Still To Be Determined

Still TBD: Matt Ferrell and Sean Ferrell
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Dec 17, 2025 • 36min

289: Salty AND Sweet? Desalination + Power Plants

https://youtu.be/PA2Wc_pxZ6YMatt and Sean talk about desalination and osmotic power production, plus your responses to our previous episodes.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Ocean's Invisible 15,000 TWh Goldmine https://youtu.be/kko09WIC6yc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (20:20) - - Desalination and Osmotic Power Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Dec 10, 2025 • 39min

288: Perovskite? All Right!

https://youtu.be/HjYEgF598CIMatt and Sean talk about perovskite solar panels, silver prices, and other new (old) issues.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How This Perovskite Breakthrough Could Change Solar Forever https://youtu.be/8Eh9m4U7GGk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (22:00) - - Perovskite Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Dec 3, 2025 • 31min

287: AI’s Impact on our Electric Bills

Explore how AI is driving up electric bills due to the immense energy demands of data centers. Discover the hidden costs behind the AI boom and the challenges of recycling materials like packaging. Learn about potential solutions, such as integrating renewables at data centers and technical workarounds for homeowners. The hosts also discuss whether utilities are effectively coordinating with tech companies to mitigate these impacts, as well as intriguing international cases like Ireland's rising residential costs.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 33min

286: Plastic Recycling Advancements

https://youtu.be/t6Lc9WS60vAMatt and Sean talk about recycling plastic (will we ever get there?), simple home energy solutions (insulation!), and more.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Recycling Breakthrough That Doesn't Need Sorting https://youtu.be/D9Hd4KMoxds(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (16:21) - - Plastic Recycling Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Nov 5, 2025 • 36min

285: Heat Pump It Up! Geothermal 2 Years Later

https://youtu.be/FmTo8ZkfZ68Matt and Sean talk about Matt’s geothermal heat pump experience, digging wells, and the meaning of “young.”Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How My Geothermal Heat Pump Really Performed (2 Years) https://youtu.be/DTb7TKJzr5g?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro (05:22) - - Feedback (17:33) - - 2 Years of Geothermal Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Oct 22, 2025 • 39min

284: Shocking Zinc Battery News

https://youtu.be/Xx9sCiVZxJ4Matt and Sean talk about a change in what research says is good for zinc batteries, and more topics from last week's episode. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Surprising Battery Discovery No One Saw Coming https://youtu.be/GRumW9JzGbc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (21:31) - - Zinc Batteries Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Oct 1, 2025 • 37min

283: Sweating Solar Panels, Upgrade Woes, and More

Discover how solar panels can "sweat" for improved efficiency using an innovative hydrogel that cools them down. The hosts dive into the benefits of this technology for agrivoltaics, where solar panels help crops thrive. They also weigh in on the practicality of DIY cooling methods and discuss sales tactics for homeowners going solar. Listeners share quirky insights on parental habits, making for a lighthearted take amid serious tech discussions. A mix of science, tech, and relatable commentary keeps the conversation engaging!
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Sep 24, 2025 • 36min

282: Bifacial Solar Panels Advacements

https://youtu.be/Ulwh9PMxI_MMatt and Sean talk about solar power generation from two-faced panels … no, not lying panels, but bifacial solar panels with some big updates that should help them become more common.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How the Back of a New Solar Panel Just Changed Everything https://youtu.be/tQoV4Qj0NQs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (12:32) - - Bi-facial Solar Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Sep 10, 2025 • 42min

281: Digitizing Home Electrification - Zero Homes CEO Grant Gunnison

Grant Gunnison, CEO and founder of Zero Homes and an MIT-educated engineer, discusses his innovative approach to home electrification. He explains how his platform utilizes smartphone photos and AI to streamline energy assessments without in-person visits. Gunnison shares insights on the challenges of retrofitting homes and the common resistance from contractors to new technology. As Zero Homes expands across states and partners with utilities, he also highlights the future homeowner experience and the importance of integrating value for both customers and contractors.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 26min

280: Seaweed? More like See Opportunities!

Matt and Sean dive into the world of Sargassum seaweed, revealing how this environmental issue can transform into lucrative opportunities. They discuss innovative ways locals are turning beach debris into fuels, cosmetics, and fertilizers. The duo highlights the global context of renewable efforts and the ownership of these local solutions. From harvesting techniques to existing uses of algae in products, they explore the potential of this once-despised seaweed, emphasizing the spirit of turning problems into prospects.

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