The energy transition can’t be solved simply by focusing on infrastructure, digital solutions or investment alone. These three parts of the puzzle need to fit together. The federal government recognises this; at the end of June the Environmental Protection Agency, funded by the IRA, dedicated $7 billion to community solar projects. These projects will focus on supplying solar to lower-income neighbourhoods. This paradigm shift to the community and individual consumer level is welcome news to Michael Pinto, CEO of CleanWatts. They’re a cleantech company focused on the local energy market – utilising the power of solar farms and AI to provide clean energy to communities. Based in Portugal, they’ve seen a significant increase in community-based renewable energy initiatives. What lessons have they learned in Europe that can be replicated in the US? Host David Banmiller guides us through a conversation to answer exactly that. Michael explores some of the major stumbling blocks and hurdles facing communities trying to access solar power, and how CleanWatts and others are overcoming them. In addition to looking for ways to improve energy efficiency, CleanWatts also perceives AI as an essential tool in managing and predicting future energy needs. These digital innovations enable a higher level of control, providing a more stable and resilient grid system in the face of the huge changes the energy transition places on the existing infrastructure.Two significant challenges that the industry faces are regulatory frameworks and supply chain dependencies. Speedy regulatory approvals for local energy generation constructs are critical to accelerating the energy transition. The latest announcement of funding from the US government could be a significant step on this path. Coupled with mass-scale infrastructure solutions, local demand-side activation needs to grow rapidly. Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode and follow us on Twitter @interchangeshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The energy transition can’t be solved simply by focusing on infrastructure, digital solutions or investment alone. These three parts of the puzzle need to fit together. The federal government recognises this; at the end of June the Environmental Protection Agency, funded by the IRA, dedicated $7 billion to community solar projects. These projects will focus on supplying solar to lower-income neighbourhoods. This paradigm shift to the community and individual consumer level is welcome news to Michael Pinto, CEO of CleanWatts. They’re a cleantech company focused on the local energy market – utilising the power of solar farms and AI to provide clean energy to communities. Based in Portugal, they’ve seen a significant increase in community-based renewable energy initiatives. What lessons have they learned in Europe that can be replicated in the US? Host David Banmiller guides us through a conversation to answer exactly that. Michael explores some of the major stumbling blocks and hurdles facing communities trying to access solar power, and how CleanWatts and others are overcoming them. In addition to looking for ways to improve energy efficiency, CleanWatts also perceives AI as an essential tool in managing and predicting future energy needs. These digital innovations enable a higher level of control, providing a more stable and resilient grid system in the face of the huge changes the energy transition places on the existing infrastructure.Two significant challenges that the industry faces are regulatory frameworks and supply chain dependencies. Speedy regulatory approvals for local energy generation constructs are critical to accelerating the energy transition. The latest announcement of funding from the US government could be a significant step on this path. Coupled with mass-scale infrastructure solutions, local demand-side activation needs to grow rapidly.  Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode and follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/interchangeshow?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@interchangeshow</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

A Global Outlook For Local Solar Energy

Back in May, we heard from two climate economists – Gernot Wagner and Bruce Usher, both from Columbia University. Together with host of the show, David Banmiller, they explored the flow of capital going into the four largest sources of renewable energy: hydrogen, nuclear, solar and wind. Examining where the money is coming from and where it’s going?It's coming primarily from venture capitalists, but in the last two months there’s been significant changes and evolutions in the industry. As we accelerate towards our net zero future, with the goal set for 2050, total capital investment necessary to achieve it has been estimated at $275 trillion. Between 2010 and 2019, investment in renewables topped $2.6 trillion, so with three decades to go we need to increase that amount a hundred-fold.Today, we get another perspective on the financing for the energy transition. Serge Tismen is Managing Director and Global Head of Clean Energy Transition at Citi in New York and joins David to discuss the market as he sees it. Is this $275 trillion figure accurate? Serge explains that it could be 270 trillion, but some have estimated it at 120, or 195. What are the key criteria that investors are looking at when considering new projects and infrastructure? A year on from the IRA are we continuing to see impacts in the same sectors? Diversification is key. Investment in mining for critical minerals, battery recycling and the steady growth of new technologies such as geothermal all need to be considered. Serge and David examine it all. Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode and follow us on Twitter @interchangeshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back in May, we heard from two climate economists – Gernot Wagner and Bruce Usher, both from Columbia University. Together with host of the show, David Banmiller, they explored the flow of capital going into the four largest sources of renewable energy: hydrogen, nuclear, solar and wind. Examining where the money is coming from and where it’s going?It's coming primarily from venture capitalists, but in the last two months there’s been significant changes and evolutions in the industry. As we accelerate towards our net zero future, with the goal set for 2050, total capital investment necessary to achieve it has been estimated at $275 trillion. Between 2010 and 2019, investment in renewables topped $2.6 trillion, so with three decades to go we need to increase that amount a hundred-fold.Today, we get another perspective on the financing for the energy transition. Serge Tismen is Managing Director and Global Head of Clean Energy Transition at Citi in New York and joins David to discuss the market as he sees it. Is this $275 trillion figure accurate? Serge explains that it could be 270 trillion, but some have estimated it at 120, or 195. What are the key criteria that investors are looking at when considering new projects and infrastructure? A year on from the IRA are we continuing to see impacts in the same sectors? Diversification is key. Investment in mining for critical minerals, battery recycling and the steady growth of new technologies such as geothermal all need to be considered. Serge and David examine it all.  Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss an episode and follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/interchangeshow?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@interchangeshow</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Money Circuit – Where Are Banks Investing In Clean Energy? 

Changes to the way emissions are reported will have a big impact on renewable investment.  It might be the most important piece of sustainability material in corporate and climate work that no one’s ever heard of, and it drives a huge amount of corporate behaviour.    In 1998, the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard launched, and set out a standard for businesses to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions. Like financial accounting standards, the GHG Protocol influences corporate behaviour such as investment decisions. So, a planned revision of the rules for reporting Scope 2 emissions is a significant event. The new standard, expected to take effect in 2025, could have a big impact on corporate investment in low-carbon energy around the world.    Now, a consortium of some of the world’s biggest funders of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, such as Amazon and Meta, are looking to refine the current rules with the goal of increasing the accuracy of reporting. Together with 8 other companies, including Intel and Heineken, they’ve co-founded the Emissions First Partnership, which is advocating for changes to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.     Host David Banmiller is joined by Jake Oster, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy at Amazon Web Services, and Peter Freed, Head of Energy Strategy at Meta, to explain the goals of the EFP and why updating accounting standards is so important.     The EFP says that changes to the GHG Protocol Scope 2 emissions reporting is a crucial step to addressing the climate crisis and decarbonizing the power system. Investment in new renewable technologies from corporates, as a result of the accounting standards being updated in the past decade, is increasing. Pre 2015, before the current market-based methodology was in place, there was about a gigawatt of installed capacity coming from PPAs. Today, there’s more than 100. The pace of progress in the energy transition is accelerating as reporting standards are refined and the EFP aims to continue this progress.     Follow the Interchange on Twitter – we’re @interchangeshow  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Changes to the way emissions are reported will have a big impact on renewable investment. It might be the most important piece of sustainability material in corporate and climate work that no one’s ever heard of, and it drives a huge amount of corporate behaviour.  In 1998, the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard*:*:text=About*20the*20Corporate*20Standard__;I34lJSU!!CAFLEWIB!GslioPSrFMYMt0AvqrD_dCGuvKNJ1aAxbotyeJlRI7aDyz6KpwwepPH-51Y1Svk-Y1T9KvaDuiUxB-yfSgn1LqfIwPI$" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard</a> launched, and set out a standard for businesses to <a href="https://www.woodmac.com/news/opinion/ghg-accounting-reform-could-change-energy-investment/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions</a>. Like financial accounting standards, the GHG Protocol influences corporate behaviour such as investment decisions. So, a planned revision of the rules for reporting Scope 2 emissions is a significant event. The new standard, expected to take effect in 2025, could have a big impact on corporate investment in low-carbon energy around the world.  Now, a consortium of some of the world’s biggest funders of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, such as Amazon and Meta, are looking to refine the current rules with the goal of increasing the accuracy of reporting. Together with 8 other companies, including Intel and Heineken, they’ve co-founded the Emissions First Partnership, which is advocating for changes to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.   Host David Banmiller is joined by Jake Oster, Director of Energy and Environmental Policy at Amazon Web Services, and Peter Freed, Head of Energy Strategy at Meta, to explain the goals of the EFP and why updating accounting standards is so important.   The EFP says that changes to the GHG Protocol Scope 2 emissions reporting is a crucial step to addressing the climate crisis and decarbonizing the power system. Investment in new renewable technologies from corporates, as a result of the accounting standards being updated in the past decade, is increasing. Pre 2015, before the current market-based methodology was in place, there was about a gigawatt of installed capacity coming from PPAs. Today, there’s more than 100. The pace of progress in the energy transition is accelerating as reporting standards are refined and the EFP aims to continue this progress.   Follow the Interchange on Twitter – we’re @interchangeshow  See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

