Energy Terminal
A platform dedicated to building the next generation of energy leaders. Energy Terminal seeks to build connections between energy experts and the next generation of energy leaders through conversations focused on career paths and advice. Each episode, we’ll bring on an expert in the industry to talk about their career, where they think the industry is heading, and what advice they have for those just getting started. Energy Terminal is sponsored by Energy Dialogues.
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SPARK Episode 22: Sam Beskind
01/15/2025
SPARK Episode 22: Sam Beskind
Sam Beskind is an Investor and Chief of Staff at Floodgate, a VC firm backing Prime Movers across numerous different industries. Before this role, Sam completed his undergraduate and first masters degree at Stanford and followed this with a Masters in Advanced Energy Systems at the Colorado School of Mines. He also previously interned at VDE Americans, a renewable energy consultancy, and Incite.org, an organization supporting mission driven enterprises. In this episode, Sam talks to us about his decision making process for degrees and opportunities, why he started his podcast, Built for Earth, and advice for students interested in the VC space. Sam finishes the episode by emphasizing the importance of building relationships and adding value to companies or organizations with your “superpower”. Keynotes: - How to approach picking your degree programs - The value of soft skills like communication and relationship building - Adding value wherever you go And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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Episode 50: Building Heavy Duty EV Infrastructure at Data Center Scale with Neha Palmer
12/17/2024
Episode 50: Building Heavy Duty EV Infrastructure at Data Center Scale with Neha Palmer
50 episodes later… Thank you all for joining us on this journey. We are so pleased to celebrate this milestone by hosting , CEO and Co-Founder of ! Neha Palmer’s career in energy is extensive, with experience in utilities, finance and technology. In her role most prior to TeraWatt, as Head of Google’s Energy Strategy, she led Google to be the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the world. In this episode we will dive into the electric heavy-duty vehicle space. This sector is notoriously hard to decarbonize, yet accounts for 23% of US transportation emissions. Tackling it has major benefits for our air and Earth. To do so, Terawatt’s approach includes thinking of electric heavy-duty vehicle infrastructure in the same way as we think about building energy solutions to data centers. The demand is high, the scale is large, and the capital is intense. Tune in to hear Neha’s thoughts. Thank you to for making this (and all our prior episodes!) happen. Keynotes: How to tackle complicated electrification issues Why is the energy transition a ‘once in a generation’ transition? What lessons is TeraWatt taking from global electrification leaders? And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 21: Matthew Koh
11/27/2024
SPARK Episode 21: Matthew Koh
Matthew Koh, Co-founder of Sequestor, is combining his dual passions of finance and sustainability by building the copilot for carbon markets. Growing up in Singapore, Matthew quickly found a passion for finance. In high school, he founded an investment platform that equips Gen Z with the tools to learn and understand investing, a venture he credits with helping him build entrepreneurial skills and an interest in starting companies. After high school, he served in the Singapore Army before arriving at Duke University, where he currently studies economics. In the episode, we talk about Matthew's vision for Sequestor, trends in sustainable investing, his thoughts on leadership skills, the mechanics of starting a company in college, and much more. Key points: How to build leadership skills at a young age Why picking co-founders is the most important decision you make and how to do it right How to validate ideas with customer feedback The complexity of carbon markets And much more And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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Episode 49: Nuclear to Scale with Joe Klecha
10/24/2024
Episode 49: Nuclear to Scale with Joe Klecha
In the last 20 years, the United States has only successfully built one nuclear energy project. So how does startup The Nuclear Company plan to turn the industry on its head? In this episode, we are joined by Joe Klecha, Chief Nuclear Officer of The Nuclear Company, to discuss the startup’s ambitious plans to deploy 6 GW of new nuclear power in the next decade. Having played a key role in the development of Southern Company’s Vogtle project, Joe reflects on lessons learned and how the nuclear industry will look much different in the future. We cover must-know topics including why nuclear energy is seeing a resurgence in public opinion, how technology will play a key role in lowering costs, why their innovative partnership model is critical to their success, and where the next generation can play a role. Keynotes: -Why the U.S. stopped building new nuclear, and why need to start again -How macro trends like electrification and AI are affecting perceptions of nuclear energy -How digitalization and technology will make nuclear energy more cost-effective -And much more And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 20: Jacob Mansfield
