Podcasts about renewable energy projects

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Laurie Mazer.Laurie Mazer is an experienced founder and entrepreneur with a 20 year history of developing solar and wind projects of every size and scale, in every corner of the US. She also helps her clients to provide mentorship of their growing teams and to develop successful wind and solar projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio and many other states. She is the co-founder of a mid-size solar development company focused on community sized solar projects where she uses her years of experience to site, permit, and ultimately build solar projects in Pennsylvania. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/crop-america. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[01:27] - Introduction to Renewable Energy Leadership[10:27] - Choosing Sites for Renewable Energy Projects[18:25] - Coexistence of Renewable Energy Projects and Agriculture[22:33] - Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy in Agriculture[26:34] - Planning for the Future of Renewable Energy Projects[30:32] - Benefits of Renewable Energy Projects for Local Communities[36:41] - Hopes for the Future of Renewable Energy. . .This week's episode is brought to you by CROP America . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The...

In this episode, I talk with Tyler Marshall, PE, ENV SP, principal environmental engineer & environmental discipline technical lead at Stanley Consultants, and Melissa Edsill Tiedemann TEE-DUH-MEN, AICP, business development manager & senior environmental planner at Stanley Consultants, about the hidden impacts of renewable energy projects, the crucial role of public engagement, and the importance […] The post Renewable Energy Projects Can Unlock Hidden Value for Businesses – Ep 284 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Get more at wickedproblems.earthSo much is happening that it's hard to drink from the firehose of US executive orders on energy and crazy chaos orangutang screeches on presidential letterhead, UK debates about growth versus climate, and parsing the statements of tech broligarchs to the only people left who can hold them accountable – their investors during earnings calls this week.And that's before we get to Heathrow and a Scottish court ruling that the Rosebank field was unlawfully given permission because it ignored carbon emissions – which I'm sure peaked the interest of lawyers for the 16 Just Stop Oil protestors facing some of the longest sentences ever handed down for non-violent protests.So we've got a mega-episode for you this Friday the last day of January. We've got climate comedian and UCL academic Matt Winning, along with climate journalist and BlueSky maestro Dave Vetter to help make sense of all of that. And we've got Adam Grant Bell of the UK consultancy Stonehaven, who after decades in and out of government has a pretty good sense for these things, setting some odds on what's going to happen this year in getting enough renewables built to achieve the UK government's goals of hitting clean power by 2030. And he thinks the UK government might this year finally move away from a national price for electricity and to a system where cheaper electricity from things like wind and solar will be reflected locally, something Octopus's Greg Jackson and others have been calling for and could radically change decisions about where power gets generated and where you site things like factories that will use it.And because we can't ignore that chaos orangutang with nuclear weapons, US-based Financial Times journos Amanda Chu and me aul mucker Jamie Smyth of Energy Source join us.00:13 Government's Role in the Chaos 00:18 Trump's Impact on Renewable Energy 00:45 Weekly Recap and Upcoming Topics 01:11 Elon Musk02:31 Climate and Energy Policies04:37 Interview with FT Journalists 05:49 Tracking Executive Orders 09:41 Impact on Renewable Energy Projects 10:29 Texas and Clean Energy Growth 12:48 Energy Policy and Executive Authority 13:49 Challenges in Renewable Energy Development 15:58 Geopolitical Factors and Market Dynamics 20:11 Future of Renewable Energy Auctions 36:55 Enhanced Geothermal and Government Policies 37:31 Small Modular Reactors and Long Duration Storage 38:22 Chancellor's Speech and Planning Reforms 39:30 Environmental and Climate Change Debates 40:37 Rosebank Ruling and Oil and Gas Projects 42:48 Interview with Dave Vedder and Matt Winning 44:34 AI Advancements and Energy Implications 53:46 Heathrow Expansion and Sustainable Aviation Fuel 01:04:43 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming EventsAll the TunesIf you're enjoying the tunes, check out the whole outro playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AWvHdqqNAUCJcByQEokut?si=2f56f6d68d2c4bff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Clare Green Party representative is hopeful a recent decision will pave the way for greater compliance with climate law in future renewable energy projects. The High Court has ruled that An Bórd Pleanála didn't fulfil its duty to comply with climate law when it refused permission for a wind farm proposed by Norwegian firm Statkraft in County Laois. The Coolglass Wind Farm was denied planning permission on the basis that the Laois County Development Plan deemed the area unsuitable for wind farms but Statkraft argued that this didn't take the county's climate obligations into account. A number of similar developments have been opposed in Clare recently for reasons such as visual impact, flicker and proximity to residential areas, but Ennis Green Party representative Brigid Ginnity says she hopes the High Court's decision means climate targets will be the main consideration going forward.

The following article of the Energy industry is: “Ecosystem Stewardship in Developing Renewable Energy Projects” by Ana Laura Ludlow | Vice President Chief Government Affairs and Sustainability Officer, ENGIE Mexico.

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In the final 2024 episode of Discover Daily, we explore OpenAI's groundbreaking restructuring plans for 2025, as the company transitions into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation. This major shift, accompanied by a $6.6 billion funding round valuing OpenAI at $157 billion, represents a strategic move to balance profit-seeking with societal impact while maintaining their commitment to beneficial AI development.China's ambitious Tibet Mega Dam project takes center stage as the world's soon-to-be largest hydropower facility, set to generate an unprecedented 60 gigawatts of power. This engineering marvel, while promising significant renewable energy benefits, faces substantial challenges including seismic concerns and environmental impacts that could affect downstream nations like India and Bangladesh.The episode concludes with an in-depth look at Encyclopedia Britannica's remarkable transformation from a traditional print publisher to an innovative AI company. With a potential public valuation approaching $1 billion, Britannica has revolutionized its business model by developing AI-powered educational tools, including a specialized chatbot that leverages their vast repository of verified knowledge to enhance learning experiences in schools and libraries worldwide.Thank you to our listeners! We appreciate your support and feedback. Have a happy and safe New Year! We'll see you in 2025.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/openai-proposes-public-benefit-MMvaZ.jGQgGdkRfvcEoANAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/china-approves-tibet-mega-dam-UwFwqGK2RPG5MVwURQd55ghttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/encyclopedia-britannica-is-an-JdeViIFRSjuAji4Snw.HVgPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

Beverly Gingras is the executive director of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.

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Topic: Powerful Partnerships: Community Engagement for Renewable Energy ProjectsModerator: Glenna Wiseman, Head of Marketing and Communications for Origis Energy Guest: Joe Rand, Energy Policy Researcher in the Energy Markets and Policy Department at Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryIn Episode 23 of Power Players by Origis®, host Glenna Wiseman, Head of Marketing and Communications for Origis Energy, and Joe Rand, Energy Policy Researcher in the Energy Markets and Policy Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, discuss engaging communities when developing renewable energy projects.Three key takeaways: 1. Community opposition is not a fringe or minor concern and must be addressed by developers.2. Developers who see the bigger picture and engage with local communities improve the landscape for themselves for later projects and others in additional communities to help the U.S. meet renewable energy goals. 3. Robust engagement strategies can help improve the bottom line for developers.

In this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Stephen Jarvis, an assistant professor at the London School of Economics, about local opposition—often called “NIMBYism,” or Not In My Backyard—to renewable energy projects in the United Kingdom and the cost this opposition adds to the clean energy transition. Jarvis discusses the permitting process for renewable energy projects in the United Kingdom, how the local impacts of these projects often outweigh broader societal benefits in the permitting process, and potential solutions to better align local and societal interests for a more efficient and equitable clean energy transition. References and recommendations: “The Economic Costs of NIMBYism: Evidence from Renewable Energy Projects” by Stephen Jarvis, https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/732801 “Wilding” by Isabella Tree; https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/isabella-tree/wilding/9781509805105 “The Overstory” by Richard Powers; https://www.richardpowers.net/the-overstory/ “Playground” by Richard Powers; https://www.richardpowers.net/playground/ “Extraction/Abstraction” by Edward Burtynski; https://www.edwardburtynsky.com/bookstore-inventory/extraction-abstraction-2024

Ireland 5th most attractive country to invest in renewable energy projects on a GDP-normalised basis. Speaking to Emmet this morning was Sean Casey, EY UK & I in Ireland Energy and Infrastructure Consulting Leader.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Vennela Yadhati, Vice President of Renewables Development at the New York Power Authority, details how enhanced authority provided to NYPA will give it the opportunity to tie a number of elements together “in a cohesive way to bring more renewable capacity online,” as well as allow NYPA to take ownership of projects.

Join us on this enlightening episode as we welcome Dennis Stout, a wind energy expert with over 18 years of experience, to explore the world of renewable energy, focusing on wind energy projects. Dennis provides an extensive overview of renewable energy, discussing its definition, benefits, and real-world impacts on rural America. Listen in as we tackle the advantages and controversies surrounding wind energy, particularly in contentious areas like northeast Oklahoma. Dennis also answers questions from our Grazing Grass community, offering insights to help listeners make informed decisions about renewable energy.Throughout our conversation, we cover various aspects of wind energy, from the substantial size of modern turbines to the intricate process of integrating their power into the grid. Dennis explains the factors critical to establishing a wind farm, such as favorable wind conditions and supportive local regulations. We also discuss the financial benefits for landowners and the minimal land footprint of wind turbines, emphasizing the positive impact on farmers and ranchers.Additionally, Dennis addresses several important concerns, including the evolution of turbine designs to reduce bird strikes and the minimal impact of wind farms on weather patterns and groundwater. We also explore the logistics of wind turbines, such as ice buildup precautions and the importance of long-term lease agreements. Dennis shares valuable advice for farmers negotiating with energy companies and highlights federal energy policy incentives that support renewable energy projects. Finally, we direct listeners to Dennis's educational platforms, including CropAmerica.com and WindFarmGuy.com, for further information on renewable energy.Links Mentioned in the Episode:CROP AmericaWindFarmGuyWindFarmGuy on YouTubeVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteKencove Farm Fence

June 20, 2024 - The New York Power Authority has been tasked with developing and operating its own renewable energy projects, so we get an update on this mission from Vennela Yadhati, the organization's vice president for renewable project development.

This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week's episode features Michael Thomas, author of the "Distilled" newsletter, who reported on the growing size of clean energy projects in the U.S.This Week in Cleantech — June 14, 2024This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Andrew Savage, vice president and founding team at electric vehicle and bike sharing company, Lime. The World Needs More Batteries for Electric Vehicles — But Not This Many — BloombergHouse hearing to be held to consider bill to reform how public utility regulators are appointed — WOSU Public MediaLong-Range EVs Now Cost Less Than the Average New Car in the US — BloombergWorld faces ‘staggering' oil glut by end of decade, energy watchdog warns — Financial TimesThe Rise of the Clean Energy Megaproject — DistilledWatch the full episode on YouTube Help make This Week in Cleantech the best it can be. Send feedback and story recommendations to rew@clarionevents.com. And don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.Join us every Friday for new episodes of This Week in Cleantech in the Factor This! podcast feed, and tune into new episodes of Factor This! every Monday.This Week in Cleantech is hosted by Renewable Energy World senior content director John Engel and Tigercomm president Mike Casey. The show is produced by Brian Mendes with research support from Alex Petersen and Clare Quirin.Registration is LIVE for GridTECH Connect Forum - California. Join us in Newport Beach June 24-26 for the interconnection event. We're bringing together utilities, developers, and regulators to take on one of the biggest challenges facing the energy transition. Click here to save 10% on your ticket. Join partners from PG&E, CAISO, ENGIE, AES, and more.

Meeting emissions reduction targets requires new sources of clean energy, but ambitious state-government pumped hydro projects on undeveloped land has some rural Queenslanders asking 'at what cost?" While the merit of renewables against the cost to the environment gets weighed up, there's another hydro project that could instead see an aging mine site get a new lease on life. 

June is Pride month for the LGBTQ plus community. Union workers at an Indianapolis REI store are calling on the company to resume the collective bargaining process after several months of what they say amounts to "bad faith bargaining." A new report shows Indiana has a lot of land space for solar and renewable energy projects. What's the progress of nuclear power in Indiana? The trial in the latest legal challenge to Indiana's near-total abortion ban wrapped up Friday with closing arguments from both sides. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

In episode 155, we're excited to welcome Adam Silver, Co-Founder & CEO of Plural Energy, an organization dedicated to making the financing of renewable energy better, faster, cheaper, and accessible to all. We discuss some of the challenges in renewable energy markets, how blockchain is revolutionizing climate finance, onboarding projects and investors to Web3, and much more.--Three Key Takeaways--To achieve a net-zero future, we need to change the way money flows into climate finance and improve the accessibility of climate friendly investments. By leveraging Web3 primitives to connect retail investors directly to climate investments, it gives the average individual more of an opportunity to support the renewable energy transition while creating new financing opportunities for small projects.There are too many intermediaries between retail investors and climate investments. Blockchain can help retail investors more directly invest in projects without having to go through so many intermediaries, bringing them closer to the impact while decreasing investment fees.When onboarding projects to Web3, it's important to lead with the benefits and value of the technology, rather than the intricacies of the technology itself. It's also important to align Web3 and traditional technologies to make the onboarding process seamless.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-155-plural-energy-improving-the-flow-of-money-into-renewable-energy-projects-with-blockchain--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER --While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More on the disclaimer at cryptoaltruism.org.Please note: we make use of affiliate marketing to provide readers with referrals to high quality and relevant products and services.

When it was proposed in 2021, the Horse Heaven Hills wind farm was set to be the largest wind farm in Washington. Hundreds of turbines -- potentially taller than the Space Needle -- were planned for a range of rolling hills outside the Tri-Cities. But renewable projects in this area of the state have faced opposition from locals and environmentalists, meaning a potential blow to the state's long-term renewable energy goals.

After a nearly seven-month pause, renewable energy projects are back on the table in Alberta. But those projects come with strict rules — including a buffer zone around wind turbine projects and a ban on renewable energy products on prime agricultural land. We hear about the impact those new rules could have on investment in Alberta.

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B.C.'s premier apologizes to Doukhobors, decades after they were removed from their families. Also: As a moratorium on renewable energy projects comes to an end in Alberta, the industry worries about what comes next. Plus: Where you live in Canada can dramatically affect your ability to access IVF to have a baby.

Here's Episode 73 of Michigan's Premier, Progressive Podcast! As we've covered on the show, Michigan Democrats passed a rather robust package of clean energy bills last year. Many of those laws will go into effect later this year, including the 100% clean energy standard by 2040, energy efficient programs, increases in the state's energy reduction program, and removing the power of local governments to block large clean energy projects and placing that power in the Michigan Public Service Commission. Many right-wing local governments, driven by misinformation and fear, have rejected plan-after-plan to allow wind turbines or solar farms in their areas. This not only hurts the state's abilities to march towards a cleaner and more efficient energy program of the future (not to mention blocking thousands of green energy jobs), but it hurts family farmers who would allow their lands to be used for these projects.  Montcalm County farmer, and Chair of Patriots for Montcalm, Dick Farnsworth joins me this week to talk about why he and so many other farmers not only want to be part of these projects, but also how these projects will help combat climate change and help them keep their land! Michigan Democrats made that happen while Republicans tried to block it. However, right wing forces, backed by some big money from the fossil fuel industry, have started an effort to repeal this law by collecting signatures so they can put it on this November's ballot. Mr. Farnsworth and I discuss how he and others are trying to fight back to combat climate change, and save family farms I open-up the show by talking about how Democrats have been given a great opportunity here in Michigan to show how the many policies they passed are helping hard-working Michiganders. By effectively communicating their achievements, Democrats will help President Biden's chances in this state.  I close by giving my take on Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show, and why I think we as progressives can't be so thinned-skin when he and other comedians make fun of our side. However, that still doesn't mean Stewart's takes are iron-clad, as I discuss.  Take the battle to them! Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com leftoflansing.com

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In today's episode, we're joined by a seasoned expert, David Applebaum of The Hawthorne Group. We will unpack the challenges of implementing renewable projects and the political campaigns that sometimes need to accompany them. David will share why developers must adopt a campaign-style approach to successfully engage with various communities and stakeholders, especially amidst the diverse local regulations and concerns. We'll touch on the power of traditional outreach methods, such as town meetings and door knocking, and new-school strategies, like social media, to engage communities effectively. Michael will explore renewables' real impacts on local economies and landscapes, acknowledging the concerns and emphasizing the benefits. At the same time, Noha will highlight developers' crucial role in respecting and engaging with communities to foster project success.Guest bio: David has nearly four decades of experience as a political and policy strategist with deep experience in state and local issues management in the public and private sectors and working with Regional Transmission Organizations in the Northeastern U.S. and Canada. In the private sector, David was Director of Business Development for Ballard Generation Systems, a subsidiary of Vancouver-based fuel cell developer Ballard Power Systems; Vice President for Government and Community Relations for New York-based independent power company Sithe Energies, Inc.; and most recently retired as Senior Director of Regulatory & Political Affairs at NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the world's leading producer of electricity from the wind and sun and a world leader in energy storage. During his 22-year tenure with both NextEra Energy Resources and Sithe Energies, David was responsible for managing legislative, regulatory, and community matters at the state and local levels, as well as representing the companies at the Regional Transmission Organizations covering New York, PJM, New England and Ontario.[00:02:32] Community-level power project strategies[00:06:55] Renewable energy development and community engagement progress[00:10:40] Successful engagement strategies for renewable energy developers in rural communities[00:19:25] Progress in renewable energy development in Southwest Power Pool regions[00:24:18] Strategies for successful renewable energy project campaigning[00:28:50] Challenges developers face with the power of new media tools[00:32:44] The importance of upfront community analysis for renewable energy developers[00:36:32] Tailoring renewable energy project strategies to community concerns[00:40:33] The organic nature of opposition to renewable projects, not driven by big money[00:49:19] Local considerations in renewable energy project development[00:52:35] Lessons from fracking for renewable energy development[00:56:59] Advocating for a campaign mindset in renewable energy developmentLearn more and stay up to date at KnowPowerShow.comConnect with our HostsNoha SidhomLinkedInMike BorgattiLinkedInGabel Associates

A traffic demonstration to slow down drivers and reduce crashes shows promise. A state law says counties with wind or solar ordinances that are more restrictive than state guidelines can't access state incentives - a state House bill would let counties that nearly meet the guidelines get them too. Mammograms are a less effective diagnostic tool for people with dense breast tissue, but patients may not know they have dense breast tissue - lawmakers want to require facilities to assess breast tissue density and provide that information to the patient. Exposure to cigarette smoke puts dogs at a six times higher risk of bladder cancer - that's according to a new study of Scottish terriers out of Purdue University. A Senate committee approved a bill last week that would hold back thousands of students who do not pass a state reading exam. An Indiana lawmaker wants to fix systemic problems with the use and oversight of restraint and seclusion on students. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.

The Shannon Chamber of Commerce claims the government is failing to action on renewable energy projects in the county. In June, the Independent Shannon Estuary Taskforce found that by 2035, the catchment area has the potential to produce enough green electricity to achieve net zero status and create 10,000 new jobs. However Shannon Chamber believes enabling initiatives such as zoning Atlantic waters for development and including a 400 MW(Mega-Watt) floating wind demonstrator in the schedule of works must happen urgently to realise this. President Eoin Gavan says both our environmental and economic future is at stake.

In this episode, Kaamil Ansar, partner and founder of The Ansar Law Firm, discusses the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for financing renewable energy projects. Kaamil is a specialist in energy and renewable energy, infrastructure and international project finance, cross-border mergers and acquisitions including private equity, privatizations and restructurings, corporate finance and complex financings.

Correction for an Error Made in Episode 43 of the Podcast (Last Week).  Orana Mid-Western Police District Awards Presentation Ceremony.  CSU Portfolio Plan and Campus Master Plan.  International Nursing Launch at the Dubbo Campus of CSU.  Bowls NSW Met With Dubbo Clubs to Start Planning the State Championships for 2024.  Latest Update on the Status of the Duke of Wellington Bridge.  Councillors Attend a Refresher Training Course on Code of Conduct.  Details of All Current and Planned Renewable Projects in the Region.  Monthly Catchup With the Dubbo Business Chamber.  Burrabadine Brigade's 75th Anniversary and Medals Presentation.  Call for Residents to Express Their Opinions on a New Tree Preservation Order.  Applications Soon Closing for the Community Services Fund.  Councillors Sleeping Overnight at the Old Dubbo Gaol as Part of the Vinnies Community Sleepout.  To Donate: https://my.fundraise.vinniesnsw.org.au/vinnies-Community-Sleepouts/drc-Councillors  Last Chance for Entries in the Dubbo Stampede as It Will Be Run on Sunday 27 August.  Limerick of the Week. 