GHG Accounting Reform Could Transform Energy Investment  

Solar is attracting the power generation industry’s best talent. As solar and storage enter a new era of applied strategy, better analytics and tools are accelerating growth. Pine Gate Renewables is aiming to ‘get solar done’ by providing renewable energy to local communities across the country.  On today’s episode of the Interchange: Recharged, host David Banmiller is joined by David Groleau, Senior Vice President of Origination at Pine Gate. Together, they explore how unprecedented demand and regulatory integrations are transforming solar and storage in the US.  Plus, more of the best discussions from a packed Solar and Energy Storage Summit in San Francisco. David Banmiller is joined by solar and storage experts with a focus on community and social enterprise, live from the Wood Mac event, including:  Patrick Regan of Crossroads SolarBill Jordan of community initiative Share the SunEric Hafter from Origami SolarNate Webb of Passage Studio &amp; Robert Cross from Cross Consulting Services  Follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshow   Pine Gate Renewables is a fully integrated renewable energy company powering the nation's energy transition with trusted utility-scale energy and storage solutions. Building projects from a community mindset, Pine Gate is committed to delivering sustainable value where we live, work and operate. Visit pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Solar is attracting the power generation industry’s best talent. As solar and storage enter a new era of applied strategy, better analytics and tools are accelerating growth. Pine Gate Renewables is aiming to ‘get solar done’ by providing renewable energy to local communities across the country. On today’s episode of the Interchange: Recharged, host David Banmiller is joined by David Groleau, Senior Vice President of Origination at Pine Gate. Together, they explore how unprecedented demand and regulatory integrations are transforming solar and storage in the US. Plus, more of the best discussions from a packed Solar and Energy Storage Summit in San Francisco. David Banmiller is joined by solar and storage experts with a focus on community and social enterprise, live from the Wood Mac event, including: <ul><li>Patrick Regan of Crossroads Solar</li><li>Bill Jordan of community initiative Share the Sun</li><li>Eric Hafter from Origami Solar</li><li>Nate Webb of Passage Studio &amp; Robert Cross from Cross Consulting Services</li></ul> Follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshow Pine Gate Renewables is a fully integrated renewable energy company powering the nation's energy transition with trusted utility-scale energy and storage solutions. Building projects from a community mindset, Pine Gate is committed to delivering sustainable value where we live, work and operate. Visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore__;!!CAFLEWIB!CTRtMOyYZdzZu4jNhbgUi_0ODk5PyQ6ga46kee_7Q9YM7S0AIEYzeQ7XkOEYZU0wKhppcNuQYARJiqMg_aVM7hk-PvOa$" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Accelerating The Expansion of Utility-Scale Solar [Sponsored Content]

Host of the Interchange: Recharged David Banmiller is in San Francisco, bringing you the second of three special episodes recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar Energy and Storage Summit.   From the live podcast studio in the Gold Ballroom at the Palace Hotel, David brings you the best bits from a packed second day of presentations and interviews with leading solar policymakers, innovators and specialists. The focus shifts today to storage: how can domestic manufacturing be incentivized? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain? What are the opportunities and challenges for long-duration energy storage implementation?   Join David and five expert guests, as they explore the trends in storage tech, solar finance and managing storage operations.   Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don’t miss our third and final episode of this special series, coming soon and featuring more interviews with solar and storage industry leaders and some bonus behind-the-scenes content.   Follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshow   Pine Gate Renewables is a fully integrated renewable energy company powering the nation's energy transition with trusted utility-scale energy and storage solutions. Building projects from a community mindset, Pine Gate is committed to delivering sustainable value where we live, work and operate. Visit pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host of the Interchange: Recharged David Banmiller is in San Francisco, bringing you the second of three special episodes recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar Energy and Storage Summit. From the live podcast studio in the Gold Ballroom at the Palace Hotel, David brings you the best bits from a packed second day of presentations and interviews with leading solar policymakers, innovators and specialists. The focus shifts today to storage: how can domestic manufacturing be incentivized? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain? What are the opportunities and challenges for long-duration energy storage implementation? Join David and five expert guests, as they explore the trends in storage tech, solar finance and managing storage operations. Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don’t miss our third and final episode of this special series, coming soon and featuring more interviews with solar and storage industry leaders and some bonus behind-the-scenes content. Follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshow Pine Gate Renewables is a fully integrated renewable energy company powering the nation's energy transition with trusted utility-scale energy and storage solutions. Building projects from a community mindset, Pine Gate is committed to delivering sustainable value where we live, work and operate. Visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore__;!!CAFLEWIB!CTRtMOyYZdzZu4jNhbgUi_0ODk5PyQ6ga46kee_7Q9YM7S0AIEYzeQ7XkOEYZU0wKhppcNuQYARJiqMg_aVM7hk-PvOa$" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Interchange Live from Wood Mac's Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2023 – Day 2

Host of the Interchange: Recharged David Banmiller is in San Francisco, bringing you the first of three special episodes recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar and Energy Storage Summit.    From the live podcast studio in in the Palace Hotel, David brings you the best bits from a packed first day. Interviews with leading solar policymakers, innovators and specialists uncover the latest trends in the US solar market. One year on from the IRA and the implications for solar are still being discussed. What other policy will help accelerate the adoption of solar? What permitting reform is needed to drive innovation in storage and batteries?    Join David and five expert guests, as they explore the trends in solar finance, the growth and outlook for US manufacturing, and the forecasts for the solar supply chain.    Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don’t miss our recap of Day 2 of the summit, focusing on the innovations behind the latest storage technology.   Follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshow and follow the summit on our LinkedIn (   Pine Gate Renewables is a fully integrated renewable energy company powering the nation's energy transition with trusted utility-scale energy and storage solutions. Building projects from a community mindset, Pine Gate is committed to delivering sustainable value where we live, work and operate. Visit pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host of the Interchange: Recharged David Banmiller is in San Francisco, bringing you the first of three special episodes recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar and Energy Storage Summit.  From the live podcast studio in in the Palace Hotel, David brings you the best bits from a packed first day. Interviews with leading solar policymakers, innovators and specialists uncover the latest trends in the US solar market. One year on from the IRA and the implications for solar are still being discussed. What other policy will help accelerate the adoption of solar? What permitting reform is needed to drive innovation in storage and batteries?  Join David and five expert guests, as they explore the trends in solar finance, the growth and outlook for US manufacturing, and the forecasts for the solar supply chain.  Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don’t miss our recap of Day 2 of the summit, focusing on the innovations behind the latest storage technology. Follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshow and follow the summit on our LinkedIn ( Pine Gate Renewables is a fully integrated renewable energy company powering the nation's energy transition with trusted utility-scale energy and storage solutions. Building projects from a community mindset, Pine Gate is committed to delivering sustainable value where we live, work and operate. Visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore__;!!CAFLEWIB!CTRtMOyYZdzZu4jNhbgUi_0ODk5PyQ6ga46kee_7Q9YM7S0AIEYzeQ7XkOEYZU0wKhppcNuQYARJiqMg_aVM7hk-PvOa$" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">pinegaterenewables.com/learnmore</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Interchange Live from Woodmac’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2023 – Day 1

In the US last year, solar PV capacity totalled 142 GW, enough to power 25 million homes. Falling costs, advancements in storage and cell technology and supportive government policies drove record growth in 2022. This was an 11% year on year increase. Residential solar in 2022 had a record year, with nearly 6 GW of installations, a 40% increase on 2021.It wasn’t all plain sailing. We saw some downturns in other market segments as supply chain issues caused delays and roadblocks to adoption. Utility-scale solar was down over 30% year on year, but despite these challenges, the IRA and other market forces have created upside to long-term solar forecasts. Over the next decade, the industry will grow five-fold. 700 GW of total capacity could power more than 125 million American homes.So what can we expect from solar over the next 10 years? Just how bright is Solar’s future. In this episode of the Interchange recharged we’re joined by Abigail Hopper, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and John Berger is founder and CEO of Sunnova (a leading residential solar and storage provider).This edition of the podcasts uses data from the US Solar Market Insight®, a quarterly publication from Wood Mackenzie and SEIA®. Each quarter, we collect granular data on the US solar market from nearly 200 utilities, state agencies, installers, and manufacturers. This data provides the backbone of this US Solar Market Insight® report, in which we identify and analyze trends in US solar demand, manufacturing and pricing by state and market segment over the next five to ten years. You can download a free executive summary or buy the full report on our website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the US last year, solar PV capacity totalled 142 GW, enough to power 25 million homes. Falling costs, advancements in storage and cell technology and supportive government policies drove record growth in 2022. This was an 11% year on year increase. Residential solar in 2022 had a record year, with nearly 6 GW of installations, a 40% increase on 2021.It wasn’t all plain sailing. We saw some downturns in other market segments as supply chain issues caused delays and roadblocks to adoption. Utility-scale solar was down over 30% year on year, but despite these challenges, the IRA and other market forces have created upside to long-term solar forecasts. Over the next decade, the industry will grow five-fold. 700 GW of total capacity could power more than 125 million American homes.So what can we expect from solar over the next 10 years? Just how bright is Solar’s future. In this episode of the Interchange recharged we’re joined by Abigail Hopper, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and John Berger is founder and CEO of Sunnova (a leading residential solar and storage provider).This edition of the podcasts uses data from the US Solar Market Insight®, a quarterly publication from Wood Mackenzie and SEIA®. Each quarter, we collect granular data on the US solar market from nearly 200 utilities, state agencies, installers, and manufacturers. This data provides the backbone of this US Solar Market Insight® report, in which we identify and analyze trends in US solar demand, manufacturing and pricing by state and market segment over the next five to ten years. You can download a free executive summary or buy the full report on our <a href="https://www.woodmac.com/industry/power-and-renewables/us-solar-market-insight/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website.</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The US Solar Industry Is Booming - What's Driving The Growth?

When can we expect to see a lithium-ion battery that costs half as much as today, charges an EV in minutes and is made from recyclable materials? Accelerating the energy transition requires more and more electrification every year. Powering our micro grids, electric vehicles and devices with the most efficient batteries possible is crucial. One of the main issues with batteries today is they emit a lot of heat; energy is wasted as its expelled, leading to inefficiencies, not to mention safety concerns. KULR, a maker of energy management platforms and batteries, think they have a solution. On the Interchange today, host David Banmiller is joined by Michael Mo, CEO of KULR. They combine battery safety with advancements in AI-powered data analytics to manage energy more efficiently. Michael discusses with David the advancements in battery technology and how they can accelerate electrification.  It’s not just batteries that will benefit from advanced cooling and AI – energy storage will also see the benefits. High-powered battery cells, stacked in a configuration of 18 units, provide safe energy when its needed. These modular based storage cells KULR says will be cooled by a thermal management system. Michael explains how it works. The real-world uses for the next generation of batteries, from aviation to space exploration (Michael gives us some details on the KULR/NASA partnership never previously released), could deliver on the biggest need we have in the energy transition: fast-charging, safe, powerful, recyclable batteries.Don’t forget to subscribe to the show, and follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshowWood Mackenzie’s Solar &amp; Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers. How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain? Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.  If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When can we expect to see a lithium-ion battery that costs half as much as today, charges an EV in minutes and is made from recyclable materials? Accelerating the energy transition requires more and more electrification every year. Powering our micro grids, electric vehicles and devices with the most efficient batteries possible is crucial. One of the main issues with batteries today is they emit a lot of heat; energy is wasted as its expelled, leading to inefficiencies, not to mention safety concerns. KULR, a maker of energy management platforms and batteries, think they have a solution. On the Interchange today, host David Banmiller is joined by Michael Mo, CEO of KULR. They combine battery safety with advancements in AI-powered data analytics to manage energy more efficiently. Michael discusses with David the advancements in battery technology and how they can accelerate electrification.  It’s not just batteries that will benefit from advanced cooling and AI – energy storage will also see the benefits. High-powered battery cells, stacked in a configuration of 18 units, provide safe energy when its needed. These modular based storage cells KULR says will be cooled by a thermal management system. Michael explains how it works. The real-world uses for the next generation of batteries, from aviation to space exploration (Michael gives us some details on the KULR/NASA partnership never previously released), could deliver on the biggest need we have in the energy transition: fast-charging, safe, powerful, recyclable batteries. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show, and follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshow Wood Mackenzie’s Solar &amp; Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers. How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain? Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.  If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on <a href="http://woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

How Close Are We To The Perfect Battery?

