Podcasts about renewable

Summary: On Episode 8 of Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, host Craig Zalizer from PCDN.global interviews Manuela Guzman, a serial innovator and entrepreneur, about building a career in sustainability. The main topic of discussion is the urgency of addressing climate change and the importance of systemic solutions, such as renewables, for companies regardless of industry. The speaker emphasizes the need for people to be at the core of strategies for addressing these challenges and focuses on sectors such as technology that reduces emissions, agriculture, and mental health and well-being. They also talk about their own career path in sustainability, from internships and job opportunities to their current role at Top Tier Impact as the head of Community, responsible for managing a global network of events and collaborations related to impact and sustainability. Additionally, the challenges of sustainability in countries like Colombia are discussed, including greenwashing and the need for industry policy regulation. The episode also touches on upskilling for careers of the future and challenges faced by those from the Global South trying to enter the field. Overall, the episode provides practical insights into the world of sustainability careers and the importance of taking action towards a greener future. Don't forget to share and rate The Social Change Career Podcast on your favorite platforms.   Timestamped Overview  [00:03:00] Manuela discusses their pursuit of sustainability and the importance of connecting various disciplines to improve systems and create a better planet. [00:06:02] The speaker's interest in sustainability was sparked by a teacher who introduced the concept during university. She became passionate about it and chose to pursue a career in sustainability. [00:08:29] Manuela pursued internships and job opportunities that aligned with their genuine interest in sustainability. She worked for a year at Selena, a company whose values resonated with their own, before becoming a digital nomad and joining Nomads Giving Back. Working in teams with diverse people and industries has been a priority for the author in their career journey. [00:14:34] Tips for working remotely as someone from the Global South: - Language skills are crucial - Networking with people in person and digitally is important - Taking courses from reputable universities can boost your CV - Connection and networking can lead to mentorship and upskilling opportunities [00:20:53] Future jobs will require measuring impacts. Green jobs are available in all industries. Corporate work and traditional education may not be as relevant in the future. Online courses from reputable universities are important. [00:23:56] Study ESG instead of Corporate Social Responsibility. Voice Academy offers great courses and there is a well-done master's at the University of Valencia. Also recommended is studying the transition that humanity is going through through different disciplines. [00:28:31] The person is skilled in communication, particularly in diverse environments, and has a passion for impact investing and sustainability. They were hired for their ability to adapt to different environments and build relationships in their previous role as head of community. [00:31:06] As head of community, responsible for events and member support, covering various sectors with a focus on sustainability and impact. Manages collaborations and interviews applicants for community values. Has diverse skills in marketing and communication. [00:40:51] Urgent action is needed to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and social issues. Renewable energy is necessary, but a systemic approach is needed. Focus should also be on agriculture, technology, and people's well-being. [00:47:20] Software Impact connects investors, start-up founders, and professionals in impact and sustainability through its membership at $350/year. They offer events, including an ambassador program in 20 cities, to accelerate connections and promote growth in the impact space. Anyone interested in connecting in the impact space can access events through TTI, including corporates, founders, and investors.   PCDN.global News Check out previous Seasons & Episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast. Become a member of the PCDN Career Campus to get daily access (to job opportunities) community (network with other impact professionals); learning with sector-experts and exclusive workshops as well as weekly office hours. Basically a cup of coffee or two for a 24/7 career center for impact professionals.        

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday May 12 , 2023:[00:30] An Alberta wildfires update[2:00] Unplugged and offshore: The risks associated with 14,000 unplugged oil and gas wells in the Gulf[6:30] Renewable energy and 266,410 square miles[13:00] A sneak peek into our electric vehicle future Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thursday – We talk renewable energy, college loan forgiveness, secrets that spouses keep from each other, the border crisis and eating inside a fast-food restaurant. Rauce Thoughts on bad voices for radio. Plus, WOKE News, Trivia & Last Call.

Alexandra DaCosta is one of the few female CEO's in the Bitcoin Mining industry and a former head of ESG & Impact investing at Cantor Fitzgerald, Alexandra heads Aspen Creek Digital Corporation, a renewably-powered BTC mining start-up launched in 2022 that recently raised a $8M Series A despite the current downturn in bitcoin mining and crypto. ACDC is catalyzing the decarbonization of power generation by creating the world's leading fleet of renewably powered data centers. Coupling financial ingenuity and energy expertise, we develop behind-the-meter data centers with new renewable power projects to deliver carbon transparency, reduce power price volatility and add renewables to the grid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://youtu.be/olF8GU7Y3NgMatt and Sean talk about the buzz around toroidal propellers and the ever evolving research.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why is this Propeller Getting So Much Attention?: https://youtu.be/UzYHO4tksTc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

The Texas Legislature is now in the final days of considering a spate of bills that could change how the state's electricity market functions. In this episode, Doug Lewin, who has been tracking energy-related legislation at the Texas Capitol for more than 20 years, explains the surge in distributed generation, the huge amounts of solar and storage coming onto the ERCOT grid, the prospects for a Texas capacity market, and why his first priority would be to “weatherize, weatherize, weatherize” the state's gas plants, homes, and businesses. (Recorded May 5, 2023.)

Steve Gruber discusses news and headlines.    https://www.michigannewssource.com/2023/05/under-democrat-legislation-in-michigan-nuclear-power-is-renewable-in-2035-but-not-before-that/

We all want to avoid relationships that are constantly on life support. There's a whole book of the Bible that is essentially a case study for how to do this. Come Sunday to hear what this book has to say about the single-most important thing you can do right now (whether you are in a relationship or not) that will help you avoid misery in romance.

https://youtu.be/6h_3X3yiL2UMatt and Sean talk about the size and impact of floating wind turbines. Does it really make sense to make wind turbines this large? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Are Floating Wind Turbines So Huge? https://youtu.be/83FqqfODmmg?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

Finnish international oil company Neste has created Neste MY Renewable Diesel. Neste's Matt Lueck stops by the show to talk about his company's ambitious plans. 

Speakers  Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Oil and Commodities Research Thomas Palmer, Vice President of US Food Producers and Food Retailers This podcast was recorded on Apr 28, 2023. Wholesale diesel price in NY Harbor fell 37% from year ago levels, spurring worries of an impending recession. But the weakness in the US demand for diesel—fuel used in everything from trucks to construction equipment—is not a new phenomenon. Similar to gasoline, we observe that American truckers have been driving more on less. Data show that while demand for petroleum diesel has stagnated, consumption of biofuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel has been growing. In 2022, biofuels accounted for 4% of total US diesel supply, a share that is projected to increase to 15% by 2030.   This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related reports at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-4395279-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.  

Finnish international oil company Neste has created Neste MY Renewable Diesel. Neste's Matt Lueck talks about his company's ambitious plans.Follow the Drilling Deep PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows

This week we recorded in between bill hearings with Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy Consulting and host of the Texas Power Podcast. Renewable energy is a big part of the Texas economy. We talked to Doug about some positive advancements this legislative session and work that still needs to be done to protect renewable energy. Check out Doug's podcast at www.renewableenergyworld.com/the-texas-power-podcast/

After going through a dark place and shedding all of the things he thought he was, he decided to start from scratch and make an effort to live a more intentional and authentic life. This led to him trading in his life in Hollywood for a ranch life in Texas. Tune in to hear more about his soul awakening and the renewable life he's created!

Brian Callnan discusses New Hampshire Electric Cooperative's Transactive Energy Rate pilot program and how the energy sitting in electric vehicle batteries can provide additional value to the owner and the grid.… Read More

Jim Murchie heads Connecticut-based Energy Income Partners, an investment firm that focuses on “poles, wires, pipes, and tanks.” In this epsiode, Murchie talks about why the best investing returns come from “natural and legal monopolies,” why shareholders took “the credit card away” from oil and gas drillers, and why despite its many challenges, the U.S. energy sector continues to lead the world. (Recorded March 24, 2023).

Renewable generation projects are set to make this future fuel widely available. And it's much more versatile than you think. Read the story here.

