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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 For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical