Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast)
Deep discussions with those who are helping us build our way out of climate change.
Episodes
Quantify what you can, intuit the rest: Engie's distributed development playbook for 2026
In this episode, James talks with Navya Gundeti, Director of Project Development at Engie North America, where she leads the distributed solar and storage development pipeline.Navya is operating in a market where five-year plans don't survive the year they were written. OBBBA, tariff whiplash, data center land competition, and reshuffled interconnection queues forced her team to rebuild its s
Scaling Distributed Generation Beyond Community Solar with Bill Francis from New Energy Equity
In this episode, James talks with Bill Francis, Vice President of Emerging Markets at New Energy Equity — a distributed solar developer that has spent over a decade building community solar programs across the country.Bill joined NEE at the end of 2025 after seven years at Engie, arriving right as the traditional community solar model is showing real strain. Programs are saturating. Development ca
A mile deep, not wide: NineDot's case for going all-in on one market with Sam McGarvey
In this episode, James talks with Sam McGarvey, Director of Origination at NineDot Energy — a developer, owner, and operator of front-of-meter battery storage systems across New York City's five boroughs.NineDot made a deliberate bet: ignore every other market and go all-in on the single hardest place to build energy storage in the country. That focus has taken them from 3 employees to 84, an
How virtual power plants became a daily grid resource with Matt Plante
In this episode, James talks with Matt Plante, President of Voltus, about what it actually takes to build a virtual power plant that grid operators call on every single day.Voltus aggregates distributed energy resources, including industrial loads, batteries, commercial buildings, and now residential assets, into virtual power plants that participate in wholesale electricity markets. Since April 2
Learning from the last grid build-out (and why VPPs are the answer) with Mark Dyson
The grid has been here before. Between 1960 and 2000, US utilities grew demand 4–5x while cutting real electricity prices by 20%, and the lessons from that era are more relevant than ever.Mark Dyson is Managing Director of Electricity at RMI, where he's spent nearly two decades working on grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and the policy and market design that holds it all toge
Why grid planning is the hardest problem in energy right now with Derek Stenclik
In this episode, James talks with Derek Stenclik, Founding Partner at Telos Energy. Derek shares his path into the power sector, starting at GE where he spent nearly a decade working on grid planning, resource adequacy, and early studies on integrating wind and solar at scale, before co-founding Telos to tackle some of the grid’s most complex planning challenges.The conversation focuses on how uti
Bridging the power gap: The fuel-flexible future for data centers with Craig Gordon
In this episode, James talks with Craig Gordon, Head of Global Policy, Regulatory Affairs, and Business Development at Mainspring Energy. Craig brings deep experience in clean energy—from scaling Invenergy’s wind and solar projects to shaping U.S. energy policy with the American Clean Power Association. Today, he’s helping Mainspring redefine dispatchable generation for a rapidly electrifying worl
Fixing the Grid-Data Center Disconnect with Tony Wagler and Alex Oort Alonso
In this episode, James talks with Tony and Alex from the Paces team about their recent white paper exploring the mismatch between data center growth projections and actual grid planning. Tony, a seasoned power developer, and Alex, a researcher focused on data center flexibility, dive into how speculative load growth is driving transmission investments that may never serve real projects.They discus
From Wall Street to Clean Energy: Investing in the AI-Powered Power Grid with Shanu Mathew
In this episode, James talks with Shanu Mathew, Senior Vice President at Lazard, where he co-leads a U.S. sustainable equity strategy. With a background in traditional finance and a passion for climate and sustainability, Shanu blends data-driven investing with macro-level insight into energy and technology transitions.They explore how Shanu’s career evolved from M&A banking to managing portfo
Building Clean Data Center Infrastructure with Gabe Messercola
In this episode, James talks with Gabe Messercola, Director of Data Center Solutions at EDF. Gabe shares his journey from studying environmental policy and working as a rock climbing instructor to building renewable energy projects at Nexamp and leading innovative data center strategies at EDF. With deep experience in asset management and power markets, Gabe now focuses on aligning renewable gener
Master Planning the Energy Future with Nat Sahlstrom
