Podcasts about clean energy

Since President Trump returned to office, his administration has been aggressive in rolling back clean energy initiatives. Trump's “big beautiful bill” ended tax credits for solar panels and electric vehicles. And the EPA is moving to cancel $7 billion dollars in federal grants that were intended to help low- and middle-income families install solar on their homes.But that isn't the whole story. Texas, California, and other states are bringing so much solar and battery power online that in March, fossil fuels generated less than half the electricity in the US for the first time ever. And internationally, solar has gotten so cheap to build and install that it's fundamentally transforming many countries' power grids.So where exactly does solar adoption stand in the US and across the world right now?In August, climate activist Bill McKibben joined Host Ira Flatow to talk about the recent wins and future challenges that sun-powered energy faces, which he writes about in his new book Here Comes The Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.Read an excerpt from Here Comes The Sun.Guest: Bill McKibben is a climate activist and founder of Third Act. He's based in Middlebury, Vermont.Transcript for this episode is available at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

djbigdirty.com  twitch.tv/djbigdirty Friday nights 1.  [00:00] Intro 2. [00:39] Deep Dish feat Malou- Dreaming {Armada} 3. [04:31] Brigado Crew, Clér Letiv- Here I Am {Purified} 4. [08:52] If I?- Sirens {Purified} 5. [13:15] Against All Ødds- Out Of Control (DJ Bigdirty Reconstruction) {RESURRECTION} 6. [18:39] Röyksopp feat Susanne Sundfør- Running To the Sea {aname Remix) {Dog Triumph} 7. [24:45] TH;EN, Gioli & Assia- Give You My Love {RESURRECTION} 8. [28:41] Tinlicker- Never Let Me Go {Anjunadeep} 9. [33:30] Alex Breitling- Eternity {Purified} 10. [37:04] M.O.S., Michael Simon- Without You {UV} 11. [40:52] YOTTO, Eli & Fur- Somebody To Love) {Odd One Out} 12. [45:10] Kyau & Albert- Photographs {Euphonic} 13. [48:57] Above & Beyond w/ Malou- Letting Go (Above & Beyond Club Mix) {Anjunabeats} 14. [53:30] My Friend feat Lauren L'aimant- January Embers (Oliver Smith Remix) {Anjunabeats} 15. [58:10] Amy Wiles- I Never Want This To End {Anjunabeats} 16. [01:01:33] RÜFÜs DU SOL- Innerbloom (Thomas Gold Remix) {White} 17. [01:04:27] Genix, Zashanell- Leave The Light On (Genix & NOMADsignal Mix) {Anjunabeats}

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, december 31. dive into today's top stories: tiktok saga update: app reorganization in the u.s. with 45% stakes now held by american investors, including oracle and private equity firms like silver lake, with new governance focusing on data protection and platform security. clean energy investments: despite political challenges, investors show strong interest in solar, wind, and battery solutions, supported by ai advancements enhancing data center efficiencies. ai dictation app trends: 2025 marks a breakthrough year with apps like wispr flow, monologue, and superwhisper offering customizable transcription and improved privacy settings, addressing the needs of busy professionals. european deep tech ventures: university-inspired entrepreneurship thrives with 76 startups reaching billion-dollar valuations, highlighting successes such as iceye and synthesia in a $400 billion ecosystem. that's it for today's briefing. we'll see you back here tomorrow!

• U.S. Electric Vehicle Debate James breaks down the ongoing American EV culture wars, why they feel stuck, and how much is political theatre vs. real-world data. We're off this week for the holidays so we're playing our Patreon bonus episode from a month ago because we think it has some great stories in it. • EV Market Growth The hosts dig into the latest numbers showing EVs gaining traction globally—and why the economic case keeps getting harder to ignore. • Stockpiling Critical Minerals A look at why countries are hoarding minerals like lithium and nickel, what it means for future supply chains, and who's preparing well (and who isn't). • Rivian's Smart Bike Helmet Brian brings up Rivian's unexpected new gadget—a "smart" bike helmet—and the hosts try to figure out why an EV truck company is branching out. • Corn's Environmental Impact A discussion about why corn farming is causing more climate trouble than most people think, including fertilizer emissions and long-term soil issues. • Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture The hosts explore ideas and innovations that reduce nitrous-oxide emissions, improve soil health, and make food systems more sustainable. • The World's Largest Sand Battery Wrapping up with the Finnish energy-storage breakthrough that stores heat in giant silos of sand—cheap, renewable, and surprisingly effective. Back next week with a new show! Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.    

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Market update for Tuesday December 23, 2025Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In this episode:Gold and silver prices hit new recordsNovo's weight-loss pill gets FDA approvalGoogle buys a renewable energy firm for $4.75BTrump's new battleship deal goes to Huntington IngallsU.S. drone stocks soar after U.S. bans foreign playersJohnson & Johnson ordered to pay $1.5B by jury in baby powder case

Join Robert Llewellyn, Jack Scarlett, and Imogen Bhogal for a special year-end wrap-up as they take a mystery tour through the biggest moments of 2025, from unforgettable shoots, to the clean tech stories that really mattered, and share their bold predictions for what's coming in 2026. They kick things off by debunking the myth that EV sales are collapsing, revealing that global battery-electric vehicle sales are actually up 19% year-on-year. From there, the trio dive into their personal "Magic Money Tree" dream garages, featuring the Polestar 5, Kia EV9, the gloriously childish Ioniq 6 N, and Jack's verdict on the potentially game-changing BMW iX3.  There are also behind-the-scenes stories from some of the year's most memorable shoots — including the legendary solar safari in Namibia and the huge electric ferry project in Hobart. To wrap up, the team looks ahead to 2026, with predictions on a potential British automotive revival, the long-awaited arrival of truly affordable small EVs and whether Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is finally ready for the mainstream. Whether you've followed Every episode or you're dropping in for the first time, thank you for being a part of the journey and a very merry Christmas and peaceful New Year! 00:00:10 – Introduction 00:01:46 – Busting the "EV Sales Slowdown" Myth 00:07:06 – The "Magic Money Tree" Garage 00:14:15 – 2025 Shoot Highlights: Microlino & Electric Motorcycles 00:16:28 – Jack's Standout Cars of the Year: BMW iX3 & Kia PV5 00:19:25 – Robert's Picks: Polestar 5 & The New Nissan Leaf 00:23:36 – The Baked Bean Digression 00:25:14 – Imogen's Highlights: Solar Safari & Electric Farming 00:32:32 – Robert's Highlight: The Giant Electric Ferry 00:37:01 – Live Show Reflections: Sydney & Melbourne 00:45:18 – Jack's 2026 Predictions: British Auto & Fun Small EVs 00:49:15 – Robert's 2026 Prediction: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) 00:53:11 – The Economics of Clean Energy 00:57:50 – Final Reflections & Outro Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

Can the city known for oil & gas become the center of clean energy?In this powerhouse episode, we meet Jane Stricker, SVP of Energy Transition at the Greater Houston Partnership and Executive Director of HETI (Houston Energy Transition Initiative). Jane shares a front-row view of Houston's bold strategy to stay the energy capital of the world – not just in oil, but in all forms of energy.Jane breaks down how Houston is scaling clean tech faster than ever before, attracting startups and corporate giants alike, and why over $95 billion has already been invested by local companies into low-carbon technologies.You'll hear how the city's industrial infrastructure, diverse workforce, and “speed-to-market” culture are giving it an edge in a global race for clean energy dominance.Expect to learn:

