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In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman discusses EV efficiency with guests Geoff Blandford from EPRI and Luke Tonachel from Natural Resources Defense Council. Listen in as they discuss the findings of a recent report on EV efficiency improvements, highlighting the potential to reduce future electric infrastructure build-out usage. The conversation covers the importance of understanding the impact of electric vehicles on the energy system, insights from using EPRI's REGEN model, and the strategies to improve vehicle efficiency. The conversation also explores the benefits of electrifying transportation, reducing pollution, and the key role of efficiency in shaping the energy transition goals.
 
Guests: Luke Tonachel, Senior Strategist for Transportation at NRDC; and Geoff Blanford, Principal Technical Executive, Energy Systems and Climate Analysis at EPRI 

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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 

In this episode titled “Nuclear Beyond Electricity,” Ville Tulkki, Lead of SMR technologies at VTT, and Mark Feltner, Sr. Nuclear Technology Manager at Dow Chemical Co. unveil the potential of nuclear energy in revolutionizing district heating and petrochemical decarbonization. Discover how the sector's talent is pivotal in driving innovative solutions to meet energy demands sustainably.

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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 

Join EPRI Current host Bill Florence as he welcomes three global energy leaders: Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General of the World Energy Council; Neil Wilmshurst, Senior Vice President of Energy System Resources and Chief Nuclear Officer for EPRI and Chair, US Committee, World Energy Council; and Mark Menezes, President and CEO of the United States Energy Association to discuss how countries, businesses, and organizations come together to talk about new ways of aligning different interests to get impact at speed and scale,  and expectations for the 26th World Energy Congress.

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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 

In this episode of the EPRI Current, host Samantha Gilman is at Electrification 2024 speaking with different thought leaders to discuss how advancements in electrification and clean energy technologies are shaping the future of energy infrastructure and national security. The episode features interviews with industry experts, including Michael Wu, Sydney Roberts, and Latanza Adjei, who share insights on the intersection of energy, national security, and sustainability. They discuss projects focused on energy resilience, military-civilian partnerships, and clean energy deployment. Additionally, the speakers highlight the importance of electrification, clean technology, and community partnerships in driving decarbonization efforts.

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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 
 

Dive into this episode where Sanjay Sarma, VP of Open Learning at MIT, and Steve Layton, Head of Engineering at Rolls Royce, discuss the topic of "No Talent, No Sector". Our nuclear and non-nuclear guests explore the urgent need for talent in the nuclear industry, sharing stories from inside and outside of the sector. 
 
Our host Dan Moneghan invites discussion around the challenges of building a diverse workforce and the innovative solutions, like the Nuclear Skills Academy, that are being implemented to create a future-ready workforce. 
 
Learn how these strategies are striving to equip the nuclear sector with the skills needed to meet the rapidly growing demand for nuclear power. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of talent management and the future of the nuclear industry.

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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 

The topic of today’s episode is Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and our guest is Abhoyjit Bhown, Senior Program Manager of Advanced Generation and CCS at EPRI. The conversation covers the role of CCS in decarbonization, technologies involved, current deployments in the power industry, environmental drivers, and EPRI's efforts in advancing CCS technologies. Listen in to learn more about the importance of CCS in achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and the collaborative efforts towards deploying CCS globally.
 
 
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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