Know Power
Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti
Do you know what happens when you flip a light switch? How many people, dollars, and computers are involved to charge your smartphone? Do you understand the policy implications, political landmines, and local issues as we transition to clean energy? We’re here to answer those questions and more on KNOW POWER. Hosted by agnostic but informed industry experts Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti, Know Power is all about demystifying the entire energy industry, getting you involved in the discussion, and empowering you with knowledge to make an intelligent choice today and in the future. Learn more and subscribe today at knowpowershow.com.
Noha Sidhom is a lawyer turned entrepreneur with a passion for advocacy and competition in the electricity markets. Noha started her career at FERC, went on to be General Counsel of a proprietary trading firm before launching her own hedge fund aimed at providing liquidity and competition to ultimately benefit consumers. Noha also runs a trade association that advocates for open, fair, transparent and competitive power markets.
Mike Borgatti serves as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Gabel Associates, an energy and utility consultancy. He leads a team of diverse industry experts who assist some of the world's largest energy companies and consumers in navigating the complex and ever-changing energy landscape. Gabel Associates' clientele includes offshore wind developers, institutional investors, energy traders, and coal plant operators, spanning every sector of the energy industry. With extensive experience across the industry, Mike and team approach problems from multiple perspectives, and Know Power aims to share this knowledge with a wide-ranging audience.
Noha Sidhom is a lawyer turned entrepreneur with a passion for advocacy and competition in the electricity markets. Noha started her career at FERC, went on to be General Counsel of a proprietary trading firm before launching her own hedge fund aimed at providing liquidity and competition to ultimately benefit consumers. Noha also runs a trade association that advocates for open, fair, transparent and competitive power markets.
Mike Borgatti serves as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Gabel Associates, an energy and utility consultancy. He leads a team of diverse industry experts who assist some of the world's largest energy companies and consumers in navigating the complex and ever-changing energy landscape. Gabel Associates' clientele includes offshore wind developers, institutional investors, energy traders, and coal plant operators, spanning every sector of the energy industry. With extensive experience across the industry, Mike and team approach problems from multiple perspectives, and Know Power aims to share this knowledge with a wide-ranging audience.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 14, 2023 • 50min
Powering the Future: A Look into PJM's Energy Transition
On this inaugural episode of Know Power, Manu Asthana, an expert in the energy space, discusses his role as a member of PJM and how he's been helping with the organization's big energy transition. With a diverse array of backgrounds and capacities within the organization's scope, Manu is at the forefront of a growing concern regarding renewable energy, and PJM is confident it can benefit its customers if they handle the transition correctly. The transition isn't without its challenges, and Manu explains the roadblocks he's run into, particularly with regulatory standards and new technology. He also talks about how PJM is dealing with the issue of diversity, whether it's a more significant asset or if a single state system would be preferable. Finally, Manu emphasizes the importance of addressing the people left behind by industrialization and being open to ideas on how to address this issue.Guest bio: Manu Asthana is the CEO of PJM, a regional transmission organization that manages the power grid for approximately 65 million Americans in 13 states and the District of Columbia. With over 1400 generators under its management, PJM directs the operation of the transmission system and generation through the power of competitive markets, ensuring efficient operation and forward planning. Manu's leadership has enabled PJM to manage the power grid effectively using cutting-edge technology and competitive market strategies.[00:04:26] PJM's CEO on finding purpose in the energy transition[00:08:34] Transition to renewables: urgency and opportunities ahead[00:16:24] Diversity in the PJM footprint: a significant advantage[00:19:56] Why transmission is a key component for reliable and diverse energy[00:23:06] Upgrading grid infrastructure for renewable energy[00:29:11] How PJM handles the intricacies connecting homes to power grid[00:33:57] Designing a fairer society through better power distribution practices[00:43:24] Geopolitics, energy security, and climate change policies[00:48:13] The future of work: embracing rapid innovationLearn more and stay up to date at KnowPowerShow.comConnect with our HostsNoha SidhomLinkedInMike BorgattiLinkedInGabel Associates
May 25, 2023 • 1min
Welcome to Know Power
Whether we realize it or not, we’re all participants in the global energy economy. The simple act of flipping on a light switch triggers an incredible, coordinated effort to move power from generators across a nationally coordinated transmission grid to our homes, schools, and offices. The need for energy is innate to us as humans and agnostic to things like race, wealth, social status, or political affiliation. The energy industry is not. It’s inherently political, incredibly complicated, and chock full of confusing jargon and super-complex math that can be intimidating for even the most wonky among us. But does it have to be this way? No. We don't think so. If your looking for a simple, straightforward, down-the-middle conversation about all things energy, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the Know Power Podcast. This season will bring together leaders from across the energy spectrum. Learn more and stay up to date at KnowPowerShow.comConnect with our HostsNoha SidhomLinkedInMike BorgattiLinkedInGabel Associates
