Mary Powell

Welcome back to another episode of the DER Task Force podcast. This time, we were joined by the inimitable and brilliant Mary Powell, former CEO of Green Mountain Power and current CEO of SunRun. In the episode, it, we talk about:(0:00) Intro, opening quote, introducing Mary Powell(2:40) Mary Powell in the ThunDERdome — on getting DER-pilled, grandpa’s grid, front-running NEM, and scaling Sunrun to combat climate change through consumerism (16:38) Sunrun’s role in electrifying the world(25:39) Deploying DERs with entrenched incumbents (32:15) How to make non-wires alternatives a reality(37:20) Co-existence of the rate-base model and accelerating electrification (41:15) Supply chains, tariffs, and American energy independence(47:12) The core value proposition of solar + storage  (50:32) How to unite the country around a clean energy narrative (54:45) Energy Czar of America — deploying DERs and challenging utilities(58:28) Dope or nope?(1:02:00) Biiiiig shoutsAnd friendly reminder that you can always find us on Spotify, iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. We hope you enjoy! Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to another episode of the DER Task Force podcast. This time, we were joined by the inimitable and brilliant Mary Powell, former CEO of Green Mountain Power and current CEO of SunRun. In the episode, it, we talk about: (0:00) Intro, opening quote, introducing Mary Powell (2:40) Mary Powell in the ThunDERdome — on getting DER-pilled, grandpa’s grid, front-running NEM, and scaling Sunrun to combat climate change through consumerism (16:38) Sunrun’s role in electrifying the world (25:39) Deploying DERs with entrenched incumbents (32:15) How to make non-wires alternatives a reality (37:20) Co-existence of the rate-base model and accelerating electrification (41:15) Supply chains, tariffs, and American energy independence (47:12) The core value proposition of solar + storage (50:32) How to unite the country around a clean energy narrative (54:45) Energy Czar of America — deploying DERs and challenging utilities (58:28) Dope or nope? (1:02:00) Biiiiig shouts And friendly reminder that you can always find us on Spotify, iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. We hope you enjoy! Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#18 Mary Powell, CEO of SunRun: The Oracle at DERphi

Welcome back to another episode of the DER Task Force podcast. Following the highly unexpected John Oliver segment on utilities that made the rounds on Twitter a few weeks back, we wanted to dive into the topic and tease out some of the more nuanced points surrounding this topics. This was a fun one. In it, we talk about:(0:00-8:24) Intro, John Oliver clip, opening quote, quick takes(8:24-23:00) A loss of innocence at the Texas PUC(23:00-30:30) It’s tough to be a regulator, institutional inter Tia(30:30-38:00) NEM3(38:00-50:03) Data problems and wholesome regulators in NY(50:03-1:00:03) When the AI turns against you, Auxin solar case(1:00:03–End) So what do we do now?, wrap up, BIG SHOUTSAnd friendly reminder that you can always find us on Spotify, iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. We hope you enjoy! Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to another episode of the DER Task Force podcast. Following the highly unexpected <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-YRSqaPtMg&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Oliver segment on utilities</a> that made the rounds on Twitter a few weeks back, we wanted to dive into the topic and tease out some of the more nuanced points surrounding this topics. This was a fun one. In it, we talk about: (0:00-8:24) Intro, John Oliver clip, opening quote, quick takes (8:24-23:00) A loss of innocence at the Texas PUC (23:00-30:30) It’s tough to be a regulator, institutional inter Tia (30:30-38:00) NEM3 (38:00-50:03) Data problems and wholesome regulators in NY (50:03-1:00:03) When the AI turns against you, Auxin solar case (1:00:03–End) So what do we do now?, wrap up, BIG SHOUTS And friendly reminder that you can always find us on Spotify, iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. We hope you enjoy! Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#17 Regulatory Capture: Smokey back rooms, bureaucratic morass, or an AI mutiny?