In this episode, James talks with Nat Sahlstrom, Chief Energy Officer at Tract, a data center developer enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure. Nat shares his unconventional journey from Seattle’s punk rock scene to leading energy strategy at Amazon and now Tract. With over two decades in energy, he brings deep insight into the intersection of data center growth, power planning, an
Building Community Trust in Clean Energy with Hilary Clark
In this episode, James talks with Hilary Clark, Senior Director of Social Licensing at the American Clean Power Association (ACP). With over two decades in permitting and regulatory affairs, Hilary brings deep expertise on how clean energy developers can effectively engage communities and navigate the complex siting landscape in the U.S.They discuss the evolving challenges in local and state-level
Orchestrating Power for Data Centers with Brian Janous of Cloverleaf
In this episode, James talks with Brian Janous, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Cloverleaf Infrastructure and former Head of Energy at Microsoft. With 25+ years in the utility space — including a decade leading Microsoft’s cloud energy strategy — Brian shares what it was like to scale power procurement during the hyperscale boom and why he founded Cloverleaf to solve the next frontier:
Real-Time Clean Energy Insights
In this episode, James talks with Michael Thomas, Founder of CleanView and creator of Distilled. Michael has built a career around impactful storytelling and actionable data, aiming to accelerate clean energy adoption. From tech marketing to climate entrepreneurship, he has channeled his curiosity into initiatives that demystify energy trends and empower decision-makers.They discuss the evolution
Inside the Rapid Rise of Data Centers with Pat Lynch
In this episode, James talks with Pat Lynch, Executive Managing Director and Global Head of Data Center Solutions at CBRE. With 30+ years in digital infrastructure, Pat shares his journey from early fiber builds in the 90s to leading CBRE’s global data center strategy.They discuss how CBRE’s data center business scaled from 3% to 10% of company revenue through strategic talent and investment, and
Al and Early De-Risking: The Future of Solar Development
In this episode, James sits down with Paces colleagues Kyle Baranko and Tony Wagler to discuss their new white paper, “Pre-Development at Scale: Modeling Risk in Early-Stage Solar Development”. They dive into how AI, probabilistic methods, and standardized development workflows can dramatically reduce soft costs and increase project success rates.Kyle shares how Monte Carlo simulations were used t
Investing in Early-Stage Energy Developers with Christine Larson
In this episode, we sit down with Christine Larson, Head of Strategy & Operations at Modern Energy and interim COO at Industrial Sun, to explore how early-stage developers can thrive in a landscape defined by high complexity, capital intensity, and shifting market signals.Christine shares how Modern’s model goes beyond funding—providing hands-on operational support like IT and accounting—so fo
The AI Power Puzzle: Grid Flexibility vs. Off Grid Microgrids
The power demands of AI data centers are skyrocketing—but how will we meet them?In this episode, James sits down with Tyler Norris (Duke University) and Kyle Baranko (Paces) to dig into two influential white papers offering different solutions. One explores off-grid, solar-plus-storage microgrids as a fast, clean option. The other highlights how we can better utilize existing grid capacity by embr
Beyond the Grid: The Race to Reimagine Energy with Nan Ransohoff & Duncan Campbell - E140
In this episode, we sit down with Nan Ransohoff and Duncan Campbell to discuss the evolving landscape of solar microgrids, AI data centers, and the urgent need for climate-driven innovation. Duncan reflects on how today’s energy solutions are just the beginning, predicting a future where bold, disruptive action reshapes the grid.We dive into:How Stripe and Paces are driving groundbreaking projects
Unlocking Land for Solar with Scott Aaronson - E139
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Aaronson, founder and CEO of Demeter Land Development, to explore his unexpected path from criminal defense attorney to renewable energy land origination expert.Scott recounts how his real estate ventures led him to community solar development, shedding light on the evolving challenges of securing land for distributed generation (DG) projects. He discusses t
Powering the Future: Data Centers, AI, and Energy with Peter Hans Hirschboeck - E138
In this episode, we sit down with Peter Hans Hirschboeck, founder and managing director of impactECI, to explore the rapidly evolving world of data centers and energy infrastructure. With a background in electrical engineering and years of experience leading energy projects at AWS, Peter shares invaluable insights on how the demand for AI computing power is reshaping the energy landscape.We discus
Navigating the Future of Energy Storage with Paul Reed - E137
In this episode, Paul Reed, Founder and CEO of RSunrise Energy, joins host James McWalter to discuss his journey in energy storage and the evolving landscape of renewable power. The conversation explores:Paul's background in chemical engineering and his transition into the energy storage sector, spanning nearly 15 years.The early days of demand response, behind-the-meter storage, and the tech