Steve Westly zählt zu den prägenden Investoren des Silicon Valley. Als Gründer und Managing Partner der Westly Group hat er eine auf Clean Energy und nachhaltige Technologien spezialisierte Venture-Capital-Gesellschaft aufgebaut, die über 800 Millionen US-Dollar Assets under Management verwaltet. Zu den Investor:innen zählen 30 der weltweit größten Konzerne, darunter Duke Energy, Volkswagen, Bridgestone, ABB oder American Electric Power.Die Westly Group kann auf neun Börsengänge im Portfolio verweisen, darunter vier Multi-Milliarden-Dollar-Exits bei Tesla, Procore, Luminar und SentinelOne, und ist mit Büros im Silicon Valley, in San Francisco und in Washington, D.C. vertreten.Im brutkasten-Talk spricht Westly darüber, was erfolgreiche Innovationsökosysteme ausmacht und warum Tempo, Risikokapital und internationale Talente heute über wirtschaftliche Wettbewerbsfähigkeit entscheiden. Zudem erklärt er, weshalb die Kombination aus KI, Energiewende und massiv steigender Energienachfrage die größten Investitionschancen der kommenden Jahrzehnte eröffnet und warum Europa jetzt handeln muss, um diese Entwicklung aktiv mitzugestalten.

Solar is finally getting smarter. And faster - thanks to…robots?Recorded live at RE+ 2025, this episode takes you behind the scenes of solar's most advanced innovations — from automation in engineering to AI-driven O&M and digital twins. Hosts Amy Norstedt and Josh Beck sit down with some of the Industry's most forward-thinking executives to talk real-time transformation across the project lifecycle.Featured in this episode:Tyler Nelson, CEO at Revamp's outlines how their new software suite (proven on >15% of all new solar built in the US last year!) is facilitating faster project executionMatt Campbell, CEO of Terabase, shares that on-site solar robotics is real, and finally, it's here,Derek Chase, CEO of OnSight Technologies (Now part of Nextpower) revelas how robotic/ai site inspection is a gamechanger for asset management, and finallyHugh Scott, CTO at Flexgen covers how battery dispatch control is smoothing the grid and making assets more reliableExpect to learn:

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil brings together three industry leaders from SED's Advisory Board to examine how shifting policies, rising demand, and rapid technological change have reshaped energy and sustainability strategies across sectors in 2025 and what 2026 may bring. Tom Kelly, Senior Energy Manager, SUNY Purchase College, offers a higher education perspective, outlining the challenges of volatile markets, evolving state mandates, and the growing role of students in driving sustainability priorities. Emily Schapira, President and CEO, Philadelphia Energy Authority, discusses how the Philadelphia Energy Authority is navigating the loss of federal funding while still advancing equitable clean energy initiatives, including the city's landmark LED streetlighting project. Finally, Scott Bargerstock, Principal, Mindre Consulting, shares insights from his decades in manufacturing, highlighting geopolitical pressures, grid expansion, and innovation in storage and nuclear technologies.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…  Challenges of forecasting markets without consistent federal information (03:36)  On complying with New York's Executive Order 22 (05:29)  SUNY Purchase College's energy and sustainability priorities (07:17)  SUNY Purchase College's $50M geothermal project (10:56)  Impacts of federal policy rollbacks and stalled clean energy programs (15:35)  Philadelphia's creative financing strategies amid uncertainty (19:36)  Philadelphia's $90M LED streetlighting overhaul (22:56)  Biggest challenges energy procurement managers are facing (31:24)  Innovation priorities like battery storage and safety concerns (33:31)  The  restoration of the nuclear industry in the US (39:33)  For full episode show notes, click here. Connect with Tom Kelly  On LinkedIn  Connect with Emily Schapira  On LinkedIn Connect with Scott Bargerstock  On LinkedIn  Connect With Smart Energy Decisions  Smart Energy Decisions  Follow us on LinkedIn  Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio  If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com.

Our energy grid is something most of us only think about when it isn't working. But growing demand for electricity is placing an even greater strain on a system that's already facing increased pressure from extreme weather events. Can we build a more sustainable and dependable grid? In this episode, which originally aired September 2022, we explore how when it comes to climate change the challenge of greening the grid is as much an issue of complex engineering as it is about policy and equity. Featured in this episode:Josh Wong is the former CEO of Opus One Solutions, which was acquired by General Electric. In 2024, Josh founded a new company called ThinkLabsAI and is developing software that will help utilities to integrate renewable sources of energy and improve grid resilience.Destenie Nock is an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University who specializes in public policy, civil and environmental engineering. She's an expert on how our changing climate is impacting the grid, and what that means for the future. Focusing on energy equity, Destenie explains what's important to consider in our transition to clean energy.Dana Tizya-Tramm is the former chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Old Crow, Yukon. Dana helped establish the Old Crow Solar Project — shifting the northern remote community off diesel to renewables. Through his efforts, Old Crow is making inroads toward energy sovereignty. He is now the director of Nadlii and is working on developing a framework for Indigenous data sovereignty and ethical AI.Further reading: 2021 placed exceptional demands on electricity markets around the worldRenewable Energy Is Great—but the Grid Can Slow It DownGlobal heat waves are so bad that utilities are paying their customers to use less energy“Nation-building” investments in electricity grid needed to reach net-zero, experts sayHow Old Crow's solar farm is changing green energy projects in Yukon | CBC NewsSubscribe to Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World here Solve for X is brought to you by MaRS, North America's largest urban innovation hub and a registered charity. MaRS supports startups and accelerates the adoption of high-impact solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. For more information, visit marsdd.com.

Jay Pelosky is the founder of TPW Advisory. He has over 35 years of buy-side and sell-side financial market experience. Before going independent, Jay was at Morgan Stanley, where he was ranked #1 by Institutional Investor in Global Equity Strategy and Global Asset Allocation Strategy. In this podcast, we discuss:  Tripolar World (TPW) - regional integration in Asia, Europe, and Americas. Global growth long cycle driven by spending on AI, defense, and climate across regions. China-US AI competition The shift from chip quality to power costs as the key AI competitive advantage. Brazil and Spain's clean energy plays Why 2025 is not like the 2000 dotcom bubble Private credit opportunities Attractive China tech valuations China's five-year plan Europe's potential Countries pressuring institutions to invest domestically rather than in US markets. 