Kiran Bhatraju

Arcadia

If you couldn’t tell, we’re now hosting the podcast on Substack! That means all your DERs content will be in one place going forward, but you can still listen on any of your favorite players like Spotify or iTunes. Look out for more articles and podcasts (with some very special guests) soon, and don’t forget to subscribe!This was a fun one. In it, we talk about:(0:00-18:00) Intro, Kiran’s background and when he got DER-pilled, fun &amp; games(18:00-22:00) Acquisition of Urjanet(22:00-1:06:40) Arcadia’s vision and the journey there(1:06:40-1:20:40) The state of ClimateTech, DER TF, and new energy future(1:20:40-1:31:20) Dope or nope, big shouts, Bhatraju-Metelitsa 2040(1:31:20-1:31:46) ENERGY ABUNDANCE!!! Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

If you couldn’t tell, we’re now hosting the podcast on Substack! That means all your DERs content will be in one place going forward, but you can still listen on any of your favorite players like Spotify or iTunes. Look out for more articles and podcasts (with some very special guests) soon, and don’t forget to subscribe! This was a fun one. In it, we talk about: (0:00-18:00) Intro, Kiran’s background and when he got DER-pilled, fun &amp; games (18:00-22:00) Acquisition of Urjanet (22:00-1:06:40) Arcadia’s vision and the journey there (1:06:40-1:20:40) The state of ClimateTech, DER TF, and new energy future (1:20:40-1:31:20) Dope or nope, big shouts, Bhatraju-Metelitsa 2040 (1:31:20-1:31:46) ENERGY ABUNDANCE!!! Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#16 Kiran Bhatraju, CEO of Arcadia: DER-pills in the thunDERdome

We are trying something new this week. As many of you know our DERTF hosts have an active twitter presence and they always have lots of thoughts and ideas on current events in the energy world. With Ukraine being the most impactful energy current event, much of the conversation is centered around events happening in Europe, but it all seems to relate to topics of global trade, energy independence, and of course James is going to bring up getting off the US dollar as the world currency.  As always, please make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter on our brand new looking website, dertaskforce.com and keep a lookout for our monthly meetups, in person happy hours and events. As well as other exciting things happening in the DERTF community like our job board, our famous swag, new logo, and make sure you mark your calendars for November 10th for DERTFest, which will be something you will not want to miss. Lastly, tweet at us @dertaskforce on twitter with your favorite quotes from the episode and keep the conversations going there and on our slack.  Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

We are trying something new this week. As many of you know our DERTF hosts have an active twitter presence and they always have lots of thoughts and ideas on current events in the energy world. With Ukraine being the most impactful energy current event, much of the conversation is centered around events happening in Europe, but it all seems to relate to topics of global trade, energy independence, and of course James is going to bring up getting off the US dollar as the world currency.   As always, please make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter on our brand new looking website, <a href="http://dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforce.com</a> and keep a lookout for our monthly meetups, in person happy hours and events. As well as other exciting things happening in the DERTF community like our job board, our famous swag, new logo, and make sure you mark your calendars for November 10th for DERTFest, which will be something you will not want to miss. Lastly, tweet at us @dertaskforce on twitter with your favorite quotes from the episode and keep the conversations going there and on our slack.  Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#15 Chekhov Mate for Domestic Energy

We are back to tackle one of the more controversial topics in the energy space - nuclear. Big nuclear, small nuclear or SMRs, and everything in between. We have many barriers to bring back this incredibly reliable, flexible and resilient energy source if we can get over some major political, regulatory, and cost hurtles. Whether you are pro, anti or somewhere in the middle, this episode will enlighten you from a way that we do things best at the task force, keeping things in perspective of the energy markets we live in.   As always, please make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter on our website, dertaskforce.com and keep a lookout for our monthly meetups and other exciting things happening in the DERTF community like an ever growing job board, our famous swag and plenty more coming in 2022.  Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

We are back to tackle one of the more controversial topics in the energy space - nuclear. Big nuclear, small nuclear or SMRs, and everything in between. We have many barriers to bring back this incredibly reliable, flexible and resilient energy source if we can get over some major political, regulatory, and cost hurtles. Whether you are pro, anti or somewhere in the middle, this episode will enlighten you from a way that we do things best at the task force, keeping things in perspective of the energy markets we live in.   As always, please make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter on our website, <a href="http://dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforce.com</a> and keep a lookout for our monthly meetups and other exciting things happening in the DERTF community like an ever growing job board, our famous swag and plenty more coming in 2022.  Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#14 Nuclear is Isodope

We are finally back after a long hiatus to tackle a newly released net metering update from the California PUC, NEM 3.0. The time is now for comments and feedback on this significant update to support the solar and broad DER market in California before this ruling is set in stone. As always, please make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter on our website, dertaskforce.com and keep a lookout for our monthly meetups and other exciting things happening in the DERTF community like an ever growing job board, our famous swag and plenty more coming in 2022.  Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

