Podcast Episodes

Butte Shows How a Cleanup Plan Can Change After Approval

Season 2026

EPA finalized Butte's lead cleanup amendment last week, and the pattern it reveals about approved standards is what executives should track next.

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EnerVenue's 30-Year Battery Faces a Commercial Test

Season 2026

EnerVenue is scaling battery production in China. Its 30-year nickel-hydrogen technology promises lower lifetime costs, but commercial performance re…

3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Peru's $7 Billion Mining Investment Faces a Real Test

Season 2026

Peru targets more than $7 billion in 2026 mining investment, but new permits alone do not guarantee the spending or construction that follows them.

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Why Aging Wind and Solar Sites May Gain More Value

Season 2026

As wind and solar equipment ages, an established grid connection can make a project attractive for repowering, though permits still need full review.…

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EPA PFAS Wastewater Rule for Platers Slips to 2027

Season 2026

EPA is nearing a PFAS discharge rule for chemical makers while pushing its metal-finishing PFAS rule to February 2027, and platers should track both.…

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Earlier Grid Connections May Require Flexible Loads

Season 2026

PJM has asked FERC to approve curtailment-first service for new large loads, and facilities leaders need to price that operating commitment before co…

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Rotterdam Temporary Transformer Could Ease Port Grid Limits

Season 2026

A temporary 500 MW transformer could give Rotterdam port companies earlier grid access, but capacity, eligibility and connection dates remain unconfi…

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South Korea Builds Its Chip Workforce in High School

Season 2026

South Korean semiconductor high schools are tying technical training to industry jobs as chip exports surge and manufacturers plan new production cap…

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Crew Shortages Threaten Construction Schedules Ahead

Season 2026

Construction hiring remains difficult even as parts of the market soften, and operations leaders must test crew availability before 2027 schedules.

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Which Infrastructure Projects Are Ready for 2027 Funding?

Season 2026

Rising utility investment plans are colliding with construction costs and delivery constraints executives must test before 2027 capital decisions.

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