Tapping Into the Energy Grid with Andrew Winter, CEO @ Eflex Energy

30/10/2024 1h 5min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
Tapping Into the Energy Grid with Andrew Winter, CEO @ Eflex Energy

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On this episode of Solving For Tomorrow, we welcome Andrew Winter, CEO of Eflex Energy. Andrew shares his broader journey into technology, beginning with a Commodore VIC-20, and reflects on the evolution of programming and the importance of foundational learning.The discussion explores leveraging AI and large language models for problem-solving. Andrew introduces Eflex, a company revolutionizing home energy management through intelligent load management and connectivity. Brian and Andrew delve into the necessity of intelligent energy systems to prevent outages during extreme weather, the role of solar energy and net metering, and the implications of distributed generation and active grid management. The episode also highlights the potential of fusion energy, the challenge of deploying advanced technologies, and emphasizes policy change as crucial for achieving widespread energy solutions.Time Stamps:* (00:31) Andrew Starts Messing with Technology* (04:25) The Pre-Internet Days * (09:40) Leveraging LLMs* (14:27) About Eflex* (21:39) Practical Ways For Energy Saving in the Future* (25:35) Why Do Pool Pumps Matter?*(32:45)  Renewable Energy *(41:58) Sharing Your EV with the Grid*(45:55) If You Had A Magic Wand…*(53:01) The Post-Fix--------Solving for Tomorrow is sponsored by Geisel Software. We help you create products that seamlessly automate the physical and virtual worlds using robotics, machine learning, and so much more. Find out more at geisel.software.--------Links:Follow Andrew on LinkedInFollow Brian Geisel on LinkedIn—----

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