Drew Biemer, Agency Director for Energy Facility Siting and Permitting for the State of New Hampshire, sits down with Kirk to talk about the pressing need for adaptations in the state’s energy landscape amid rising demands and transitioning from coal to renewables, the challenges of "astroturfing," and the impact of data centers on energy needs

0:00 Introduction to Energy and Politics

3:24 State-Level Energy Challenges

7:34 The Complexities of Energy Opposition

12:33 Understanding Astroturfing in Energy

17:55 New Hampshire's Energy Landscape

26:01 Future of Renewable Energy in New Hampshire

33:41 Data Centers and Energy Demand

44:34 Balancing Energy Goals and Community Needs

54:42 New Hampshire's Energy Future and Exports

56:17 Data Centers and Energy Improvements

59:48 The Energy Demand Crisis

1:04:26 Local Development and Energy Projects

1:08:53 Energy Policy and National Security

1:12:57 The Engineer's Fallacy in Energy Projects

1:19:40 The Role of Community Engagement

1:23:15 Merging Data Centers and Energy

1:29:48 The Limits of Renewable Energy

1:39:10 Understanding Regulatory Structures

1:47:28 Skills for Future Opportunities in Energy

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