It's been a busy month in Alberta energy politics. In early August, the provincial government caught many by surprise with a six-month pause on any new solar and wind projects that would produce more than one megawatt of power. Since then, Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her vow not to go along with the federal government's plan to get to a net zero power grid by 2035. Meanwhile, Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record. Today, CBC's Jason Markusoff discusses these recent developments and the politics at play. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

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This week on Everybody in the Pool, we've got a double whammy of solutions. We know that to transition our economy away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible, we need to deploy as much renewable energy as fast as we can (and yes, interconnect it, I know). Also, renewable energy deployment is a huge investment opportunity that's mostly unavailable to you and me, even though these are projects that can throw off reliable cash for 20 or 30 years. So, startups are coming in to try to connect regular old people with renewable energy projects—like crowdfunding, but with a return. This week, Molly interviews Will Wiseman, co-founder and CEO of Climatize, an app that does all of the above. Win-win!This week's episode is sponsored by Fennel Markets.RESOURCES & LINKSGet the Climatize appClimate Tech VC deep dive into project financeSubscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/ Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool Please subscribe and tell your friends about EITP! Send feedback or become a sponsor at in@everybodyinthepool.com To support the show and get an ad-free listening experience, please jump in and become a member of Everybody in the Pool! https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Kaamil Ansar, partner and founder of The Ansar Law Firm, discusses the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for financing renewable energy projects. Kaamil is a specialist in energy and renewable energy, infrastructure and international project finance, cross-border mergers and acquisitions including private equity.

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In this episode, Kaamil Ansar, partner and founder of The Ansar Law Firm, discusses the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for financing renewable energy projects. Kaamil is a specialist in energy and renewable energy, infrastructure and international project finance, cross-border mergers and acquisitions including private equity, privatizations and restructurings, corporate finance and complex financings.

Bishop airs some of the debate about a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker signals he'll support to take county-level authority away from denying renewable energy projects.

Jan, 4, 2023 - Assemblymember Didi Barrett, a Columbia County Democrat, and Scenic Hudson's Audrey Friedrichsen call for the creation of a mapping tool to select the optimal locations for renewable energy projects and try to avoid local opposition to the construction.

Jan, 4, 2023 - Assemblymember Didi Barrett, a Columbia County Democrat, and Scenic Hudson's Audrey Friedrichsen call for the creation of a mapping tool to select the optimal locations for renewable energy projects and try to avoid local opposition to the construction.

Jan, 4, 2023 - Assemblymember Didi Barrett, a Columbia County Democrat, and Scenic Hudson's Audrey Friedrichsen call for the creation of a mapping tool to select the optimal locations for renewable energy projects and try to avoid local opposition to the construction.

Producer/Host: Steve Kahl Power for the People: Energy education and solutions for Mainers and Maine communities This month: The perspective of Maine Audubon for appropriate siting of renewable energy for protection of habitats and biodiversity -Off-shore wind –On-shore wind -Industrial-scale solar power arrays Guest/s: Eliza Donoghue, Director of Advocacy, Maine Audubon About the host: Steve Kahl is Professor of Science at Thomas College where he teaches environmental and energy courses and advises the student sustainability club. He writes the monthly ‘Sustainability Minute' email which is distributed to over 1,200 readers. He is a member of the Quarry Road Recreational Area board of directors where he is advocating for a net-zero energy new welcome center. He has advised the board of WERU on the current plan for the station to become 100% solar powered in 2020. Steve is a member of the Green Campus Coalition of Maine, the working group of sustainability directors at Maine college campuses. Steve's past positions include Sustainability Director at Unity College where he developed a plan for the college to become 100% solar powered and earned the college the prestigious STARS Gold ranking with the American Association of Sustainability in Higher Education. Before that, he was Director of Environmental and Energy Strategies for the James Sewall Company of Old Town where he led a Maine Technology Institute research project that found that Maine could be 79% solar powered if all suitably-oriented rooftops had solar PV panels. Prior to moving home to Maine, he was a member of the Energy Commission in Plymouth NH where he was obtained funding for the renovation of a town office building to net-zero energy and the installation of 160 KW of solar PV panels on town properties included a major PV array at the sewage treatment plant that offsets 40% of its electrical costs. In his own home, he has installed two air-source heat pumps to completely eliminate heating oil, a hybrid hot water heater to reduce his water heating costs by 70%, and insulated the basement and attic to further reduce energy consumption and increase comfort. He would like to install rooftop solar panels but so far his shade trees that also produce maple syrup each year have convinced him otherwise. However, he has solar panels on his summer place at the lake and hasn’t paid for any electricity there since 2011. Steve has a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Maine. The post Power for the People 12/28/22: Maine Audubon on Appropriate Siting of Renewable Energy Projects first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Justin Moran, from Wind Energy Ireland, discusses Government approval of Maritime Area Consents for seven offshore renewable energy projects.

https://youtu.be/yiIyjFo8lCsMatt and Sean discuss nanotechnology advancements driving battery breakthroughs from companies like EnergyX. Their metal organic frameworks are revolutionizing lithium mining, and potentially lithium batteries as well. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, “This is Game Changing Tech for Batteries - Lithium Mining Explained”: https://youtu.be/xWpLFUUDTiM?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi5LVxHfWfQE6-Y_HnK-sgXSYouTube 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 energy sector is evolving, with organizations and governments alike rethinking their options to push for a more sustainable future. We discuss this with: Meriem Lhammoumi, senior project manager, Jesa, Casablanca, Morocco: Lhammoumi shares how green hydrogen can impact the world's decarbonization efforts, must-have skills to execute these projects, and the need for innovation in hydrogen storage solutions.Iván Jara, head of engineering, procurement and construction, Atlas Renewable Energy, Santiago, Chile: Jara discusses how Sol del Desierto—one of the largest solar plants in Chile—is essential for the country's renewable energy strategy, how his team tested and implemented innovative tech to boost the plant's efficiency, and how the project created positive social impact through increased female employment.Key themes[02:09] Green hydrogen's impact on the renewable energy sector[04:19] What skills teams need to execute green hydrogen projects[08:06] The Sol del Desierto solar plant's role in Chile's renewable energy transition[10:15] Creating positive social impact through women's training programs [12:06] Testing and implementing new tech in solar projects

Welcome to Sivako: The Road to Avatar... A podcast exploring the world of Pandora, James Cameron and beyond. In this episode, join your host Shaun Alexander (@salexanderfilm) and special guest (@VagabondageBabe) as they discuss Avatar and Environmentalism. Resources for Individual Action on Climate Change: https://www.un.org/actnow https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/resources/press/press-release/ *VOTE and Contact your Local Policy Makers urging them to support Renewable Energy Projects & Carbon Taxing* James Cameron Documentaries:

Michael talks with Anja Kollmuss all about buying carbon offsets. Anja explains what they are, and how they work. She covers challenges with offset programs such as double counting. They discuss the effectiveness of offsets for renewable energy implementation, industrial projects, and tree planting programs. Lastly, Anja illustrates the importance of personal behaviour, political, and economic change, as well as money management when addressing the climate crisis.  In Over My Head Website

Chris Yelland, energy analyst and MD at EE Business Intelligence looks at Eskom's efforts to boost the national grid by plugging in more renewable energy. Anthony Leeming, CEO at Sun International Group on how the drop of Covid-19 restrictions could help the tourism industry. On personal finance, Kim Potgieter, certified financial planner and author of Midlife Money Makeover looked at whether you are sacrificing your financial wellbeing with the habit of supporting your adult children See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Louise Comeau is the director of climate change and energy solutions for the Conservation Council of New Brunswick.

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Andrew Knott CEO of Savannah Energy #SAVE discusses the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of the Republic of Chad for the development of up to 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects. Centrale Solaire de Komé The first Project Savannah has agreed to develop comprises an up to 300 MW photovoltaic solar farm and battery energy storage system ("BESS") located in Komé, Southern Chad (the "Centrale Solaire de Komé"). This Project is being developed to provide clean, reliable power generation for the Doba Oil Project and the surrounding towns of Moundou and Doba. In doing so, it will displace existing hydrocarbon power supply resulting in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and provide a supply of clean, reliable electricity on a potential 24/7 basis to the surrounding towns of Moundou and Doba (which currently only have intermittent power access). The expected tariff for the electricity generated from this Project is expected to be significantly less than that being paid for the current hydrocarbon-based power generation in the region. At 300 MW, the Centrale Solaire de Komé would be the largest solar project in sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) as well as constituting the largest battery storage project in Africa. Project sanction for the Centrale Solaire de Komé is expected in 2023 with first power in 2025. Centrales d'Energie Renouvelable de N'Djamena The second project covered by the Agreement involves the development of solar and wind projects of up to 100 MW each to supply power to the country's capital city, N'Djamena (the "Centrales d'Energie Renouvelable de N'Djamena"). A significant portion of this project is anticipated to benefit from the installation of a BESS, potentially enabling the provision of 24/7 power supply. At up to 200 MW, the Centrales d'Energie Renouvelable de N'Djamena would more than double the existing installed generation capacity supplying the city and increase total installed grid-connected power generation capacity in Chad by an estimated 63%. Savannah expects the cost of power from the Centrales d'Energie Renouvelable de N'Djamena to be lower than existing competing power projects, which are currently primarily hydrocarbon-based. Project sanction for the Centrales d'Energie Renouvelable de N'Djamena is expected in 2023/24 with first power in 2025/26. Savannah expects to fund the Projects from a combination of its own internally generated cashflows and project specific debt.

Niveshen Govender – CEO, South Africa Wind Energy Association

The focus of ferrochrome company Merafe Resources in 2022 will be on renewable energy projects, along with efficient operations, cash preservation and well-ordered capital allocation, CEO Zanele Matlala said on Tuesday. The year 2021 has been one of spectacular recovery for the Glencore Merafe Pooling and Sharing Venture. In announcing its highest profit after tax since the formation of the venture in 2004, the JSE-listed Merafe provided new insight into the PGMs-from-chrome-tailings project at the Kroondal mine, and also outlined three distinct areas of green energy development involving: the conversion of on-site offgas from the venture's smelters into clean electricity; on-site 'behind-the-meter' solar and wind projects capable of generating 150 MW of green electricity; and the evaluation of quotations for the phased execution of up to 800 MW of virtual wind and solar power purchase agreements. China continued to dominate stainless steel production, accounting for about 57% of global output. Ferrochrome demand in 2021 mirrored global stainless steel production, with Indonesia slightly decreasing China's dominant share of global output. World ferrochrome production increased by 15% to 14.4-million tonnes, with most of the production growth coming from South Africa (32%) and India (30%). Chrome ore imports into China increased by 5% to 15-million tonnes, with South Africa making up 80% of the chrome ore sold into China. The average ferrochrome prices received in 2021 were around $1.08/lb compared with $0.72/lb in 2020. Chrome ore prices, on the other hand, only increased modestly, with upper group two prices averaging about $140/t, compared with $129/t in 2020. Merafe FD Ditabe Chocho reported a 75% year-on-year increase in ferrochrome revenue and a 33% increase in chrome-ore revenue. “We also accounted for small revenue arising from PGMs concentrate sold from December 2021,” said Chocho. The processing plant being built to recover PGMs from chrome waste has a capacity of 21 000 t a month. To date, R32-million has been spent on developing it and a further R23-million is due to be spent this year to take the plant to completion. The PGMs concentrate it produces is being sold to PGMs customers that have smelting capacity. “We believe the PGMs plant will be fully commissioned in quarter two. We've started to treat material and we are seeing benefits from that,” said Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard, who declined to give the grade of PGMs produced. “We do have an offtake. You will understand that the chrome content in the PGMs concentrate is fairly important and we do have an agreement with a PGMs producer that we are selling that product into the market,” he added. Chocho reported that the financial return on the PGMs project would be sufficiently higher than Merafe's weighted average cost of capital of 11.4% after tax, with a four-year payback based on current pricing assumptions. DECARBONISATION IMPORTANT Fullard described the reduction of Scope 2 emissions specifically as being “very important”. Agreements had already been signed with suppliers for the conversion of on-site offgas into electricity, Fullard said in response to Integrated Managed Investments portfolio manager Leo Altini. With pilot circuits being run, the operation was well on its way to achieving the best efficiencies in the turning of carbon dioxide to electricity. “That's the first focus area for us and there's a lot of work we're doing there,” said Fullard during the question session covered by Mining Weekly. Capital investment in the second behind-the-meter solar and wind project greening area would commence within the next year, and quotations were being evaluated for the various virtual power purchase agreement contracts, for which multiple financial instruments were under consideration. It was reported that Rustenburg smelters Furnace 5 is back in operation while the Lydenburg smelter remained on care and maintenance. The foreseen benefits of develo...

