On this special episode of Alternative Power Plays, lead experts from the Brattle Group: John Tsoukalis, Metin Celebi, and Frank Graves, join the podcast for a panel discussion on recent energy market developments in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), focusing on the extended day-ahead markets (EDAM) and Markets+.

Celebi, Graves, and Tsoukalis are Principals at Brattle with expertise in electricity markets, resource planning, environmental and climate policy analysis, regulatory and financial economics, electric and gas utilities, litigation matters, market modeling, transmission rate design, and more.

During this episode they highlight the benefits, differences, and regional impacts of these regional markets, comparing them to the deregulation seen in the Eastern U.S. The group also address the approach to market development in the West, potential customer savings, and the importance of regional cooperation for efficient energy management.

The Brattle Group, based in Boston, provides consulting services and expert testimony in economics, finance, and regulation to corporations, law firms, and public agencies.

To learn more about the Brattle Group: https://www.brattle.com/

To learn more about Metin Celebi, visit: https://www.brattle.com/experts/metin-celebi/
To learn more about Frank Graves, visit: https://www.brattle.com/experts/frank-c-graves/
To learn more about John Tsoukalis, visit: https://www.brattle.com/experts/john-tsoukalis/

On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, hosts Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis interview Elliot Anise-Hicks, co-founder and CTO of Oberon Fuels. During their discussion, Elliot discusses Oberon's journey from its start in 2010, initially focusing on biogas, then liquid fuels, and eventually to its current production of renewable dimethyl ether (DME). DME, a clean, non-toxic gas, can significantly reduce CO2 emissions when blended with liquefied petroleum gas.

Later, Elliot highlights the technical and regulatory challenges faced, the advantages of DME in reducing greenhouse gases, and its potential as a hydrogen carrier. The conversation also highlights Oberon's partnerships, particularly with Suburban Propane, and plans for scaling production and expanding internationally.

For more information on Oberon Fuels, visit: https://www.oberonfuels.com/
To learn more about Elliot Anise-Hicks, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehicks/
To learn more about Alan Seltzer, visit: https://www.bipc.com/alan-seltzer⁠
To learn more about John Povilaitis, visit: ⁠https://www.bipc.com/john-povilaitis⁠

On this episode of Alternative Power Plays, John Povilaitis talks with Sarah Minczeski Delisle, VP of Government Affairs & Communications at Swell Energy. In this role, Sarah navigates the evolving policy environments at local, state, and federal levels to maintain the company's adaptive stance and strategic positioning.

During their conversation, John and Sarah talk about virtual power plants, explaining what they are, their capabilities, and their benefits to consumers across diverse markets. She highlights how Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) can address various challenges faced by utilities and customers, including providing backup power, reducing emissions, and improving resilience. The discussion also covers the financial benefits of VPPs for utilities and the importance of data standardization. Finally, Sarah explores policy and regulatory ideas that could enable Swell Energy to better serve their customers.

To learn more about Sarah Minczeski Delisle, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-minczeski-delisle/
To learn more about John Povilaitis, visit: ⁠https://www.bipc.com/john-povilaitis⁠