Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, highlighting industry innovations and professionals. He promotes CAP Logistics for supply chain insights and encourages industry professionals to share their stories through podcasting. Scott discusses the importance of energy as a service with Alex Flournoy from Baseline Energy Services. Alex explains their business model of renting portable natural gas generators, offering a flat monthly fee that includes maintenance and parts. They have grown from 12 units in 2012 to 1200 today, meeting the increasing demand for electricity in oil fields. Alex emphasizes the importance of remote monitoring and quick response times for maintenance. He also mentions their recent foray into manufacturing their own generators to meet demand.
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[ ] Reach out to Alex Flournoy to discuss Baseline Energy Services' solutions.
[ ] Explore opportunities to work with Baseline Energy Services for power generation needs.

Outline
Introduction to Industrial Talk and Alex Flournoy

Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and their innovations.
Scott highlights the importance of the industry, including manufacturing, oil and gas, and mining, and the role of Industrial Talk in amplifying their stories.
Scott introduces Alex Flournoy from Baseline Energy Services, based in Denver, Colorado, and expresses excitement about the conversation on energy as a service.
Scott mentions his upcoming attendance at Distribute Tech and Power Gen events in Dallas and encourages listeners to reach out if they plan to attend.

Scott MacKenzie's Enthusiasm for Industry and Podcasting

Scott discusses the importance of industry to the world and the role of Industrial Talk as a platform for industry professionals to share their stories.
He emphasizes the ease and benefits of podcasting for amplifying messages and reaching a wider audience.
Scott compares Industrial Talk to Spotify, highlighting the lack of industrial-related content in other podcast platforms.
He encourages listeners to use Industrial Talk to share their stories and connect with other industry professionals.

Alex Flournoy's Background and Transition to Power Generation

Alex Flournoy shares his background, including his education in petroleum engineering and his experience in natural gas compression in Texas and Canada.
He describes his transition to power generation with Baseline Energy Services in 2018, focusing on natural gas power generation for oil field services.
Alex explains the similarities between compressors and generators, making the transition to power generation a natural progression.
He outlines his role in building the northern business unit for Baseline Energy Services and his responsibilities in the power generation sector.

Explanation of Energy as a Service

Alex provides an overview of Baseline Energy Services' energy as a service model, which involves renting portable trailer-mounted generators ranging from 50 to 350 kilowatts.
He explains the flat-rate monthly service fee that includes all maintenance, parts, and service, making it easier for customers to budget.
Alex highlights the benefits of this model for customers, including predictable costs and reduced variability in utility bills.
He discusses the optimization of generator sizes based on customer needs and the ability to adjust generator sizes without additional charges.

Use Cases and Applications of Energy as a Service

Alex describes the typical use cases for Baseline Energy Services' generators, including powering...