Henk Langenhoven, chief economist at the Minerals Council of South Africa discusses the mining industry's interest to get more renewable energy in order to lessen their reliance on the struggling power utility Eskom, and their struggle with government's red tape hindering their efforts. John Cairns, global markets strategist at Rand Merchant Bank on the weak rand. In investment school, Nerina Visser strategist and advisor at ETF SA speaks on understanding asset classes for your portfolio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar and hydroelectric, currently supply about a quarter of the electricity generated by the power sector. The industry has been growing fast, increasing its electricity generating capacity at about 8% annually over the last decade. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautisis joined by Mike Silvestrini, co-founder and managing partner of Energea, a renewable project developer and retail investment platform that's focused on emerging and frontier markets. Tune in to discover how you can earn cash while offsetting your footprint.In this episode, you will learn:The benefits of renewable energy, specifically solar energy.How renewable energy projects work.How to invest and participate in renewable energy.And more!Resources:Episode Transcript & Blog | Energea.com| mike@energea.com| Bautis Financial: (862) 205-5000

The British government has secured more than 13-billion dollars in new foreign investments in a bid to lure back much-needed funds after Brexit. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is looking to convince the likes of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon to back green energy projects in the country. Johnson says it's part of efforts to transform the UK - which first industrialised the use of coal in the 19th century - into one of the most environmentally- friendly places on Earth. For more, we spoke to Bob Ward in London. He's the policy and communications director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, at the London School of Economics. #GreenInvestments #RenewableEnergyProjects #BillGates

 Hear Bill's interview with Climate First Bank Founder, Ken Laroe. Ken shares his story of growing up in Eustis, Florida, and his journey to becoming CEO of multiple successful Florida banks and one of our country's leading authorities on clean energy lending. Ken is an energetic, "get it done" guy and his newest venture, Climate First Bank is destined to change the landscape of funding for renewable energy projects for both residential and commercial applications. Team Solar-Fit is proud to have worked with Ken on the installation of a solar power system on his First Green Bank in Ormond Beach. Congratulations, Ken, on your vision...and your determination to make it a reality!Support the show (https://solar-fit.com/contact-us/)

Manuel M. Ancizu Beramendi is a renewable energy expert with vast experience and a recognized expert in the field. In the episode, he is discussing the impacts and the benefits, especially for emerging economies. The key? A holistic approach. Listen how – episode 13! 

Agreement to Co-develop Renewable Energy Projects in South Africa Kibo Energy PLC, the multi-asset, African focused energy company, announced on the 16th June 2021 - that it has entered into an agreement with South Africa-based Industrial Green Solutions (Pty) Ltd (‘IGES') ( https://www.industrialgreenenergy.com/ ) to jointly develop a portfolio of Waste to Energy projects in South Africa (‘the Agreement') with an initial target of generating more than 50 megawatts of electricity for sale to industrial users. The Agreement, which is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, is in line with Kibo's strategy to integrate renewable energy into its project pipeline, which includes three utility-scale power generation and mining projects. Louis Coetzee, CEO of KIBO said: “This opportunity to enter the South African waste to energy market in strategic partnership with Lesedi and IGES, is a win – win for all parties. For Kibo, today's Agreement is in line with our strategy to integrate sustainable environmentally friendly energy generation into our portfolio, which could shortly include waste to energy projects in the UK currently the subject of a due diligence investigation. The 50MW project pipeline also positions Kibo squarely in the new and exciting renewable energy industry in South Africa and places us firmly on a programme to production and revenue in the short to medium term. For IGES, the company gains a partner in Kibo with a track record not only in project development but also in project finance. For South Africa, the Pyrolysis technology provides a perfect solution to the disposal of plastics in the country, which up until now is high cost and subject to cumbersome procedures and under most recent legislation prohibits the disposal of plastics with a CV (Calorific Value) of more than 20 in landfill facilities. In addition, Newco will enable South African industry to operate independently from the National Utility, Eskom and secure stable power supplies. With the above in mind, we are keen to get started at the earliest opportunity and I look forward to providing further updates on our progress.” https://www.share-talk.com/kibo-energy-plc-lonkibo-louis-coetzee-ceo-interview-3/

Jeff VanVoorhis, VP at Symbiont Science, Engineering & Construction, Inc. Symbiont is a nationally recognized full-service engineering, design-build, construction firm utilizing innovative engineering technologies that optimize environmental and sustainability goals to enhance our communities and our world. Symbiont’s core business includes wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy, construction, manufacturing production process, and environmental projects. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company also has a presence in Atlanta, Georgia; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Detroit, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Nashville, Tennessee. Symbiont’s diverse team includes civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls engineers as well as hydrogeologists, construction project managers, environmental compliance specialists, GIS analysts, and technicians. Jeff has a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Marquette University. He’s been with Symbiont for more than15 years, during which he’s worked on projects like Renewable BioGas Systems at Landfill, Wastewater Treatment and Food Manufacturers; Industrial Wastewater Pre-Treatment Systems. Aerobic & Anaerobic Digesters, Storm Water Management, Brownfield Assessments–and a lot more.Connect with Jeff Symbiont LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/symbiont/Symbiont Website - https://www.symbiontonline.comHome | Symbiont Science, Engineering and Construction, Inc. (symbiontonline.com)

In this episode, host Kristin Hayes talks with Jeremy Firestone, a wind energy specialist, professor, and director of the Center for Research in Wind at the University of Delaware. For many years, Firestone has explored people’s attitudes and economic preferences related to wind power development. He and coauthors recently published new research about the intersection of offshore wind development and coastal recreation in the journal “Energy Research & Social Science,” a study that Firestone and Hayes discuss; they also talk more broadly about the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing offshore wind development in the United States. References and recommendations: “Uncharted waters: Exploring coastal recreation impacts, coping behaviors, and attitudes towards offshore wind energy development in the United States” by Michael D. Ferguson, Darrick Evensen, Lauren A. Ferguson, David Bidwell, Jeremy Firestone, Tasha L. Dooley, and Clayton R. Mitchell; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214629621001225 “Wind energy: A human challenge” by Jeremy Firestone; https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6470/1206.1 “Expert elicitation survey predicts 37% to 49% declines in wind energy costs by 2050” by Ryan Wiser, Joseph Rand, Joachim Seel, Philipp Beiter, Erin Baker, Eric Lantz, and Patrick Gilman; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-021-00810-z “The Economic Costs of NIMBYism: Evidence from Renewable Energy Projects” by Stephen Jarvis; https://haas.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/WP311.pdf “Carbon policy and the emissions implications of electric vehicles” by Kenneth Gillingham, Marten Ovaere, and Stephanie M. Weber; https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w28620/w28620.pdf “Coffeeland: One Man’s Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug” by Augustine Sedgewick; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316748/coffeeland-by-augustine-sedgewick/

Joining the BizNews Power Hour was Reyburn Hendricks, the CEO of Revego Africa Energy Limited. Hendricks describes the company as an investment vehicle that is a limited partner in a fund. It invests in, predominantly, equity stakes in operational renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. He told the BizNews team how the company plans to fund growth.

Joining the BizNews Power Hour was Reyburn Hendricks, the CEO of Revego Africa Energy Limited. Hendricks describes the company as an investment vehicle that is a limited partner in a fund. It invests in, predominantly, equity stakes in operational renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. He told the BizNews team how the company plans to fund growth.

