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Jigar Shah, a trailblazer in clean energy finance, shares his insights on scaling sustainable technology and aligning capital with long-term impact. Drawing from his experience as the founder of SunEdison and leader of the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office, Jigar discusses the challenges of commercializing clean energy solutions and the role of strategic … Read More Read More
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin Analytic Dreamz in this Notorious Mass Effect segment as we dive into 'Aaj Ki Raat' from Stree 2. Featuring Tamannaah Bhatia's electrifying performance, Sachin-Jigar's ghazal-dance fusion, and vocals by Madhubanti Bagchi and Divya Kumar, the track hit #1 on Billboard India Songs for 13 weeks. With 200M+ YouTube views and a viral social media surge, Analytic Dreamz unpacks its cultural impact, Stree 2's ₹500 crore success, and Amitabh Bhattacharya's lyrical genius. Explore streaming stats, regional remakes, and its global reach in this in-depth segmentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jigar Shah spent the last few years shaping the future of clean energy finance as the Director of the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office. He approved billions in investments that helped scale solar, storage, nuclear, and emerging technologies. With that position coming to a close with the change in administration,what's next for him? And what lessons can he share from funding some of the industry's biggest breakthroughs?Before leading the DOE's loan office, Jigar built and financed some of the most transformative clean energy companies. He co-founded SunEdison, pioneered the solar-as-a-service model, and helped scale renewable infrastructure at Generate Capital. Now, he's focused on helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of financing, deployment, and market adoption to accelerate clean energy growth. He's also launched a new podcast, Open Circuit, getting the former “Energy Gang” together again with Katherine Hamilton and Stephen Lacey. It's certain to attract a large audience once again as they break down the deals, policies, and strategies shaping the clean energy transition. Expect to learn:The biggest funding mistakes startup CEOs makeWhich technologies surprised Jigar the most at DOEWhy clean energy already dominates the gridHow local relationships—not venture capital—unlock massive opportunitiesWhy Jigar rarely talks about climate when selling energy solutionsWhat do you hope Jigar does next? If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus
This week, we're featuring an episode of Open Circuit, a new show from Latitude Media that reunites Jigar Shah, Katherine Hamilton, and Stephen Lacey. Many listeners may remember them from The Energy Gang, a show they co-hosted for eight years. They are back together, co-hosting a weekly roundtable that will cover the latest news – to explain what's really accelerating the energy transition, from technological leaps and supply chain shifts, to market upheavals and policy uncertainty. If you like what you hear, go to your podcast app and subscribe to Open Circuit. You can also hear every episode and read transcripts at Latitudemedia.com. We'll be back with a normal episode of The Green Blueprint next week.
On this episode of The Active Advisor podcast, host Bryan Moore chats with Dr. James Flanagan, PhD, President of Bentron Financial Group Inc., and Jigar Dosh, CRPC® and Financial Planner at Bentron. Join them as they discuss their professional journeys, the importance of active management, and personalized, purpose-driven retirement planning to empower clients.
Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office (LPO) at the U.S. Department of Energy, joins me to discuss his office's latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report on nuclear energy. We touch on the state of the American nuclear industry, its surge of policy and private sector support, and outstanding obstacles to tripling nuclear capacity in the United States. In addition to emphasizing the need for standardization in reactor designs and a unified communications strategy from the nuclear industry, Jigar sets the record straight on what the LPO can and, importantly, cannot do for the sector. While the LPO offers extensive support in the form of loans and high-quality information, it is up to industry to lead the charge. In his words, “we can't want this more than industry.” Read more on Substack: https://www.decouple.media/
In this episode, I invited Jigar Mehta - founder of Honey Twigs, a company that is reshaping how we think and consume honey. Honey has a lot of nutrients. Rich in anti-oxidants. Better for blood sugar. Helps in healing. Honey is a segment which has not been disrupted for a VERY long time. The first thought that I get when I think about honey, is that it is a medicine. We're not really motivated to consume it daily. With Honey Twigs - Jigar is on a mission to change that perception. They make aesthetic looking 'twigs' which are mess free, naturally sourced and make consuming honey a lot of fun! I had a lot of fun talking to Jigar on this episode, and it was like a crash course into the business of honey. We spoke about: (01:58) How did Jigar get a taste of entrepreneurship & the idea to enter the world of honey? (06:52) The 0 to 1 journey of HoneyTwigs — creating innovative honey variants (14:42) Strategy to create mass market flavors for consumers (18:42) Disrupting the way people consumed honey (27:00) THE SHARK TANK EFFECT (32:22) Competition from new players? (34:13) Crystallisation = Pure Honey (39:12) Mythbusters on Honey (46:38) Key takeaways running HT (48:12) RAPID FIRE Qs
Unlock the secrets of Biohacking with your mouth as the starting point in this eye-opening episode of the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly!
pWotD Episode 2664: Stree 2 Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 282,411 views on Saturday, 17 August 2024 our article of the day is Stree 2.Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank (transl. Woman 2: Terror of the Headless) is a 2024 Hindi-language comedy horror film directed by Amar Kaushik, written by Niren Bhatt, and produced jointly by Maddock Films and Jio Studios. It is the fifth installment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe and is a sequel to Stree (2018). The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana.Kaushik expressed interest in a sequel to Stree as early as October 2018, and Rao later confirmed that development was underway in February 2022. The production houses officially announced the sequel in April 2023. Principal photography commenced the following July and was predominantly shot in Chanderi and Bihar before wrapping by mid‐2024. The film has music composed by Sachin–Jigar, score composed by Justin Varghese, cinematography handled by Jishnu Bhattacharjee and editing by Hemanti Sarkar.Stree 2 was theatrically released in India on 15 August 2024, coinciding with Independence Day. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed ₹130 crore at the box office, emerging as the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:22 UTC on Sunday, 18 August 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Stree 2 on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kimberly.
How is the Loan Programs Office providing unprecedented amounts of capital for clean energy innovations? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Jigar Shah, US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office Director, his $400 billion mandate in commercialising clean energy innovations, how these technologies align with US energy security goals and climate commitments, and what the multiplier effect of LPO financing could mean for private sector investment. Jigar Shah is the Director for the Loan Programs Office (LPO) at the US Department of Energy where he leads and directs the organisation's considerable loan authority within manufacturing, innovative project finance, and tribal energy. With more than 25 years of experience in clean energy, he is an expert in project finance, clean technology, and entrepreneurship, as well as a visionary leader and innovator in the field of sustainable infrastructure. Prior to joining the DOE, Jigar co-founded and served as the President of Generate Capital, the leading investment and operating platform for distributed energy storage, microgrids, fuel cells, electric vehicles, and organic waste management. He also founded SunEdison, the inventor of the modern solar-as-a-service industry, and served as the founding CEO of the Carbon War Room, a global non-profit founded by Sir Richard Branson to help entrepreneurs address climate change. Jigar is the author of Creating Climate Wealth: Unlocking the Impact Economy, a book that outlines his mission to scale the transition to a global clean energy economy.
