Power Bytes

In this episode of Power Bytes, we take a closer look at how today’s European energy industry is pushing organizations to rethink risk, resilience, and energy cost. As energy volatility becomes a daily reality, we explore how businesses are approaching de-risking through flexible strategies to stay reliable when it matters most.

In this episode of Power Bytes, we’re talking to customers who depend on generator uptime and don’t want to be stuck making a costly decision at the worst possible moment. We will dig into why rebuild decisions matter long before a failure happens, how timing plays into cost, reliability, and downtime, and what all of that really means for your operation. By the end of the conversation, you’ll have a clearer sense of whether rebuilding, replacing, or planning ahead is the right move for you.   

In Part 2 of the latest Power Bytes episode, industry experts continue to dive deeper into what transformation looks like in practice. Building on the foundation from Part 1, the panel explores how utilities can innovate and reliably deliver as demands increase and expectations continue to evolve.

In part 1 of the latest Power Bytes, we hear from industry experts from our panel at DTECH as they explore how utilities can evolve – structurally and culturally –  to meet rising demands. The conversation dives into governance, talent and operating models – discussing how utilities can innovate to reliably deliver in an era of rapid change.   Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

 In this episode of Power Bytes, we explore the biggest risks and challenges facing the U.S. power sector in 2026. We’ll examine grid resilience, aging infrastructure, economic pressures, and policy shifts - while uncovering strategies for utilities, manufacturers, and industrial operators to build reliability and prepare for a rapidly changing energy industry. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

In this episode of Power Bytes, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to power major concerts, festivals, and sporting events. Experts from Yancey Power Systems break down the planning, logistics, and equipment behind building temporary power grids, managing tight timelines, and keeping shows running flawlessly – no matter the challenge.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

In this episode of The Power Bytes podcast, Ryan Karlin meets with Bryan Snyder and John Thomas to tackle the realities behind electrification: balancing reliability, economics and innovation. From mining sites to bakeries, discover why planning ahead is the real power move. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

In this episode of the Power Bytes podcast, Steve Gupman joins us to explore how businesses needing significant energy can save energy costs while ensuring their energy resilience. We will dive into the power challenges facing large energy users today and how they can take a proactive approach through technologies such as Cat AMP to help lower their energy costs while monetizing their investment.  Learn more at https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/electric-power/electric-power-industries/energy-as-a-service.html  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

In this episode of Power Bytes, we explore how biogas is turning organic waste into revenue. From dairy farms to landfills and local communities, discover how this solution is bringing reliable energy to communities worldwide.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

In this episode of Power Bytes, we explore why understanding the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is critical for businesses relying on generator sets for prime power. From fuel efficiency and maintenance strategies to predictive technologies and regulatory compliance, we break down hidden costs that impact long-term performance and profitability. Learn how smart planning and lifecycle analysis can help you make power decisions that pay off.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

In this episode of the Power Bytes podcast, Neil Smith discusses the significant demand for microgrid solutions, especially for rural electrification, and highlights how these projects can drastically improve quality of life in communities. He also shares insights on the Nagaland project, which aims to help bring sustainable energy to remote areas, potentially transforming this community’s way of life.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

In this episode of the Power Bytes Podcast, host Ryan Karlin sits down with Brandon Lynn, Caterpillar Electric Power’s Global Director of Business Development, to discuss the growing role of distributed generation and how industries are adapting to enhance operational efficiencies and achieve their goals.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

In this episode, host Ryan Karlin engages in a compelling conversation with Adam Brown, Senior Manager of Sales at Caterpillar Financial. They delve into the financial intricacies of the data center industry, highlighting key challenges such as extended lead times for grid connectivity and significant capital investments. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Hydrogen is not all hype. Join industry expert Steven Parente as he delves into hydrogen-powered data centers, exploring cutting-edge innovations and real-life applications. Don't miss this electrifying episode! Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Time, availability, and budget are all important factors when purchasing a generator. Opting to buy a used one could be the best decision for you - but when does it make sense? Tune in and listen to our expert, Ed Loud, as he shares the essential questions to ask yourself when considering a used generator. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Is your business ready for unexpected power outages? Being prepared for the worst delivers significant operational and financial benefits, and gives you added peace of mind. Don't gamble at your company's expense; listen to industry expert, Chris Barth, on what to include in your comprehensive contingency plan. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Do you need power and can't afford to wait for the utility to deliver? More customers are finding themselves in this situation. So, what can you do about it? Listen to our bridging power experts explain how you can install temporary power quickly and at scale! Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Listen to my conversation about Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with Adam Logue, Senior Account Representative with Cat Rental. We discuss how ESS can help combat rising fuels costs, emissions targets and noise requirements and how, when used in conjunction with a generator set, can deliver an optimal energy solution. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Energy as a Service (EaaS) is a viable option for customers across all industries looking for reliable, renewable, and affordable power. Listen to our energy expert, Shawn Borden, take us through the defining features of this new business model and the potential benefits including economic opportunities.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

We've done a number of successful episodes on technologies and engine attributes, and we wanted to share some insight on a challenge many users face called "Wet Stacking".  Retuning to the show is Roger Rosborough to help us better understand the condition. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

