This week, at 6 pm on Friday, I am taking on a 100-mile run. The hard work of training (681 kilometers of running since January and 8,884 mins of total training) is done. There is not much more I can do aside from staying healthy, working on some niggling aches and...
Energy Trends and Market Insights
Insights from a Policymaker Fighting to Get Us an Equitable 21st Century Grid
In this post, we unpack more of our conversation with Allie Detrio, Chief Strategist of Reimagine Power, for a recent Renewable Rides episode. Our talk wove in and out of the dynamics at play to create a more sustainable, resilient, decentralized, and participatory...
Ep 42: Microgrids, Utility Business Models and Empowering Companies to Speak Up – Our Talk with Reimagine Power’s Allie Detrio
How do we navigate the complexities of evolving energy policies while pushing for a sustainable future? In this episode, Allie Detrio, Chief Strategist for Reimagine Power, joins the show to explore this very question. With over 15 years of experience in clean...
The EU Energy Transition
Europe's electricity landscape is witnessing a rapid evolution, with renewables achieving record-breaking shares in electricity production. Last year, renewable energy sources contributed to 44% of the EU's electricity, a pace of growth that surpassed expectations and...
Ep 41: The Rise of Renewables in the EU and the Business-Model Innovation It Can Unlock – Our Talk with Energy Analyst Beatrice Petrovich
How is the energy landscape evolving, and what can we expect in the future? In this episode, we sit down with Beatrice Petrovich, Senior Energy and Climate Analyst at Ember, to explore these pressing questions. With over a decade of experience in the energy...
Alaska’s Energy Future: A Path to Innovation and Sustainability
By Gareth Evans The recent Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference hosted by Governor Mike Dunleavy highlighted a plethora of exciting developments, opportunities and challenges in the region's energy landscape. As Alaska continues to navigate the complex interplay...
Ep 40: How Companies Can Set a Winning Energy Transition Strategy – Insights from Julia Hamm
Julia Hamm, Partner at The Ad Hoc Group and former CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance, joins the show today to share insights from her extensive career and her passion for connecting people in the energy sector. In this episode, Julia discusses the challenges...
Ep 39: Beyond the Grid: Unlocking Energy Autonomy for Enterprises
Are you prepared for the evolving landscape of the electricity sector? John Cooper, an energy entrepreneur and recognized innovator in the electricity sector, joins the show to discuss the shifting dynamics of the grid and utilities. With his extensive experience in...
Ep 38: The Potential of Corporate Rooftop Solar, Batteries for Resilience and Scaling Clean Energy: Our Talk with Jigar Shah and Arpita Bhattacharyya
Today we are joined by two guests from the Loan Programs Office (LPO): Arpita Bhattacharyya, Senior Advisor and Chief Climate Officer, and Jigar Shah, Director. They discuss how the LPO helps businesses overcome barriers to accelerate energy opportunities and share a...