Energy Impact: Recent Episodes

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1. Where Erika and Anthony grew up, respectively, as well as how their passions for sustainability came to be

2. The process of Siemens Financial Services and how they think ahead both strategically and tactically

3. A deep dive into The Decarbonization Business Optimizer (DBO) tool

4. A discussion of software and hardware technologies and how both can contribute to energy efficiency improvement and the fight against climate change

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1. Vanessa’s move to the United States and her early interests in the STEM field, as well as the passion for creation that eventually led to Vanessa being a seller on QVC

2. How Vanessa was introduced to the Department of Energy and began her career there

3. A deep dive into the work of the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) and the mission behind it all

4. Innovative things the OTT has done to speed up commercialization, investing in clean energy, and the sometimes missing link that improves the likelihood of success for startups

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1. Amy’s upbringing on a cattle ranch in eastern Washington State and how this developed her understanding of energy and climate change, as well as how her interest in journalism first developed

2. What Cipher is, when it was founded, and the problem it’s trying to solve

3. What Amy thinks about the state of AI as a tool or supplement for clean technologies

4. The misconceptions within the energy transition debate that stand out to Amy, specifically the questions that need to be further explored by different groups that care about the energy transition

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1. Sustainable investing in the early 2000’s and what drew Paul to the space early in its growth

2. The challenges investors are looking to solve when it comes to sustainable investing

3. A deep dive into The Sustainable Finance Podcast

4. The guests Paul enjoys speaking to on the podcast, as well as how the younger generation will positively impact the importance of sustainability as a whole

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1. How Bryan’s love of reading and writing translated into interests in global health, the future, and international news coverage relating to climate and energy

2. The tension between the need for reducing carbon emissions and increasing electricity demand

3. Bryan’s book and what motivated him to write it, as well as what the piece covers

4. A discussion of civilian nuclear energy and what the future might hold in regards to development

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1. Jacqueline’s background, an abundance of travel, and how it all lead her to a career in impact investing

2. What drove Jacqueline to begin her work tackling poverty and the first projects she chose to begin in this new space of impact investing

3. Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach initiative and what it focuses on

4. The future of investing in clean energy projects and key investment trends we might see in the coming years

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1. Kate’s background of many moves, tenant law, and an interest in clean energy conversations both domestically and internationally

2. How Kate ended up in the ground floor of the Apollo Alliance, the first green jobs organization in the United States

3. Kate’s transition from Apollo to the United States Department of Energy and how her experience with labor in the green transition flowed between the two

4. Working with Secretary Granholm, as well as some future-facing conversations surrounding Kate’s upcoming book

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1. What motivated Leo to make a difference and become interested in clean energy technology

2. A deep dive into the many different types of carbon removal

3. Voyager’s investment thesis and how it resonates with Leo

4. The constantly evolving technologies of the energy transition and what we might see from them in the future

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1. What drew Michael into Google and the early iterations of renewable energy

2. Google’s leadership in the energy procurement realm

3. What Michael has learned about driving innovation over the years and some valuable lessons for problem-solving

4. Taking a look at advanced technology and what the future holds for energy generation

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1. Why everyone should care about and be invested in energy and the progression of the energy industry

2. How the energy transition may fundamentally change the industry and how this intersects with finance

3. The ways in which interest in the sustainable finance space has increased exponentially in the past decade

4. How communities will interact with new forms of clean energy being deployed and what the future holds for this form of progression

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1. Zainab’s background in Physics and English and how all roads eventually led back to Energy and Power

2. How important lower costs are to various energy industries and the common challenge of supply chain

3. Investment trends in the clean energy space and the kind of research the Cleantech Group completes

4. Hopes for the future of the energy transition and how large-scale vs. small-scale companies might handle the change

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1. An important lesson Clay learned early in his career about destinations and opportunities

2. A deep dive into Lowercase and Lowercarbon Capital

3. The idea of improving existing processes versus fundamental breakthroughs in the issue of climate change

4. A debate on the future of the energy transition and different paths to tackling climate change

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1. Neal Dikeman’s early career and his experience running for the U.S. Senate

2. How Neal made his way into the energy space

3. A deep dive into Energy Transition Ventures and the state of the energy landscape

4. Neal’s vision for the future and what Energy Transition Ventures is currently working on, as well as what we might see in the near future

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1. How Brandon made his way to Washington, D.C. and what landed him in the White House and the Department of Energy

2. The driving force behind Boundary Stone Partners and its initial goals and vision

3. The international client landscape and how Boundary Stone’s business model differentiates itself from other companies

4. The hurdles we might face in terms of the energy transition, what's new with battery storage, and what’s next for Boundary Stone Partners and Overture VC in 2024

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1. Mark’s interests in energy, business, and finance and how his time at GE sparked a long-time passion for energy transition work

2. How an idea turned into what is now Lime Rock New Energy

3. The three big areas of Lime Rock’s focus: Grid modernization, energy efficiency for the industry, and decarbonization of transportation

4. Carbon Enterprise Value, Lime Rock’s investments, and a look toward the future

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1. Jeanette’s interest in history, her time at Mother Jones, getting a degree in law, and how it all led to her early career in energy

2. The start of PNM’s Washington D.C. office and the state of climate law in the early 2000’s

3. Jeanette’s road to the Clean Air Task Force and the development of environmental justice resources

4. Climate change vs. sustainability, as well as the work we will see from Jeanette and the Clean Air Task Force in the future

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1. A monumental move to San Francisco and how it led Matt to computers and engineering

2. Matt’s story of founding companies, trying new things, and meeting interesting people in different industries

3. A discussion of pre-seed deep tech, the boom of investment, and what the technology industry is looking like in 2023, as well as Anthropocene Ventures

4. The universal truth about what it’s like to start a company and some words of advice for what’s important during the process

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1. How drilling oil rigs in West Texas jumpstarted Collin’s interest and career in energy

2. The mission of connecting people from different industries, starting podcasts, and Collin’s determination to start a company

3. Everything Digital Wildcatters and how they’re working towards a goal of creating a vertically integrated professional network for energy professionals

4. Breaking the barriers of professionalism to create relationships, as well as a discussion of various forms of energy

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1. Michael’s upbringing in Nebraska, his early architectural engineering career interests, and how his career trajectory completely changed before his senior year of college

2. A leap into the private equity world and the first work product Michael recalls being proud of

3. Understanding risk and reward as it relates to investing on behalf of others and seeking opportunities

4. Michael’s move to Washington, D.C., learnings in his current role, and what’s on the horizon for his current role as Senior Vice President, Commercial

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1. Aparna’s childhood in the wilderness of Oregon, her interest in working on cars, and some of the philosophies that guide her work

2. A dive into Aparna’s time abroad - Why recognizing privilege, power and bias is important

3. Aparna’s journey to working as Deputy Chief Climate Officer for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

4. An exploration of the DFC as a whole and its unique values

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1. Josh’s foray into West Coast living, physics, semiconductors, and more

2. How Josh got into energy and where the industry has led him in his career so far

3. A dive into Congruent Ventures and how they stand out in a growing universe of funds

4. Who Congruent Ventures partners with, how they help, and who makes up the Congruent team

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1. Jason’s path from economics to investment banking and hostile takeovers, as well as how these career jumps shaped his trajectory at a young age

2. The formation of CelerateX and the process and evolution behind it all

3. Diving deeper into CelerateX, Jason discusses investing, industry, and identification of platforms

4. An area of investment Jason is excited about and what makes CelerateX stand out as a capital provider

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1. Mike’s early fascination with science and how it lead him to Stanford, working in technology, the startup world, investing, and more

2. Working at Apple and how moving on transformed the rest of Mike’s career

3. How Mike landed in energy and what energy and energy needs look like around the world

4. The transition from operator to investor, as well as an exploration of all things Dangerous Ventures

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1. Michelle’s impressive background, two important catalysts, and the start of her journey in policy and sustainability

2. Microsoft’s history and the beginning of a path to decarbonization

3. How public and private sector solutions to decarbonization interact - Microsoft’s process and how it compares to the U.S. Government

4. Microsoft’s net zero initiatives, carbon reporting, and sustainability accounting, as well as what the future might look like

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1. Josh’s background in chemical engineering and how it led him to his current role at Climate Investment

2. How Josh made his way into one of the only dedicated funds thinking about clean energy, as well as how this space has evolved since the mid-2000’s

3. The start of Climate Investment, its mission and vision, and the next stage of the platform’s growth

4. How the Climate Investment team is structured, source investments, LPs, and a quick message about the future

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1. Tim’s upbringing Washington, D.C. and his path to business school and eventually finance

2. A dive into public equities and what it’s like to work as a Portfolio Manager for large funds

3. Tim’s turn to nonprofit environmental organizations and the creation of Terra Alpha

4. A discussion of Terra Alpha’s mission and original thesis, portfolio allocation, consumer behavior, and Terra Alpha’s commitment to net zero

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1. Tony’s upbringing in London and his journey into the world of physics, particle accelerators, and his first job in programming satellite control systems

2. How energy efficiency and carbon reduction work led Tony into incredibly interesting projects, such as working on the first and largest smart grid program in the UK

3. Tony’s work with GFANZ and how discussions of climate change have evolved throughout the years

4. Turning conversations surrounding retiring coal plants into reality - How we can globally work toward net zero

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1. What sparked Director Wang’s interests in science and technology and how she got into the energy field

