Podcasts about Valence

Your solar project is one storm away from financial disaster!That's not just fear-mongering—it's the reality many developers are waking up to. In this episode, Nico sits down with Jason Kaminsky, CEO of KWH Analytics, the data-driven company reshaping how solar projects are financed and insured. You've probably already read this year's Solar Risk Assessment—that's the genius and hard–work of Jason's team on full display, and the latest SRA dropped in Mid-June, so we're here to cover the details for you.We're presently in a high-stakes reality of asset performance, from the rise of “big and floppy” modules to the silent cost of wildfire smoke and hail storms. You'll hear how the kWh Analytics team built a robust data infrastructure from scratch (literally by asking for spreadsheets from anyone who'd listen) and turned it into risk mitigation tools Wall Street trusts.More than just an insurance firm, KWH Analytics is building financial scaffolding for a volatile climate future—and they're doing it with a mission to make solar stronger.Expect to Learn:

Solar projects getting canceled? Clean tech CEOs burned out doing their own PR? Amanda Foley has seen it all.As the CEO of Kiterocket, Amanda leads one of clean energy's most influential PR firms, helping clients go from misunderstood to market-ready. Recorded live at CleanPower 2025, this conversation dives into why even great technology companies struggle with messaging—and what to do about it.From overcoming community opposition to engineers writing their own press releases (spoiler: don't), Amanda and Nico explore the gaps that often hold clean energy companies back from widespread adoption. They also unpack how today's media landscape—from YouTube creators to AI-driven news cycles—is reshaping how clean tech companies need to communicate.Whether you're an early-stage founder still wearing the marketing hat yourself or leading a growth-stage company ready for scale, Amanda offers real-world advice on when (and how) to invest in PR.Expect to Learn:

The AI boom isn't just reshaping tech—it's redefining the energy grid.As data center demand skyrockets, clean energy providers are scrambling to keep up with unprecedented power needs, speed requirements, and reliability expectations. In this special live panel, hosted by Jessica Fishman of Kiterocket, we hear directly from leaders at Equinix, Clayco, QTS, and MGM Transformer—key players shaping the future of power-hungry infrastructure.From fuel cells as primary power sources to grid-forming transformers and liquid-cooled AI campuses, this conversation dives deep into what's working, what's failing, and what's coming next at the intersection of data, power, and renewables.

What would you do after taking your company public and becoming a billionaire?If you're Dean Solon, you start over—with even bigger ambitions.The outspoken founder of Shoals Technologies is back with his new venture, Create Energy, and a mission to tear down the solar industry's bloated, outdated playbook—and rebuild it from the ground up with speed, precision, and American grit.In this unfiltered live keynote from Midwest Solar Expo, Dean reveals:The real story behind Shoals' rise to a billion-dollar IPOWhy he walked away at the peak—and what he's building nextHis no-BS take on labor, logistics, and why the industry's too damn slowExpect big ideas, bold opinions, and:

How do you bridge the gap between fast-moving renewables and slow-moving utilities? Brian Nelson has spent the last two decades doing exactly that—from building house-sized transformers to now leading ABB's renewables segment. At ACP 2025, he sat down with Nico to pull back the curtain on how utilities think, why they're cautious, and what it really takes to bring innovation to the grid.In this episode, you'll hear why Brian believes in the future of smart substations, 2,000-volt switches, and solid-state breakers—all designed to meet utilities where they are while pushing the envelope of what's possible.Expect to learn:

durée : 00:07:17 - L'invité de la rédaction, ici Drôme Ardèche - SOS Racisme accuse la maire de Bourg-lès-Valence (Drôme) de discrimination et porte plainte contre l'élue. Le 17 mai dernier, Marlène Mourier, qui soupçonnait un mariage blanc pour obtenir des papiers, avait refusé d'unir une Française et un Tunisien. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Can one of the world's biggest tech companies actually go carbon-free, not just today, but retroactively, all the way back to 1975?In this powerhouse keynote from Intersolar 2025, Hanna Grene, leader of Microsoft's Global Energy and Resources team, lays out a bold vision for this tech giant's energy future. She makes one thing clear: Microsoft isn't here to play catch-up. They're partnering with the clean energy industry to lead. From ditching diesel in data centers to using AI to optimize dispatch and permitting, Microsoft's commitments are already reshaping how energy is created, distributed, and consumed.Whether you're building the grid or optimizing your solar bids, this episode will show you how this tech stalwart is helping turn clean energy headwinds into tailwinds.Expect to learn:

Vous écoutez Dig Dig Diggers, l'émission hebdomadaire et collaborative des radios Ferarock !Après 6 ans d'absence, le festival TINALS - This Is Not A Love Song revient sous un nouveau nom : Beau Week-end, mais toujours avec la même exigence de programmation. John Maus, Enola Gay ou encore Ditz seront de la partie le 27 et 28 juin à Nîmes. Alexandre de Raje s'empare de la carte blanche de cette semaine pour tout savoir sur cette nouvelle édition. Fuzz et garage vont à l'essentiel dans Plastic Bags / Packing Tape, le troisième disque de TV Sundaze, groupe de Valence, chouchou de la radio Ferarock Radio Méga. Ce sera donc Bingo depuis la Drôme qui conduira l'interview. Bilbao Kung-Fu réaffirme le choix de la langue française et approche une nouvelle façon de composer pour cultiver leurs sons. En découle un premier album nommé Où est passée l'innocence ? que le groupe présente au micro de Lucie de Ouest Track.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What if the biggest threat to your solar business wasn't competition—but compliance?Rebekah Hren has spent over 20 years helping the solar industry avoid costly mistakes and dangerous shortcuts - by writing the very codes and standards that govern it. From fieldwork and training at SEI to consulting for AirBnB and now co-founding Solar Tech Collective, Rebekah has seen it all—and helped shape how we do solar safely and at scale.In this episode, Nico dives deep with Rebekah to uncover the untold story of the National Electrical Code (NEC), the real reason rapid shutdown rules nearly derailed the industry, and how better training - not just better tech - is key to solar's future.You'll learn:

Award-winning Brisbane synth-pop artist Mardi Lumsden has long been known for her ethereal songwriting and shimmering sonic landscapes. But her sophomore album Slow Emotion came to life in a way that was as delicate and intimate as its title suggests—written asynchronously and collaboratively with her husband and producer, Pennay, in the quiet hours while their baby slept.This episode of The Magic of Songwriting podcast explores the creative journey behind Slow Emotion, and in particular the evolution of its standout track, “nineteen.”About Mardi and Andrew: Mardi Lumsden is an award-winning synth-pop charmer from Brisbane. Mardi spent 2020 writing happy music resulting in her sophomore album "Slow Emotion", an 8-track delight written in IHSC that transverses disco, indie pop and stargazer anthems. The title track was added to Double J and was called "another stellar success" by Obscure Sound.Andrew Pennay has spent his days teaching music in schools, lecturing in music education, and slowly working through a PhD in (not surprisingly) songwriting education. Contact Mardi : Facebook / InstagramSong Credit: ‘nineteen' Written by Mardi Lumsden and Andrew Pennay and Performed by Mardi Lumsden. Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: Instagram / Facebook / YouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials: YouTube / Facebook / InstagramTheme song:  “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting.

Francesca introduces the podcast theme for Season 8: turning consistent creative practice into a powerful body of work. She shares how members of I Heart Songwriting Club—from remote communities to bustling cities—have written full albums inside the Club. Each episode this season includes a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, sharing a song from demo to final production.Find out more and contact us at I Heart Songwriting Club & Francesca de Valence.Get your creativity, confidence, and songwriting output flowing. Join The Club and receive the support and structure to write 10 songs in 10 weeks and get feedback from a private peer community. This is THE essential writing practice that has changed the careers and lives of 1000s of songwriters worldwide. Just getting started on your songwriting journey and need more hands-on support? Establish a firm foundation and develop your musical and lyric skills with our Beginner Songwriting Courses. They are the perfect place to begin and cover everything you need to know to write your first songs. You'll receive lessons from Francesca directly! Ready to deep dive into songwriting? Join our 10-week online intensive course to write 10 new songs with lessons, personalised mentorship and practical tools to refine your craft. Learn more at iheartsongwritingclub.com/songwritingcourses.Don't struggle to write your next album - write an album a year with ease! Watch our Free Songwriting Masterclass. Want more for your songwriting but don't know where to go from here? Take the I Heart Songwriting Club Quiz to discover your next steps and inspire your way to writing better songs.Get songwriting insights from I Heart Songwriting Club: InstagramFacebookYouTubeBe inspired by Francesca on socials:YouTubeFacebookInstagramTheme song: “Put One Foot In Front Of The Other One” music and lyrics by Francesca de Valence If you love this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and tell everyone you know about The Magic of Songwriting. Thank you for joining us.

“AI is the greatest threat to your business ever.” That's how Sheldon Kimber opens this episode—and it only gets bolder from there.Live from the Kiterocket Lounge during ACP CleanPower 2025, Sheldon returns to SunCast to unpack the real story behind energy-hungry data centers, the rise of hybrid power solutions, and why clean energy is no longer about purity—it's about pragmatism.As CEO of Intersect Power, Sheldon's built one of the most forward-thinking development firms in the sector. He shares how Intersect is co-locating massive renewables with gas, batteries, and even grid backup—forming what might just be the future of baseload power. This is a must-listen for anyone monitoring how clean energy collides with digitalization, electrification, and AI.Expect to learn:

Forget what you thought you knew about data centers.Ryan Abbott of Clayco (a major datacenter design/build firm) joins Nico to explain how today's hyperscale data centers are flipping traditional construction and energy planning on their heads. With AI workloads multiplying and compute demand skyrocketing, the real constraint isn't land—it's power. And not just any power. Reliable, sustainable, redundant power systems that can handle 24/7 cooling, computing, and connectivity.In this conversation, you'll learn how data centers are being redesigned for the AI age—everything from chilled water loops to rooftop geometry to satellite data transmission all have an impact on the efficiency of what could be the most important structures to be built in a generation.Expect to learn:

Are you struggling to build a high-velocity partner program that actually drives revenue? Wondering how to structure channel margins and opportunity registrations to attract—and keep—great cybersecurity resellers? Curious about how emerging technologies and evolving needs are shaping the next generation of vendor-reseller partnerships? This episode, recorded live at RSA Conference 2025, dives deep into these questions with actionable insights from a top industry leader.In this conversation we discuss:

L'info du matin - Une étude affirme que votre poids actuel pourrait avoir un lien avec votre mois de conception. Le winner du jour - Deux restaurateurs, chacun à la tête de leur propre établissement, ont décidé de se partager les plats pour faciliter la vie de leurs clients. - Paul McCartney a rejoint Bruce Springsteen sur scène ce week-end à Liverpool. Le flashback de décembre 2004 - Le film "Bridget Jones 2 : L'âge de raison", suite du célèbre journal de Bridget. - "Ocean's Twelve", deuxième volet de la saga avec George Clooney et Brad Pitt. Le savoir inutile - Les trois premiers chiffres des codes-barres indiquent le pays d'origine : 300 à 379 pour la France, 690 à 695 pour la Chine, 800 à 839 pour l'Italie. 3 choses à savoir sur la Coupe du Monde 1998 Qu'est-ce qu'on teste ? - À Singapour, des lunettes de réalité augmentée font sortir les histoires des livres grâce à la reconnaissance de texte et à l'intelligence artificielle. Une initiative de la Bibliothèque nationale avec Snap Inc. Le jeu surprise Hélène de Tain l'Hermitage vers Valence repart avec : - Deux places de cinéma pour aller voir "Dragons" - Une figurine DRAGON Spin Master La banque RTL2 - Justine de Lesneven vers Brest repart avec deux places de cinéma pour aller voir "Dragons" et une figurine DRAGON Spin Master - Manu de Saint-Sever-Calvados vers le Mont-Saint-Michel gagne 300 euros Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