As 2025 draws to a close, let's reflect on the insights we've gained from the farsighted guests who joined us this past year, celebrating how we are shaping a sustainable future, together. Guests in this episode: Julia Casagrande, Deputy Director of Clean Energy, New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice Carl Slotte, Senior Vice President for Region Europe, Volvo Construction Equipment Gustaf Werner, Vice President for Innovation and Development, Skanska Group Dareen Salama, CEO and co-founder, Gryps Mike Zeppieri, Vice President for Emerging Technologies, Skanska USA Building Magnus Persson, CEO, Skanska Sweden Karl Jonasson Collberg, City Development Department, City of Stockholm John Penndorf, Associate Principal, Perkins and Will Mark Humbertson, Construction Administration Manager, University of Virginia Facilities Management Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, Senior Vice President, International WELL Building Institute Myrrh Caplan, Senior Vice President for Sustainability, Skanska USA Building Ondřej Flanderka, Sustainability Manager, Skanska Residential Czech Republic Petr Dušta, Senior Project Manager, Skanska Residential Europe Dr. Stephen Hammer, CEO, New York Climate Exchange Host: John Ambrose

Today's podcast is the first in our four-part series in proud partnership with Enfinity Global.  Enfinity is one of Europe's leading IPPs and the winner of inspiratia's 2025 Developer of the Year and Financial Structure of the Year awards. In our series together, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and key decisions that European developers are faced with today and take a deep dive into understanding Enfinity's approach to navigating - and shaping - the continent's energy future.  In this episode, our analyst, Daniel Burge, is joined by Alice Cajani, Enfinity's head of Energy Commercialisation, and Roberto Pozzi, Head of Origination at A2A, to discuss the finer points of commercialising the capacity springing up across Europe. Our guests reflect on lessons learned from the forefront of the transition, explore the complexities of developer-utility collaboration, and muse on what needs to happen next to foster more robust European energy markets in 2026.  This episode is hosted by Daniel Burge, Lead Commercial Analyst at inspiratia. This episode was edited by Leonard Müller, Reporter at inspiratia. This episode is sponsored by Enfinity Global. Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratia Interested in tickets for one of our events? Email conferences@inspiratia.com or buy them directly on our website.Listen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2025 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Snow to Solar: A Journey of Innovation in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-16-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald vintermorgen i Oslo.En: It was a cold winter morning in Oslo.No: Snøen dekket gatene, og lysene fra juledekorasjonene skapte en lun atmosfære i byen.En: Snow covered the streets, and the lights from the Christmas decorations created a cozy atmosphere in the city.No: På Startup Inkubator var stemningen elektrisk.En: At Startup Inkubator, the mood was electric.No: Gründerne forberedte sine boder til Social Innovation Fair.En: The entrepreneurs were preparing their booths for the Social Innovation Fair.No: Lars justerte på plakaten sin.En: Lars adjusted his poster.No: Han hadde jobbet hardt med sin startup som spesialiserte seg på solcelledrevne løsninger for avsidesliggende områder.En: He had worked hard on his startup, which specialized in solar-powered solutions for remote areas.No: Til tross for entusiasmen han følte, klarte han ikke å riste av seg tvilen.En: Despite the enthusiasm he felt, he couldn't shake the doubt.No: Ville det være nok for å imponere Ingrid, investoren han så gjerne ville overbevise?En: Would it be enough to impress Ingrid, the investor he so desperately wanted to convince?No: Ingrid vandret mellom bodene med et analytisk blikk.En: Ingrid wandered between the booths with an analytical look.No: Hun lette etter prosjekter med reelle resultater – ikke bare gode ideer.En: She was searching for projects with real results—not just good ideas.No: Da hun kom til Lars' bod, hilste hun kort og lyttet til presentasjonen hans.En: When she came to Lars' booth, she greeted him briefly and listened to his presentation.No: Lars forklarte ivrig hvordan hans løsninger hadde hjulpet fjerntliggende samfunn.En: Lars eagerly explained how his solutions had helped remote communities.No: Men Ingrid var skeptisk.En: But Ingrid was skeptical.No: Hvordan kunne hun stole på at en liten startup kunne levere i kulden?En: How could she trust that a small startup could deliver in the cold?No: Lars visste han måtte være ærlig.En: Lars knew he had to be honest.No: "Vi hadde noen tekniske utfordringer nylig," sa han med et lite sukk.En: "We had some technical challenges recently," he said with a small sigh.No: "Vinteren har vært vanskelig for oss, men vi har gjort forbedringer.En: "Winter has been tough for us, but we've made improvements."No: " Ingrid så tankefull ut, fortsatt usikker.En: Ingrid looked thoughtful, still unsure.No: Da skjedde det uventede.En: Then something unexpected happened.No: Mens Lars gjorde seg klar til å avslutte, kom en gammel mann til scenen.En: As Lars was about to wrap up, an old man came to the stage.No: Det var Olav, leder av et samfunn oppe i Nord-Norge som brukte Lars' solcelleløsninger.En: It was Olav, leader of a community up in Nord-Norge that used Lars' solar solutions.No: "Takket være Lars' teknologi har vi lys og varme," ropte han begeistret.En: "Thanks to Lars' technology, we have light and warmth," he shouted enthusiastically.No: "Det har gjort vinteren mer utholdelig for oss!En: "It has made the winter more bearable for us!"No: " Ingrid kastet et blikk på Lars.En: Ingrid glanced at Lars.No: Hans ærlighet og Olavs vitnesbyrd hadde endret hennes oppfatning.En: His honesty and Olav's testimony had changed her perception.No: Hun så potensialet hans klarere nå.En: She saw his potential more clearly now.No: Etter messen nærmet Ingrid seg Lars.En: After the fair, Ingrid approached Lars.No: "Jeg ser potensialet ditt," sa hun.En: "I see your potential," she said.No: "Jeg vil investere, men ønsker klare mål og rapporteringer.En: "I want to invest, but I want clear goals and reports."No: " Lars nikket ivrig.En: Lars nodded eagerly.No: "Tusen takk!En: "Thank you so much!No: Jeg lover å holde deg oppdatert.En: I promise to keep you updated."No: "Lars følte en nyvunnen selvtillit.En: Lars felt a newfound confidence.No: Han lærte at ærlighet og kommunikasjon var like viktig som suksess.En: He learned that honesty and communication were as important as success.No: Ingrid følte også en forandring.En: Ingrid also felt a change.No: Hun innså verdien i å se utover tallene.En: She realized the value of looking beyond the numbers.No: Sammen, med snøen lett dalende utenfor, la de en plan for fremtiden.En: Together, with the snow lightly falling outside, they made a plan for the future.No: Oslo var fortsatt dekket i vinterens hvite teppe, men inne i inkubatoren vokste håp og nye ideer i takt med de lysende juledekorasjonene.En: Oslo was still covered in winter's white blanket, but inside the incubator, hope and new ideas grew in step with the shining Christmas decorations. 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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Luca's Leap: Embracing Innovation Over Tradition in Milan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-16-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Milan.En: Milan.It: È pieno inverno.En: It is the middle of winter.It: Fuori, i fiocchi di neve cadono leggeri, ma dentro l'incubatore di startup, l'atmosfera è calda e vivace.En: Outside, snowflakes fall gently, but inside the startup incubator, the atmosphere is warm and lively.It: Nell'aria c'è il profumo di caffè appena fatto, e sul tavolo della sala riunioni, tra documenti e laptop, ci sono anche pandori e panettoni decorati per il Natale.En: There is the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the air, and on the meeting room table, among documents and laptops, there are even pandori and panettoni decorated for Christmas.It: Luca, il giovane venture capitalist, guarda fuori dalla finestra.En: Luca, the young venture capitalist, looks out the window.It: Nato in una famiglia di affermati uomini d'affari tradizionali, sente la pressione della loro approvazione.En: Born into a family of established traditional businessmen, he feels the pressure of their approval.It: Sa che devono essere convinti del suo prossimo investimento.En: He knows they must be convinced of his next investment.It: La sala è arredata in modo moderno-ma accogliente.En: The room is decorated in a modern yet cozy manner.It: I muri sono bianchi, ma le decorazioni natalizie portano gioia e colore.En: The walls are white, but the Christmas decorations bring joy and color.It: Luca, con un tailleur semplice ma elegante, è seduto accanto a Giulia.En: Luca, wearing a simple yet elegant suit, is seated next to Giulia.It: Lei è la collega pragmatica, brava con i conti.En: She is the pragmatic colleague, good with numbers.It: Sono lì per una presentazione importante.En: They are there for an important presentation.It: Marco, il giovane fondatore della startup, si prepara a presentare HeatWave, una tecnologia energetica rivoluzionaria che promette di ridurre le emissioni di carbonio.En: Marco, the young startup founder, is preparing to present HeatWave, a revolutionary energy technology that promises to reduce carbon emissions.It: Luca è emozionato.En: Luca is excited.It: Vede il potenziale, ma Giulia resta scettica.En: He sees the potential, but Giulia remains skeptical.It: "Marco, i tuoi numeri sono vaghi," dice Giulia, mentre Marco sfoglia le diapositive.En: "Marco, your numbers are vague," says Giulia, as Marco scrolls through the slides.It: Lui risponde con entusiasmo, spiegando la visione grandiosa dietro il progetto.En: He responds enthusiastically, explaining the grand vision behind the project.It: Luca è colpito dalla passione di Marco.En: Luca is impressed by Marco's passion.It: Ma sa che la sua decisione deve avere basi solide.En: But he knows his decision must be based on solid foundations.It: La presentazione continua.En: The presentation continues.It: Giulia alza un sopracciglio, mai convinta.En: Giulia raises an eyebrow, still unconvinced.It: È un momento cruciale.En: It's a crucial moment.It: Marco, notando il dubbio nella stanza, fa un passo in avanti e propone una dimostrazione pratica.En: Marco, noticing the doubt in the room, takes a step forward and proposes a practical demonstration.It: Mostra un prototipo funzionante di HeatWave.En: He shows a working prototype of HeatWave.It: La stanza si riempie di un'energia diversa, palpabile.En: The room fills with a different, palpable energy.It: Gli occhi di Luca brillano.En: Luca's eyes sparkle.It: In un attimo, vede quello che Marco racconta: un mondo più pulito, più verde.En: In an instant, he sees what Marco is describing: a cleaner, greener world.It: È un'immagine che non riesce più a ignorare.En: It is an image he can no longer ignore.It: Dopo l'incontro, Giulia e Luca discutono.En: After the meeting, Giulia and Luca discuss.It: Lei è cauta.En: She is cautious.It: "Non possiamo rischiare tanto," dice.En: "We can't risk so much," she says.It: Ma Luca ha già deciso.En: But Luca has already decided.It: Vuole credere nella promessa del cambiamento, della sostenibilità.En: He wants to believe in the promise of change, of sustainability.It: Pensa alla cena di Natale con la sua famiglia.En: He thinks of the Christmas dinner with his family.It: Vuole davvero la loro approvazione, ma sente anche un impulso profondo verso l'innovazione.En: He really wants their approval, but he also feels a deep drive toward innovation.It: Con cuore deciso, contatta Marco e conferma l'investimento.En: With a determined heart, he contacts Marco and confirms the investment.It: Giulia non è convinta, ma accetta la decisione del collega.En: Giulia is not convinced, but she accepts her colleague's decision.It: È un rischio, sì, ma Luca sente che è quello giusto.En: It is a risk, yes, but Luca feels it is the right one.It: Nei giorni successivi, l'energia pulsante dell'incubatore si accentua ancora di più.En: In the following days, the pulsing energy of the incubator intensifies even more.It: L'atmosfera festiva e la speranza per il futuro animano tutti.En: The festive atmosphere and hope for the future animate everyone.It: Arriva il Natale.En: Christmas arrives.It: Durante la cena, Luca parla della startup.En: During dinner, Luca talks about the startup.It: Descrive la passione di Marco e la dimostrazione che ha trasformato il suo scetticismo in convinzione.En: He describes Marco's passion and the demonstration that turned his skepticism into conviction.It: La sua famiglia lo ascolta, alcuni sorridono, altri annuiscono.En: His family listens, some smile, others nod.It: Per la prima volta, Luca non cerca più la loro completa approvazione.En: For the first time, Luca no longer seeks their full approval.It: È sicuro della sua scelta.En: He is confident in his choice.It: È sicuro di sé.En: He is confident in himself.It: Questo Natale, a Milano, nonostante la neve e il freddo, Luca sente il calore di una nuova fiducia.En: This Christmas, in Milan, despite the snow and the cold, Luca feels the warmth of newfound confidence.It: Ha intrapreso un percorso di cui non conosce ancora l'esito, ma è un percorso che ha scelto con il cuore e con la testa.En: He has embarked on a path the outcome of which he does not yet know, but it is a path he has chosen with both heart and mind.It: Questo è il suo regalo più grande.En: This is his greatest gift. Vocabulary Words:winter: l'invernosnowflakes: i fiocchi di nevearoma: l'aromaincubator: l'incubatorebrew: appena fattopressure: la pressioneapproval: l'approvazionecozy: accoglientepragmatic: pragmaticafounder: il fondatoreenergy: l'energiacarbon emissions: le emissioni di carboniopotential: il potenzialevague: vaghipassion: la passioneskepticism: lo scetticismoprototype: il prototipodemonstration: la dimostrazionefoundations: le basisolid: solidedoubt: il dubbioapproval: l'approvazionesustainability: la sostenibilitàinnovation: l'innovazionerisk: il rischioconfidence: la fiduciadecision: la decisionedetermination: il cuore decisoatmosphere: l'atmosferapath: il percorso

