Know Power

Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti

English Business Earth Sciences Government Management Science

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Episodes 23

Avg. Duration 57m

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Since May 2023

Latest Episode Sep 2025

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About This Podcast

Do you know what happens when you flip a light switch? How many people, dollars, and computers are involved to charge your smartphone? Do you understand the policy implications, political landmines, and local issues as we transition to clean energy? We’re here to answer those questions and more on KNOW POWER. Hosted by agnostic but informed industry experts Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti, Know Power is all about demystifying the entire energy industry, getting you involved in the discussion, and empowering you with knowledge to make an intelligent choice today and in the future. Learn more and subscribe today at knowpowershow.com. Noha Sidhom is a lawyer turned entrepreneur with a passion for advocacy and competition in the electricity markets. Noha started her career at FERC, went on to be General Counsel of a proprietary trading firm before launching her own hedge fund aimed at providing liquidity and competition to ultimately benefit consumers. Noha also runs a trade association that advocates for open, fair, transparent and competitive power markets. Mike Borgatti serves as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Gabel Associates, an energy and utility consultancy. He leads a team of diverse industry experts who assist some of the world's largest energy companies and consumers in navigating the complex and ever-changing energy landscape. Gabel Associates' clientele includes offshore wind developers, institutional investors, energy traders, and coal plant operators, spanning every sector of the energy industry. With extensive experience across the industry, Mike and team approach problems from multiple perspectives, and Know Power aims to share this knowledge with a wide-ranging audience.

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Recent Episodes

S3E10 The Price of Power: Thomas Meric on Policy, Investment, and Infrastructure

Sep 17, 2025 1h 17m

In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Mike are joined by energy finance expert Thomas Meric, formerly of Janney Montgomery. They explore how political pressure, regulatory constraints, and…

S3E9 Power Players: Rich Powell on Energy Policy and Clean Buying

Jun 13, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Mike speak with Rich Powell, CEO of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA). Rich outlines the evolving dynamics in U.S. electricity markets, focusing…

S3E8 Unlocking the Japanese Power Market with Mark Todoroff

May 08, 2025 52m

In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Michael are joined by Mark Todoroff, Head of APAC Business Development for Yes Energy. Together, they explore the dynamic changes within Japan’s energy…

S3E7 Energy Capacity, Consensus & Keeping the Lights On: A Conversation with Asim Haque

Apr 24, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Mike sit down with Asim Haque, Senior Vice President at PJM Interconnection and former Chair of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. Asim shares his…

S3E6 On-Demand Clean Energy: Christie Obiaya on How Heliogen is Redefining What Solar Can Do

Oct 30, 2024 42m

In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Michael sit down with Christie Obiaya, CEO and Director of Heliogen, an energy technology company focused on concentrated solar power (CSP) and storage…

S3E5 Mining the Depths: Craig Shesky on the Future of Battery Metals

Sep 11, 2024 1h 1m

In this episode of Know Power, hosts Noha and Mike speak with Craig Shesky, CFO of The Metals Company, a pioneer in deep-sea mining for battery metals. Craig shares his fascinating journey from…

S3E4 Unleashing the Power of Grid-Scale Batteries with Quentin Scrimshire

Aug 21, 2024 52m

In today's episode of Know Power, hosts Noha Sidhom and Mike Borgatti welcome Quentin Scrimshire, CEO and founder of Modo Energy. Quentin, known as Q, shares his journey from studying electrical…

S3E3 Building the Future of Energy: Insights from John Berger

Aug 07, 2024 39m

In this episode of Know Power, hosts Mike and Noha sit down with John Berger, CEO and founder of Sunnova. They delve into John's extensive career in the power industry, exploring the evolution of…

S3E2 Transforming America's Energy Grid: Insights with Christina Hayes

Jul 24, 2024 1h 3m

In this episode of Know Power, Noha and Mike sit down with Christina Hayes, Executive Director for Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. They unravel the complexities of the energy grid, focusing on the…

S3E1 Power Play: A Conversation with Pat Wood on Market Design and Energy Innovation

Jul 10, 2024 1h 8m

In this episode of Know Power, Noha and Mike speak with Pat Wood, a pivotal figure in transforming energy markets through regulatory innovation. With a distinguished career spanning leadership roles…

S2E6 The Art of Political Strategy in Renewable Energy Projects with David Applebaum

Jan 24, 2024 1h 8m

In today's episode, we're joined by a seasoned expert, David Applebaum of The Hawthorne Group. We will unpack the challenges of implementing renewable projects and the political campaigns that…

S2E5 Debunking Energy Markets: A Conversation with Caitlin Smith

Jan 17, 2024 1h 39m

On this episode of Know Power, we sit down with Caitlin Smith, Vice President, Policy & Corporate Communications for Jupiter Power to unravel the mysteries of energy storage growth in the markets…

S2E4 Powering the Future: How Transmission Upgrades Drive Clean Energy and Economic Growth

Jan 10, 2024 1h 4m

On this episode of Know Power, we welcome Abe Silverman, our special guest. Abe delves into the world of energy and power, focusing on MISO, the largest US-integrated market ISO RTO, and its…

S2E3 Unraveling the Complexities of Traditional Clearing Models and Their Impact on Transactions

Dec 20, 2023 1h 2m

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, JC Kneale, who is here to discuss traditional clearing models and the role of a clearing house. Not only does JC bring a wealth of knowledge on…

S2E2 Moving Towards Decarbonization: Proposals for RTO and Market Development

Dec 13, 2023 53m

On this episode of Know Power, Rob Gramlich discusses various aspects related to the renewable energy sector. He points out that residential rates in the Southeast are higher in four or five key…

S2E1 From Concept to Commercial Success: The Journey of Energy Vault's Sustainable Energy Solutions

Dec 06, 2023 57m

Welcome back to Know Power, the podcast where we explore the latest developments and innovations in the world of renewable energy and power. In today's episode, we are diving into the fascinating…

S1E6 Challenges and Opportunities in the Renewable Energy Industry

Jul 19, 2023 53m

On this episode of Know Power, we delve into the complex world of solar panel manufacturing and the challenges faced by the global solar industry. From the impact of trade wars on the solar supply…

S1E5 Decarbonization in Transportation, Heavy Manufacturing, and Power Sectors

Jul 12, 2023 46m

On this episode of Know Power, Patrick Currier speaks with us about the challenges of addressing negative environmental impacts on communities with less political and economic power. We discuss the…

S1E4 Distributed Generation and the Challenge for Regulators in Existing Markets

Jul 05, 2023 54m

On this episode of Know Power, Suedeen Kelly discusses various topics related to the energy sector, including stimulating demand for clean energy through community solar developments and state…

S1E3 Resiliency and Redundancy: The Role of Energy Storage

Jun 28, 2023 51m

On this episode of Know Power, we explore the role of states and companies in driving environmental change, as well as the growing opportunities in the energy market. We discuss how California's…

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How many episodes does Know Power have?

Know Power has published 23 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Business, Earth Sciences.

Is Know Power still active?

Know Power is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 57m.