What makes someone actually care about solar? It's not the data. It's the story.On this special “SundayCast”, Nico sits down with the Reverend himself—Aaron Nichols (okay, not officially a Reverend, but the story behind that title is worth tuning in for). Aaron has made waves as a marketing & advocacy specialist at Exact Solar, helping the company thrive in a time when many others in solar are shrinking. His secret? Telling stories that spark action.From a school greenhouse in Philly to a donated community solar project, Aaron shares how real narratives—not kilowatt stats—are driving leads, national press, and community engagement. If you're tired of wonky white papers and want to learn how to make clean energy compelling, what you'll learn in this episode needs to be part of your playbook.Expect to learn:

What if a renewable energy power plant could achieve capacity factors above 70%? Wouldn't that make it, finally, FIRM baseload power, dispatchable and “reliable” for the grid? Can ai help? What else is required? The simple answer is hybridization, but a long-time industry pioneer is here to tell us more.Martin Hermann has spent the last 2 decades pioneering the future of utility-scale solar. From founding 8minutenergy, one of the first to bring Utility-scale solar parks to the US, to launching BrightNight, focused now on making solar dispatchable, Martin's mission has stayed consistent: make renewables not just clean—but reliable.In the latest episode of SunCast, you'll hear how BrightNight is rethinking the way we build power plants, why Martin deliberately didn't hire solar industry veterans, and how AI is changing the way utilities plan for grid stability. This isn't about adding more megawatts—it's about turning renewables into baseload power, with capacity factors north of 70%.Martin shares how he's using hybridization (wind + solar + batteries + market integration) to unlock grid value, and what it takes to design dispatchable renewables from the ground up.Expect to learn:

“Even the most unsinkable ship can sink.”That's Trevor Noah reflecting on the fragility of democracy, and he's not just here to make you laugh—he's here to challenge how you think. At CLEANPOWER 2025, Trevor delivers a brilliant, unscripted dialogue with Jason Grumet, the Chief Executive Officer of American Clean Power, unpacking how stories shape our national psyche—and what that means for the clean energy movement.This episode is full of surprises. From philosophical riffs on the social power of red lights to how a “thank you” at the front door can restore social cohesion, Trevor delivers a masterful discussion on systems thinking, imagination, and empathy.Most importantly? He lays out a quietly radical idea: stop selling people what you want—sell them what they need. Clean energy has a messaging problem, and it's time we stop preaching morals and start aligning incentives.You won't hear a more thought-provoking or entertaining take on American politics, trust, and the future of our energy system all year. (We recorded this Live Keynote with permission at the American Clean Power “CleanPower 2025” conference - it was delivered the very morning of the Houses passing vote on the Big Beautiful Bill)

What if the biggest opportunity in solar has been hiding in plain sight?Josh Goldberg is no stranger to solar. He's a multi-exit founder who helped shape residential solar finance—and now he's back to tackle the “messy middle” of commercial solar. After stepping away from the industry, Josh returned with a mission: to unlock the underfinanced, overlooked world of small-to-mid-sized commercial solar.In this episode, Josh shares how Sunstone Credit is solving a billion-dollar bottleneck—by giving installers and non-rated businesses the financing tools they've always needed. He opens up about what's changed in the market (and what hasn't), the whiteboard moment that sparked his latest venture, and why the time for this market is finally now.Expect to learn:

Winter is comingIf you're a solar or battery developer, especially in utility-scale or C&I, you're likely feeling it already: capital has tightened, exits have dried up, and project timelines are stretching longer than ever. Sound familiar?Rob Sternthal, co-founder of XIP and a two-decade veteran of clean energy finance, joins Nico to deliver a tactical wake-up call. This isn't just another “market update”—it's a field guide for navigating what could be the most turbulent season the industry has faced in most of your careers. Rob breaks down the myths developers are clinging to, the real risks of mid-stage assets, and how to avoid ceding your entire platform to creditors.You'll hear why Rob believes the “build and flip” model is on life support, what capital providers are really thinking, and how XIP is helping developers get scrappy, strategic, and solvent in a capital-constrained world.

What if your rooftop solar could do more than just power your fridge?Karl Andersen believes it can—and should—power the future of AI.Karl unpacks the grid's biggest vulnerabilities, why data centers lack critical power infrastructure, and how we can turn solar-powered homes into the building blocks of a decentralized compute network. Lektra's tech fuses distributed energy with cloud computing—think “Raspberry Pi meets Tesla Powerwall meets AI.” The result? A game-changing business model where solar homeowners become micro data centers—and start earning like one.From national security concerns to GPU monetization, Karl walks us through why our energy and data systems are broken—and how his patented solution bridges both.Expect to learn:

Aujourd'hui, des villes françaises comme Valence, Nevers ou Châtillon sonnent familières à nos oreilles. Mais il fut un temps, à la Révolution française, où elles ne portaient pas les mêmes noms. Pourquoi ? Parce que plus de 3000 communes ont changé de nom entre 1790 et 1795.Un véritable tsunami toponymique, qui en dit long sur l'époque. Alors, que s'est-il passé ?La Révolution française, ce n'est pas seulement la chute de la monarchie. C'est une volonté de refaire la France, de fond en comble.Changer les lois. Changer les mœurs. Et même… changer les noms.Les révolutionnaires considéraient que les noms de villes portaient les stigmates de l'Ancien Régime : des références religieuses, royales ou féodales qui n'avaient plus leur place dans la République naissante.Alors, on a voulu épurer le territoire.Adieu "Saint-Quelque-Chose", "Ville-Royale", "Notre-Dame-de…"Prenons des exemples concrets :Saint-Étienne devient Armes-le-Républicain, en référence à son industrie d'armement.Montpellier est rebaptisée Mont-Libre.Châtillon-sur-Seine devient Montagne-sur-Seine, dans l'esprit des Montagnards révolutionnaires.Versailles, symbole absolu de la monarchie, devient… Berceau-de-la-Liberté. Un nom audacieux, voire ironique.Les saints disparaissent. On les remplace par des mots comme “liberté”, “égalité”, “montagne”, “république”, “la raison”… Toute une géographie nouvelle, façonnée par les idéaux révolutionnaires.Mais attention : ces changements ne sont pas tous imposés d'en haut. Beaucoup viennent des communes elles-mêmes, désireuses de prouver leur attachement à la Révolution, parfois pour échapper à la suspicion ou aux représailles.Certaines vont même plus loin que nécessaire, supprimant tout ce qui pourrait rappeler une croix, une abbaye ou un seigneur.Mais cette frénésie toponymique ne dure qu'un temps.Avec la fin de la Terreur en 1794, et surtout sous le Directoire, la ferveur radicale s'essouffle. Bon nombre de villes reprennent progressivement leurs anciens noms – parfois dès les premières années du XIXe siècle, parfois beaucoup plus tard.Alors non, ce grand nettoyage de la carte de France n'a pas duré. Mais il a laissé une trace. Il nous rappelle qu'un nom, ce n'est pas neutre. C'est un choix, une mémoire, une idéologie.Changer le nom d'un lieu, c'est essayer de changer ce qu'il signifie. Et pendant quelques années, la France a tenté de se renommer elle-même… pour réinventer son avenir. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