Customer-Centric Solar Development with Erica Brinker - E136
In this episode, Erica Brinker, Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer at Chaberton Energy and board member of the Coalition for Community Solar Access, shares her unique career journey and insights into the renewable energy sector. The conversation covers:Erica’s early roles in the fashion and luxury goods industry, followed by her transition to healthcare technology, aerospace, and eventual
Building Community Solar Success with Sarah Moon - E135
Sarah Moon, Co-Founder of FieldWorks Power, shares her career journey and expertise in the renewable energy sector. The conversation covers:Sarah’s path from studying geology to leading renewable energy initiatives at companies like Solstice Power Technologies and DSD Renewables.Strategies for community solar companies to enter and succeed in emerging markets, from policy advocacy to local communi
Building a Sustainable Future with Ty Baccile - E134
Ty Baccile, Director of Solar Development at New Energy Equity and a Board Member of NYSEA, shares his career journey and insights from the renewable energy sector. The conversation covers:Ty’s career journey from his blue-collar roots in upstate New York to pioneering wind and solar projects.Scaling community solar and driving economic growth through local development.The role of innovation, coll
Revolutionizing Thermal Energy Storage with Martin Schichtel - E133
In this episode, Martin Schichtel, Founder and CEO of Kraftblock, shares his career journey and insights into the thermal energy storage sector.The conversation covers:The pivotal moment in 2008 that sparked the idea for Kraftblock, leading to the development of a superior thermal energy storage material.Discussing the waste heat recovery market and the importance of decarbonizing heat in various
Innovations in Floating Solar with Ned Horneffer - E132
In this episode, James McWalter interviews Ned Horneffer, Vice President of Development at Third Pillar Solar, to explore the exciting advancements and challenges in the floating solar industry.The conversation covers:Ned’s path in clean energy from venture capital to battery energy storage, culminating in his current role at Third Pillar Solar, where he leads innovative solar initiatives.The grow
Driving Innovation in Renewable Energy: Insights from Paces' Solutions Engineers - E131
In this episode, James McWalter interviews Paces's very own Solution Engineers, Gabby Stein and Tony Wagler, to discuss the latest developments in the renewable energy industry and their roles at Paces.The conversation covers:Gabby's and Tony's career paths before joining Paces, including their experiences in solar and battery storage development.The unique challenges they faced in
Mastering Land Acquisition for Renewable Energy: Insights from Land Acquisition LLC - E130
Welcome to this episode of the Clean Energy Chronicles! Today, we have Dillan Wilson and Mitch May, co-founders of Land Acquisition LLC, sharing their journey in the renewable energy and land acquisition space. Starting with Mitch’s early career in construction and solar, and Dillan’s background in real estate and environmental compliance, they’ve come together to form a dynamic partnership.In thi
Journey in Renewable Energy with Riean Norman - E129
In this episode, Riean Norman, Senior Director at Crow Holdings, shares his journey and insights into the renewable energy sector.The conversation covers:Riean's career path, starting as a land representative at Chevron and transitioning into renewable energy development at NextEra.His shift from subsurface oil and gas development to surface-based renewable projects.Navigating skepticism towa
Paces What A Year! - E128
In this relaunch episode, James McWalter interviews Charles Bai, CTO & Co-Founder of Paces, to explore what’s changed over the past year in both the energy industry and at Paces.The conversation covers:Continued growth in renewable energy projects.New advancements in solar, EV charging infrastructure, and battery storage.Increasing competition for prime sites among developers.Rising competitio
Software Engineering at Paces - E127
Wonderful to speak to Lena and Kevin, the first two software engineers at Paces! We discussed:Their path to joining PacesWhat drove you towards climate change as an issue?How much of your company culture is a function of company size?Defining engineering cultureThe importance of engineers having a direct relationship with customers.We even iterated on how engineering at Paces can be improved on th
Modern Solar Development & GIS with Carson Weinand from CVE - E126
Great to chat with Carson Weinand, Senior Project Developer at CVE North America, about recent changes to solar development as well as the importance of GIS data. We discuss:How he became a product developer at CVEFalling in love with GISWhat does perfect look like for project development data?The real market killer for community solar.New rules for the IRAAnd much more!Paces helps developers fin
From Brownfields to Brightfields - E125
