Podcasts about arcadia power

(00:12) Clean Tech and Disrupting Energy Market(06:15) Community Solar and Renewable Energy Innovation(15:37) Data Platform and Energy Transformation(24:21) Acquisitions, Integration, and Board Composition(29:05) Startup Board Management and Risk Balancing(35:51) Leadership, Growth Mindset, and Overcoming Challenges(42:18) Connecting Through Cold Emails(00:12) Clean Tech and Disrupting Energy Market We discuss Energy 101 today with Kate Hemington, co-founder and COO of Arcadia Power. Kate has a degree from the University of Oxford and a background in corporate litigation, making her well-equipped to tackle the energy industry. We talk about energy being a regulated monopoly, the trillions of dollars in the market, and how Arcadia is bringing digitization opportunities. We also discuss the unique perspective of having a legal and policy background and how it allowed them to get into the market and innovate. Kieran and Kate bring their own experience with energy policy and law, respectively, to the conversation. (06:15) Community Solar and Renewable Energy Innovation We enter the complex world of community solar. She explains how the state incentivizes third party developers to build renewable power sources and how Arcadia simplifies the process by giving customers a guaranteed savings rate. We understand how electricity works and why community solar is a guaranteed win for the customer, as well as how it's helping to displace dirty electrons with clean ones. (15:37) Data Platform and Energy Transformation We chat about the potential of retrofitting four billion machines to achieve maximum decarbonization. We explore how the market has shifted in the last 15 years, with over 90% of new electrons produced in the US being renewable. We also discuss how Arcadia's data platform, Arc, is providing other companies with data, such as EV manufacturers and solar developers, to help their customers with micro decisions. Finally, we consider how Arcadia is managing its mission and culture with its switch to serving enterprises. (24:21) Acquisitions, Integration, and Board Composition We discuss acquisitions and product integration. We explore the importance of growth and expansion, and how to know when an acquisition is right. We examine the challenges of integrating products, the risks of taking on too much too soon, and the importance of understanding a company and its culture before making an acquisition. We also look at the value of an independent board member, and the importance of having a plan when it comes to acquisitions. (29:05) Startup Board Management and Risk Balancing We explore risk management and cash management. Kate shares how they've become better at board management, and how to let board members know what you need from them. We discuss how macroeconomic events have led to a guard your flank mentality, but how regulated line of revenue has given them a floor. We also talk about how the energy transition is a larger market than the macroeconomic events and how it has helped them to be aggressive in a down environment. Finally, Kate shares her thoughts on tight times and how it has created a renewed focus. (35:51) Leadership, Growth Mindset, and Overcoming Challenges We explore the importance of understanding growth mindset and being comfortable with discomfort. We also look at the importance of communication in building a successful team and how to effectively manage people. Kate shares her experience of bringing a global operations team together and the challenges of leading a co-founder. Finally, we look at the moment of surprise when the team received five cease and desist letters from utilities and how they overcame the challenge. (42:18) Connecting Through Cold Emails The power of cold emails. We emphasize the importance of making connections, and provide advice on how to maximize reaching out to potential contacts. Tap into the power of cold emails and take the opportunity to make meaningful connections. Don't forget to subscribe to Between Two COOs and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to share your thoughts and help spread the word. Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-henningsen/Episode: https://betweentwocoos.com/arcadia-power-coo-kate-hennigsenArcadia Power: https://www.arcadia.com/Michael Koenig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-koenig514

So far, we've taken a look at how Policy works at both the State & Federal Level. And we've also heard from a solar developer about the nuance and important differences for community solar from the other verticals. In Episode 4 of this series, we'll hear from Kate Henningsen, Co-founder and COO at Arcadia Power. Prior to joining Arcadia Power as its sixth employee, Kate spent several years as a litigator at an international law firm, providing counsel to businesses on a wide variety of high-stakes issues. She has helped grow Arcadia to perhaps the most well-known among a category of service providers known as “aggregators” in Community Solar. We often hear community solar buyers referred to as subscribers.  But, who actually finds, enrolls and services these subscribers? How does customer acquisition for community solar actually work? And how do you get beyond the general notion that it is just Too Good to be True? To answer these questions and more, I reached out to Kate Henningsen. Kate and the Arcadia team have onboarded more than 200K solar customers, and have eliminated the need for a FICO score as a pre-requisite for subscription. Aggregators serve a critical function in the marketplace to lower customer acquisition costs & address the scalability of the sector.  How? Stay tuned. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series athttps://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar ( www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  Did you miss the series? CONSIDER THIS YOUR “COMMUNITY SOLAR 101” In this 5-part series, we answer: How does Community Solar work, and what are the Policy frameworks that support it's expansion? Is the development of Community Solar that much different from other solar verticals (C&I, Utility)? How does this segment of the industry enable a more just & equitable solar offering? Who are the customers and how are they acquired for Community Solar as compared with other verticals? And, How does the money flow into, through and out of these projects for the various stakeholders?  The Community Solar series presented in partnership withhttps://www.edprnadg.com/ ( EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here:https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors ( www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, onhttps://www.twitter.com/nicomeo ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ ( LinkedIn) or email.

So far, we've taken a look at how Policy works at both the State & Federal Level. And we've also heard from a solar developer about the nuance and important differences for community solar from the other verticals. In Episode 4 of this series, we'll hear from Kate Henningsen, Co-founder and COO at Arcadia Power. Prior to joining Arcadia Power as its sixth employee, Kate spent several years as a litigator at an international law firm, providing counsel to businesses on a wide variety of high-stakes issues. She has helped grow Arcadia to perhaps the most well-known among a category of service providers known as “aggregators” in Community Solar. We often hear community solar buyers referred to as subscribers.  But, who actually finds, enrolls and services these subscribers? How does customer acquisition for community solar actually work? And how do you get beyond the general notion that it is just Too Good to be True? To answer these questions and more, I reached out to Kate Henningsen. Kate and the Arcadia team have onboarded more than 200K solar customers, and have eliminated the need for a FICO score as a pre-requisite for subscription. Aggregators serve a critical function in the marketplace to lower customer acquisition costs & address the scalability of the sector.  How? Stay tuned. You can learn more about today's guest and our expert lineup along with what else is to come in the series athttps://www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar ( www.mysuncast.com/communitysolar)  Did you miss the series? CONSIDER THIS YOUR “COMMUNITY SOLAR 101” In this 5-part series, we answer: How does Community Solar work, and what are the Policy frameworks that support it's expansion? Is the development of Community Solar that much different from other solar verticals (C&I, Utility)? How does this segment of the industry enable a more just & equitable solar offering? Who are the customers and how are they acquired for Community Solar as compared with other verticals? And, How does the money flow into, through and out of these projects for the various stakeholders?  The Community Solar series presented in partnership withhttps://www.edprnadg.com/ ( EDP Renewables N. America, Distributed Generation.) You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make SunCast free for you, here:https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors ( www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) And you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 485 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, onhttps://www.twitter.com/nicomeo ( Twitter),https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ ( LinkedIn) or email.

Max Minzner is General Counsel at Arcadia Power. He previously served as General Counsel of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and was a partner at Jenner & Block. Minzner also spent over a decade teaching law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University and the University of New Mexico School of Law, where he also served as Associate Dean.In this episode, Max describes his experience in New York as a prosecutor and what he learned trying criminal cases in the nation's largest metropolis.  Max explains some of the research and writing he did during his as a law professor and how real-world experience and math informed his theories.  Mosby asks Max about his time as General Counsel for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, what it was like leading the legal team at a relatively young age, and key cases that were appealed during his tenure.  Max talks about the start-up he now works for and what it is like to be part of a growing company working on climatetech.  He reveals what he now looks for in his outside attorneys, how his team has coped with remote work, his company's focus on technology and management as leverage.

Few Clean Energy entrepreneurs are as familiar with the bumpy road from coal to clean energy as Kiran Bhatraju. The son of an immigrant doctor, Kiran grew up in a rural Kentucky town where the economy practically depended on coal.  His knowledge on the subject is deep enough and his perspective unique enough that he even wrote a book on the subject.  From author, (check out his biography of Eulla Hall called Mud Creek Medecine) to Capitol Hill, Kiran has learned how to read people, policy and trends well enough to predict the nexus and go where the puck is headed (as our friends from the great North would say).  Which is what led him, through sales and start ups, to the energy sector, and ultimately to found Arcadia.     They synced the first utility account with their platform in 2014. Since then, utilities nationwide use Arcadia to unlock and standardize energy data, helping innovators create the products and services to decarbonize our grid and make energy cleaner and smarter, and helping customers around the country connect to renewable energy sources. Today, Kiran shares his secrets to building a power-team, holding on to enthusiasm and attracting employees that are on a mission.    And Arcadia has a bold mission to decarbonize the grid and empower utilities and communities with affordable clean energy...want to learn how? Tune in to today's episode. -- There's a lot we dig into today, so sit back and enjoy When it's done, I'd love if you'd leave us a 5 ⭐ rating & review and it's never been easier: www.ratethispodcast.com/suncast And, find me on Linkedin and let me know what you thought of this episode! (http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus)  Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 400 other founder stories and startup advice as well as sign up for weekly email notifications at www.mysuncast.com. Join the conversation with Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email

It Doesn't Get Any Greener Than This I moved all of my properties and the sanctuary completely off the grid!   Big Cat Rescue is committed to protecting exotic cats from captivity and in the wild and some may think that we put cats ahead of people, but that's not true. Protecting habitat where cats live free is crucial to saving the planet for all of us because our forests are our planet's lungs.  We have tried to reduce our impact on the globe by installing two huge solar arrays, thanks to the help of some wonderful donors.   These solar panels helped us reduce our dependency on dirty fuels and are a focal point on tours to get people thinking about what they can do to walk more softly on the earth.   This week Arcadia Power made it possible for Big Cat Rescue to completely switch to clean energy!  It took about 5 minutes, and will only cost us about $20.00 a month over our typical electric bill for the entire sanctuary.  (For a regular house, it's more like $7.50 a month over your regular bill) There was nothing to install, no hassle, no red tape; just a quick call and a simple contract that can be freely terminated at any time (if we want to go back to using the dirty stuff).   Arcadia Power is the first nationwide Clean Energy utility option. By partnering with wind and solar projects, Arcadia Power provides homes and businesses with 100% pollution-free energy via local utilities. Members support their values through their monthly electricity bills, decreasing demand for fossil fuels and helping to grow American jobs. Arcadia Power partners with sustainability-minded companies and organizations to combat climate change and secure a better future for our planet. To see if it is available to you visit www.arcadiapower.com/bigcatrescue and just type in your zip code to check.   How Big Cat Rescue Went Completely Green. It works like this:   Once power reaches the grid, the electricity is indistinguishable – just a bunch of charged particles zipping around – and no one can specifically direct an electron from a wind turbine to your home. What matters is how those electrons are produced, and that's something you can influence.   When you sign up for clean energy with Arcadia Power, you'll ensure that for every kWh of electricity you use, a kWh is produced and put on the grid by a pollution-free renewable source. You get the same reliability from your local utility, and one consolidated monthly statement. It's that simple.   We are proud to announce that Big Cat Rescue is now running on 100% clean energy! We wanted to share with you our support of an environmentally friendly lifestyle, and encourage you to do the same. We are offering a $36.00 Free Pass to anyone that signs up for clean energy at your home or business via our partner Arcadia Power! It won't change your current utility company and is easier and more affordable than you think. Click here to read more and sign up.   Every year on average, your home will use electricity generated by burning 4,000 pounds of coal. This releases nearly 10,000 pounds of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere and furthers the devastating effects of climate change. This equates to the same as driving an extra 11,000 miles a year, or cutting down 190 trees. Arcadia power provides an option for purchasing clean and renewable energy sources that will bring your CO2 emissions down to zero.   We are in the business of protecting wild cats and their habitats, so it is important to us that we have partnerships with businesses that feel the same way. Big Cat Rescue is proud to be a Clean Energy Partner!  Running our business on clean energy seems like a small price to pay for doing the right thing today and investing in the environment of tomorrow.   The sign up takes just 5 minutes, and when you do, you'll get a Big Cat Rescue Free Pass right in your welcome packet.  We are running on 100% Clean Energy – join us! It's a win-win for everyone! ArcadiaPower.com/bigcatrescue   Learn More About Going Green   Big Cat Rescue is now running on 100% Clean Energy and is supporting the production and demand of renewable energy sources. We are partnering with Arcadia Power and so should you! Sign up to run your home on clean energy and get a $36.00 Free Pass to Big Cat Rescue.   How it works: Arcadia Power purchases clean energy equal to your usage, but your local utility continues to deliver it to your home. You still receive just one power bill every month, and the same reliability that you're used to, but your footprint is reduced to zero.   In just one year, the average American home's electricity use generates over 10,000 pounds of carbon pollution per year. With Arcadia Power, you can reduce your home's carbon footprint to 0, and go green in under 5 minutes.   It's little-known to most people that not only does fossil-fuel electricity generation add greenhouse gases to our atmosphere, but also uses 0.49 gallons of water for every kilowatt hour produced, which for the average household is around 5000 gallons of water wasted per year.  Choosing clean energy is a natural option for socially responsible people, just like buying local, organic or fair trade.   The average household uses just over 10,000 kWh of electricity per year, reducing your home's impact to zero through clean energy with Arcadia Power would be equivalent of:   Biking over 11,000 miles instead of driving, or for the average American, 580 days of not driving to work.  Planting 190 trees.  34 years of not turning on your coffee maker.  55 years of not using your hair dryer.   Arcadia Power is a first-of-its-kind company giving homeowners access to the same energy markets where Apple, Whole Foods, and Google buy their clean energy.   Through Arcadia Power, you support renewable energy facilities across the country – from commercial wind farms to school solar projects – and ensure they're putting clean energy on the grid.  You support job creation and the clean economy.  Clean energy for the average Arcadia Power customer costs about 25 cents per day for the average customer.  No contract or commitment, and no need to install anything.  You don't need to own your home: Arcadia Power works with rentals, apartments, condos & small businesses too. If you pay an electricity bill, you can use it for good.  We are running on 100% Clean Energy – join us! It's a win-win for everyone! ArcadiaPower.com/bigcatrescue   For those who will inevitably scream, "What about the birds?!?" please consider the fact that failing to embrace clean energy sources means we destroy the entire planet for us AND the birds.  Here are some numbers based on studies (coal is much harder on birds than wind): http://climatecrocks.com/2013/05/20/why-coal-and-nuclear-plants-kill-far-more-birds-than-wind-power/ http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/25/3475348/bird-death-comparison-chart/ http://www.eesi.org/articles/view/how-harmful-is-renewable-energy-to-birds   Hi, I'm Carole Baskin and I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

Led by CEO Kiran Bhatraju, Arcadia Power is a platform that provides consumers various clean energy choices to decarbonize their homes. With options ranging from renewable energy credits to community solar and a guaranteed seamless billing experience, Arcadia power makes clean energy accessible and affordable for the residential sector. Below are two excerpts from the podcast. "We are a new nationwide digital utility platform. We give clean energy access to everyone across the country no matter where you live -- home or apartment. Our business is against the backdrop of an industry with a monopoly structure that does not provide a lot of options, and we aim to change that. We have been in the market for five years, but we have been adding new products to the platform over time. We came to the market with a basic 100% renewable energy plan in which homeowners would purchase credits against their bill, and we have become one of the largest virtual power plant platforms in the country." "We are a team of product developers, data scientists, and engineers whose singular focus is to make the customer experience as simple as possible. The reality is that if a single customer would try to go out into the market to purchase clean electrons for themselves whether from a community solar perspective or otherwise, it is nearly impossible." Here is the transcript summary of the podcast. -- Entrepreneurs for Impact is the only private mastermind community for investor-backed CEOs, founders, and investors fighting climate change. We're on a mission to help “scale up” climate leaders supercharge their impacts, share best practices, expand their networks, and reach their full potential. Our highly vetted, invite-only cohorts of 11 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, a member-only Climate Investor Database, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls. Here are membership benefits, and these are sample members. To request more information on membership, click here. Peer groups are led by Dr. Chris Wedding who brings $1B+ of investment experience, 50,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneurs-for-impact/message

It's been a great year for "climate" oriented public companies. Virtually every clean energy or climate company has dramatically outperformed market indices and most now have record-high equity value. So what's going on here? And what might it mean for the next generation of climate technology companies?In this final episode of the year, Host Shayle Kann talks with Sameer Reddy, a partner at Energy Impact Partners.Sameer sits on the board of companies like Arcadia Power, Opus One, and Enchanted Rock. And he, like us, has been marveling over this public market madness and thinking about what it might mean. Shayle and Sameer discuss the state of the market, the factors driving stock prices upward, historical challenges in the sector, and what could go wrong.We're brought to you by Nextracker. Nextracker is building connected power plants of the future by integrating new solar technologies, storage and advanced control software. At the end of the show, we'll tell you about some really important tech trends in solar with Nextracker CEO and industry veteran Dan Shugar.Support for The Interchange comes from Trina Solar, a global leader in PV modules and smart energy solutions. With decades of industry recognition and awards, Trina Solar is committed to delivering reliable and fully bankable solar technology to the world. Download the free TrinaPro Solution Guide Book on how to optimize utility-scale solar projects.The Interchange is brought to you by S&C Electric Company. Today, non-wires alternatives such as microgrids can provide more sustainable, resilient and economical ways to deliver reliable power. S&C helps utilities and commercial customers find the best solutions to meet their energy needs. Learn more.

At this year’s Government & Public Sector R Conference (or R|Gov) our very own Daniel Whitenack moderated a panel on how AI practitioners can engage with governments on AI for good projects. That discussion is being republished in this episode for all our listeners to enjoy! The panelists were Danya Murali from Arcadia Power and Emily Martinez from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Danya and Emily gave some great perspectives on sources of government data, ethical uses of data, and privacy.

At this year’s Government & Public Sector R Conference (or R|Gov) our very own Daniel Whitenack moderated a panel on how AI practitioners can engage with governments on AI for good projects. That discussion is being republished in this episode for all our listeners to enjoy! The panelists were Danya Murali from Arcadia Power and Emily Martinez from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Danya and Emily gave some great perspectives on sources of government data, ethical uses of data, and privacy.

We meet a company that is working outside the regulated energy market space to give customers more renewable energy options. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/72-arcadia.html

Today’s guest is Bill Nussey, CEO & Founder at the Freeing Energy Project.Bill Nussey is the founder of the Freeing Energy Project, whose mission is to accelerate the shift to cleaner, cheaper energy. Prior to Freeing Energy, Bill spent most of his career as a tech CEO. His first company, which he co-founded in high school, provided graphics software for early, text-based personal computers. His second company, Da Vinci Systems, was started out of his college dorm room and grew to serve millions of users across 45 countries. Later, he spent several years as a venture capitalist with Greylock. In 1998, he left the firm to run a portfolio company, iXL, which went public and grew to almost $500 million in revenue. After iXL, he joined Silverpop as CEO. Silverpop grew to nearly $100 million and became a global leader in cloud-based marketing. In 2014, IBM acquired the company and made it the foundation of the IBM Marketing Cloud. Shortly after the acquisition, Bill was promoted to VP Corporate Strategy out of IBM’s world headquarters in New York. Bill’s companies have created thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in value.For the last few years, Bill has been conducting research for a 2019 book called Freeing Energy. Supported by 200 interviews across the world, the book’s mission is to help non-industry readers understand how we can accelerate the shift to clean energy. The core ideas focus on decentralized (or local) energy, novel business models, and new approaches to ownership and finance. Much of his early research was shared at Bill’s October 2017 TED talk called Accelerating the Shift to Clean Energy.In 2018, Bill co-founded Solar Inventions. Based at Georgia Tech’s ATDC incubator, the company’s mission is to commercialize a set of scientific breakthroughs for improving silicon photovoltaics.Bill received a degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He holds several patents, has published two books and sits on several commercial and non-profit boards. Bill and his family are involved in a handful of projects providing off-grid, resilient electricity in places like East Africa and Puerto Rico.In today’s episode, we cover:Bill’s history, and what led him to get excited about energyHow Bill went about switching gears to transition into this new field (to him)Bill’s book, why he wrote it, and the process he followed to pull it togetherDigitization of energy opportunityPotential of energy innovation of appealing across both sides of the political aisleRole of venture capital in clean energy innovationLessons from last cleantech bubbleSolar and batteries, and implications when cost becomes less than purchasing electricity from the gridOne policy change that would move the needle more than any otherBill’s thoughts on politics, GND, etc.Importance of looking at carbon equivalents as well, not just carbonInevitability of putting a price on carbonRole of utilities and oil/gas companiesThoughts on upcoming election and the stakesBill’s advice to others trying to find their lane in the climate fightLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Freeing Energy: https://www.freeingenergy.com/Bill Nussey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billnussey/Bubba McDonald: http://www.psc.state.ga.us/pscinfo/bios/mcdonald.aspAmory Lovins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amory_LovinsLoren McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenmcdonald/Solar Inventions: https://www.solarinventions.com/Henry McCance: https://skoll.org/contributor/henry-mccance/Fullstory: https://www.fullstory.com/Arcadia Power: https://www.arcadiapower.com/Drift: https://www.joindrift.com/Form Energy: https://www.formenergy.com/Ethanol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol_fuel_in_the_United_StatesYou can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Enjoy the show!

