In Episode 19 of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and Brian Scott sit down with Travis Eckert, CEO and Co-Founder of Batricity, to explore the future of energy storage, EV charging, and grid reliability.

Travis shares his journey from managing $60M in private banking to building companies at the forefront of clean energy—including Batricity, Enernuevo, and ChargeForward. He breaks down how falling battery costs, smarter supply chains, and new financing models are reshaping project economics, while also unpacking how the “Big Beautiful Bill” and shifting federal incentives impact the clean energy sector.

Key topics include:

• Why energy storage is the missing piece for grid reliability.

• How EV charging infrastructure must evolve to meet demand.

• The critical role of supply chains and policy shifts in scaling solutions.

• Lessons from Puerto Rico and what U.S. markets can learn about resilience.

• Where battery technology is headed—and how costs keep dropping.

Whether you’re in clean tech, energy policy, or just want to understand how storage + EV charging fit into the future of power, this conversation delivers valuable insights.

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AI isn’t virtual — it’s physical, and it’s hungry for power. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, Russ Bates and Brian Scott uncover how U.S. data centers already consume 176 TWh a year (over 4% of national electricity) and are on track to double by 2030 and hit nearly 10% by 2035. We break down what that means in kWh per person, translate it into gigawatts of constant load, and compare it to the generation capacity the U.S. has online today. Then we examine how the Big Billionaire Bill could slash clean energy growth by more than 50%, just as PJM warns of 30–60% higher retail rates and Texas passes laws to cut data center power during emergencies. We connect the dots on why electricity prices will climb, blackout risks will rise, and what solutions — from decentralized solar + storage to holding Big Tech accountable for time-matched clean energy — could help keep the lights on.

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and co-host Brian Scott dive deep into the real story behind SMRs — exploring the cost per watt, deployment timelines, fuel supply challenges, and why no SMR is commercially operating yet in the U.S. or globally.

We examine canceled projects like NuScale’s VOYGR, stalled efforts like TerraPower’s Natrium, and the hype around data centers and defense applications. Is nuclear power finally going modular — or is this just another decades-long promise?

👉 What you’ll learn in this episode: • What is an SMR and how does it differ from traditional nuclear? • SMR cost per watt: real-world data vs industry projections • Timelines: How long SMRs actually take to deploy (spoiler: not 2 years) • Why SMRs are still not economically viable • Security, nuclear waste, and regulatory challenges • SMR fuel issues — the HALEU problem • Are Amazon and Google really going nuclear? • What should the clean energy sector focus on now?

✅ If you care about clean energy, climate solutions, or grid reliability, this episode breaks through the noise.

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