Solar, wind, hydrogen and nuclear – we need more investment in these renewables, but where can the money come from? In 2022, worldwide investment in renewables hit almost half a trillion dollars. Investment in solar – the largest sector - jumped 36% to 308 billion. Investment in wind – the second largest – remained stable at 175 billion. Overall investment in the energy transition topped 1.1 trillion dollars. The amount invested in new renewable projects is at the highest level in history – but it’s still not enough. For us to achieve net zero by 2050, it’s estimated we need between 3-5 trillion dollars a year going into the industry.    On the Interchange today, we look at the flow of money needed across renewable projects. We focus on hydrogen, nuclear, wind and solar: the four horsemen of the energy transition. Joining David on the show are two of the leading climate economists in the US, both from Columbia University, Gernot Wagner and Bruce Usher. Gernot is a senior lecturer at Columbia, and he explores the policy decisions and economic barriers to the mass adoption of renewables in the US. Bruce lectures as Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia’s Business School, and he explains why hydrogen is such a promising piece of the energy transition puzzle.   Together they look at the investment going into the four main renewable energies and analyze what more needs to be done to get clean energy investment to the level it needs to be.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter – we’re @interchangeshow  Wood Mackenzie’s Solar &amp; Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers. How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain? Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.  If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Solar, wind, hydrogen and nuclear – we need more investment in these renewables, but where can the money come from? In 2022, worldwide investment in renewables hit almost half a trillion dollars. Investment in solar – the largest sector - jumped 36% to 308 billion. Investment in wind – the second largest – remained stable at 175 billion. Overall investment in the energy transition topped 1.1 trillion dollars. The amount invested in new renewable projects is at the highest level in history – but it’s still not enough. For us to achieve net zero by 2050, it’s estimated we need between 3-5 trillion dollars a year going into the industry.    On the Interchange today, we look at the flow of money needed across renewable projects. We focus on hydrogen, nuclear, wind and solar: the four horsemen of the energy transition. Joining David on the show are two of the leading climate economists in the US, both from Columbia University, Gernot Wagner and Bruce Usher. Gernot is a senior lecturer at Columbia, and he explores the policy decisions and economic barriers to the mass adoption of renewables in the US. Bruce lectures as Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia’s Business School, and he explains why hydrogen is such a promising piece of the energy transition puzzle.   Together they look at the investment going into the four main renewable energies and analyze what more needs to be done to get clean energy investment to the level it needs to be.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter – we’re <a href="https://twitter.com/interchangeshow?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@interchangeshow</a> Wood Mackenzie’s Solar &amp; Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers. How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain? Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.  If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on <a href="http://woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Four Horsemen of the Energy Transition: Where’s The Money Going?

How do we manage the explosion of data across the grid?Digitization is transforming the way energy is produced, directed and spent. Power plants are using real-time data to drive efficiency, smart grids are directing energy where needed and data models are now essential to help us make sense of the market. Across devices and sensors, we’re seeing an explosion of data which needs to be analysed to drive efficiencies. Machine learning and digital twins are tools which can be used for modelling, which in turn helps us make better decisions around where and how we direct energy. Optimizing the grid as best we can is key to moving forward in the energy transition.On the Interchange today, David Banmiller is joined by Ben Hertz-Shargel, Head of Wood Mackenzie’s Grid Edge. Ben explores the role of virtual power plants in managing energy demand in real time. Short-term forecasting and analytics typically benefit traditional power plants, so how can VPP’s use the same information? Grid sensors are another important part of the digital grid, and Ben examines the data they work with.How is that data analysed and processed? Matthew Boyda is Senior Vice-President of Global Power &amp; Renewables Research at Wood Mackenzie, and he joins the show to explain the forecasting capabilities in the industry and the importance of a transition from data centres to the cloud. Digital twins are a term you’ll likely have heard before, but how do they actually work? Why are they so central to the digitization of the grid?  It all comes down to driving efficiencies, and on the show today, we look at the technology that’s evolving at a rapid rate and enabling clean energy to flow to the right places.Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshowWood Mackenzie’s Solar &amp; Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers. How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain?  Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.   If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we manage the explosion of data across the grid? Digitization is transforming the way energy is produced, directed and spent. Power plants are using real-time data to drive efficiency, smart grids are directing energy where needed and data models are now essential to help us make sense of the market. Across devices and sensors, we’re seeing an explosion of data which needs to be analysed to drive efficiencies. Machine learning and digital twins are tools which can be used for modelling, which in turn helps us make better decisions around where and how we direct energy. Optimizing the grid as best we can is key to moving forward in the energy transition.On the Interchange today, David Banmiller is joined by Ben Hertz-Shargel, Head of Wood Mackenzie’s Grid Edge. Ben explores the role of virtual power plants in managing energy demand in real time. Short-term forecasting and analytics typically benefit traditional power plants, so how can VPP’s use the same information? Grid sensors are another important part of the digital grid, and Ben examines the data they work with.How is that data analysed and processed? Matthew Boyda is Senior Vice-President of Global Power &amp; Renewables Research at Wood Mackenzie, and he joins the show to explain the forecasting capabilities in the industry and the importance of a transition from data centres to the cloud. Digital twins are a term you’ll likely have heard before, but how do they actually work? Why are they so central to the digitization of the grid?  It all comes down to driving efficiencies, and on the show today, we look at the technology that’s evolving at a rapid rate and enabling clean energy to flow to the right places.Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter, we’re @interchangeshowWood Mackenzie’s Solar &amp; Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers. How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain?  Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.   If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on <a href="http://woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Great Digitization Of The Power Sector Is Underway

The Interchange: Recharged podcast is a leading global clean tech podcast that has been running since 2017. Each fortnight we invite experts and industry leaders from the world of clean tech and energy to join in a deep dive about their tech, the future of their sector, funding and policy impacts. We aim to provide a platform for start-ups, new companies and organisations who are innovating and solving real world problems in the energy transition. Our listeners are energy experts, industry evangelists who’re interested in companies that do pioneering work to accelerate the transition. Our host David Banmiller takes our audience through a 45-60 minute exploration of the revolutionary tech these companies are developing, asking about the history, the ongoing work and the vision our guests have for their business. The conversation often turns to funding and policy as well.

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The Interchange: Recharged podcast is a leading global clean tech podcast that has been running since 2017. Each fortnight we invite experts and industry leaders from the world of clean tech and energy to join in a deep dive about their tech, the future of their sector, funding and policy impacts. We aim to provide a platform for start-ups, new companies and organisations who are innovating and solving real world problems in the energy transition. Our listeners are energy experts, industry evangelists who’re interested in companies that do pioneering work to accelerate the transition. Our host David Banmiller takes our audience through a 45-60 minute exploration of the revolutionary tech these companies are developing, asking about the history, the ongoing work and the vision our guests have for their business. The conversation often turns to funding and policy as well.

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“Climatetech” is suddenly the hot new thing in venture capital. For years now, venture investors have stayed away from the cleantech category, a hangover from the Solyndra days that we have thoroughly documented on The Interchange.But we appear to be in a new phase of interest. Prominent investors are publicly declaring their push into the space. Influential voices in tech are calling on more investors to do the same -- including Kara Swisher, who wrote a persuasive piece in The New York Times last week. And now startups of all kinds are getting a second look. So. What’s going on? And have investors internalized the lessons from the previous investment wave?With us to weigh in on those questions is returning guest Abe Yokell. Abe is a managing partner at Congruent Ventures. Co-host Shayle Kann, a managing director at Energy Impact Partners, sets up the trend. Then Shayle and Abe dissect lessons from cleantech venture capital 1.0.The basis of this conversation came from Shayle’s tweet. Read the responses and add your thoughts.Want to share your opinion about the topic? Let us know on Twitter. Follow @InterchangeShow, @shaylekann &amp; @stphn_lacey and send comments about the show.This podcast is brought to you by Fronius. Now, Fronius gives you more control over your solar energy than ever before with its versatile hybrid inverter, the Primo GEN24 PLUS. Whether you’re storing solar power, integrating energy storage or looking for backup power, the Primo GEN24 PLUS has you covered. Find out more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Climatetech” is suddenly the hot new thing in venture capital. For years now, venture investors have stayed away from the cleantech category, a hangover from the Solyndra days that we have thoroughly documented on The Interchange.But we appear to be in a new phase of interest. Prominent investors are publicly declaring their push into the space. Influential voices in tech are calling on more investors to do the same -- including Kara Swisher, who <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/opinion/microsoft-climate-change-technology.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrote a persuasive piece</a> in The New York Times last week. And now startups of all kinds are getting a second look. So. What’s going on? And have investors internalized the lessons from the previous investment wave?With us to weigh in on those questions is returning guest Abe Yokell. Abe is a managing partner at Congruent Ventures. Co-host Shayle Kann, a managing director at Energy Impact Partners, sets up the trend. Then Shayle and Abe dissect lessons from cleantech venture capital 1.0.The basis of this conversation <a href="https://twitter.com/shaylekann/status/1217150116227887104" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">came from Shayle’s tweet</a>. Read the responses and add your thoughts.Want to share your opinion about the topic? Let us know on Twitter. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/interchangeshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@InterchangeShow</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/shaylekann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shaylekann</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Stphn_Lacey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@stphn_lacey</a> and send comments about the show.This podcast is brought to you by Fronius. Now, Fronius gives you more control over your solar energy than ever before with its versatile hybrid inverter, the Primo GEN24 PLUS. Whether you’re storing solar power, integrating energy storage or looking for backup power, the Primo GEN24 PLUS has you covered. <a href="http://www.fronius.us/pv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

'Climatetech' Is Hot. Will Venture Investors Learn From the First Cleantech Wave?