Some news: this will be our final installment of The Carbon Copy. But don't go anywhere! Later this fall, the feed will be transformed into a new show that will profile the people architecting the clean energy economy. We promise it will be a valuable part of your media diet. For our last episode, we brought back some old friends: Jigar Shah, director of the DOE's loan programs office, and Katherine Hamilton, chair of 38 North. Jigar, Katherine, and Stephen dissect some of the biggest storylines of the year in clean energy business and policy. They'll tackle AI energy demand, grid constraints, geothermal, nuclear, the demise of California's rooftop solar industry, and America's green bank. Which trends are overrated, which ones are underrated, and what does it all mean for mass deployment? The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will provide $27 billion for clean energy projects nationwide, potentially mobilizing up to $150 billion in public and private capital. Join Latitude Media and Banyan Infrastructure on July 18th for an in-depth discussion on how we can deploy these billions with the highest impact. Register for free here. Make sure to listen to our new podcast, Political Climate – an insider's view on the most pressing policy questions in energy and climate. Tune in every other Friday for the latest takes from hosts Julia Pyper, Emily Domenech, and Brandon Hurlbut. Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
About Jigar SagarJigar Sagar is a visionary UAE-based serial entrepreneur and finance expert with a strategic vision. He has launched over 15 ventures valued at over $350 million, creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem that transcends geographical boundaries. But it's not just about the numbers. Jigar's true impact lies in his innovative approach, which focuses on creating blue oceans within red oceans. As the founder of notable ventures like E-ZMS and AppyZap, he is dedicated to solving real-world problems and fostering successful startups. Jigar's influence and commitment make him a significant figure in the global entrepreneurial landscape, inspiring hope and change.About this EpisodeJoin us on the Matrix Green Pill podcast for an enlightening conversation with Jigar Sagar, a top-tier serial entrepreneur and finance expert. Jigar will share his incredible journey, from his early beginnings in a family business to launching multiple ventures.In this episode, we learn all about the inspiration behind Jigar's innovative projects like E-ZMS and AppyZap, his passion for solving real-world problems, and his unique approach to creating blue oceans within red oceans. We also discover the importance of purpose, people, and systems in startups and gain exclusive insights into the essential qualities of entrepreneurial success. Listen now to be inspired and driven to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams!Quotes2:25 - I strongly believe in the notion that one should not be chasing money.5:10 - I kept solving puzzles, and every time a new problem emerged in front of me, I wanted to convert that into a solution by launching one more business. This is what made me a serial entrepreneur.12:00 – If you focus on problem-solving, you will never be out of business.19:40 – Chase opportunities rather than chasing money.20:56 - Don't be afraid to pursue your dreams. If you're afraid, the solution is to get the required knowledge – all your fears will disappearUseful LinksWebsite:https://www.jigarsagar.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jigarsagar/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/jigar.sagarLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigar-sagar-/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review
In this episode of In the ARENA, the managing partner of Creative Zone, Jigar Sagar joins me to share his secrets to success. With over 15 ventures collectively valued at $350 million+, his strategies and mindset is essential to learn from for all aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. Key Podcast topics: Are entrepreneurs dying? Investing in startups How to recruit talent Jigar's biography: Jigar Sagar is a seasoned founder, investor, and mentor with over 15 ventures collectively valued at $350 million+. Sagar has been the Managing Partner of Creative Zone, the largest business setup advisory firm in Dubai, since 2020. Leading a team of 160 professionals, he has elevated the company to unparalleled heights, earning accolades and facilitating expansion into new territories. If you're looking to scale your business, Jigar will be sharing his expertise on how you can build a foundation through people, process, technology, and money. Podcast highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Are entrepreneurs dying? 03:43 Is entrepreneurship the same all over the world?06:57 Jigar's drive and purpose 12:59 How to recruit talent 19:39 “Just do it!” 24:11 From accountant to business owner 30:59 Challenges Jigar faced 36:11 Becoming a shareholder 40:46 “I don't chase money” 43:46 Performance is non-negotiable 47:20 Are you afraid of death? 49:26 Investing and startups 54:37 How many businesses does Jigar have? 1:01:59 How to approach Jigar 1:09:45 Jigar's speech at the Gladiator Summit Stay Connected: For more enlightening interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of the industry, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can also connect with me on the following social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dariushsoudi Twitter: https://twitter.com/dariushspeaks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dariushsoudiofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DariushSoudiOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudi/ Website: https://dariushsoudi.com Gladiator Summit: https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/
The U.S. rooftop solar market has tanked. Residential applications in California, the largest market in the country, plunged 82% from May through November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Contractors are going bankrupt. The big culprits are high interest rates and California's subsidy cuts. But there are some bright spots. Battery attachment rates in California have surged. So what will it take to revive the U.S. rooftop solar market? In this episode, Shayle talks to Jigar Shah, director of the Loans Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy. Jigar argues that the rooftop solar industry should reinvent itself, relying on batteries and virtual power plants (VPPs). He also argues that regulations should focus on system-level dispatchability. Shayle and Jigar cover topics like: The pros and cons of California's latest regulations, new energy metering or NEM 3.0 Learning from the mistakes of California's Self-Generation Incentive Program (S-GIP) The role of VPPs and rooftop solar in meeting accelerating load growth Incentivizing system-level dispatchability How VPPs complicate the sales pitch for rooftop solar How VPPs could help utilities increase the utilization of infrastructure How to make VPPs more reliable Recommended Resources: U.S. Department of Energy: Virtual Power Plants Commercial Liftoff Latitude Media: Defining the rules of DER aggregation Latitude Media: Unpacking the software layer of VPP deployment CalMatters: What's happened since California cut home solar payments? Demand has plunged 80% The Wall Street Journal: The Home-Solar Boom Gets a ‘Gut Punch' Catalyst is supported by Origami Solar. Join Latitude Media's Stephen Lacey and Origami's CEO Gregg Patterson for a live Frontier Forum on May 30th at 1 pm Eastern to discuss Origami's new research on how recycled steel can help reinvigorate the U.S. solar industry. Register for free on Latitude's events page.
“It would not be foolish to contemplate the possibility of a far greater progress still.” - John Maynard Keynes Management consultant, advisor, and founder of Flow Advisory Jigar Mehta is making his first appearance on the show today and if you were looking for a burst of positive energy then you have come to the right place. After sharing his story of triumph over adversity as a young man and overcoming some steep challenges on his journey to success, Jigar discusses how his Indian and American culture have combined and given him the support and inspiration he has needed, and why management consulting is about service and putting the needs of the client over your own. Overall, the theme of today's show is love; love of self, love of family, love of others, and love of purpose. Jigar is a very inspirational and positive success story, so we hope you enjoy this conversation on The Culture Matters Podcast.