We have done quite a few episodes on genset maintenance, monitoring, and being able to forecast engine failure or repair. Today we want to talk about what happens when your engine reaches its end of life.  Now that could be for a number of reasons: first, it’s reached the end of its depreciation cycle and you simply want to replace it, secondly a lack of maintenance has allowed the engine to fail, and lastly perhaps it's had a good life and it's now time of a complete overhaul, which in some cases can be quite costly.  To help us explore these different options and introduce us to a really cool new option, I've asked Hafiz Shiraz to join us.   Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Yep!  For those who live in colder climates, it’s time to prepare our Diesel engines for winter.  Those of us who live in climates that have 4 definite seasons probably see the greatest swings in temperature.  So, joining us today is our favorite engine maintenance expert Nick Johnson.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

If you've never heard of Cat's genset sizing tool or it's been a while.  Be sure to tune in! Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Whether it's tight spaces or more power per square foot.  Be sure to listen in to the importance of Power Density in Generator Sets. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

 You may recall a great episode we did called "Protecting Your Investment with Generator Set Preservation".    Today, we want to go to the next level and talk about things that affect the engine life once it's been placed in operations.  So, today I've invited engine expert Nick Johnson to take us through some vital areas that can really pay dividends to the site owner if done correctly. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Join me as we talk to Nicole Eldredge about Demand Response. What is it and do you need it? Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Get a better understanding of Emissions Scopes 1,2,and 3 from George Lin, Caterpillar's emissions expert. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Do diesel engines have a place in the energy transition?  How about Cat's latest design with 80+ patents on a single platform!  Hear all about it from Allen Chen.   Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Telecom Tower industry expert Neil Smith joins us again for a closer look at two key power issues facing the industry. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

You can't turn on the news without hearing of this or that tech company promising "Zero Carbon" or using "100% Renewable Energy".  So, I wanted to talk to a data center expert about just how the tech companies are approaching their commitments.  David Mytton is back to talk about what he has seen of data centers and 'green' energy. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Diving into hydrogen: how it's used as both a fuel and energy storage.  Cat's own hydrogen expert, Steven Parente,  joins me for the discussion.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Greg Hasler returns to speak to us about new and evolving regulations for ESS: NFPA855 2020, and UL9540 and 9540A Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

You know you can't turn on the radio or TV and not hear an ad or news article about this thing called "The Energy Transition".  We thought we should enlist an expert to help us gain some context around this ongoing development.   So, joining me today is the Caterpillar expert on the subject Mr. Dean Musser.  Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

EU stage V went into effect last year and we wanted to have an expert explain what impacts we might see as  facility owners and managers.  Joining us today from his home in Northern Ireland is Gareth Osbourne to bring us the details. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Asset monitoring is fine, but condition monitoring is BEST!  Join us today for a discussion about how data is turned into insights. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

What comes to mind when I say the word "telecommunications"?  Perhaps you thought of Verizon?  China Mobile?  Or even British Telecom?  The reality is that today's telecommunications industry is far more diverse and complicated.  Neil Smith joins Power Bytes to help us understand this critically important industry. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Data Centers and the data explosion have been in the news now for a while.  Join us as we dive into the topic with international Data Center expert David Mytton.   Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Join me for a discussion with Joe Gorski to talk about options for genset repairs. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Today we speak with Cat Reman's Charles Avery about how remanufactured or second life products fit into a sustainable world. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Joining Power bytes today to talk about genset paralleling is Amanda Wilke Diaz. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Listen to our Grid Code experts PHDs Keith Chambers and Marcelo Algrain discuss the evolving terrain of codes and standards around the world. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Be sure to fight back against supply chain delays.  Joining me today to give some insight into Genset Preservation is David Gravitt. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Know what a webserver is?  Boy have we got a surprise for you!  Here all about it in this episode with Caterpillar's Amanda Wilke Diaz Feedback? Send us a note at [email protected] Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Ok, do you know what a generator transient is?  Do you know how your genset will respond to transients large and small?  Today Bryan Snyder walks us through it all. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Joining me today is Eric Bibby to help explain the often misunderstood topic of random vs form wound generators.  Eric is an Electrical Engineer from Purdue and has been at Cat for 13 years.  Eric has held positions ranging from Application and Product development to supporting our dealers currently in the SE portion of the United States. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Join us to hear Mike Gemmolva talk about the benefits of peak shaving.  Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen. Send feedback to [email protected] Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Renewable power generation, decarbonization and the energy transition are very hot topics right now.   As we continue our focus on fuels, we wanted to highlight one of particular importance both from a use case scenario and to its completely sustainable nature.  That fuel is biogas.  From Geneva Switzerland we are joined by Sven Buhler.  Send Feedback to [email protected] Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Getting the most out of your generator set is critical.  The place to start is with a solid understanding of the genset ratings definitions.  Bryan Snyder gives us a great explanation of generator set ratings.  Be sure to like and subscribe to the show wherever you listen.  Send feedback to [email protected] Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Today I'm joined by Eric Bibby and we are going to discuss Low vs High Voltage generators.  We'll talk about the differences as well as an important tip to getting help with the analysis. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

We are experiencing a data explosion around the world. With record numbers of new devices connecting to the internet every day and professionals demanding to be connected to their critical assets.  We talk with connectivity and data center experts Magy Kramer and Debbie Mallally to get some insights. Email us: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/