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Changing Energy
By Wake Electric Membership CorporationTechnology
Changing Energy episodes
- Episode 11: A Halloween Duck Curve
In this episode, Don, Kirk and Shawn discuss how Mary Shelley wrote the story of Dr. Frankenstein, sixty-five years before electricity was commercially distributed. The team discusses a couple of news articles regarding the recycling of electric vehicle batteries and “agri-voltaics.” As a main topic, Don compares the COViD 19 pandemic’s use of the phrase, “flattening the curve,” to both the electric and telecom industries. Finally, after several questions from listeners, the team finally does some research on what a cat whisker detector really is.
Story Links:
Who put the spark in Frankenstein’s monster?
Cool tomatoes? Agrivoltaics could help California crop, if the economics pan out
Used batteries from electric vehicles are put to good use by a new energy storage system in San Diego
EP: 11 Timeline
08:52 – The News
16:26 – Episode Topic – “Flattening the curve”
36:43 – Listener Questions
40:33 – Outro
How to reach us:
Twitter: @ChangingNRG
Facebook: @ChangingNRG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-863-6331
42 min - Episode 10: Hurricane Ian; Storm Prep and Response
In this episode, Don, Kirk, and Shawn are joined by Wake Electric’s Operations Manager, Jeff Garrett, to talk about statistics from Hurricane Ian, which devastated parts of Cuba, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. The team discusses how utilities prepare for and respond to big storms and how technology has evolved out in the field. Jeff Garrett does explain how he once saw an outage caused by a catfish on the overhead electric lines.
EP: 10 Timeline
1:16 – Episode Topic – Hurricane Ian; Storm Prep and Response
48:22 – Outro
How to reach us:
Twitter: @ChangingNRG
Facebook: @ChangingNRG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-863-6331
50 min - Episode 9: Light ’em Up, Baby!
Episode 9: Light ’em Up, Baby!
In this episode, Don, Kirk, and Shawn introduce yet another animal from Kirk’s ever-growing family, Dustybuns. The team reviews two pieces of news, including a small moisture/fabric-based energy generator and a cooperative that is offering real time pricing to electric vehicle owners so they can participate in protecting the grid. The main topic is on the changing world of lighting with LEDs, and we have Mark Spizzo and Craig Shoaf, of NTS, offering their expert opinions. The show closes by addressing the controversial energy issues in Texas and California.
Story Links:
Ultra-thin device that generates electricity from air moisture
Carter Finley lighting video
This New England utility will soon pay EV owners to help to back up the grid
EP: 9 Timeline
07:21 – The News
18:39 – Episode Topic – LED Lighting with Mark Spizzo and Craig Shoaf
42:32 – Listener Questions
47:24 – Outro
How to reach us:
Twitter: @ChangingNRG
Facebook: @ChangingNRG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-863-6331
49 min - 49 min
- Episode 7: Putting the Mach E into the Wind
In this episode, Don, Kirk and Shawn begin with a discussion about Momo the cow, before exploring the benefits and disadvantages of offshore wind farms. The main topic includes two interviews. The first includes a conversation with local town commissioner, Dan Alston, talking about his experiences comparing the Mustang Mach E to the Tesla Model Y. The second interview includes a conversation with Trey Mumma, an upcoming Environmental Science sophomore at NC State University, to examine the major issues discussed at the college level concerning “Changing Energy.” The group answers a listener question about tracking outages in the state.
Story Links:
WEMC outage map
https://ebill.wemc.com/maps/external/OutageWebMap/
NC Electric Cooperatives outage map
https://outages.ncelectriccooperatives.com/outages/maps
Duke Energy outage map
https://outagemap.duke-energy.com/#/current-outages/ncsc
EP: 7 Timeline
05:23 – The News
18:11 – Interview – Dan Alston
37:15 – Interview – Trey Mumma
1:00:11 – Outro
How to reach us:
Twitter: @ChangingNRG
Facebook: @ChangingNRG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-863-6331
1 hr 2 min - Bonus Episode 6A: Singing Stihl
This is a quick, bonus episode to supplement Episode 6 by adding a couple short stories from Ed Wheeler.
7 min - Episode 6: Headin' Down South to the Land of the “Pines”
In this episode, Don, Kirk and Shawn begin with a discussion about movies seen over the holiday weekend, as well as news about non-line-of-site drones and Tesla Powerwall projects. The main topic includes information about Utility Vegetation Management and an interview with retired, Right-of-way Supervisor, Ed Wheeler. After a few great stories from Ed, the group closes out with a new segment called, “What’s that?”
Story Links:
Beyond Line of Sight: Co-ops Await FAA Change on Utility Drones
Thousands with Tesla Powerwalls will back up the grid in a virtual power plant experiment
EP: 6 Timeline
03:52 – The News
18:30 – Episode Topic – Utility Vegetation Management
53:56 – Listener Questions
58:48 – Outro
How to reach us:
Twitter: @ChangingNRG
Facebook: @ChangingNRG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-863-6331
1 hr - Episode 5: Electric Vehicle and Rooftop Solar True Confessions
In this episode, Don, Kirk and Shawn begin with a discussion of the new vehicle-to-grid marketing around the Ford F150 Lightning. Then, Don is joined by three Wake Electric members that discuss their electric vehicle, rooftop solar, and battery experiences. Finally, the gang answers a very relevant question about why a utility doesn’t put all of their electric circuits underground.
Story Links:
Ford 150 Lightning site
Why Every Power Line Isn’t Underground
EP: 5 Timeline
08:50 – The News
22:33 – Episode Topic – Interviews
50:22 – Listener Questions
57:43 – Outro
How to reach us:
Twitter: @ChangingNRG
Facebook: @ChangingNRG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-863-6331
1 hr - Episode 4: My Meter is So Smart…
Episode 4: My Meter is So Smart…
In this episode, Don, Kirk, and Shawn begin with a news article about moratoriums for power disconnections during the COVID Pandemic. The main topic includes more history on electric meters before busting certain myths about Smart Meters. In the question and answer segment, the team discusses benefits of underground versus overhead power lines and the future of solar power and batteries.
Story Links:
Health Impacts of Radio Frequency from Smart Meters
Myths vs. Facts: The Truth about Smart Meters
Why Every Power Line Isn’t Underground
EP: 4 Timeline
07:33 – The News
14:25 – Episode Topic – Smart Meters
51:45 – Listener Questions
56:31 – Outro
How to reach us:
Twitter: @ChangingNRG
Facebook: @ChangingNRG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-863-6331
58 min - Episode 3: Life on the Lines
Episode 3: Life on the Lines
In this episode, Don, Kirk and Shawn begin with news articles about the new Ford F150 Lightning and the reality of carbon offsets. The group then hosts the recently retired, Odie Pernell, a 42-year career lineman, so that he can tell the stories of life as a lineman. This episode closes with a listener question about all-electric bucket trucks.
Story Links:
‘Down Here, It’s Pickup Truck Country’
The Problem With Corporate Net-Zero Emissions Goals
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
EP: 3 Timeline
08:49 – Ford F150 Lightning
16:13 – Carbon Offsets
22:19 – Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
26:59 – Episode Topic – Lineman Interview
53:35 – Linemen Appreciation Message
54:16 – Listener Questions
58:29 – Outro
How to reach us:
Twitter: @ChangingNRG
Facebook: @ChangingNRG
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-863-6331
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