Description: Nick is joined by Jigar Shah, the Director of the DOE's Loan Programs Office, and Ian Dickinson, the CEO of LongPath Technologies, to discuss the commercialization of novel methane monitoring technologies to accelerate lower-hanging fruit in methane mitigation. Specifically, Jigar, Ian, and Nick discuss the ongoing methane measurement technologies LongPath is building for oil and gas infrastructure in the Permian Basin and what climate, economic, safety, and regulatory impacts are being driven by a step-change in methane measurement and monitoring technologies. Further, Jigar, Ian, and Nick also discuss:Bridging financing gaps: The Loan Programs Office's role in financing climate and energy technologies to create “flywheels of irreversible momentum,” in Jigar's words. Momentum for methane: The range of tailwinds coalescing right now for methane measurement and mitigation that are accelerating the work of companies like LongPathThe oil and gas industry's role: What does the oil and gas industry think of trends in methane measurement and monitoring, whether from a technology perspective or with respect to new regulations coming to the fore in the U.S. to price methane emissions?Timestamps:00:03:31 - Loan Programs Office's Support for Climate Tech Companies00:04:40 - Methane's Impact on Global Warming vs. Lack of Financing00:05:16 - Economic Incentives to Address Methane Leaks00:08:33 - Technologies for Methane Detection and Monitoring00:10:26 - LongPath's Development and Commercialization00:15:15 - Safety Benefits of Novel Methane Monitoring00:18:45 - Operational and Compliance Challenges in Methane Management00:22:40 - EPA's Methane Regulations and Industry Impact00:27:29 - Potential Global Impact of Methane Management Technologies00:30:12 - Broader Economic and Environmental Benefits of Methane Reduction00:31:38 - LPO's Goals and Impact on Hard Tech Innovation00:33:40 - Working with the Loan Programs Office00:35:09 - Other Exciting Developments in Climate Tech and EnergyDon't miss out on this podcast if you're interested in learning more about the state of climate tech, the energy transition, and the role of novel geoengineering efforts in mitigating and adapting to climate change. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your favorite podcast platform.Learn more about LongPath Technologies on their website and LinkedIn: https://www.longpathtech.com/ / https://www.linkedin.com/company/longpathtech/Learn more about the DOE's Loan Programs Office on their website and LinkedIn: https://www.energy.gov/lpo/loan-programs-office / https://www.linkedin.com/company/doe-loan-programs-office/If you love listening to The Keep Cool Show,...
The Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office has a grandstand view of the energy transition. Where is it going next?Jigar Shah, one of the originators of the Energy Gang, now runs the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office, playing a key role in advancing clean energy projects. By helping to bridge the gap between R&D and large-scale deployment, it encourages private sector investment and supports the administration's work to achieve its net zero goals.Jigar was appointed Director of the LPO in March 2021 with a brief to “to rev those engines back up” after a quiet period under the Trump administration. He returns to the Energy Gang to discuss the progress he has made so far, and the goals he is working towards in the future. In particular, he talks about the hot topic of the moment in energy: how to meet increased demand for electricity driven by data centers for AI, new factories, and electric vehicles.Much of the new load being added to the electricity system will not be flexible. Data centers mostly need to be available 24/7. So how is the grid going to manage these growing demands? Host Ed Crooks is also joined by Amy Myers-Jaffe, Director of NYU's Energy, Climate Justice & Sustainability Lab, to discuss Jigar's views on the solutions to these challenges.Topics covered include Virtual Power Plants, enhanced geothermal and advanced nuclear. Those latter two are among the handful of sources of energy that we usually think about when we are discussing “clean firm power”. Geothermal in particular is generating a lot of buzz lately. What will it take to get it deployed at scale? Is it pulling ahead of advanced nuclear in the race to commerciality and large-scale deployment?The Energy Gang will be recording live from the Global Energy Transition event in June in New York. To secure a discounted ticket, use the ENERGYGANG500 discount code. Visit https://events.reutersevents.com/energy-transition/global-energy-transition-new-york to book.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the latest episode of the Rekhta Podcast, titled "Ik Aag Ka Dariya Hai - Jigar Moradabadi", host Ritesh delve deep into the life and works of the legendary Urdu poet, Jigar Moradabadi. Renowned writers Hussain Ayaz and Zia Zameer has written this episode discussing the layers of Jigar's profound poetry, which resonates with the eternal flames of passion and longing. Through anecdotes and analysis, the audience explore Jigar's unique style, his influence on Urdu literature, and the timeless themes of love, spirituality, and human emotions that are intricately woven into his verses. As listeners embark on this poetic journey, they uncover the essence of Jigar Moradabadi's artistry and his enduring impact on Urdu poetry. Tune in to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Jigar Moradabadi's poetry. #UrduPoetry #JigarMoradabadi #RekhtaPodcast #LiteraryLegacy
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming back Jigar Shah, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO). Jigar joined the LPO in 2021 and is the former founder of SunEdison and former co-founder of Generate Capital. As you may know, the LPO is equipped with more than $400 billion in loans and loan guarantees to help deploy innovative clean energy, advanced transportation, and Tribal energy projects in the US that support a cleaner and stronger energy economy. With 205 active applications and an average of 2.1 new applications per week, they are busier than ever. We were thrilled to visit with Jigar for an insightful update on the LPO's progress and preview of the LPO's planned activities at CERAWeek. In our discussion, we touch on growing electricity demand and the utility loan applications the LPO has received focused on demand flexibility, grid enhancement technologies, and virtual power plants. Jigar shares his perspective on increasing interest in geothermal, nuclear and next generation hydro projects, the cost of new energy infrastructure and the impact on electricity affordability, team developments at the LPO, carbon capture and sequestration projects, EPA regulations and their impact on energy plants (particularly coal plants), tech companies' focus on securing sufficient power for their operations to meet their growing power demands (see link to AWS Talen story from this week here), and market dynamics in methane detection and reduction technologies. We discuss the critical importance of permitting reform and the LPO's connectivity with permitting-related government offices, the Presidential election's potential impact on the LPO, financing mechanisms and the LPO's interest rates, and much more. Jigar is such a fun and upbeat guy and we always enjoy a visit with him. We also appreciate that he'll field any question we throw his way, especially our questions about the inner workings of Washington DC. Thank you, Jigar! Mike Bradley started the show by noting that this week was a light economic week with the January JOLTS Job Openings report being most watched. On the broader equity market front, AI euphoria seemingly pushes equities to new highs every week, but this week has witnessed a bit of a pullback. WTI has pulled back marginally, but still trades at the high end of its 3-month trading range. OPEC extended its 2mmbpd of production cuts through Q2'24. Physical crude markets seem tight given WTI time spreads continue to trade in steep backwardation. The 12-month natural gas strip is trading up from $2.55/MMBtu to $2.85/MMBtu on news that EQT Corp has made a strategic decision to curtail ~1bcfpd of gross production through the end of March (link here). Over the last 2 weeks, lower 48 natural gas production has averaged ~2bcfpd lower than in prior weeks. On the utility sector front, he highlighted the staggering 5-year capex plans being laid out on electricity utility Q4 calls. He noted the massive YTD performance of a handful of nuclear levered electricity equities, which look to be getting rerated markedly higher (by generalist investors) due to a more robust long-term earnings growth profile and the increasing likelihood of securing lucrative long-term datacenter electricity deals. He also noted that in time, the utility sector could also be rerated higher as investors begin viewing them more as growth stocks. Jeff Tillery and Brett Rampal also joined and added their perspectives and inquiries to the discussion with Jigar. For our COBT history buffs, today's episode marks Jigar's third guest appearance on COBT. He previously joined on Feb. 27, 2023 (episode linked