Welcome to Sovereign Truth, podcast series hosted by Autumn Bensette & Alexandra Covucci, two friends, colleagues, and coaches who've walked a long road back to their own sovereign truths, and have fallin in love time and again with the process of coming back home to themselves. This series is a place where you're invited to explore the edges of your own sovereign truth as the hosts share theirs: their stories, concepts, ideas, and the things that have landed most in their hearts and nervous systems to impact their businesses, their relationships, and their lives. The goal is to have you walking away feeling a little bit closer to yourself and your potential, whether an episode hits you like a cold plunge for the psyche, or wraps around you like a cozy blanket of your own humanity. On today's episode, Autumn and Alexandra explore the unexpected path to renewable and sustainable momentum for entrepreneurs, coaches, and any creative human who has something important to bring to the world. They discuss the ideas around what's conditioned as momentum v. what actually creates sustainable momentum while also honoring the human experience. What you can expect to hear more about in this episode: Their vision for Sovereign Truth, and how Autumn and Alexandra came together to bring you their interwoven brilliance and medicine The conditioned v. the renewable experience of momentum, and how to start looking at your process through a renewable lens How the very things we're told to do are often the antithesis of momentum How “going smaller” can actually be a launch pad for sustainable energy and higher productivity The different levels of goals, and how to discern what goals are right for the season that you're in How being the most honest version of yourself can get you to where you want to go, faster And so much more… To connect deeper with Autumn, her community and offerings: IG: @autumnbensette or www.instagram.com/autumnbensette Check out my free Inner Nourishment Embodiment Guided Meditation to embody deeper self-love, peace and gratitude: https://autumnbensette.podia.com/inner-nourishment-guided-embodiment-meditation & to connect deeper with Alexandra, her community and offerings: IG: @alexandracovucci or www.instagram.com/alexandracovucci

Building on our 2022 series of Beijing Energy Network roundtables on young professionals in the field of sustainability and sustainable energy, Environment China has been interviewing various sustainable energy young professionals about their experiences and outlooks. In this episode of the series, we talk to Lai Shengling of Vestas. Shengling is a wind resources and micro-site selection engineer for the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas in the Asia-Pacific region. He is mainly responsible for the pre-sales technical support of Vestas, including wind resource and climate condition assessment of the wind farm, calculation of power generation, load verification and safety. In this episode of our podcast we'll explore: A day in the life of a renewable energy engineer Differences between the Australian and New Zealand markets and the Chinese market The dilemmas Vestas faces in the Chinese market Renewable energy and renewable engineering jobs  

During this week's episode of the AgriBiz Show hosted by Rusty Halvorson, we check on weather and planting plans with Shaun Nelson of Rush River Seed and Chemical, and Levi Taylor of Crop Innovations, LLC.  Also, market analyst Mike Krueger talked about the potential implications of the booming renewable diesel industry during a webinar hosted by the Northern Crops Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Neil and Will have a conversation with Tom Gellrich of the H2-CCS Network and Co-Organizer of the 2023 Appalachian Renewable Natural Gas Conference.  Renewable Natural Gas or RNG is different in that instead of extracting materials from the earth, it is the conversion of waste and other organic materials into energy - combating climate change along the way.  Take a listen as Tom speaks to the RNG Conference and the opportunities in Appalachia in regards to the growing market.  You also might hear Neil's energy for the episode and how he now has justification in regards to his own waste.  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: New Frontier! Appalachian RNG Conference 2023 - https://rngconferences.com/product/appalachian-rng-conference-2023/  New Frontier - www.newfrontierbrand.com/  Reclaiming Appalachia - www.reclaimingappalachia.org  Diversified Energy and ARCH2 proposal - www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/empire-diversified-energy-to-be-included-in-appalachian-regional-clean-hydrogen-hub-application-to-the-department-of-energy-301799945.html 

On Texas Matters: The assault continues on free and fair elections by the Texas legislature.Many citizen complaints to the Texas Commission on Evironmental Quality could be ignored in the future.And why Texas could be making big bucks in the new green economy but state leaders are holding it back.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Sally Jacquemin, Vice President and General Manager, Power and Utilities, Aspen Technology, and Ron Beck, Senior Director, Solutions Marketing, Aspen Technology, to discuss electrification in the oil, gas and processing industries, including the use of renewables and microgrids.

