Electric Ladies Podcast - Women Leaders Discuss Careers, Trends, Technologies and Innovation in Energy, Climate, and Corporate Responsibility

Women leaders discuss careers, innovation, technologies and trends in energy, climate and corporate responsibility in inspiring conversations with journalist, business leader and coach, Joan Michelson. (Formerly known as Green Connections Radio.)

Building A Culture Of Innovation – Telle Whitney, Author of “Rebooting Tech Culture,” Co-Founder of AnitaB.Org Institute 04/14/2025

Building A Culture Of Innovation – Telle Whitney, Author of “Rebooting Tech Culture,” Co-Founder of AnitaB.Org Institute “Talking to people from different disciplines pushes your thinking about your assumptions, going out and listening to what other people are doing helps inform the way that you creatively solve the problem that's in front of you. Leaders often are scared by some of these ideas that are coming out of their workforce and that's why they're shutting them down. But if you can demonstrate yourself to be receptive to ideas, then you can help guide a creative future.” Telle Whitney on Electric Ladies Podcast Massive innovation is crucial to meet the scale of the climate crisis, but achieving this is increasingly challenging due to current political and social undercurrents. How can organizations innovate, and how can people within these organizations come together to brainstorm, bringing ideas of their own and improving on others? According to Telle Whitney, innovation must be an intentional, concerted effort that organizations actively adopt. Listen to Telle Whitney, Cofounder of the renowned Anita Borg Institute for Women in Technology & the Grace Hopper Conference – and one of Fast Company’s most influential women in technology – on Electric Ladies Podcast. Launching her latest book, Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive, Telle joins Joan to discuss how organizations and leaders can cultivate the culture of innovation and creativity so critical to addressing the climate crisis. You’ll hear about: The critical role culture plays in driving innovation. Why we must dispel the myth of the "lone genius". Telle’s 6Cs for building a culture of innovation. How leaders can encourage courage and risk-taking. Plus, career advice specifically for women in engineering. “To take your career to the next level, learning how to tell your story and what you want is an important skill. [One thing] I probably get from mid-career women more than anything else is the belief that ‘if I do good work, it will be recognised’. That is simply not true. Being able to say, I did this great work, and to be able to tell that to your manager or to the company leader – it is as important as the product development itself.” Telle Whitney on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . , Chief Science Officer at LanzaTech about innovative ways that recovered carbon is making its way back into our daily lives. , Finance Director at Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), a waste-to-energy plant converting agricultural and food waste into electricity. , President/CEO of New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), on energy innovation for decades into the future. , CEO of Exro Technologies, on whether big companies can innovate. Read: about driving innovation in a purpose-led economy. More from Electric Ladies Podcast! HAPPENING NEXT WEEK! Join us at on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for the Women’s Summit and a special rate. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with . Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on , and and leaving us a review! Don’t forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/36135540

Where’s My Carbon Coming From? – Zara Summers, Chief Science Officer, LanzaTech 04/08/2025

Where’s My Carbon Coming From? – Zara Summers, Chief Science Officer, LanzaTech “We've worked with partners like AcelorMittal… and oil and gas refineries. Emissions that would've been destined for the atmosphere are piped into our bioreactor and our magnificent microbes turn that gas into ethanol. When we pull out that ethanol, we can send it a lot of different places. You can go to On, Adidas, Athleta and buy products made by these mighty microbes from steel mill emissions. We actually flew a Virgin Atlantic flight from Orlando to London with 50 percent of the fuel in that plane made from our ethanol.” Zara Summers on Electric Ladies Podcast Addressing the climate crisis involves confronting some enormous challenges, from decarbonizing aviation to reducing fashion’s carbon footprint. Fortunately, technology and innovation provide an opportunity to make significant strides forward. Meet LanzaTech, a company turning carbon dioxide into the raw materials and energy we need for our lives. Listen to Zara Summers, Chief Science Officer at LanzaTech, as she explains how the company is harnessing the power of nature's oldest metabolism, the mighty microbe. This innovation is turning greenhouse gases into everyday materials like shoes and clothing, sustainable aviation fuel for our jets, and even fish feed! You’ll hear about: How LanzaTech transforms captured industrial emissions into valuable materials and fuels. The global brands working with LanzaTech (and how you can spot fabrics made from recycled emissions). How the technology is driving a circular economy in fashion and textiles. The uses of LanzaTech's protein-rich biomass in food and feed. Plus, advice on making a career transition. “Just jump in. Because even if it crashes and burns, it's experience and you learn no matter up and down inside it. But if you keep doing the same thing you've always done, you're robbing yourself of those opportunities. Even small risks – putting your hand up for a project where you might know 20 percent of what it takes to do it. Gosh, isn't that the best way to motivate yourself to learn something new?” Zara Summers on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like: , Finance Director at Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), a waste-to-energy plant converting agricultural and food waste into electricity. , COO/CFO of Carbon Recycling International, on turning CO2 into valuable products. , President and CEO of NYSERDA, a state program deploying innovative climate solutions. discussion on how some creative women are making sustainable fashion a reality, moderated by Joan Michelson. , Managing Director of PVBLIC Foundation, on sustainability and social responsibility on the runway. More from Electric Ladies Podcast! Join us at on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for the Women’s Summit and a special rate. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with . Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Don’t forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/36042060

