Podcasts about clean energy economy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 30:10

Hey Smarties! Make Me Smart is taking a little summer vacation this week. We'll be back in your feeds soon. But for now, enjoy a rerun of one of our favorite episodes of the year so far. To reach the Joe Biden administration's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the country's energy infrastructure needs a massive overhaul, and fast. But many communities are not on board with the idea of a massive wind or solar farm in their area. Some counties are banning renewable energy developments before the planning can even begin. “All those wind turbines and solar panels, and then all the transmission lines that you need to build … it has a big footprint. And that creates lots of land-use conflicts,” said Ted Nordhaus, founder of The Breakthrough Institute. On the show today, Nordhaus breaks down climate NIMBYism, the threat it poses to our green-energy economy and what it might take to keep the green transition moving forward. In the News Fix: Work as we know it is changing. Many U.S. companies are already using ChatGPT in one way or another, and the artificial intelligence chatbot is replacing jobs. Plus, workers in Asia and Europe are going back to the office at much higher rates than American workers. Then, we'll hear from listeners about how later school start times have improved their family's mornings, the debate about what to call mocktails, and why Americans keep eggs in the fridge. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Decarbonization and its Discontents” from The Breakthrough Institute “Will NIMBYs sink new clean energy projects? The evidence says no – if developers listen to local concerns” from The Conversation “The Environmentalists Undermining Environmentalism” from The Atlantic “America needs a new environmentalism” from The Economist “Should I Learn Coding as a Second Language?” from Wired “1 in 4 companies have already replaced workers with ChatGPT” from Resume Builder “As Americans Work From Home, Europeans and Asians Head Back to the Office” from The Wall Street Journal “What's happened to the lunch places in office neighborhoods?” from Marketplace “Why do we refrigerate eggs and other countries don't?” from the Egg Safety Center What have you been wrong about lately? We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question! Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.

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The clean energy economy has a NIMBY problem (rerun)

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 30:10

Hey Smarties! Make Me Smart is taking a little summer vacation this week. We'll be back in your feeds soon. But for now, enjoy a rerun of one of our favorite episodes of the year so far. To reach the Joe Biden administration's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the country's energy infrastructure needs a massive overhaul, and fast. But many communities are not on board with the idea of a massive wind or solar farm in their area. Some counties are banning renewable energy developments before the planning can even begin. “All those wind turbines and solar panels, and then all the transmission lines that you need to build … it has a big footprint. And that creates lots of land-use conflicts,” said Ted Nordhaus, founder of The Breakthrough Institute. On the show today, Nordhaus breaks down climate NIMBYism, the threat it poses to our green-energy economy and what it might take to keep the green transition moving forward. In the News Fix: Work as we know it is changing. Many U.S. companies are already using ChatGPT in one way or another, and the artificial intelligence chatbot is replacing jobs. Plus, workers in Asia and Europe are going back to the office at much higher rates than American workers. Then, we'll hear from listeners about how later school start times have improved their family's mornings, the debate about what to call mocktails, and why Americans keep eggs in the fridge. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Decarbonization and its Discontents” from The Breakthrough Institute “Will NIMBYs sink new clean energy projects? The evidence says no – if developers listen to local concerns” from The Conversation “The Environmentalists Undermining Environmentalism” from The Atlantic “America needs a new environmentalism” from The Economist “Should I Learn Coding as a Second Language?” from Wired “1 in 4 companies have already replaced workers with ChatGPT” from Resume Builder “As Americans Work From Home, Europeans and Asians Head Back to the Office” from The Wall Street Journal “What's happened to the lunch places in office neighborhoods?” from Marketplace “Why do we refrigerate eggs and other countries don't?” from the Egg Safety Center What have you been wrong about lately? We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question! Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.

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Biden economic adviser on building a clean energy economy

Berkeley Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 80:02

Heather Boushey, a member of President Biden's Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) and chief economist to the Investing in America Cabinet, discusses Biden's plan to build a clean energy economy in the U.S. "The president has made clear, I feel like gazillions of times at this point, that his goal is to build an economy from the bottom up and middle out," began Boushey at the March 22 event at UC Berkeley. "He wants an economy where growth is strong, sustainable. Where gains are broadly shared. Where the economy is stable, not just strong. Where our industries are globally competitive. Where we have a strong and vibrant middle class. Where we run our economy on clean energy and we bring down carbon emissions. And where we move beyond longstanding inequities."And so, we at the CEA, we help the president as he is thinking about the economics behind how we're going to do this. And so, today's conversation, what I want to spend the next little bit of time talking to you about, is about the president's economic blueprint to reach his goals — what motivated it, what it is, why we believe that the evidence shows us that it'll be effective and what successes that we're already seeing."This talk was co-sponsored by the Berkeley Society and Economy Initiative, the Network for a New Political Economy, the Stone Center on Wealth and Income Inequality, and Social Science Matrix.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu).Executive Office of the President of the United States photo via Wikimedia Commons.Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kenya's Clean Energy Economy

My Climate Journey

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 45:25

Dr. Jay Taneja is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and the director of the STIMA Lab (Systems Towards Infrastructure Measurement and Analytics) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Taneja is a world-class expert on the clean energy economy of Kenya, which is our topic for today's discussion.Kenya's story is fascinating from a clean energy and climate change perspective. The country has made remarkable progress in expanding electricity access, with renewable sources providing the majority of its electricity supply. In 1990, only one million Kenyans had access to electricity. However, in the past few decades, Kenya has made impressive strides, doubling access to electricity from 30% of households in 2013 to approximately 75% in 2022.Despite being the least responsible from a cumulative emissions perspective, the African continent is likely to be the most impacted by climate change. Currently, the Horn of Africa, where Kenya is located, is experiencing a multi-year drought. Tune in to learn more about Kenya's clean energy economy, its impressive transition, and some hurdles ahead. Enjoy the show!In this episode, we cover: [2:46] Jay's background and expertise[7:35] His work at the STIMA Lab at UMass[12:39] An overview of life and electricity usage in urban vs rural communities throughout Kenya[20:46] Challenges with solar home systems and accessibility[23:57] Kenya's new president and his sentiments toward clean energy[27:20] The realized impacts of climate change throughout the country[30:38] Geothermal expansion in Kenya[35:12] The balance of nationalized priority and commercial capital in driving the region's clean energy transition[38:24] Kenya's blueprint and lessons for other countries[40:07] How Kenya could leverage COP27's Loss and Damage Fund for vulnerable countriesGet connected: Cody SimmsJay TanejaMCJ Podcast / Collective*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on March 31, 2023.

Rallying Young People to Fight for a Clean Energy Economy with Sunrise Movement's Varshini Prakash

The Great Battlefield

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 44:41

Varshini Prakash joins The Great Battlefield to discuss her work as co-founder of the Sunrise Movement - an organization of young people focused on preventing climate change and holding elected officials accountable for accepting contributions from the oil, gas, and coal industries.

The Modern American Industrial Strategy: Building a Clean Energy Economy from the Bottom Up and Middle Out

Matrix Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 79:39

Recorded on March 22, 2023, this talk — "The Modern American Industrial Strategy: Building a Clean Energy Economy from the Bottom Up and Middle Out" — features Heather Boushey, a member of President Biden's Council of Economic Advisers and Chief Economist to the Invest in America Cabinet. Boushey is co-founder of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, where she was President and CEO from 2013-2020. She previously served as chief economist for Secretary Clinton's 2016 transition team and as an economist for the Center for American Progress, the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress, the Center for Economic and Policy Research, and the Economic Policy Institute. This talk was co-sponsored by the Berkeley Society and Economy Initiative (BESI), the Network for a New Political Economy (N2PE), the Stone Center on Wealth and Income Inequality, and Social Science Matrix. Abstract The Biden-Harris Administration began at a time of intersecting crises, including the pandemic, rising inequality, stagnating economic growth, and the large and growing costs of climate change. The President, in partnership with Congress and state and local governments, took rapid action with policies that have spurred the strongest and most equitable economic and labor market recovery in modern history — including legislation to enhance the resilience of our supply chains, rebuild our physical infrastructure, and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy. These historic measures, together forming the core of the Modern American Industrial Strategy, were designed with an understanding that strategic public investments are essential to achieving the full potential of our nation's economy — one built from the bottom up and middle out, where the gains of economic growth are shared.