Welcome to the season four finale.  Written and produced by Alex C. Telander The part of Jake performed by Chris Fletcher The part of Monica performed by Georgia Mckenzie The part of Steve performed by Alex C. Telander The part of the unknown creature performed by Arden Rachel. Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. You can find a transcript of this episode here. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: "Sleepwalker IV," "Sleepwalker III," "Seven Lights," and "Night Snowfall" by Sergey Cherimisinov. Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.

Jake, Monica, Zhang and Dave attempt to solve the mystery behind the strange explosions occurring across the rock of Gibraltar. They of course find out way more than they bargained for. Written and produced by Alex C. Telander The part of Jake performed by Chris Fletcher The part of Monica performed by Georgia Mckenzie The part of Dave performed by Alex C. Telander Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. You can find a transcript of this episode here. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: "The Signals," "Sleepwalker V," "United Voyager," Waltz - The Inevitability," and "Glow in Space" by Sergey Cherimisinov. Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you in two weeks for the final episode of the season. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.  

Jake decides to tell his story to Jake and Monica. The whole story. Written and produced by Alex C. Telander The part of Jake performed by Chris Fletcher The part of Monica performed by Georgia Mckenzie The part of Dave performed by Alex C. Telander Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. You can find a transcript of this episode here. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: "Osprey," "American Wigeon," and "Stellars Jay" by Chad Crouch, and "2" by Bismaratta. Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you in two weeks. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.

In this episode I interview Kiran Bhatraju the Founder and CEO of Arcadia Power. Arcadia Power connects customers to local community solar projects and purchases renewable energy certificates from wind farms on their behalf. To date, Arcadia Power has 250,000 customers that have produced 680,000 megawatt hours of clean energy. In this episode we discuss: How Arcadia Power is making it easy for customers to transition to clean energy. How Arcadia Power uses offsets and renewable energy certificates and the impact those have on energy markets and innovation by demonstrating demand. The pricing strategy and freemium model Arcadia Power is using to attract customers. Kiran’s fear about societies tendency to adapt to the “new normal” and the consequences of tendency. Why Kiran believes its important for policymakers to remember those most significantly impacted by the transition to clean energy. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and provide suggestions for future guests or topics you'd like to see covered on the show. Links for topics discussed in this episode: Kiran Bhatraju’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-bhatraju Kiran Bhatraju’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/KiranRaju Arcadia Power: https://www.arcadiapower.com Wealthfront: https://www.wealthfront.com/ Bettermint: https://www.betterment.com Runkeeper: https://runkeeper.com/ Solar Holler: https://www.solarholler.com/

Jake, Monica and Dave get to meet Zhang and learn a lot more about the Ostium Network than they ever bargained for. Written and produced by Alex C. Telander The part of Jake performed by Chris Fletcher The part of Monica performed by Georgia Mckenzie The part of Dave performed by Alex C. Telander The part of Zhang is performed by Emily Wang. Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. You can find a transcript of this episode here. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: "Sleepers" "by Sergey Cherimisov.  Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you in two weeks. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless.Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.

At the peak, emotions will be frayed, feelings will be stretched, and choices will be made. Things come to a peak . . . at the peak. Written and produced by Alex C. Telander The part of Jake performed by Chris Fletcher The part of Monica performed by Georgia Mckenzie The part of Dave performed by Alex C. Telander The part of Zhang is performed by Emily Wang. Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. You can find a transcript of this episode here. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: "Dissolve," "Sky With Milk, and "Hjrta Riva" by Bismaratta.  Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you in two weeks. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless.Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.

Things come to a head, as Jake and Dave look to confront who else is in the Ostium Network, while Monica comes face to face with her own fellow traveler on the Rock of Gibraltar. The question remains . . . are they on the same plane of existence? The same iteration of the Ostium Network? Written and produced by Alex C. Telander The part of Jake performed by Chris Fletcher The part of Monica performed by Georgia Mckenzie The part of Dave performed by Alex C. Telander Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. You can find a transcript of this episode here. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: "Wireless" and "Awkward Silences Version A" by Lee Rosevere; "Cedar Waxwing" by Chad Crouch, and "Rotisserie Graveyard" by Doctor Turtle.  Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you in two weeks. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless.Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.

