#39. Revolutionizing Energy Management with Del Hilber

Energy Espresso

How tech and leadership are reshaping the future of energy?

In this episode of The Energy Espresso, host Dave Bosco sits down with Del Hilber from VIOTAS, who flew in from Baltimore to Houston, to share his journey from Constellation Energy to his current role.

Del offers sharp insights on demand-side management, renewable integration, and the power of corporate culture to spark innovation.

Grab your coffee and hear Del’s unique perspective on the Texas energy market, regulatory changes, and lessons learned from Ireland’s renewable boom.

Don’t miss this deep dive into how technology and strong leadership are redefining energy management!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:16 Weather and Travel Banter

01:01 Energizing the Conversation with Coffee

02:04 Del's Journey in the Energy Sector

02:58 Demand Response and Business Ventures

04:40 Transition to TIS and Current Role

07:24 TIS Overview and Global Presence

09:13 Understanding Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSE)

12:16 Technology and Market Participation

20:29 Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics

27:14 Ireland's Energy Market and Lessons for Texas

37:18 The Uncertainty of Future Programs

37:30 Data Center Challenges and Solutions

38:06 Navigating the Energy Market

39:27 Supply Chain and Regulatory Hurdles

41:20 The Importance of Grid Resiliency

57:21 Leadership and Team Building

01:08:33 Conclusion and Future Outlook