More importantly, scrap is just the start. There is no better ex-nuclear store of energy than aluminum. Nothing competes on energy density, shelf life, safety profile, and cost.

I know you think that, and that is for sure true for new scrap, UBC, etc. But not all scrap can be easily recycled technically or cost effectively, and I'm not talking about post-consumer dilute waste streams.

This was an all time episode, fantastic listen.

I wonder what the max pressure and temp of the fuel inlet to the Wartsilla recip engines are. We have a ~20% H2 80% steam fuel at 40 bar, 250 C. Would that work natively or would we need to step it down?

This was an all time episode, fantastic listen.

I wonder what the max pressure and temp of the fuel inlet to the Wartsilla recip engines are. We have a ~20% H2 80% steam fuel at 40 bar, 250 C. Would that work natively or would we need to step it down?

Great discussion of a tough topic.
@jessedjenkins.com I'd caution against using "taxpayer dollars" lingo though. It's a right-wing term, much like death tax, designed to drive support away from public investment. I use "public" money/dollars/funds instead.

This was an all timer

And I would add rechargeable aluminum fuels to the mix.

Makes sense. Could they use diesel gensets? Is the capacity high enough on those?

Review it on Shift Key?

Have you played Power Grid?

I'd be really curious on his thoughts on that, because it seems like that would reflect the actual delivery cost, right?

Only about halfway through (great listen as usual), so maybe this gets discussed.

Would charging a T/D rate for commercial/industrial based on service capacity work?

It seems much more closely correlated to grid costs than consumption. That would solve the bodega vs Google issue that he mentioned.

The discussion of EV roof design as it pertains to car seat loading is the most millennial dad discussion, and I'm here for it

Btw, I would listen to a Car Talk revival with @jessejenkins.bsky.social and @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social.