Matt and Sean talk about the comparison between our current era and previous large shifts in industrial revolutions in how industry evolved. Seismic shifts bring scary change. Has the public hopped on board? Also: INVINCIBLE, SEARCH PARTY, and more.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Is the Future of Renewable Energy Inevitable?” episode: https://youtu.be/8LfGmqiW0zoYouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/8th9-nVBhPQGet 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 ★

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jane Hider and Sophia Georgeff discuss the proposed framework for the delivery of offshore clean renewable energy projects in Commonwealth waters.  Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues that really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry. This podcast was recorded in December 2020.

Mentari Program UK Governments Support for Indonesian Renewable Energy Projects

#GreenWingsChallenge! Already half way there, many more miles to go! Find out more about this industry wide challenge to offset enough miles to fly to the moon and back 10 times! Tune in with Edward Thomas, MD,Gym Marine Yachts & Interior & Rachel Goult, Yacht Carbon Offset, to discover the inspiration, how offsetting works, where and how the money is used, and why this is more important now then ever! Tune in and take part wherever you are! #carbonoffsetting #climatechange #sustainability #carbonfootprint #environment #ecoliving #ecotravel

Going Green host Dylan Welch sits down with Franz Hochstrasser, the founder of Raise Green, a platform that allows people to raise money for their sustainable and renewable energy projects. Support the show (http://www.GoingGreenShow.com)

The coronavirus pandemic has set back renewable energy projects across the Pacific, hampering efforts to move beyond unreliable diesel generators. At the same time, utility companies say they're finding their business models are no longer sustainable.

As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease in many parts of the world, economic recovery plans are taking shape to stimulate jobs and growth. A recent Clean Energy Council report demonstrated how renewable energy could create an estimated 50,000 new jobs and inject approximately AUD 50 billion worth of investment in Australia, particularly in regional areas where projects would be located. Whether it’s the Australian Outback or rural Southeast Asia, people in remote areas all over the world deserve affordable and reliable connectivity to survive and thrive, and it’s important that remote places aren’t left behind in the renewable energy transition. Aurecon’s Harriet Floyd speaks to Clean Energy Council’s Director of Energy Transformation Lillian Patterson about the potential for economic recovery through investment in renewable energy, while Ekistica’s Lachlan McLeod shares the opportunities and challenges of delivering renewable energy projects to regional areas. Find us online at aurecongroup.com/podcast or email us at engineeringreimagined@aurecongroup.com.

Jeff Bedard provides renewable energy consulting services from a business and technical standpoint. He offers a broad range of technical, market, and advisory services and has worked across the globe on projects ranging from electrifying sustainable resorts in Mexico, to bringing renewable energy to the largest resort on Maui, to planning, designing, and implementing renewable energy projects across entire corporate real estate portfolios. 

GREEN AND LEAN - The projects had to have indigenous ownership and they had to be renewable. At 3.9 cents/kWh the result was historically cheap renewable energy in Alberta. And for their part in all this, the Indigenous Electricity Working Group picked up an Emerald Award. We speak to Andres Filella, of the Metis Nation, a consultant to the working group. This is Part III in our collaborative production with the What On Earth Podcast of the Alberta Emerald Foundation. See blog, podcasts and more: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/246-working-group-leads-to-indigenous-owned-renewable-energy-projects

Construction Week editor Ashley Williams sits down with deputy editor Anup Oommen to discuss the surge of renewable energy projects coming up across the Middle East. Some of the projects highlighted were Saudi Arabia-based developer ACWA Power implementing an agreement with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy to develop, build, and operate a 240MW wind power project, as well as its major expansion plans across the MENA region. Other companies focusing on renewable energy developments include Enoc after they opened two service stations in the UAE at Dubai Hills and Lehbab First in the end of 2019, with the facilities being equipped with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof.

In the latest installment of Ziyen Energy’s Podcast, BOOM! It’s on the Blockchain, ZYEN Chairman, David Greenberg, discusses the complex matrix that makes up the global oil market, Saudi Arabia’s key role in OPEC, the Organization for Petroleum Exporting Nations, in addition to the the role renewable energy will play in the next ten years. With the demand for oil reaching 92 million barrels a day, and Saudi Arabia and OPEC capable of supplying approximately 40 percent of this demand, it has meant Saudi Arabia has dominated the market space. However, this is changing with the increase in domestic production in the US. David also discussed the recent drone attacks in Saudi Arabia and how in the past would have disrupted the entire global market, yet, luckily disrupted only 5% of the oil market. This is largely due to the rise in the output of domestic crude which has increased by 150% and gas output increasing 60%. Oil, however, is more easily transportable and sold on a larger and broader scale on the international market with linked prices. However, it is important to remember that for oil consuming nations, events such as the drone attacks can have far-reaching effects on their supply. Lastly, David discusses the opportunity for the ZYEN Energy Trading Platform. Where we have collaborated and created a method for tokenizing the financial assets of oil and energy projects on the blockchain. Alastair Caithness added: “Our new ZYEN Energy Trading Platform will create liquidity for the market space, and this will not only benefit the companies, it will also greatly benefit all the investors who hold royalties, overrides and working interests by providing a market space to trade ther tokens. It is simply another avenue for investors to invest in oil and energy projects, and for small energy companies with a new way to raise capital that will allow them to fund projects and grow at a much more rapid rate. Learn more by visiting Ziyen Energy

