EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 24 MIN
Battery Banter with Sarah Ruen
from Western Watts · host Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
Ever wondered how batteries could reshape the future of energy? Join Elizabeth Shilling and Julia Eshelman as they interview Sarah Ruen, Vice President of Regulatory and Origination at Tri-State, discussing the evolving role of battery storage in energy management. They cover topics such as the benefits of battery storage, the integration of renewable resources, utility-scale battery operation, and the challenges and strategies involved in implementing new battery projects. Their conversation highlights the importance of battery technology in stabilizing the grid, increasing the efficiency of renewable energy, and ensuring system reliability. The discussion also touches on the future potential and ongoing efforts to adapt to new technologies in the cooperative energy sector.
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Ever wondered how batteries could reshape the future of energy? Join Elizabeth Shilling and Julia Eshelman as they interview Sarah Ruen, Vice President of Regulatory and Origination at Tri-State, discussing the evolving role of battery storage in energy management. They cover topics such as the benefits of battery storage, the integration of renewable resources, utility-scale battery operation, and the challenges and strategies involved in implementing new battery projects. Their conversation highlights the importance of battery technology in stabilizing the grid, increasing the efficiency of renewable energy, and ensuring system reliability. The discussion also touches on the future potential and ongoing efforts to adapt to new technologies in the cooperative energy sector.
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