Clean Energy Solutions on the Rise [Climate Correction Panel]

Climate Correction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 37:08

Historically, Florida has been slow to transition to clean energy, seemingly captive to the clout of utilities and the fossil fuel industry. But with solar costs dropping and federal dollars on the way, hear the latest about where the Sunshine State is on capturing cost-effective energy efficiency, solar, battery storage, and how we stack up on electrifying transportation. Speakers Susan Glickman Policy & Program Consultant, Florida Clinicians For Climate Action Named to Florida Trend's Inaugural 500 Business Most Influential Business Leaders, Susan is with the Florida Clinicians for Climate Action - educating medical professionals on the health harms of climate change. She is a consultant to ReThink Energy Florida on The Upper Limit Project and Alianza for Progress on strategies to curb waste – a driver of climate change. She served as Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE's) Florida Director from 2013 to 2021. A native of Florida, Susan has worked over two decades with many national organizations such as Natural Resources Defense Council, The Climate Group, Ceres, Our Children's Trust, Center for Climate Integrity, Advanced Energy Economy, Union of Concerned Scientists and Environmental Defense Fund. Susan also developed and directed The Florida Business Network for a Clean Energy Economy, a coalition of business leaders working together to advance the clean energy economy. Susan was Founding Chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. She was a Volunteer Florida Commissioner – having served under both Governors Charlie Crist and Rick Scott. Susan is on the Board of the Solar & Energy Loan Fund (SELF), a community development finance institution that provides affordable financing for weatherization and solar improvements. Susan is on the Steering Committee of the East Central Florida Regional Resilience Collaborative and co-chairs the Heat & Health Task Force. Steve Rutherford Founder and President, Tampa Bay Solar He's been a liberator of people, be it in the sands of Iraq or the rooftops of Tampa. And for the last few years, it's clear, he's still at it, freeing people from things that are larger than themselves. The only difference now is he is directly helping Americans, “here” at home. It's been a long road to “here”, Tampa, but somehow the mission remained the same – helping people and freeing them. Steve also makes it very clear that he is willing to help his fellow military brothers and sisters by hiring veterans whenever possible. He knows what it's like to come home. He's served with honor, for over twenty-two years with the Navy SEALs. Integrity and honor are deeply woven into the wiring of Steve, and that flows into everything that he does. Character like this is hard to find, and you can be assured he takes every opportunity to serve you with the diligence and integrity he's lived with for most of his life. Steve leverages his extensive knowledge and background when working with Solar Systems. And his lifelong passion for all things electrical shines with each new client and each new project. Steve brings so much experience to the Solar Industry, and to new customers as well. It's easy to see why Tampa Bay Solar's future is very bright, now if we can just figure out a way to harness that! Seriously though, you can find Steve on rooftops helping the installation crew and inspecting each job to guarantee your new solar energy system is installed to his high standards. Ann Vanek-Dasovich Chief Business Development Officer, Solar And Energy Loan Fund (SELF)

The clean energy economy has a NIMBY problem

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 28:29

To reach the Joe Biden administration's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the country’s energy infrastructure needs a massive overhaul, and fast. But many communities are not on board with the idea of a massive wind or solar farm in their area. Some counties are banning renewable energy developments before the planning can even begin. “All those wind turbines and solar panels, and then all the transmission lines that you need to build … it has a big footprint. And that creates lots of land use conflicts,” said Ted Nordhaus, founder of The Breakthrough Institute. On the show today, Nordhaus breaks down climate NIMBYism, the threat it poses to our green-energy economy and what it might take to keep the green transition moving forward. In the News Fix: Work as we know it is changing. Many U.S. companies are already using ChatGPT in one way or another, and the artificial intelligence chatbot is replacing jobs. Plus, workers in Asia and Europe are going back to the office at much higher rates than American workers. Then, we’ll hear from listeners about how later school start times have improved their family’s mornings, the debate about what to call mocktails, and why Americans keep eggs in the fridge. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Decarbonization and its Discontents” from The Breakthrough Institute “Will NIMBYs sink new clean energy projects? The evidence says no – if developers listen to local concerns” from The Conversation “The Environmentalists Undermining Environmentalism” from The Atlantic “America needs a new environmentalism” from The Economist “Should I Learn Coding as a Second Language?” from Wired “1 in 4 companies have already replaced workers with ChatGPT” from Resume Builder “As Americans Work From Home, Europeans and Asians Head Back to the Office” from The Wall Street Journal “What’s happened to the lunch places in office neighborhoods?” from Marketplace “Why do we refrigerate eggs and other countries don’t? from the Egg Safety Center What have you been wrong about lately? We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question! Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.

The clean energy economy has a NIMBY problem

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 28:29

To reach the Joe Biden administration's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, the country’s energy infrastructure needs a massive overhaul, and fast. But many communities are not on board with the idea of a massive wind or solar farm in their area. Some counties are banning renewable energy developments before the planning can even begin. “All those wind turbines and solar panels, and then all the transmission lines that you need to build … it has a big footprint. And that creates lots of land use conflicts,” said Ted Nordhaus, founder of The Breakthrough Institute. On the show today, Nordhaus breaks down climate NIMBYism, the threat it poses to our green-energy economy and what it might take to keep the green transition moving forward. In the News Fix: Work as we know it is changing. Many U.S. companies are already using ChatGPT in one way or another, and the artificial intelligence chatbot is replacing jobs. Plus, workers in Asia and Europe are going back to the office at much higher rates than American workers. Then, we’ll hear from listeners about how later school start times have improved their family’s mornings, the debate about what to call mocktails, and why Americans keep eggs in the fridge. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Decarbonization and its Discontents” from The Breakthrough Institute “Will NIMBYs sink new clean energy projects? The evidence says no – if developers listen to local concerns” from The Conversation “The Environmentalists Undermining Environmentalism” from The Atlantic “America needs a new environmentalism” from The Economist “Should I Learn Coding as a Second Language?” from Wired “1 in 4 companies have already replaced workers with ChatGPT” from Resume Builder “As Americans Work From Home, Europeans and Asians Head Back to the Office” from The Wall Street Journal “What’s happened to the lunch places in office neighborhoods?” from Marketplace “Why do we refrigerate eggs and other countries don’t? from the Egg Safety Center What have you been wrong about lately? We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question! Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.

Red Lake Nation and the Solar Bear

City Climate Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 39:36

Solar energy's direct benefits are well known. But Bob Blake, CEO of solar installation company Solar Bear, and Executive Director of Native Sun Community Power Development, has a much more expansive vision for the Red Lake Nation and other tribal nations. In our interview with Bob, we learn how he's using solar to reduce energy burden, do workforce development, and address poverty on tribal lands, in addition to contributing to a more resilient energy system.Resources:Solar Bear websiteNative Sun Community Power Development websiteRed Lake Solar Project: Aspiring to energy sovereignty (video and article from Clean Energy Economy, MN)MN House of Representatives - HF 1647 bill (mentioned during interview)

Wisconsin program aim to boost diversity in clean energy economy

Climate Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 1:31

Participants in a recent pilot project learned about ways to build their businesses. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

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Climate News: 'Party time' for fossil fuel companies, this is not what climate experts had been hoping for

Robert McLean's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 8:52

Guardian environment reporter, Fiona Harvey (pictured), tells readers: "Cop27: crucial climate talks more fragile than ever after year of turmoil". World Banks costs Pakistan floods: "Pakistan: Flood Damages and Economic Losses Over USD 30 billion and Reconstruction Needs Over USD 16 billion - New Assessment". Waging Nonviolence tells readers: "There's no place for burnout in a burning world". Two stories from Inside Climate News: "One Candidate for Wisconsin's Senate Race Wants to Put the State ‘In the Driver's Seat' of the Clean Energy Economy. The Other Calls Climate Science ‘Lunacy'"; "Study Shows Protected Forests Are Cooler". On AP we read: "Climate activists get a month in prison for Vermeer protest". From The New York Times: "Nations Must Increase Funding to Cope With Climate Shocks, U.N. Warns". And from Reuters: "Climate activists block private jets at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-mclean/message

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EMP S2E17: Sunnova's CEO John Berger discusses his company's microgrid business strategy and the need to level the playing field with monopolies to smooth the transition to a clean-energy economy

The Energy Markets Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 49:33 Transcription Available

Sunnova CEO and founder John Berger details his company's microgrid business strategy and calls for policy makers to level the playing field between competitive providers and monopoly utilities, both in front of and behind the meter. Monopoly regulation is a "socialistic and communistic business model," he says, noting that "the current system is broken financially and doesn't serve consumers."Berger says Sunnova's extensive solar-plus-storage installations in Puerto Rico faired well despite the destruction of Hurricane Fiona, and allowed the company's customers to enjoy electricity and live life normally despite the island's widespread power outages. "A lot of the fears that people have about solar panels flying off and everything else are just completely, completely unfounded," he says.The 10-year extension of the investment tax credit for solar energy in the Inflation Reduction Act will provide investment certainty and lower capital costs for developers, Berger says. "Regardless of what the Federal Reserve does and interest rates do, that means that our cost of capital as an industry is going to go down. And the reason for that is investors love certainty." However, Sunnova's CEO is critical of the Biden administration's policy emphasis on large transmission projects in the multibillion-dollar infrastructure bill, rather than promoting distributed generation and other customer-based solutions. "Individual choice is always better for society, and always leads to a faster outcome and a more efficient outcome. Cheaper, basically. And so coming in again, on a Soviet-style method and saying, well, I'm going to spend all this money, trillions of dollars, and put power lines everywhere and condemn property and all that other stuff. No, it's not the right approach at all."Support the show

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White House Touts Clean Energy Economy, But Oil and Gas Experts Skeptical

KTRH News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 0:42

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Growing pains toward a clean energy economy?

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 14:07

Ford announced it’s slashing 3,000 white-collar jobs as part of its transition to electric vehicles. We’ll discuss what the layoffs reveal about our changing economy. Plus, could a free tax filing system finally be in the works at the IRS? Then, want to hear what outer space sounds like? Listen till the end to find out. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Ford Will Cut 3,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs in the Transition to Electric Vehicles” from The New York Times “Inflation Reduction Act Will Require the IRS to Study Free Tax Filing Options” from ProPublica “The IRS could be on the verge of changing the way Americans file their taxes” from The Hill “New space telescope shows Jupiter’s auroras, tiny moons” from The Associated Press “NASA shares sound of black hole and it sounds exactly as creepy as you thought it would” from Mashable We want to hear from you. Write us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART.

