Abundant Energy

Abundant Energy (Aired 06-30-26) Wood Waste, Renewable Energy and AI-Powered Recycling: Turning Construction Waste Into Value

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:57:50 +0000

In this episode of Abundant Energy, host Todd Thomas speaks with Matthew Wheeler, General Manager of WoodChuck.ai, about how construction waste, wood waste and overlooked material streams can become a powerful source of renewable energy, cost savings and measurable sustainability.

The conversation explores how millions of tons of recoverable wood, cardboard, plastic and metal still end up in landfills, even though much of that material holds economic and environmental value.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abundant Energy
(00:00:21) - Wood Waste: Unlock the Energy
(00:01:46) - Wood waste as a potential source of energy
(00:08:09) - Woodchuck Recycling: Construction Site Waste
(00:14:23) - Abundant Energy
(00:15:09) - Now Media TV
(00:15:46) - Woodchuck Waste Disposal: Real-Time Tracking
(00:24:30) - Woodchuck Recycling: Preventing Greenwashing
(00:31:06) - Unlock Abundant Energy
(00:31:52) - Woodchuck Recycling, Waste Management
(00:39:54) - Woodchuck's AI-based Waste Management System
(00:48:29) - Woodchuck on Large Construction Sites

Abundant Energy (Aired 06-23-26) Clean Energy, AI Infrastructure, Public Trust, Innovation y Movement.

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:11:59 +0000

In this episode of Abundant Energy, host Todd Thomas speaks with Stephanie Pierucci and Angela Costa about why breakthrough ideas in clean energy, AI infrastructure, sustainability and circular systems need more than innovation they need clear, human storytelling.

The conversation explores how companies, founders and mission-driven leaders can communicate complex topics like renewable energy, waste diversion, carbon-negative infrastructure, data centers, public trust and community impact in a way people can understand, believe and repeat.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abundant Energy: The Future of AI and Energy
(00:00:50) - Fooled by Story: Stephanie Perucci and Angela Costa Sam
(00:01:54) - The Role of Storytelling in Clean Energy
(00:04:15) - What Is the Difference Between a Book and a Brand?
(00:05:45) - What are the top platforms for nonfiction book distribution?
(00:07:25) - What Makes a Thinkership Campaign Human?
(00:10:08) - A Powerful Story: The Startup's Journey
(00:11:28) - Abundant Energy
(00:12:05) - Establishing Authority Through Communication
(00:13:45) - How Long-Form Communication Strategy Helps People Understand the Message
(00:18:49) - Business Books Still Do Well
(00:22:31) - Minute ATV: The Future of Energy Infrastructure
(00:23:06) - The Communication Infrastructure of Clean Energy
(00:30:49) - How To Tailor Your Book
(00:33:54) - Follow Up to The Moral Frontier
(00:34:50) - What Does It Take to Turn a Mission Driven Message Into a
(00:36:56) - How To Build a Promised Land
(00:40:58) - Starving for Innovation: The Next Book in the
(00:44:11) - Woodchuck: The Story of the Cleaner Planet

Abundant Energy (Aired 06-09-26) AI Energy Demand, Data Centers and Responsible Innovation: The Hidden Cost of the AI Revolution

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:31:34 +0000

In this episode of Abundant Energy, host Todd Thomas speaks with Randy Ai about the invisible energy, water and infrastructure costs behind the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. As AI tools, large language models and hyperscale data centers become part of everyday life, the conversation explores what most users never see: the electricity, cooling systems, water usage and physical infrastructure required to power every prompt, model and cloud-based service.

Abundant Energy (Aired 06-02-26) AI Data Centers, Net Zero Building Envelopes and High-Performance Glass: Reducing Energy Demand in the AI Era

NowMedia Television Networks — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:11 +0000

In this episode of Abundant Energy, host Todd Thomas speaks with Nicholas Bagatelos, President of Net Zero Envelope, about how high-performance building envelopes, advanced glass and smarter facade design can reduce energy demand in the AI era. As hyperscale data centers and always-on computing put new pressure on the grid, the conversation highlights why walls, windows, insulation and construction materials are critical to building a more efficient energy future.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - The Future of AI: Abundant Energy
(00:01:02) - The Building Envelope
(00:06:16) - What's Changing the Built Environment? Glass and windows
(00:11:02) - Data Centers: Energy Efficiency and Construction
(00:14:30) - ABUNDANT ENERGY
(00:15:40) - Net Zero Envelopes
(00:23:06) - Glazing Systems: The Future of Energy Efficiency
(00:27:42) - Unlock Abundant Energy
(00:28:59) - So how can we reduce embodied carbon in a building?
(00:31:57) - Performance improvements in fenestration
(00:34:36) - Wood Frame Innovations Shaping the Future of Energy Infrastructure
(00:40:23) - Unleashing Abundant Energy
(00:41:30) - Importance of the Net-Zero Architecture
(00:49:28) - What's the Next Step to a Carbon-Zero Data Center?
(00:54:17) - Abundant Energy

Abundant Energy (Aired 05-26-26) AI Data Centers, Grid Capacity and Clean Power: Solving the Energy Challenge of the AI Boom

NowMedia Television Networks — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:39:34 +0000

In this episode of Abundant Energy, host Todd Thomas is joined by Tom Matthew of NorthStar Clean Energy and Tim Profeta of Duke University’s Nicholas Institute to explore one of the biggest infrastructure questions of the AI era: how do we power the rapid growth of data centers without sacrificing affordability, reliability or sustainability?

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abundant Energy: The Quest to Power the AI Revolution
(00:01:10) - Top Executives: Energy Is Destiny and How to Align
(00:03:22) - Power Generation for Data Centers
(00:06:02) - The Grid's Role in the Data Center Boom
(00:09:09) - What's the Most Underappreciated bottleneck in the Energy Infrastructure
(00:13:21) - Abundant Energy
(00:14:41) - The New Deal Between Large Loads and the Grid
(00:17:27) - Operational load flexibility for data centers
(00:19:00) - Can AI Data Centers Flex the Grid?
(00:25:40) - Unlock Abundant Energy
(00:27:27) - Northstar Data Center: Hybrid Energy
(00:36:11) - Solar-Natural Gas Hybrid Solutions
(00:38:54) - Abundant Energy: AI and Energy
(00:39:26) - Back with Todd Thomas
(00:40:40) - The Future of Data Centers: Community Benefits
(00:46:20) - The Need for a Climate-friendly Workforce
(00:48:31) - Data Center Success in the Future

Abundant Energy (Aired 05-19-26) Electric Vehicles, Smart Charging and Consumer Trust: Building a Better EV Experience

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 20 May 2026 05:03:31 +0000

In this episode of Abundant Energy, Todd Thomas speaks with Sarah Sloman, Global Partnerships Director at Paythru and a leading voice in the electric vehicle transition, about the real-world challenges shaping the future of EV adoption.

The conversation explores why the next phase of electric mobility depends not only on building more vehicles, but on creating a charging experience that is reliable, simple, transparent and trusted by drivers, fleets and operators.