With more than 15 years of experience in the purpose and impact space, Whitney Dailey is a thought leader at the intersection of purpose and communications. At Allison, Whitney serves as Managing Director, Purpose and leads the agency's Purpose Center of Excellence – a dedicated team specializing in Purpose brand strategy and impact leadership, backed by Allison's global network of more than 1,000+ creatives and storytellers. She has personally authored upwards of 400 articles and 30 research reports on sustainability, social justice, and social impact topics and shared her message from the digital wavelengths of myriad podcasts, the lectern at Harvard University the stage of Sundance and Fordham's Responsible Business and Future Fashion Coalitions. In her previous role as Senior Vice President of Purpose Marketing, Research & Insights at Porter Novelli, Whitney transformed the agency into a Purpose-driven organization through powerful thought leadership, communications and marketing. Whitney holds an MBA in Environmental Management from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a BA in Business Administration from the George Washington University. She also earned an MBA Certificate in Clean Energy and Sustainability from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She is a frequent guest lecturer at colleges and universities including Boston College, Boston University and Simmons College and was an adjunct professor at Boston College during the 2022-2023 school year. Whitney was named a Top 100 Giving Influencer on Twitter by Give Local America in 2015 and in 2019, was a finalist for PR News Platinum Awards PR Professional of the Year. In 2024, she was named to the PRWeek Women of Distinction List. 