Growing pains toward a clean energy economy?

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 14:07

Ford announced it’s slashing 3,000 white-collar jobs as part of its transition to electric vehicles. We’ll discuss what the layoffs reveal about our changing economy. Plus, could a free tax filing system finally be in the works at the IRS? Then, want to hear what outer space sounds like? Listen till the end to find out. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Ford Will Cut 3,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs in the Transition to Electric Vehicles” from The New York Times “Inflation Reduction Act Will Require the IRS to Study Free Tax Filing Options” from ProPublica “The IRS could be on the verge of changing the way Americans file their taxes” from The Hill “New space telescope shows Jupiter’s auroras, tiny moons” from The Associated Press “NASA shares sound of black hole and it sounds exactly as creepy as you thought it would” from Mashable We want to hear from you. Write us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART.

Growing the Clean Energy Economy

City Life Org

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 7:06

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S2E5: Edison Electric Institute's Phil Moeller discusses natural gas and electric industry coordination as an overlooked yet important aspect of the transition to a clean-energy economy.

The Energy Markets Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 69:58 Transcription Available

Phil Moeller, , Executive Vice President, Business, Operations Group and Regulatory Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute, discusses net energy metering, infrastructure development and FERC's docket on updating its transmission policy, including ROFR, whether utilities should be the sole source of electricity for EV charging in monopoly-regulated states, the threat of cyber attacks on the electric system, particularly in the wake of Putin's war of aggression in Ukraine, and competitive regional wholesale power market development.He also addresses the role that plentiful, cheap natural gas has played in keeping electricity prices stable for the last decade, and the lack of policy emphasis on the need for better coordination between the natural gas and electric sectors as part of our transition to a clean-energy economy, a problem Winter Storm Uri demonstrated tragically last year. The need for natural gas resources will only become more acute as we introduce more and more intermittent renewable resources onto the grid, he says.Support the show

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COP26, the Clean Energy Economy, and Hydrogen

Hydrogen Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 30:41

In this episode of Hydrogen Rising, co-hosts David Wochner from K&L Gates and Sandra Safro from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) speak with Eric Holdsworth, Managing Director for Clean Energy and Environmental Policy at EEI about his experience at the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Eric shares his perspectives on what the outcomes of “the most important COP since Paris” mean for the hydrogen economy and what we may see as parties look to take action on their commitments. The discussion also includes steps that the power sector already is taking towards a clean energy future and what may be on the horizon.

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Batteries are “the glue of the clean-energy economy”

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 34:11

We’ve gone from lead-acid batteries in our cars to the lithium-ion batteries that power our phones and devices in a relatively short amount of time. The next generation of batteries will need to be big enough to power homes, cities and our electrical grid because experts believe that’ll be key to our transition away from fossil fuels. “Batteries have really been called the glue of the clean-energy economy because … the wind doesn’t always blow, the sun doesn’t always shine … and so we need to have not only enough storage for the few minutes or the few hours between uses, but we need to be able to provide that super-high-reliability storage for hours, days, weeks and seasons,” said Dan Kammen, an energy professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and adviser for innovative energy solutions at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Our current go-to battery technology is lithium ion. But there are so many other technologies coming online that will become the core of our clean energy economy. On today’s show: one of the most hopeful climate-related deep dives we’ve had in a while. We’ll talk with Kammen about some of the latest battery technology and what it’s going to take to make it cheaper, greener and accessible to all. Side note: Molly Wood is doing a whole podcast on lithium batteries called “How We Survive.” Don’t forget to subscribe! In the news fix, we get hard numbers on how climate change is affecting people all over the world and explain the latest fight over vaccine mandates in Texas. Plus, a listener gives us a firsthand account of the oil spill off the coast of Southern California, and an answer to the Make Me Smart question that will get you thinking about your toothbrush. When you're done listening, tell your Echo device to “make me smart” for our daily explainers. This week we'll explain the global supply chain mess, a new form of advertising in the NBA, and the cult success of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Also, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! You can find the latest issue here. Here’s everything we talked about today: “World's largest energy storage system completes Phase II in Moss Landing” from The Monterey Herald “The Battery Boom Will Draw $620 In Investment by 2040” from Bloomberg “Renewable energy: getting to 100% requires cheap energy storage. But how cheap?” from Vox “At least 85 percent of the world's population has been affected by human-induced climate change, new study shows” from The Washington Post “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans any COVID-19 vaccine mandates — including for private employers” from The Texas Tribune Read the transcript here.

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Shipping Forum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 16:50

Batteries are “the glue of the clean-energy economy”

Energetic Talk with Colby Abazs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 34:11

We’ve gone from lead-acid batteries in our cars to the lithium-ion batteries that power our phones and devices in a relatively short amount of time. The next generation of batteries will need to be big enough to power homes, cities and our electrical grid because experts believe that’ll be key to our transition away from fossil fuels. “Batteries have really been called the glue of the clean-energy economy because … the wind doesn’t always blow, the sun doesn’t always shine … and so we need to have not only enough storage for the few minutes or the few hours between uses, but we need to be able to provide that super-high-reliability storage for hours, days, weeks and seasons,” said Dan Kammen, an energy professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and adviser for innovative energy solutions at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Our current go-to battery technology is lithium ion. But there are so many other technologies coming online that will become the core of our clean energy economy. On today’s show: one of the most hopeful climate-related deep dives we’ve had in a while. We’ll talk with Kammen about some of the latest battery technology and what it’s going to take to make it cheaper, greener and accessible to all. Side note: Molly Wood is doing a whole podcast on lithium batteries called “How We Survive.” Don’t forget to subscribe! In the news fix, we get hard numbers on how climate change is affecting people all over the world and explain the latest fight over vaccine mandates in Texas. Plus, a listener gives us a firsthand account of the oil spill off the coast of Southern California, and an answer to the Make Me Smart question that will get you thinking about your toothbrush. When you're done listening, tell your Echo device to “make me smart” for our daily explainers. This week we'll explain the global supply chain mess, a new form of advertising in the NBA, and the cult success of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Also, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! You can find the latest issue here. Here’s everything we talked about today: “World's largest energy storage system completes Phase II in Moss Landing” from The Monterey Herald “The Battery Boom Will Draw $620 In Investment by 2040” from Bloomberg “Renewable energy: getting to 100% requires cheap energy storage. But how cheap?” from Vox “At least 85 percent of the world's population has been affected by human-induced climate change, new study shows” from The Washington Post “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans any COVID-19 vaccine mandates — including for private employers” from The Texas Tribune

Clean Energy Economy MN Bringing Businesses Voice to Clean Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 29:30

About the show: Welcome to Energetic Talk with Colby Abazs brought to you weekly by a partnership of Clean Energy Resource Teams and Two Harbors Community Radio. I am excited to bring you conversations about clean energy and get questions answered from guests near and far. You can listen on KTWH-LP 99.5 FM in Two Harbors, MN, stream online at ktwh.org, or search for "Energetic Talk" wherever you listen to podcasts. This week: Today I am talking with Virginia Mooty Rutter about Clean Energy Economy MN --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/energetic-talk/message

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Labor and fossil fuel communities in a clean energy economy; a little clover makes a big comeback

The Allegheny Front

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 28:58

What some labor unions want in a clean energy economy. We'll also talk to the engineer the president has tasked with making sure fossil fuel communities aren't left behind. Pa. is a step closer to putting a price on carbon. Plus, a little clover makes a big move off the Endangered Species list. News about fracking waste and the Clean Water Act.

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The Roadmap: A Clean Energy Economy Requires A Just Transition from Coal

Off The Charts Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 35:42

Meeting the Biden administration's goal of transitioning to a carbon-free power sector will mean accelerating a shift away from coal that is already on its way. In our fourth episode in the series, Rob talks with Mark Templeton, the director of the University of Chicago Law School's Abrams Environmental Clinic, about the many levers that could be used to accelerate the transition from coal and ensure coal communities aren't left behind during this transition.

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Workforce of the Future: How can Minnesota ensure broad access to jobs in the clean energy economy?

Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 61:04

Tune in to Part 2 of Fresh Energy's "Intersection of Energy and Community" webinar series!The transition to an equitable, carbon-neutral economy will bring big changes to our communities. State and federal policies, utility programs, and the overall evolution from a world powered by oil and gas to a clean electricity-powered future, play out in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and homes. But it's not just communities adapting to change. Cities, counties, and local institutions are often leading through model projects and Climate Action Plans to shape a new reality.In summer 2021, Fresh Energy hosted a webinar series to raise the question: How can we dramatically reduce carbon emissions in a way that improves our communities and benefits everyone?This conversation is sponsored by Great River Energy.Panelists:Nina Axelson, Founder, Grid CatalystNina Axelson is leading the development of a clean energy accelerator, focused on demonstrating and scaling solutions for northern climates. The program will work with regional partners to connect entrepreneurs to project demonstrations, mentorship, and investments to help them grow their business. Grid Catalyst is under development, with a launch anticipated by the end of 2021. Previously, Axelson was the Vice President of Sustainability and Outreach for Ever-Green Energy, and has nearly 20 years of experience in the energy and environmental sectors. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies from the University of Minnesota.Robert Blake, Founder & CEO of Solar BearRobert Blake is the owner of Solar Bear a solar installation company located in Minneapolis, MN, the Ojibwe pronunciation is Gizis-o-makwa. Robert is the Executive Director of Native Sun Community Power Development a Non- Profit located also in Minneapolis, MN. Robert is a graduate student at the University of Minnesotan Carlson Executive Master of Business Administration (CEMBA) program. Robert is a tribal citizen of the Red Lake Nation. His passion is spreading the word of renewable energy through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.Jamez Staples, President & CEO of Renewable Energy PartnersJamez Staples founded Renewable Energy Partners after seeing how solar energy was being built in other parts of the country and after Minnesota passed its Solar Jobs Act in 2013. He has lived in North Minneapolis most of his life and graduated from North High School where REP has installed a 365-kilowatt community solar garden. He has seen and experienced injustices in economic opportunity and environmental health in Minnesota but was also inspired by former Obama Administration Green Jobs Czar Van Jones' idea of addressing climate change and poverty at the same time.Ben Passer, Lead Director, Energy Access and Equity at Fresh EnergyBen Passer directs Fresh Energy's work to advance equitable outcomes across Minnesota's energy system. A member of the Minnesota Bar, Ben leads Fresh Energy in securing regulatory results at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, policy change at the State Capitol, and collaborative efforts with diverse partners and allies to move Minnesota toward a just, carbon-neutral economy by mid-century. Ben represents Fresh Energy in key regional and national forums and serves as a recognized thought leader and public speaker on the intersection of energy and equity. Ben currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy.

140. Dana Bourland with Clayton Aldern: A Call to Action on the Housing and Climate Crisis

Town Hall Seattle Science Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 57:43

American cities are currently faced with a two-pronged challenge: dealing with our climate crisis, and managing the lack of housing that is affordable and healthy. Our housing is not only unhealthy for the planet, green affordable housing expert Dana Bourland believes, but is also putting the physical and financial health of residents at risk, with full time minimum wage workers unable to afford a two-bedroom apartment in any US county. She argued that we need to move away from a so-called gray housing model to a green model, and she joined us to introduce a primer on what that would look like. In conversation with Grist's Clayton Aldern, Bourland endeavored to demonstrate that we do not have to choose between protecting our planet and providing affordable housing to all. Supported by her book Gray to Green Communities: A Call to Action on the Housing and Climate Crisis, she drew from her experience leading the Green Communities Program with a national development organization. With examples from green living communities across the country, she layed out the problems that green housing solves, the challenges in the approach, and recommendations for the future of green affordable housing. Don't miss this exhilarating discussion that will empower and inspire anyone interested in the future of housing and our planet. Dana Bourland (she/her/hers) works at the intersection of issues related to health, poverty and the environment. She led the creation of the Environment Program at The JPB Foundation. Formerly, Bourland was Vice President of Green Initiatives for Enterprise Community Partners, where she oversaw all aspects of Enterprise's award-winning Green Communities program including the creation of the Green Communities Criteria and Enterprise's Multifamily Retrofit Program. She is featured in and has contributed to numerous publications including the book Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy; Greening Our Built World: Costs, Benefits, and Strategies; Women in Green; Growing Greener Cities; Becoming an Urban Planner, and is included as faculty in Fast Company's 30-second MBA program. Clayton Aldern is a data reporter at Grist. A Rhodes scholar and Reynolds Journalism Institute fellow, his writing and data visualization have appeared in The Atlantic, The Economist, The Guardian, Vox, and many other publications. Previously, he led the data analysis and program evaluation team for homelessness programs at Pierce County, Washington. Aldern is also a research affiliate of the University of Washington's Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, and with Gregg Colburn, he is the author of the forthcoming book Homelessness is a Housing Problem. Buy the Book: https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781642831283 Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Grist.

#75: Dr. David Kreutzer on green jobs past and present (4/28/21)

Plugged In

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 24:24

Dr. David Kreutzer's testimony in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs followed by a discussion of green jobs past and present. Links: 21st Century Communities: Capitalizing on Opportunities in the Clean Energy Economy: https://www.banking.senate.gov/hearings/21st-century-communities_capitalizing-on-opportunities-in-the-clean-energy-economy If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try ‘Green Jobs’ Again: https://spectator.org/biden-green-jobs-infrastructure/

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Business Opportunities in the $7+ TRILLION Dollar Clean Energy Economy with Ron Kamen

Entrepreneurs on Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 25:22

Ron Kamen is the CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and the host of The AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron empowers you to “Go Clean & Save Green” with clean energy transitions that reduce carbon footprints and save money. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Our entire civilization depends on energy and depends on us making the transition. If you ever experienced any extreme weather event, take that to heart because there will be more of them and they’ll become more frequent. 2. All the consumption of greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels are now saturating our environment to the point that we humans are considered the fifth force of nature. We are literally changing the world intensifying weather events due to burning fossil fuels. 3. We can create a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable, more just, and prosperous society with renewable energy. Visit Ron's website - AwesomeEarthkind.com Sponsors: Qwantify: Rock a business that GUARANTEES success and revenue! Apply to become a Qwantify Partner today at Qwantify.com. Thinkific: Online training is skyrocketing across every industry, and thousands of entrepreneurs – just like us – are using Thinkific to create, market, and sell online courses. Launch your own online course and share your knowledge with the world today! Get started at Thinkific.com/eof.

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Business Opportunities in the $7+ TRILLION Dollar Clean Energy Economy with Ron Kamen

Alexa Entrepreneurs On Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 25:22

Ron Kamen is the CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and the host of The AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron empowers you to “Go Clean & Save Green” with clean energy transitions that reduce carbon footprints and save money. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Our entire civilization depends on energy and depends on us making the transition. If you ever experienced any extreme weather event, take that to heart because there will be more of them and they'll become more frequent. 2. All the consumption of greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels are now saturating our environment to the point that we humans are considered the fifth force of nature. We are literally changing the world intensifying weather events due to burning fossil fuels. 3. We can create a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable, more just, and prosperous society with renewable energy. Visit Ron's website - AwesomeEarthkind.com Sponsors: Qwantify: Rock a business that GUARANTEES success and revenue! Apply to become a Qwantify Partner today at Qwantify.com. Thinkific: Online training is skyrocketing across every industry, and thousands of entrepreneurs – just like us – are using Thinkific to create, market, and sell online courses. Launch your own online course and share your knowledge with the world today! Get started at Thinkific.com/eof.

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Ep156: Building a Clean Energy Economy

Currents

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 35:53

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E142 | Dr. Anthony Kinslow: Working to accelerate the U.S. transition to a clean energy economy

Stanford Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 27:42

Building bridges across the clean energy divide to break barriers and disparities in the energy sector.

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A Biden gust for offshore wind

POLITICO Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 8:04

The Biden administration unveiled a new initiative on Monday to boost the U.S. offshore wind power, aiming to leverage the industry as part of President Joe Biden's effort to create new union jobs under a transition to a clean energy economy. Kelsey Tamborrino is an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy. Eric Wolff covers energy policy and politics. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO podcast producer. Carlos Prieto is a POLITICO podcast producer. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO’s audio department.

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Creating a Clean Energy Economy that Benefits All - with Danny Kennedy, New Energy Nexus