Earlier this month, Sunrun, the largest residential solar company in the U.S., declared its intent to acquire Vivint Solar, the second largest installer. It’s an all-stock transaction that would value the combined entity at over $9 billion.It's a big deal -- literally. The enterprise value attached to Vivint is $3.2 billion, which makes it the largest single transaction in the history of the distributed energy market. It’s also a big deal because of what it says about the state and future of distributed solar, plus adjacent markets like energy storage and maybe even electric vehicles.So that's what we're going to talk about today. Shayle sits down with Austin Perea, a senior solar analyst for Wood Mackenzie Power &amp; Renewables, to talk about the strategy behind this deal and what it tells us about the next phase of the market.Assuming the acquisition goes through, how big will this new entity be?The Interchange is brought to you by Fluence, a global leader in battery-based energy storage technology and services. From commercializing the first grid-connected battery systems in 2008 to the multi-gigawatt fleet being deployed for customers globally today, the Fluence team is ensuring that storage is the cornerstone of the electric future. Learn more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Earlier this month, Sunrun, the largest residential solar company in the U.S., <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/sunrun-announces-acquisition-of-vivint-solar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">declared its intent</a> to acquire Vivint Solar, the second largest installer. It’s an all-stock transaction that would value the combined entity at over $9 billion.It's a big deal -- literally. The enterprise value attached to Vivint is $3.2 billion, which makes it the largest single transaction in the history of the distributed energy market. It’s also a big deal because of what it says about the state and future of distributed solar, plus adjacent markets like energy storage and maybe even electric vehicles.So that's what we're going to talk about today. Shayle sits down with Austin Perea, a senior solar analyst for Wood Mackenzie Power &amp; Renewables, to talk about the strategy behind this deal and what it tells us about the next phase of the market.Assuming the acquisition goes through, how big will this new entity be?The Interchange is brought to you by Fluence, a global leader in battery-based energy storage technology and services. From commercializing the first grid-connected battery systems in 2008 to the multi-gigawatt fleet being deployed for customers globally today, the Fluence team is ensuring that storage is the cornerstone of the electric future. <a href="http://fluenceenergy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Next Solar Behemoth: Sunrun Buying Vivint

This week, we present the first episode in our 3-part interview series on climate risk. How do we measure and quantify both the physical and economic risk of a warming planet?This question has very real consequences for the way companies are run, the way cities are planned, and the way markets are valued.In this episode, Shayle Kann speaks with Trevor Houser, a partner with Rhodium Group. Rhodium Group and Blackrock recently wrote a report on the underpriced risks of climate change throughout the economy.Topics covered in this episode:What counts as "climate risk,” and how is it distinguished from all the risks we face independent of climate change?The state of climate risk reporting: How has our ability to measure climate risk improved? How much certainty can we provide today? What gaps remain?Examples of climate risk in municipal bonds, commercial real estate, and energy &amp; utilities.How big a challenge is it to get different players (investors, insurers, corporations, etc) to account for climate risk? How should they be thinking about it?Could you do us a favor? Take our listener survey so we can give you more relevant content: bit.ly/gtmpodcastSupport for the Interchange comes from Schneider Electric, the leader of the digital transformation in energy management and automation. Support for this podcast comes from PG&amp;E. PG&amp;E is helping to electrify corporate fleet vehicles. Get in touch with PG&amp;E’s EV specialists to find out how you can take your transportation fleet electric.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we present the first episode in our 3-part interview series on climate risk. How do we measure and quantify both the physical and economic risk of a warming planet?This question has very real consequences for the way companies are run, the way cities are planned, and the way markets are valued.In this episode, Shayle Kann speaks with <a href="https://rhg.com/team/trevor-houser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trevor Houser</a>, a partner with Rhodium Group. Rhodium Group and Blackrock recently <a href="https://rhg.com/research/physical-risks-climate-blackrock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrote a report</a> on the underpriced risks of climate change throughout the economy.Topics covered in this episode:<ul><li>What counts as "climate risk,” and how is it distinguished from all the risks we face independent of climate change?</li><li>The state of climate risk reporting: How has our ability to measure climate risk improved? How much certainty can we provide today? What gaps remain?</li><li>Examples of climate risk in municipal bonds, commercial real estate, and energy &amp; utilities.</li><li>How big a challenge is it to get different players (investors, insurers, corporations, etc) to account for climate risk? How should they be thinking about it?</li></ul>Could you do us a favor? Take our listener survey so we can give you more relevant content: <a href="http://bit.ly/gtmpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/gtmpodcast</a>Support for the Interchange comes from <a href="https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schneider Electric</a>, the leader of the digital transformation in energy management and automation. Support for this podcast comes from PG&amp;E. PG&amp;E is helping to electrify corporate fleet vehicles. Get in touch with PG&amp;E’s EV specialists to <a href="http://pge.com/gtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out how you can take your transportation fleet electric</a>.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Climate Risk, Part 1: How Do We Measure It?

Global energy giants have been on a distributed energy acquisition spree over the last few years. With the formation of its New Energies unit in 2016, Shell is leading the oil &amp; gas majors in investment and vision.Shell New Energies plans to invest $2 billion dollars in renewables, microgrids, batteries, electric vehicle charging, and other emerging tech every year. That number is just a tiny sliver of Shell’s fossil fuel and chemical businesses, but it’s enough money to start re-arranging the competitive landscape for clean electrification. Most recently, the company acquired sonnen, a leading behind-the-meter battery company, and First Utility, a UK retail supplier and smart home service provider. Shell is developing smart home offerings through both companies.This week, Brian Davis, the VP of energy solutions at Shell, joins us to discuss the company’s strategy.His job: to help reshape the strategy of Shell and build up new businesses around biofuels and electrification. What does the New Energies strategy tell us about where Shell thinks the world is headed?We’ll cover the following topics:Shell’s acquisitions over the past two years: why those companies? How do we fit those puzzle pieces together?To what degree do they optimize for near-term profit vs. land-grabs in key areas?How will shell integrate all these businesses, both strategically and culturally?What are the biggest risks to Shell's strategy? What's the long-term profitability of the new energies business? How does it become more profitable?Will all supermajors eventually follow in Shell's footsteps?The most recent acquisition of First Utility provides snapshot of Shell’s customer strategy: “We’re offering a suite of smart home solutions, starting from smart thermostats that control your heating remotely. And then clearly over time we can offer an electric vehicle charger…we can come in and offer the benefits of energy storage if you have onsite solar. So we’re offering all of that as packages to meet the needs of our customers under the Shell brand in the UK,” says Davis.Recommended reading/listening:Reuters: Shell Goes Green as It Rebrands UK Household Power SupplierGTM: Shell New Energies Director on Investing in Clean Energy: ‘It’s About Survival’The Interchange: Solar Dwarfs Oil and Gas as World’s Primary Source of Energy in Shell’s Sky ScenarioSupport for this podcast comes from PG&amp;E. Did you know that 20 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. are in PG&amp;E’s service area in Northern California? PG&amp;E is helping to electrify corporate fleet vehicles. Get in touch with PG&amp;E’s EV specialists to find out how you can take your transportation fleet electric.We're also sponsored by Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Global energy giants have been on a distributed energy acquisition spree over the last few years. With the formation of its New Energies unit in 2016, Shell is leading the oil &amp; gas majors in investment and vision.Shell New Energies plans to invest $2 billion dollars in renewables, microgrids, batteries, electric vehicle charging, and other emerging tech every year. That number is just a tiny sliver of Shell’s fossil fuel and chemical businesses, but it’s enough money to start re-arranging the competitive landscape for clean electrification. Most recently, the company acquired sonnen, a leading behind-the-meter battery company, and First Utility, a UK retail supplier and smart home service provider. Shell is developing smart home offerings through both companies.This week, Brian Davis, the VP of energy solutions at Shell, joins us to discuss the company’s strategy.His job: to help reshape the strategy of Shell and build up new businesses around biofuels and electrification. What does the New Energies strategy tell us about where Shell thinks the world is headed?We’ll cover the following topics:<ul><li>Shell’s acquisitions over the past two years: why those companies? How do we fit those puzzle pieces together?</li><li>To what degree do they optimize for near-term profit vs. land-grabs in key areas?</li><li>How will shell integrate all these businesses, both strategically and culturally?</li><li>What are the biggest risks to Shell's strategy? </li><li>What's the long-term profitability of the new energies business? How does it become more profitable?</li><li>Will all supermajors eventually follow in Shell's footsteps?</li></ul>The most recent acquisition of First Utility provides snapshot of Shell’s customer strategy: “We’re offering a suite of smart home solutions, starting from smart thermostats that control your heating remotely. And then clearly over time we can offer an electric vehicle charger…we can come in and offer the benefits of energy storage if you have onsite solar. So we’re offering all of that as packages to meet the needs of our customers under the Shell brand in the UK,” says Davis.Recommended reading/listening:<ul><li><a href="https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-shell-power/shell-goes-green-as-it-rebrands-uk-household-power-supplier-idUKKCN1R50OL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reuters</a>: Shell Goes Green as It Rebrands UK Household Power Supplier</li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/shell-new-energies-director-on-investing-in-clean-energy#gs.4ze0u4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GTM</a>: Shell New Energies Director on Investing in Clean Energy: ‘It’s About Survival’</li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/shells-sky-scenario-solar-dwarfs-oil-gas-as-worlds-primary-source-of-energy#gs.4zh7r7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Interchange</a>: Solar Dwarfs Oil and Gas as World’s Primary Source of Energy in Shell’s Sky Scenario</li></ul> Support for this podcast comes from PG&amp;E. Did you know that 20 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. are in PG&amp;E’s service area in Northern California? PG&amp;E is helping to electrify corporate fleet vehicles. Get in touch with PG&amp;E’s EV specialists to <a href="http://pge.com/gtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out how you can take your transportation fleet electric</a>.We're also sponsored by Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. <a href="http://wundercapital.com/financing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Interchange</a> podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1pbnRlcmNoYW5nZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19HNFf7SZ2ox90YqVC4RUt?si=aaOj-5-RQxuAM6eQZhz_sw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our <a href="https://rss.art19.com/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a> into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Why Shell Is Pouring Billions Into Batteries, Microgrids, EVs and Electrification

