engaging discussion about the nuclear business, illuminating the role of nuclear energy in the global energy transition while highlighting its history, strong global footprint, and innovative technologies. During their conversation, Jay showcases why nuclear energy is so exciting at present, particularly around the development of GE’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor, increased global policy support and promising m...
Ep. 50: Crossing a Bridge: A New Journey for Steam Power
September 18, 2023 07:40 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this conversation with Jeff and Brian, Valerie Marjollet, CEO of GE Vernova’s Steam Power business, joins to talk about the current transformational journey Steam is on to become a services-focused business. Steam Power remains dedicated to delivering for its customers through safe, quality project execution. Valerie leads Jeff and Brian in discussion of this evolution, breaking down the mechanics of Steam Power today and sharing what it means to her to lead a part of such a purpose-based...
Ep. 49: Building on the Cornerstone: Gas Power’s Energy Transition Journey
September 18, 2023 07:35 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBThe discourse surrounding gas power today cements it as an integral part of the energy transition, both as a bridge for the expansion of renewables, and as a foundational and evolutionary source of power generation in its own right. Eric Gray, CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, guides Jeff and Brian on a journey through Gas Power’s historical significance and series of innovative technologies—including aeroderivative gas turbines, hydrogen (as a zero-carbon fuel), and carbon capture (CC...
Ep. 48: A Duty to Maintain: The Energy Behind GE Vernova's Power Businesses
September 18, 2023 07:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MBGE Vernova’s Power CEO Mavi Zingoni has more than twenty years of energy industry leadership under her belt. Kicking off a series of deep-dive discussions on GE Vernova’s Power businesses, Mavi joins Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht to share her perspective on the pivotal role these businesses will play in the energy transition and why she’s passionate about leading a dynamic team with “the energy to change the world.” Follow Mavi on LinkedIn Follow Jeff on LinkedIn Follow Brian on ...
Ep. 47: Blades: The Secret Sauce of Wind Energy
April 17, 2023 07:55 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBCEO of GE Vernova’s LM Wind Power business, Olivier Fontan, joins Jeff and Brian to discuss the complex ecosystem of wind turbine blade construction and manufacturing. Olivier covers the lifecycle of wind turbine blade, showcasing how wind turbine blade manufacturing will need to scale to meet massive demand growth. Follow Olivier on LinkedIn Learn more about LM Wind Power Follow Jeff & Brian on LinkedIn Learn more about GE Vernova Catch up on older episodes of Cutting Carbon here or wh...
Ep. 46: Offshore Wind: Harnessing Giant Wind at Sea
April 17, 2023 07:50 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThough a relatively new industry, offshore wind technology will play a pivotal role in supporting the global energy transition. Listen as Jan Kjaersgaard, CEO of GE’s Offshore Wind business, guides Jeff and Brian through the fascinating history and bright future of this technology while highlighting its evolutionary strides, unique advantages, and landmark technology: the Haliade-X platform. Follow Jan on LinkedIn Follow Jeff & Brian on LinkedIn Learn more about GE Vernova Catch up on o...
Ep. 45: Onshore Wind: Unleashing Limitless Energy
April 17, 2023 07:45 - 31 minutes - 29 MBBuilding on the conversation from our last episode, Vic Abate, CEO of GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business leads Jeff and Brian down the exciting road ahead for wind energy technology following the passage of the IRA in the US. Vic shares how Onshore Wind teams are leading with quality, safety, and innovation, all with a keen eye on delivering for evolving market needs and remaining focused on decarbonization and creating opportunities within the energy industry. Follow Vic on LinkedIn Watch...
Ep. 44: GE Vernova & 2023’s Key Climate Action Themes
April 17, 2023 07:40 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has spurred growth and development opportunities for decarbonization and renewable energy technologies and the communities they serve. Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Engagement and Government Affairs for GE Vernova, breaks down the profound impact of these policies, sharing five key “tailwinds” for climate action in 2023 and highlighting how the GE Vernova team is working to create a more sustainable future. Follow R...
