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Do you know what happens when you flip a light switch? How many people, dollars, and computers are involved to charge your smartphone? Do you understand the policy implications, political landmines, and local issues as we transition to clean energy?

We’re here to answer those questions and more on KNOW POWER.

Hosted by agnostic but informed industry experts Noha Sidhom and Michael Borgatti, Know Power is all about demystifying the entire energy industry, getting you involved in the discussion, and empowering you with knowledge to make an intelligent choice today and in the future.

Learn more and subscribe today at knowpowershow.com.


Noha Sidhom is a lawyer turned entrepreneur with a passion for advocacy and competition in the electricity markets. Noha started her career at FERC, went on to be General Counsel of a proprietary trading firm before launching her own hedge fund aimed at providing liquidity and competition to ultimately benefit consumers. Noha also runs a trade association that advocates for open, fair, transparent and competitive power markets.

Mike Borgatti serves as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Gabel Associates, an energy and utility consultancy. He leads a team of diverse industry experts who assist some of the world's largest energy companies and consumers in navigating the complex and ever-changing energy landscape. Gabel Associates' clientele includes offshore wind developers, institutional investors, energy traders, and coal plant operators, spanning every sector of the energy industry. With extensive experience across the industry, Mike and team approach problems from multiple perspectives, and Know Power aims to share this knowledge with a wide-ranging audience.

Recent Episodes

Jan. 24, 2024

The Art of Political Strategy in Renewable Energy Projects with David Applebaum

In today's episode, we're joined by a seasoned expert, David Applebaum of The Hawthorne Group. We will unpack the challenges of implementing renewable projects and the political campaigns that sometimes need to accompany the…
Jan. 17, 2024

Debunking Energy Markets: A Conversation with Caitlin Smith

On this episode of Know Power, we sit down with Caitlin Smith, Vice President, Policy & Corporate Communications for Jupiter Power to unravel the mysteries of energy storage growth in the markets today. Discover the implicat…
Jan. 10, 2024

Powering the Future: How Transmission Upgrades Drive Clean Energy and Economic Growth

On this episode of Know Power, we welcome Abe Silverman, our special guest. Abe delves into the world of energy and power, focusing on MISO, the largest US-integrated market ISO RTO, and its challenges with transmission cons…
Dec. 20, 2023

Unraveling the Complexities of Traditional Clearing Models and Their Impact on Transactions

In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, JC Kneale, who is here to discuss traditional clearing models and the role of a clearing house. Not only does JC bring a wealth of knowledge on this topic, but he also …
Dec. 13, 2023

Moving Towards Decarbonization: Proposals for RTO and Market Development

On this episode of Know Power, Rob Gramlich discusses various aspects related to the renewable energy sector. He points out that residential rates in the Southeast are higher in four or five key states, and the idea that eve…
Dec. 6, 2023

From Concept to Commercial Success: The Journey of Energy Vault's Sustainable Energy Solutions

Welcome back to Know Power, the podcast where we explore the latest developments and innovations in the world of renewable energy and power. In today's episode, we are diving into the fascinating world of energy storage solu…