We asked on a recent Interchange episode: how are we going to manage all this distributed energy on the grid?This week, we’re asking: how to we manage all this centralized renewable energy hitting the grid?The answer is both simpler and more complex. We need to build a lot more transmission, yes. But getting that transmission in place is one of the hardest and most controversial pieces of decarbonizing the electric grid.There’s plenty of disagreement about how exactly we clean up the grid. Whatever your preferred plan, it probably needs to include way more transmission infrastructure -- like $600 billion worth by 2050.This week, we’re going to look at why lots of transmission is needed, how much is actually needed, and if we can even build it. What are the current models telling us?Recommended reading:New York Times: Missouri Regulators Approve Midwest Wind Energy Power LineUtility Dive: Electrification could drive $600B in transmission spending by 2050GTM: Siemens Buys Transmission Line to Take Iowa Wind to the Eastern GridSupport for this podcast comes from Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We asked on <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/what-do-we-do-with-all-these-distributed-resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a recent Interchange episode</a>: how are we going to manage all this distributed energy on the grid?This week, we’re asking: how to we manage all this centralized renewable energy hitting the grid?The answer is both simpler and more complex. We need to build a lot more transmission, yes. But getting that transmission in place is one of the hardest and most controversial pieces of decarbonizing the electric grid.There’s plenty of disagreement about how exactly we clean up the grid. Whatever your preferred plan, it probably needs to include way more transmission infrastructure -- like $600 billion worth by 2050.This week, we’re going to look at why lots of transmission is needed, how much is actually needed, and if we can even build it. What are the current models telling us?Recommended reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/03/20/us/ap-us-wind-power-transmission.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times</a>: Missouri Regulators Approve Midwest Wind Energy Power Line</li><li><a href="https://www.utilitydive.com/news/brattle-electrification-could-drive-600b-in-transmission-spending-by-2050/550010/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Utility Dive</a>: Electrification could drive $600B in transmission spending by 2050</li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/siemens-buys-transmission-line-to-take-iowa-wind-to-the-eastern-grid#gs.35b9yy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GTM</a>: Siemens Buys Transmission Line to Take Iowa Wind to the Eastern Grid</li></ul> Support for this podcast comes from Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. <a href="http://wundercapital.com/financing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Interchange</a> podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1pbnRlcmNoYW5nZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19HNFf7SZ2ox90YqVC4RUt?si=aaOj-5-RQxuAM6eQZhz_sw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our <a href="https://rss.art19.com/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a> into the app of your choice. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Transmission: The 800kV Gorilla

Forget everything you think you know about solar.A growing body of research and real-world experience shows that solar can be a flexible, dispatchable resource. And it can potentially rival gas plants in providing grid regulation services — without the use of batteries.We’ve had the technology to allow solar and wind to provide grid services for years. So how do we open up markets to unleash their full potential?In this episode, we’ll look at some new modeling from First Solar, E3 and Tampa Electric Company that outlines how to use utility-scale solar power plants for spinning reserves, load following, voltage support, and frequency response. (Read Colin Meehan's tweet storm about the report, mentioned on the show.)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Forget everything you think you know about solar.A growing body of research and real-world experience shows that solar can be a flexible, dispatchable resource. And it can potentially rival gas plants in providing grid regulation services — without the use of batteries.We’ve had the technology to allow solar and wind to provide grid services for years. So how do we open up markets to unleash their full potential?In this episode, we’ll look at <a href="http://bit.ly/2CVK6Sc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">some new modeling</a> from First Solar, E3 and Tampa Electric Company that outlines how to use utility-scale solar power plants for spinning reserves, load following, voltage support, and frequency response. (Read Colin Meehan's <a href="http://twitter.com/colinmeehan/status/1070014650593480704" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tweet storm about the report</a>, mentioned on the show.)See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

How Flexible, Dispatchable Solar Works

Grid nerds have spent the last few months whipped into a frenzy over Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s hastily-written plan to prop up aging coal plants in the name of grid resiliency.And then, last week, federal energy regulators rejected it. Secretary Perry’s team couldn’t come up with the basic legal argument needed for FERC to consider the proposal.The door is not fully closed, however. Regulators say they want to revisit the idea of grid resiliency -- and now they’re asking regional grid operators to report back on their actual needs.So, it’s worth stepping back and asking the same question. What does the grid actually need? In an age when renewables -- and already, in some cases, batteries -- are the lowest-cost resources, how should we really be planning?This week, we're joined by two grid experts who’ve been asking this question for years: Sonia Aggarwal and Robbie Orvis of the analysis firm Energy Innovation.Sonia is the vice president of Energy Innovation. She heads up the firm’s work on power sector transformation and energy policy. And she also launched America’s Power Plan, a collection of insights about rapid change underway in the electric sector. Robbie is the policy design projects manager at Energy Innovation, where he works on power sector transformation issues. He’s a contributor to America’s Power Plan.This podcast is brought to you by Fiveworx, a turnkey customer engagement platform for utilities. Find out more about how Fiveworx can help your customer engagement program succeed -- and get you beyond the meter.Recommended reading:A Year-End Update on Electricity Policy from the FieldWind and Solar Are Our Cheapest Energy Generation Sources: Now What Do We Do?Grid Flexibility: Methods for Modernizing the Power Grid (PDF)A Roadmap for Finding Flexibility in Wholesale Markets (PDF)Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grid nerds have spent the last few months whipped into a frenzy over Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s hastily-written plan to prop up aging coal plants in the name of grid resiliency.And then, last week, federal energy regulators rejected it. Secretary Perry’s team couldn’t come up with the basic legal argument needed for FERC to consider the proposal.The door is not fully closed, however. Regulators say they want to revisit the idea of grid resiliency -- and now they’re asking regional grid operators to report back on their actual needs.So, it’s worth stepping back and asking the same question. What does the grid actually need? In an age when renewables -- and already, in some cases, batteries -- are the lowest-cost resources, how should we really be planning?This week, we're joined by two grid experts who’ve been asking this question for years: <a href="http://energyinnovation.org/team-member/sonia-aggarwal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonia Aggarwal</a> and <a href="http://energyinnovation.org/team-member/robbie-orvis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robbie Orvis</a> of the analysis firm Energy Innovation.Sonia is the vice president of Energy Innovation. She heads up the firm’s work on power sector transformation and energy policy. And she also launched <a href="http://americaspowerplan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America’s Power Plan</a>, a collection of insights about rapid change underway in the electric sector. Robbie is the policy design projects manager at Energy Innovation, where he works on power sector transformation issues. He’s a contributor to America’s Power Plan.This podcast is brought to you by Fiveworx, a turnkey customer engagement platform for utilities. <a href="http://fiveworx.com/theinterchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more</a> about how Fiveworx can help your customer engagement program succeed -- and get you beyond the meter.Recommended reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/a-year-end-update-on-electricity-policy-from-the-field1#gs.csrmXk8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Year-End Update on Electricity Policy from the Field</a></li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/wind-and-solar-are-our-cheapest-electricity-generation-sources-now-what-do#gs.BWB4L3s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wind and Solar Are Our Cheapest Energy Generation Sources: Now What Do We Do?</a></li><li><a href="http://energyinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Grid-Flexibility-report.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grid Flexibility: Methods for Modernizing the Power Grid</a> (PDF)</li><li><a href="http://energyinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/A-Roadmap-For-Finding-Flexibility-In-Wholesale-Power-Markets.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Roadmap for Finding Flexibility in Wholesale Markets</a> (PDF)</li></ul> Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Irjvuwpced3xvf7yd46j4qu2yui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> or wherever you find your audio content. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

What the Grid Really Needs

Since 2015, large corporations have signed deals for more than 7 gigawatts of renewable energy. As activity picks up, these companies are grappling with increasingly complex deals. They're no longer just thinking about renewable energy credits or average consumption over the year; they're now looking at matching wind, solar and hydro supply directly with their on-site demand in a more granular way. Consequently, energy storage is becoming more attractive.This week, we're talking with two leading buyers of renewable energy, Google and Microsoft.We'll talk with Neha Palmer, Google's head of energy strategy, about hitting 100 percent renewable energy. Then, we'll talk with Brian Janous, Microsoft's general manager of energy, about how deals around the world are structured.We'll also grapple with a bigger question that corporate buyers are facing: what happens to their procurement when the gigawatts and gigawatts of renewables they’re buying literally reshape how markets function?This podcast is also brought to you by Shoals, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. Learn more about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.This podcast is brought to you by Fiveworx, a turnkey customer engagement platform for utilities. Find out more about how Fiveworx can help your customer engagement program succeed -- and get you beyond the meter.Recommended reading:GTM: The Latest Trends in Corporate Renewable Energy ProcurementGoogle: We’re Set to Reach 100% Renewable Energy -- and It’s Just the BeginningMicrosoft: Transitioning to Zero-Carbon EnergySubscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since 2015, large corporations have signed deals for more than <a href="http://businessrenewables.org/corporate-transactions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 gigawatts</a> of renewable energy. As activity picks up, these companies are grappling with increasingly complex deals. They're no longer just thinking about renewable energy credits or average consumption over the year; they're now looking at matching wind, solar and hydro supply directly with their on-site demand in a more granular way. Consequently, energy storage is becoming more attractive.This week, we're talking with two leading buyers of renewable energy, Google and Microsoft.We'll talk with Neha Palmer, Google's head of energy strategy, about hitting 100 percent renewable energy. Then, we'll talk with Brian Janous, Microsoft's general manager of energy, about how deals around the world are structured.We'll also grapple with a bigger question that corporate buyers are facing: what happens to their procurement when the gigawatts and gigawatts of renewables they’re buying literally reshape how markets function?This podcast is also brought to you by Shoals, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. <a href="http://www.shoals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more</a> about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.This podcast is brought to you by Fiveworx, a turnkey customer engagement platform for utilities. <a href="http://fiveworx.com/theinterchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more</a> about how Fiveworx can help your customer engagement program succeed -- and get you beyond the meter.Recommended reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/the-latest-trends-in-corporate-renewable-energy-procurement#gs.5eHz2p0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GTM</a>: The Latest Trends in Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement</li><li><a href="https://www.blog.google/topics/environment/100-percent-renewable-energy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google</a>: We’re Set to Reach 100% Renewable Energy -- and It’s Just the Beginning</li><li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/environment/energy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Microsoft</a>: Transitioning to Zero-Carbon Energy</li></ul>Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Irjvuwpced3xvf7yd46j4qu2yui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Google and Microsoft Are Shaping Energy Markets