Ep. 43: Meet GE Vernova
April 17, 2023 07:35 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBJoin Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they kick off an exciting three-season journey to introduce listeners to GE Vernova and share how our leading technology and solutions companies have “the energy to change the world.” The adventure begins with a conversation around sustainability, decarbonization, and electrification before diving into a discussion with leaders of GE Vernova’s Renewable energy businesses: Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, and LM Wind Power. Follow Jeff & Brian on Li...
Ep. 42: Not Just a Bill: How Policy Shapes Energy Infrastructure
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBSo far on this season of Cutting Carbon, we’ve focused on the physical infrastructure supporting power generation and energy transition projects. Alongside Dr. Jennifer Wilcox, Jeff and Brian examine the relationship between governmental policy and energy and discuss the ways in which the public and private sectors can work together to support the research and development of the new projects and technologies--including CCUS and hydrogen-related projects--that will be critical to supporting t...
Ep. 41: Water is for More Than Just Drinking
December 07, 2022 09:55 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Jeff and Brian are joined by Tomás Bredariol, an Energy and Environmental Policy Analyst at the International Energy Agency, who helps break down the critical role water plays in nearly every aspect of energy systems. Over the course of their conversation, Tomas elaborates on the complex network of operations across the energy industry that both impact and are impacted by these water-driven processes, the demand for which is only expected to grow as the realities of climate ...
Ep. 40: You Captured the Carbon, Now What?
December 07, 2022 09:50 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBJoin hosts Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they connect the dots of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage with Dan Cole, Vice President of CCUS, Commercial Development and Government Relations for Denbury. Over the course of their conversation, Dan sheds light on how captured carbon makes its way to a storage location and shares details on the robust safety measures in place to monitor and maintain these pipelines, and offers insights into how recent political developments in the...
Ep. 39: You Can't Ignore the World’s Largest Source of Energy Storage
December 07, 2022 09:45 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBJeff and Brian continue their examination of energy infrastructure in conversation with Robert Gleitz, a delegate of the board of the Nant de Drance Pumped Hydro Power Plant in Switzerland. Over the course of their conversation, the trio examine the pivotal role energy storage will play in the energy transition, providing an avenue for sustainable, reliable power generation. Robert also breaks down the process of pumped hydro and shares how the team at Nant de Drance brought this innovative ...
Ep 38: A Look Back to Move Forward: Lessons Learned from the Digital Grid
December 07, 2022 09:40 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLeveraging three decade’s worth of leadership experience across the energy industry, Audrey Zibelman, now an advisor to the Biden Administration as a member of the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council, sits down with Jeff and Brian to discuss the technological, regulatory and financial innovation necessary to ensure a successful energy transition and how the grid needs to evolve to support the next wave of electrification. They review best practices from around the world, inc...
Ep. 37: The ISO: Air Traffic Controllers of the Energy Industry
December 07, 2022 09:35 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIndependent System Operators (ISOs) are the air traffic controllers of the power generation world. Learn more as Jennifer Curran, Senior Vice President, Planning and Operations & Chief Compliance Officer at MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator), stops by to help Jeff and Brian connect the dots on how we transport electricity from point A to point B via the grid to support reliable, sustainable access to power across geographies, leveraging innovative technologies and diverse resour...
Ep. 36: All the Critical Pieces of the Energy Transition Puzzle
December 07, 2022 09:30 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBOver the last five seasons of Cutting Carbon, hosts Dr. Jeffrey Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht have helped listeners build foundational knowledge on today’s energy transition landscape, defining key terms and illuminating the myriad technologies, projects, and processes at play. This season, we dive deeper, examining the critical role infrastructure plays in supporting and sustaining these innovative technologies. Listen as Jeff and Brian set the stage for another exciting season to come. Thes...