Looking for ways to incorporate renewable energy solutions into your decarbonization roadmap? Our expert panel will provide insight on the latest technologies and solutions now available to data centers and telecom networks as we transition our energy grids off fossil fuels. We will talk about the pros and cons for nuclear, hydrogen, wind, solar, renewable natural gas, responsibly sourced gas and more and how we can best explore these solutions to cut our carbon reliance in our infrastructure industry and beyond.

It's no secret that leaders around the world are searching for ways to decarbonize their electric power grids. While solar panels and wind turbines have been the main options utilized in this effort in recent years, both are intermittent resources. Therefore, backup generation is required to keep power grids reliable. In many situations, that means installing diesel-fueled power generators. In fact, there's been a significant increase in diesel generator sales as wind and solar capacity have increased. “Right now, 90% of the backup power is diesel-powered,” Jim Bunsey, director of commercial business development with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. “It's been tremendous growth in diesel-powered backup power and that's where we can really start to bring propane into play,” Bunsey said. Yet, even as propane is used to supplant diesel-fueled backup systems, it can also be used to displace other grid-connected power generators, thereby reducing carbon emissions. “As we look at decarbonization, we look at the carbon intensity, or the full lifecycle of a product, of where it's generated, how it's transmitted, and how it gets to its end source where it's being used,” Bunsey explained. He noted the national average carbon intensity score for the U.S. power grid is 130. Propane, meanwhile, has a carbon intensity score of only 79. “So, right now, from switching from the electric grid to propane-powered power generation, we've now moved our carbon intensity score from 130 to 79. That's a great savings. That's available today with our infrastructure for developing propane, for storing propane, for moving propane, and gives that carbon intensity score—79 is really good,” he said. “It starts us on the path to zero. So, as we decarbonize, we look at the electric grid, we look at other products, we're working our way down.” But Bunsey sees a future where propane is even less carbon intensive, and it's not too far in the distance. “The most exciting thing that's coming is renewable propane,” he said. “Renewable propane has been being used for about five, six years right now. It's being delivered.” While quantities are still limited at present, and most of the renewable propane produced today in the U.S. is being shipped to California where carbon credits are making it more affordable, Bunsey expects the volume of renewable propane to increase as major suppliers start to come onboard. “That gives us a clear path to zero. We can step it down,” he said. “There's renewable propane that's being delivered today that has at-the-source carbon intensity of about 11. And then, delivered on-site, because that's where you've got to look at the whole lifecycle—what does it take? We're going to develop this fuel. We're going to ship it. We're going to go to the end-use. By the time it gets to the end use in California, they're at 20.5 today. That was the last quarter. That's what they're using right now with renewable propane,” said Bunsey. “There's a clear path right now for people, for their decarbonization, and we can get our path to zero.”

*Renewable energy projects may face more oversight and regulation in the future.  *Winter wheat conditions are poor across the country.  *JBS pays $25 million in a price fixing lawsuit.  *Tighter beef supplies can create challenges.  *Rural land sales in Texas are still fetching premium prices.  *Liver flukes are common in cattle across many areas of Texas.  *East Texas turkey season begins in just a few days.  

Zabrina Johal is a former U.S. Navy officer who, among other jobs, managed nuclear operations on the carrier USS Carl Vinson. In this episode, Johal talks about her work at General Atomics, including the firm's work on fusion, the supply chain issues that must be overcome for fusion to be commercialized, thermo-nuclear propulsion, TRIGA reactors, and why the Navy plays a critical role in projecting American power around the world. (Recorded March 28, 2023.)