Is the clean energy revolution happening faster than we think? In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Scott Cooney, co-founder of CleanTechnica, for a deep dive into the global shift towards a cleaner future. From his home in Hawaii, Scott shares unique insights on why the US lost its early lead in clean tech to China, and why he remains incredibly optimistic about the future. They discuss the mind-boggling scale of Chinese manufacturing, the "inevitability" of technological solutions like solid-state batteries, and why your next stove might have a battery inside it.  Plus, we look at the incredible "human-centred" design of electric school buses that are solving more than just pollution, and why data centers might not be the energy disaster everyone fears.  00:00 - Intro: Hawaii, Sydney, and the CleanTechnica Connection 02:28 - Why Hawaii is the Perfect Lab for Clean Energy (High Gas Prices) 04:29 - The Shift: How Silicon Valley Started It, but China is Winning It 09:07 - California's Economic Boom: The 5th Largest Economy Run on Renewables 13:19 - The UK's Secret Success: How Offshore Wind Replaced Coal 15:55 - The "No-Brainer" of Solid State Batteries & Tech Evolution 20:00 - Robotaxis & Waymo: Why Autonomous Driving Feels "Inevitable" 28:39 - The "Zoom" Electric School Bus: Solving Pollution & Bullying? 36:04 - Data Centers & AI: Why Solar Will Solve the Energy Demand Crisis 40:40 - The Future of Road Tax: How Do We Pay for Roads Without Gas Tax? 46:02 - The BYD Explosion: From Unknown to 3rd Biggest Automaker 49:50 - Smart Homes: Fridges and Stoves with Batteries?! 55:40 - Electric Ships: Batteries are replacing massive diesel engines 58:30 - The Electric Home Show: Bill McKibben & Earth Day in Hawaii Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign:  https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow  Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

In this episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with James Benefico for a deep, wide-ranging conversation that bridges physical health, entrepreneurship, and spiritual growth. James shares his perspective on being “made of” consciousness and how caring for the body as a vessel allows clarity, purpose, and faith to shine through. From his personal decision to stop drinking and the impact that had on momentum and mental clarity, to his belief that health directly affects our ability to serve others, James unpacks the powerful connection between body, spirit, and character. He opens up about his journey from college football and significant weight gain to reclaiming his health after his mother's cancer diagnosis exposed him to serious flaws in the medical and nutrition system. That path ultimately led to the founding of Organic Muscle, the first organic-certified pre-workout, created after a near medical emergency with conventional supplements. James also shares hard-earned lessons from building a company for over a decade, raising capital through relationships, navigating uncertainty through faith, and how entrepreneurship forges resilience and belief in something greater than yourself. The conversation closes with a moving testimony about loss, anxiety, early Christianity, and how profound personal tragedy became the catalyst for a deeper, embodied faith. This episode is a powerful reminder that true strength comes from alignment—between health, purpose, and belief.Website-https://www.organicmuscle.com/Social Media Links/Handles-https://www.instagram.com/organic_muscle/https://www.facebook.com/OrganicMuscleSupplements

Send us a textIn this episode: We sit down with Saul Griffith to explore his journey from metallurgy to MIT, Silicon Valley, and now leading work in policy, engineering, and sustainability. Saul shares insights on electrification, zero-emissions infrastructure, and how tradespeople are central to building a clean energy future. We also dive into innovative ideas for long-lasting homes, smarter energy markets, and practical ways Australians can trade and generate electricity.Episode Covers:Electrification and the role of tradespeople in a zero-emissions futureReforming the electricity market to empower householdsImproving the National Construction Code and building “thousand-year homes”Sustainable construction materials: bricks, timber, and hybrid approachesCost savings, public health, and community benefits of clean energyChallenges and opportunities in clean tech supply chains and domestic manufacturingSaul's productivity rituals and a sneak peek at his upcoming bookEpisode Highlights:Saul criticizes star ratings for homes and proposes energy efficiency measured in kilowatt hours per square meter per personDiscussion on Australians trading solar power peer-to-peerVision for long-lasting, durable, zero-emission homesFun rapid-fire questions: favorite sports teams, snacks, and music preferencesInsights into upcoming book and Substack updatesPerfect for:Sustainability enthusiasts and clean energy advocatesTradespeople and engineers interested in electrificationPolicy makers and innovators in energy and infrastructureAnyone curious about practical solutions for a zero-emission future

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing on the state of federal clean energy and energy efficiency tax credits. This briefing reviewed how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) modified or altogether ended 12 key tax credits, including those for electric vehicles, renewables, biofuels, hydrogen, nuclear energy, and energy efficiency. The briefing shared ways companies and consumers are adapting to this new landscape, as well as the short- and long-term implications for the energy industry, developers, and manufacturers. Panelists also explored the outlook for using federal tax policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy bills for households and businesses, and increase resilience to climate impacts while advancing U.S. competitiveness on the global stage.

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In this compelling episode of Rob McConnell Interviews, Rob is joined by Dr. Robert Williscroft, scientist, author, and expert in climatology, engineering, and advanced technologies, for a deep dive into the heated global debate surrounding climate change and the future of energy. Dr. Williscroft examines the scientific realities behind global warming, separating hard data from political rhetoric, while offering a pragmatic look at solutions that could actually work. Central to the conversation is the role of nuclear power—its potential, its misconceptions, and its capacity to provide clean, scalable, and reliable energy in a carbon-constrained world. With clarity and authority, Dr. Williscroft guides listeners through the challenges, myths, and opportunities that shape our planetary future. Thought-provoking, balanced, and rich with insight, this interview encourages audiences to re-evaluate what they think they know about climate science and energy policy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Tune in as we pick up our conversation with a representative from PACE - Peoples Action for Clean Energy. There's a lot to know about the clean energy sector locally, and a number of issues at the national level that could negatively impact progress we are making here in Connecticut, so stick around to learn what you can do about it.

In this episode of the Ag Innovation News Podcast, host Jamie Dickerman dives into the transformative potential of the Natural Gas Innovation Act with guest Betsy Lang from CenterPoint Energy. Discover how this bipartisan Minnesota law is paving the way for clean energy solutions like renewable natural gas and hydrogen. Betsy shares insights into CenterPoint's pioneering innovation plan, which includes 17 pilot projects aimed at decarbonizing the gas system and supporting local economies. Tune in to learn about the exciting developments in renewable energy and how they are reshaping Minnesota's energy landscape.