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Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Jigar Shah who is the Director for the Loan Programs Office(“LPO”) at the U.S. Department of Energy(“DOE”). Jigar speaks about Virtual Power Purchase Agreements(“VPPAs”), DOE's $3 Billion Partial Loan Guarantee to Sunnova's Project Hestia, and how the solar industry has to innovate. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market. This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets. Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects. He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio. Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio. He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young. Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business. Jigar Shah Jigar Shah is the Director for the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he leads and directs the organization's considerable loan authority within manufacturing, innovative project finance, and tribal energy. With more than 25 years of experience in clean energy, he is an expert in project finance, clean technology, and entrepreneurship, as well as a visionary leader and innovator in the field of sustainable infrastructure. Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Jigar Shah Loan Programs Office Website: https://www.energy.gov/lpo/loan-programs-office Loan Program Office Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/doe-loan-programs-office/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigarshahdc/ DOE content about VPPAs DOE Announces $3 Billion Partial Loan Guarantee to Sunnova's Project Hestia https://www.energy.gov/lpo/articles/doe-announces-3-billion-partial-loan-guarantee-sunnovas-project-hestia THE PATHWAY TO: VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS COMMERCIAL LIFTOFF https://liftoff.energy.gov/vpp/ Reneu Energy and Solar Maverick Podcast Holiday Fundraiser Reneu Energy and the Solar Maverick Podcast are having their Holiday Fundraiser and Networking Event on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm at Hudson Hall in Jersey City, NJ. Hudson Hall is a Czech Biergarten and Smokehouse. Benoy who is the CEO of Reneu Energy and host of Solar Maverick Podcast is one of the owners. It is $64 to attend. The Admission Fee goes to two charities that we are fundraising at the event which are Let's Share the Sun Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club and covering our expenses for the event. Appetizers will be served. We will be partnering with Grand Stand Sports & Memorabilia. They will be selling memorabilia proceeds will go to charities. At our last two events, we raised $1,450 for the Boys & Girls Club and $1,450 for Let's Share the Sun Foundation. We are raising money for both charities at this event. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please email Reneu Energy at info@reneuenergy.com. The eventbrite link is below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reneu-energy-solar-maverick-podcast-holiday-fundraiser-networking-event-tickets-739318971947?aff=oddtdtcreator We would like to thank our sponsors for the holiday fundraiser which is Summit Ridge Energy and SolaREIT. 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Jigar Shah is the director of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy. Last year, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, Congress allocated hundreds of billions of dollars for Jigar's office to lend out. The loans are supposed to go to companies that are helping the U.S. economy move away from fossil fuels. That can mean everything from building new nuclear plants to creating a giant hydrogen battery in an underground salt cavern. Jigar's problem is this: What's the best way to lend out all that money – and do it fast enough for the U.S. to meet its climate goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode covers everything to know about today's hospitality market with Jigar “Jay” Desai and King Jeremiah of NewGen Advisory. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Yannis Papadakis dives deep with Jigar and King about all aspects of the hospitality sector, ranging from current investment trends and franchising to what opportunities are worth investigating heading into 2024. Their wide-ranging conversation includes:Introductions and early career path movesKey mentors, lessons learned, and clarifying expectations in transactionsDaily habits, the importance of responsiveness, and nourishing relationshipsWhat makes hospitality unique from other asset classes and how to find opportunitiesKey evolutions in hospitality in the last 5-10 years, including technological advancements and shifting desired guest experiencesHow hospitality is slowly gaining favor after disruption from AirBnb, VRBO, and other lodging startupsThe basics, opportunities, and drawbacks of hotel franchising and what prospective owners need to knowA 30,000-foot overview of the hospitality sector today amid macroeconomic factors, differences among markets, and other variablesShifts in transaction velocity, who's entering/exiting the hospitality space today, and rising seller-financingHow tech such as AI and other innovations are transforming the hospitality sectorRapid fire questions and sign-offsAnd much more!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties.Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/ https://www.crexi.com/instagram https://www.crexi.com/facebook https://www.crexi.com/twitter https://www.crexi.com/linkedin https://www.youtube.com/crexiAbout Jigar “Jay” Desai:Jigar "Jay" Desai joined the NewGen Advisory team of Arizona in 2017. He is focused throughout the Southwestern regions of Texas to California, assisting clients with all their hotel and lodging transactional needs. Before joining the NewGen team, Jay was immersed in the financing and lending world with a large national bank, giving him a unique view into the lending world and providing the connections that allowed his clients to seek out financing for even the most challenging assets.Jigar graduated from the University of Arizona in 2011, attaining a dual degree from Eller College of Management in Finance and Real Estate. Jigar is a member and ambassador for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and holds certifications for Choice Hotels and Best Western and owns a few hotels himself. He has been in the hotel industry since the age of 9 working alongside his parents learning all sides of operations. About King Jeremiah:King Jeremiah brings more than 30 years of experience in the hotel business to the NewGen Advisory team in Arizona. He has a passion for hospitality, service, and a global perspective based on his work with hoteliers across the United States and more than 80 countries.King began his career in hospitality in his home country of Grenada, in the Caribbean. During his years at Berea College in Kentucky, he coupled his studies in Business Administration & Hotel Management with practical work experience at the historic Boone Tavern Hotel. After graduating with his Master's degree from Eastern Kentucky University, King continued as General Manager and Sales Director for many hotels in Kentucky. Starting in 2000, King joined Best Western Hotels and Resorts, where he held key corporate positions in Consulting, Branding, Training, and Quality Assurance for over 4000 hotels.Throughout his career, King has received many industry-leading designations, which include Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT), and Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA). He is also actively involved in the hospitality industry as a member of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers (NABHOOD), Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), and the Latino Hotel Association (LHA).