We are finally back after a long hiatus to tackle a newly released net metering update from the California PUC, NEM 3.0. The time is now for comments and feedback on this significant update to support the solar and broad DER market in California before this ruling is set in stone.  As always, please make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter on our website, <a href="http://dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforce.com</a> and keep a lookout for our monthly meetups and other exciting things happening in the DERTF community like an ever growing job board, our famous swag and plenty more coming in 2022.  Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#13 California NEM Three Point No

For July’s virtual meetup, we had Chris Rauscher of Sunrun join us. Chris is an expert in a number of key areas including grid services, markets, resilience as a value proposition, etc. In his currently role as the Senior Director of Market Development &amp; Policy he leads the company’s work at the intersection of new business and policy. Previously Chris was the Director of Storage Market Strategy and Policy, where he lead FERC and wholesale market strategy and engagement, lead policy &amp; regulatory scoping and strategy for new business, developed Virtual Power Plant frameworks, and advanced electrification and other forward-looking policy and regulatory strategy. Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

For July’s virtual meetup, we had Chris Rauscher of Sunrun join us. Chris is an expert in a number of key areas including grid services, markets, resilience as a value proposition, etc. In his currently role as the Senior Director of Market Development &amp; Policy he leads the company’s work at the intersection of new business and policy. Previously Chris was the Director of Storage Market Strategy and Policy, where he lead FERC and wholesale market strategy and engagement, lead policy &amp; regulatory scoping and strategy for new business, developed Virtual Power Plant frameworks, and advanced electrification and other forward-looking policy and regulatory strategy. Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Meetup - SunRun is Learning to Drive

We’re really excited for this episode of the live meetup event with Cisco DeVries (CEO) and Matt Deusterberg (President and Co-Founder) of OhmConnect. If you’re not familiar, OhmConnect is helping California’s grid integrate renewables by unlocking the promise of residential flexible load. They do this via energy markets, their app, smart plugs, and great design.OhmConnect also recently raised $80M from Google-owned Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners to fund aggregation of a 550MW virtual power plant (VPP) made of hundreds of thousands of California households, plus an additional $20M in corporate equity. Extremely exciting news for our space.If you’re looking for some background on the company, we recommend checking out the Watt It Takes podcast episode that they recorded with Matt. Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

We’re really excited for this episode of the live meetup event with Cisco DeVries (CEO) and Matt Deusterberg (President and Co-Founder) of OhmConnect. If you’re not familiar, OhmConnect is helping California’s grid integrate renewables by unlocking the promise of residential flexible load. They do this via energy markets, their app, smart plugs, and great design.OhmConnect also recently raised $80M from Google-owned Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners to fund aggregation of a 550MW virtual power plant (VPP) made of hundreds of thousands of California households, plus an additional $20M in corporate equity. Extremely exciting news for our space.If you’re looking for some background on the company, we recommend checking out the Watt It Takes podcast episode that they recorded with Matt. Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Meetup - OhmConnect and Virtual Power Plants

In this episode, we start with laying the foundation for the massive energy consumption requirements for Bitcoin -  it then turns to the fundamentals of the technology, then to the unique use case of bitcoin mining, which is connected to the future of, you guessed it, capacity markets. We finish up with a nice historical throwback to the connection of US dollars and oil. All this to say, this is not your typical blockchain in energy episode. It will leave you with a solid and nuanced take on why the entrance quote of the episode, from one of the world thought leaders on technology and energy, is not up to the DER task force standards for thoughtful distributed energy debates. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter at www.dertaskforce.com and be a contributing task force member at our meetups and slack channel.  Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we start with laying the foundation for the massive energy consumption requirements for Bitcoin -  it then turns to the fundamentals of the technology, then to the unique use case of bitcoin mining, which is connected to the future of, you guessed it, capacity markets. We finish up with a nice historical throwback to the connection of US dollars and oil. All this to say, this is not your typical blockchain in energy episode. It will leave you with a solid and nuanced take on why the entrance quote of the episode, from one of the world thought leaders on technology and energy, is not up to the DER task force standards for thoughtful distributed energy debates. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter at <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dertaskforce.com</a> and be a contributing task force member at our meetups and slack channel.  Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#12 Is Bitcoin a Backup Generator?