Carrie von Muench is the COO and Co-Founder of Pacific Fusion, a company building the first pulsed-magnetic fusion system designed for net facility gain. Fusion has long promised limitless, carbon-free, dispatchable power, but only recently have breakthroughs—from ignition at the National Ignition Facility to major advances at Sandia and new high-efficiency pulse-power technology—shifted fusion from scientific aspiration to solvable engineering challenge.The Pacific Fusion founding team came together after these 2022 milestones revealed a credible, engineering-driven path to fusion energy. Backed by a landmark $900M Series A led by General Catalyst, the company is developing a highly modular system that can be mass-manufactured using accessible materials and domestically sourced supply chains. In this episode, Carrie explains why these breakthroughs matter, how the modular pulsar architecture works, why New Mexico became home for the world's largest pulse-power facility, and how fusion could reshape global energy, industry, and security. MCJ is proud to participate in Pacific Fusion's Series A through our venture funds. Episode recorded on Nov 19, 2025 (Published on Dec 9, 2025)In this episode, we cover: [13:28] Pacific Fusion's origins and founding team[17:54] The company's unique financing structure  [18:57] Why traditional venture models fail for fusion[25:42] Pacific Fusion's progress to date[27:23] What a pulsed magnetic fusion system looks like[29:15] The path from modular components to full-scale system [33:20] Looking ahead at Pacific Fusion's 2026 milestones[35:04] Why they're building in Albuquerque, New Mexico[41:29] The global race with China to commercialize fusion[46:24] The fusion supply chain  Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Today we're going to discuss the serious implications of driving while impaired with representatives from MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving - and our partners at the CT State Police. We'll share all the reasons why you should just say no to driving after you party, and some of the alternatives to help protect you and everyone else out on the roads this holiday season and into 2026. Then we'll pick up our conversation with a representative from PACE - Peoples Action for Clean Energy. There's a lot to know about the clean energy sector locally, and a number of issues at the national level that could negatively impact progress we are making here in Connecticut, so stick around to learn what you can do about it. And we'll close reconnecting with folks from the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation to tell you about an upcoming holiday event they are holding, and to chat with a Hulley scholarship recipient about how this nonprofit is making a major difference in his pursuit of a career in the arts.

#EP322 Today on the Clean Power Hour, we dive into one of the biggest bottlenecks strangling the clean energy transition: the slow, messy world of zoning, permitting, and early-stage development. Our guests are Julia Wu and Anuj Saigal, co-founders of Spark AI, a Y Combinator-backed platform that has ingested and summarized nearly every zoning code, ordinance, and permitting pathway in the United States.Julia Wu is CEO and co-founder of Spark AI. She's a software engineer who cut her teeth at Microsoft, Apple (working on Siri), and Brex before founding Spark. Her background spans AI, natural language processing, and financial technology.Anuj Saigal is the co-founder of Spark AI and a veteran of the energy sector since 2010. He worked at the Department of Energy Loan Programs Office during the Obama administration, then moved through SunEdison, EVgo, and Natto (a video AI telematics company). Anuj has been a developer of utility-scale and distributed generation projects and understands the pain points of permitting and interconnection firsthand.Key Discussion Points:Spark AI uses large language models to aggregate zoning regulations, permitting requirements, local sentiment, and news articles for every jurisdiction in AmericaThree core use cases: early-stage greenfield site selection, monitoring projects in development for regulatory changes, and rapid acquisition due diligenceStandard Solar (Brookfield-owned) reduced acquisition diligence from months to one week, cutting time by 75%Dynamic Energy accelerated site screening while improving community sentiment risk assessmentUGE used Spark to assess a massive portfolio acquisition, determining which parcels had viable zoning pathsThe platform is LLM-neutral, easily swapping between OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and other models to optimize for accuracy and speedUnlike off-the-shelf AI tools, Spark delivers consistency, accuracy, and citations developers need for trust-but-verify workflowsConnect with Anuj and Julia Julia Wu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wu-julia/Anuj Saigal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anujsaigal/Spark AI Website: https://www.sparkhq.ai/ Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe energy transition faces significant hurdles across Europe - especially in the Netherlands. Grid congestion, high grid fees, and investment uncertainty are creating a logjam that halts crucial infrastructure deployment like offshore wind and utility-scale batteries. This episode explores how leading integrated energy companies are strategically evolving to overcome these barriers. Learn how balancing assets like flexibility, energy storage, and electron sinks are essential for building resilient portfolios and unlocking positive business cases. In this episode, we look at how leading integrated energy companies such as Eneco are adapting to move past these challenges. We explore why flexible assets including energy storage, demand-side flexibility, and technologies that can absorb excess electricity - are becoming critical for building resilient energy systems and supporting viable business models.Ed speaks with Karen de Lathouder, Eneco's Chief Operating Officer, to dive into the biggest issues facing integrated energy companies as they navigate the next stage of the transition. Their conversation touches on market design, grid constraints, and how flexibility technologies are evolving across Europe.Key topics include:• How high grid fees and overloaded networks in the Netherlands are slowing demand growth and delaying major investments.• How the Netherlands is approaching this balanced system by combining renewables with storage, hydrogen, and VPP-based flexibility tools.• Why new large renewable projects need long-term power contracts (PPAs), and how colocation is helping developers secure reliable offtakers.• How flexible grid access contracts are paving the way for the next wave of battery storage projects.• The growing role of dynamic pricing and how it is changing customer behaviour.About our guestKaren is Chief Operating Officer at Eneco where she oversees asset-based value chains, covering everything from heat and renewable power to flexibility assets like batteries, hydrogen, and electric heating systems (e-boilers). She provides an expert view on what it takes to manage capital risk and activate crucial power demand in the North-West European energy sector. For more information on what Eneco do - head to their website. https://www.eneco.nl/en/about-us/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe energy transition faces significant hurdles across Europe - especially in the Netherlands. Grid congestion, high grid fees, and investment uncertainty are creating a logjam that halts crucial infrastructure deployment like offshore wind and utility-scale batteries. This episode explores how leading integrated energy companies are strategically evolving to overcome these barriers. Learn how balancing assets like flexibility, energy storage, and electron sinks are essential for building resilient portfolios and unlocking positive business cases. In this episode, we look at how leading integrated energy companies such as Eneco are adapting to move past these challenges. We explore why flexible assets including energy storage, demand-side flexibility, and technologies that can absorb excess electricity - are becoming critical for building resilient energy systems and supporting viable business models.Ed speaks with Karen de Lathouder, Eneco's Chief Operating Officer, to dive into the biggest issues facing integrated energy companies as they navigate the next stage of the transition. Their conversation touches on market design, grid constraints, and how flexibility technologies are evolving across Europe.Key topics include:• How high grid fees and overloaded networks in the Netherlands are slowing demand growth and delaying major investments.• How the Netherlands is approaching this balanced system by combining renewables with storage, hydrogen, and VPP-based flexibility tools.• Why new large renewable projects need long-term power contracts (PPAs), and how colocation is helping developers secure reliable offtakers.• How flexible grid access contracts are paving the way for the next wave of battery storage projects.• The growing role of dynamic pricing and how it is changing customer behaviour.About our guestKaren is Chief Operating Officer at Eneco where she oversees asset-based value chains, covering everything from heat and renewable power to flexibility assets like batteries, hydrogen, and electric heating systems (e-boilers). She provides an expert view on what it takes to manage capital risk and activate crucial power demand in the North-West European energy sector. For more information on what Eneco do - head to their website. https://www.eneco.nl/en/about-us/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Why is a deregulated state like Illinois suddenly embracing central planning? In this episode, I talk with Kady McFadden and John Delurey about the state's decision to empower its utility commission to directly procure clean energy. We discuss why capacity markets are too slow for the current environment and their strategy of aggressively framing renewables and storage not just as green, but as the only “fast and cheap” way to protect ratepayers from price spikes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

Energy expert Sebastián Kind helped Argentina go from virtually no renewable energy to generating nearly 40 percent of its electricity from wind and solar in just six years, despite economic crises and skepticism. How did the country's transition off fossil fuels happen so quickly? He shows why the key breakthrough didn't hinge on technology or resources — and explains how other countries can follow the same path. After the talk, Modupe reflects on Sebastián roadmap for promoting renewable energy laws amid a polarized government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, David Plotz, General Manager of Washington State's Lewis County PUD, discusses the PUD's development of a Clean Energy Implementation Plan, details the PUD's current generation mix and talks about how partnering with bitcoin mining companies as a form of data center load can enhance a utility's appeal.