Jake and Dave continue checking out this new Gibraltar, as well as learning more about the Ostium Network. Dave is also learning some very important things about himself, which he's going to have to tell Jake about real soon. Written and produced by Alex C. Telander. The voice of Jake is performed by Chris Fletcher. The voice of Dave is performed by Alex C. Telander Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. You can find a transcript of this episode here. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: "A Garden and a Library," "Multitudes," and "Thinking of You" by Gillicuddy; and "European Starling,"Sandhill Crane, and "Red-Winged Blackbird" by Chad Crouch.  Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you in two weeks. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless.Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.

Monica decides to get a "beauty" treatment as well as check out some of the unvisited locales of the Ostium Network. Written and produced by Alex C. Telander. The voice of Monica is performed by Georgia Mckenzie. Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is "To Begin" by ENOT. Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you in two weeks. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless.Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.

Jake and Dave find themselves on the Rock of Gibraltar and also part of the Ostium Network somehow. But this place is very different from the one that Dave has visited in his past. There are some very stark differences . . . Written and produced by Alex C. Telander. The voice of Jake is performed by Chris Fletcher. The voice of Dave is performed by Alex C. Telander Sound effects are courtesy of the wonderful people at Freesound.org. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: "A Garden and a Library," "Multitudes," and "Thinking of You" by Gillicuddy; and "European Starling,"Sandhill Crane, and "Red-Winged Blackbird" by Chad Crouch.  Did you know there are many ways you can help support Ostium? You can tell a friend about the show, or talk about Ostium on social media. You can leave us a review on iTunes and let us know and we’ll send you a free sticker as a thank you. And if you really want to help us out, you can support us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to a whole bunch of bonus content like outtakes, the Ostium Files, and even early access to new episodes. So check it out. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you in two weeks. ~ ~ ~ Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless.Every day now there’s something on the news about climate change. Whether it’s big corporations, small towns, entire countries, or indigenous groups affected. It’s across the entire globe, and we’re all involved. But there are times where it feels there’s only so little we can do. We recycle as much as we can. We pay attention to where we shop and buy what we need. But ultimately, we end up feeling pretty helpless. Arcadia Power is a place where you can make a difference. If you sign up for Arcadia Power, you can feel good knowing that 100% of the energy being supplied to your home - whether you rent or own - is being supplied by clean, renewable sources.  I was using PG&E before and thought it was going to be a hassle to switch. It wasn’t; it was so easy. I even got to pick what type of renewable energy I wanted. I went with wind power and each month I get to see a graph with a breakdown of my renewable energy usage and my “clean impact.” All the information you need is at arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast. I know it’s not a lot. But I will fully admit I feel a little better about myself now, knowing I’m doing what I can to help fight climate change. And now you can too just by signing up, plus you’ll be helping support this show too. So . . . Win-win! Just head on over to arcadiapower.com/ostium-podcast.

How are residential customers shopping for solar?This week, Stephen shares his solar experience. He'll explain how and why he made his decision — and what it tells us about the way people look for solar offerings today.Brian Sadler, the VP of project development at Revolusun, describes the residential solar sales cycle.Vikram Aggarwal, the CEO of EnergySage, talks about how installers can better serve the solar window shopper.Josh Garrett, an account director at Antenna Group, shares his bad experience with community solar.Kiran Bhatraju, the CEO of Arcadia Power, explains the residential “energy concierge” concept for community solar, wind RECs, smart home devices and other services.Recommended reading:Vikram Aggarwal's column at GTM: It's Time for the Solar Industry to Embrace Window ShoppersJosh Garrett's colum at GTM: My Experience With Community Solar: Excessively Complicated and FrustratingGTM: Shopping for Community Solar? Contract Terms Are Getting FriendlierSupport for this podcast comes from Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.We're also supported by Shoals Technologies Group, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. Learn more about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.

Our maiden podcast with G Klausner from Arcadia Power (https://www.arcadiapower.com/). Suggested resources: - 99 bottles of OOP by Sandi Metz: https://www.sandimetz.com/99bottles - Security Engineering by Ross Anderson: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/book.html

VOA's Shaka Ssali takes an inside look at "StartUpAfrica" with Erastus Mong'are, StartUpAfrica, Executive Director, and with Toyah Barigye, Arcadia Power, Renewable Energy Specialist.

VOA's Shaka Ssali takes an inside look at "StartUpAfrica" with Erastus Mong'are, StartUpAfrica, Executive Director, and with Toyah Barigye, Arcadia Power, Renewable Energy Specialist.

VOA's Shaka Ssali takes an inside look at "StartUpAfrica" with Erastus Mong'are, StartUpAfrica, Executive Director, and with Toyah Barigye, Arcadia Power, Renewable Energy Specialist.

Join us as we speak with Kiran Bhatraju, Founder and CEO of Arcadia Power and hear about his journey growing up in Kentucky 'coal country,' working on Capitol Hill as a Legislative Director, and how Arcadia Power is disrupting the utility energy markets.

