Cutting Carbon

Wrapping up a high-energy season of Cutting Carbon focused on GE Vernova’s Electrification segment is Heather Chalmers, President - Growth Markets, on GE Vernova’s Strategy team. Heather joins Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht to talk through the multi-faced layers of the energy transition conversation as we enter 2024. Heather highlights the company’s role as a convener of both public and private sector leaders and subject matter experts to ensure transparency and alignment on some of the energy transition’s biggest roadblocks. Most recently, these critical themes were discussed at the New Era of Energy Events in London, UK and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Get up to speed with the latest in the energy transition with this final episode of our ninth season.

What do flipping a light switch, plugging in a laptop, and marine propulsion have in common? All of these actions are enabled by the technologies and processed developed by GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business. As the final link between the electricity produced in the field and transported via the grid before being accessed by billions of people across the globe each day, Power Conversion plays a truly “powerful” role in the broader energy transition journey. Business CEO Philippe Piron joins Jeff and Brian for his second episode of the season to pull back the curtain on this business’ work across myriad industrial sectors while offering insight into the profound role these technologies will play in creating a more decarbonized future.

Prakash Chandra, CEO of GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business, talks you through the company’s latest business unit, focusing on its new technology and system solutions for global customers. Over the course of their conversation, Prakash also illuminates the growing role that solar power is set to play in the energy transition, highlighting how GE Vernova is helping to lead in the continued evolution, testing, and deployment of these critical technologies—all with the help of the next generation of engineers and industry leaders seeking out purpose-driven careers.

Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification segment, leads Jeff and Brian through a deep dive of its Grid Solutions business. Over the course of their discussion, Philippe showcases the dynamic role this business plays in transmitting and converting electricity into solutions leveraged by every industry worldwide. Philippe underscores the critical role of the grid in delivering reliable, sustainable, and accessible electricity across the globe and highlights key projects and exciting collaborations supporting grid decarbonization efforts.

For the debut episode of our ninth season, hosts Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht are joined by Scott Reese, CEO of GE Vernova’s Digital business. The energy transition cannot happen without software and in this episode, Scott unpacks how Digital is providing the pathway for power generation, distribution, and consumption. This engaging conversation offers insight into the role of software in safeguarding the transmission of energy, helping customers guard against a vast array of challenges, from bad actors to hurricane force winds and everything in between, while driving more effective decarbonization target planning. Listen as the group dives into recent acquisitions and product launches that exemplify the strength in innovation and dedication to delivering on a global mission embedded throughout GE Vernova’s portfolio of energy businesses.

Financial Services has deployed sizeable capital into energy projects globally through development financing, direct equity investments, and capital raising from private and public financial institutions. Nomi Ahmad, Financial Services CEO, joins Jeff and Brian to break down the pivotal role the Financial Services business plays in navigating a multiplicity of industry, political and financial nuances to support these dynamic and innovative projects for our customers across the globe and support the co-creation of a more sustainable future.

Frederic Ribieras, newly appointed CEO for GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business, joins Jeff and Brian to share his excitement for the role hydroelectric power will continue to play in the global energy transition, feeding the grid with carbon-free, dispatchable and storable power. Over the course of their conversation, the trio break down the major types of hydro power generation projects and processes, and emphasizes how combatting climate change will require the support of a combination of energy technologies including hydro.

Jay Wileman, President & CEO of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy leads our hosts in an engaging discussion about the nuclear business, illuminating the role of nuclear energy in the global energy transition while highlighting its history, strong global footprint, and innovative technologies. During their conversation, Jay showcases why nuclear energy is so exciting at present, particularly around the development of GE’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor, increased global policy support and promising multi-national collaborations.

In this conversation with Jeff and Brian, Valerie Marjollet, CEO of GE Vernova’s Steam Power business, joins to talk about the current transformational journey Steam is on to become a services-focused business. Steam Power remains dedicated to delivering for its customers through safe, quality project execution. Valerie leads Jeff and Brian in discussion of this evolution, breaking down the mechanics of Steam Power today and sharing what it means to her to lead a part of such a purpose-based global company.

The discourse surrounding gas power today cements it as an integral part of the energy transition, both as a bridge for the expansion of renewables, and as a foundational and evolutionary source of power generation in its own right. Eric Gray, CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, guides Jeff and Brian on a journey through Gas Power’s historical significance and series of innovative technologies—including aeroderivative gas turbines, hydrogen (as a zero-carbon fuel), and carbon capture (CCS).