DVL Power Hour Podcast

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Mar 2026

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DVL's Power Hour Podcasts cover various topics including Power, Thermal Management, Power Distribution, Monitoring, and more, to help you better plan your critical infrastructure. Episodes are previously recorded webinars that have been reformatted into podcasts for your convenience. For more information or to watch original webinars, please visit DVLnet.com/Resources/Webinars.

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March 30, 202654 min

Delivering Data Center Power: How Utilities Enable Uptime

For this episode of the DVL Power Hour, we’ll welcome Stephen Stegall, Senior Project Manager at Georgia Transmission, whose project portfolio includes large and complex initiatives dedicated to data center interconnections. Drawing on his experiences, he’ll be walking us through how utilities scope, engineer, procure, construct, and commission the substations and transmission assets required to bring reliable power to these high-value sites. He’ll provide a grounded look at what it truly takes to deliver megawatts on demand.Join us to gain a valuable perspective on how thoughtful collaboration and realistic planning translate into faster, smoother power delivery for mission critical operations. You’ll also get an understanding of: •The full-lifecycle process of energy interconnection,•Regulatory and environmental considerations,•Pressures behind maintaining schedule deliverables,•Importance of coordination between engineering teams,•And more!

March 11, 202639 min

Rewriting the Blueprint: A Pre-Construction Manager’s View on the Evolution of Liquid Cooling in Data Centers

As liquid cooling becomes an operational necessity it is the mechanical contractors and preconstruction teams who are tasked with turning blueprints into reality. We’ll be joined by Jason Gott, Preconstruction Manager at Murphy Company, as he reflects on the shift he’s seeing in real-world data center builds. We’ll also discuss rising heat densities, customer expectations, and the growing complexity of liquid cooling deployments. Additionally, we'll touch on:•What’s top of mind for customers as HPC projects get underway•The practical challenges of designing and building for next-gen cooling technologies•How contractors and design teams can adapt to the unknowns of new infrastructure requirementsWhether you're in design, operations, or just tracking the infrastructure evolution, this session offers a hands-on perspective you won’t want to miss.This is an edited version of the DVL Power Hour Webinar which was originally held on August, 21, 2025.

December 11, 202551 min

2025 DVL Power Hour Highlight Reel

In this 2025 "clip show", we take a look back at our top moments and lessons learned from this year's episodes. Here we showcase clips featuring the following guests:Jim Greene (Vertiv)Greg Stover (Vertiv)Mike Murray (Generac Industrial Energy)Tim Pulliam (Generac)Anthony Menicucci, PhD, (University of New Mexico, Sandia National Labs)Jason Gott (Murphy Company)Josh Hunt (DVL Group)Gary Hill (DVL Group)

August 5, 202549 min

The New Variable Defining Success for Data Center HPC Efficiency: "FTUE"

Join us when we welcome Anthony Menicucci, PhD, Consulting Engineer at Sandia National Labs, to discuss "FLOPS" Total Usage Effectiveness, also known as "FTUE". Dr. Menicucci is one of the creators of this new energy usage metric, which is a basis to assess computing energy usage efficiency relative to cooling power usage - specific to data centers using high-performance computing.We'll discuss:The gaps in current efficiency measurements,Variables within the calculations of FTUE,Results of measuring FTUE within HPC environments, And much more.

July 24, 202545 min

EV Charging: Engineering "Electric Gasoline"

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, the demand for reliable high-performance charging solutions is greater than ever. Businesses, commercial properties, and fleet operators need solutions that can handle high-traffic, multi-vehicle fast charging without compromising efficiency or reliability.Join us as we unveil the DVL end-to-end Commercial EV Charging solution, integrating the equipment you’ll need, including switchgear, power distribution, energy storage, and, most importantly, the commercial-grade EV chargers from Generac Industrial Energy. Tim Pulliam, Senior Engineer at Generac, will be our guest as we discuss:How our EVSE solution provides a complete and seamless answer for your charging projects.How the reliability and future-proof design of our chargers ensures long-term value.The business case for commercial EV charging – including potential new revenue streams.Smart features for efficiency – remote management, reduced noise, and seamless operation.Real-world applications for retail, commercial, and fleet charging needs.