Stand and Deliver: Going inside COP27 with GE and EPRI
November 30, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBUN Secretary-General António Guterres set the tone for the recent Conference of the Parties (COP27) with this deeply resonant statement: “The world is watching and has a simple message to all of us: stand and deliver.” Listen as Jeff and Brian take you inside COP27, held from November 6-18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Joining them in this timely conversation are conference attendees Roger Martella, GE’s Chief Sustainability Officer, and Arshad Mansoor, President and CEO of the Electric Power R...
Ep. 34: Education
June 01, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBHigh-quality, equitable science education will play a critical role in empowering the next generation of leaders poised to confront the energy trilemma and climate change. In the final episode of the season, Jeff and Brian speak with Dr. Erika Shugart, Executive Director of The National Science Teaching Association, about how the need for the skills gleaned from student’s scientific exploration manifests itself in all professional spaces, making students' development of these skills and expe...
Ep. 33: Agriculture
June 01, 2022 07:55 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAgriculture is both a cause and effect within the broader climate change discussion. Jeff and Brian speak with Dr. Marci Baranski, Program Management Officer in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) about the role that agriculture plays in climate change. Over the course of their conversation, they discuss agriculture as a "hyper-local" industry shaped by a wide variety of social, technological, and environmental factors, while detailing some of the UNEP's exciting global projects ...
Ep. 32: Buildings & Real Estate
June 01, 2022 07:50 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThough traditionally seen as static objects, buildings are a new area of decarbonization innovation, as exciting advancements in building controls and digitization have the potential to help us create more intelligent, energy-responsive structures, adjusting output as demand increases or decreases, resulting in structures that are more efficient and produce fewer carbon emissions. Leading Jeff and Brian in the exploration of this dynamic space is David Dorney, VP of Industrial Refrigeration,...
Ep. 31: Long Haul Shipping & Trucks
June 01, 2022 07:45 - 36 minutes - 82.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht are joined by Craig Harper, Chief Sustainability Officer & EVP for J.B. Hunt Transportation Services, to discuss the technologies and practices the company is using to help pave a path of sustainability for long-haul shipping operations in North America. They'll give an overview of the infrastructure-related challenges associated with increasing efficiency at such a large scale, while considering the wide-ranging possibilities for the fu...
Ep. 30: Personal Transportation & Buses
June 01, 2022 07:40 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHow can a fleet of electric school buses assist with power generation during a summer surge? In what ways can battery electric technologies support the expansion of cleaner transportation at scale? Join Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they speak with Gareth Joyce, CEO of Proterra, an innovative company in the American commercial vehicle and EV technology space, as they dive into these questions and more, emphasizing the actions we can all take in our local communities to advance cle...
Ep. 29: National Grid & Electric Vehicles
June 01, 2022 07:35 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBThe transportation sector has recently overtaken power generation as one of the top drivers in overall greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Join Jeff and Brian as they chat with Ryan Wheeler, Fleet Electrification Product Owner at National Grid, a regional electric and gas utility in the northeastern United States, about the critical role that fleet vehicle electrification is expected to play in reducing the industry's carbon footprint, while contributing to significant cost savings and publ...
Ep. 28: The Future of Flight, Pt. 2
June 01, 2022 07:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBBuilding on their dynamic discussion in Part 1, Arjan Hegeman, Jeff, and Brian explore the challenges and opportunities at play in the aviation industry as it works to drive forward critical progress in global sustainability and decarbonization efforts. The discussion focuses on some of GE Aviation’s exciting partnerships within the aviation and aerospace industries, such as NASA’s hybrid electric flight project, that are bringing to innovation and new possibilities to the future of flight. ...
Ep. 27: The Future of Flight, Pt. 1
June 01, 2022 07:25 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn the first of our two-part series on the future of flight, Jeff and Brian speak with Arjan Hegeman, General Manager for Advanced Technologies at GE Aviation, about the innovative projects and technologies in development within the industry that are driving reduced carbon emissions while maintaining safety as the top priority. Join us as we examine the ways in which sustainable aviation fuels fit within the current state of industry infrastructure, and dive deeper into the topics of hydrog...
Ep. 26: Introduction--Decarbonization Closer to Home
June 01, 2022 07:20 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MBCreating real change in a decade of action to decarbonize our power industry will take all of us, and opportunities to make an impact are everywhere. In Season 5 of Cutting Carbon, we bring the decarbonization discussion closer to home. Listen as Dr. Jeffrey Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht set the stage for the exciting conversations to come in this season. With topics ranging from transportation and buildings to agriculture and education, there are conversations in this next season that you do...
Ep. 25: Around the World: U.S.
December 02, 2021 08:55 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn our final episode of Season 4, we are focusing on U.S. policy with Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer at GE. We'll discuss current policies with a U.S. lens as the country is moving towards their aggressive goals to reduce greenhouse emissions. Roger Martella Bio GE Sustainability Website GE Energy Transition Website For more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE’s Power business on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the Cutting Carbon ...
Ep. 24: Around the World: Canada
December 02, 2021 08:50 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFor this episode we shift our focus to Canada. Jeff and Brian are joined by Heather Chalmers, the President and CEO of GE Canada and they lead the conversation on current technologies and policies taking place in Canada's sphere. "How Canada Can Lead Amid the Global Energy Transition," (Opinion) Heather Chalmers, The Globe and Mail For more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE’s Power business on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the Cutting Carbon pod...
Ep. 23: Around the World: Middle East
December 02, 2021 08:45 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOur hosts take you further around the world, now to the Middle East. Together with our guest, Salman Abdulla, Executive Vice President of health, safety, sustainability, environment and quality at the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), we'll exchange views about topics concerning policy and aIuminum production in the region. About CelestiAl How aluminum is made For more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE’s Power business on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can learn mo...
Ep. 22: Around the World: Europe
December 02, 2021 08:40 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBDr. James Watson, Security General of Eurogas, gives us insight into the European gas industry at large and their significance on European economy, and the importance of innovation. We look at all the moving parts of this industry and it's impact on the region and the rest of the world. Eurogas Website Eurogas on Twitter Eurogas on LinkedIn For more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE’s Power business on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the Cutting...
Ep. 21: Around the World: Australia
December 02, 2021 08:35 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBWe switch gears this season by looking at policy from various international perspectives. In this episode, we are joined by Mark Collette, Managing Director of EnergyAustralia and we discuss local energy and climate topics and talk about Australia's journey to net zero. About EnergyAustralia Mark Collette Bio GE and EnergyAustralia Announce Tallawarra B project For more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE’s Power business on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can learn ...
Ep. 20: The Economics of Carbon
December 02, 2021 08:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWith our guest Tom Kerr, Lead Climate Scientist for the South Asia region for the World Bank, we kick off a discussion around global climate policy. We'll take a look at the World Bank and its fundamental role in combating climate change and pushing for expanding prosperity globally. About The World Bank Tom Kerr Bio The World Bank's South Asia Climate Roadmap For more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE’s Power business on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can lear...
Special Episode: COP26
October 29, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBJeff and Brian take you inside the upcoming Conference of Parties 26 (COP26) event hosted in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31-November 12 to help you understand what the event is, what key topics will be discussed, and most importantly, what potential action may emerge from the talks. As world leaders and thousands of attendees gather to host 'an event many believe to be the world's best last chance to get runaway climate change under control,' we help you cut through the headlines and hype...
Ep. 18: Answering Your Questions
July 22, 2021 09:10 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWhile listening to the past season you might have some unanswered questions that popped into your head regarding the future of energy. Our hosts Jeff and Brian take time to answer listener questions from the past two seasons of Cutting Carbon. For more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE’s Power business on Twitter (https://twitter.com/GE_Power) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gepower/). You can learn more about the Cutting Carbon podcast here: https:...