2. How innovation, discoveries, and ideas turn into real world applications

3. Examples of programs that have made the full journey from research and development to the commercial space

4. How ARPA-E encourages innovators and program directors to ponder potential policy and regulatory challenges, as well as some of ARPA-E’s goals

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1. How Joel found his way to his current vocation and the background that led him there

2. The story of how GreenBiz came to be and the keys to creating successful professional events, as well as the learning environment they help to foster

3. The expansive topic of trust and its relation to corporations, their leaders, and the sustainability narrative

4. The positive tipping points of climate change and how we get there - What’s in need of the biggest nudge forward

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1. How the 776 Fellowship Program came to be and Lissie’s journey to her current position as Foundation and Fellowship Director

2. A highlight of the first cohort of fellows and the impressive companies they’ve started

3. The process of choosing fellows and a glimpse into where they might take their companies and visions in the future

4. How Gen Z is impacting the road to net zero already, and how they might continue this trend in coming years

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1. Sheri’s unique background and her fascinating journey from legislation to energy

2. How SEPA works to facilitate dialog and provide their members with honest information in the spirit of collaboration

3. The ways in which SEPA collaborates with the government and complements their efforts

4. SEPA’s mission to achieve equity in the carbon free transition and the projects which support this goal

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1. How gymnastics, liberal arts and financial analysis coalesced in the early days of Brynne’s path to BCP Ventures

2. Brynne’s founding of Topia and what it taught her, as well as her time as a 2020 Nominee for US Congress

3. A look at a few of the innovative companies BCP Ventures is currently working with

4. A summary of BCP’s thesis and how their vision is leading them into the future

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1. Robert’s background in communications and his motivations of problem solving and bringing about impact in the world

2. Why carbon removal is important for the broader goal of net zero

3. How voluntary first movers can make an impact in the catalyzing of new climate technologies

4. Robert’s belief in the “abundance agenda” of building great amounts of fossil-free power as fast as possible, and what this could mean for the transition to net zero

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1. Ben’s transition from liberal arts and how learning to communicate with all kinds of people helped him evolve into his current role at Greenbacker Capital

2. A choice to go back into work with renewables and how development turns into investable assets

3. A deep dive into Greenbacker’s mission and what this vision has to do with developing sustainable infrastructure

4. Ben’s two predictions for where things are headed in the renewable space

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1. Tom’s longtime interest in politics and how it led him to the Confederation of British Industry, as well as what CBI is all about

2. What success and progress looks like through the lens of CBI

3. How the European energy crisis is currently playing a role in the energy sector, supply, and consumer opinions

4. Tom’s outlook on where the energy sector has positively progressed in the last five years

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1. Guy’s journey to the clean energy space - The pathway from crime-focused journalism to Energy Systems Catapult

2. The success of renewable energy systems and the next wave of challenges that may come along with them

3. A deep dive into the recent success of Energy Systems Catapult and what they’ve been up to for the past five years

4. How to encourage consumers to join the movement to net zero

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1. Rachel’s varied background in biochemistry, entertainment and working with environmental nonprofits, as well as how it all came together in her current role
2. The need to address climate change on a global scale, as well as the communication and realizations that come along with this need
3. An exploration of Rachel’s work with early-career researchers
4. The next steps for the FootPrint Coalition - How science and business coalesce

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1. What peaked Lily’s interest in energy and climate change and how her background in communications and law eventually led her to Rarotonga and beyond

2. Lily’s arrival in London, living under the stairs, and her start at Ofgem

3. A deep dive into the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) and whether or not consumers have a choice in where their energy comes from

4. How communications, social media and technology can play a massive role in the energy sector

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1. DJ's impressive and varied background in the political, energy, and economic spaces, among others
2. A deep dive into DJ's time as the US Executive Director of The World Bank group, as well as some of her many Board Member and Advisor positions
3. A discussion of the progression of green energy and how energy is being developed and handled in varying countries
4. A quick discussion of nuclear energy and DJ's recent piece, "The World Needs More Nuclear Power," for Foreign Affairs

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1. The trip to a nuclear power plant that spurred Stephen’s interest in the energy transition, as well as his outlook on curiosity, evaluating solutions and storytelling

2. Stephen’s early career reporting on renewable energy sources and how he started a podcast in the early year of 2006, which made it one among thousands instead of millions

3. A deep dive into renewables and current climate technology, as well as some tips for public speaking and communication

4. Some tough (and interesting questions) - Where does Stephen think the direction of humanity is going? Better yet, will the energy transition happen in a slow and steady manner or all at once following a landmark change?

