Industrial Edge Ep 14: Innovations in Energy Solutions with CalCom Energy

In this episode of Industrial Edge, we dive into the future of energy solutions in the agricultural sector. Join host Lacy as she speaks with Gena Bettencourt and Rodney Machado from CalCom Energy at the American Pistachio Growers Conference, 2025. They discuss the latest innovations in solar and battery storage, the challenges of energy tariffs, and how CalCom Energy is helping large-scale agricultural operations reduce their energy costs and pivot towards more sustainable practices.

00:00 Introduction
00:18 Interview with Gena Bettencourt
01:52 Discussion on Energy Solutions
02:08 Focus on the Food Industry
03:41 Explanation of NAM Tariff
04:35 Importance of Cold Storage
07:13 Interview with Rodney Machado
07:45 Benefits of Solar and Battery Storage
10:47 Service and Support

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:17 Interview with Gena Bettencourt
• 1:51 Discussion on Energy Solutions
• 2:07 Focus on the Food Industry
• 3:40 Explanation of NAM Tariff
• 4:34 Importance of Cold Storage
• 7:12 Interview with Rodney Machado
• 7:44 Benefits of Solar and Battery Storage
• 10:46 Service and Support