What Canada’s Energy Policies Can Teach The U.S. – Claire Seaborn, former Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources 04/02/2025

What Canada’s Energy Policies Can Teach The U.S. – Claire Seaborn, former Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources “One of the big differences between Canada and the United States on climate policy spending broadly is that unlike the United States, Canada has a national carbon pricing system. So, we have a carbon pricing system that sets a national minimum standard…. Without strategy, coordination, investment, we will be putting ourselves at a painful disadvantage in terms of not just the energy transition, but just geopolitically.” Claire Seaborn on Electric Ladies Podcast An independent analysis found that the renewable energy strategies in New York state may help insulate New Yorkers from the impact of the tariff crisis with Canada by the Trump administration. It turns out there’s a lot the U.S. can learn from Canada’s energy policies. To find out, listen to Claire Seaborn, who was Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources for several years until recently, helping to develop key climate and energy policies. In this exclusive interview on Electric Ladies Podcast with Joan Michelson, Claire offers valuable insights into how those policies were developed and their impact. You’ll hear about: What exactly Canadian energy and climate policies are and how they are working. How Canada developed its carbon pricing policies and how difference provinces are implementing them. The critical role of minerals in the energy transition and climate solutions, and how to manage this complex geopolitical issue. Plus, insightful career advice. “For anyone, women especially who are interested in the energy and climate space, I would say that you shouldn't feel that you need to choose between the public sector, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector. I've been able to continue to build my expertise in the energy and climate space, but from multiple different perspectives. My advice would be to just not feel that you need to pick one of those lanes and, and to take the risk to bounce between those different segments of our economy.” Claire Seaborn on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes piece on and more of her articles . You'll also like: , President and CEO of NYSERDA, on how states like New York can lead the clean energy transition. , Director-General, Iceland’s National Energy Authority, on how the country has become 85% renewable energy. , former Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. ., former Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. , CEO, Long Duration Energy Storage Council, on how to leverage storage to transition to and manage a clean energy economy. More from Electric Ladies Podcast! Join us at on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for the Women’s Summit and a special rate. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with . Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Don’t forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35957640

A State Program Leading The Clean Energy Transformation – Doreen Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA 03/25/2025

A State Program Leading The Clean Energy Transformation – Doreen Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA "The [sub-national level] is where we can incubate and to effectuate the private sector shifts that we see happening every day. We are looking to move markets in a direction that can improve not only quality of life, but the very metrics that we're solving for. And when you look at this over years or even decades, you can see the pace accelerating and market momentum taking off." Doreen Harris on Electric Ladies Podcast As the fourth largest state in the U.S., New York consumes a staggering amount of electricity annually to power an economy that ranges from finance to manufacturing, so it’s facing the reality every state faces today: how to meet its growing energy demands and mitigate climate change. Enter NYSERDA, an agency which has been at the frontlines of the clean energy transition for 50 years, and is showing how clean energy on the state level leads the way to the clean energy future we need to address the climate crisis. How are they doing it? Doreen Harris, President and CEO of NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority on Electric Ladies Podcast talks about it. She explains how NYSERDA is balancing acting urgently on climate change and deploying innovative solutions that drive cost efficiency, economic growth, and a higher quality of life for all New Yorkers. You’ll hear about: Why modernizing the grid and integrating new technologies are essential to New York’s clean energy transition. NYSERDA’s role in driving innovation in renewable energy, energy storage, advanced nuclear, and hydrogen – and what other states can learn from them. How federal funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is accelerating deployment. Plus, career advice from a woman who become the first president of NYSERDA who came from within the organization. "I asked to do things that maybe others weren't bold enough to say. I identified needs, I put myself in positions of exposure, and ultimately was successful in delivering on them. In doing so, not only did I build a portfolio that is a game changer for the State of New York, but this allowed me to be exposed to areas, stakeholders and people outside of the organization. It all starts by being confident in your ability to deliver and to be able to say so." Doreen Harris on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You’ll also like: , Joan Michelson moderates an enlightening webinar with top leaders on The Future of the Energy Transition and the Grid. , CEO of the Alliance To Save Energy, on energy efficiency savings and opportunities , former Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy, on funding the transition to clean energy. , VP of Government Relations at Ceres, on the role of the business community in the clean energy transition. , immediate past Secretary of Energy on why she’s confident the clean energy transition will endure. More from Electric Ladies Podcast! Join us at on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for the Women’s Summit and a special rate. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with . Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Don’t forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35844775