We sit down for an insightful conversation with Corey Hindin, Director of Business Development at AC Power, to talk about transforming brownfields into productive solar farms. We delve into:How business development is structured at AC Power, which entails various steps ranging from market exploration to closing agreements with landowners for project due diligence.The unique characteristics of brow
From Solar Farms to Sheep Farms with Ryan Kelliher & ASGA - E124
We speak with Ryan Kelliher, VP of Renewable Solutions at Tradition Energy and Executive Director of the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). We discuss why:Solar grazing is beneficial for farmers and rural communitiesSheep grazing is helpful for the permitting of solar projects, as it aligns incentives for the developer and the farmer and reduces community opposition.The lack of sheep in th
Energy Data Science with Kyle Baranko - E123
In this episode, James McWalter interviews Kyle Baranko, a data scientist at Paces, about the intersection of energy and data. They discuss:How renewable energy companies are using data to optimize projects and the challenges of working with legacy energy systems. The types of data that renewable energy project developers care about, including interconnection, geophysical and environmental constra
Build, Repeat - E122
Carbotnic is now Act, Build, Repeat! Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
Transforming waste into energy - E121
Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
Liquid Air Energy Storage - E120
Great to chat with Justin Scholz Ceo and founder of Phelas, Phelas develops the solution for the energy transition: A modular, mass-produced and cost-effective and safe electricity storage system for utilities, grid operators, industry, renewable energy developer & operators! We discussed liquid air energy storage, energy efficiency, supply chain disruptions, grid interconnection and more!http
Repurposing EV Batteries - E119
Great to chat with Edward Chiang, Co-Founder & CEO at Moment Energy! Moment Energy provides clean, affordable, and reliable energy storage by repurposing retired electric vehicle batteries! We discussed the founding team, customer discovery, electric vehicle waste, battery health and more! https://carbotnic.com/momentenergy Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If yo
Formula E! - E118
Great to chat with Cailey Patterson, Executive Director at Saints Performance Automotive Design, the University of St Andrews Formula Student E team! They are designing and building a performance electric car! We discussed the competition, the future of electric vehicles in competition, how to start a cleantech project and more!https://carbotnic.com/spadDownload Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i
Revenue-based financing - E117
Great to chat with Dimitry Gershenson, Co-founder and CEO at Enduring Planet, Enduring Planet offers rapid financing for Climate Entrepreneurs without dilution, personal guarantees, or collateral! We discussed revenue-based financing, the pros and cons of that compared to other forms of financing, how easy is the process like and more!https://carbotnic.com/enduringplanetDownload Podcast Here: http
Becoming a Solar Developer - E116
Great to chat with Tim Montague, Solar Developer, NABCEP trainer and host of the Clean Power Hour podcast! The Clean Power Hour is a weekly news roundup of the latest solar, wind, storage and energy transition news! We discussed how Tim become a solar project developer, the challenges in developing solar projects, community solar and more! Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418ww
Utility Scale Solar Development - E115
Great to chat with Timothy Kim, CEO at ibV Energy Partners! ibV Energy Partners is leading the clean energy revolution through full-service development of utility-scale solar power plants! We discussed policies toward renewables, challenges in developing solar projects, solar moratorium, grid congestion and more! ibV’s Careers PageibVs Community Pagehttps://carbotnic.com/ibvpartners Download Podca
Financial Carbon Accounting - E114
Great to chat with Jonathan Nwosu, Co-Founder and CEO at ClimaView, software that analyzes financed emissions and enable sustainable finance products! We discussed measuring bank emissions, the Mom Test, how to make early enterprise sales, the difficulties of gathering clean data and more!https://carbotnic.com/climaviewDownload Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418 To contact Jonathan abo
Investing in Climate Tech - E113
Great to chat with Matt Ward, partner at 4WARDVC and host at The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Show! 4WARD.VC invests in mission-driven pre-seed and seed-stage climate startups moving the world forward! ! We discussed climate economics, getting the timing right when starting a climate company, what makes a good pitch, the important of team, tam and timing in investing and more! https://carbo
Paces Demo Day
https://carbotnic.com/paces-2Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and review 5 stars on Apple, Thanks so much! JamesPaces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?