Travis Fisher

We are getting a clearer picture of the Energy Department's direction under Secretary Perry.In the four months after Perry requested special report on threats to baseload power plants, we saw an unprecedented number of prebuttals from groups worried that it would assist in President Trump's mission to revive the coal industry.We finally got the end result last week. While some environmental groups didn't like the report, it was a straightforward account of the factors changing the grid -- not a booster for coal, or any other technology.But there are still a lot of outstanding questions. Are emerging distributed resources discounted in the report? Where does climate change fit in? How does the report inform policy going forward?This week, we’ve got a wide-ranging interview with Travis Fisher, a senior advisor at the Department of Energy, who took the lead on the study. He talks to us about the process, critical reactions, key findings, and recommendations for market designs.Recommended reading:DOE staff report on electricity markets and reliability: http://bit.ly/2wlKV1vDOE's Grid Study Is a Rorschach Test for the Future of Electricity: http://bit.ly/2xubKA5GTM Squared -- Getting Into the Weeds of DOE’s Grid Report: http://bit.ly/2wfTEUqSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are getting a clearer picture of the Energy Department's direction under Secretary Perry. In the four months after Perry requested special report on threats to baseload power plants, we saw an unprecedented number of prebuttals from groups worried that it would assist in President Trump's mission to revive the coal industry. We finally got the end result last week. While some environmental groups didn't like the report, it was a straightforward account of the factors changing the grid -- not a booster for coal, or any other technology. But there are still a lot of outstanding questions. Are emerging distributed resources discounted in the report? Where does climate change fit in? How does the report inform policy going forward? This week, we’ve got a wide-ranging interview with Travis Fisher, a senior advisor at the Department of Energy, who took the lead on the study. He talks to us about the process, critical reactions, key findings, and recommendations for market designs. Recommended reading: DOE staff report on electricity markets and reliability: <a href="http://bit.ly/2wlKV1v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2wlKV1v</a> DOE's Grid Study Is a Rorschach Test for the Future of Electricity: <a href="http://bit.ly/2xubKA5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2xubKA5</a> GTM Squared -- Getting Into the Weeds of DOE’s Grid Report: <a href="http://bit.ly/2wfTEUq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2wfTEUq</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Travis Fisher on DOE's Epic Grid Reliability Report

This spring, electric bikes and electric scooters started showing up on the streets of a handful of major U.S. cities in droves. Where did they come from? They were put there by a new breed of Silicon Valley companies focused on creating a new "last mile" ride sharing service.The startups have spread so quickly, Uber and Lyft are now trying to get in on the action.This week, we talk with Emily Warren, the senior director of public policy at Lime. Lime one of the leading "micromobility" companies hitting the streets. We'll talk with Emily about what this new form of mobility borrows (and hopes to avoid) from the last six years of ride sharing."That first wave of on-demand transportation has now prepared the public and the market to accept a much broader variety of transportation modes. They've now opened the door for a whole bunch of additional kinds of options that are coming on the scene. Frankly, I don't think any of us expected that scooters were going to be the thing," says Warren.Recommended reading: Vox: Electric Scooters' Sudden Invasion of American Cities, ExplainedWashington Post: The Electric Scooters Swarming Our City Won’t Solve Our Commuting CalamitySupport for The Interchange comes from Wunder Capital. According to ​GTM Research​, Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.The Interchange is also brought to you by Shoals Technologies Group, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. Learn more about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This spring, electric bikes and electric scooters started showing up on the streets of a handful of major U.S. cities in droves. Where did they come from? They were put there by a new breed of Silicon Valley companies focused on creating a new "last mile" ride sharing service.The startups have spread so quickly, Uber and Lyft are now trying to get in on the action.This week, we talk with Emily Warren, the senior director of public policy at Lime. Lime one of the leading "micromobility" companies hitting the streets. We'll talk with Emily about what this new form of mobility borrows (and hopes to avoid) from the last six years of ride sharing."That first wave of on-demand transportation has now prepared the public and the market to accept a much broader variety of transportation modes. They've now opened the door for a whole bunch of additional kinds of options that are coming on the scene. Frankly, I don't think any of us expected that scooters were going to be the thing," says Warren.Recommended reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/2018/8/27/17676670/electric-scooter-rental-bird-lime-skip-spin-cities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vox</a>: Electric Scooters' Sudden Invasion of American Cities, Explained</li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-electric-scooters-swarming-our-city-wont-solve-our-commuting-calamity/2018/08/27/fb7fbf32-aa12-11e8-a8d7-0f63ab8b1370_story.html?utm_term=.edb69aee05d7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>: The Electric Scooters Swarming Our City Won’t Solve Our Commuting Calamity</li></ul>Support for The Interchange comes from Wunder Capital. <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/research/report/inform-gtms-ranking-of-the-whos-who-of-commercial-solar#gs.mt44guk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">According to ​GTM Research​</a>, Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. <a href="http://wundercapital.com/financing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.The Interchange is also brought to you by Shoals Technologies Group, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. <a href="http://www.shoals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more</a> about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1pbnRlcmNoYW5nZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19HNFf7SZ2ox90YqVC4RUt?si=aaOj-5-RQxuAM6eQZhz_sw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our <a href="https://rss.art19.com/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a> into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Where Did All Those Electric Scooters Come From?

Over the last 18 months, blockchain has evolved from an obscure concept in cryptocurrency circles into a mainstream corporate tool for "disrupting” entire industries.If you don’t have a blockchain strategy, you are not innovating hard enough.People love throwing around the term. But wait, what is it again? And why is it relevant to energy?In this week's episode, we'll get some context from GTM CEO Scott Clavenna. We explore how it’s already being applied to utility operations and energy markets, and where the long-term potential lies. The conversation was recorded at GTM's Grid Edge World Forum.The Interchange is brought to you by AES Energy Storage. AES is helping utilities harness the power of battery-based energy storage to make the electric power system cleaner, more flexible and more reliable. Find out more: aesenergystorage.com/interchangeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the last 18 months, blockchain has evolved from an obscure concept in cryptocurrency circles into a mainstream corporate tool for "disrupting” entire industries. If you don’t have a blockchain strategy, you are not innovating hard enough. People love throwing around the term. But wait, what is it again? And why is it relevant to energy? In this week's episode, we'll get some context from GTM CEO Scott Clavenna. We explore how it’s already being applied to utility operations and energy markets, and where the long-term potential lies. The conversation was recorded at GTM's Grid Edge World Forum. The Interchange is brought to you by AES Energy Storage. AES is helping utilities harness the power of battery-based energy storage to make the electric power system cleaner, more flexible and more reliable. Find out more: <a href="http://aesenergystorage.com/interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aesenergystorage.com/interchange</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

A Guide to Blockchain and Energy

It's difficult to keep up with cost and performance trends for technologies like batteries and solar PV. It's particularly hard for regulators and policymakers, who often rely on outdated analysis.The latest example comes from California, where the California Independent System Operator is using three-year-old data on battery and solar costs as it evaluates alternatives to a natural gas peaker plant. The cost of lithium-ion batteries and solar PV have come down precipitously since then. So why are regulators using such ancient data to make this crucial decision?This is not an isolated incident.In this episode, we talk about the questionable analysis behind the Puente natural gas plant in Southern California. We'll also discuss some other examples of faulty data being used for energy planning decisions. Finally, we'll speculate on some possible solutions to the chronic problem.Read Julian Spector's story on the faulty analysis: https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/energy-storage-nrg-puente-gas-peaker-plant-costSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's difficult to keep up with cost and performance trends for technologies like batteries and solar PV. It's particularly hard for regulators and policymakers, who often rely on outdated analysis. The latest example comes from California, where the California Independent System Operator is using three-year-old data on battery and solar costs as it evaluates alternatives to a natural gas peaker plant. The cost of lithium-ion batteries and solar PV have come down precipitously since then. So why are regulators using such ancient data to make this crucial decision? This is not an isolated incident. In this episode, we talk about the questionable analysis behind the Puente natural gas plant in Southern California. We'll also discuss some other examples of faulty data being used for energy planning decisions. Finally, we'll speculate on some possible solutions to the chronic problem. Read Julian Spector's story on the faulty analysis: <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/energy-storage-nrg-puente-gas-peaker-plant-cost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/energy-storage-nrg-puente-gas-peaker-plant-cost</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Policymakers Can't Keep Up With Battery and Solar Costs

After a period of moderation, heat trapping gases are going up in the U.S. and around the world. In 2018, global emissions rose by 2.7 percent. And U.S. emissions rose by 3.4 percent, according to an early tally from the Rhodium Group.This week, we're going to put some meaning to those emissions numbers. We are joined by Brad Plumer, an energy and environment reporter at the New York Times, who will help us dig into each sector.We will answer the following questions:Why aren't wind and solar making up for coal closures?Which sectors are becoming the worst emitters?Will the "Trump bump" accelerate the emissions trend in the medium term?If we were king/dictator/wizard for a day, what sector would we address first?Don't forget to give The Interchange a rating and creative review on Apple podcasts for your chance to win a yearly subscription to GTM Squared!Read along with us:Rhodium Group: Preliminary US Emissions Estimates for 2018NYT: U.S. Carbon Emissions Surged in 2018 Even as Coal Plants ClosedNYT: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accelerate Like a ‘Speeding Freight Train’ in 2018Follow us on Twitter: @InterchangeShowSupport for this podcast comes from Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a period of moderation, heat trapping gases are going up in the U.S. and around the world. In 2018, global emissions rose by 2.7 percent. And U.S. emissions rose by 3.4 percent, according to an early tally from the Rhodium Group.This week, we're going to put some meaning to those emissions numbers. We are joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/bradplumer?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brad Plumer</a>, an energy and environment reporter at the New York Times, who will help us dig into each sector.We will answer the following questions:<ul><li>Why aren't wind and solar making up for coal closures?</li><li>Which sectors are becoming the worst emitters?</li><li>Will the "Trump bump" accelerate the emissions trend in the medium term?</li><li>If we were king/dictator/wizard for a day, what sector would we address first?</li></ul> Don't forget to give The Interchange a rating and creative review <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Apple podcasts</a> for your chance to win a yearly subscription to GTM Squared!Read along with us:<ul><li><a href="https://rhg.com/research/preliminary-us-emissions-estimates-for-2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhodium Group</a>: Preliminary US Emissions Estimates for 2018</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/08/climate/greenhouse-gas-emissions-increase.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NYT</a>: U.S. Carbon Emissions Surged in 2018 Even as Coal Plants Closed</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/05/climate/greenhouse-gas-emissions-2018.html?login=email&amp;auth=login-email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NYT</a>: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accelerate Like a ‘Speeding Freight Train’ in 2018</li></ul> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/InterchangeShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@InterchangeShow</a>Support for this podcast comes from Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. <a href="http://wundercapital.com/financing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1pbnRlcmNoYW5nZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19HNFf7SZ2ox90YqVC4RUt?si=aaOj-5-RQxuAM6eQZhz_sw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our <a href="https://rss.art19.com/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a> into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

What's Behind Rising US Emissions?

