Abundant Energy (audio) Castos https://abundant-energy-audio.castos.com Abundant Energy with Todd Thomas is a high-impact docuseries and talk show exploring one of the most urgent paradoxes of our time: as Artificial Intelligence accelerates human progress, it is also driving unprecedented global energy demand. Hosted by tech innovator, entrepreneur, and author of the Unleashing Abundant Energy trilogy, Todd Thomas, the show dives into the hidden energy costs of hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, and digital expansion — and presents bold, actionable solutions. Each episode bridges the digital and physical worlds, bringing together industry titans, climate scientists, engineers, policymakers, and breakthrough innovators. From renewable microgrids optimized by machine learning to clean biomass solutions, advanced nuclear technologies, and power-positive data centers, Todd outlines a practical blueprint for a carbon-negative future. Abundant Energy isn’t just about exposing the crisis — it’s about igniting the Great Expansion. It’s for leaders, technologists, and visionaries who believe we can fuel the AI era without sacrificing the planet. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:37:21 +0000 en © 2026 https://episodes.castos.com/6754362e2c0834-61544207/images/AbundantEnergy-VOD-1400x1400px.jpg Abundant Energy (audio) https://abundant-energy-audio.castos.com Abundant Energy with Todd Thomas is a high-impact docuseries and talk show exploring one of the most urgent paradoxes of our time: as Artificial Intelligence accelerates human progress, it is also driving unprecedented global energy demand. Hosted by tech innovator, entrepreneur, and author of the Unleashing Abundant Energy trilogy, Todd Thomas, the show dives into the hidden energy costs of hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, and digital expansion — and presents bold, actionable solutions. Each episode bridges the digital and physical worlds, bringing together industry titans, climate scientists, engineers, policymakers, and breakthrough innovators. From renewable microgrids optimized by machine learning to clean biomass solutions, advanced nuclear technologies, and power-positive data centers, Todd outlines a practical blueprint for a carbon-negative future. Abundant Energy isn’t just about exposing the crisis — it’s about igniting the Great Expansion. It’s for leaders, technologists, and visionaries who believe we can fuel the AI era without sacrificing the planet. NowMedia Television Networks episodic Abundant Energy with Todd Thomas is a high-impact docuseries and talk show exploring one of the most urgent paradoxes of our time: as Artificial Intelligence accelerates human progress, it is also driving unprecedented global energy demand. Hosted by tech innovator, entrepreneur, and author of the Unleashing Abundant Energy trilogy, Todd Thomas, the show dives into the hidden energy costs of hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure, and digital expansion — and presents bold, actionable solutions. Each episode bridges the digital and physical worlds, bringing together industry titans, climate scientists, engineers, policymakers, and breakthrough innovators. From renewable microgrids optimized by machine learning to clean biomass solutions, advanced nuclear technologies, and power-positive data centers, Todd outlines a practical blueprint for a carbon-negative future. Abundant Energy isn’t just about exposing the crisis — it’s about igniting the Great Expansion. It’s for leaders, technologists, and visionaries who believe we can fuel the AI era without sacrificing the planet. NowMedia Television Networks juan@nowmedia.tv false https://feeds.castos.com/xgwg4 yes <![CDATA[Abundant Energy (Aired 06-30-26) Wood Waste, Renewable Energy and AI-Powered Recycling: Turning Construction Waste Into Value]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:37:21 +0000 NowMedia Television Networks https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/70396/episode/2514362 https://abundant-energy-audio.castos.com/episodes/abundant-energy-aired-06-30-26-wood-waste-renewable-energy-and-ai-powered-recycling-turning-cons 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: The AI Revolution
  • (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
  • (00:13:59) - Intelligent Systems: The Future of Energy Infrastructure
  • (00:14:23) - Abundant Energy
  • (00:15:09) - Now Media TV: Abundant Energy
  • (00:15:41) - Waste Disposal Systems
  • (00:17:02) - Woodchuck Waste Management: Real-Time Tracking
  • (00:24:30) - Woodchuck Recycling: Verifying and Valving Waste
  • (00:31:06) - Unlock Abundant Energy
  • (00:31:52) - Woodchuck Recycling System
  • (00:39:54) - Abundant Energy
  • (00:40:40) - Woodchuck's AI-enabled Waste Management System
  • (00:48:29) - What are the challenges facing the construction industry?
  • (00:50:15) - Abundant Energy
]]> false 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.