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1. Sameer’s background, growing up in Gainesville, Florida, and how childhood trips to India shaped his outlook on energy and environment

2. The varying paths of breaking into venture and how sitting in on utility board conversations developed Sameer’s energy understanding

3. The importance of harnessing the corporate ecosystem to help companies scale

4. Energy Impact Partners’ exciting launch of the “Elevate Fund”

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1. How clean energy influenced Maud’s big move from France to the Bay Area and the skills she learned throughout her early career journey

2. An optimistic and realistic look at the inner workings of the energy industry

3. Maud’s current role at Google and an exploration of their climate-focused goals for 2030

4. A discussion of carbon-free energy, data centers, PPAs, and more

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1. Miranda’s start in clean energy and the history of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
2. How decarbonization is approached in both the public and the private sectors
3. The impressive services CEBA offers and how the organization assists its many customers
4. A deep dive into Scop 1, 2 and 3 emissions and how they tie into a company’s energy impact

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1. Alex’s self-described eclectic academic background and his eventual discovery of finance
2. The founding of Gore Street Capital and how Alex views the industry of energy transition
3. A reflection on COVID, government funding, and what it could all mean for the climate crisis
4. A discussion of infrastructure investing and the technology of the future

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1. Alicia Seiger’s background and her experience growing up near the esteemed Stanford University
2. A deep dive into Alicia’s climate interests and how her entrepreneurial spirit led her back to Stanford, this time as a Graduate student
3. A lesson on overcoming challenges and skepticism in the climate workspace
4. Alicia’s explanation of carbon accounting, emissions liability management, and more

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1. Ryan Hobert talks about his time at The United Nations Foundation and the organization’s mission
2. A look at The United Nation Foundation’s Sustainable Development Goals and who should be paying attention to them
3. The world’s climate goals, COP, and how it all comes together in the name of climate policy
4. A discussion of energy independence and energy security

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1. An overview of Lisa's career and her work with BCSE

2. A look at BCSE's fact book that they produce with Bloomberg each year 

3. A deep dive into BCSE's work and the companies they represent

4. Lisa's vision for our clean energy future

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1. An overview of Lisa's career and her work with BCSE

2. A look at BCSE's fact book that they produce with Bloomberg each year 

3. A deep dive into BCSE's work and the companies they represent

4. Lisa's vision for our clean energy future

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1. Thomas’ early career working in the solar business

2. A deep dive into Calibrant Energy’s work and how they emerged as a joint venture between Macquarie and Siemens

3. A look at the types of projects Calibrant is working on 

4. Thomas’ vision for the future of the clean energy transition 

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1. Andrew Beebe talks about his early career and his introduction to energy 

2. How Andrew transitioned from entrepreneurship to working in the venture space 

3. A deep dive into Obvious Ventures’ work and their newest fund 

4. Andrew’s vision for the future of the clean energy transition

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1. Gareth Burns explains his career with Equinor, working across various aspects of the business

2. Equinor Ventures’ role within Equnior’s business and the evolution of the broader company 

3. A deep dive into Equinor Ventures’ work and what makes them unique as a corporate VC 

4. Gareth’s vision for the future of the clean energy transition 

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1. Charles Hernick walks through his early introduction to the relationship between the environment and the economy, growing up spending his summers in Ecuador

2. A deep dive into Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions and their all of the above approach to clean energy 

3. CRES’ upcoming Clean Energy Week and the role it plays in pushing the conversation about clean energy solutions forward 

4. Charles’ vision for the future of the clean energy transition

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1. Meredith Angwin's background in chemistry and geology 

2. Meredith's early work in energy focused on geothermal energy 

3. The importance of a well-balanced energy mix in order to increase grid resiliency

4. Meredith's outlook on the future of the clean energy transition

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1. Karol Gobczynski reflects on his career with the Ingka Group and all the roles he has played in energy procurement and sustainability

2. A deep dive into the Ingka Group, Ikea, and their ambitious sustainability goals 

3. A look at corporate energy purchasing groups like the RE100 and the role they play in companies achieving clean energy goals 

4. Karol’s vision for the clean energy future both for the Ingka Group and globally 

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1. How Elizabeth’s early experiences in Montana shaped her interest in energy and the environment 

2. Elizabeth’s initial exposure to climate and energy financing early in her career

3. Her recent career shift from the International Finance Corporation to Blackstone

4. Elizabeth’s vision for the future of the clean energy transition

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1. Dimitry’s background studying natural resource management and exploring rural energy problems 

2. Dimitry’s role at Enduring Ventures and the work they do to support companies over the long term  

3. A deep dive into Enduring Planet’s work providing capital for climate entrepreneurs 

4. Dimitry’s vision for the future of the clean energy transition 

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1. Elina Teplinsky and Vince Zabielski explain how their respective backgrounds in international affairs and engineering brought them to careers in law

2. Vince and Elina's experiences as legal counsel for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

3. The pros and cons of various financing models for nuclear power

4. A deep dive into the European Green Taxonomy and its inclusion of nuclear power as a green energy source

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1. Scott’s early experiences attending law school and practicing business law 