Resilience

This episode is all about the Texas energy crisis in early 2021. Here are the takes on the episode from our three hosts:James - This is not a market design problem, but a system design problem. CA does IRP, NE does capacity markets, ERCOT does energy only. All of them saw major failures (CA—both supply and distribution, NE—distribution, ERCOT—Supply) in a 6 month time period. We must value resilience instead of efficiency.Colleen - This ended up being a supply crisis, but could have easily been a demand crisis. We have now realized you can't just look to more supply. We need to think more on demand and how to build for future holistically.Duncan - The future’s going to be full of problems like this. Engineering for future operating conditions that haven’t been seen before is tough, and today’s markets and regulations don’t contemplate this.Visit http://www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups, podcast episodes and we still have some swag! #microgrdsaredope Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

This episode is all about the Texas energy crisis in early 2021.  Here are the takes on the episode from our three hosts: James - This is not a market design problem, but a system design problem. CA does IRP, NE does capacity markets, ERCOT does energy only. All of them saw major failures (CA—both supply and distribution, NE—distribution, ERCOT—Supply) in a 6 month time period. We must value resilience instead of efficiency.Colleen - This ended up being a supply crisis, but could have easily been a demand crisis. We have now realized you can't just look to more supply. We need to think more on demand and how to build for future holistically.Duncan - The future’s going to be full of problems like this. Engineering for future operating conditions that haven’t been seen before is tough, and today’s markets and regulations don’t contemplate this. Visit <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups, podcast episodes and we still have some swag! #microgrdsaredope Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#11 The Texas Resilience Gamble

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FERC Order 2222 is being lauded as landmark for how it will change the role of DERs in electricity markets. But the Order itself is vague in how this will be achieved and leaves ample room for interpretation and exceptions. So will Order 2222 fundamentally change the system, or just be a footnote in electricity history? In the final episode of Season 1, Colleen, Duncan and James attempt to answer this question by giving their predictions for electricity markets and infrastructure in the next decade and seeing how Order 2222 could help us get there. Visit http://www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups, podcast episodes and newly added SWAG #microgrdsaredope. Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

FERC Order 2222 is being lauded as landmark for how it will change the role of DERs in electricity markets. But the Order itself is vague in how this will be achieved and leaves ample room for interpretation and exceptions. So will Order 2222 fundamentally change the system, or just be a footnote in electricity history? In the final episode of Season 1, Colleen, Duncan and James attempt to answer this question by giving their predictions for electricity markets and infrastructure in the next decade and seeing how Order 2222 could help us get there.  Visit <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups, podcast episodes and newly added SWAG #microgrdsaredope. Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#10 FERC 2222 and The Future Grid

In this episode, Colleen, Duncan and James explore the nuances of beneficial electrification; can we electrify everything and what does it mean to grid management if we do? This episode was inspired by our meetup with Fei Wang, Grid Edge Research Manager at Wood Mackenzie. Visit http://www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups, podcast episodes and newly added SWAG #microgrdsaredope. Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Colleen, Duncan and James explore the nuances of beneficial electrification; can we electrify everything and what does it mean to grid management if we do? This episode was inspired by our meetup with Fei Wang, Grid Edge Research Manager at Wood Mackenzie.  Visit <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups, podcast episodes and newly added SWAG #microgrdsaredope. Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#9 The Age of the Electron

The Task Force has covered plenty of topics in the commercial and industrial customer segments, but what’s up with residential DERs? Inspired by our meetup with Kiran Bhatraju (founder and CEO of Arcadia) that you can check out on our youtube channel, we discuss everything from flat billing to the future of EV leases and how Mark Zuckerberg may use our smart meter data one day. Visit http://www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups, podcast episodes and newly added SWAG you can purchase to help fund the force #microgrdsaredope. Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

The Task Force has covered plenty of topics in the commercial and industrial customer segments, but what’s up with residential DERs? Inspired by our meetup with Kiran Bhatraju (founder and CEO of Arcadia) that you can check out on our youtube channel, we discuss everything from flat billing to the future of EV leases and how Mark Zuckerberg may use our smart meter data one day. Visit <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups, podcast episodes and newly added SWAG you can purchase to help fund the force #microgrdsaredope. Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#8 Resi DERs

California doesn't have enough power, yet again is facing its largest wildfires on record, and the transmission and distribution grid continues to be a liability. What's happening, what do solutions look like, and how will this impact the national climate conversation?This is DER Task Force’s first attempt at producing a highly relevant episode, so please let us know how it went!Visit http://www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes. Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

California doesn't have enough power, yet again is facing its largest wildfires on record, and the transmission and distribution grid continues to be a liability. What's happening, what do solutions look like, and how will this impact the national climate conversation? This is DER Task Force’s first attempt at producing a highly relevant episode, so please let us know how it went! Visit <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes. Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#7 CA Emergency Episode

Over the DER Task Force's short history we've had two meetup presentations focused on NY’s Value of Distributed Energy (VDER). First was Russell Wilcox's, this show's producer and CEO of Urban Energy, and second was Justin Gundlach's of the Institute for Policy Integrity. Both can be found in our Content Library.In this episode, Colleen, Duncan, and James explore what NY's application of the VDER framework is and how it is going. We discuss each component of the VDER value stack, consider the original motivations of VDER and the Reforming the Energy Vision processes, come up with some ways to improve it, and ultimately each host decides whether VDER has been a success thus far.Visit http://www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes. Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

Over the DER Task Force's short history we've had two meetup presentations focused on NY’s Value of Distributed Energy (VDER). First was Russell Wilcox's, this show's producer and CEO of Urban Energy, and second was Justin Gundlach's of the Institute for Policy Integrity. Both can be found in our Content Library. In this episode, Colleen, Duncan, and James explore what NY's application of the VDER framework is and how it is going. We discuss each component of the VDER value stack, consider the original motivations of VDER and the Reforming the Energy Vision processes, come up with some ways to improve it, and ultimately each host decides whether VDER has been a success thus far. Visit <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes. Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#6 Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER)

For our first meetup of 2020, Ben Carron of E3 presented on how DER have integrated with wholesale markets over the years. In this episode we try to build on everything Ben taught us, with a focus on today's typical DER monetization strategies, historical wholesale market design implications, and the future of DERs participation.You can find Ben's meetup presentation in our Content Library and follow him on Twitter @BooshCarronSee www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes. Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

For our first meetup of 2020, Ben Carron of E3 presented on how DER have integrated with wholesale markets over the years. In this episode we try to build on everything Ben taught us, with a focus on today's typical DER monetization strategies, historical wholesale market design implications, and the future of DERs participation. You can find Ben's meetup presentation in our <a href="https://www.dertaskforce.com/library" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Content Library</a> and follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/BooshCarron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BooshCarron</a> See <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes. Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#5 DERs in Wholesale Markets

In 2019, Madison Freeman from Energy Impact Partners presented on trends and predictions for DER-focused venture capital. This episode builds on her presentation as Colleen, Duncan, and James explore the transition from cleantech to climate tech. We explore the avenues of financing by examining David Energy's $1.5 million pre-seed funding round and Scale Microgrid Solutions' $300 million equity commitment to scale the company and finance microgrid projects. Plus, who thinks we need more companies like Enron? See www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes. Relevant Reading on Recent Funds:-Prime Coalition raises $52m early-stage fund for breakthrough climate tech https://impactalpha.com/prime-impact-fund-raises-52-million-to-jumpstart-climate-tech-pipeline/-Pale Blue Dot announced €53m early-stage fund for EU climate tech https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/16/pale-blue-dot/ -Blackrock leads $50m investment in off-grid renewable-generated water technology https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/blackrock-leads-50-million-investment-in-off-grid-solar-technology-that-makes-water-Amazon raises $2b climate pledge fund for industries impacted by climate, including energy, transportation and agriculture https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-to-launch-2-billion-venture-capital-fund-to-invest-in-clean-energy-11592910001 -Lowercarbon Capital, launched by Chris Sacca, announced VC fund focused on reducing carbon emissions https://www.axios.com/chris-sacca-clean-energy-venture-capital-dde84900-5b80-4443-b662-1f2f8cdfa809.html Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

In 2019, Madison Freeman from Energy Impact Partners presented on trends and predictions for DER-focused venture capital. This episode builds on her presentation as Colleen, Duncan, and James explore the transition from cleantech to climate tech. We explore the avenues of financing by examining David Energy's $1.5 million pre-seed funding round and Scale Microgrid Solutions' $300 million equity commitment to scale the company and finance microgrid projects. Plus, who thinks we need more companies like Enron? See <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes. Relevant Reading on Recent Funds: -Prime Coalition raises $52m early-stage fund for breakthrough climate tech <a href="https://impactalpha.com/prime-impact-fund-raises-52-million-to-jumpstart-climate-tech-pipeline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://impactalpha.com/prime-impact-fund-raises-52-million-to-jumpstart-climate-tech-pipeline/</a> -Pale Blue Dot announced €53m early-stage fund for EU climate tech <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/16/pale-blue-dot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/16/pale-blue-dot/</a> -Blackrock leads $50m investment in off-grid renewable-generated water technology <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/blackrock-leads-50-million-investment-in-off-grid-solar-technology-that-makes-water" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/blackrock-leads-50-million-investment-in-off-grid-solar-technology-that-makes-water</a> -Amazon raises $2b climate pledge fund for industries impacted by climate, including energy, transportation and agriculture <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-to-launch-2-billion-venture-capital-fund-to-invest-in-clean-energy-11592910001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-to-launch-2-billion-venture-capital-fund-to-invest-in-clean-energy-11592910001</a> -Lowercarbon Capital, launched by Chris Sacca, announced VC fund focused on reducing carbon emissions <a href="https://www.axios.com/chris-sacca-clean-energy-venture-capital-dde84900-5b80-4443-b662-1f2f8cdfa809.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.axios.com/chris-sacca-clean-energy-venture-capital-dde84900-5b80-4443-b662-1f2f8cdfa809.html</a> Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#4 Climate Tech, VC, and Private Equity

