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This week we’re in the ThunDERdome with Crucible Capital’s Meltem Demirors and Honour Masters.

Have we become too Malthusian? Is AI an extension of Steve Jobs’ “bicycle for the mind” metaphor, or is it becoming more of a wholesale replacement for th... more

Buckle up, this is a long one. But when we’re talking about a revolution of this magnitude, how could it not be?

We couldn’t help ourselves once we sat down with Daan Walter, principal of Ember, to unpack how solar and batteries are fueling the elec... more

We’re back! This time with a solo pod. We continue our tradition of talking about New Year’s resolutions, unpacking DERVOS ‘25, and looking ahead to DERVOS ‘26 and beyond. We feel we’re at the start of a new epoch—rather, DERcade—so we try to tee up ... more

Our final discussion of DERVOS 2025 was a panel on the ramifications of electricity becoming the primary lever of economic and geopolitical might.

If you’re listening to this as a podcast, keep in mind that the full video is available on our website... more

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Recent Guests

Daan Walter
Principal at Ember Energy; cofounder of Ember Futures Unit; NGO focused on data and policy implications for energy transition
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Episode: Electromaxxing With Daan Walter
Seth Frader-Thompson
CEO and Co-Founder of EnergyHub
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Episode: DER Startup School with Seth Frader-Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of EnergyHub
Cole Ashman
Founder and CEO of Pila Energy
Pila Energy
Episode: Going Permissionless with Cole Ashman,CEO and Founder of Pila Energy
Astrid Atkinson
Co-founder and CEO of Camu Energy
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Episode: The Myth of Sisyphus with Astrid Atkinson
Dana Guernsey
Co-Founder and CEO of Voltus
Voltus
Episode: DER Baby DER with Dana Guernsey, Co-Founder and CEO of Voltus
Jenny Chase
Global solar analyst and former manager of the solar team at Bloomberg NEF
BNEF
Episode: Pakistan's distributed solar boom with Jenny Chase
Nic Freschi
Senior Associate at Gable Associates, expert in energy public utility environmental consulting.
Gable Associates
Episode: WTF is ELCC with the man who predicted the PJM capacity price spikes, Nic Freschi
Allison Bates Wannop
Energy regulatory attorney and head of DERT Policy
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Episode: Accelerating DER Policy with Allison Bates Wannop
Dave Reiss
CEO and Co-Founder of Wunder
Wunder
Episode: Scaling commercial solar with Dave Riess, CEO and Co-Founder of Wunder

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Great content, really crappy audio

    Two of the hosts have crisp clear audio. The guest and other host mumble. Keep your hand on the volume. You need frequent adjustments.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Oday26
    United States2 years ago
  • Just discovered - this pod is awesome! Total wonkfest

    Awesome stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrendanMcEwen
    Canada2 years ago
  • Genuine pros, non commercial content

    If you want to be in the room when deep experts riff together informally, actually nerd out about what they love, and create the future together, this is that show. It’s not media, it’s the bar where the real talk happens by the actual people doing the work.

    PS of course the tagline for the movement should be “DER baby DER”. Duh guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clevername3981
    United States3 years ago
  • Needs heavy editing

    I work in the space, and it’s hard for me to recommend this podcast due to how much of these 2 hour podcasts are a waste of time .. like leaving in laughing after mediocre jokes, off topic introductions. It’s hard to get anything valuable for me, due to how much time it takes to not even get a solid point. Maybe I’m misunderstanding the purpose of the podcast, but if it’s to educate and get people “DER-pilled” it’s extremely hard to follow.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    julie j sharing
    United States3 years ago
  • great mix of technical and understandable

    I’ve been deep diving on electricity and energy markets over the last half year and this podcast has been so helpful laying out complex ideas in clear ways and approaching complicated issues from many different perspectives. I really appreciate the diversity of viewpoints from the hosts (who all come from different sectors of energy / electricity) as well as the not too serious dialogue. Definitely recommend this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    secowles
    United States5 years ago

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The show is praised for balancing technical rigor with accessible discussion.
Guests are consistently described as knowledgeable and engaging with a strong practical focus.
Listeners appreciate the depth on DERs and energy markets, though audio quality can be inconsistent.

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DERVOS 2025: Big DERs Energy
Q: Is there a radically simpler path that is like actually massively scalable?
Direct current is fundamentally how to power the data centers while improving efficiency.
DERVOS 2025: Big DERs Energy
Q: What do you think?
It should be very hard to scale the compute without that.
DERVOS 2025: Big DERs Energy
Q: Can we actually accommodate these massive loads on the grid in a manner that looks anything like we've seen before?
Data centers are not a homogeneous group and there will need to be a suite of solutions to address their needs.
DERVOS 2025: Big DERs Energy
Q: Does this feel real?
It's hard to have a solid forecast right now, but I think there is a large market for the functions that AI could provide.
Solar maxxing with Lisan Al Gaib, Jesse Peltan
Q: How much solar energy can the current technology realistically provide?
Current solar technologies can exponentially increase production, potentially surpassing the total primary energy consumed today.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DER Task Force

What is DER Task Force about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on distributed energy resources (DERs), electrical grids, and the policy and technology shifts driving energy decentralization. Episodes blend technical depth with practical industry insights, covering open data, governance, and the geopolitical and economic implications of rapid energy transformation. notable angles include the rise of DERs, virtual power plants, and the move toward local manufacturing and electrostate concepts, often featuring practitioner voices from utilities, tech companies, and academia. The format tends to mix sharp banter with deep dives, which can be informative for energy professionals and curious newcomers alike, though some listeners note episodes run long and could benefit from tighter editing... more

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2. Seth Frader-Thompson
3. Cole Ashman
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5. Dana Guernsey
6. Jenny Chase
7. Nic Freschi
8. Allison Bates Wannop

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