2. Scott’s career transition into energy finance 

3. The history of Denham Capital and the role they play in energy project development 

4. A look at the EU green taxonomy and the future of the clean energy transition 

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1. Gernot’s early exposure to climate change and how he combined that with his interest in economics 

2. A look at the state of climate economics and how the field has evolved over the past 20 years 

3. Gernot’s recent Wall Street journal piece on nuclear energy and the role nuclear plays in the global energy transition 

4. A deep dive into the economics around nuclear energy and some of its pathways forward 

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1. Kevin Conroy’s path from his first investment in third grade to leading a brand new investment fund 

2. How Finite challenges the status quo of sustainable investing by making it a seamless experience 

3. Why Kevin focused on the builders of solar assets as the key to reimagining solar systems 

4. What industries Finite is looking at next as they grow their fund 

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1. Nick Woolley walks through how rapid growth in electric vehicle usage will require simple, innovative ways to manage grid demand  2. How ev.energy is connecting the EV fleet to available renewable energy to maximize green charging 

2. Three challenges energy utilities are facing as decarbonization efforts ramp up and EVs are the solution 

3. Keys to implementing & integrating smart grid software with clean infrastructure

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1. Robert Bryce gives a behind the scenes look at his new book & documentary analyzing the impact of electricity on global poverty 

2. Why power density matters and a comparison of the power density of different energy sources 

3. The effect that government stability – or lack thereof – has on the availability of electricity 

4. Risks of grid fragilization as baseload power plants shut down and how nuclear can help the US recover

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1. Christophe Defert walks through his finance career, from investment banking to venture capital 

2. The impact of bringing energy knowledge to the global investment regions to find the next category winners 

3. Why different forms of financing are necessary to drive the energy transition 

4. How Christophe is building a network of collaborators to work together towards climate goals

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1. Jennifer Hiller’s history in the oil and gas industry and how it prepared her for coverage of the energy transition 

2. A behind-the-scenes look at how a Wall Street Journal article comes to be 

3. Challenges with transforming the country’s electrical grid as electrification scales up 

4. The current state of the global supply chain and what experts are saying needs to change to be more resilient in the future

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1. Rokas Peciulaitis explains how a video game sparked his interest in investing & led him to a career in finance 

2. Disruption in energy mobility: decentralization, deregulation, digitalization, and decarbonization

3. How Contrarian Ventures is building a community and platform to help climate tech entrepreneurs 

4. The value of interdisciplinary talent coming in to expand technology that fights climate change

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1. Katherine’s background working in journalism and her work at the WSJ covering renewable energy utilities during California's Camp Fire

2. How Katherine’s reporting led her to write her new book about the history of PG&E

3. The impact the push for renewables has on the energy grid 

4. A deep dive into Katherine’s recent article on the closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

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1. Christine Lam reflects on her personal journey towards making a global impact through sustainable investments 

2. Why Equilibrium Capital views sustainability as an economic drive and a competitive advantage 

3. Where growth is happening in the carbon transition infrastructure space and what to look for next 

4. An inside look at the dairy-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) process, including challenges and opportunities

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1. Ben Morris breaks down his strategy for making technical-based topics accessible to the BBC audience 

2. An update on some of the UK’s fusion projects and how the global industry is changing 

3. The business of commercializing new energy technology and how to create a product that is buildable 

4. How to balance the ethics of technology and why climate change must be attacked on a global scale 

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1. Dan Goldman on the beginnings of Clean Energy Ventures as an early-stage technology investor 

2. Why Clean Energy Ventures focuses on advising and mentoring leadership teams in order to bring the right technologies to market 

3. A deep dive on the route to commercialization and factors that affect a company’s ability to scale up 

4. How strategic exit plans can help a company scale up more quickly and more effectively

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1. Olivia Columbus on how a strategic communications emphasis led her to the Energy Impact Center 

2. The development of Energy Impact which focuses on energy finance, policy, and journalism 

3. A behind-the-scenes look at the lifecycle of a podcast, from brainstorming to publishing 

4. Challenges and strategies for pushing rapid decarbonization of the energy industry in today’s world

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1. Juan Muldoon reflects on navigating his finance career in search of a high impact platform
2. How the role of software in the world of energy infrastructure and hardware has evolved
3. The importance of why Energize Ventures is focused on representing the entire value chain in its investments
4. Four keys to accelerating the energy transition through best-in-class technology

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1. Michael Liebreich walks through how the dot-com boom-bust cycle led him to found energy information technology giant, New Energy Finance 

2. How New Energy Finance was able to turn data into reports and insights about energy trends

3. The story of how New Energy Finance turned into Bloomberg NEF, further expanding the company’s global impact 

4. Introduction to Michael’s newest projects, an advisory firm and the Cleaning Up podcast

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1. Andy Herscowitz reflects on the experiences that led him to dedicate his career to world development
2. How the Power Africa project was launched, helping 100 million people get access to electricity
3. A breakdown of the climate targets set by the Development Finance Corporation and what that means for global impact
4. Strategies for managing risk as a public institution to reach long-term impact goals