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As you may have heard, solar energy is having a moment. Thanks to several technological breakthroughs, it's now the cheapest form of energy generation in most places on Earth. This past summer, for the first time ever, it became the EU's main source of electricity, and many other parts of the world — Pakistan, Nigeria and most famously, China — are likewise in the midst of a solar boom of astonishing speed and scale. In this episode, experts weigh in on the social, political and economic implications of this revolutionary energy shift — and the complicated way that Canada fits into it all.Featured in this episode:Sara Hastings-Simon is an associate professor in the department of Earth, Energy and Environment and an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy. Her work focuses on understanding how low-carbon energy transitions happen within different sectors of the economy, constrained by existing infrastructure and business models, and how policy response can improve outcomes. She also hosts, alongside David Keith and Ed Whittingham, the live webinar and podcast Energy vs Climate.Mike Andrade is the chairman and CEO of Morgan Solar, a Toronto company whose products improve the performance of solar projects and the energy efficiency of buildings. A former executive at IBM and a founding member of Celestica, he's also an investor and advisor to several other companies, a member of the Council of Canadian Innovators and a board member of the Next Generation Manufacturing Supercluster.Chris Caners is general manager at SolarShare, a renewable energy co-op in Ontario. He's also a consultant who advises organizations on climate, energy efficiency and sustainability.Thomas Timmins leads the Canadian energy sector practice at Gowling WLG in Toronto. He specializes in helping clients navigate opportunities in the global energy transition.Deb Chachra is a professor of engineering at Olin College and the author of How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape our World. Further reading:• Seizing the moment of opportunity• Free electricity. Like, at no cost. For everyone. Now.• Pakistan's solar boom• There's a race to power the future. China is pulling away• What if Canada invested in solar energy?• The solar rushSubscribe to Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World here. And below, find a transcript to “Power to the People.”  Solve for X is brought to you by MaRS, North America's largest urban innovation hub and a registered charity. MaRS supports startups and accelerates the adoption of high-impact solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. For more information, visit marsdd.com.

Send me a messageWhat if the real disruption in solar isn't the technology — but the business model behind it?This week I'm joined by Scott Therien, Director of Strategic Partnerships at REC Solar, to unpack one of the most important, and least discussed, shifts in the energy transition: the move from one-off construction projects to long-term, risk-bearing power-purchase agreements. It's a change that's quietly reshaping who owns energy infrastructure, who carries the financial risk, and how quickly commercial sectors can decarbonise.In this episode, you'll hear why the old “buy a solar system and hope it performs” mindset is being replaced by something far more aligned - developers putting up the capital, carrying the downside, and only winning when the customer wins. We dig into how solar-plus-storage now beats diesel on cost and resilience in many markets, why procurement processes often sabotage their own climate goals, and what separates successful projects from expensive disappointments. You might be surprised to learn how much hinges not on panels or batteries, but on load profiles, tariff structures, and whether an organisation actually knows what it wants.We also explore the future: a post-ITC world, the rise of data centres as demand engines, and unexpected benefits like agrivoltaics, including sheep producing better wool under solar arrays. It's a vivid reminder that decarbonisation isn't just an engineering exercise; it's a systems shift.

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Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Dan is the former White House Director of Clean Energy and is Senior Fellow for Energy & Climate at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Ray Graf hosts.

America's solar industry is growing fast—but China still controls huge portions of the global supply chain. In this interview, Steve Yates sits down with Ben Delman of Solar United Neighbors to break down how U.S. solar manufacturing is changing, where our steel and panel components really come from, and how new policies could shift the balance of power.Delman explains the rise of American solar production, the role of China's subsidies, the struggle over rare earths and raw materials, and how state-level battles over net metering and community solar will shape the next decade. He also discusses how AI-driven data centers, steel manufacturing in the Rust Belt, and innovations like plug-in balcony solar could redefine American energy independence. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

The pieces are falling into place for Ioneer Ltd. (ASX: INR | NASDAQ: IONR). Several factors are strengthening the position of its Rhyolite Ridge Project in Nevada within the U.S. mineral sector, including full permitting, secured offtake agreements, and completed engineering work.Managing Director Bernard Rowe discusses the strategic importance of boron to the U.S., compares updated project economics with previous cost estimates, highlights a process optimization that cut leaching time in half, and shares further insights into the project's outlook. Watch the full interview to learn about the Rhyolite Ridge Project's progress and why it's emerging as a key U.S. asset.Discover:  https://www.ioneer.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/NkiuS0BqVPcAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia

The pieces are falling into place for Ioneer Ltd. (ASX: INR | NASDAQ: IONR). Several factors are strengthening the position of its Rhyolite Ridge Project in Nevada within the U.S. mineral sector, including full permitting, secured offtake agreements, and completed engineering work.Managing Director Bernard Rowe discusses the strategic importance of boron to the U.S., compares updated project economics with previous cost estimates, highlights a process optimization that cut leaching time in half, and shares further insights into the project's outlook. Watch the full interview to learn about the Rhyolite Ridge Project's progress and why it's emerging as a key U.S. asset.Discover:  https://www.ioneer.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/NkiuS0BqVPcAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia

This week on Everybody in the Pool, more power, right beneath our feet. Even as the United States has been attempting to stop or divest from renewable energy sources, there's one kind of baseload power that doesn't make anyone mad: geothermal.So this week we're talking not just geothermal, but next-generation geothermal.My guest is Cindy Taff, CEO of Sage Geosystems, a company developing flexible, modular geothermal systems that can provide both baseload renewable power and incredible long-duration energy storage—all using the existing skill sets and drilling expertise of the oil and gas industry.We get into:Why geothermal is finally ready for prime time—thanks to new drilling techniques, better geologic modeling, and the lessons of shaleSage's “heat harvesting” approach that works in far more places than conventional geothermalHow their Geopressured Geothermal System doubles as ultra-affordable long-duration energy storageWhy geothermal could be the clean firm power the grid desperately needsThe role the oil and gas workforce can play in building the energy transitionWhat it will take to finance and deploy geothermal at utility scaleLinks:Sage Geosystems: https://www.sagegeosystems.com/All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show:https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Climate Positive, Gil Jenkins speaks with Bill McKibben: author, educator, and one of the most acclaimed environmental voices of our time. His latest book, Here Comes the Sun, traces the rise of abundant, inexpensive solar power and argues that if we keep accelerating, we have a real chance not only to limit climate damage, but also to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. We dig into the data, the politics, and the people driving the global shift to solar, and Bill also opens up about the role of faith in his work and how he views the environmental movement's trajectory today.Links:Bill McKibben WebsitePurchase Bill's Book - Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for CivilizationBook Excerpt: 4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment – The New Yorker, July 9, 2025Substack: The Crucial Years - Bill's ongoing essays on climate, energy, and activismSun Day WebsiteThird Act WebsiteArticle: Sunday Was Also Sun Day - The New York Times, Sept. 20, 2025Episode recorded on October 20, 2025 About Bill:Bill McKibben is founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 for action on climate and justice. His 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change, and has appeared in 24 languages. He's gone on to write 20 books, and his work appears regularly in periodicals from the New Yorker to Rolling Stone. He serves as the Schumann Distinguished Scholar in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College, as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and he has won the Gandhi Peace Prize as well as honorary degrees from 20 colleges and universities. He was awarded the Right Livelihood Award, sometimes called the alternative Nobel, in the Swedish Parliament. Foreign Policy named him to its inaugural list of the world's 100 most important global thinkers. McKibben helped found 350.org, the first global grassroots climate campaign, which has organized protests on every continent, including Antarctica, for climate action. He played a leading role in launching the opposition to big oil pipeline projects like Keystone XL, and the fossil fuel divestment campaign, which has become the biggest anti-corporate campaign in history, with endowments worth more than $40 trillion stepping back from oil, gas and coal. He stepped down as board chair of 350 in 2015, and left the board and stepped down from his volunteer role as senior adviser in 2020, accepting emeritus status. He lives in the mountains above Lake Champlain with his wife, the writer Sue Halpern, where he spends as much time as possible outdoors. In 2014, biologists credited his career by naming a new species of woodland gnat—Megophthalmidia mckibbeni–in his honor.Book Blurb:From the acclaimed environmentalist, a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. Our climate, and our democracy, are melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history—if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance. Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels equal to a third of Pakistan's electric grid in a year to the world's sixth-largest economy—California—nearly halving its use of natural gas in the last two years, Bill McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy. And he shows how solar power is more than just a path out of the climate crisis: it is a chance to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. You can't hoard solar energy or hold it in reserves—it's available to all.There's no guarantee we can make this change in time, but there is a hope—in McKibben's eyes, our best hope for a new civilization: one that looks up to the sun, every day, as the star that fuels our world. Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com.