Ep. 17: Direct Air Capture
July 22, 2021 09:05 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIt's easy to assume that releasing carbon into the atmosphere is similar to squeezing toothpaste out of the tube and not being able to put it back in. That there might not be an easy solution to suck it up and put it into a 'tube.' However, we discuss how this might be wrong. Today, our hosts Jeff and Brian will talk about the technologies that may have the ability to reverse climate change. >Meet Carlos Haertel, Chief Technology Officer, Climeworks AG: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ca...
Ep. 16: Energy Storage
July 22, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe energy storage you probably recognize is the batteries in your remote, which offer short term use of a technology. However, as we look into the future, long-duration energy storage is the game changer that you might not know about. We will discuss the diversity of these technologies today with Jason Burwen, the current CEO of the Energy Storage Association. >Meet Jason Burwen - Current CEO, Energy Storage Association: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jburwen/ >Energy Storage Association...
Ep. 15: Nuclear Energy & Small Modular Reactors
July 22, 2021 08:55 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBNuclear energy will continue to play a critical role in the energy transition as the largest provider of carbon-free electricity in the world today. In this episode, we look at a facet of this technology's future - smaller, more modular nuclear reactors that can provide safer, more reliable, and cost-effective electricity. >Meet Jay Wileman, President & CEO, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtwileman/) >GE website for Nuclear power: https://nuclear.gepower.com/ ...
Ep. 14: Digital & the Grid
July 22, 2021 08:50 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWhen you flip on a light switch, do you ever wonder where the power comes from? Find out as we go into detail about the 'most complex machine ever built on the planet' with guests Colin Parris, Chief Technology Officer, GE Digital, and Linda Rae, General Manager for Power, GE Digital. During this conversation, we navigate the complex topic of the electricity grid, including how we keep it secure, reliable, and able to keep pace with powering our growing world. >Meet Colin Parris - Chief ...
Ep. 13: Renewable Energy & Offshore Wind
July 22, 2021 08:45 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWind turbines, but on water? Wind turbines dot today's countryside at home or abroad, but the next area where renewable energy is set to grow exponentially is actually on the world's seas and oceans. Our guest John Lavelle, the CEO of GE's Offshore Wind business, helps us unpack the topic of offshore turbines and the technology's growing impact on the world. >Meet John Lavelle, CEO, Offshore Wind, GE Renewable Energy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lavelle/ >GE Offshore Wind Power w...
Ep. 12: Lessons from Texas
March 30, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThe February 2021 winter storm in Texas that left millions of people without power was a tragedy. Brian and Jeff discuss what happened to both electricity supply and demand in Texas leading up to, and during the crisis. Examining what happened provides an opportunity to reflect on how we might prevent similar situations from happening in the future, especially as we may be become more reliant on a few sources of electricity. >Read GE's whitepaper on the recent February weather event in...
Ep. 11: Talking Carbon with CPV
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHave you ever wanted to hear about the decarbonization of power from the perspective of a company that develops both renewable and natural gas power projects? Here's your opportunity. Jeff and Brian are joined by Tom Rumsey, SVP of External and Regulatory Affair, at Competitive Power Ventures (CPV). Tom provides his views on many facets of decarbonizing the power sector including policy, regional electric power systems, and technology. >Meet Tom Rumsey - https://www.linkedin.com/in...
Ep. 10: Carbon in = Carbon Out
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThe use of capture technologies to abate carbon emissions depends on our ability to use or store CO2. The good news is that the geological storage of CO2 has been ongoing for decades. Our guest, Chris Consoli, a senior consultant at the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI), explains the geological science behind carbon capture. Chris provides technical details, key statistics, and real world examples. >Meet Chris Consoli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-cons...
Ep. 9: Carbon Capture: Finding the Red Marbles
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBImagine operating a power plant on traditional fuels, like natural gas or LNG, but with reduced carbon emissions. This is the potential impact of post-combustion carbon capture technologies. These systems, when applied to power plants, can remove (or capture) large portions of the CO2 that would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere. Our guest, John Catillaz, Decarbonization Marketing Director for GE Gas Power, joins us for a discussion on this technology. John explains how this techn...