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1. Dave Parkin’s transition from aerospace to energy in pursuit of making a difference for climate change 

2. Hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing the UK’s domestic heat system & its different hydrogen manufacturing methods 

3. How HyNet is utilizing industrial clusters to facilitate the creation & transportation of hydrogen, and storage of carbon dioxide in empty oil reserves 

4. Ways decarbonization can build & maintain strong economies in local communities

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1) Mie’s background in unlisted real estate and how she was able to translate that experience into the renewable energy space

2) An overview of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund and the responsibility Norges Bank Investment Management has when investing the fund 

3) The fund’s renewable energy mandate and the considerations they must undertake when evaluating new opportunities 

4) A look at the fund’s first clean energy investment in an offshore wind farm 

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1) How Europe’s early leadership in renewable energy exposed Dominik to the forefront of clean energy finance 

2) Dominik’s role at Deutsche Bank and the shift towards broader clean energy investments with a range of clients

3) How Deutsche Bank leverages its size and scale to finance clean energy projects 

4) The rapid expansion of renewables across the globe and how Deutsche Bank utilizes its resources to work across many geographies 

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1) How Emily Kirsch brought to life her vision for a global innovation and venture capital hub 

2) Ways Powerhouse is connecting corporations with outside innovators to drive towards ambitious climate goals 

3) Why software is the key to getting existing clean technology to scale quickly 

4) The story behind the launch of Powerhouse's Watt it Takes podcast. Listen to Watt it Takes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1554962073

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1) Brian Lehman breaks down how companies can use convertible financing to raise capital 

2) How companies can strategically become more investable 

3) The four verticals of the green economy and how it intertwines finance with renewables & other sustainability sectors 

4) How JP Morgan is breaking the mold of venture investing and what it means for up-and-coming companies

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1) Reid Spolek breaks down Google’s 2030 goal of 100% renewable energy matching on a 24/7 basis 

2) How expanding data centers into historically fossil-reliant areas helped regions work towards carbon neutrality 

3) Google’s innovative partnerships with TVA and AES are opening the doors for more companies to achieve sustainability goals 

4) Why deal structuring and policy making are equally impactful as clean technology to achieving net-zero

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1) The role of mergers & acquisitions across all stages of the energy business 

2) How Stephen Trauber, along with his existing team, made the transition to pursue energy investment at Citigroup 

3) A comparison of risk at different entrepreneurial levels & how that affects clean tech financing 

4) Clean energy’s projected fivefold growth over five years and where the capital is going to come from 

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1. Jake’s early involvement in international energy working at Opower

2. The DFC's goals to reach net-zero emissions and increase climate-focused investments 

3. How policy and finance structures can be utilized to address climate change with already existing technologies 

4. The nuanced approach the DFC takes in identifying opportunities for investment

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1. Agnes da Costa explains how Brazil’s energy rationing in the early 2000s paved the way for the design of power purchase agreements and energy auctions
2. How Brazil’s energy market has evolved to adjust for available investment, demand across the country, and sustainability goals
3. Three keys to Brazil’s success: technological innovation, consumer empowerment, and technological neutrality
4. Groundbreaking new policies built to encourage investment into R&D and the use of biofuels

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1. Kara Mangone's early career starting out as a banking analyst at Goldman Sachs

2. An overview of Goldman Sachs' structure and their $750 billion dollar climate finance investment commitments

3. Goldman Sachs' work partnering with other financial institutions to pilot innovative approaches to tackling climate change around the world 

4. The importance of stakeholder engagement and evaluating risk when developing and assessing climate strategy 

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1. David Roberts inital introduction to climate journalism while working at Grist

2. David's shift to Vox working on explanatory climate journalism

3. Behind the scenes of the launch of David's newsletter, Volts

4. David's recent deep dive into the topic of clean electrification 

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1. John Powers explains the mission of the Energy and Sustainability Services Division at Schneider Electric 

2. Methods of bringing cleantech and renewable solutions into corporations striving to reach emissions goals 

3. How different PPA models can accommodate a variety of businesses based on geography, load distribution, and economics 

4. Ways that Schneider and Walmart partnered on Project Gigaton to create power purchase agreements through supply chain cohorts

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1. Erin Burns breaks down the shift that is needed from Net Zero goals to Negative Zero goals

2. How Carbon180 is impacting the climate policy space through a focus on carbon removal systems

3. The market possibilities for carbon tech goods, products made from CO2 pulled from the air

4. Environmental justice considerations in the development and deployment of new carbon technologies

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1. A look at BloombergNEF's 1H 2021 Corporate Energy Outlook report