Welcome back to the show, Jigar Shah, Director, DOE Loan Programs Office. You've heard from Jigar, a commercial financing expert, before in Experts Only Podcast #104. Now, hear from him LIVE at RE+ with Experts Only host Jon Powers. "This recording took place at the PowerUp Live Podcast Stage at RE+ Las Vegas in 2023. PowerUp Live is where attendees can top-up on all things energy, featuring interviews with clean energy experts and conversations with podcasters around the industry. - SunCast Media" Thank you for tuning in!
Bailey recounts her second time getting to explore Mumbai, this time alongside her fiance and his sister, Tanvi, and brother-in-law, Jigar, who both live in this gigantic city. Discover what it's like to purchase fabric in India, learn about some significant landmarks and historical events that took place in Mumbai and find out what it's like to bargain for items when visiting shopping stalls. TRAVEL ARTICLE: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2023/06/26/india-trip-day-6-a-mumbai-adventure-march-19th-2022/ WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST TRIP TO INDIA: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2023/08/20/what-to-expect-on-your-first-trip-to-india/ WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/ ETSY COUPON: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BaileysWayDesigns?coupon=NEWCUSTOMER15 SHOP: https://baileyswaydesigns.etsy.com SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/support-the-show/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/distressedtojoyful.baileysway/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/distressedtojoyful_baileysway/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisheybailsdoing
The Inflation Reduction Act established the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) Program under the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office and appropriated $5 billion to help fund certain clean energy and carbon reduction projects through fiscal year 2026. In June, the Loan Programs Office released new guidance for the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program, which includes the EIR Program. On today's episode, Jigar Shah, director of DOE's Loan Programs Office, joins Alex Bond, EEI deputy general counsel of clean energy and climate, to discuss this guidance and to address some of the most common questions about the program. Listen to our episode “Reinvesting in Energy Infrastructure,” which also featured Jigar, to learn more about the program.
What will make this trip truly epic- the enchanting waterfalls, the mysterious caves, the adorable rhinos or a majestic living root bridge? Join Jigar Bhalani along with Godly and Revati, in the 1st episode of the Misadventures of a Sneaker podcast as they dive into his favourite India vacations - Meghalaya and Kaziranga. Get ready to be in stitches as Jigar shares hilarious stories and unforgettable encounters with random uncle, driver, security guard, restaurant owner and many more - a travel conversation that had us laughing non-stop throughout the entire recording! Do check out our blog (link in the show notes below) for Jigar's detailed itinerary, trip notes, captivating photographs, and insider information on the legendary restaurants and homestays he visited. For some hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, head over to our Instagram page, where we've uploaded ROTFL-worthy video excerpts. Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at: Email: misadventuresofasneaker@gmail.com Instagram: @misadventuresofasneaker Blog: Click here ------------------------------------- Want to know the guest better: Jigar on LinkedIn ------------------------------------- Quick view of the itinerary: Day 1: Land in Guwahati and head to Kaziranga. Afternoon safari and stay in Kaziranga Day 2: Kaziranga to Shillong. Stay in Police Bazaar area. Explore: - Lunch at Jiva veg (highway restaurant near Shillong) - Lady Hydari Park - Wards Lake - Explore street food Day 3: Shillong to Cherrapunji. Stay at Inn Sohra2 in Cherrapunji. Explore enroute: - Shillong peak - ML05 cafe - Mawphlang Sacred Forest - Dinner at Orange Roots restaurant Day 4: Explore around Cherrapunji: - Waterfalls (7 sisters falls, Nohkalikai falls, Wai Sawdong falls) - Mawsmai Caves - Did not explore, but comes highly recommended: - Garden of caves - Double decker root bridge - expect to climb around 3500 stairs one-way Day 5: Cherrapunji to Mawlynnong. Explore: - Wakaba falls - Single Living Root Bridge - Dawki River Day 6: Mawlynnong to Shillong. Explore: - Krang Suri falls - Dinner at Trattoria restaurant Day 7: Shillong to Guwahati. Explore: - Don Bosco museum in Shillong
Tesla is a household name, but few people have heard of the Loan Programs Office (LPO), one of Tesla's crucial early backers. Part of the US Department of Energy, the LPO is tasked with awarding government-backed loans to clean-tech. In 2010, it loaned Tesla $465 million to help it weather the fallout from the financial crisis and build out the production of the Model S. With the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act last summer, the LPO was supercharged. It now has more than $400 billion to help the US achieve its climate goals. Jigar Shah is the director of the LPO and joins Zero to give an exclusive on the organization's biggest ever loan: $9.2 billion to BlueOval SK, a joint venture between US auto giant Ford and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On. The money will be used to build battery factories for Ford's growing line of electric vehicles. Jigar explains why he chose to make this loan, how it fits into President Joe Biden's electric vehicle ambitions, and how he deals with the risks of investing in pioneering technologies. Read more: Read Bloomberg's deep dive on the Ford loan. The Department of Energy's liftoff reports Article: Tesla's shrewdest product is proving to be its charging network Article: Ford's electric pickup is built from metal that's damaging the Amazon A transcript of this episode Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd and our senior producer is Christine Driscoll. Special thanks to Ari Natter, Keith Naughton, Gabriella Coppola and Kira Bindrim. Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever wondered what it would take to get a clean energy transition loan from the US government? Jigar Shah knows all about it. An entrepreneur, podcaster, and director of the US Energy Department's Loan Programs Office, Jigar helps businesses fund their clean energy transition while offering thought leadership in the field. He recently sat down with BNEF Senior Editor Vandana Gombar to discuss his current role, available DOE loans and how companies can apply for them, and who should pick up the tab for new transmission capacity in the US. Complimentary BNEF research on the trends driving the transition to a lower-carbon economy can be found at BNEF on the Bloomberg Terminal, on bnef.com or on the BNEF mobile app. To find out about BNEF's Summits and to listen to more interviews, go to https://about.bnef.com/summit/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we have with us Jigar Shah, co-founder 82 Degree East, a skin care brand that he started along with Deepika Padukone. Jigar's journey, from an investment manager at a VC firm to managing investments for Deepika Padukone and finally co-founding a self-care brand with her, is nothing short of captivating.Jigar shares how the idea of starting 82°E came to life. Despite having Deepika Padukone as a co-founder, Jigar and Deepika veered away from banking solely on star power.They concentrated on creating a unique skincare brand committed to satisfying real consumer needs. From establishing an R&D center in Bangalore, catering to a global audience, Jigar also talks about how he and Deepika tackled the design and marketing aspects of their brand to differentiate it in a saturated marketplace.Subscribe to the 100x Entrepreneur podcast today for more inspiring and informative episodes on the entrepreneurial journey!
