Energy Facts Chats
Conversations aimed to bridge the gap between energy expectations and energy realities.
Episodes
16 episodes
Decoding Energy Policies and Discussing California's Ambitious Climate Goals
Ever found yourself tangled in the labyrinth that is energy policy? This episode offers a unique perspective, with Mike, an industry insider, shedding light on the nitty-gritty of acquiring permits for energy projects. He shares his six-year-lo...
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41:38
California policy spreading. Death of the entrepreneur (for now)? Energy boomerang is coming
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34:43
Progress in transparency of where we import our oil
On this episode Mike and JP discuss the recent move in California to begin to communicate environmental impacts of foreign sources of oil and what that potentially means for policy makers. We discuss Biden visiting California and his clean powe...
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39:28
Guest Duncan S Campbell (Micro-Smartgrids / DER Task Force)
Mike and JP sit down with a very special guest Duncan S Campbell, one of the founders of Scale-Smartgrids, and DER Task Force. It was great hearing his perspective on the current energy and electricity grid capacity of today. We dived into the ...
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48:26
Being the change
The oil & gas industry has historically been a place of low public communication, not trying to influence or change its perception, and have not taken the center stage with energy demand and benefits of locally produced energy. Now is the t...
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35:49
Hot off the press: discussing energy headlines and what that means to you
JP and Mike take a dive into the goals, mandates, and targets of recent headlines when it comes to energy. How does the leap into "green energy" affect everyday consumers? Has this been thought through with real-world examples and circumstances...
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35:29
Gavin Newsom sweeping plan to streamline infrastructure
Join Mike and JP as they discuss the new executive order by Gavin Newsom as he plans to put together a strike force and bypass the bureaucratic red tape that plagues government agencies. JP sounds skeptical, and Mike is extremely optimistic and...
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28:52
Unveiling the Natural Gas Appliance Ban: Fact or NIMBY Fiction?
Join JP and Mike as they delve into the hot topic dominating headlines—the natural gas appliance ban. In this engaging discussion, they explore the true implications of this proposal. Is it a genuine step toward achieving its intended goals, or...
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27:38
Electrifying the Port: The Realities of an All EV Fleet in California
In this episode of Energy Facts Chats, hosts Mike Umbro and JP Warren delve into the topic of electrifying port and rig fleets in California. They explore the implications for consumers and the challenges that come with moving goods around the ...
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37:44
Catching up. EV Fleets. Environmental Impact from Foreign Oil.
On this episode, Mike and JP catch up as to what they have been up to. They discuss the recent move by California politicians to move to all EV fleets of rigs, as well as the environmental impact of foreign sources of oil.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:55
Global situations and local problems
On this episode Mike and JP start off ranting what's going on in the global energy market, as well as what it could mean for energy security. We then dive into the recent natural gas appliance direction California is taking, and discuss this de...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:11
Skyrocketing Natural Gas Prices in California
On this episode of Energy Facts Chats, Mike and JP discuss the recent notice to California residents that their electricity and gas bills would double (or even triple) from the previous month. We dive into what's causing this price fluctuation,...
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39:06
Californians for Energy & Science Update
During Mike's quick trip to Houston, we were able to get together to have a quick conversation about everything he's been working on, as well as the progress and goals of Californians for Energy & Science. (www.energyandscience.com)
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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15:08
Don't say Oil!
JP and Mike discuss his presentation at the SIPES Houston event last week. The need to educate people about the realities of poor energy policy is our goal, as oftentimes NIMBY mentality has detrimental impacts on the environment while local le...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:06
Barber Shop Talk & Back to the Basics
In this Energy Facts Chats JP Warren and Mike Umbro pick up where they left off. Bringing it back to the basics on why Energy Facts Chats was formed, discussing the environmental/community impact from foreign sources of oil (hint: they are to m...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:56