Turning Waste into Energy (and Wine) – Autumn Huskins, Finance Director, Hitachi Zosen Inova 03/18/2025

Turning Waste into Energy (and Wine) – Autumn Huskins, Finance Director, Hitachi Zosen Inova “We’re giving [companies] the avenue to take something that historically has been an inconvenience and turn that into an opportunity to make them some money, whether that be selling energy to the grid, or putting energy back into the operations of their facilities. So, what could have cost them money in the past can now be a huge benefit. At the same time, you're doing something great for the world and our future.” Autumn Huskins on Electric Ladies Podcast Addressing climate change presents two big questions: How do we reduce waste and keep it out of landfills, and how can we power our electricity-dependent economy without exacerbating climate change? An innovative waste-to-energy technology in San Luis Obispo, California is diverting waste from landfills, creating exciting new revenue streams – and even helping make wine! Listen to Autumn Hustins, Finance Director at Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), as she explores a renewable energy source that is providing clean power to ~600,000 homes and businesses in the local economy, with plans to grow. You’ll hear about: How Hitachi Zosen Inova's waste-to-energy plant is converting agricultural and food waste into electricity for the local grid. New revenue streams that waste-to-energy innovations create for business and local communities. Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the adoption of waste-to-energy projects. How the green energy transition is creating new jobs in places previously reliant on fossil fuels. Plus, the secret to a great career is surprisingly simple. "You go to work every day in the job that you're in. You do your absolute best. You give your all to that particular position, and the positions will follow. I don't care what your role is. I don't care if you're the janitor or the CEO, I think you approach the job the same way and do the best that you can possibly do, and it'll work out.” Autumn Huskins on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You’ll also like: , Joan Michelson moderates an enlightening webinar with top leaders on The Future of the Energy Transition and the Grid. , Deputy Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, on the deployment of clean energy around the world. , COO/CFO of Carbon Recycling International, on turning CO2 into valuable products. , President of The Fund For Our Economic Future, on the impact of green jobs on local economies. , former Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy, on funding the transition to clean energy. More from Electric Ladies Podcast! Join us at on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for the Women’s Summit and a special rate. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with . Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Don’t forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35412395

Career Advice From 5 Extraordinary Women – Women’s History Month 03/11/2025

Career Advice From 5 Extraordinary Women – Women’s History Month “I think there needs to be more women stepping up and realizing that they proudly should play the game…I hear a lot of women second guessing themselves before they step out on their own. And that is what we have to recognize. We have so much to offer, and half this battle is just us opening our mouths and letting it out.” Majora Carter on Electric Ladies Podcast This Women’s History Month takes place amid significant changes to women everywhere, from political headwinds threatening progress, to rollbacks in corporate support. Women leadership has shown to be valuable in driving revenue, growth, profitability, innovation and recruitment. Just ask the 75-80% of respondents in a that say support for women is a deciding factor for the companies they choose. In our quarterly career collage, we’re celebrating valuable advice from five extraordinary women who are advancing today, and in energy, climate, sustainability and ESG – environment, social, governance – careers and industries. They share actionable tips that every woman can apply to their professional development and everyday life, and a powerful message: We’re not going anywhere. This episode brings you advice from: , CEO of 1% For The Planet , COO/CFO of Carbon Recycling International , Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) , Researcher, Broadcaster and Author , Urban Revitalization Expert You’ll also like: Read Joan’s Forbes piece on , and more of her articles . More from Electric Ladies Podcast! Join us at on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for the Women’s Summit and a special rate. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with . Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Don’t forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35612985

Beyond Partisanship in Climate Action – Chelsea Henderson, Director of Editorial Content at RepublicEn.org; Author of “Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics” 03/04/2025