Replacing Plastics with Algae - E111
Great to chat with Kim Pendergrass, Co-Founder of Algeon Materials, a biotech materials start-up on a mission to fight climate change and reduce plastic pollution by creating plastic alternatives for leading brands! We discussed the properties of algae, the importance of researching customers in the early days of the start-up, product validation, balancing biodegradability against material longev
Carbon Business Council - E110
Great to chat with Ben Rubin Co-founder and Executive Director of the Carbon Business Council! The Carbon Business Council is comprised of leading carbon management growth companies working to reverse climate change! We discussed carbon management technologies, the climate bill framework, voluntary vs mandatory carbon markets and more! https://carbotnic.com/carbonbcOath to Restore the Earth Downl
CO2 By Spend - E109
Great to chat with Ted Power, Co-Founder at Bend! Bend tracks CO2 emissions by company spend! We discussed CO2 estimates, the growth of companies with climate commitments in the last few years, how to define net zero and more!https://carbotnic.com/bendReach Ted: tedpower@bend.green Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and r
Creating Net Zero Buildings - E108
Great to chat with Peter Light, CEO and Co-founder of Lumen Energy, Lumen Energy enables commercial buildings to generate income from clean energy! We discussed decarbonizing buildings, shaping the direction of technology deployment, helping building owners to find cost-optimal clean energy solutions, financing cleantech and more!Lumen is hiring! https://jobs.lever.co/lumenenergy https://carbotnic
High-Density Hydrogen for Zero-Emission Transportation - E107
Great to chat with David Jaramillo, Co-founder & CTO at Verne! Verne is developing high-density and lightweight hydrogen storage systems for use in heavy vehicles! We discussed how their approach can increase hydrogen density and vehicle range, how to best develop a hydrogen ecosystem, the importance of testing centers and more! Verne is hiring!Contact David on Twitter!https://carbotnic.com/ve
Fermenting Better Meat - E106
Great to chat with Paul Shapiro, CEO and Co-founder of The Better Meat Co! The Better Meat Co. harnesses the amazing power of fermentation to make delicious, versatile fully animal-free meats! We discussed how they scaled their product from the lab to commercialization, the importance of better meat from a climate perspective, the future of the meat industry, policy improvements and more!https://c
Software Powered Grids - E105
Great to chat with Brendan Banfield, Co-Founder & CEO at GRIDSIGHT, Gridsight is a cloud analytics platform that helps electrical utilities transition from “poles and wires” businesses to distributed system operators! We discussed how their software platform provides in-depth grid insights, how to maximise renewable growth, data safety and more! Brenda’s Linkedin!https://carbotnic.com/gridsigh
Building Energy Saving Software - E104
Great to chat with John Powers, Founder and CEO of Extensible Energy! Extensible Energy creates advanced demand management software to help commercial building owners to intelligently use electricity and reduce their demand and time-of-use charges! We discussed how a startup is a series of tested hypotheses, the four “C”s of good building energy management systems, predicting energy fluctuations a
Carbon Capturing Membranes - E103
Great to chat with Erica Nemser, CEO of Compact Membrane Systems, a company that creates membrane technology to capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and transform industry into a long-term sustainable enterprise! We discussed the challenges of decarbonization, point source carbon capture, how a membrane that works at low pressure, scaling up the technology and more!They can be contacted at
Solving Climate Change with 401Ks - E102
Great to chat with Zach Stein, Cofounder of Carbon Collective! Carbon Collective is the first online investment advisor 100% focused on climate change! We discussed the importance of a well-defined customer cohort, how to assess a climate positive company, the intersection of climate and investing and more!https://carbotnic.com/carboncollective Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/15181484
Decarbonizing the Middle Market - E101
Great to chat with Gabriel Phillips, CEO at Catalyst Power, Catalyst Power is an integrated provider of commercial energy, connected microgrid solutions, and Community Solar! We discussed decarbonizing the commercial and industrial middle markets, what makes a good acquisition, the connected micro-grid, incentivizing energy customers and more!https://carbotnic.com/catalyst Download Podcast Here: h
Ask Me Anything - E100