07/29/2024
SPARK Episode 20: Jacob Mansfield
Jacob Mansfield is the CEO & Co-Founder at Tierra Climate, a startup whose mission is to accelerate grid-scale battery deployment by unlocking and monetizing grid decarbonization services. Before pursuing his MBA and starting Tierra Climate, Jacob began his career as a rotational analyst at Citi in power trading. He tells us about the lessons from this experience and what drove him to then pursue an MBA. Jacob then explains the process of identifying the problem that Tierra Climate was founded to solve, and gives us the behind the scenes of what it was like to start and grow the company. Jacob finishes the episode with advice for students and aspiring founders, and how young people can use their youth as an asset. And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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48. FOAK: The Future of Cleantech
07/02/2024
48. FOAK: The Future of Cleantech
First time is a charm, right? For many climate technologies, building a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) project is a major barrier to widespread adoption and commercialization. The ecosystem of early-stage climate tech funding, such as venture capital and grants, is well-known and used to taking substantial risk for outsized impact. The pools of capital and expertise for turning those technologies into commercial-scale projects, however, is more challenging to navigate. Nevertheless, it is critical for companies to learn to navigate this gap to bring impactful technologies to scale. Deanna Zhang, CEO of V1 Climate Solutions, joins us on the show to talk all things FOAK. With a background in investment banking, she has built an expertise in helping companies navigate the pitfalls of FOAK projects and works with startups, investors, and corporates to help them define strategies to successful scale-up climate technologies. Tune in to learn more about how we can best bridge the gap between FOAK and Nth-of-a-kind projects and what developments are needed to make that possible.
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SPARK Episode 19: Lamisa Chowdhury
06/09/2024
SPARK Episode 19: Lamisa Chowdhury
Lamisa Chowdhury, University of Kansas grad and current Patagonia Program Officer, has dedicated the early years of her career to investigating energy justice. Lamisa walks us through her path to the energy transition, including why the built environment stands out to her, and why storytelling has become influential to her own understanding of energy systems. Lamisa’s roles have been across nonprofits, utilities, and now the private sector. Each of these experiences shaped Lamisa’s goals for the energy transition, and helped her understand all of its interwoven dimensions. She walks the audience through the importance of equity within the transition, and what students can do to equip themselves to tackle this challenge. She reminds us that humans, people, are at the center of all energy systems. Keynotes: - The importance of community-focused energy work - How different experiences shape our personal understanding of the energy transition - The gaps in current energy system structures
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Episode 47: Issues with Interconnection
05/22/2024
Episode 47: Issues with Interconnection
The US’s grid is expansive and complicated. To break it down we are featuring guest Tyler Norris, former VP of Development at Cypress Creek Renewables and current Duke PhD student in Energy Systems. He walks us through the nuances of the issues surrounding transmission and interconnection. Join us as we discuss how important transmission and interconnection is to the growth of renewables, and what sort of policy work needs to be done to fix the current problems facing our grid. Also, hear about Tyler’s own career path, and why diversity of experiences is so beneficial to the energy transition. Thank you to our sponsor, Energy Dialogues, for making content like this possible. And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 18: Will Phelan
04/16/2024
SPARK Episode 18: Will Phelan
Today we spoke with Will Phelan, a graduate of Rice University working in Corporate Development at Electric Hydrogen Co. Will begins the episode by telling us how he got his start in energy, and more specifically, green hydrogen. He shares a useful exercise to help students pick their vertical, and gives advice on how to approach this process of finding your niche. Will then explains why he took an interest in green hydrogen and how he used cold-outreach to find experiences and opportunities in the space. We then discussed how students can use a similar strategy to find companies they want to work for and show the team that they will be a valuable asset. Finally, the episode concludes with a discussion around misconceptions about entrepreneurship, advice on finding your passions in energy, and what’s next for Will! Keynotes: - Green hydrogen’s role in the energy transition - Finding your passion and vertical within energy - Utilizing cold outreach and LinkedIn to get a job And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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Episode 46: Building Impactful Careers with Katie Kross