Jigar discusses his 20+ years pioneering the California cannabis market, surviving market downturns and how NorCal Cannabis Company is celebrating 420 this year.Learn more at www.hellofyllo.com/podcasts
Jigar Shah (@JigarShahDC on Twitter) is the director of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy. Mr. Shah was formerly the co-founder and President at Generate Capital, where he focused on helping entrepreneurs accelerate decarbonization solutions through the use of low-cost infrastructure-as-a service financing. Jigar also has the best laugh of any prior guest on the podcast and celebrated his two year anniversary at the DOE on March 3rd – the day we recorded. Topics: The mandate of the Loan Programs Office The calculus of leaving the private sector for the DOE The “alphabet soup” of government programs focused on the Energy Transition The laziness of big companies LPO loans – by invitation only Inspiring action where action wouldn't otherwise happen Why Jigar can't comment on a loan application to LAC for Thacker Pass Downstream battery investment vs upstream The contribution of recyclers Jigar Shah – the “long term lithium bull” “Friend-shoring” challenges Tesla What defines a “friend” of the US Supply chain risk management Rapid fire Closing comments on the BMO conference and lithium price
Today's guests are Ajay Kochhar, President, CEO, and co-founder at Li-Cycle, and Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at the United States Department of Energy. Jigar is a multi-time guest on the show and a friend of the pod, and he reached out to us to see if we'd want to record an episode discussing Li-Cycle's experience in applying for and receiving a conditional commitment from the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office for a loan of approximately $375 million to help Li-Cycle scale up their work with a production facility in Greece, New York near Rochester. We cover a lot of ground today. We reintroduce Jigar and the Loan Programs Office. For those of you who want to go deeper, you can visit the My Climate Journey pod archive for other episodes featuring Jigar, including one from a year ago with him and Rob Hansen of Monolith Materials. We also introduce Ajay and the business he's building with Li-Cycle to recover and recycle critical lithium-ion battery metals. Then we spend most of the conversation talking about how the Loan Programs Office works with prospective applicants as well as what Li-Cycle's experience was as an applicant. We learn how the LPO helps companies define and lay out their plans across a wide array of considerations, including, of course, financial and technical, but also their plans for community involvement, workforce development, environmental impact, permitting, and so much more. The LPO provides a unique role in the funding landscape for climate tech. Venture funding can help a company grow, and it can help a company navigate initial market risk. But for us to make a real dent in the climate problem, it's going to take moving atoms at scale. For infrastructure-heavy businesses, there's a need for sizable capital to put steel in the ground and build a production facility. It's possible for a startup to leverage a small pilot facility to prove that its technology can work, but to provide a commercial solution at a fully deployed scale, it may need to invest tens or hundreds of millions of dollars into infrastructure and facilities, and oftentimes, the venture debt markets are reticent to fund large, first of its kind build-outs. This is where the LPO plays a key role. A major takeaway from Ajay and Jigar's discussion is the significant partnership between the LPO and a company during the application process as they collectively uncover and work through assumptions and hypotheses together. In this episode, we cover: [4:43] Introduction to the Loan Programs Office [9:20] An overview of Li-Cycle and the company's success[14:14] $375 million loan from LPO to help scale Li-Cycle's hub and spoke approach [16:43] Importance of community engagement [20:28] An inside look at Li-Cycle's processing facilities and attention to safety[25:52] How the DOE evaluates projects and determines where investments are needed [29:12] Li-Cycle's first commercial facility in Rochester[31:09] How and why Li-Cycle decided to partner with the LPO [36:07] The application process for working with the LPO [42:42] The government's role in the diligence side [47:37] Ajay's thoughts on how the LPO terms may differ from future commercial loans [50:51] How Jigar has streamlined the LPO's process [54:23] Tips for companies seeking a loan from the U.S. DOEGet connected: Cody Simms Twitter / LinkedInAjay Kochhar Twitter / LinkedInLi-CycleJigar Shah Twitter / LinkedInLoan Programs Office MCJ 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 February 15, 2023.
We are excited to share with you this COBT Special Edition featuring our good friend Jigar Shah, Director of the US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO). The LPO is the largest private debt fund in the energy space with more than $400 billion available for innovative clean energy projects. As you will hear, Jigar and his team of 250 professionals at the LPO have immensely valuable insights as to what's really happening with early-stage companies and technologies across the energy spectrum. Jeff Tillery, Brett Rampal and I had the opportunity to visit with Jigar ahead of CERAWeek for a check-in and for a preview of DOE's plans for the event. It is amazing how much has transpired since our last COBT discussion about six months ago. In our conversation, we touched on the LPO's progress since Jigar joined, the 126 applications that have been processed seeking almost $120 billion in funds, Jigar's assessment that the US is in a deployment-forward position, how the LPO manages risk, harnessing the information that the LPO office receives, which new energy sectors are reaching a tipping point, and the Nuclear, Hydrogen, and Long Duration Energy Storage reports that the office is rolling out during CERAWeek. We also discuss how EPC contract availability is impacting emerging energy projects, the difference between “industrial policy” and “industrial strategy,” the IRA, remedying fragile supply chains, the CHIPS and Science Act's influence on loans and development, Fortune 500 companies and their role in the energy transition, and more. We greatly enjoyed talking with Jigar and have loved getting to know him over the last year. We hope you enjoy this Special Edition conversation as much as we did! As we wrap up, we also wanted to share with you some developments with our team. Our longtime friend and partner Colin Fenton has decided to pursue new opportunities in his career and we are certainly sorry to see him move on. His thoughtfulness and creativity will be missed and we wish him massive success in his future endeavors. All the best to Colin and to all of you as well!
The Loan Programs office holds the keys to $50bn in funding for Critical Materials projects. We're excited to share this interview with Jigar Shah, head of the LPO, who answers all Howard & Rodney's most pressing questions. 0:00 - 4:43 Pre-interview Banter 4:43 - 8:39 Introduction and context 8:40 - 11:15 Discussing the role of the Loans Project Office, the types of loans on offer and how they work. 11:16 - 15:07 How much capital can the Office deploy? 15:08 - 18:39 A detour to graphite: Does the government distinguish between natural / synthetic? Friendshoring? 18:40 - 25:10 It's time to build - lowering the cost of debt & the LPO's mechanisms 25:11 - 37:07 Albemarle's grant & the Corporate Welfare question 37:08 - 38:57 Implications of extraction technology delays for supply / funding projects outside the US? 38:58 - 41:14 How to recover LPO funding when something goes wrong? 41:15 - 53:48 Ioneer's DFS and partnership with Sibanye - does the LPO need an offttake or DFS to fund? Concluding words. If you like this video, please click the 'like' button and please also comment so we can improve our content going forward. Register your email at www.rkequity.com and follow Rodney and me on Twitter (@lithiumionbull @RodneyHooper13) and on LinkedIn. Please also subscribe here on YouTube to Rock Stock Channel to ensure full access to all our free content. And finally, if you find value in our content, please consider joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel ----- DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH Rodney and Howard are not financial advisors nor broker dealers, this video is for information purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please do your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity's website www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein
"We pay $10 billion per year for balancing the grid using natural gas, peaker plants, etc. when we could be paying that to households for those services instead."-Jigar ShahMy HighlightsHow smart and decarbonized is Jigar's home? (2:30)Business model innovation and unlocking decarbonization at scale (4:20)Deployment-led innovation (5:50)Moving from the 'what' to the 'how' (7:02)An overview of the Loan Programs Office (8:52)Where loans are targeted in the technology adoption lifecycle (14:30)Getting real estate owners to use loans to decarbonize their buildings (16:07)Virtual Power Plants (25:55)Connecting buildings to data communication streams (35:10)The scope of these incentives (44:35)Carveouts (46:18)You can find Jigar on LinkedIn.Watch on YouTube or read on the web.Get full access to Nexus.
Jigar Shah is the director of the loan office at the Department of Energy. For years, this division has had a modest amount of money, which it used to provide financing to promising projects in energy technology. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the loan office now has hundreds of billions of dollars at its disposal in order to build up US energy supply and accelerate the shift to renewables. We talked Jigar about how he plans to scale up his office and deploy that money in a productive way. Recorded on September 7th, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Businesses often rely on data to provide them with useful insights about the “what” — what is working and what isn't. But is there a way to uncover the “why”? Jigar Desai is the SVP of Engineering at Sisu, a data intelligence engine that uses automated analytics to determine why certain KPI changes occur. On this episode, Jigar explains the revolutionary technology behind the Sisu engine, what its implementation process involves, and how this very podcast could benefit from its use.Tune in to learn:What Sisu provides its customers (02:20)How Sisu offers recommendations after making its findings (15:30)The benefits of using Sisu (26:40)Which dimensions help Sisu make its determinations (30:30)Mentions:McKinsey & CompanyIT Visionaries is powered by Salesforce Platform and Dreamforce. Did you know all the very best Dreamforce sessions are available free on salesforce.com/plus? We recommend watching the Platform and MuleSoft keynote to get the down-low on doing more with less and increasing efficiencies with automation.Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
Hey Task Force! Back this week with episode 23 of the DER Task Force podcast. This time, the crew was joined by Michael Huerta, CEO and co-founder of PearlX. This is another long one and we cover a LOT of ground: * (0:00) Welcome to the ThunDERdome, getting to know Michael * (7:11) Michael gets DER-pilled by his wife, being thankful for the Lehman bankruptcy, favorite DER (plus we owe Kiran an apology), and F**K the widget* (24:50) What's PearlX? Bringing solar + storage to multi-family rental spaces, how vacancy-based underwriting works, widening access to DERs for LMI communities, multi-family owned vs multi-family rental buildings * (51:18) Texas vs California, long-gamma retailers and exposure to the fat tails, getting to the bottom of being financially long and physically short * (1:15:48) TexFlex (the program not the vibe), hitting the 4th derivative, short squeezes in Texas, serving LMI communities* (1:36:40) Cultural impacts of flexible energy systems, James is a hippie, envisioning the electropolis, what flexible systems mean for the resuscitation of community * (1:52:41) Dope or nope (plus Jigar is the first mayor of the electropolis)* (2:01:47) Biiiig shoutSSS Friendly reminder that you can always find us on Spotify, iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dertaskforcenews.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy.Jigar discusses how the Loan Programs Office operates in terms of lending and taking risks to achieve its goals. He gives the example of how it helped Tesla scale up, and how they are now working to support the conversion of the Intermountain Power Plant from coal to hydrogen. Jigar demonstrates the incredibly broad reach of the Loan Programs Office, especially now that they have significantly more funding since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. He also shares the fulfillment of working in the nation's capital at this time in history, when energy security has become a national priority. It is time to scale up to become energy independent, and to drive down energy costs and carbon in the process.
Today we had the pleasure of hosting Jigar Shah, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO). Jigar is a long-time entrepreneur and founder of Generate Capital and SunEdison before leaving the private sector in 2021 to join the LPO. In his current role, Jigar is responsible for leading and directing the organization's focus on connecting low-carbon technologies that are ready to scale with commercial financing. The LPO is the largest private debt fund in the energy space with more than $40 billion in loans and loan guarantees available for innovative clean energy, advanced transportation, and tribal energy projects in the United States. We were thrilled to visit with Jigar. Our discussion covered how Jigar is planning for the long-term while also navigating current industry volatility, the types of risk LPO is willing to take, the LPO team and culture, the office's fundamental mission, color on their robust transaction flow, energy infrastructure permitting issues, the importance and excitement of American energy entrepreneurialism, bridging the gap with traditional oil majors, investor observations, and more. We wrapped with Jigar's vision for the energy world in the next ten years. The Veriten team came in full force for today's session: Mike Bradley kicked us off with an overview of equity and commodity performance from the last week, noting US dollar strength, key upcoming events, and investor topics. Colin Fenton painted the big picture with global markets, price instability, and the Fed. Brett Rampal and Jeff Tillery peppered in their thoughts throughout our visit with Jigar. As always, thank you for your support and friendship!
The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of September 20th, 2022. Our guest is Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy. https://twitter.com/cleanpirates https://anchor.fm/poct https://www.energy.gov/lpo/ Please support us! https://anchor.fm/poct/support 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Jigar Shah 34:00 Eric's Articles 50:56 Lucas's Articles 56:15 Closing Links: https://www.thestar.com/business/mars/2022/08/23/cleantech-could-be-a-100-trillion-market-so-where-are-all-the-investors.html?rf https://www.svb.com/industry-insights/hardware-frontier-technology/construction-tech-startups-the-vc-funding-journey https://www.foreignaffairs.com/world/can-green-hydrogen-save-planet https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/09/20220912-sandia.html https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62892013 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poct/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/poct/support
This week on The Green Rush, Anne and first time host Kris Krane are back with a new episode with special guests Jigar Patel and Doug Cortina, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of NorCal Cannabis, one of the leading producers of indoor grow cannabis in the highly competitive California market. In a market filled with companies that have struggled or shuttered in the wake of the transition from gray market fully legalized and regulated cannabis, NorCal has emerged as a profitable company producing high quality products at competitive price points. In this episode, Anne and Kris connect with Jigar and Doug to discuss the state of the California Market, NorCal's ability to succeed where most have failed, their expansion plans into other states, and what the future of federal legalization and interstate commerce could mean for the company. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Jigar Patel and Doug Cortina, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of NorCal Cannabis. Links and mentions in the show https://norcalcann.com/ Links to the guest's company and social media accounts Jigar Patel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jigar-patel-94b4b6a2/ Doug Cortina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-cortina-19416843/ NorCal Cannabis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norcalcann/ NorCal Cannabis Twitter: https://twitter.com/norcalcann NorCal Cannabis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norcalcannabis/ NorCal Cannabis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norcalcann/ Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Nick Opich and Lewis Goldberg of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA Cannabis can help your cannabiz by visiting www.kcsa-cannabis.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: Twitter: @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true
Jigar Shah, Director of the Department of Energy's Loan Program Office, joins us to discuss the mission of the program and what it is working on right now. We talk about the types of deals that are relevant for the office, what Jigar views as the sweet spot in terms of size and debt for a project, how the pricing works, where he sees the renewable market going in the next five years and more.
