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ERCOT’s role in shaping Texas’s energy future relies on its framework of policy-making, to ensure reliability, affordability, and sustainability across the state. With stakeholders ranging from utilities and generators to regulators and consumers, numerous voices help shape policies that promote clean energy adoption while ensuring grid stability. In today’s episode, Quentin is talking to VP of Policy & Corporate Communications at Jupiter Power - Caitlin Smith about how decisions and policies are made in ERCOT. Over the conversation, they discuss: ▶ The process of policy and decision-making in ERCOT. ▶ Policy frameworks and changes Caitlin has witnessed over her career and how these have changed the ERCOT landscape. ▶ The differences in ideology around energy policy and resource adequacy. ▶ Ancillary services for battery energy storage in ERCOT ▶ How Jupiter Power is thinking about policy changes across their operational markets. Watch the full episode, out now - https://lnkd.in/eCxnacm2 Tell us if you know somebody who would make a great Transmission guest. We’d love to hear from you. #Podcast #JupiterPower #ModoEnergy #Policy #ERCOT

What's going on with the US power grid? This weeks VHS features David March CEO of Exergy Energy talking about why the grid is failing and what we can do about it! Check it out and make sure you're subscribed to Utility Scoop for more content #damageprevention #grid #powergrid #electric #utilitiesindustry #utilities

What do you know about ESCOs? Check out Episode #153: 'The Evolving Utility Landscape with ESCOs as the Catalysts for Change' with Timothy Unruh, Executive Director of NAESCO - National Association of Energy Service Companies and Jason Price of West Monroe. https://lnkd.in/geXDYgdS

This interview is astounding. Beth Garza admits that ERCOT during a winter or summer supply crisis, even with electric supply interconnections, would not be capable of eliminating rotating outages. She talks about her role with ERCOT to monitor competitive market prices. She said that she and her department were taking the place of elected Public Service Commission regulators. So, Texas has replaced elected regulators with un-elected bureaucrats. The state of Texas does not want any government regulation from the state or the Federal Energy Regulation Commision (FREC). Has this benefited the consumer? She admits she was without power for over 80 hours during the crisis of supply but would only have been out a limited time with rotation outages. Is this what the Texas consumer wants? Did this happen before the break-up of the State Public Service Commission, and the electric supply companies? She seems to be perfectly satisfied that the system will have rotation outages? We have to understand that electricity is not a product, it is a service. This means that even though price is important, more important to our modern lifestyles is constant supply. We live in a computer run society, people working from home, elderly in nursing homes, people in doctor's offices, people in hospitals, electric water and sewer pumps... these services cannot be down for 80 hours much less an hour without affecting our lives. It is amazing to me that we Americans and Texans have bought into this type of broken-up electrical supply system for the sake of Green Energy... wind and Solar generation. All of us will be in the dark if this system continues. (Note: you may not be able to listen to the interview if you are not on Substack.)

Smarter Markets-Daniel Yergin The Future of Energy Episode 3 | Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of S&P Global and Author of "The New Map" ‘We continue The Future of Energy this week by welcoming Pulitzer Prize winning author Daniel Yergin back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Daniel is Vice Chairman of S&P Global and author of the bestselling book The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations, as well as the Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power. SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Daniel to discuss his recent report The Return of Energy Security – and how energy is reshaping geopolitics and the new map of the future of energy.’ -Daniel Yergin talks about his new book, The New Map. He reminds listeners that 3 billion people use less electricity than the average refrigerator. There is this north south divide happening on priorities. Germany has a $60,000 per capita income while Senegal is $4,000 so the two think of energy differently. He thinks LNG is a growth business replacing coal in SE Asia. He also mentioned that 3 countries produce 40% of the Oil (USA, Russia and Saudi Arabia) while 40% of the copper is produced by 2 countries (Chile and Peru). Plus, Peru has gone through about 7 Presidents the last few years. He also talked about how the US power system has been used to flat demand or very tiny growth. Now with EV Growth, onshoring and Data Center needs, we need new energy and we again will have issues with permitting and environmental concerns. Plus, supply chains have gone from a focus on efficiency in 2019 to now strategic.

"Flexibility is an economic option. It allows you to use your asset whenever you like. Be smart about it, it might generate revenue." We are excited to announce the third episode of Flexing the Future, where we explore the dynamic landscape of the energy transition with renowned energy market specialist, Dieter Jong. In this episode, Dieter shares his optimistic views on the energy transition and highlights the immense opportunities and potential revenue streams it can bring to the industry. He emphasizes the crucial role of flexibility for industrial companies, turning it into an economic advantage. 💡 Listen now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzky3VYq

In this episode of The Next Imperative, our host Geoff Angulo is joined by Managing Directors Wade Stubblefield, Teal Reamer, and Mark Clevenger. Listen in as these industry experts share their tips and advice on preparing for the pre-close phase of a deal. Learn how to deal with imperfect information and the importance of communication to your entire team in this phase of the deal. You won’t want to miss out on this informative episode. https://okt.to/zUigBe #AMon #Energy

Successful acquisitions begin with strategic planning ahead of closing. My colleagues Teal Reamer, Wade Stubblefield and Mark Clevenger share their tips and tactics on how to make the most of the pre-close.

As I approach the 3-month mark at Modo Energy I want to highlight the contribution our Transmission podcast has had on accelerating my understanding of the energy sector 🔋. Here are three episodes I'd recommend for a deeper dive into current affairs in the field: 🎧 Supply Chains and Material Matters with Ed Conway (Editor @ Sky News) & Richard Tite (CIO @ TechMet Ltd) A comprehensive unpacking of insights into energy supply chains and material considerations. 🎧 Predictions for 2024 with Quentin Scrimshire and Wendel Hortop @ Modo Energy A future-focused episode predicting 2024 trends in Battery Energy Storage. Invaluable foresight for staying ahead. 🎧 Exploring the Balancing Mechanism with Claire Dykta (Head of Markets at ESO) A great listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the dynamics and mechanisms that ensure the stability of the energy grid. Links in the comments if you want to tune in.

The Energy Gang podcast was the catalyst for my career path change. Great to see Jigar Shah back to discuss our growing electrical demand and how #VirtualPowerPlants and distributed energy resources can help solve these challenges.