04/04/2024
Episode 46: Building Impactful Careers with Katie Kross
Join us for an engaging discussion with Katie Kross, sustainability champion from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, as we uncover the secrets to building impactful careers in energy and climate. With over 15 years of experience in this space, Katie understands the importance of building business careers and outcomes that are sustainability forward. From defining positive-impact careers to navigating evolving trends, we explore how to drive change and overcome obstacles in the pursuit of a sustainable future. Learn more about Katie here: Check out Katie's ClimateCAP: Keynotes: - How to weave success and impact into one rewarding career - How to determine what passions drive you - How to build the skills and background to achieve your career goals
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SPARK Episode 17: Hazel Horvath
03/18/2024
SPARK Episode 17: Hazel Horvath
Hazel Horvath is the Founder and CEO of Ecolytics, a business management tool that streamlines sustainability work for companies so that impact is easily trackable and better business decisions can be made using these metrics. Her environmental work began in high school during a formative experience where she learned about droughts, and then she went to Duke University and studied Environmental Science & Policy and Global Health. She tells us about her diverse array of experiences throughout college, from working internationally to in the nonprofit sector, and how she eventually decided to pursue entrepreneurship. Hazel explains the process of finding the gap for Ecolytics to fill, iterating the company to create the biggest value add, and the steps she took to overcome the challenges of being a young solo-founder. She ends the episode by leaving her biggest pieces of advice for students interested in energy and climate, and sharing what is next for her! Keynotes: - The value of getting a diverse range of experiences - The importance of metrics in sustainability work - Challenges of being a young startup founder And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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45. Net Power's Net Zero Natural Gas with Scott Martin
03/05/2024
45. Net Power's Net Zero Natural Gas with Scott Martin
In this episode, we are joined by Scott Martin, CTO of Net Power, an innovative company revolutionizing carbon capture technology. NetPower's technology focuses on capturing emissions while producing power from natural gas, addressing the challenge of decarbonization of fossil fuels. We explore Scott's journey in the energy industry, the genesis of Net Power's vision, the challenges and triumphs encountered in advancing carbon capture technology, and the implications of Net Power's breakthroughs for the future of sustainable energy production. Thank you to Energy Dialogues for making content like this possible! Keynotes: The importance of mission-focus leadership, and how to develop a leadership skillset Carbon capture's role in driving a future of reliable and sustainable energy Challenges and opportunities surrounding Net Power's development and deployment journey And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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REWIND: SPARK Episode 3: McKenna Dunbar
02/26/2024
REWIND: SPARK Episode 3: McKenna Dunbar
McKenna Dunbar is a recent college graduate, founder of MOCOKONO and the Ecological Justice Initiative, and Building Electrification Lead at the Sierra Club. When they were young, they had a passion for robotics and technology, which then grew into a desire to be involved in energy. We begin by delving into their long list of environmental experiences then dive into topics including energy burden, building electrification, and the importance of empathy in the energy space. The episode concludes with a conversation on climate mental health and supporting yourself while working towards such an urgent issue, in addition to McKenna’s post-grad plans. Keynotes: - More young people are needed in energy for the dialogue to truly be intergenerational - Fostering open conversation and empathy in the energy space - Climate mental health and energy burden And follow us on: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Instagram:
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44. Energy Workforce Development: Upskilling, Diversity, and the Next Generation with Katie Mehnert
02/22/2024
44. Energy Workforce Development: Upskilling, Diversity, and the Next Generation with Katie Mehnert