Here’s a Headstart on three business headlines busy professionals need to know for Tuesday, April 9th, 2019. Learn more at dailyheadstart.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About our Guest:   Benoy Thanjan   Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions.   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. 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 also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche.   Graham Smith   As the Founder and CEO of Open Energy Group, Graham Smith was able to combine his experience and passion for renewable energy and finance. Open Energy Group is the lending tree of renewable energy assets, providing easier access to capital markets. With over 5.5 years in business, they have become the marketplace and financial solution provider for the U.S. commercial energy sector, underwriting nearly $1 billion dollars.   Episode Summary   Graham shares with Benoy the lessons he learned as an Olympic athlete and how those lessons prepared himself for the hard work, persistence and patience to becoming a successful entrepreneur. This hard work, combined with his passion for renewable energy and experience in the financial world helped him successfully recognize and fill a need in the industry. Benoy and Graham discuss how other entrepreneurs can learn from that experience as well as how those interested in the solar market can benefit from not only the services Graham offers but how he is shaping the industry as a whole. Insight from this episode: How to access different financial solutions for the solar market Reasons it’s easier to fund builds greater than $1 million Strategies for finding consumer and commercial choices for solar builds and financing How current financial trends are affecting the solar industry Strategies for surviving the first year in business Why growing a business is not always a linear path How passion can affect your success as an entrepreneur Quotes from the show:   ”The sector is still in it’s infancy; there is no entrenched method (in regards to accessing solar and financial provisions). If you want a new roof you might just go to your bank and they will understand that, with solar there is still a lack of awareness" Graham Smith, Episode #18. In regards to financial transactions under $1million, “It can get expensive with the legal costs and outside legal counsel looking at the agreement.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #18.   “There is no and shouldn’t be one solution to allow solar and renewable energy to flourish at this lower complex level; there needs to be a proliferation - a choice - there needs to be consumer/commercial choices about the products  and that’s what we aim to provide.” Graham Smith, Episode #18.   “I think a necessary trend that is needing to happen is simplifying the process.” Graham Smith, Episode #18.   “There is an appetite to look at the recycling of waste; producing both energy and products that can be reused into the cycle.” Graham Smith, Episode #18. “In terms of our story, I think it’s important for people to know, especially the entrepreneurs, that it hasn’t been a straight path for Open Energy.” Graham Smith, Episode #18. In regards to Open Energy Group: “You have made this so that it makes it easy and speeds up the whole process of investors analyzing different opportunities to finance projects.“ Benoy Thanjan, Episode #18. “We find ourselves almost like a translator, taking developer-speak and taking it to the bank so they can recognize it.” Graham Smith, Episode #18. “We facilitate access to capital; to build, to own, or to sell these assets. What that allows is the best price capital to come in and ultimately that means more capital to come in (to the renewable energy market).” Graham Smith, Episode #18. “When you have the opportunity to make money from your passion - it is a great thing.” Graham Smith, Episode #18. ”There are a lot of European developers and investors aggressively developing in the United States because there is a lot of opportunity.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #18. In regards to becoming an entrepreneur: “You need a particular commitment, drive and self-belief. Because ultimately if you’re starting something, its possibly because it hasn’t been done before or done that way and your slants or ideas are different from others; so it requires that belief and persistence knowing that you can see forward enough past initial failure or initial non-acceptance that there will be.  The ways to sustain that are your enthusiasm and passion.“ Graham Smith, Episode #18. “Frankly I don’t know any other way to success; it is only the product of extremely hard, committed work.” Graham Smith, Episode #18. Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/bthanjan www.reneuenergy.com Facebook: Reneu Energy info@reneuenergy.com   Graham Smith www.openenergygroup.com Linkedin.com/in/grahamsmith11 info@openenergygroup.com  

In this episode we review Japan's solar energy sector, its history, present state and potential future - as well as potential strategies to profit from related real-estate property investments.

Beyond Zero speaks to Johanna Bowyer, PV engineer, researcher and analyst, about her report for the APVI on Regulatory and Retail Arrangements for Community Owned Embedded Networks and Renewable Energy Projects. 

We were very excited to hear about SunWork's nonprofit solar model this month. The company uses volunteers to install solar on California homes, saving labor costs and building a sense of community in the process. Just like Habitat for Humanity, but for solar! Read our story: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2017/05/contractors-corner-sunwork/

PACE financing has generated $3.4 billion worth of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on buildings in the U.S. Brian Scott and Leigh Bond believe it could be the key to unleashing a wave of projects in Alberta. This week on CKUA's Green Energy Futures we talk to Scott and Bond about financing clean energy in Alberta. http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/pace-financing-produced-3-4-billion-energy-efficiency-projects-u-s

As more and more development and humanitarian programs contend with climate-related problems, there are important lessons learned from past experience that should not be forgotten, says Janani Vivekananda, formerly of International Alert and now with adelphi, in this week’s episode of “Backdraft.” In her work with International Alert, Vivekananda found there was often a misconception that all renewable energy projects are an “unalloyed good.” But renewable energy efforts still require access to resources, like land and water, which can be highly contested (listen to Stacy VanDeveer in Backdraft #2 for more on this). Traditional extractive industries like oil and gas have grappled with conflict risks in the communities they work for decades, to greater and lesser degrees of success, but little of that experience has transferred over to the renewable sector, she says. Vivekananda says that development actors looking to encourage renewable energy projects should strive to understand local power dynamics as much as possible – who controls assets, and is it through formal or informal agreements, treaties, etc. “Then understand how your intervention is going to affect and change this and who the winners and losers are going to be.” There can be significant financial and social costs when conflict-sensitivity is not built into program design. Vivekananda gives the example of a wind farm in northwest Kenya proposed by a large international bank. The consultation process focused on elites at the district level, but did not include local non-elites who would be directly affected by the project. Consequently, the project broke down as the project organizers realized too late that the land required was already highly contested. “These local contextual conflict dynamics were not fed into program design,” says Vivekananda, “and it was a very expensive way to learn about the need to ensure that an intervention was conflict-sensitive.” Humanitarian interventions are another response that by their very nature – immediate, short-term, and urgent – often do not plan for longer-term impacts. As groups rush to fill the burgeoning global need, “we’re seeing then that humanitarian interventions are climate blind and conflict blind,” says Vivekananda. Refugee camps, like Zaatari in Jordan which houses nearly 80,000 refugees, are often built without sustainable water or energy use plans. Groundwater extraction in Zaatari has inflated the local water market making it difficult for surrounding communities to afford water, thereby increasing tensions, says Vivekananda. To address gaps in planning, Vivekananda says a shift in mindset is needed not only at the practitioner level, but at the political level. By incorporating a sustainable development and conflict-sensitive lens at the outset, interventions can not only help avoid conflict but actively increase cohesion and trust. In Kibera, a large informal settlement in Nairobi, Vivekananda and her colleagues saw firsthand the peace dividends that can come from a forward-looking, participatory planning approach. They found that the projects most likely to increase community resilience – to both conflict and climate risks like flooding – were the ones that “through their process involve people in decisions and planning and are participatory by nature and therefore build trust between the communities affected and the government.” Interventions with a single sector approach – e.g., moving people from informal shacks to more sturdy structures – sometimes inadvertently undermined social networks and ultimately had a negative impact on community resilience. “That social cohesion is critical and if you’re intervening in a way that dislocates that, undermines that, it’s unlikely to take hold,” says Vivekananda. The “Backdraft” podcast series is hosted and co-produced by Lauren Herzer Risi and Sean Peoples, a freelance multimedia producer based in Washington, DC. Friday Podcasts are also available for download on iTunes and Google Play.

Institute of Welsh Affairs event held in the Neuadd Hall of the National Assembly Senedd on 4th April 2017. Introductions from Auriol Miller, Director, IWA & David Melding, AM, South Wales Central Region. Findings from report by Shea Buckland-Jones, Re-energising Wales Project Co-ordinator, IWA. Panellists: Louise Wilson, Co-Founder & Director, Abundance; Michael Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Robert Owen Community Banking; Monika Paplaczyk, Investment Manager, Thrive Renewables; James Thelwell, Investment Officer, Greater Manchester Pension Fund.

March 3rd, 2011 topics include the Air-Rail Link, TransCanada Power Plant, Corporate Tax Cuts, Small Business, Services for the Disabled, Full-Day Kindergarten, Open for Business Strategy, Northern Economy, Elder Abuse, Long-Term-Care Facilities, Renewable Energy Projects, Anti-Crime Legislation, Sex Education, and Research and Innovation.