Great to be interviewed by Bridget Hickey, Director of Marketing of Cloud to Street ! We discussed why I started the carbotnic podcast, my background, inspirations,the challenges and experience of entering the climate startup world and more! https://carbotnic.com/100 Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418 Please also find some great climate focused resources for roles below:Climat
Predicting Energy Markets - E99
Great to chat with Lauren Kuntz, CEO and Co-Founder at Gaiascope, Gaiascope is dedicated to maintaining planetary balance and combating climate change! We discussed forecasts on the electric grid, the energy trading market, how energy efficiency is correlated with lower carbon, ways energy usage is shifting and more! https://carbotnic.com/gaiascope Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518
Offsetting with Better Design - E98
Great to chat with Andreas Homer, Co-Founder & CEO at Aerial! Aerial is the app with the easiest, most accurate way to manage your carbon footprint and sustainable lifestyle! We discussed tracking your carbon emission with an app, offsetting options, NFTs, starting a company during the pandemic and more!https://carbotnic.com/aerial Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remembe
EV Charging Infrastructure for Fleets - E97
Great to chat with Jules Brenner, Founder of Zeus Power, Zeus Power is changing the way facilities add EV charging! We discussed optimizing building installations for EV fleets, the sales cycle in the public sector compared to the private, retrofits, EV infrastructure development policy and more!https://carbotnic.com/zeuspower Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If you
Hydrogen Mass Transit - E96
Great to chat with Rainer Küngas, CTO at Stargate Hydrogen. Stargate Hydrogen delivers turn-key solutions for electrolysis plants and hydrogen trains! We discussed retrofitting freight locomotives, zero-emission hydrogen, hydrogen production by electrolysis, Estonia as the European Silicon Valley and more!https://carbotnic.com/stargatehydrogenDownload Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418
Monitoring Electrical Assets - E95
Great to chat with Priya Vijayakumar Co-founder and CEO at WattIQ! WattIQ connects thousands of unconnected electrical assets, enabling better utilization and energy usage of any electrical device! We discussed silent energy consumption assets, the ups and downs when starting a company, how to build customer trust, the issues with manufactured obsolescence and more! If interested in speaking to W
The Future of Energy Delivery - E94
Great to chat with Jason Huang, Founder and TS Conductor, TS Conductor has developed a conductor that outperforms all current transmission & distribution conductors on the market! We discussed improving a 100 years old technology, bottlenecks in the power grid, building a strong company culture and more!If you would like to contact TS Conductor please email info@tsconductor.com https://carbot
High Power Storage for EV Fast Charging - E93
Great to chat with Quincy Edmund Lee, Founder & CEO at Electric Era, Electric Era engineers and manufactures AI-driven high-power storage systems for EV fast charging stations! We discussed the importance of feedback from customers, what is needed to build out EV infrastructure, the need to unblock power constraints and more!To find out more about Electric Era, contact them here! https://www.e
Drawing Down Refrigerant Emissions - E92
Drawing Down Refrigerant Emissions - E92Great to chat with Louis Potok, Founder and CEO of Recoolit! Recoolit mitigates climate change by preventing refrigerant emissions! We discussed why refrigerants are the worst greenhouse gases, why southeast asia is the epicenter for refrigerant emissions, carbon offsets and more!If interested in talking to Louis, please contact him at Louis@recoolit.com htt
Sustainable Waste Streams - E91
Great to chat with Joost Kamermans Co-Founder at Seenons, a platform that connects waste chains to new use cases as part of the circular economy! We discussed the ups and downs of startup life, balancing supply and demand within a circular economy, waste policy and incentives, differences between startup cultures and more!Seenons is hiring! Check our their careers page here!https://carbotnic.com/s
Paces Begins - E90
This is a slightly different episode, where I chatted with Charles Bai, CTO and cofounder of my startup Paces! Paces provides actionable data and analytics for green infrastructure developers, operators, and investors to understand what and where to profitably build. We discussed how On Deck was central to us finding a cofounder, why we are passionate about changing the built environment to be mor
Sustainability via Nanotechnology - E89