Shell, the world’s sixth biggest oil and gas company, just published a future "sky" scenario that's getting a lot of attention. That potential future: By 2050, renewables could overtake oil, gas and coal as the primary energy source; by that date, it could be “impossible” to purchase a new internal combustion car; and by 2070, there could be 10,000 carbon capture plants operating globally.Shell's energy transition report is receiving mixed reaction. Many energy experts are hailing Shell for putting together such an ambitious document. A lot of environmentalists are cynical, since oil and gas still play a prominent role in the company's future vision.In this week's episode, we're going to walk through the different scenarios outlined by Shell. We'll also discuss what Shell's business might look like beyond 2050, as the company acquires more electricity retailers, EV charging assets and renewable energy developers.This podcast is supported by Wunder Capital, the easiest way to invest in large-scale solar energy projects across the U.S. With Wunder, you can help finance renewable energy projects while earning up to 7.5 percent annually. Get started here to diversify your portfolio and support American solar projects.This podcast is brought to you by Shoals, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. Learn more about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.Recommended reading:Shell: The Energy Transition reportShell: The New Energies businessWashington Post: Shell Just Outlined a Radical Scenario for What It Would Take to Halt Climate ChangeSubscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shell, the world’s sixth biggest oil and gas company, just published a future "sky" scenario that's getting a lot of attention. That potential future: By 2050, renewables could overtake oil, gas and coal as the primary energy source; by that date, it could be “impossible” to purchase a new internal combustion car; and by 2070, there could be 10,000 carbon capture plants operating globally.Shell's energy transition report is receiving mixed reaction. Many energy experts are hailing Shell for putting together such an ambitious document. A lot of environmentalists are cynical, since oil and gas still play a prominent role in the company's future vision.In this week's episode, we're going to walk through the different scenarios outlined by Shell. We'll also discuss what Shell's business might look like beyond 2050, as the company acquires more electricity retailers, EV charging assets and renewable energy developers.This podcast is supported by Wunder Capital, the easiest way to invest in large-scale solar energy projects across the U.S. With Wunder, you can help finance renewable energy projects while earning up to 7.5 percent annually. <a href="http://wundercapital.com/gtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get started here</a> to diversify your portfolio and support American solar projects.This podcast is brought to you by Shoals, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. <a href="http://www.shoals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more</a> about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.Recommended reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/the-energy-future/shell-energy-transition-report.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shell</a>: The Energy Transition report</li><li><a href="https://www.shell.com/about-us/what-we-do/new-energies.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shell</a>: The New Energies business</li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2018/03/26/shell-yes-that-shell-just-outlined-a-radical-scenario-for-what-it-would-take-to-halt-climate-change/?utm_term=.109a6e470004" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>: Shell Just Outlined a Radical Scenario for What It Would Take to Halt Climate Change</li></ul>Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Irjvuwpced3xvf7yd46j4qu2yui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Shell Thinks Solar Could Beat Oil & Gas

As the trend toward electrification speeds up, what type of company will dominate the market?We're hosting a cage match to find out.On this week's episode of The Interchange, we pit utilities, oil &amp; gas majors, mobility providers and consumer tech companies against one another. We're throwing them inside a voice-activated, electrified cage to see who will emerge as the energy company of the future.Throughout this episode, we are trying to answer a straightforward-yet-complicated question: who is best positioned to win the long-term power game?To set up the match, we’re going to profile each competitor and look at the evidence for their competitive edge.Then, we’ll ring the bell. We’ll address the following: How might each competitor win? What areas will they be strongest in? What are their weaknesses? What will their dominance look like?We’ll finish with some post-match color commentary and make our picks for the winner.Don't forget to give The Interchange a rating and creative review on Apple podcasts for your chance to win a yearly subscription to GTM Squared!Support for this podcast comes from Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the trend toward electrification speeds up, what type of company will dominate the market?We're hosting a cage match to find out.On this week's episode of The Interchange, we pit utilities, oil &amp; gas majors, mobility providers and consumer tech companies against one another. We're throwing them inside a voice-activated, electrified cage to see who will emerge as the energy company of the future.Throughout this episode, we are trying to answer a straightforward-yet-complicated question: who is best positioned to win the long-term power game?To set up the match, we’re going to profile each competitor and look at the evidence for their competitive edge.Then, we’ll ring the bell. We’ll address the following: How might each competitor win? What areas will they be strongest in? What are their weaknesses? What will their dominance look like?We’ll finish with some post-match color commentary and make our picks for the winner.Don't forget to give The Interchange a rating and creative review <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Apple podcasts</a> for your chance to win a yearly subscription to GTM Squared!Support for this podcast comes from Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. <a href="http://wundercapital.com/financing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1pbnRlcmNoYW5nZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19HNFf7SZ2ox90YqVC4RUt?si=aaOj-5-RQxuAM6eQZhz_sw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our <a href="https://rss.art19.com/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a> into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Battle Royale: Utilities vs Oil Majors vs Mobility Providers vs Big Tech 

Big energy giants around the world are investing heavily in renewables and cleantech. But there’s a whole class of companies making moves in the sector behind the scenes.In this episode, we’re looking at the unsung corporate heroes of the clean energy transition.Shayle and Stephen share their picks for companies that are making surprising moves into renewable energy, electrification and clean materials. What does it tell us about how deeply clean energy is embedded in the corporate world?Support for this podcast comes from PG&amp;E. Did you know that 20 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. are in PG&amp;E’s service area in Northern California? PG&amp;E is helping to electrify corporate fleet vehicles. Get in touch with PG&amp;E’s EV specialists to find out how you can take your transportation fleet electric.We're also sponsored by Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big energy giants around the world are investing heavily in renewables and cleantech. But there’s a whole class of companies making moves in the sector behind the scenes.In this episode, we’re looking at the unsung corporate heroes of the clean energy transition.Shayle and Stephen share their picks for companies that are making surprising moves into renewable energy, electrification and clean materials. What does it tell us about how deeply clean energy is embedded in the corporate world?Support for this podcast comes from PG&amp;E. Did you know that 20 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. are in PG&amp;E’s service area in Northern California? PG&amp;E is helping to electrify corporate fleet vehicles. Get in touch with PG&amp;E’s EV specialists to <a href="http://pge.com/gtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out how you can take your transportation fleet electric</a>.We're also sponsored by Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. <a href="http://wundercapital.com/financing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.Subscribe to <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Interchange</a> podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1pbnRlcmNoYW5nZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19HNFf7SZ2ox90YqVC4RUt?si=aaOj-5-RQxuAM6eQZhz_sw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our <a href="https://rss.art19.com/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a> into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Big Companies Quietly Embracing the Energy Transition

This week, the history and future of Tesla Energy.Back in 2006, Elon Musk posted a manifesto outlining his vision for a high-end sports car that would push unit volume and lower costs. It also included hints about an integrated company that will sell solar and batteries alongside cars.More than a dozen years later, that vision is being put to the test. After launching a distributed and grid-scale battery business, acquiring SolarCity and then launching a half-baked solar roof, Tesla’s energy services division faces a questionable future.Battery delays are a problem, the company is no longer a major solar player, solar roof production is feeble, and Tesla is moving entirely to online sales.So what exactly is Tesla Energy?We’re going to revisit the chronology and explore where it’s all headed.Recommended reading:Bloomberg: Did Elon Musk Forget About Buffalo?Listen to our earlier episode with Tesla’s grid storage architect, Mateo Jaramillo.Fast Company: The Real Story Behind Elon Musk’s $2.6 Billion Acquisition Of SolarCity GTM: What Happens to Tesla’s Solar Business as Retail Stores Close and Sales Go Online?The Interchange is supported by Wunder Capital. Listen to our careers episode produced with Wunder Capital. We talked with Wunder CTO Dave Riess about the framework he used to completely change his career path into solar — eventually co-founding a successful company. Listen to that episode in the Interchange feed or find it here.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the history and future of Tesla Energy.Back in 2006, Elon Musk posted a manifesto outlining his vision for a high-end sports car that would push unit volume and lower costs. It also included hints about an integrated company that will sell solar and batteries alongside cars.More than a dozen years later, that vision is being put to the test. After launching a distributed and grid-scale battery business, acquiring SolarCity and then launching a half-baked solar roof, Tesla’s energy services division faces a questionable future.Battery delays are a problem, the company is no longer a major solar player, solar roof production is feeble, and Tesla is moving entirely to online sales.So what exactly is Tesla Energy?We’re going to revisit the chronology and explore where it’s all headed.Recommended reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-11-20/inside-elon-musk-s-forgotten-gigafactory-2-in-buffalo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>: Did Elon Musk Forget About Buffalo?</li><li><a href="https://art19.com/shows/the-interchange/episodes/156b9f76-c9f8-4d16-bf61-4e7bc304d0e6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to our earlier episode</a> with Tesla’s grid storage architect, Mateo Jaramillo.</li><li><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/40422076/the-real-story-behind-elon-musks-2-6-billion-acquisition-of-solarcity-and-what-it-means-for-teslas-future-not-to-mention-the-planets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fast Company</a>: The Real Story Behind Elon Musk’s $2.6 Billion Acquisition Of SolarCity </li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/what-happens-to-teslas-solar-business-as-retail-stores-close-and-sales-go-o#gs.0l33t8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GTM</a>: What Happens to Tesla’s Solar Business as Retail Stores Close and Sales Go Online?</li></ul> The Interchange is supported by Wunder Capital. Listen to our careers episode produced with Wunder Capital. We talked with Wunder CTO Dave Riess about the framework he used to completely change his career path into solar — eventually co-founding a successful company. Listen to that episode in the Interchange feed or <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/building-a-career-with-intention#gs.QgHTUs6l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find it here</a>.Subscribe to <a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Interchange</a> podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1pbnRlcmNoYW5nZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19HNFf7SZ2ox90YqVC4RUt?si=aaOj-5-RQxuAM6eQZhz_sw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our <a href="https://rss.art19.com/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS feed</a> into the app of your choice.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

What’s Up With Tesla’s Energy Business?