As you think about the expenses required to fund your lifestyle, there is one thing you do month after month that operates unlike any other: paying your power bill. You don’t typically have any choice about where the power you use comes from, how much you pay for it, or whether or not you will work with the company in your area. Everything seems to be set in stone and you have to take what you get. But not any longer. My guest on this episode is Kiran Bhatraju and the work he’s doing through the company he co-founded, Arcadia Power is revolutionizing not only the power bill itself but the power industry as a whole, by providing consumers nationwide the opportunity to source their energy from clean sources. Be sure you listen, Kiran’s team is doing important work and changing the way we get and use energy. Can you even UNDERSTAND your power bill? Has anyone ever explained to you what a kilowatt-hour (kwh) is? What about “Single Phase Services?” No? Maybe you’d recognize the term, “Customer Efficiency Services?” Still no? It’s not surprising. Even though those terms likely appear on your power bill every month, you don’t know what they mean. And most of us don’t care what they mean because until now we’ve had no option but to accept what the utility companies say about our energy usage and pay the bill. After all, they have a monopoly on power, don’t they? But Kiran and the team at Arcadia Power have changed all that. Listen to this episode and you'll learn how you are now able to choose where your power comes from and actually understand what you’re paying for. Is the energy you’re using in your home aligned with your values? The push to use more renewable and clean energy is sweeping the globe and many people today are very concerned that they are living lives consistent with sustainable approaches. But when you have no choice about where the power for your home comes from, you don’t have the opportunity to live consistently. Arcadia Power makes it possible for your entire home to be fueled by clean energy sources, no matter where in the country you may live. It’s a simple concept that is growing rapidly and is something you should look into if you are eager to use renewable energy sources. My guest, Kiran Bhatraju explains, on this episode of Unconventional Genius. One person can make a difference, even in contexts that seem impossible Kiran never expected to found a company that challenges the way an entire industry is doing business, but it’s exactly what he’s done. And it’s working. Arcadia Power is changing the way utility companies provide power to consumers by tapping into the consumer’s desire to have more choices and determine their own energy usage patterns. In our conversation, he explains how every person who makes the choice to source their energy from clean sources is telling the power industry that things must change for the good of society. Utility companies are starting to listen. Find out how you can be part of the movement to transform the power industry, on this episode. If you are with a consumer technology company planning to launch a new product at CES or are even looking ahead to CES 2019, the Max Borges Agency can help you succeed. To learn more, check out: www.maxborgesagency.com. Topics Featured In This Episode [2:21] Clean energy nationwide for the average person: meet Kiran Bhatraju [7:22] Why one customer makes an impact in the clean energy industry [8:20] Why would power companies want to work with a clean energy coop like this? [12:01] How you can buy clean energy for free and stay true to your values [14:28] Examples of the benefits you receive from using a service like this [17:15] The most common ways people waste energy [19:58] How Kiran knew this model of providing energy could actually work [23:19] The percentages of the various sources of energy production that currently exist [28:30] How Kiran was prepared to begin and run Arcadia power [31:46] The message Kiran wants to share with the world Resources & People Mentioned Google Elon Musk Coca-Cola Amazon Connect with Kiran Bhatraju Arcadia Power Connect With Max Borges www.MaxBorgesAgency.com LinkedIn Subscribe to Unconventional Genius onApple Podcasts, Otto Radio, Player FM, Soundcloud, or Spotify  

Tune in tonight 7PM EST at FYINATION.com for another LIVE “It Sucks to be Right: Tarabuster!” TOPIC: This too shall pass… in the meantime, it is the duty of every Patriotic American to resist. Mitigate your carbon footprint: Sign up for Arcadia Power and power your home through renewables today! Join RepublicanDirtyTricks.com‘s Tara Devlin for our weekly therapy session for the Resistance! Tune in at 7PM EST to FYINATION.com to join us LIVE. Rebroadcast on Progressive Voices Sunday 6PM EST (then ANYTIME on the Progressive Voices App)! Spend your Saturday Evenings with Tara Devlin and her delightful Executive Producer, Thomas Reynolds. Tweet us using the hashtag #FYILive, or directly at @REALTaraDevlin or join the chat at FYINation.com or call 810-479-4394 to leave a message that may be played on the air!

This episode will be the last in Season 1 of Warm Regards. We’ve had a tremendously positive response to the podcast so far from you, our listeners, and from the larger podcast community. We’re going to be back in action this spring. This week, we’re going to run down the four biggest climate stories of the year, as voted on by that ultimate arbiter of truth—Twitter. The stories include: Number 4: Coral bleaching. Number 3: Paris Accord becomes international law. Number 2: Earth’s warmest year. Number 1: Arctic sea ice continues to its spectacular decline. Joining Eric, Jacquelyn and Andy this week is Kim Kobb, a climate scientist at Georgia Tech who specializes in collecting and analyzing paleoclimate information from corals, caves, and the global water cycle. Warm Regards is supported by Arcadia Power, the first company to give you a clean energy choice on your monthly power bill. Arcadia's online platform provides clean energy options to homeowners and renters in all 50 states. Help to change the way America consumes energy: arcadiapower.com/warmregards.