AWESome EarthKind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 38:08

Quantum Quote: “A quadrupling of clean energy activity is what we need - and where we're headed.” - Danny Kennedy Clean energy is the answer to our environmental crises and is the key to unlocking a healthy and clean future. But, it is somewhat still inaccessible to different countries across the world. How can clean energy bring about a prosperous economy despite the drawbacks of the pandemic? How can clean energy give us the potential as individuals, as a country, and as a civilization? Listen to today's episode and get to know how we can do it all! Danny sees a bright future with clean energy ditching fossil fuels and benefiting everyone in our homes, jobs and communities. Hear about the incredible economic potential in doing the most important work in world history. Danny Kennedy is the CEO of New Energy Nexus, a non-profit which connects entrepreneurs everywhere with capital to build an abundant clean energy economy that benefits all. Kennedy also co-founded Sungevity in 2007, the fifth-largest distributed solar installer in the United States. He has also served as the managing director of the California Clean Energy Fund (an early-investor in Tesla), which includes overseeing the $25 million Cal Seed Fund. His journey into clean energy started back in the 20th century. He started his solar company in 2007 and has been involved with a number of additional startups, including the solar financing company Mosaic. He sees clean energy as the answer to the extreme climate crisis, and a huge opportunity in uplifting potential for communities everywhere, with job creation, wealth creation, and leadership opportunities for everyone. SuperNova #1. “Be aware that the world is changing much more rapidly than we realize in terms of the commanding heights of the economy.” - Danny Kennedy SuperNova #2. “For the entrepreneur, pick your path in this amazing clean energy opportunity and find a niche, because that niche is going to become very big. Every day, get up and execute against that opportunity. Do the work. The balls in your court. Stay focused, my friend, and you'll do fine.” - Danny Kennedy SuperNova#3. “You just always have to stay focused on your goals and your business and doing the next thing and the next thing. It's many days of work that make a great week and month, and it's many weeks and months of great and hard work that make for a successful year in a business - and a career and professional life.” - Danny Kennedy Aha! Moment: “The “Aha!” that caused me to jump ship from my previous career to start my own company was when Google Earth first came out - circa 2006. For the first time, you could look at the world from the satellite images that they were stitching together. And it was, “Wow, that's amazing!” My “Aha!” with a mate was sitting around drinking beer here in Australia, saying, “Seeing this Google Earth thing, isn't it cool? Wonder if we could do the design and engineering phase of the solar sales process online.” Sure enough, we found a software guru that did all the maths and whatever trigonometry was required - and we created remote solar sizing.” - Danny Kennedy Worst Energy Moment: “There were moments where we were running right up against it on payroll back in the twenty-teens. A fast-growing solar company stretching itself. Anxious nights lying awake worrying about the people, the team that we built, and all that sort of stuff. In those moments you realize it can always get worse, it could come off the tracks - so just keep focused and do what you need to do.” - Danny Kennedy Best Advice He's Ever Received: “To marry my now wife.” - Danny Kennedy Personal Habits that Contribute to Success: “I am a big early riser. I believe that getting up and going hard is a good way to get things done.” - Danny Kennedy Internet Resources: newenergynexus.com www.thecleanfight.com Book Recommendation: Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman Magic Wand: “Social media. I would get them off the drip of dopamine responsiveness and let them get information at a high level. Technology is wonderful when it allows us to share across borders, instantaneously and all that good stuff. But we need to do it without the advertising addiction that has actually created so much distress and depression and despoiled our democracies and all the rest of it.” - Danny Kennedy WTF or F: “You know, I'm an Australian Californian, so fire season comes to mind just in the last couple of years. I mean, having seen it on both sides of the Pacific, it's kind of tragic. I also worked in the Pacific in the 2000 era, and there was a Cyclone that swept through some small islands 1000 miles north of New Zealand. It was 150% wind speeds of anything previously recorded, and a huge storm surge and his frightening supercharged force of nature.” - Danny Kennedy Most Energized about Today: ‘I am most energized about the opportunity in Indonesia. I know that sounds obscure, but you know, think about that huge country, which is about the size of the United States in population, and has had almost no solar today.” - Danny Kennedy Parting Advice: “Get involved in this economic opportunity. It's also the most important work we can do ever in history. This decade decides the fate of civilization. I'm not a doomsayer. I don't believe it's the end of the world. I think we have a world without an end here. But a millennium from now, we will look back at the start of the 21st century as humans and say, "What the hell were they doing?" Or "Thank God, they did that." - Danny Kennedy Connect: Website: https://www.newenergynexus.com/ Email Address: danny.kennedy@newenergynexus.com Email Address: virtual.assistant@newenergynexus.com Twitter: @dannyksfun

Creating a Clean Energy Economy that Benefits All with Danny Kennedy, New Energy Nexus

AWESome EarthKind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021

Quantum Quote: “A quadrupling of clean energy activity is what we need – and where we’re headed.” – Danny Kennedy Clean energy is the answer to our environmental crises and is the key to unlocking a healthy and clean future. But, it is somewhat still inaccessible to different countries across the world. How can clean […]

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Net Zero or Bust

Aspen Ideas to Go

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 33:31

The sobering impacts of the pandemic, and the need for a rapid transition to a clean energy economy compel us to consider opportunities that lie at the intersection of the two. President Biden wants to invest $1.7 trillion toward the mid-century goal of a net-zero America, creating ten million new, high-quality jobs, his administration predicts. Recent announcements from major auto companies coupled with enormous commitments from financial institutions lend the new administration strong tailwinds. What are the implications of a reinvigorated climate agenda for everyday Americans, and how will it be deployed across the nation? Which technologies should be adopted ASAP to actually get our grid to net zero? And how could a new era of stakeholder capitalism firmly uphold our climate goals for which failure isn’t an option? Hear from White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, TPG Co-CEO Jim Coulter, and US Senator Tina Smith (D).

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Did Someone say - Clean Energy Economy?

On The Job with Francis Leach

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 32:30

Is Scott Morrison finally being forced to realise Australia must have a clean energy economy? Recently elected U.S. President Joe Biden has changed the game on progress toward a clean energy future with his recent announcements about America’s commitment to building a carbon in neutral economy. Australia is in danger of being left behind if it doesn't follow suit. On today’s pod, we talk with Dr. Simon Bradshaw on how Australia can build a clean energy future, with good secure work and wages. We also meet Luciano Giangiordano, who packed in one successful career to start a solar company committed to making a difference. More about On The Job podcast Need help with working conditions? Call Australian Union Support Centre - 1300 486 466 About the hosts Sally Rugg, Executive director at Change.org Australia - @sallyrugg Francis Leach, ACTU - @SaintFranklySupport the show: https://www.onthejobpodcast.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Blueprint for American Climate Action and a Modern Clean Energy Economy

Political Climate

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 51:40

The past few years have been a mixed bag for climate. U.S. emissions declined to their lowest level in three decade this year, but these reductions came at an incredible cost as the economy shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic. The challenge now is to make these emissions cuts sustainable for years to come, while getting millions of Americans back to work.We dig into a new analysis on how to put the U.S. on a path to deep decarbonization and economic growth on this episode of Political Climate — the final episode in our "Relief, Rescue, Rebuild" series. Lindsey Walter, senior policy advisor for Third Way’s Climate and Energy program, breaks down the policies and technology pathways to reach net zero emissions by 2050 in an equitable and affordable way. Plus, we speak to two wind energy technicians who are training the next generation of wind workers in the Midwest about how the industry has affected their region, the opportunities for growth and their message to policymakers. Mike Gengler is the wind energy coordinator at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa. Jay Johnson in an assistant professor for the wind energy technician program at the Lake Region State College in Devil’s Lake North Dakota.The "Relief, Rescue, Rebuild" series is supported by the think tank Third Way. The series theme song was created by @AYMusik.Recommended resources:USA Today: Due to COVID-19, 2020 greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. are predicted to drop to lowest level in three decadesThird Way: Congress Makes a Downpayment on Our Clean Energy FuturePrinceton: Big but affordable effort needed for America to reach net-zero emissions by 2050Relief, Rescue, RebuildPath to ZeroListen and subscribe to Political Climate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you get podcasts! Follow us on Twitter at @Poli_Climate!

23: Looking for a clean energy economy I In conversation with Ulka Kelkar I World approaches a heat barrier

Mint Climate Change Tracker

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 18:07

In this episode, host Bibek Bhattacharya speaks with climate policy expert Ulka Kelkar about what an Indian clean energy economy would look like.

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The Climate Crisis Report in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 92:53

A live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing on the climate action report released by the majority staff of the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on June 30. The full title of the report is: Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and Healthy, Resilient, and Just America.

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The Climate Crisis Report in Focus

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 92:53

A live webcast will be streamed at 12:00 PM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for a briefing on the climate action report released by the majority staff of the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on June 30. The full title of the report is: Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and Healthy, Resilient, and Just America.

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What are they thinking? How to know what the parties want from climate policy

Zero Net Fifty

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 50:55

Even if a new federal bill has no chance of becoming law, it’s still a highly instructive mechanism in climate politics. In this episode, we look at the progress of new climate policies, first at the state level and then at the federal level. In Vermont, a new policy for action on global warming is making its way through the Vermont legislature with potential rules that would hold the state accountable if it fails to meet new aggressive emissions reductions goals in the near term. At the federal level, we saw the release from the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis of its proposed net zero emissions by 2050 pathway in a plan called, “Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient and Just America.” While the release of that plan presents a good opportunity to see what Democrats are thinking in terms of policies to address climate change, the committee, ultimately, is not a policy-making body. It also offers insight into what Republicans are thinking on climate change, as we saw that the committee’s Republican response was not as negative as might have been expected in the past. Does it point to an interest on the part of Republicans to open dialogue that could result in forward progress on climate policies? Further action from the side of the Democrats at the federal level came from an infrastructure bill that relies heavily on green provisions, along with another bill on energy efficiency. Like all legislation coming out of the U.S. House, these new bills do not have any hope of moving forward, but they are representative of how Democrats see the U.S. plan to address climate change. Specific to that thinking is a central role for environmental justice. The need to grow communities that are resilient, not just in terms of their ability to resist climate change, but also in how their members can thrive, is present and will remain a constant factor in new climate policies. The big picture priorities, specific to how the U.S. thinks about climate change and how it will address it, are changing. Energy and climate are front and center in the national conversation in ways that they never have been before. How that conversation develops and escalates will be clear in the coming months, as the country gears up for primaries in August, and ultimately, the very critical presidential election in November.

A Democratic Blueprint for Tackling Climate Change

Columbia Energy Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 35:20

A new report from Democrats on the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis calls for comprehensive actions by the U.S. Congress to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. as quickly as possible, make communities more resilient to climate change, and build a durable and equitable clean energy economy. Called “Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient and Just America,” the 550-page report contains hundreds of recommendations. Some call it the most far-reaching report on climate change to ever appear on Capitol Hill. In this edition of Columbia Energy Exchange, host Bill Loveless reached the chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Rep. Kathy Castor, a Florida Democrat, soon after the report was released by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Castor. It was the second appearance on Columbia Energy Exchange by Rep. Castor, who first sat down with Bill last fall when the committee was still gathering material for the report. Among the report's specific goals are 100% net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and net negative emissions in the second half of the century. The report would also require a clean energy standard for the electric power sector; a standard to ensure that all light duty vehicles sold by 2035 are zero emission; and similar emission requirements for all new commercial and residential construction by 2030. It comes after a year of hearings, meetings, research and other actions by the panel to come up with a comprehensive climate strategy. Originally due to be released earlier this year, the report was postponed because of the pandemic. In their latest discussion, Bill and Rep. Castor talk about the report’s recommendations and the outlook for action on it in Washington at a time when the U.S. is struggling with a pandemic, protests over racial inequality and an economic downturn, not to mention a national election in the fall.