Throughout her career in the oil & gas industry, Katie Mehnert became used to sometimes being the only woman in the room in a male-dominated industry. Unaccepting of the status quo, Katie Mehnert sought to create change in the energy industry that she loved by creating opportunities for women and diverse groups through founding ALLY Energy (formerly Pink Petro). Joining us on the show today is Katie Mehnert, Founder and CEO of ALLY Energy, a workforce development company that works with both companies and individuals to advance careers in the energy industry. Over the last 10 years, Katie and her team have worked with top global energy companies and helped countless people. In the episode, we talk about Katie’s career path in the energy industry, how she refined her vision for ALLY Energy, how she dealt with criticism as she built the company, how the energy transition is changing her approach to energy workforce development, and the most important steps energy professionals can take to grow in their careers. Be sure to tune into this insightful discussion on the most important piece of the energy transition: people! Keynotes: -Why human capital is the most important investment a company can make -How professionals can stay relevant in a quickly-changing energy industry -How Hurricane Harvey influenced her perspective on climate change -Why the energy industry isn’t just for engineers, but for everyone And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 15: Hope Pratt
02/14/2024
SPARK Episode 15: Hope Pratt
Today, we got to speak with the Co-Founder of Energy Terminal, Hope Pratt! Hope is a senior at Duke University studying Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science, but her passions lie within sustainability and energy. Hope tells us about how she first got her start in energy working for Aspire Power Solutions, a Nigerian energy company, and how this led her to realizing the amount of potential within the industry. She then went on to intern at Ford Motor Company and Everbright, a NextEra subsidiary, and she’ll be continuing at Everbright post-grad as a Software Engineer. Aside from talking about Hope’s work experiences, we also discuss the founding of Energy Terminal and how she and Michael grew it from a podcast with 0 episodes to the community, career, and media organization that it is today. We finish the episode by hearing the advice Hope has for other students about forging your own path, talking to people, and more! Keynotes: - Value of a technical background to solve sustainability problems - Using energy as a vehicle to tackle climate issues - Starting and growing youth led organizations And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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43. Climate Tech: Venture Capital, Innovation, and Data with Kim Zou
02/06/2024
43. Climate Tech: Venture Capital, Innovation, and Data with Kim Zou
Over the last several years, climate tech has emerged into the spotlight as more than $120B in venture capital funding has poured into the sector and interest for decarbonization solutions have surged. Through it all, CTVC has tracked, analyzed, dissected, and reported on the biggest news and deals in the climate tech ecosystem. CTVC (now Sightline Climate) founder and CEO Kim Zou joined us on the show to talk about the quickly changing climate tech sector and about her journey building CTVC from a popular newsletter into a market intelligence platform used by some of the top investors and companies in the industry. In the episode, we talk about the state of climate tech VC, where it’s changing the most quickly, where the opportunities are, and where the industry is heading. We also discuss Kim’s hopes for Sightline to mitigate some of the mistakes made in Cleantech 1.0 and to direct investment to the most critical areas. Keynotes: -How Kim’s work building Energy Impact Partners’ Frontier Fund influenced the transition of CTVC into Sightline Climate -Which sectors within climate tech are changing the most quickly -How we can avoid the challenges faced in Cleantech 1.0 -Where the biggest opportunities in climate tech are And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 14: Charles Hua
01/29/2024
SPARK Episode 14: Charles Hua
Charles Hua is a recent Harvard graduate now working as a Senior Policy Advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO). At a young age, the importance of addressing climate change and taking initiative were instilled in him, and these values have guided Charles ever since. In this episode, he tells us about some of the work experiences he has had at organizations like Rewiring America, Generate, and AVANGRID, in addition to how he has leveraged his diverse skillset and his reasoning for focusing on policy right now. We also discussed his new role at the LPO, including what he is working on and why this is such a pivotal/unique time in energy policy. Charles concludes the episode by reminding the listeners how important it is to simply believe in yourself and telling us what’s next for him! Keynotes: - The value of getting a wide range of work experiences when you’re young - How Charles has leveraged a diverse skill set in the non-profit, private, and public sectors - The LPO’s unique opportunity for impact during this pivotal time And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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Episode 42: Energy Education for the Future with Ben Abram
01/22/2024
Episode 42: Energy Education for the Future with Ben Abram