A massive green hydrogen project in Utah has won a $504.4 million conditional loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office. The project, called Advanced Clean Energy Storage (ACES), will generate hydrogen from renewables and store it deep underground in what's called a salt dome. ACES will use that stored hydrogen to generate electricity in a hybrid power plant, running on both natural gas and hydrogen. ACES is one of the many planned hydrogen hubs in the U.S., and once completed it would be one of the largest in the country. The loan will finance an initial 220 megawatts of hydrogen production and 300 gigawatt hours of storage. What did it take to put this deal together, and what does it say about the future of hydrogen hubs more broadly? In this episode, Shayle talks to Jigar Shah, director of the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) about the project. The LPO is the government agency behind the conditional loan guarantee. Shayle and Jigar talk about what made this particular project attractive to the LPO. They talk about why the salt dome storage was essential to making the project work, and the other uses for hydrogen beyond power, such as a feedstock for ammonia production and other heavy industries. They also break down the difficulties in transporting hydrogen and the need to site hydrogen production near consumption. Catalyst is supported by Antenna Group. For 25 years, Antenna has partnered with leading clean-economy innovators to build their brands and accelerate business growth. If you're a startup, investor, enterprise, or innovation ecosystem that's creating positive change, Antenna is ready to power your impact. Visit antennagroup.com to learn more. Catalyst is supported by Nextracker. Nextracker's technology platform has delivered more than 50 gigawatts of zero-emission solar power plants across the globe. Nextracker is developing a data-driven framework to become the most sustainable solar tracker company in the world – with a focus on a truly transparent supply chain. Visit nextracker.com/sustainability to learn more.
Get a 15% discount to attend Midwest Solar Expo with discount code: CPH15. www.MidwestSolarExpo.com/, the premier B2B solar and clean energy event in the region. The first Tesla Model S came to be with an initial half-billion-dollar loan from the Department of Energy. SpaceX was saved by a loan from NASA. The might of the federal government paired with the indomitable will of an entrepreneur equals a bridge to bankability. A successful model exists for scaling up decarbonization, and a tenacious entrepreneur's first step is to the front door of the Loan Program Office.Jigar Shah is the Director for the Loan Program Office at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Previously, he founded SunEdison and served as President and Co-Founder of Generate Capital. In his current role, Jigar works with technologies that are ready to scale the transition to a global clean energy economy. He oversees the planning and execution of the organization's over $40B of authority within manufacturing, innovative project finance and tribal energy. On this episode of Clean Power Hour, Jigar joins Tim to discuss historical patterns in green energy financing, the many viable technologies still awaiting commercialization and how to identify your best and highest use professionally.Listen in for a deep dive into decarbonization technology funding complete with rich detail, directly from a legitimate pioneer in the field.Key TakeawaysHow a DOE loan to an industry sparks lending confidence from private banks down the lineThe influence of state-level policies on lending, e.g.: California's electric vehicle (EV) mandates Jigar's take on why strong will and heart is required to reach the “bridge to bankability”Why the Loan Program Office is a safe place for founders unfamiliar with commercializationThe perceived tension between improving existing technologies and deploying them as-isWhat equity stage a company should be when applying for a DOE loanExamples of long-established technologies plagued by inertia: green cement and green hydrogenThe differences at play in decarbonizing steel vs. cementThe learning curve benefit: a doubling of adoption of technologies equals 20% lower priceWhy the process of discovery is worth losing moneyThe plans for a national carbon dioxide sequestration pipelineThe major investment in direct air capture technologies to come from Stripe, Meta and GoogleThe future decarbonization goals we have to meet as a nation by 2035 and 2050How each individual can find their “best and highest use,” be it local activism or a fearless pursuit of bringing new technologies to a commercial marketConnect with Jigar Department of EnergyJigar on TwitterJigar on LinkedInConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tgmontague@gmail.com Review Clean Power HoCorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/ Twice a week we highlight the tools, technologies and innovators that are making the clean energy transition a reality - on Apple,
nikki & ria discuss with their special guest jigar patel (@jigpat30) about ultimatums when it comes to the latest netflix reality tv show, their own personal experiences, and their lessons learned along with reflection. follow the shy & salty podcast @shyandsalty on instagram, brought to you by nikki koplitz @nikkikoplitz & andria martinez @andriarebeca_. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shysalty/support
A year ago, the industry was mildly shocked to learn that Jigar Shah, Industry Icon, Entrepreneur, Investor & Visionary would be joining the US Department of Energy to head the infamous Loan Program office(LPO). The LPO is notably responsible for the Title XVII program that invested in companies like Tesla, Ford, Nissan and a large number of solar energy companies/projects. A year on, I wanted to check-in with Jigar to learn how his first year went, where he's seeing the trends for 2022 & beyond, and how the solar industry would fare in the portfolio for the remainder of his tenure. We touch on 3 key areas (and a few other 1st-heard-on-SunCast moments): A Portfolio Summary Report Is there still a place for Solar at LPO? Jigar's Journey to Federal Service & what the job opportunities look like You didn't click on this episode to read a bunch, likely you need no convincing, so get to listening. ;-) If you want to connect to today's guest or find links to all the research I drew from or Jigar references in the episode, check out the https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/ (show notes) over on the blog. SunCast is presented by https://www.mysuncast.com/sungrow (Sungrow), the world's most bankable inverter brand. You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you, here: https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors (www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 435 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ (LinkedIn) or email.
Keith Cronin: Solar MBA instructor on HeatSpring! Keith sold his Hawaii solar company Island Energy Solutions to Jigar Shaw of SunEdison in 2007 after knowing Jigar since 2002. Keith has been teaching his Solar MBA class for just over a decade with co-instructor and attorney Chris Lord. They have taught many students, including oil and gas refugees. Keith Cronin does consulting via his company Sun Hedge with clients all over the world, including the Department of Defense. He has lived in many different countries throughout his solar career. Listening to this podcast will give you insight into the process for developing large solar projects and systems to run your growing business. Final wise words from Keith Cronin: Fail more quickly Stumble ahead Don't be afraid Ask questions Learn from others and you'll be glad you did! Click here to find out more about Keith Cronin's classes! Make sure to stop by www.SolarSEAN.com for a life altering experience! Knowledge is power and power times time is energy! Thanks, Sean
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