In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, host KJ interviews Rob Creighton, founder and CEO of Windlift, about pioneering in the drone industry by advancing unmanned flight abilities and energy efficiencies ready to empower defense and security operations in new ways. Windlift has created a drone platform that enables airborne surveillance and security systems that can fly higher, see further and stay aloft longer due super-smart, wind-friendly design. Rob shares his journey from genetics and environmental science to developing tethered drone technology for both military and civilian applications, aiming to create a world of energy abundance and security. Key Takeaways: How Windlift’s airborne wind friendly technology works and its advantages over traditional systems. — [10:55] The unexpected military applications of tethered drones for surveillance and security. — [20:30] The broader impact on agriculture, security, and global stability. — [36:22] Quote of the Show: (00:15:40) "We can actually take energy out of the wind, and use it to accelerate the vehicle."— Robert Creighton Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Robert Creighton: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-creighton-3572702/ Company Website: https://www.windlift.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clean energy policy advocates are frustrated with Governor Kathy Hochul, who recently indicated that she'll scale back clean energy initiatives. Hochul, who faces re-election next year, says that holding costs down is the primary goal. The implication is that clean energy is more expensive. Our guests make the case that the governor is wrong. Our guests: Suzanne Hunt, vice president of policy for Generate Upcycle Marguerite Wells, executive director of ACE NY ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The boom in artificial intelligence has become entangled with the clean energy industry over the past 18 months. Tech companies are willing to pay a lot for electricity — especially reliable zero-carbon electricity — and utilities and energy companies have been scrambling to keep up.But is that boom more like a bubble? And if so, what does that mean for the long-term viability of AI companies and data center developers, and for the long-term health of decarbonization? On this week's Shift Key, we're talking to Advait Arun, a senior associate for capital markets at the Center for Public Enterprise, about his new report on the market dynamics at play in the data center buildout. What kind of bets are these AI companies making? How likely are they to pay off? And if they don't, who stands to lose big? Shift Key is hosted by Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap, and Jesse Jenkins, a professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University.Mentioned:Advait's report: Bubble or Nothing: Data Center Project FinanceHyman MinskyPreviously on Shift Key: A Skeptic's Take on AI and Energy GrowthJesse's upshift; Rob's downshift.--This episode of Shift Key is sponsored by …Hydrostor is building the future of energy with Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage. Delivering clean, reliable power with 500-megawatt facilities sited on 100 acres, Hydrostor's energy storage projects are transforming the grid and creating thousands of American jobs. Learn more at hydrostor.ca.Uplight is a clean energy technology company that helps energy providers unlock grid capacity by activating energy customers and their connected devices to generate, shift, and save energy. The Uplight Demand Stack — which integrates energy efficiency, electrification, rates, and flexibility programs — improves grid resilience, reduces costs, and accelerates decarbonization for energy providers and their customers. Learn more at uplight.com/heatmap.Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Stephen Uwazota, Director of Sustainable Finance and Clean Energy, BMO sits down with Raj DasGupta, Chief Executive Officer at Electrovaya, a global supplier of lithium-ion batteries. Their wide-ranging conversation covered the advantage of lithium battery chemistries, enhanced battery safety, and opportunities in the industrial, AI and security sectors.

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded. 2025 will probably be even worse. Our planet is heating up. If present trends continue, a UN panel of scientists says it would be “disastrous for humankind.” Fossil fuels, including coal, are major contributors to global warming. So, what is the regime in Washington doing about it? It's promoting fossil fuels with its mantra-like chants “Clean, Beautiful Coal” and “Drill Baby, Drill.” However, energy from the sun and wind is cheaper, more reliable, and better for the climate. And it's growing faster than any energy source in history. Bill McKibben says, “Our liberation and our destruction are arriving at precisely the same time. Everything is going wrong, except this one big thing. Our species, at what feels like a dark moment, can take a giant leap into the light. Of the sun.”

When you want to reach out to someone — to ask them on a date, invite them to an event, or simply connect — what's the best way to do it? Text? Email? A phone call? Research shows one option is far more effective, and it's not what most people assume. Listen as I reveal what science says is the best way to reach out. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/should_you_call_or_text_science_weighs_in?utm Why do people slow down to gawk at car crashes, binge true crime podcasts, or line up for horror movies? Humans are naturally drawn to the morbid, and science suggests there may be real benefits to that curiosity. My guest Coltan Scrivner is a leading expert on morbid curiosity and frightening entertainment and he is here to explain why we are drawn to things that disgust us and why we can't look away when we see them. He's the author of Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away (https://amzn.to/46FKyQQ), and his insights will change how you see your own curiosity. We call solar, wind, and battery power “clean energy” — but behind the label lies a far dirtier truth. Mining the lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper needed to power the green revolution comes at a steep cost to the planet. Ernest Scheyder, senior correspondent for Reuters and author of The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives (https://amzn.to/42rZtNw), pulls back the curtain on the hidden side of alternative energy. Friendship is essential at every age, but science shows teenage friendships may carry benefits that last a lifetime. Teens who build strong connections not only grow up to be more socially connected adults but also enjoy an important — and surprising — boost to long-term health. Listen as I explain this fascinating link. https://www.medicaldaily.com/adult-will-your-health-remain-strong-look-back-your-teens-and-friends-you-had-answer-350664 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now! DELL: Your new Dell PC with Intel Core Ultra helps you handle a lot when your holiday to-dos get to be…a lot. Upgrade today by visiting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://Dell.com/Deals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ QUINCE: Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! ON POINT: We love the On Point podcast! Listen wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.wbur.org/radio/programs/onpoint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices