“Our energy use—or abuse—is at the core of climate disruption,” says Patty Peltekos. For today’s show, she takes a close look at our current energy system and looks to new, more sustainable energy futures. First, she focuses on electricity, “the grid,” and what it means to be a pro-sumer with Gary Radloff, principal at The […]
Energy Show: Cardinal-Hickory Creek and Dam Construction in Laos
Today’s episode takes a close look at two energy projects: the Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Project in Iowa and Wisconsin, then the Xe Pian Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Southern Laos. First, we hear from Nikki Jones, Bruce Paul, and Dave Clutter about their opposition to the Cardinal-Hickory Creek project. For the second segment, […]
Lauren Azar: Appointee to Governor Elect Evers’ Agriculture, Ene...
On this episode of the WEB we replay one of our favorite interviews. We talk with Lauren Azar about the grid, microgrids, threats to the grid and the future of renewable energy. A former DOE and WI Public Service Commission official – Ms. Azar was appointed in December 2018 to Gov. Evers’ Agriculture, Energy, and Natural […]
Dane County Climate Change Council (Part 1) & New Utility Pledges...
We kick off this show with news about major utility commitments announced in August to reduce CO2 emissions. We speak with Will Dean of RENEW WI about emissions reduction pledges from WEC Energy Group and Alliant Energy and what that will mean for the future of renewable energy in WI. Keith Reopelle, Director of the […]
EnerGyan: the Future of Energy Education
Scientists Ashray Manur and David Sehloff of the UW-Madison sit down with WEB hosts Nan Fey and Heather Allen to talk about their invention EnerGyan. EnerGyan is a programmable electricity grid in a box. They have found this tool helps bridge the gap between programmers and electrical engineers to allow for comprehensive training and an […]
EnerGyan: the Future of Energy Education
Scientists Ashray Manur and David Sehloff of the UW-Madison sit down with WEB hosts Nan Fey and Heather Allen to talk about their invention EnerGyan. EnerGyan is a programmable electricity grid in a box. They have found this tool helps bridge the gap between programmers and electrical engineers to allow for comprehensive training and an […]
