#39. Revolutionizing Energy Management with Del Hilber

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 Welcome00:16 Weather and Travel Banter01:01 Energizing the Conversation with Coffee02:04 Del's Journey in the Energy Sector02:58 Demand Response and Business Ventures04:40 Transition to TIS and Current Role07:24 TIS Overview and Global Presence09:13 Understanding Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSE)12:16 Technology and Market Participation20:29 Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics27:14 Ireland's Energy Market and Lessons for Texas37:18 The Uncertainty of Future Programs37:30 Data Center Challenges and Solutions38:06 Navigating the Energy Market39:27 Supply Chain and Regulatory Hurdles41:20 The Importance of Grid Resiliency57:21 Leadership and Team Building01:08:33 Conclusion and Future Outlook