En novembre 2007, à Valence d'Agen dans le Tarn et Garonne, Anne Laure Urvoy, jeune ingénieure nucléaire à la centrale voisine de Golfech, est retrouvée morte, derrière une porte de son petit pavillon. Elle a été frappée, et étranglée.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

En novembre 2007, à Valence d'Agen dans le Tarn et Garonne, Anne Laure Urvoy, jeune ingénieure nucléaire à la centrale voisine de Golfech, est retrouvée morte, derrière une porte de son petit pavillon. Elle a été frappée, et étranglée.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

En novembre 2007, à Valence d'Agen dans le Tarn et Garonne, Anne Laure Urvoy, jeune ingénieure nucléaire à la centrale voisine de Golfech, est retrouvée morte, derrière une porte de son petit pavillon. Elle a été frappée, et étranglée.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

If you think batteries are just for backup, think again. The post-NEM 3.0 world has flipped residential solar economics—and companies like TeraHive are leading a storage revolution that's all about ROI, not just resilience.Ram Bhat, Head of Product at TeraHive, explores how software-first thinking and DC-coupled architecture are transforming what's possible in home energy systems. Ram brings deep expertise from Enphase, fuel cells, and flywheels into a conversation that's equal parts technical and strategic.You'll hear why the next big winners in storage will nail low cost, modularity, and software intelligence—and how software approaches to battery management could be the key to unlocking this much-needed grid-edge solution.Expect to learn:

Aujourd'hui, des villes françaises comme Valence, Nevers ou Châtillon sonnent familières à nos oreilles. Mais il fut un temps, à la Révolution française, où elles ne portaient pas les mêmes noms.Pourquoi ? Parce que plus de 3000 communes ont changé de nom entre 1790 et 1795.Un véritable tsunami toponymique, qui en dit long sur l'époque. Alors, que s'est-il passé ?La Révolution française, ce n'est pas seulement la chute de la monarchie. C'est une volonté de refaire la France, de fond en comble.Changer les lois. Changer les mœurs. Et même… changer les noms.Les révolutionnaires considéraient que les noms de villes portaient les stigmates de l'Ancien Régime : des références religieuses, royales ou féodales qui n'avaient plus leur place dans la République naissante.Alors, on a voulu épurer le territoire.Adieu "Saint-Quelque-Chose", "Ville-Royale", "Notre-Dame-de…"Prenons des exemples concrets :Saint-Étienne devient Armes-le-Républicain, en référence à son industrie d'armement.Montpellier est rebaptisée Mont-Libre.Châtillon-sur-Seine devient Montagne-sur-Seine, dans l'esprit des Montagnards révolutionnaires.Versailles, symbole absolu de la monarchie, devient… Berceau-de-la-Liberté. Un nom audacieux, voire ironique.Les saints disparaissent. On les remplace par des mots comme “liberté”, “égalité”, “montagne”, “république”, “la raison”… Toute une géographie nouvelle, façonnée par les idéaux révolutionnaires.Mais attention : ces changements ne sont pas tous imposés d'en haut. Beaucoup viennent des communes elles-mêmes, désireuses de prouver leur attachement à la Révolution, parfois pour échapper à la suspicion ou aux représailles.Certaines vont même plus loin que nécessaire, supprimant tout ce qui pourrait rappeler une croix, une abbaye ou un seigneur.Mais cette frénésie toponymique ne dure qu'un temps.Avec la fin de la Terreur en 1794, et surtout sous le Directoire, la ferveur radicale s'essouffle. Bon nombre de villes reprennent progressivement leurs anciens noms – parfois dès les premières années du XIXe siècle, parfois beaucoup plus tard.Alors non, ce grand nettoyage de la carte de France n'a pas duré. Mais il a laissé une trace. Il nous rappelle qu'un nom, ce n'est pas neutre. C'est un choix, une mémoire, une idéologie.Changer le nom d'un lieu, c'est essayer de changer ce qu'il signifie. Et pendant quelques années, la France a tenté de se renommer elle-même… pour réinventer son avenir. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Il y a deux ans, Tifany était en Australie, en quête de sens dans son mode de vie de digital nomad. Aujourd'hui, elle partage son expérience de retour en France, une décision clé pour son épanouissement personnel et professionnel.Après un passage par Valence en Espagne, Tifany a choisi un retour en France pour développer son activité en freelance. Spécialiste du marketing digital, elle accompagne principalement des femmes à travers son bootcamp LinkedIn. Ce retour en France a été un véritable levier pour son business et son équilibre de vie.Ancienne collaboratrice du podcast Fill'Expats, Tifany a aussi lancé son propre podcast pour partager son expertise et son parcours d'entrepreneure. Son expérience prouve que le retour en France, bien préparé, peut être une opportunité professionnelle et personnelle.Ne manquez pas cet épisode inspirant sur le retour en France et l'entrepreneuriat !