Join Dr. Jeff Goldmeer and Brian Gutknecht as they kick off an exciting three-season journey to introduce listeners to GE Vernova and share how our leading technology and solutions companies have “the energy to change the world.”  The adventure begins with a conversation around sustainability, decarbonization, and electrification before diving into a discussion with leaders of GE Vernova's Renewable energy businesses: Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, and LM Wind Power.Follow Jeff & Brian on LinkedInLearn more about GE VernovaCatch up on older episodes of Cutting Carbon here or wherever you listen to podcastsFor more information, please visit www.ge.com/power/gas and follow GE's Power business on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the Cutting Carbon podcast here and please consider subscribing to the podcast on your player of choice.

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1922 Bombay #2/2: #Bestof2022: Solar must increase by more than 600% by 2050.  #Markets: Reservoir Renewable Solar.  Rafael Almeida, ##NatureMagazine   Rafael M. Almeida is an assistant professor in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01525-1

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1922 Bombay Plague Hospital #1/2: #Bestof2022: Solar must increase by more than 600% by 2050.  #Markets: Reservoir Renewable Solar.  Rafael Almeida, ##NatureMagazine   Rafael M. Almeida is an assistant professor in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01525-1

Sunnova Energy President and CEO John Berger joined the podcast from the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference to discuss solar energy deployment in the U.S. Sunnova Energy is an American residential and commercial solar energy company based in Houston, Texas. Also joining from the sidelines of the energy conference is former U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. Moniz, the founder of the think tank Energy Futures Initiative, discussed how current geopolitical events might impact the clean energy transition. 

Vinod Khosla provides an insightful look at renewable energy - where we are today and where we need to be tomorrow, as well as the key criteria necessary to differentiate real solutions from niche opportunities. His focus is on solutions for China and India - how to identify them, the importance of cost, scaling, and carbon trajectory, and the policy prescriptions that can help drive innovation.  Vinod Khosla was a co-founder of Daisy Systems and founding Chief Executive Officer of Sun Microsystems. In 2004, driven by the need for flexibility and a desire to take on both "for profit" and for "social impact" ventures, he formed Khosla Ventures. Khosla Ventures focuses on both traditional venture capital technology investments and clean technology ventures. Originally published in May of 2009. Visit http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle/ImpactfulRenewableEnergy to watch the video.

Small Modular Reactors are a promising area of nuclear technology that may be the pathway forward to cheap, safe, and sustainable energy.Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Nuclear Power: Small Modular ReactorsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 390, April 13, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurSpecial Thanks to Last Energy https://www.lastenergy.comMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Small Modular Reactors are a promising area of nuclear technology that may be the pathway forward to cheap, safe, and sustainable energy.Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Nuclear Power: Small Modular ReactorsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 390, April 13, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurSpecial Thanks to Last Energy https://www.lastenergy.comMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renewable energy growth has been slowing yet demand is rising and investment is soaring. It a confusing picture for investors. So what exactly is going on? David Boyce, CEO for Schroders Greencoat North America, joins the pod to clear up the state of play in the renewables market, what the challenges are and the key investment themes over the 18 months. RUNNING ORDER: 00:24 - Part one: clearing up the confusing renewables picture 07:23 - Part two: the challenges and opportunities facing the energy transformation and the major players in it 17:55 - Part three: how renewable investments drive returns NEW EPISODES: The Investor Download is available every Thursday and will be released at 1700 UK time. You can subscribe via Podbean or use this feed URL (https://schroders.podbean.com/feed.xml) in Apple Podcasts and other podcast players. GET IN TOUCH: mailto: Schroderspodcasts@schroders.com find us on Facebook send us a tweet: @Schroders using #investordownload READ MORE: Schroders.com/insights LISTEN TO MORE: schroders.com/theinvestordownload Important information. This information is not an offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or to adopt any investment strategy. Any data has been sourced by us and is provided without any warranties of any kind. It should be independently verified before further publication or use. Third party data is owned or licenced by the data provider and may not be reproduced, extracted or used for any other purpose without the data provider's consent. Neither we, nor the data provider, will have any liability in connection with the third party data. Reliance should not be placed on any views or information in the material when taking individual investment and/or strategic decisions. Any references to securities, sectors, regions and/or countries are for illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions contained herein are those of individual to whom they are attributed, and may not necessarily represent views expressed or reflected in other communications, strategies or funds. The value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amounts originally invested. Exchange rate changes may cause the value of any overseas investments to rise or fall. Past Performance is not a guide to future performance and may not be repeated. The forecasts included should not be relied upon, are not guaranteed and are provided only as at the date of issue. Our forecasts are based on our own assumptions which may change. Issued by Schroder Investment Management Limited, 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU. Registered No. 1893220 England. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