The Breakthrough Institute was founded on the idea that traditional environmentalists were wrong about how to protect the planet.Back in 2004, the co-founders called for ending the "politics of limits" pushed by environmental groups. Rather, they saw economic growth, technological innovation, and human ingenuity as the most important tools for environmental progress -- not necessarily regulatory limits. That angered large swaths of the environmental community.Over the last decade, the Breakthrough Institute has thrust itself into the tribal warfare that grips the energy and climate movement. Energy innovation versus deployment? Renewables versus nuclear? GMOs versus organic food? The organization brings strong views in those areas.In this episode, we’re going to talk with Alex Trembath, the communications director at Breakthrough, about where the think tank stands on renewables, nuclear, climate policy, and energy intensity. We'll also spend some time on tribalism itself -- and how to get beyond it.This podcast is brought to you by Fiveworx, a turnkey customer engagement platform for utilities. Find out more about how Fiveworx can help your customer engagement program succeed -- and get you beyond the meter.Recommended reading:The Death of Environmentalism (2004)An Ecomodernist ManifestoNature Unbound: Deocoupling for ConservationGTM: What the Struggling Nuclear Industry Can Learn From Boeing, SpaceX and Big PharmaSubscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Breakthrough Institute was founded on the idea that traditional environmentalists were wrong about how to protect the planet.Back in 2004, the co-founders called for ending the "politics of limits" pushed by environmental groups. Rather, they saw economic growth, technological innovation, and human ingenuity as the most important tools for environmental progress -- not necessarily regulatory limits. That angered large swaths of the environmental community.Over the last decade, the Breakthrough Institute has thrust itself into the tribal warfare that grips the energy and climate movement. Energy innovation versus deployment? Renewables versus nuclear? GMOs versus organic food? The organization brings strong views in those areas.In this episode, we’re going to talk with Alex Trembath, the communications director at Breakthrough, about where the think tank stands on renewables, nuclear, climate policy, and energy intensity. We'll also spend some time on tribalism itself -- and how to get beyond it.This podcast is brought to you by Fiveworx, a turnkey customer engagement platform for utilities. <a href="http://fiveworx.com/theinterchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more</a> about how Fiveworx can help your customer engagement program succeed -- and get you beyond the meter.Recommended reading:<ul><li><a href="https://thebreakthrough.org/archive/the_death_of_environmentalism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Death of Environmentalism</a> (2004)</li><li>An <a href="http://www.ecomodernism.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ecomodernist Manifesto</a></li><li><a href="https://thebreakthrough.org/index.php/issues/decoupling/nature-unbound" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nature Unbound: Deocoupling for Conservation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/struggling-nuclear-industry-breakthrough-institute-trump#gs.vuRPP9I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GTM</a>: What the Struggling Nuclear Industry Can Learn From Boeing, SpaceX and Big Pharma</li></ul> Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Irjvuwpced3xvf7yd46j4qu2yui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Death to Energy Tribalism

The clean energy industry may not have a lot of money to spend collectively on advertisements. But over the years, we've seen numerous TV ads, infographics, slogans, and all kinds of marketing campaigns from individual companies.So this week, we are going to rank some of our favorite – and least favorite – marketing efforts. We'll also debate the perennial question: do we need a "Got Milk" campaign for clean energy?We're joined by Tor Valenza, a marketing expert better known as Solar Fred. Tor founded the marketing firm UnThink Solar and is currently the director of marketing at SepiSolar. Firstly, what is unique about clean energy that makes branding so important – yet so hard? Then, what are the best marketing campaigns in history outside of energy? Why are they so good? Finally, we’ll pick our favorite and least favorite ads or marketing campaigns in cleantech.Below are links to our picks for best and worst campaigns.Best non-cleantech campaigns:Mac versus PC adsGot Milk commercialOur favorite cleantech ads or pop-culture placements:Nanosys thin-film solar mention from "Wall Street 2"Sunrun dolphin babies adMr. WOur least favorite cleantech ads or campaigns:Yingli's World Cup sponsorshipSolar freakin' roadwaysSolon AG ad SolarWorld's racist Christmas cardThis podcast is supported by Wunder Capital, the easiest way to invest in large-scale solar energy projects across the U.S. With Wunder, you can help finance renewable energy projects while earning up to 7.5 percent annually. Get started here to diversify your portfolio and support American solar projects.This podcast is brought to you by Shoals, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. Learn more about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The clean energy industry may not have a lot of money to spend collectively on advertisements. But over the years, we've seen numerous TV ads, infographics, slogans, and all kinds of marketing campaigns from individual companies.So this week, we are going to rank some of our favorite – and least favorite – marketing efforts. We'll also debate the perennial question: do we need a "Got Milk" campaign for clean energy?We're joined by Tor Valenza, a marketing expert better known as <a href="https://twitter.com/solarfred?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solar Fred</a>. Tor founded the marketing firm UnThink Solar and is currently the director of marketing at SepiSolar. Firstly, what is unique about clean energy that makes branding so important – yet so hard? Then, what are the best marketing campaigns in history outside of energy? Why are they so good? Finally, we’ll pick our favorite and least favorite ads or marketing campaigns in cleantech.Below are links to our picks for best and worst campaigns.Best non-cleantech campaigns:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eEG5LVXdKo&amp;t=42s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mac versus PC ads</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLSsswr6z9Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Got Milk commercial</a></li></ul>Our favorite cleantech ads or pop-culture placements:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BaqesoP8oo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nanosys thin-film solar mention</a> from "Wall Street 2"</li><li>Sunrun <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD35RsSzWQc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dolphin babies ad</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mTLO2F_ERY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. W</a></li></ul>Our least favorite cleantech ads or campaigns:<ul><li><a href="https://www.economist.com/game-theory/2014/07/02/yingli-who" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yingli's World Cup sponsorship</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlTA3rnpgzU&amp;t=58s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solar freakin' roadways</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P281f14R0-I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solon AG ad </a></li><li><a href="https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/solarworld-plays-race-card-apologizes#gs.CTfDflg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SolarWorld's racist Christmas card</a></li></ul> This podcast is supported by Wunder Capital, the easiest way to invest in large-scale solar energy projects across the U.S. With Wunder, you can help finance renewable energy projects while earning up to 7.5 percent annually. <a href="http://wundercapital.com/gtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get started here</a> to diversify your portfolio and support American solar projects.This podcast is brought to you by Shoals, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. <a href="http://www.shoals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more</a> about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-interchange/id1221460035?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1pbnRlcmNoYW5nZQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> or wherever you find your audio content.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Best and Worst Cleantech Ad Campaigns of All Time

Rick Perry

Thought that controversial grid resiliency report ordered by Energy Secretary Rick Perry was only an intellectual exercise?It didn't take long for the Department of Energy to put it into action -- in exactly the way that critics feared when the report was first announced.Last week, Perry asked federal energy regulators to consider new rules that would value coal and nuclear plants with 90 days of fuel on hand. In other words: find a way to help keep struggling baseload plants open by offering them a new financial incentive.Or, as a supposed free-market proponent like Perry might put it for any other technology, "pick winners and losers."After months of prebuttals from renewable-energy interest groups, the final DOE study was widely considered a straightforward account of power plant retirements on the U.S. grid. Travis Fisher, the project coordinator at the DOE, joined us on the podcast to talk through the process and his team's findings.While many cleantech enthusiasts disagreed with the lack of attention on distributed resources in the report, there was wide agreement that it was not a political document. That is, until Perry issued his letter to FERC last week. Now the politics are center stage. And it's going to get messy.In this week's Interchange podcast, Shayle Kann interviews Ari Peskoe, a senior fellow in electricity law at Harvard Law School. They'll talk about the specifics of Perry's "flimsy" request, and, more importantly, what it could mean for regulatory priorities under FERC. Has the government found a new way to keep coal alive? Or is this a half-baked attempt to prop up struggling plants?"This seems to be a total retreat from market-based principles," explains Peskoe in the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thought that controversial grid resiliency report ordered by Energy Secretary Rick Perry was only an intellectual exercise? It didn't take long for the Department of Energy to put it into action -- in exactly the way that critics feared when the report was first announced. Last week, Perry asked federal energy regulators to consider new rules that would value coal and nuclear plants with 90 days of fuel on hand. In other words: find a way to help keep struggling baseload plants open by offering them a new financial incentive. Or, as a supposed free-market proponent like Perry might put it for any other technology, "pick winners and losers." After months of prebuttals from renewable-energy interest groups, the final DOE study was widely considered a straightforward account of power plant retirements on the U.S. grid. Travis Fisher, the project coordinator at the DOE, joined us on the podcast to talk through the process and his team's findings. While many cleantech enthusiasts disagreed with the lack of attention on distributed resources in the report, there was wide agreement that it was not a political document. That is, until Perry issued his letter to FERC last week. Now the politics are center stage. And it's going to get messy. In this week's Interchange podcast, Shayle Kann interviews Ari Peskoe, a senior fellow in electricity law at Harvard Law School. They'll talk about the specifics of Perry's "flimsy" request, and, more importantly, what it could mean for regulatory priorities under FERC. Has the government found a new way to keep coal alive? Or is this a half-baked attempt to prop up struggling plants? "This seems to be a total retreat from market-based principles," explains Peskoe in the podcast. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Rick Perry's Value-of-Coal Tariff

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