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Rhodium Group's report on direct air capture & jobs, Growing Climate Solutions Act updates, & the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis report

Carbon Removal Newsroom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 44:47

This week's panelists are Ugbaad Kosar, Senior Policy Advisor at Carbon180; Tito Jankowski, cofounder of Negative, a startup making jewelry from captured carbon dioxide, and host of the AirMiners community; and Aldyen Donnelly, Director of Carbon Economics at the Nori carbon removal marketplace. This week's stories are: Rhodium Group's new report: "Capturing New Jobs and New Business: Growth Opportunities from Direct Air Capture Scale-Up" details how direct air capture might create jobs, be supported by policy, etc. Ugbaad wrote up a short summary of it here. The Growing Climate Solutions Act had a full committee hearing, and we learn more about what happens moving forward. The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released a new report, "Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Just, and Resilient America" that has implications for carbon removal. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

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The Path to a Net-Zero Economy: Where Do We Stand?

Political Climate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 53:42

There’s more political momentum than ever around achieving net zero emissions by 2050, especially following the release of House Democrats’ new Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy. But where do we currently stand on that trajectory? And is the path to zero as inclusive as it should be?On this episode, the last in our monthly “Path to Zero” series supported by the public policy think tank Third Way, we talk climate targets and what it’s going to take to meet them. To bookend the series, we speak to Josh Freed, the founder and leader of Third Way’s climate and energy program, to get a read on progress toward carbon neutrality in America amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and renewed calls to combat racial injustices.Then in the second half of the show, we speak to Nathaniel Smith, founder of the Partnership for Southern Equity, an organization working to advance racial equality and shared prosperity in Atlanta and across the South, about making the low-carbon economy inclusive of Black communities.We look at what policymakers are getting right and getting wrong. And we end by discussing what Black voters want to see from candidates in 2020. Hint: R-E-S-P-E-C-T.Recommended reading:GTM: House Democrats Spell Out Climate, Clean Energy Priorities in Sweeping PlanWaPo: Most Americans believe the government should do more to combat climate change, poll findsPath to ZeroPolitical Climate is produced in partnership with the USC Schwarzenegger Institute.“Path to Zero” is created in partnership with the public policy think tank Third Way. Episodes air monthly on the Political Climate podcast feed. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play or wherever you get podcasts!

Data Centers: The Epicenter of the Clean Energy Economy

The Interchange

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 49:45

There is a widely-held perception that data centers -- the giant facilities that hold networks of society's supercomputers -- are an out-of-control energy suck.We've all seen headlines like this: “Your Netflix binge may be frying the planet”“Cut back on email if you want to save the environment”“Every Google search you do contributes to climate change”“Bitcoin could be the final nail in the coffin for climate change”It's actually not true, says our guest. These myths are rooted in bad projections and false statements from coal advocates, dating all the way back to the 1990s.Yes, data centers collectively use a lot of energy. But they're becoming hyperefficient. They're a magnet for renewables development. And they're helping us unlock the powerful software, algorithms and heavy computational tasks that run the clean energy economy.Our guest has been researching data centers for decades. It is Jonathan Koomey, an expert on sustainable IT. Jon was previously a scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and a lecturer at Stanford. Today, he runs his own research and consulting outfit on the environmental impacts of information technology. We'll talk with him about the different ways that data centers are at the cutting edge of energy and sustainability.The Interchange is brought to you by Prisma Energy Solutions. Prisma Energy Solutions provides a unique financing model for battery energy storage systems that can help you reduce energy demand, participate in both energy and ancillary service markets, improve renewables integration, increase system reliability, and reduce your carbon footprint. Get your system today.We're also brought to you by Wärtsilä Energy. Wärtsilä is leading the energy transition with The Atlas of 100% Renewable Energy, an open-access tool based on the modeling of 145 countries and regions worldwide to illustrate the cost-optimal 100% renewable energy systems.

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EP02 - Energy Speaker Series - Building a Clean Energy Economy

Renewable Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 88:19

Listen to the second installment of our live Energy Speaker Series. Chris Rose, Executive Director of Renewable Energy Alaska Project, Issac Vanderburg, CEO of Launch Alaska, and Gwen Holdmann, Director of the Alaska Center for Energy and Power discuss how their three organizations work together in promoting policies, developing research and technology, and bringing innovators together to build a comprehensive clean energy picture in Alaska. All of our live events are posted as videos on our Youtube page as well, so feel free to watch the event and see the slides used by searching "Renewable Energy Alaska Project" on Youtube.

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252 - Do you have The Innovator’s Spirit? Chuck Swoboda, former CEO of Cree Inc.

SUNcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 40:17

Today's guest is Chuck Swoboda, and he is no stranger to the pressure and privilege of leadership. As the CEO and Chairman of Cree, Inc., the category-changing LED lighting brand that many of you are familiar with, he led the company from 6 million to over 1.6 billion in anual revenue, over 65 quarters of growth and industry-leading innovation. Chuck recently presented they Keynote addressed for our inaugural SunCast Clean Energy Summit, so what you are about to hear is the audio version of that live-streamed interview. He talked about his new book, The Clean Energy Economy, which is all about finding that Innovator's Mindset, and I invited Chuck to share insights about his journey and the different verticals he faced in the process. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here Check out the first SunCast Clean Energy Summit You can connect w/host, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

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252 - Do you have The Innovator’s Spirit? Chuck Swoboda, former CEO of Cree Inc.

SunCast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 40:17

Today's guest is Chuck Swoboda, and he is no stranger to the pressure and privilege of leadership. As the CEO and Chairman of Cree, Inc., the category-changing LED lighting brand that many of you are familiar with, he led the company from 6 million to over 1.6 billion in anual revenue, over 65 quarters of growth and industry-leading innovation. Chuck recently presented they Keynote addressed for our inaugural SunCast Clean Energy Summit, so what you are about to hear is the audio version of that live-streamed interview. He talked about his new book, The Clean Energy Economy, which is all about finding that Innovator's Mindset, and I invited Chuck to share insights about his journey and the different verticals he faced in the process. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here Check out the first SunCast Clean Energy Summit You can connect w/host, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

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Latinos Work For Climate Change

Rays Latino Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 63:16

Found In Translation Episode 330: The Found In Translation Talk Show airs this week’s “Latinos Work For Climate Change” forum in Phoenix, Arizona featuring Congressman Ruben Gallego, Monica Villalobos of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Supervisor Liz Archuleta, Gloria Montano of CHISPA, Sandy Whitley of the Citizen Climate Lobby, Meteorologist Iris Hermosillo and Victor Contreras of Chicanos Por La Causa. The panel discusses how to engage Latinos in the Climate Change movement and how Latinos in the workforce and small business sector can benefit from the Clean Energy Economy. As our Host Ray Collazo likes to say, “if you don’t have a planet, there isn’t much else to talk about.” Host Ray Collazo shares his thoughts on what President Trump’s latest outrageous statements mean for Americans and how we need to respond to the terror that lives inside our White House. Collazo also shares good news out of Oklahoma City (yes, Oklahoma) and Tucson, Arizona. Our “Stacking 20s” segment pours a few out for Presidential candidates that have bit the dust and what the upcoming debates mean for the race.

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Jonathan Doochin | Building the Nation’s Largest Solar Distributor & The Clean Energy Economy

Smart Business Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 31:43

The way we are creating and consuming energy is being transformed every day. Jonathan Doochin is helping to lead the way with clean, efficient solar innovation. Jonathan Doochin is a prolific entrepreneur who has worked in software, automotive, finance, and construction. He is now the CEO of Soligent Holdings Inc. as well as Soligent Distribution. […] The post Jonathan Doochin | Building the Nation’s Largest Solar Distributor & The Clean Energy Economy appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

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Financing the Green New Deal

Shine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 53:41

Alicia Seiger is a lecturer at Stanford Law School and leads sustainable and energy finance initiatives at Stanford law and business schools as well as at the Precourt Institute for Energy. In this interview, Alicia shares the hopes and challenges towards creating financial structures that will support a Clean Energy Economy. This inspiring and educational talk will open your eyes and highlight the changes needed for a green new deal to gain traction. Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces herself as the founder of Living Well Awake, the new Shine podcast, and her upcoming new book — Shine- Ignite your inner game to lead consciously at work and in the world, available March 2020. [2:16] Carley introduces Alicia Seiger, lecturer at Stanford Law School and sustainable and energy finance initiative leader. [4:20] Definitions of the terms you will hear during this conversation, including IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), the Paris Agreement, and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals). [7:20] Alicia explains the focused efforts of the Stanford Sustainable Finance Initiative, including private investment, risk management, stranded asset compensation, and integration of new systems. [11:45] Alicia’s passion for this work stems from an early childhood appreciation of nature, her college studies and an entrepreneurial drive. [14:36] Advances toward sustainable initiatives starts with identifying the real dangers of current global conditions and making positive, immediate policy and planning changes. [19:12] Dollar figures that illustrate the economic losses that will come if changes are not made now. [23:11] Alicia’s daily practices to stay grounded in her work include yoga and running, interacting with innovative students and colleagues, spending time in nature with her family, and a desire to protect her daughters. [29:24] Navigating the big emotions that come with conquering climate change for Alicia means coming face to face with mortality and embracing the inevitable future of the Earth. [33:40] How can we inspire big companies, cities and states to better align with sustainable development goals? [40:31] Alicia’s recommendations for inspiring businesses and investors to initiate better spending starts with understanding climate and transition risks as well as the economic opportunities that will come with implementing change now. [44:52] The Green New Deal is all about people — the poor, vulnerable, and women in particular are especially affected by climate. [48:17] A look at the employment opportunities that are available to the next level of emerging leaders in climate change business. [51:10] Carley’s invitation to attend Planet Home in San Francisco on September 13-15, 2019. This Episode Sponsored By: RSF Social Finance Resources: Living Well Awake Website Living Well Awake newsletter www.livingwellawake.com/developing-people www.livingwellawake.com/executive-coaching Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Planet Home Stanford Sustainable Finance Initiative Alicia Seiger Drawdown, The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming edited by Paul Hawken Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit by Al Gore

Jonathan Doochin | Building the Nation's Largest Solar Distributor & The Clean Energy Economy

Smart Business Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 31:43

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UP044: Semtive // building a peer-to-peer power grid using wind turbines (feat. Benjamin Stafford of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota)

upside

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 96:52

Interview begins: 07:30Insight begins: 58:56Debrief begins: 1:21:22Ignacio Juarez is the Founder and CEO of Semtive.Semtive is a Clean Energy startup that was born in Argentina. They believe that access to clean energy should be effortless and affordable. In order to achieve that, the company developed Nemoi, a vertical axis wind turbine designed to work at very low wind-speeds making it ideal for commercial and residential use in urban and suburban areas.Through its state of the art all-in-one micro inverter the whole Nemoi system becomes smart and, using AI and blockchain technology, Nemoi systems nearby can communicate with each other to improve energy management and efficiency. Nemoi can work as a stand alone system or in combination with other energy sources and storage devices.Semtive was founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas.Learn more about Semtive: https://semtive.com///Benjamin Stafford is the Director of Policy and Public Affairs for Clean Energy Economy Minnesota.He serves as advocate and liaison to key industry stakeholders, elected officials, community leaders, and policymakers. He works with member companies and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to ensure CEEM's organizational interests are advanced in legislation and regulatory policy work. Follow Benjamin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenjArtStaffordLearn more about Clean Energy Economy Minnesota: https://www.cleanenergyeconomymn.org/// This episode is sponsored by Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, a full-service law firm known for assisting entrepreneurs across the Heartland.Learn more about or get in touch with Taft: https://www.taftlaw.com/ Follow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefm

Are 100% Renewable Energy Targets Realistic?

Energy Policy Now

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 33:48

A number of states are pushing legislation that would require 100% renewable energy supply. But challenges ranging from high costs to the duck curve could make such targets hard to reach. --- A number of states are taking it upon themselves to lower carbon emissions by adopting aggressive clean energy targets. In states like California, Washington, and Massachusetts, lawmakers are considering legislation requiring utilities to get 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. California already generates two-thirds of its power from renewables on peak days, while in Iowa, wind produces a third of the state’s overall electricity. Yet as renewable energy grows in popularity, the falling costs that helped fuel growth can get turned on their head, and overall costs can begin to rise. At the same time, the incremental environmental benefits of renewables can diminish as more wind and solar connect to the grid. Guest Karl Hausker, senior fellow at the Kleinman Center and author of the Risky Business Project report “From Risk to Return, Investing in a Clean Energy Economy,” looks at the pathway to widespread renewable energy with an eye on likely economic and political challenges along the way. Karl Hausker is a senior fellow with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and a senior fellow with the World Resources Institute’s Global Climate program. Related Content: Power Over the Twenty-First Century Electric Grid https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/policy-digests/power-over-twenty-first-century-electric-grid Energy Storage in PJM. https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/paper/energy-storage-pjm FERC Clean Energy Policy Roundup. https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/blog/2018/03/29/ferc-clean-energy-policy-roundup

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Rallying young people to fight for a clean energy economy with Sunrise Movement's Varshini Prakash

The Great Battlefield

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 44:18

Varshini Prakash joins The Great Battlefield to discuss her work as co-founder of the Sunrise Movement - an organization of young people focused on preventing climate change and holding elected officials accountable for accepting contributions from the oil, gas, and coal industries. | Episode 132

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Energy Talks - Innovating for the clean energy economy

MIT Energy Initiative

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2018 78:15

Which clean energy solutions are effective, and which need more work? Through explorations of household, city, and regional clean energy innovations and implementation efforts, Professor Daniel Kammen both analyzes successful innovation processes and identifies the areas that need urgent action and targeted programs. A mixture of analytic and empirical studies are used to explore what steps have worked and where dramatic new approaches are needed. Full video and 3 questions with Kammen: https://energy.mit.edu/news/3-questions-innovating-for-the-clean-energy-economy Transcript: https://energy.mit.edu/news/3-questions-innovating-for-the-clean-energy-economy#transcript Sign up for notifications of new episodes: https://energy.mit.edu/podcast#signup

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Building a Clean Energy Economy for PA

Pennsylvania Legacies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 22:26

A postcard from this summer's Bowie-themed "Rebel Rebel" river sojourn, and a conversation with Nick Kline of the Coalition for Green Capital on unlocking the economic potential of renewables and energy efficiency investments in Pennsylvania.

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Florida's Good News on Solar

Southeast Green - Speaking of Green

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2017 41:00

Susan Glickman Florida Director, SACE Action Fund Susan has worked with Southern Alliance for Clean Energy since 2001 as a consultant and lobbyist and was named Florida Director in August 2013. Susan has a background in running political campaigns and also directs SACE’s Action Fund in the Sunshine State. A native of Florida, Susan has consulted with many national organizations such as Natural Resources Defense Council, Ceres, Advanced Energy Economy, Union of Concerned Scientists, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Vote Solar, Clean Energy Group, Environmental Defense Fund and Clean Air Task Force. She developed and directed The Florida Business Network for a Clean Energy Economy, a coalition of business leaders working together to advance the clean energy economy. Prior to energy and climate issues, Susan worked to grant the FDA authority to regulate tobacco with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids; to institute a nation-wide health tracking system with Trust for America’s Health and for the first time to fund prostate cancer research with the National Prostate Cancer Coalition. Susan was recently appointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Florida Commission on Volunteer Service. She was Founding Chair of The Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Susan grew up in Tampa, attending St. John’s Episcopal Day School and Academy of the Holy Names. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech from the University of Texas at Austin and an A.A. from Florida State University. Susan resides in Belleair Beach on Florida’s central Gulf coast.

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April 11, 2017

Novogradac

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017

In this week's Tax Credit Tuesday Podcast, Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, begins with the general section, where he provides an update on congressional priorities once lawmakers return from their spring recess. Namely, where does Congress stand on avoiding a government shutdown and how close or far are legislators from tackling tax reform? Then, he shares what HUD Secretary Ben Carson said last week about the Trump administration's proposed cuts to affordable housing and community development programs. After that, he shares what Rep. Maxine Waters is doing to challenge those proposed cuts to HUD funding. In low-income housing tax credit news, he talks about last week's American Enterprise Institute Conference on Housing Affordability. Then, he outlines what the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee is doing to adjust for the disruption in the low-income housing tax credit debt and equity market. He closes out with our renewable energy tax credit section, where he goes over the National Resources Defense Council's “Engine of Growth: The Extensions of Renewable Energy Tax Credits will Power Huge Gains in the Clean Energy Economy ,”a report that compares how the energy sector and the economy would be different with and without renewable energy tax credits.

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Shades of Green - Part 1 of the "Texas Clean Energy Economy" - with EDF 03-09-2017

Shades of Green

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 31:57

Part 1 - Texas is Leading the Way toward a Clean Energy Economy - The Environmental Defense Fund's New Report 03-09-2017 Shades of Green produced a two part series on Clean Energy in the State of Texas. Together with our guests we drilled down into the data, discussing how the clean energy economy is doing in Texas, how many people it employs, and how much energy it creates. We also talked about this year's Texas Legislative session and what our state lawmakers have planned for our state's energy future. In Part 1 our guest was John Hall - Associate Vice President of Clean Energy for the Environmental Defense Fund. He is the author of a new report out from EDF called, "Texas' Clean Energy Economy: Prioritizing Jobs, Investments, and Economic Growth." The report outlines the current state of energy in Texas and explains how Texas has been able to begin transitioning to a clean energy economy. The reports focuses on the economic benefits of embracing natural gas, solar and wind power, as well energy efficiency and demand response. In the end, the report also lists recommendations for our state's leaders on the best ways to embrace and strengthen Texas' clean energy economy. "Texas has a global competitive advantage because of its wind, solar, and natural gas resources and potential, as well as the opportunity to save money through energy efficiency. Moreover, wind and solar power generation now employs more than four times as many Texans than fossil-fuel electricity, and 85 percent of Texas voters support increasing clean power. State leaders need to leverage this advantage to provide Texans a cleaner and healthier, as well as less water-intensive and wasteful, electricity system. They can do so by developing and implementing a bold, comprehensive Texas energy plan to grow the state’s economy, create jobs, attract investment, and save billions of dollars." - from the Texas' Clean Energy Economy Report. The report is available on line at this link to EDF.

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Shades of Green - Part 2 of the "Texas Clean Energy Economy" with CleanTX, 03-09-2017

Shades of Green

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 21:47

Part 2 - Texas is Leading the Way Toward a Clean Energy Economy – CleanTX 03-09-2017 Shades of Green produced a two part series on Clean Energy in the State of Texas. Together with our guests we drilled down into the data, discussing how the clean energy economy is doing in Texas, how many people it employs, and how much energy it creates. We also talked about this year's Texas Legislative session and what our state lawmakers have planned for our state's energy future. In Part 2 our guests were Dwain Rogers, Executive Director of CleanTX and Jose Beceiro, Co-Chair of the CleanTX Board of Directors CleanTX is an economic development and professional association for clean energy technologies, known as cleantech. The mission of CleanTX is to accelerate the growth of the cleantech industry in Texas through information exchange, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Founded in 2006, CleanTX is the networking engine for cleantech in Central Texas, a $2.5 Billion industry that employs 20,000 individuals. The CleanTX community encompasses over 250 companies and an active ecosystem of entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and regional partners.

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Can the United States Achieve a Low Carbon Economy by 2050?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 85:24

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing showcasing two new reports on how to transition the United States toward a low carbon economy. The reports, From Risk to Return: Investing in a Clean Energy Economy and the United States Mid-Century Strategy for Deep Decarbonization, present a range of pathways that can achieve deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions between now and 2050. These pathways involve mixtures of: energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear power, carbon capture and storage, increased carbon sequestration in U.S. lands, and reductions in non-CO2 emissions. These pathways rely on commercial or near-commercial technologies that American companies are adopting and developing. The briefing will explore how deeper investment in clean energy can yield long-term dividends for the American economy.

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Can the United States Achieve a Low Carbon Economy by 2050?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 85:24

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing showcasing two new reports on how to transition the United States toward a low carbon economy. The reports, From Risk to Return: Investing in a Clean Energy Economy and the United States Mid-Century Strategy for Deep Decarbonization, present a range of pathways that can achieve deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions between now and 2050. These pathways involve mixtures of: energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear power, carbon capture and storage, increased carbon sequestration in U.S. lands, and reductions in non-CO2 emissions. These pathways rely on commercial or near-commercial technologies that American companies are adopting and developing. The briefing will explore how deeper investment in clean energy can yield long-term dividends for the American economy.

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Can the United States Achieve a Low Carbon Economy by 2050?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 85:24

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing showcasing two new reports on how to transition the United States toward a low carbon economy. The reports, From Risk to Return: Investing in a Clean Energy Economy and the United States Mid-Century Strategy for Deep Decarbonization, present a range of pathways that can achieve deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions between now and 2050. These pathways involve mixtures of: energy efficiency, renewable energy, nuclear power, carbon capture and storage, increased carbon sequestration in U.S. lands, and reductions in non-CO2 emissions. These pathways rely on commercial or near-commercial technologies that American companies are adopting and developing. The briefing will explore how deeper investment in clean energy can yield long-term dividends for the American economy.

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Damon Jacob Talks about Orlando & Dallas and the Boyz talk to Govenor Jay Inslee, We are also proud to have Cast members from The Commedia Rapunzel in Studio

Between The Scripts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 97:27

WELCOME! If you are single or in a couple and looking for a different perspective on love, happiness, and pleasure, you’ve come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 18 years. Together, we will create the relationship “structure” and agreements that are uniquely right for you. My approach to happiness and serenity is derived from tenets of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Justice Theory, and A Course In Miracles. The unique fusion of these models has enabled hundreds of my clients to create an enlightened balance of mind, heart, and action, as well as relationships that enable presence, peace, and pleasure. I can help you explore and change issues related to: – Diminished sexual desire in long-term relationships – Jealousy and fear in connections with others – Grief / loss – HIV related concerns and issues – Stress Management – Job burnout – Addiction / recovery – Anger Management – Depression – Caretaking fatigue My office is conveniently located at Madison Square Park (26th/ Broadway) in New York, New York. Late night appointments are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, as well daytime on Saturdays. For more information, please email me at Damon@DamonLJacobs.com or call 347-227 —————————— Book, Music, and Lyrics By Sam LaFrage. Directed by Phedre Burney-Peters. The Commedia Rapunzel follows the Ragtag Players, a troupe of poor traveling “Italian” actors, as they present a hilarious zany musical romp through a twisted retelling of the fairytale “Rapunzel” done in the style of Commedia dell Arte! Expect the unexpected in this wild night of participatory theatre that is wacky, crazy, fun for the entire family!! (Phedre Burney-Peters), Lauralynn “Lulu” Stafford, and Gary Pierce there today. The show opens this week July 14 & 15th (Thursday&Friday) @ 7pm. July 16 & 17 (Saturday & Sunday) @ 2pm. Then July 21 & 22 (Thursday & Friday) @ 7pm. July 23 & 24 (Saturday & Sunday) @ 2pm. The website is Spokane children’s theatre.org. You can buy tickets there, at the door, and through vendini.com. Thursday night shows are buy one ticket get one free! —————————— Governor Inslee Jay Inslee is a fifth-generation Washingtonian who grew up in the Seattle area. His father, Frank, was a high school teacher and coach. His mother worked as a sales clerk at Sears & Roebuck. Jay worked his way through college and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in economics before earning his law degree at Willamette University. He and his wife, Trudi, then moved to Selah where Jay worked as a prosecutor and they raised their three sons. Jay first became involved in public service in 1985 when he and Trudi helped lead the effort to build a new public high school in Selah. Motivated to fight against proposed funding cuts for rural schools, Jay went on to represent the 14th Legislative District in the state House of Representatives. He continued serving communities in the Yakima Valley when he was elected to Congress in 1992. The Inslees later moved back to the Puget Sound area where Jay was elected to Congress in 1998, serving until 2012. Jay and Trudi are proud grandparents of three. Besides writing and illustrating books for his grandchildren and sketching scenes from around Washington, Jay is an avid cyclist and charter member of Hoopaholics. During his time in Congress, Jay became known as a forward-thinking leader, especially on issues of clean energy and the environment. He co-wrote a book, “Apollo’s Fire: Igniting America’s Clean-Energy Economy,” about the job-creating potential of the clean tech industry. As governor, Jay’s top priority is growing Washington’s innovative industries such as clean energy, IT and life sciences, and strengthening existing industries such as aerospace, agriculture, maritime and military. Since 2013, Washington has experienced a seven-year low in unemployment rates, record exports and notable growth in Washington’s key industries. To continue growing these industries, Jay knows we must strengthen our schools so we can better equip our children to compete for these good-paying jobs. And we must bring a new culture of efficiency and performance to state government to more efficiently serve the people and businesses throughout Washington state. During his time as governor, some of Jay’s top accomplishments include: •Historic investments in education ◦Largest-ever state investment in early learning ◦All-day kindergarten and smaller class sizes in K-3 ◦First-in-the-nation tuition reductions for all college students ◦More than $3 billion in funding for K-12 basic education ◦Increased financial aid opportunities in higher education ◦Teacher training and mentoring programs •A bipartisan transportation package ◦The 16-year, $16 billion package addresses critical maintenance and safety needs, creates ~200,000 jobs and includes: ◾More than $1 billion for multi-modal improvements, including transit, bicycle, pedestrian, vanpool and safe routes to school investments ◾Incentives for alternative fuels, making it the greenest transportation investment package in state history ◾Authorization for Sound Transit to pursue a $15 billion light rail expansion that will create a regional light rail network from Everett to Tacoma •A more efficient and transparent state government ◦Launched Results Washington, a nationally-recognized data-driven effort to improve the efficiency and transparency of state government ◦Recognized as one of the most transparent and open governors for his commitment to public disclosure and policy of not using executive privilege to withhold records. More from the Washington Policy Center and Nisqually Valley News. •Reinvestment in critical services ◦Reversed deep budget cuts and invested more than $700 million in mental health funding ◦Enhanced efforts to reduce homelessness including creation of a new Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection ◦Funded more child protective and child welfare service workers ◦Restored significant funding for state parks ◦Passed prevention and response measures for oil spills along rail lines •Improved health care for Washington ◦Successful implementation of health care reforms lowered Washington’s uninsured rate to an all-time low of 6 percent ◦Increased the quality and reduced the cost of health care •Climate action ◦Designed a path forward for state government to reduce carbon pollution and improve energy independence with Executive Order 14-04 ◦Directed the Dept. of Ecology to develop a Clean Air Rule to cap carbon emissions to continue to reduce pollution in our state ◦Increased the accessibility and affordability of electric vehicles ◦Working with West Coast leaders in the Pacific Coast Collaborative and with leaders around the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions •Overdue cost-of-living increases. The 2015-2017 budget gave state employees and teachers pay raises for the first time since 2008.

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