This week, we're returning to the second part of the ongoing series with Dr Simon Michaux. If you haven't listened to the first part, I'd recommend you do and I'll put the link in the show notes, but the edited highlight is that Simon is a mining engineer who is dedicated to crunching the numbers that nobody else bothers to crunch - of how much stuff there is: key stuff, like copper and lithium and cobalt and concrete - and where it comes from and how much power it takes to dig it up and move it around and where that power might come from. Our original plan for this 2nd part in our conversation was to explore Michaux' hierarchy of needs - the logistical things we'll need as we move to a low entropy, post-carbon, (which is to say, post-fossil-fuel) world. Everything in these conversations is predicated on the understanding that we've got to where we are by burning fossil fuels, which is to say concentrated ancient sunlight, laid down over millions of years - millions of years ago - and that this sudden access to vast quantities of readily transportable energy has changed who we are. Our civilisation is built on this stuff. But we haven't necessarily used it wisely. If I had time, I might write the counter-factual history where we discover oil in a culture that isn't predicated on power hierarchies and the accumulation of resources to the few by the many. But we don't live in that culture. We live in this one and we've burned more oil since 1995 than the whole of the rest of human history before that point. In doing so, we've brought ourselves to the point where the entire ecosystem on which we depend is breaking down and we need urgently to step back and think differently. Which is the entire point of this podcast - what does the thinking differently look like? How can we connect to the web of life in a way that allows us to play a constructive, regenerative part in a flourishing web? What are the spiritual and psychological and conceptual shifts this will take and how best can we make those shifts?In all those questions, I've tended to take for granted, for instance, the idea that we need to shift to renewable sources of power without actually thinking about whether that was a logistical possibility. Which is where Simon comes in because he does think about these things and he has the numbers to back it up. He gave his baseline talk 91 times in 2022 - sharpening it at every iteration - and now he's talking at governmental level to people who are listening, even if they don't yet know quite what to do. Unless you're listening in Scandinavia, he is probably not talking to your government. But he should be. So part of the reason for continuing the conversation is so that we - all of us who care - can get our heads around reality and then we can use that understanding to create governance systems that work. Link to Part 1 with Simon https://accidentalgods.life/transforming-industry-to-create-a-genuine-green-revolution/Balanced Resource Economy Paper https://www.centrumbalticum.org/files/5598/BSR_Policy_Briefing_2_2023.pdfSimon's Site https://www.simonmichaux.com/Alice Friedman site https://energyskeptic.com/Alice Friedman - When the Trucks Stop Running https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/27136955The Venus Project https://www.thevenusproject.com/Sam Harris TED Talk on AI https://youtu.be/8nt3edWLgIgBiomimicry Institute https://biomimicry.org/what-is-biomimicry/

Peter Rietkerk discusses how a public agency could do a better job than Pacific Gas & Electric and the South San Joaquin Irrigation District's 18 year endeavor to provide retail electric service in California's Central Valley.… Read More

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This episode contains: We talk about April and it's Fools. Ben did some axe throwing, and his kid out-paced him. Devon attempts to get his kids to be quieter this episode, to varying degrees of success. Steven sick.  This Week in Space: Scientists observe flattest explosion ever seen in space. Explosions in space are almost always spherical, but this one was not. What is an FBOT? Fast Blue Optical Transient, and it is very rare, first discovered in 2018.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230330210745.htm  Some Good News? Maybe?: Renewable energy outpaced coal this year. According to the Energy Information Administration, wind, solar, hydropower, biomass and geothermal generated 21% of US power in 2022, exceeding coal by 1%. Natural Gas, which is a fossil fuel, still generates a lot of power. The US is having trouble with it's aging power grid, making connecting renewables more difficult.  https://www.popsci.com/environment/renewable-energy-generation-coal-2022/  Big Question: How come we're not more jazzed up as a society about climate change? We talk about the struggles of climate change and how difficult it is to even imagine changing things in our current society. Steven talks about the Apple TV+ show Extrapolations and how it tells our future story. Our final answer? Vote.  Science Fiction: We couldn't be all dour this episode, so we lighten things up with some talk about The Mandalorian and Picard. We're having issues with Mando, but Picard is finally firing on all cylinders. Neat. 

