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Not Another Energy Podcast
Not Another Energy Podcast is a candid, smart, and occasionally irreverent conversation about what’s actually happening in the energy world, and why it matters.
Hosted by Bethany Ruhe and Teresa Ringenbach, partners at Bloom Advisory Partners, the podcast cuts through hype, buzzwords, and one-size-fits-all solutions to explore the real-world implications of energy policy, technology, markets, and regulation. With more than 45 years of combined experience across the energy ecosystem, Bethany and…
Episodes
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No, YOU Go First: All Aboard The Battery Train!
This week Teresa and Bethany explore batteries, from the early days (Bethany bought a Chevy Volt the first year they came out) to what is available on the…
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Plug It In, Plug It In: A Little Solution With Big Potential
Is there a solar solution that Teresa can actually get behind? Maybe! This week Bethany and Teresa discuss plug in solar. Can this little bitty renewable offer…
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Spies Like Us: How Vulnerable Is The Grid?
Bethany and Teresa discuss why the power grid is not just an energy issue but a national security issue. They connect real outage events, past blackouts, and…
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We Heart Co-Ops: A Love Story
Electric co-ops don’t always get the attention of the utility giants, but they quietly keep the lights on for about 42 million Americans. And, as Bethany and…
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Just A Simple Chat: What's Going On In Our Own Backyards And Beyond
Bethany and Teresa throw out the script this week to just chat about what's on their minds, energy gal to energy gal. Conversations about the latest FERC…
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Surviving Your Electric Bill: What Pakistan Can Teach Us All
What can a people-led solar revolution in Pakistan teach the rest of the world? A lot. Teresa and Bethany sit down with Zeshan Khalid of the Watt's Next…
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FERC 2222: So Close to Being a Solution
FERC 2222 set the stage for being able to use residential loads to use third party aggregators to access selling stored power or coordinated demand reductions…
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PSPS, Safety or BS?
Public Safety Power Shutoffs are becoming normal, addressing safety concerns around high winds, wildfires and weather events. But should they be? Power…
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The Story of Natural Gas: Global Powerhouse and Feel Good Delusions
Natural gas has quietly shaped the last 25 years of energy policy, global politics, and the electric grid itself. In this episode, we unpack how the U.S. went…
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The Great Data Paradox: From Creepy to Capable
The podcast episode delves into the topic of data usage in the utility world, exploring the challenges and opportunities it presents. It discusses the…
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Can Energy Ever Be Free?
Energy prices have increased faster than the rate of inflation since 2022, with the average American seeing a 13% increase in their energy bills. With that…
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ETS26 Hack The Planet: We Came, We Saw, We Learned
The Bloom team traveled to San Antonio for ETS26, Hack The Planet. Energy experts from all over the country, from every layer of energy, convene and share…
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Imagine This: A World Without Monopoly Utilities
Taylor Swift helped take down the Live Nation/Ticketmaster monopoly, can she do the same with the electric grid? Teresa and Bethany explore what a world…
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How To Shop For Gas In The Spring
Teresa and Bethany are back for season two of Not Another Energy Podcast! They kick off with why you should be shopping for natural gas now. Spring is the…
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Season One Recap: Are We Energy Psychics?
Bethany and Teresa recap the first season of their podcast, discussing topics such as celebrity energy investors, utility scandals, data centers, heat pumps…
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Who Brought The Microgrid to the Grid Party?
Bethany and Teresa threw an energy party, and everyone was invited! There was a potluck, a party crasher, and two lucky attendees even found love. This…
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Carry The Fire: Working Towards Tribal Energy Sovereignty
Bethany and Teresa discuss Bethany's experience at the Carry the Fire Tribal Energy Summit, focusing on the concept of energy sovereignty and the challenges…
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Frozen in Time: Is Energy Star Relevant or a Relic?
Follow Bethany and Teresa as they travel back in time to 1992. The music? Grunge. The hair? Big. The manatees? Possibly saved by Teresa's t-shirt. And, of…
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Heat Pumps: Hype, Hope, or One Mother of a Problem?
The podcast episode delves into the hype and reality of heat pumps, exploring the personal experience of one of the hosts and the rationale behind heat pump…
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Stop Blaming Data Centers: The Real Story Behind Your Power Bill
Gather round to unravel one of Teresa's favorite conspiracy theories! This episode delves into the controversy surrounding data centers and their impact on…
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Scandal: A Tale of Two Utilities
The podcast delves into the scandals involving ComEd and First Energy, highlighting the impact on policy, systemic issues in utilities, and the controversies…
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Energy, But Make It My Whole Personality
Summary Has energy become, dare we say, cool? In this episode, Bethany Ruhe and Teresa Ringenbach explore the evolving landscape of energy, emphasizing its…