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The Solar Siesta
Human observers within the narrow band of total eclipse on August 21, 2017 were treated to a dramatic experience of light and dark. In contrast to the human experience, solar generators responded to the gradual changes in light intensity both in the band
Future Vision: Widespread Deployment of Augmented Reality
A consideration for the future of augmented reality is the impact of interoperability. In this conversation, EPRI technical executive John Simmins and augmented reality consultant and advisor Christine Perey help us decode interoperability and the importa
Capturing the Future of Fossil Fuels
Is coal dead? Is there such a thing as clean coal? What exactly is CCS? We tackle these questions and more in a thought-provoking discussion on the role of fossil fuels globally and the advanced technologies needed to meet energy and environmental goals.
Envisioning the Energy Future
Integrated resource planners play a unique role in the utility industry as the people tasked with anticipating what the future may hold. EPRI’s vice president of Distribution and Energy Utilization sits down to talk about the impact of renewable genera
Nuclear Innovation – It’s Not an Oxymoron
The nuclear industry is taking the lead to reach new heights in innovation. Hear from EPRI experts and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Development & Deployment in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy as they discuss emerging techno
Smaller, Smarter, and by the way, Efficient!
Advances in technology gifted us with greater convenience through smaller, smarter devices, while also contributing to energy efficiency. This “naturally occurring” form of energy efficiency is driving down energy demand as customers adopt new techno
Creating an Open Road for Electric Vehicles
With a growing number of electric vehicle options entering the market, able to cover longer distances at an affordable price, the idea of a North American infrastructure for vehicle charging is moving from concept to reality. Dan Bowermaster, EPRI senior
Extending the Nuclear Option
As utilities look at maintaining nuclear power generation assets beyond current 60 year operating licenses, EPRI’s Long-Term Operations program is researching the technical issues associated with long term operations. Senior Program Manager Sherry Bernh
Pokémon Go and the New Digital Reality
If you’ve played Pokémon Go, you’ve experienced augmented reality. The benefits of this technology reach far beyond gaming. Advances in augmented reality are allowing utilities to visualize components and systems. In this episode, EPRI Technical Ex
Reflections from Paris
The December 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change set a new direction for global climate policy with developing and developed countries joining together in making commitments to limit their emissions through 2030 ,and beyond. Hear from EPRI climate rese