A bill limiting abortion to six weeks of pregnancy is on its way to becoming law in Florida; state legislators want to expand the use of renewable natural gas; Jax River Jams; and What's Good Wednesday.

Renewable natural gas (RNG), made from the decomposition of organic waste like livestock manure, is not necessarily net-zero if it's burned to run a turbine or drive a car. But what if the RNG is not burned, but is rather pyrolyzed, breaking it down into hydrogen and another product called "carbon black," an essential component of car tires, among other things? Then the hydrogen can be used and the carbon black can be sold in solid form instead of releasing the carbon into the atmosphere. From its Nebraska-based plant, Monolith converts renewable methane into both green hydrogen and carbon black using the world's largest plasma torch (more about that in the episode). Now they are developing a commercial clean hydrogen operation, which they will use to create ammonia to sell for fertilizer. Join us for our conversation with Monolith co-founder and CEO Rob Hanson to learn about methane pyrolysis, the markets for carbon-negative industrial products, and how the Inflation Reduction Act is supporting green (or clean) hydrogen production processes (like Monolith's) in the United States.Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.Contact us at contact@climatenow.comVisit our website for all of our content and sources for each episode.

On today's episode of The American Land Man Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Blake Shelby. Blake is a fellow Whitetail Properties land specialist in Louisiana and Arkansas! Blake brings a wealth of knowledge of the entire land-buying process to the table. We discuss: -Growing up in the Outdoor Industry -What it really takes to be a Whitetail Properties Land Specialist -First impressions of LandGate -Utilizing LandGate to sell his first 7 figure property -Renewable energy in land sales -How to use LandGate for market and price trends -Pro's and Con's of solar panels And so much more! Connect: -https://www.whitetailproperties.com/agents/blake-shelby -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerWhitetailProperties -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerFacebook -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerYouTube -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerInstagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neil-hauger/support

The electric grid in in America's northeast industrial heartland is in the midst of profound transformation. In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg talks with Kenneth Seiler who is vice president for PJM Interconnection. Seiler talks about how the electric system is rapidly evolving with PJM evaluating 2,700 new major grid related projects. “We just went through the interconnection reform process to get those most-ready projects out the door.” said Seiler.There are some difficult challenges to getting new projects connected to the grid.“There's a lot of energy being put on this right now to address any number of these issues whether it's the queue reform and the bottlenecks that we're experiencing based on the volumes we've been seeing; whether it's supply chain issues; whether it's the financing; whether it's local opposition.” Within PJM, there are 1,500 generation units touched by the transmission grid. “With the amount of renewables that we're seeing with solar and wind and storage facilities, that number will increase greatly,” Seiler said. “I don't know what that number will be in the next five years but I will tell you that a lot of the people who are looking to build solar panels and solar farms right now are looking to interconnect at the same exact spot where we have a retired fossil unit,” he said.Kenneth Seiler has been with JPM Interconnection for 23 years. He is responsible for all activities related to resource adequacy, generation interconnection, interregional planning and transmission planning, including the development of the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.Prior to joining PJM, Seiler worked for Metropolitan Edison Company/GPU Energy for nearly 14 years in various operations and engineering roles. Seiler earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College.