Great to chat with Hunter McDaniel, founder and CEO of UbiQD! UbiQD is an advanced materials company powering innovations in agriculture and green buildings! We discussed how the properties of quantum dots enable solar powered windows, how retrofitting greenhouses with quantum dots can dramatically increase crop yields, building a technical team and more! https://carbotnic.com/ubiqd Download Podca
EV Charging Infrastructure - E88
Great to chat with Tomi Ristimäki CEO of Kempower! Kempower designs, manufactures and commercializes charging solutions and services for electric vehicles! We discussed the fast-paced evolution of EV charging, electrifying fleets and more!https://carbotnic.com/kempower Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If you want to support the podcast please rate and review 5 stars
How to find a job in clean energy - E87
Great to chat with Sam Steyer, Co-Founder and CEO at Greenwork, Greenwork is a software company that connects workforce training programs to employers in clean energy, transportation, and the trades! We discussed ways of increasing the industrial workforce, the importance of finding the right co-founder, trade schools and more!https://carbotnic.com/greenwork Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq
Autonomous EV Сharging - E86
Great to chat with Desmond Wheatley, CEO at Beam Global. Beam provides products for electric vehicle (EV) charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media! We discussed the electrification of transportation, how self-contained EV solar charging works, the issues with the energy grid, pros and cons of running a public company and more! https://carbotnic.com/beamDownload Podcast Here: htt
Energy from Waste Methane - E85
Great to chat with Ory Zik, CEO at Qnergy, a company that uses a unique engine to convert normally vented methane to useful energy and reduce emissions! We discussed how a modern stirling engine generator can decrease methane emissions, their use in oil and gas operation, how they are built to last extreme weather conditions, climate profitability and more!Qnergy is hiring!Blog postDownload Podcas
Energy Transparency - E84
Great to chat with Deirdre Lord, Co-Founder of The Megawatt Hour, the Megawatt Hour’s software transforms data into energy analytics for fast, accurate, forward-looking energy information for energy users, managers and finance professionals! We discussed how they developed their product, a case study around the value of energy analytics, the state of global energy volatility and more!https://carbo
Solarpunk and Speculative Futurism - E82
Great to chat with Andrew Dana Hudson a sustainability researcher and speculative fiction writer! We discussed solar punk, the future of capitalism, rearranging politics to solve planetary problems, the importance of climate storytelling, futurist urban spaces and more!Our Shared Storm: A Novel of Five Climate Futures by Andrew Dana Hudson, pre-orders here!On the Political Dimensions of Solarpunkh
Electrifying Rural Africa - E82
Great to chat with Sebastian Manchester, Co-Founder and CTO at Jaza Energy. Jaza Energy is empowering the 1.3 billion people living without electricity, one solar energy hub at a time! We discussed the electrification of rural areas, the experience of working in Tanzania, the use of portable batteries instead of kerosene, the importance of building a good relationship with the community and more!
Total Blackout Smart Windows - E81
Great to chat with Ameen Saafir, CEO & Co-Founder at Tynt Technologies, Tynt is developing the next generation of smart windows, based on proprietary reversible metal electrodeposition technology! We discussed the fun and challenge of commercializing new technologies, finding the right startup partnerships, how cleantech homes are more comfortable homes, advice on raising capital and more!http
Choosing clean energy for your home - E80
Great to chat with Tom Matzzie Founder, President & CEO of CleanChoice Energy, a cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to easily access clean energy! We discussed how to optimize the commercialization of clean energy solutions, how to make it easy for people to adopt new behaviors, politics, customer service and more!https://carbotnic.com/cleanchoice Download Podcast Here: http
Stopping Food Waste With Imperfect Produce - E79
Great to chat with Jan Heinvirta Co-Founder at Perfekto, a company that wants to change the broken food system by giving consumers access to edible food typically lost due to things like cosmetic imperfections! We discussed the problem of food waste in LATAM, the demand for imperfect produce, his experience at YC, the experience of delivering food boxes in Mexico, how they are thinking about raisi
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