This week, we’re talking with Dr. Jonathan Foley, executive director at the California Academy of Sciences. The California Academy bills itself as the greenest museum on the planet and one of the most future-focused scientific institutions in the world. He's the author of over 130 scientific articles and has had numerous accolades from the nation's most respected scientific institutions, not only for his global change research, but also his commitment to public outreach, including popular articles in National Geographic, The New York Times, and Scientific American. In this episode, we talk about the importance of museums and childlike wonder, Jonathan’s writing, tipping points, land use, eating habits, personal responsibility, and so much more. Thanks very much to our sponsor, Arcadia Power. Arcadia's online platform allows anyone who pays a power bill to subscribe to solar panels from projects across the country and get savings on their monthly bill. Learn more about Arcadia’s Community Solar and find out how much you can save at arcadiapower.com/solar Show links: Jonathan’s piece about his mother’s death: https://the-macroscope.org/science-a-deathbed-promise-and-a-mothers-gift-36cc36ca1a9c#.4q069ygx7 Jonathan’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_foley_the_other_inconvenient_truth Andy on the hashtag #iamascientistbecause http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/07/scientists-swarm-around-the-twitter-hashtag-iamascientistbecause/ About Andy’s move to ProPublica: https://www.propublica.org/atpropublica/item/andrew-revkin-to-join-propublica-as-senior-reporter-on-climate-change

It’s been a long week and a half. We’re still processing everything that’s happening, just like all of you. We might never understand it, but it’s clear the consequences for the climate are immediate and have already begun. This week’s episode will be a little bit different. We’ve recorded three separate interviews with leaders on the environment, and asked them what they’re doing in response to the election results. We’ve also asked them what we can do. Our first interview is with Jeff Hayward, who is vice president of landscapes and livelihoods for the Rainforest Alliance. He spoke to us from Marrakech, Morocco where he is attending COP 22. Our second interview is with Katherine Crocker, an evolutionary ecologist at the University of Michigan and a member of the Kaw Nation. Days after the election, she travelled to support the water protectors of the Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota. Read about her journey here: http://katherinecrocker.com/2016/11/09/going-to-north-dakota-stem-activism-part-ii-posted-before-part-i/ Our final interview is with Renee Lertzman, who works to understand the psychology of how we deal with environmental issues. Her words are especially useful in this time of shared anxiety and concern and uncertainty. Thanks to Arcadia Power for supporting the podcast. Arcadia’s game-changing technology is giving anyone that pays a power bill the ability to go solar and save. No need for a rooftop. Reduce your impact and save with Arcadia’s Community Solar: arcadiapower.com/solar

The climate stakes of last night's election are so huge as to be almost unfathomable. Hundreds of years, dozens of generations. We can't get around that fact. The future of humanity -- and all the species we share this planet with -- is much more murky now than it was 24 hours ago. That's not an exaggeration. This week, Eric, Jacquelyn and Andy are answering three questions: What changes on climate, now that Trump is President-Elect? How are people in the climate community responding? Where do we go from here, as a community, and as climate-focused individuals? Warm Regards is supported by Arcadia Power, the first company to give you a clean energy choice on your monthly power bill. Arcadia’s online platform provides clean energy options to homeowners and renters in all 50 states. Reduce your impact and get 4 free LED light bulbs sent to your door when you sign up: arcadiapower.com/warmregards.

Television journalists don’t give much airtime to climate change. In all of 2015, American broadcast networks only collectively devoted 146 minutes to climate stories – a 5 percent drop from 2014. And that’s why David Gelber and Joel Bach decided to launch their own series on climate change. Gelber was a producer at 60 Minutes for 25 years. Bach worked at the news magazine for seven years. At the urging of Bach, the two started working on more climate-related stories. And it changed their careers. “The more we did, the more we sort of realized that this is absolutely is the biggest story out there – there’s just nothing that touches this,” said Gelber, in an interview on Warm Regards. They both started pushing for more climate stories. “We became kind of nags to our bosses,” said Gelber. When they both realized there was a limit to climate coverage, they assembled a group of producers and celebrities and set off on their own – creating “Years of Living Dangerously,” a gripping climate series that is now in its second season. “What’s different from [the stories] we did at 60 Minutes is that each of these correspondents – whether it’s Sigourney Weaver or Jack Black or Dave Letterman – the go on kind of a journey. And they learn things as they go,” said Gelber. In this week’s podcast, Gelber talks about the origin of the series and the difficulties in getting the audience to care about the “biggest story out there.” Warm Regards is supported by Arcadia Power, the first company to give you a clean energy choice on your monthly power bill. Reduce your impact and get 4 free LED light bulbs sent to your door when you sign up: arcadiapower.com/warmregards. Resources: Why Gelber and his team are pushing a carbon tax: http://yearsoflivingdangerously.com/learn/news/put-price-carbon/ Andy remembers Jacquelyn’s colleague, Gordon Hamilton: http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/10/24/remembering-gordon-hamilton-an-edge-pushing-prober-of-eroding-ice/ Watch the first episode of “Years” here: http://yearsoflivingdangerously.com/story/david-letterman-india/

We are back for part 2 of our interview with Kiran Bhatraju and Ryan Nesbitt of Arcadia Power.  In this section we are able to dive deep into the unique --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dollaranddifference/support

This week we talk with two change agents and disruptors in the energy industry.  Kiran Bhatraju and Ryan Nesbitt are the founders of Arcadia Power.