What if your truck could power your house—and save you hundreds a month on electricity?Could your EV be a secret energy arbitrage opportunity?Barry Cinnamon, a true solar pioneer, shows that it's possible right now with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) systems. Listen in as Barry breaks down why V2H is finally ready for prime time—and why the utility-centric V2X model is failing to deliver real value for homeowners.Barry's message is clear: customers want control, not complexity. And with a 240V inverter in your EV (at least, in his Ford Lightning) plus the right home inverter/battery setup (ht to FranklinWH here), you can skip the expensive hardware and take back some control of your utility costs!This isn't just a backup power story. It's about a seismic shift toward energy independence.Expect to learn:

Why haven't more homeowners installed batteries—despite growing outages and rising rates? I tend to agree with Vinnie Campo, co-founder and CEO of Haven Energy, who believes the answer lies in who owns the asset. But beyond who owns the asset (and assuming, then, that it should not be the homeowner?), is there a way to deliver a truly zero-cost, fully managed battery system that benefits both homeowners and the grid?In this episode, Vinnie shares how Haven is flipping the script on residential energy storage. Backed by strategic investors (and co-founded by former Casper Mattress execs), Haven is creating a seamless path for utilities and CCAs to deploy batteries at scale—without burdening customers with financing complexity or upfront costs.We explore Haven's creative partnership with one of those CCAs, Clean Power Alliance, helping deliver batteries to their base of 3 Million homeowners. We also learn just how they make it possible to deploy “zero cost” batteries, and why Vinnie's background in energy trading helped bring this vision to reality.

Le sujet :Et si l'Espagne devenait votre prochaine terre d'investissement immobilier ? Dans quelle ville miser ? Quel montage financier privilégier ? Et surtout, quels sont les pièges à éviter ? Un expert nous éclaire sur toutes ces questions.L'invité du jour :Geoffroy Reiser est le cofondateur de Terreta, une agence d'investissement locatif en Espagne. Au micro de Matthieu Stefani, il nous partage ses meilleures pratiques pour investir en Espagne :Pourquoi l'Espagne est-elle une destination phare ?Quelle est la destination la plus rentable ?Faut-il investir à Madrid, Barcelone ou Malaga ?Comment bien financer son investissement ?Quelles sont les erreurs à éviter ?Avantages :Bonne nouvelle ! Bénéficiez de 500 € de réduction sur les honoraires de Terreta, en disant que vous venez de notre part

Des comportements mafieux, des violences criminelles qui progressent dans tout le pays. La note de la direction nationale de la police judiciaire que RTL a pu se procurer est glaçante. Chiffres à l'appui, elle dresse le constat d'une France où le nombre d'assassinats ou tentative d'assassinats a bondi : +33 % entre 2021 et 2024, souvent sur fond de trafic de drogue. L'an dernier, 173 villes différentes ont été touché par les règlements de compte, contre 144 en 2021 On en parle avec Nicolas Daragon, maire Les Républicains de Valence et ancien ministre délégué chargé de la Sécurité du quotidien. Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Midi avec Eric Brunet et Céline Landreau du 15 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Des comportements mafieux, des violences criminelles qui progressent dans tout le pays. La note de la direction nationale de la police judiciaire que RTL a pu se procurer est glaçante. Chiffres à l'appui, elle dresse le constat d'une France où le nombre d'assassinats ou tentative d'assassinats a bondi : +33 % entre 2021 et 2024, souvent sur fond de trafic de drogue. L'an dernier, 173 villes différentes ont été touché par les règlements de compte, contre 144 en 2021 On en parle avec Nicolas Daragon, maire Les Républicains de Valence et ancien ministre délégué chargé de la Sécurité du quotidien. Ecoutez L'invité de RTL Midi avec Eric Brunet et Céline Landreau du 15 mai 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The biggest threat to scaling community solar isn't cost. It's interconnection.Live from the PowerUp Stage at RE+ Northeast, Samantha Weaver of the Coalition for Community Solar Access dives into why so many promising clean energy projects never make it past the planning phase. Spoiler: it's not because the technology isn't ready—it's because the system isn't.With jaw-dropping examples (a 100-project backlog that would take 50 years to process?!), Samantha breaks down how sluggish utility review processes, outdated cost models, and data black holes are bringing progress to a crawl.This is an eye-opening conversation that shows how the right policies—and partnerships—can turn gridlock into greenlight.Expect to learn:

You can buy solar panels in many places around the world for around 10 cents-a-watt— so why are Americans still paying an average of about $3.70 for every watt installed?In this candid and fiery live episode, Nico Johnson sits down with long-time clean energy champions Andrew Birch and Kerim Baran to unpack what's really slowing down solar deployment in the U.S. The verdict? Bureaucracy, bad trade policy, and a lack of open-market access are dragging us down.From SolarApp to tariffs to balcony solar, this conversation delivers a clear-eyed exploration of clean energy economics and the tension between innovation and regulation. Birchy argues for smarter global trade to lower prices and create more jobs—not fewer. And Kerim asks the tough questions about sovereignty, security, and system-wide inefficiencies. We've got further reading down in the resources section, but first you'll want to tune into this discussion to learn:

What if feeling your feelings didn't mean falling apart — but actually gave you more control, not less? If white knuckling or pushing through is the best way you know how to feel your feelings. You're not alone.Discover the hidden mistake keeping perfectionists stuck feeling on edge, why you can never outthink your feelings and the right way to feel your feelings.Want to bring rewiring into your reality? Where being confident, certain and playful is just how you roll? Perfectionist Solutions 1-1 coaching is your next step.Mentioned In Episode 254:Perfectionism Optimized 1 to 1 coachingPerfectionismRewired.comOther helpful podcast episodes in this series on How Your Brain Actually Works:Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 248Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 249Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 250Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 251Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 252Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 253Timestamps:00:00-Your thoughts create your feelings LIE #101:53-Can't Feel Your Feelings Without This04:14-Knowing how your brain actually works05:24-"What is Wrong With Me?" Explained06:37-Feelings Are Psychological LIE #207:16-Feelings are Emotions LIE #308:56-Where Feelings Actually Come From10:08-How Depersonalizing Feelings = Freedom12:46-Turning Mom Meltdown Moments Around (Manon's Story)14:35-How To Control Your Feelings16:01-Rational Thinking + Decisions LIE #417:32-Striving For Excellence Without Pushing Through18:29-What Your Person Account Has To Do With Feelings19:41-How To Identify Your Feelings Fast21:12-How To Feel Your Feelings Visual Tool22:33-Why Meditation + Deep Breaths Don't Always Work23:58-Thoughts Drive Your Feelings LIES #525:57-Perspectacles How Feelings Shape Your Perceptions28:37-Turning Your Mood into Useful Fuel30:07-Where Sense Data Fits Into The EquationHow To Feel Your Feelings Q&AQ: Why does “changing my thoughts” never changes my feelings—especially as a perfectionist?
A: This episode breaks down the myth that thoughts drive feelings (hint: it's the other way around!). Discover why “thought work” is a torture device for perfectionidtic people and how the “CTFAR Model” does not actually work for any human with a brainQ: What's really going on when I'm overwhelmed by emotions even if everything looks fine on the outside?
A: You'll learn the neuroscientific difference between feelings and emotions, plus why this distinction puts an to the cycle of overthinking feelings and asking “what is wrong with me”Q: What's the biggest misconception high-achievers have about feelings?
A: Most of us have a totally backward understanding of where feelings come from (and it's not just psychological!). Courtney reveals the real, science-backed answer.Q: How can I feel my feelings without getting “lost” in them or falling apart?
A: Tune in for a client success story and discover a practical tool—the “mood meter”—to help you regain control and function, even on tough days.Q: Does thinking rationally mean I can escape feelings?
A: Logic and rationality can't bypass feelings. Find out why every decision (yes, even the “rational” ones!) are shaped by your mood — and how to use this knowledge to your advantage.Q: What's one quick, practical tweak I can use to feel better fast?
A: Courtney shares micro-strategies (think 30 seconds to 3 minutes) you can use right away to change your mood—and your experience.Highly Credible Resources Cited in this EpisodeBar, M. (2009). The proactive brain: memory for predictions. *Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences*, *364*(1521), 1235–1243. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2008.0310Barrett, L. F. (2017). How emotions are made: The secret life of the brain. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.Barrett, L. F. (2006). Valence is a basic building block of emotional life. Journal of Research in Personality, 40(1), 35–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2005.08.006Barrett, L. F. (2016). The theory of constructed emotion: an active inference account of interoception and categorization. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, nsw154. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsw154Barrett, L. F., & Bar, M. (2009). See it with feeling: affective predictions during object perception. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 364(1521), 1325–1334. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2008.0312Barrett, L. F., Gross, J., Christensen, T. C., & Benvenuto, M. (2001). Knowing what you're feeling and knowing what to do about it: Mapping the relation between emotion differentiation and emotion regulation. Cognition and Emotion, 15(6), 713–724. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699930143000239Barrett, L. F., & Russell, J. A. (1999). The Structure of Current Affect. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 8(1), 10–14. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8721.00003Braem, S., Coenen, E., Klaas Bombeke, Bochove, van, & Wim Notebaert. (2015). Open your eyes for prediction errors. *Cognitive Affective & Behavioral Neuroscience*, *15*(2), 374–380. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-014-0333-4Bobba-Alves, N., Juster, R.-P., & Picard, M. (2022). The energetic cost of allostasis and allostatic load. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 146, 105951. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105951Cesario, J., Johnson, D. J., & Eisthen, H. L. (2020). Your Brain Is Not an Onion With a Tiny Reptile Inside. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 29(3), 255–260. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721420917687‌Clark, A. (2013). Whatever next? Predictive brains, situated agents, and the future of cognitive science. *Behavioral and Brain Sciences*, *36*(3), 181–204. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x12000477Gendron, M., Lindquist, K. A., Barsalou, L., & Barrett, L. F. (2012). Emotion words shape emotion percepts. Emotion, 12(2), 314–325. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026007Hoemann, K., Gendron, M., & Barrett, L. F. (2022). Assessing the Power of Words to Facilitate Emotion Category Learning. Affective Science, 3(1), 69–80. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42761-021-00084-4Kleckner, I. R., Zhang, J., Touroutoglou, A., Chanes, L., Xia, C., Simmons, W. K., Quigley, K. S., Dickerson, B. C., & Feldman Barrett, L. (2017). Evidence for a large-scale brain system supporting allostasis and interoception in humans. Nature Human Behaviour, 1(5). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-017-0069Mattes, A., Mück, M., & Stahl, J. (2023). Perfectionism-related variations in error processing in a task with increased response selection complexity. *Personality neuroscience*, *5*, e12. https://doi.org/10.1017/pen.2022.3Sullivan, W. T. (1990). Outward Searchers: SETI Pioneers . Scientists Talk about Their Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. DAVID W. SWIFT. University of Arizona Press, Tucson, 1990. xiv, 436 pp., illus. $35. Science, 250(4978), 303–303. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.250.4978.303-a Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

What if the utility bill you barely understand holds the key to stabilizing the grid, accelerating electrification, and saving you money?Rachel Bryant has spent nearly 20 years navigating the complex world of energy regulation—as both an engineer and a lawyer. Now at GridX, she's helping utilities across the country translate convoluted tariff structures into clear, actionable decisions for customers. The result? Better engagement, smarter energy use, and a grid that can flex with our electrifying future.Recorded live at RE+ Northeast, this conversation unpacks why traditional cost-of-service rate structures are crumbling under the pressure of EVs, solar, and home electrification—and how time-variable pricing might just be the answer. From peak load reduction to EV charging patterns, Rachel breaks down how data, software, and savvy communication can bring utilities and customers into alignment.Expect to learn:

Pour vous abonner et écouter l'émission en une fois, sans publicité :https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo Bercé par les vers enflammés de Corneille, l'épisode du Cid s'ouvre comme un dilemme tragique : venger l'honneur d'un père ou préserver l'amour de Chimène ? Mais derrière la pièce se cache une figure bien réelle : Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, alias le Cid Campeador, guerrier castillan du XIᵉ siècle, à la fois loyal chevalier, stratège hors pair… et chef de guerre indépendant.Cette émission nous emmène dans une Espagne méconnue, morcelée, tiraillée entre royaumes chrétiens et principautés musulmanes. Le Cid y incarne un monde en recomposition, sans idéologie religieuse unique, où alliances et trahisons sont avant tout politiques. Tantôt vassal fidèle, tantôt exilé combattant pour les rois musulmans, Rodrigo défie les frontières – géographiques, religieuses et sociales.Du fracas des batailles à la conquête de Valence, qu'il gouverne en prince autonome, le Cid devient un symbole d'habileté politique autant que de courage. Ni saint, ni mercenaire ordinaire, il incarne un réalisme brut, dans un monde où l'honneur est une monnaie aussi précieuse que l'or.Mais ce qui frappe, c'est la puissance du mythe. Dès le XIIᵉ siècle, la légende prend le pas sur l'histoire : le Poème du Cid l'érige en héros chrétien, fidèle à son roi, combattant inlassable de l'islam. Une construction idéologique bien éloignée de la complexité de l'homme.Cette émission lève le voile sur la vérité d'un personnage fascinant, tout en nous plongeant dans un Moyen Âge hispanique bien plus subtil que les légendes ne le laissent croire. Entre histoire et mémoire, c'est un voyage passionnant, où la figure du Cid, loin d'être figée, reste étonnamment moderne. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pour vous abonner et écouter l'émission en une fois, sans publicité :https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo Bercé par les vers enflammés de Corneille, l'épisode du Cid s'ouvre comme un dilemme tragique : venger l'honneur d'un père ou préserver l'amour de Chimène ? Mais derrière la pièce se cache une figure bien réelle : Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, alias le Cid Campeador, guerrier castillan du XIᵉ siècle, à la fois loyal chevalier, stratège hors pair… et chef de guerre indépendant.Cette émission nous emmène dans une Espagne méconnue, morcelée, tiraillée entre royaumes chrétiens et principautés musulmanes. Le Cid y incarne un monde en recomposition, sans idéologie religieuse unique, où alliances et trahisons sont avant tout politiques. Tantôt vassal fidèle, tantôt exilé combattant pour les rois musulmans, Rodrigo défie les frontières – géographiques, religieuses et sociales.Du fracas des batailles à la conquête de Valence, qu'il gouverne en prince autonome, le Cid devient un symbole d'habileté politique autant que de courage. Ni saint, ni mercenaire ordinaire, il incarne un réalisme brut, dans un monde où l'honneur est une monnaie aussi précieuse que l'or.Mais ce qui frappe, c'est la puissance du mythe. Dès le XIIᵉ siècle, la légende prend le pas sur l'histoire : le Poème du Cid l'érige en héros chrétien, fidèle à son roi, combattant inlassable de l'islam. Une construction idéologique bien éloignée de la complexité de l'homme.Cette émission lève le voile sur la vérité d'un personnage fascinant, tout en nous plongeant dans un Moyen Âge hispanique bien plus subtil que les légendes ne le laissent croire. Entre histoire et mémoire, c'est un voyage passionnant, où la figure du Cid, loin d'être figée, reste étonnamment moderne. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pour vous abonner et écouter l'émission en une fois, sans publicité :https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo Bercé par les vers enflammés de Corneille, l'épisode du Cid s'ouvre comme un dilemme tragique : venger l'honneur d'un père ou préserver l'amour de Chimène ? Mais derrière la pièce se cache une figure bien réelle : Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, alias le Cid Campeador, guerrier castillan du XIᵉ siècle, à la fois loyal chevalier, stratège hors pair… et chef de guerre indépendant.Cette émission nous emmène dans une Espagne méconnue, morcelée, tiraillée entre royaumes chrétiens et principautés musulmanes. Le Cid y incarne un monde en recomposition, sans idéologie religieuse unique, où alliances et trahisons sont avant tout politiques. Tantôt vassal fidèle, tantôt exilé combattant pour les rois musulmans, Rodrigo défie les frontières – géographiques, religieuses et sociales.Du fracas des batailles à la conquête de Valence, qu'il gouverne en prince autonome, le Cid devient un symbole d'habileté politique autant que de courage. Ni saint, ni mercenaire ordinaire, il incarne un réalisme brut, dans un monde où l'honneur est une monnaie aussi précieuse que l'or.Mais ce qui frappe, c'est la puissance du mythe. Dès le XIIᵉ siècle, la légende prend le pas sur l'histoire : le Poème du Cid l'érige en héros chrétien, fidèle à son roi, combattant inlassable de l'islam. Une construction idéologique bien éloignée de la complexité de l'homme.Cette émission lève le voile sur la vérité d'un personnage fascinant, tout en nous plongeant dans un Moyen Âge hispanique bien plus subtil que les légendes ne le laissent croire. Entre histoire et mémoire, c'est un voyage passionnant, où la figure du Cid, loin d'être figée, reste étonnamment moderne. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pour vous abonner et écouter l'émission en une fois, sans publicité :https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo Bercé par les vers enflammés de Corneille, l'épisode du Cid s'ouvre comme un dilemme tragique : venger l'honneur d'un père ou préserver l'amour de Chimène ? Mais derrière la pièce se cache une figure bien réelle : Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, alias le Cid Campeador, guerrier castillan du XIᵉ siècle, à la fois loyal chevalier, stratège hors pair… et chef de guerre indépendant.Cette émission nous emmène dans une Espagne méconnue, morcelée, tiraillée entre royaumes chrétiens et principautés musulmanes. Le Cid y incarne un monde en recomposition, sans idéologie religieuse unique, où alliances et trahisons sont avant tout politiques. Tantôt vassal fidèle, tantôt exilé combattant pour les rois musulmans, Rodrigo défie les frontières – géographiques, religieuses et sociales.Du fracas des batailles à la conquête de Valence, qu'il gouverne en prince autonome, le Cid devient un symbole d'habileté politique autant que de courage. Ni saint, ni mercenaire ordinaire, il incarne un réalisme brut, dans un monde où l'honneur est une monnaie aussi précieuse que l'or.Mais ce qui frappe, c'est la puissance du mythe. Dès le XIIᵉ siècle, la légende prend le pas sur l'histoire : le Poème du Cid l'érige en héros chrétien, fidèle à son roi, combattant inlassable de l'islam. Une construction idéologique bien éloignée de la complexité de l'homme.Cette émission lève le voile sur la vérité d'un personnage fascinant, tout en nous plongeant dans un Moyen Âge hispanique bien plus subtil que les légendes ne le laissent croire. Entre histoire et mémoire, c'est un voyage passionnant, où la figure du Cid, loin d'être figée, reste étonnamment moderne. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Pour vous abonner et écouter l'émission en une fois, sans publicité : https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo Bercé par les vers enflammés de Corneille, l'épisode du Cid s'ouvre comme un dilemme tragique : venger l'honneur d'un père ou préserver l'amour de Chimène ? Mais derrière la pièce se cache une figure bien réelle : Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, alias le Cid Campeador, guerrier castillan du XIᵉ siècle, à la fois loyal chevalier, stratège hors pair… et chef de guerre indépendant.Cette émission nous emmène dans une Espagne méconnue, morcelée, tiraillée entre royaumes chrétiens et principautés musulmanes. Le Cid y incarne un monde en recomposition, sans idéologie religieuse unique, où alliances et trahisons sont avant tout politiques. Tantôt vassal fidèle, tantôt exilé combattant pour les rois musulmans, Rodrigo défie les frontières – géographiques, religieuses et sociales.Du fracas des batailles à la conquête de Valence, qu'il gouverne en prince autonome, le Cid devient un symbole d'habileté politique autant que de courage. Ni saint, ni mercenaire ordinaire, il incarne un réalisme brut, dans un monde où l'honneur est une monnaie aussi précieuse que l'or.Mais ce qui frappe, c'est la puissance du mythe. Dès le XIIᵉ siècle, la légende prend le pas sur l'histoire : le Poème du Cid l'érige en héros chrétien, fidèle à son roi, combattant inlassable de l'islam. Une construction idéologique bien éloignée de la complexité de l'homme.Cette émission lève le voile sur la vérité d'un personnage fascinant, tout en nous plongeant dans un Moyen Âge hispanique bien plus subtil que les légendes ne le laissent croire. Entre histoire et mémoire, c'est un voyage passionnant, où la figure du Cid, loin d'être figée, reste étonnamment moderne. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Texas: where oil and gas once reigned supreme—and now, renewables are rewriting the rules.In this special live episode recorded at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025, Doug Lewin and Nico Johnson flip the script. Doug takes the mic to interview Nico about his biggest takeaways from the show, and the two dive deep into what's fueling Texas' meteoric rise in solar, storage, and energy expansion.Expect a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about why Texas has become the unexpected juggernaut of clean energy—and what risks could upend that growth if policymakers aren't careful.Expect to learn:

“Don't pitch slap me.”That's the line Spenser Meeks uses to describe the all-too-common trap most any professional falls into when presenting information (Usually via presentation decks) — jumping straight into specs and data before earning your audience's attention. In a lively convo, Spenser and Nico break down why 60% of all conference speaking sessions (yes, your conference panels) are rated “meh”… and how better storytelling could fix that.If you're tired of your message falling flat or sales calls that go nowhere, learn to help people care before they calculate. Spenser, who's trained the moderators and presenters for RE+ and other top trade shows, shares the emotional and psychological blueprint that can transform technical pitches into conversations that land.

The FinTech Reboot Solar Has Been Waiting ForWhat happens when local banks finally start playing ball in solar lending? Ravi Mikkelsen is here to tell us.In this “Where Are They Now” episode, we reconnect with Ravi Mikkelsen, the co-founder and CEO of Atmos Financial, who first joined SunCast in 2021. Since then, the solar financing world has been flipped on its head—rising interest rates, shifting policies, and a return to leases have left installers and homeowners alike with questions and headaches. Ravi has been quietly building an answer in the form of a fintech platform that bridges the gap between traditional banking and solar projects.If you've ever wondered why solar loans still feel so complicated—or what it would take to truly democratize clean energy finance—this is your episode.

“Virtual power plant” might be trending—but Eversource's Tilak Subrahmanian says it misses the mark.In this RE+ Northeast PowerUp Live stage interview, Nico sits down with Tilak for a refreshingly candid utility perspective on how distributed energy resources (DERs) are being integrated, managed, and monetized at scale. Spoiler: it's not just about demand response anymore.From managing EV charging loads to influencing ISO capacity calculations, Tilak breaks down how Eversource is designing a distributed grid built for policy, performance, and people. If you've ever wondered how utilities actually think about DERs, this is the episode for you.What you'll learn:

What's blocking our climate tech breakthroughs?It's not the tech. It's the process.Ben Downing has seen the system from both sides—first as a Massachusetts state senator, then as VP at Nexamp scaling solar across the country. Now, as Chief Growth Officer at The Engine, MIT's accelerator for “tough tech,” he's helping commercialize game-changing innovations that can decarbonize the toughest sectors—steel, cement, transmission, and beyond.But it's not just about the science. It's about fixing the systems—permitting, infrastructure, policy—that stall progress. In this episode, Ben shares why real-world deployment is the biggest hurdle… and how The Engine is building what he calls a “Solutions Factory” to overcome it.Expect to learn: ⚡ Why product-market fit is the #1 blind spot for climate tech founders⚡ How startups like Sublime and Commonwealth Fusion are scaling real impact⚡ Why Massachusetts might be the best place to pilot manufacturing⚡ How to rebuild broken processes that stall startup successBen's optimism is infectious—and it's backed by hard-won insight from the frontlines of policy and innovation. If you've ever wondered why brilliant climate ideas stall out and how to course-correct, press play and take notes.If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

The U.S. grid is facing its biggest stress test since WWII. The answer? Batteries.Joan White, Director of Storage & Interconnection Policy at SEIA, joins Nico on the PowerUp Live stage at RE+ Northeast to unpack the audacious 700 GWh storage deployment target laid out in SEIA's latest white paper. That's a 50% increase over the “business as usual” trajectory—and Joan believes it's not just possible, but necessary.As AI data centers, EV adoption, and manufacturing supercharge national energy demand, the grid must evolve. Energy storage isn't a luxury anymore—it's a requirement. Joan walks us through the policy levers, market dynamics, and cost curves shaping this once-in-a-generation energy transformation.

When Maria Robinson took the helm at the Grid Deployment Office within the US Department of Energy (US DOE), she stepped into one of the most pivotal (and difficult) roles in the clean energy transition.Now that she's no longer a government employee, Maria reveals what really happens inside DOE decision-making rooms, why the grid is far more fragile than most realize, and how her new role as CEO of IREC is helping shift the power back to the people.From wildfire response to data center load growth and interconnection bottlenecks, Maria clearly understands what is driving (or stifling) our energy transition —you don't want to miss this conversation.