Dive into the importance of energy education with , an energy innovator and venture capitalist. , CEO of , started his career as a venture capital investor with the Westly Group during the gold rush of Cleantech 1.0. From there, he founded energy efficiency company American Efficient in 2013, then Modern Energy in 2016. As CEO, Ben leads Modern Energy’s strategy operating at the intersection of venture capital, private equity, and operating company to grow and manage a portfolio of energy transition businesses across solar, hydrogen, electric vehicles, and more. The episode focuses on the evolving needs in energy education, which are essential for training future leaders who can impact our energy transition. Our conversation, which is wide-ranging, touches on several topics: how Ben's experience during Cleantech 1.0 shapes his approach at Modern Energy; his decision to teach an energy class at ; the changes he hopes to see in energy curricula on college campuses; and the areas where he believes young people have the most opportunity to make a difference. Thank you to our sponsor, Energy Dialogues, for making content like this possible! And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 13: Grace Stanke
01/16/2024
SPARK Episode 13: Grace Stanke
What do Miss America 2023 and a nuclear engineer have in common? Well…they’re both Grace Stanke! A recent nuclear engineering graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Grace’s journey has been all but ordinary. At the age of 14, she began competing in pageants to improve her performance skills and found a passion in the Miss America Organization. She won Miss Wisconsin in 2022 then Miss America in 2023. Over her year of Miss America, she’s advocated for nuclear energy and STEM education on the global stage across 27 states and 7 countries, including at COP28. She hopes to use her platform to motivate young people with diverse backgrounds to pursue energy careers. After her time as Miss America, Grace will join Constellation Energy, where she will work as a nuclear engineer while continuing her advocacy efforts. Keynotes: How Grace hopes to leverage the Miss America platform to motivate young people to pursue energy careers Grace’s hopes for the future of the nuclear energy industry The most common misconceptions about nuclear energy and what you need to know The value of cross-functional skill-building And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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Episode 41: Unlocking the Power of Distributed Energy Resources with David Villagra
12/19/2023
Episode 41: Unlocking the Power of Distributed Energy Resources with David Villagra
On this episode we feature David Villagra, CTO of EverBright, a clean energy software and financing platform. David's been active in the energy space since 2013, when he co-founded Sighten, EverBright's predecessor. He's a big believer in the power of distributed energy, and walks us through the value of this form of energy in our energy mix. In the wake of COP 28, we know how important energy and climate security are. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) have the power to make our grid more affordable, more reliable and much more sustainable. David, being on the technical side of DERs, understands the difficulty in implementing these energy solutions, but also the many technological solutions that are underway. Also, David discusses the role each of us can play in getting this energy solution, and other important ones, off the ground. He makes it clear that we need all the help we can get in the energy transition. Listen to learn more about finding your place in the energy space! Books David mentions: Keynotes: The importance of DERs in our energy mix The value of DERs vs. other forms of energy How DERs work on current energy grids And follow us on: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Instagram:
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SPARK Episode 12: Rostam Reifschneider
12/11/2023
SPARK Episode 12: Rostam Reifschneider
Rostam Reifschneider is a 776 Fellow and the Co-Founder of Hydrova, a startup turning waste byproducts of aluminum recycling into valuable products and clean energy. He started Hydrova while studying Mechanical Engineering at MIT, and since graduating, has taken on the company full-time as CTO. Rostam knew upon arrival at MIT that he wanted to make an impact in the climate space, and his chosen vehicle to do this has been technology and entrepreneurship. In this episode, he explains why he chose this path of impact, and through this he emphasizes the importance of following your skills and strengths. Furthermore, Rostam discusses what Hydrova does, the process of validating and piloting the technology, fundraising, and challenges he has faced along the way. He concludes the episode by telling us about the benefits of being a young founder and making the most of opportunities given to students, and he shares his thoughtful advice for young aspiring founders. Keynotes: - Using entrepreneurship and technology as a vehicle for climate impact - Fundraising as a student founder - Advice for young aspiring climate tech founders And follow us on: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Instagram:
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Episode 40: Energy and Climate Security with Sherri Goodman
12/05/2023
Episode 40: Energy and Climate Security with Sherri Goodman
Today, we are joined by the founder of the field of climate security, Sherri Goodman. In this episode, she explains what climate security is, why it's necessary, and how the establishment of climate security has changed U.S. and international military operations. Climate security has changed a lot in recent years, and will now be a large focus of COP 28. Sherri dives into how she thinks climate security will affect the COP agenda, and her thoughts on the COP conference this year. This episode gives an important understanding of the connection between energy, climate and national security. In light of the start of COP, Sherri's insights are valuable into understanding how global leaders will approach certain topics. Learn more about Sherri here: Key Notes: What is climate security and the term "threat multiplier"? What is the difference between climate security and energy security? How has the US military adapted to the changing climate? In what way will climate security affect the agenda of COP 28? And follow us on: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Instagram:
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SPARK Episode 11: Edward Chiang
11/27/2023
SPARK Episode 11: Edward Chiang
On today’s episode, we spoke to Edward Chiang, Co-Founder & CEO at Moment Energy. Moment is a Vancouver-based company that repurposes end of life electric vehicle batteries to provide clean, affordable, and reliable battery energy storage systems. Eddy walks us through the process of starting Moment, from the realization he had after experiencing a power outage in rural Canada to starting the company in a garage and growing it to over 40 employees. He also shares the value of his technical background, the main challenges he has faced throughout Moment’s journey, and advice he has for aspiring young startup founders. Read more about Moment here: . Keynotes: - The value of a technical background in the startup space - The gap in the field of battery energy storage systems - Advice for young startup founders And follow us on: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Instagram:
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Episode 39: Equity and the Energy Transition with Lauren Shum
11/20/2023
Episode 39: Equity and the Energy Transition with Lauren Shum
How do we ensure the energy transition we have is equitable? Why is this a piece of the transition that is so frequently left out of the conversation? In this episode, join Lauren Shum as she talks about the many different ways equity needs to be addressed. Lauren --- who's recently published white paper on sustainable aviation has influenced the Biden Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- draws on many international examples when discussing the importance of equity, and gives us tools with which to learn and research industry organizations' practices on our own. This is an incredibly important episode to listen to in order to ensure equity is always part of the conversation. Keynotes: - Tackling the energy transition starts with ensuring equitable practices - Strategies to determine if a company is engaging in equitable practices or not - The health impacts of lead-based aviation fuels Check out the following links: Resources about the DRC: • • • • Lauren's policy paper: • The things that became of this paper include... White House Sustainable Aviation Fact Sheet: • FAA's notice of proposed rule-making for engine efficiency mandates: • EPA's final endangerment finding: • And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 10: Lisa Wang
10/30/2023
SPARK Episode 10: Lisa Wang
Lisa Wang recently graduated from Harvard with a degree in Environmental Science & Engineering. During her undergrad, she started the Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy group, conducted a lot of research on decarbonization and other related topics, and had numerous internships, such as with CTVC, Prime Impact Fund, and other venture backed startups. In addition to this, she Co-Founded a startup called Coolant which aims to protect and restore nature through carbon monitoring. In this episode, Lisa goes into detail about some of her experiences, while also providing students with advice on balancing commitments, prioritizing experiences, and more generally just getting involved in energy! For more information on Lisa’s projects, you can check out her website: . Keynotes: - Using energy as a vehicle to address the climate crisis - How to prioritize different types of experiences in college - Resources and tips to get involved in climate/energy work And follow us on: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Instagram:
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38. The Radical Middle with Scott Tinker
10/24/2023
38. The Radical Middle with Scott Tinker
How do we balance clean energy with energy that is secure, available, and affordable? One idea is the “Radical Middle,” a concept pioneered by Dr. Scott Tinker to encourage people to find the middle ground in addressing energy challenges of today and of the future. Dr. Tinker, better known by many of his students as “Doc T,” joins us on the show to discuss the hardest-hitting and most challenging issues of our energy world–and how we address those challenges with open mindedness and collaboration. In the show, we talk about energy access in developing countries, electric vehicles, energy education, the leapfrog model, and much more. Listen in to learn why Dr. Tinker declined not one, but two offers to be Assistant Secretary of Energy; how to engage in productive conversations on tough energy topics; why he started his popular PBS talk show; and how we might actually solve the world’s most difficult energy issues. Keynotes: -The “radical middle” of energy that is clean, secure, and available–and how we achieve it -The balance between energy access and emissions in developing countries -The importance of raising energy IQ in the general public rather than leaving it to the experts -Strategies to get disagreeing groups to talk productively about challenging energy topics Check out the following links: Switch Energy Alliance: Energy Switch on PBS: And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 9: Corey Donovan
