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In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, Joe Batir speaks with Anand Jha, Vice President of Global Sales – Process Industries at ABB. They discuss the role of ABB in the energy transition, emphasizing the need for balance between traditional and clean energy solutions. Anand highlights the importance of community collaboration in optimizing…

Summary  In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, Joe Batir speaks with Jack Flaherty, Director of Power and Renewables at NES Fircroft, about the staffing challenges facing the renewable energy sector. They discuss the significant skill gap in the industry, the importance of utilizing a global talent pool, and the role of visa…

In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir speaks with Alex Jones, president and co-founder of DSPTCH, about the challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector, particularly focusing on compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the importance of workforce development. They discuss the implications of tax credits, the…

In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, Joe Batir discusses the major trends expected in the clean energy sector for 2024 and beyond. He predicts a decrease in wind and solar energy due to grid instability and supply chain issues, while emphasizing the importance of baseload energy sources like geothermal and nuclear. Batir…

Summary In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir reflects on the significant energy news stories of 2024, including Microsoft’s PPA leading to the recommissioning of Three Mile Island, the claim of peak emissions, the rise in electric vehicle sales, and the replacement of coal plants with battery storage. He also…

In this festive OGGN Christmas Special, the hosts and co-hosts engage in a fun-filled quiz that tests their holiday knowledge. The conversation flows from introductions to a series of light-hearted trivia questions, with plenty of laughter and banter along the way. The episode wraps up with warm holiday wishes and a humorous note about one…

Summary In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions podcast, Joe Batir interviews Anca Timofte, CEO and co-founder of Holocene, a direct air capture company. They discuss the technology behind direct air capture (DAC), its efficiency, challenges, and the importance of carbon storage. Anca shares insights into Holocene’s innovative approach, the startup ecosystem in Knoxville,…

Summary In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, Joe Batir interviews Michael Rigney, CEO of Cala Systems, about the innovative heat pump water heater designed for residential use. Michael discusses the inefficiencies of current water heating methods, the economic implications of energy consumption, and how intelligent systems can optimize water heating for cost…

In this episode, host Joe Batir recounts his past experience with Halloween and examines the relationship between Halloween and the Energy Transition. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious…

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Matt Mayer, Head of Analytics for Onshore Products at TGS. They discuss data and data analysis, and the insights and improvements that are being made to Onshore US energy production based on these new data sets and data analysis tools.  Matt’s book recommendation: A Distant Mirror…