]]> 00:50:33 <![CDATA[Abundant Energy (Aired 06-23-26) Clean Energy, AI Infrastructure, Public Trust, Innovation y Movement.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:02 +0000 NowMedia Television Networks https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/70396/episode/2514319 https://abundant-energy-audio.castos.com/episodes/abundant-energy-aired-06-23-26-clean-energy-storytelling-public-trust-and-thought-leadership-tur 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) - Bookmark Marketing: Social Media and Physical Book Sales
  • (00:07:25) - What Makes a Thinkership Campaign Human?
  • (00:10:08) - A Powerful Story: Recruiting and Retaining Talent
  • (00:12:05) - Establishing Authority Through Communication
  • (00:13:45) - How Long-Form Content Can Help Your Communication Strategy?
  • (00:18:49) - Bookmark Review: Business Books
  • (00:22:31) - Abundant Energy: The Future of Energy, Infrastructure
  • (00:23:06) - Communication as an Infrastructure for Innovation
  • (00:31:00) - How to Market a Book to a Specific Audience
  • (00:33:54) - Follow Up to Mortal Moral Freedom
  • (00:34:50) - What Does It Take to Turn a Mission Driven Message Into a
  • (00:36:56) - How To Write a Timeless Story
  • (00:40:58) - Starchving for Innovation: The Fifth Book
  • (00:44:11) - Woodchuck: The Story of the Cleaner Planet
]]> false 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.

]]> 00:48:02 <![CDATA[Abundant Energy (Aired 06-09-26) AI Energy Demand, Data Centers and Responsible Innovation: The Hidden Cost of the AI Revolution]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:31:36 +0000 NowMedia Television Networks https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/70396/episode/2488297 https://abundant-energy-audio.castos.com/episodes/abundant-energy-aired-06-09-26-ai-energy-demand-data-centers-and-responsible-innovation-the-hidd 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.

]]> false 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.

]]> 00:49:52 <![CDATA[Abundant Energy (Aired 06-02-26) AI Data Centers, Net Zero Building Envelopes and High-Performance Glass: Reducing Energy Demand in the AI Era]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:09 +0000 NowMedia Television Networks https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/70396/episode/2481779 https://abundant-energy-audio.castos.com/episodes/abundant-energy-aired-06-02-26-ai-data-centers-net-zero-building-envelopes-and-high-performance-g 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) - The technology that will change the built environment
  • (00:11:02) - Data Centers: The Future of Energy Efficiency
  • (00:14:31) - ABUNDANT ENERGY
  • (00:15:40) - Net Zero Envelopes
  • (00:23:06) - Glazing Systems: The Future of Energy Efficiency
  • (00:27:43) - Abundant Energy: Structural and Energy Efficiency
  • (00:31:57) - Glass and HVAC Fenestration
  • (00:34:38) - Wood Frame Innovation Shaping the Future of Energy Infrastructure
  • (00:40:23) - Unlock Abundant Energy
  • (00:41:30) - Envelopes for Data Centers and Residential Buildings
  • (00:49:28) - What's the Next Step to a Carbon-Zero Data Center?
  • (00:54:17) - Abundant Energy: The Future of Energy
]]> false 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.

]]> 00:54:34 <![CDATA[Abundant Energy (Aired 05-26-26) AI Data Centers, Grid Capacity and Clean Power: Solving the Energy Challenge of the AI Boom]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 18:34:47 +0000 NowMedia Television Networks https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/70396/episode/2475812 https://abundant-energy-audio.castos.com/episodes/abundant-energy-aired-05-26-26-ai-data-centers-grid-capacity-and-clean-power-solving-the-energy 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) - The Future of Energy: AI and Sustainability
  • (00:03:22) - Power Generation for Data Centers
  • (00:06:02) - The Grid's Role in the Data Center Boom
  • (00:09:10) - What's the Most Underappreciated bottleneck in the Energy Infrastructure
  • (00:13:21) - ABOUNDED 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) - Will Data Centers Need Flexible Energy?
  • (00:25:40) - Unlock Abundant Energy
  • (00:27:27) - Northstar Data Center: Hybrid Energy
  • (00:32:42) - Northstar Clean Energy: The Climate and Benefits of Biodiesel
  • (00:36:11) - Solar-Natural Gas Hybrid Solutions
  • (00:38:54) - Abundant Energy: AI and Energy
  • (00:39:26) - Unlock Abundant Energy
  • (00:40:38) - The Future of Data Centers: How Can Communities Win
  • (00:48:31) - Data Centers and the Future of the Economy
]]> false 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?

]]> 00:53:16 <![CDATA[Abundant Energy (Aired 05-19-26) Electric Vehicles, Smart Charging and Consumer Trust: Building a Better EV Experience]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 05:03:33 +0000 NowMedia Television Networks https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/70396/episode/2467451 https://abundant-energy-audio.castos.com/episodes/abundant-energy-aired-05-20-26-electric-vehicles-smart-charging-and-consumer-trust-building-a-be 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.

]]> false 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.

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