10/16/2023
SPARK Episode 9: Corey Donovan
Today we spoke with Corey Donovan, a recent graduate from Rice University now working as a Financial Analyst at Cemvita, a biotech startup creating nature-inspired solutions to empower the energy transition. Corey told us all about how he got to where he is now, from the process of picking his unique major to getting real world experience as an undergrad. We also discuss the value of experiential learning and finding mentors to look up to, in addition to the most important hard and soft skills for success in the startup world. Finally, we spoke about Corey’s next steps and all of the exciting things in his future! Keynotes: - Hard and soft skills necessary for startup work - Why startups instead of larger companies - Getting real world experience as a student And follow us on: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Instagram:
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37. Energy Investment Banking with Mark McDonald
10/09/2023
37. Energy Investment Banking with Mark McDonald
What is Energy Investment Banking? In this episode with Mark McDonald, Director at Marathon Capital, we learn why investment banking is different from other forms of finance, and how necessary it is in the energy transition. Mark walks us through a deal, describes how the current socio-economic climate is changing the market, and gives us insight on his own career in finance. A must listen if you are interested in investment banking, energy finance, or finance careers. Resources to support listening: Keynotes: Investment Banking Deal Structure Energy Financing Gaps Investment Banking's Role in the Energy Transition And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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SPARK Episode 8: Samir Chowdhury
09/18/2023
SPARK Episode 8: Samir Chowdhury
Samir Chowdhury is a junior at Stanford University studying Management Science & Engineering. In 2020, he founded the Youth Climate Action Team, a global 501c4 climate justice advocacy nonprofit that focuses on community organizing and the power of young people. He initially dedicated himself to climate policy, but soon realized that this didn’t align with his personality and working style, which is how he found his way to energy and investment. More recently, he's completed various energy investment internships and is now starting a fund at Stanford. Samir emphasizes the importance of utilizing your strengths and values to dictate your path, and also encourages students to not be afraid to pivot. He finishes the episode by telling us how students can make a climate impact through energy and the best ways to get involved. Keynotes: - Making a climate impact through energy - Following your strengths and values - Getting involved in the sustainable and transition investing spaces And follow us on: Newsletter: LinkedIn: Instagram:
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36. Freeing Energy: The Shift to Local Energy with Bill Nussey
09/13/2023
36. Freeing Energy: The Shift to Local Energy with Bill Nussey
Imagine a world where microgrids rule and businesses and communities generate their own energy onsite–that’s the world that our guest on this episode envisions for the future of energy. Joining us on the show is Bill Nussey: serial entrepreneur, fellow energy podcaster, author of Freeing Energy and founder of the Freeing Energy Project, and partner at Engage and Tech Square Ventures. Following a successful career as a tech entrepreneur with four exits, Bill found his new passion in promoting local energy: distributed energy generation and consumption, primarily with solar and batteries. Over the last seven years, he’s built the Freeing Energy Project into a best-selling book, a podcast with 100 episodes, and a platform to showcase the value of distributed energy to increase energy reliability while expanding energy access globally. Bill joins us on the show to talk about the value of local energy, the key obstacles to implementation of local energy, how we’ll navigate regulatory red tape, and where the biggest opportunities in the energy transition are. Be sure to tune into this episode to learn more. Keynotes: -The value of local energy generation and consumption to reduce emissions and increase reliability -Why battery and solar cell supply chains might not be as big of an issue as they seem -Why the energy transition is the biggest opportunity for impact that the world has seen in the last 50 years And follow us on: Newsletter: https://www.energy-terminal.com/newsletter-signup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-terminal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyterminal/
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