Not Another Energy Podcast is a candid, smart, and occasionally irreverent conversation about what’s actually happening in the energy world, and why it matters.
Hosted by Bethany Ruhe and Teresa Ringenbach, partners at Bloom Advisory Partners, the podcast cuts through hype, buzzwords, and one-size-fits-all solutions to explore the real-world implications of energy policy, technology, markets, and regulation. With more than 45 years of combined experience across the energy ecosystem, Bethany and Teresa bring both expertise and honesty to topics that are often oversimplified or misunderstood.
From electrification and grid reliability to data centers, demand growth, and consumer impacts, Not Another Energy Podcast looks at the good, the bad, the ugly, and yes, sometimes the weird, sides of energy transition.
Because energy is never just about energy.
Bethany and Teresa discuss why the power grid is not just an energy issue but a national security issue. They connect real outage events, past blackouts, and emerging AI risks to the case for stronger grid protection, more local generation, and microgrids that can island themselves when needed.
Also, some light spy talk. Nothing too serious. They are not spies. They swear.
The outages referenced in Indiana are expected to top 5 million dollars (https://youtu.be/QYJdKmZD9Wk?si=iomDJxvCfMAQ0ejj).
Stone Roses (https://youtu.be/4D2qcbu26gs?si=uofkheFXnyXbrmbD), ladies and gentleman.
25 Aug 2026
We Heart Co-Ops: A Love Story
Electric co-ops don’t always get the attention of the utility giants, but they quietly keep the lights on for about 42 million Americans. And, as Bethany and Teresa discover, they may also deliver lower bills, fewer outages, better communication, and an occasional credit on your electric bill. Imagine that!
This week, we dig into why electric co-ops were created, how rural communities took electrification into their own hands, and why the cooperative model still matters nearly a century later. We also tackle the misconception that co-ops are somehow behind the times. Spoiler alert: Many are innovative, responsive, and exceptionally well positioned to test the technologies shaping the grid’s future.
Data from NRECA (https://www.electric.coop/).
17 Aug 2026
Just A Simple Chat: What's Going On In Our Own Backyards And Beyond
Bethany and Teresa throw out the script this week to just chat about what's on their minds, energy gal to energy gal. Conversations about the latest FERC actions, why so many people have gas generators where Teresa lives, an update on her beef with the neighborhood Corgi, data forecasting, and more, all off script.
Which, to be fair, is usually what happens around minute three anyway. Also, as excited as she was, Bethany was not correct. Ohio did lead the way (https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/ohio-regulators-direct-data-center-firms-to-provide-utility-aep-ohio-with-180-days-notice-prior-to-grid-connection/) in setting up guardrails around data centers and energy use. Better luck next time!
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