In our July 2019 meetup, Colleen Metelitsa, presented on the potential for blockchain as a technology to allow for increased penetration of DERs.   Blockchain hit peak hype in 2017 with over 150 companies pursuing blockchain in energy use cases and hundreds of millions invested in start-ups. In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals around how blockchain could potentially help integrate DERs, looking at real-time operation of the grid, necessary governance structures, and cybersecurity. We discuss whether community microgrids are the killer app blockchain has been looking for. Plus, who on the task force wants to federalize the grid? See www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes.  Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

In our July 2019 meetup, Colleen Metelitsa, presented on the potential for blockchain as a technology to allow for increased penetration of DERs.    Blockchain hit peak hype in 2017 with over 150 companies pursuing blockchain in energy use cases and hundreds of millions invested in start-ups. In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals around how blockchain could potentially help integrate DERs, looking at real-time operation of the grid, necessary governance structures, and cybersecurity. We discuss whether community microgrids are the killer app blockchain has been looking for. Plus, who on the task force wants to federalize the grid?  See <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes.  Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#3 Energy Blockchain

Public safety power shutoffs were our first meetup topic in May of 2019, which means this group is almost a year old now!California’s power system faces an unprecedented challenge — the grid is sparking wildfires, the wildfires are immensely destructive, climate change is exasperating this, and we need to start strategically shutting off the grid to prevent this from happening every year.In this episode we recap the problem, discuss solutions, and examine what the state’s current plans are.See www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes.  Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

Public safety power shutoffs were our first meetup topic in May of 2019, which means this group is almost a year old now! California’s power system faces an unprecedented challenge — the grid is sparking wildfires, the wildfires are immensely destructive, climate change is exasperating this, and we need to start strategically shutting off the grid to prevent this from happening every year. In this episode we recap the problem, discuss solutions, and examine what the state’s current plans are. See <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes.  Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#2 Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Franchise rights are an under-explored topic that are a core component of where utilities’ derive their power over the distribution grid. Figuring out their place in a decentralized future is essential in ensuring a just energy transition. We should be asking: with the ability to build supply almost anywhere with DERs, is the grid a natural monopoly? How do we reconcile the tension between franchise rights inhibiting DERs and the utility obligation to serve? In this episode, hear everything from a brief history of infrastructure on the grid to how the public safety power shutoffs in California give us a lens into these important questions. See www.dertaskforce.com for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes.  Get full access to DER Task Force at dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe

Franchise rights are an under-explored topic that are a core component of where utilities’ derive their power over the distribution grid. Figuring out their place in a decentralized future is essential in ensuring a just energy transition. We should be asking: with the ability to build supply almost anywhere with DERs, is the grid a natural monopoly? How do we reconcile the tension between franchise rights inhibiting DERs and the utility obligation to serve? In this episode, hear everything from a brief history of infrastructure on the grid to how the public safety power shutoffs in California give us a lens into these important questions. See <a href="http://www.dertaskforce.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dertaskforce.com</a> for more information on upcoming meetups and podcast episodes.  Get full access to DER Task Force at <a href="https://dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe</a>

#1 Franchise Rights

Colleen, Duncan, and James really strike the perfect balance of discussing the hot topics and the basics/history of energy and DER’s in their episodes. Interesting to the most privy energy professional and digestible for someone just looking to learn something new. Check this out for some brain food and a good laugh!

A truly great listen

So happy I stumbled across this podcast! I don&#39;t know much about the topic, but I am definitely curious about the energy space.  This was a super informative (and fun!) way to start learning about the energy world.  Looking forward to more episodes!

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