July 21, 202547 min

Mastering Microgrids: Resilient Energy for Commercial & Industrial Operations

With rising power demands and increasing strain on the US power grid, commercial and industrial facilities face unprecedented energy challenges to their operations. Microgrids offer a smarter, more resilient solution, providing energy independence, cost savings, and enhanced reliability.Join us as we sit down with Mike Murray, Director of Microgrid Solutions at Generac Industrial Energy. We’ll be breaking down the fundamentals of microgrids and exploring how businesses can leverage them for greater control and long-term energy resilience. Tune in to understand: Why Microgrids Matter – Addressing the challenges of grid instability and rising energy costsManaging Operating Expenses – Reducing energy spend through strategic power managementThe Building Blocks of a Microgrid – How generators, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), photovoltaic (solar), wind, and other Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) work togetherBusiness Impacts – Stopping utility-imposed demand charges and starting to implement demand response programsThe Microgrid Controller – The intelligent core that enables seamless energy optimization and confident management

July 16, 202550 min

Answering the Call of Increased Power Demands for AI Applications with Jim Greene

While much is being said about liquid cooling’s rise in popularity thanks to AI’s unprecedented rack densities, power management is an equally important part of the equation. As we welcome to the Power Hour Webinar, Jim Greene, Director of AC Power Technical Sales at Vertiv, we’ll examine the impacts AI has on power across your critical infrastructure, including why mechanical loads now require the benefits (and peace of mind) behind UPSs and conditioned power.Other essential points of discussion will include:• Changes that must occur to the entire powertrain, grid to chip,• Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) strategies and how they can positively enhance a data center’s overall efficiency and sustainability,• Microgrids and their overall impact at the facility level, and• More!

January 22, 202555 min

Preparing Your Data Center for HPC Operations with Bill Kleyman

Join us, to hear Bill Kleyman, one of the industry’s most trusted leaders, discuss this critical ecosystem and how to implement it in today’s data centers. With more than two decades of experience, Bill has done it all, including managing networks, running data centers, leading strategy and innovation; to currently being the voice for AFCOM and Data Center World, along with starting his own AI company, focused on the data center industry. He is quite uniquely positioned to understand the changes we’ve witnessed in recent years, and what they mean for where we’re headed.

October 14, 202452 min

Demystifying Complexities for Industrial Power Distribution

In today's world of industrial and manufacturing settings, many environments have hurdles that inhibit flexibility of power management, while also decreasing the potential for growth. Overcoming these challenges and distributing power throughout your facility maximizes operations by allowing you to reconfigure equipment and workflows. To do this, you need a flexible power distribution system like Starline’s Busway. To best implement it, it’s important to understand its capabilities.In this episode of the DVL Power Hour, we welcome Adrian Sanchez, Starline Sales Director. We’ll discuss today's world of industrial power management and distribution. We'll cover current challenges of manufacturing and industrial applications, and new solutions from Starline that offer increases in performance, functionality, and flexibility; including, when IP54 or NEMA 3R ratings are required, the ability to install around elements that previously needed to be avoided, like water, dust, and other contaminants.

September 26, 20241 hr 5 min

Highlights from Vertiv’s Artificial Intelligence Solutions Roadshow

This episode of the DVL Power Hour podcast is made up of select audio clips from an in-person event that took place in Denver, CO, on June 11, 2024, as part of Vertiv’s AI Solutions Innovative Roadshow. The speakers you’ll hear showcased are all data center professionals who work for Vertiv, each with more than two decades of experience dealing with the complex challenges of this landscape. You’ll be hearing from Matt Zieg, Vice President of Global Strategic Accounts, David Toralez, Technical Sales Manager, and Jim Greene, Director of AC Power Technical Sales.