Nate Adams explains how to electrify homes in cold climates, which policies and incentives actually support home electrification, and the problems we must solve to reach net zero emissions by 2050.… Read More

Renewable, sustainable energy has made strides in the last 20 years with developments in solar and wind power, but much of the field still struggles to move forward from traditional fossil fuels. Today's guest has broken new ground on a uniquely clean, and extremely effective energy technology.Robert Piconi is Chairman and CEO of Energy Vault, developers of sustainable energy storage solutions. Prior to Energy Vault, Robert was founder and CEO of Pantheon Healthcare Group, and he also served as group at the Danaher Corporation. His earlier experience includes roles of increasing responsibility at Fortune 500 public companies, including the Diversified Energy Group at Amoco and British Petroleum, as well as executive leadership roles at Bell Labs Lucent Technologies. Robert holds a BS/BBA from Notre Dame, and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.We talk to Robert about his early career, the energy storage market, and Energy Vault's huge runway for growth. Highlights: Robert's transition from the fossil fuel market to renewables (2:51) Energy Vault's story and services (5:06) How Robert spotted a gap in the market (6:37) Energy Vault's growth and expansion tactics (9:02) The Inflation Reduction Act and impact on business (12:38) How the unique gravity storage method works (14:25) Target audience and customers (17:29) Robert explains the business's economic model (21:46) Energy Vault's leadership team (24:10) The future of the business and new projects (25:49) Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteRobert Piconi on LinkedInEnergy Vault on InstagramEnergy Vault on LinkedInEnergy Vault WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

Matt Brandrup heads the Rural Electric Supply Cooperative, a Wisconsin-based coop that provides utility products to electric coops in several states in the Midwest. In this episode, Brandrup talks about the “staggering increases” he is seeing in the cost of transformers, conductors, and other utility products (up an average of 18% in 2022 alone), transformer shortages, labor shortages, the special types of steel needed by the industry, and why tight market conditions are likely to persist for years to come. (Recorded March 23, 2023.)

Renewables are growing but don't always behave the way you want them to.  This year's topics include the impact of rising clean energy investment and new energy bills, how grid decarbonization is outpacing electrification, the long-term oil demand outlook, the flawed concept of levelized cost when applied to wind and solar power, the scramble for critical minerals, the improving economics of energy storage and heat pumps, the transmission quagmire, energy from municipal waste, carbon sequestration, a whydrogen update, the Russia-China energy partnership, methane tracking and some futuristic energy ideas that you can just ignore, for now. View transcript with chart references

Landfills, dairy farms and wastewater plants all emit methane, the potent greenhouse gas produced when organic material decomposes in the absence of oxygen.  But instead of emitting that methane (often called biomethane or waste methane), it's possible to capture and refine it, resulting in renewable natural gas, or RNG. Capturing methane that would have been emitted anyway (something that's still up for debate) creates RNG that's carbon neutral or carbon negative. And using that RNG to displace fossil-fuel derived natural gas can cut overall emissions. Big players in energy are betting big on RNG. Last fall BP acquired RNG producer Archaea for $4.1 billion, Shell bought Nature Energy for $2 billion and NextEra purchased $1.1 billion in RNG assets from Energy Power Partners. So what's behind this recent flurry of activity? And to what extent could RNG actually offset carbon emissions?  In this episode, Shayle talks to Brandon Moffatt, cofounder of Stormfisher, an RNG and hydrogen producer. They cover topics like: RNG feedstocks like dairy farms, wastewater treatment plants, and landfills How much waste methane is available for RNG How different feedstocks determine RNG's carbon intensity Government subsidies like the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) Recommended Resources:  Environmental Research Letters: At scale, renewable natural gas systems could be climate intensive: the influence of methane feedstock and leakage rates Bloomberg: The Gas Industry's Survival Plan: Make Fuel From Cow Poop Vox: The false promise of “renewable natural gas” CBC: Renewable natural gas could help slow climate change, but by how much? Catalyst is a co-production of Post Script Media and Canary Media. 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 EnergyHub. The company's platform lets consumers turn their smart thermostats, EVs, batteries, water heaters, and other products into virtual power plants that keep the grid stable and enable higher penetration of solar and wind power. And they are hiring! Learn more and see open roles at energyhub.com/catalyst Catalyst is brought to you by Sealed: The experts in home weatherization and electrification upgrades. Sealed is leading the way, with over a decade of experience being accountable to homeowners because they only get paid based on actual energy reductions. Visit Sealed.com/measuredsavings to learn more.