2. An introduction to energy purchasing and the clean energy transition within the context of the corporate energy market

3. A deep dive into corporate power purchase agreements 

4. Challenges for large vs. small companies in purchasing energy and the solutions emerging to push forward the clean energy transition 

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1. Adam's journey to starting Segra Capital and bringing Art onto the team

2. Segra's niche area of focus and the challenges associated with being early investors in a space 

3. Segra's role as strategic investors looking for advantageous investment opportunities within the fuel cycle 

4.  Risk vs. reward when considering future advanced reactor opportunities

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1. Benjamin's early career with the East African Development Bank and his experience working at a DFA

2. The founding of the ATI and their work supporting energy development projects in Sub-Saharan Africa 

3. How ATI approaches projects and assesses insurance opportunities to help projects get financed

4. Opportunities for public-private partnerships in energy projects 

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1. A recap of the 12th Clean Energy Ministerial and 6th Mission Innovation Conference

2. Chile’s pathway towards phasing out coal and becoming carbon neutral by 2050 

3. How Chile’s unique geographic landscape lends itself to specific clean energy projects

4. Chile’s focus on becoming a producer of low cost, clean hydrogen

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1. Rachel Kyte explains the role of the International Finance Corporation in connecting public and private sector funding
2. How to capture and implement environmental and social impact best practices
3. The formation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and why energy is crucial to the success of each goal
4. SEforAll’s part in expanding access to healthcare, education, and clean cooking fuels

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1. Looking back at Sanusi Ohiare’s early dreams of impacting his home country through energy economics 

2. The origin of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency and the role it played in revolutionizing the power sector

3. Regional and topographical challenges of expanding access to electricity in a Sub Saharan country 

4. How to serve the urban under electrified areas of Nigeria in addition to rural development

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1. A look back at Aaron Ratner’s early global entrepreneurship endeavors 

2. Aaron’s transition to the impact investment space & the world of sustainable development

3. How Cross River brings together technology companies, developing teams, and capital partners

4. Ways to effectively support new commercialization of technologies, such as anaerobic digestion

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1. How growing up in a small Illinois town and early exposure to energy inspired Jigar Shah to pursue innovation in the energy industry 

2. Why Generate Capital aimed to help develop new energy technology by providing real, non-recourse investments

3. A breakdown of the application process for the DOE Loans Program Office & the engineering resources it connects you with 

4. Ten ways the Loans Program Office can help your community finance a reduction in emissions

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1. Keith Bowen explains how Eskom’s role in South Africa’s electricity market has evolved over time  

2. The benefits that a wheeling framework brings to electricity generators and consumers 

3. Impacts of population density, geography, and composition of the grid on wheeling 

4. The future of independent power producers in South Africa with the rise of renewables

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1. Ana Carolina Barretto explains the series of events that led to Brazil’s emergency effort to diversify its energy mix 

2. How breaking the oil monopoly in Brazil allowed open access to the pre-salt reserves & whether the nuclear monopoly should be broken

3. The impact of hyperinflation on daily life and development investments 

4. Two new laws coming in the works for Brazil’s energy market & one old law that is being revitalized

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1. Albert Mugo's journey from growing up without electricity to becoming an electrical engineer 

2. A breakdown of Kenya’s energy mix and how it adjusted its primary sources to increase overall stability 

3. Three keys to managing a successful energy development project and bringing it online on time 

4. How unbundling the electricity sector has more than doubled access to electricity across the country

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1. An inside look at Cat Clifford’s day-to-day operations as an entrepreneurship writer at CNBC 

2. The link between entrepreneurship, innovation, and the existential crisis of climate change 

3. The importance of investigating and informing as a journalist without already knowing the story 

4.. A sneak peek at some of Cat’s upcoming work

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1. A look at Tom Dickson’s early career in the political risk insurance and reinsurance sectors 

2. How the engineering and insurance worlds collided at New Energy Risk to fight climate change 

3. Ways to evaluate performance risk of new technologies like fuel cells and biofuels 

4. A deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between insurance providers and new technology developers

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1. Colin le Duc reflects on how his diverse childhood experiences impacted his view on the climate 

2. Why Generation Investment Management integrates sustainability across its entire portfolio

3. An urgent call to action for citizens, corporations, and governments to save the economy by supporting sustainable investment 

4. How generating climate impact, not just revenue, creates value, profitability, and long-term returns

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1. An in-depth look into Indonesia’s shifted from a reliance on oil and gas and coal to a more diverse economy

2. Purnomo Yusgiantoro’s journey through the energy industry, the defense industry, and politics

3. Solutions for challenges faced when bringing electricity to a geographically diverse developing country 

4. Ways that Indonesia is opening its economy to foreign investment

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1. Konstantin Konstantinov introduces IBEX and its role in Bulgaria’s free energy market

2. A comparison of the three IBEX platforms: day-ahead, intraday, and bilateral contracts

3. The future of market coupling between EU and non-European Union countries

4. A spotlight feature of Bulgaria’s newest think tank, the Green Financial and Energy Centre

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1. A look at Kristian Hanelt’s diverse early experiences across coal, oil, and gas, and solar financing

2. Breaking down how to balance debt and equity in project finance

3. New opportunities in energy investments, including renewable natural gas (RNG) and agricultural waste

4. How to radically change the relationship between utilities & customers and its impact on distributed generation solar

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1. Christina’s career in journalism from casinos to fashion

2. A behind the scenes look at Christina’s interview with Bill Gates on his new book, “How to Avoid A Climate Disaster”

3. Challenges new nuclear and energy technology are facing in the development process

4. Christina shares how her passion for journalism fuels her desire to continue learning about the world

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1. Peter’s transition from a career in the telecom industry to battery storage technology

2. IFC’s work to reach climate-positive developmental goals

3. The life cycle of financing energy technologies, including energy storage, transportation, and agriculture

4. Economical and climate benefits of carbon capture technology around the world

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1. How Keith Martin’s early ambition to work in Washington’s political sphere led to a career as a project finance attorney

2. Challenges in the tax equity market and the impact on renewables

3. The balancing act between federal and state energy regulations and incentives in the US

4. Upcoming opportunities for investors in the clean energy sector

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1. Raymond’s background studying agriculture and moving into energy 

2. The Ghanaian energy landscape and challenges with power production

3. SafiSana’s role as an innovative, independent clean power producer 

4. Raymond's current work with the German Development Cooperation’s supporting development projects in Ghana  

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1. Ralph’s early career as an investor at Credit Suisse, WestLB

2. Ralph’s move to Investec, expanding their North American power and infrastructure investments

3. Investments in renewable energy and weighing risks vs rewards in emerging technologies  

4. Opportunities for future investments and burgeoning markets for renewables

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1. How Kate Steel’s off-year of travel led her to a career dedicated to global energy access

2. The importance of off-grid solar in Sub Saharan Africa and the associated financial risks

3. Ways that Nithio helps investors understand credit risk to unlock working capital in the energy sector

4. Kate’s takeaways from working at Power Africa, including understanding financial flows and US government resources

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1. How Doug Kimmelman turned an internship at Goldman Sachs into a career in energy

2. A look into which risk management strategies are key for making investment returns in the electricity market

3. Why Doug started Energy Capital Partners and how he built his team from the ground up

4. Types of business model innovation in the energy industry and how it’s affected by technology risk

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1) Răzvan's time as Minister of Energy 

2) Understanding the Romanian energy landscape 

3) Challenges facing the Romanian energy transition 

4) Răzvan's vision for the future of the European energy transition

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1) How liberalization of the European energy market allowed space for GEN-I to form

2) A brief look at the European energy grid and the impacts and benefits of interconnected grids 

3) How GEN-I made the case for only selling carbon-free electricity

4) Why digitalization is a vital innovation in the energy space

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1) Al’s early career as an expert in public-private partnerships

2) Opportunity zones and what they offer to communities and investors 

3) The potential for clean energy investments in opportunity zones

4) Future growth of opportunity zones and the intersection between the federal government and private sector

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1. How Angel’s desire to help others led him to work in development
2. The history, role, and importance of development banks in project financing
3. How project financiers and policymakers work together to achieve common goals
4. Angel’s vision for the clean energy transition and the role it will play in economics and politics

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1. Dan’s interest in technology and his early career as an aerospace journalist
2. Dan’s first introduction to small modular reactors
3. Opportunities for small modular reactor deployment in Europe
4. Nuclear innovation and projects such as the ITER fusion reactor

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1. Beks’ career shift from the private sector to the public sector
2. Beks’ leadership on the Presidential Task Force on Power
3. The Nigerian energy landscape and current energy challenges in Nigeria
4. Opportunities for growth and innovation in the Nigerian energy sector

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1. Randy’s career from filmmaking to energy policy
2. Recapping the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Conference
3. The United States’ role in climate change and energy under a new administration
4. Energy innovation and the role of emerging technologies in advancing energy policy

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1. How Brooks got into the project financing space
2. Finding the balance between innovation and risk as a project financier
3. The increasing focus on ESG investing and the benefits it provides for investors
4. Emerging energy projects and the future of energy project financing

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1. Secretary Chu’s work at Bell Laboratories and his Nobel Prize-winning research
2. Early research into climate change and new climate technologies
3. Serving as United States Secretary of Energy and his early championing of innovative energy technology
4. Secretary Chu’s vision for the future of energy and the rapid rate at which decarbonization needs to take place