Beyond Partisanship in Climate Action – Chelsea Henderson, Director of Editorial Content at RepublicEn.org; Author of “Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics” “We're ceding ground to China, which has become everyone's favorite punching bag. Whether Democrat or Republican, both sides are beating up on China. Meanwhile, China is saying, ‘Okay, we'll make all your solar panels, electric and autonomous vehicles,’ because they see the financial opportunities. It's past time for the U.S. and our politicians to step out of their corners and come together – this is the greatest crisis we will ever face.” Chelsea Henderson on Electric Ladies Podcast Political polarization may have stifled discussions on the climate, but Mother Nature doesn’t ask what party you’re in before wiping out your community with a hurricane, tornado or wildfire. In addition, 80% of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding has gone to Republican districts – which also happen to have some of the highest potential for economic development through clean energy. At least 18 House Republicans even urged Speaker Mike Johnson not to cut clean energy tax credits in their districts because of the economic growth spurred by these investments. What does the conservative answer to climate change look like? Listen to Chelsea Henderson, Director of Editorial Content at RepublicEn, a non-profit organization that provides a safe space for conservatives to have open discussions about climate change and related solutions. She also has extensive experience on Capitol Hill working for Republican senators, as well as the National Wildlife Federation and The Nature Conservancy, and wrote the extraordinary best-selling book “Glacial: The inside story of climate politics.” You’ll hear about: Bridging the partisan divide on climate policy. The economic opportunities and benefits of investing in clean energy and climate resilience in Republican-led states. The longstanding history of GOP presidents and candidates who have championed climate action – and the need for courageous lawmakers who do so today. How climate-related disasters and personal experiences spur engagement on climate issues, regardless of political affiliation. The role of effective messaging and messengers in engaging the conservative community on climate change. Plus, valuable career advice, especially for considering a career pivot. "Playing into your interests and strengths is important. It’s become a bit of a cliché to say, ‘Do what you love, and everything will fall into place,’ because it’s not that easy. I try not to say no to opportunities. Instead, I try to say yes more and engage with other women, because women are incredible at supporting one another. Leaning into that support system – hearing about the pitfalls, the challenges, what was hard, what was easy – is invaluable. “For me, writing Glacial was a turning point. I’ve always loved writing, and that’s how I transitioned from being a lobbyist to more of a messenger. I thought, ‘I know a lot about climate change, and I’m a good writer. How can I build a career around that?’ That mindset helped shape my path.” Chelsea Henderson on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You’ll also like: , researcher, broadcaster and author, on harnessing AI for climate action. , on connecting through curiosity to build bridges across the divide and find constructive solutions. , Director of “Carbon: An Unauthorized Biography”, on how to communicate climate messages in stories. from The Redford Center on how we can talk about the climate while ensuring a balanced narrative. , the National Council for Science and the Environment, about how to talk about science with lawmakers. (recorded under Green Connections Radio) , Senior Economist, The Conference Board, about her new report on buildings, climate change and carbon emissions. More from Electric Ladies Podcast! Join us at on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for a special rate. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with . Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35514595

Why Geothermal Energy is the Next Big Thing - Dr. Marit Brommer, International Geothermal Association 02/24/2025

Why Geothermal Energy is the Next Big Thing - Dr. Marit Brommer, International Geothermal Association “When we think about sustainable living, it's not just about electricity. Energy encompasses more than electricity. As we advocate for sustainability and net zero, let's not forget the heating and cooling of our homes, businesses, and industries - geothermal is a direct resource for that.” Dr. Marit Brommer on Electric Ladies Podcast Drilling for geothermal energy - the heat beneath our feet - promises to be one of the most sustainable sources of energy and a game changer for the clean energy transition. One of the biggest opportunities lies right here in the U.S., where we have the largest installed capacity for geothermal electricity generation. Reflecting the tremendous potential of this energy source, $31 million in funding was announced for geothermal energy projects in late-2024, subject to evolving federal funding guidelines. Listen to Dr. Marit Brommer, CEO of the International Geothermal Association (IGA) and a geologist and expert in geothermal energy. Prior to joining the IGA, she was an exploration and production technologist at Shell and Total Energy. You’ll hear about: What geothermal energy is, its applications, and its potential to be a significant player in the transition to a net-zero emissions economy. Role of the International Geothermal Association in guiding the proper management of geothermal energy projects. Effective policies to support geothermal development are essential to overcome the initial financial and technical risks. Why the connection between geothermal energy and lithium production is an interesting proposition for the sector. Plus, career advice about claiming your space. "Get your voice heard, claim your seat at that table and understand that you don't take no for an answer. No man has ever asked me how to land his next job, get to the next career point, or do something professionally - but women do. “The point is, we women are ultimately raised to be nice. There's nothing wrong with being nice, but in your professional life, it's equally important to stand up, know your worth, not shy away from that, claim your seat, prepare, and network.” Dr. Marit Brommer on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes piece on and more articles . You’ll also like: , 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy, on how the clean energy transition is driving record-breaking economic growth across the country. , International Renewable Energy Agency, on the deployment of clean energy around the world. , Long Duration Energy Storage Council, on long sharing storage for renewable energy. , Former White House National Climate Advisor & Climate Policy Head, on why climate and energy policy are huge economic drivers. , Founder/CEO of Eco Wave Power, on how wave power works and her powerful personal story that reflects today’s geopolitical dynamics. Power up with the following offers! Join us at on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, Texas! Register today with the code “EDWS” for a special rate. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with . Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35409170

How to Rebuild Cities After Disaster – Majora Carter, Urban Revitalization Strategist & Author, Reclaiming Your Community 02/17/2025

How to Rebuild Cities After Disaster – Majora Carter, Urban Revitalization Strategist & Author, Reclaiming Your Community “Thinking about an opportunity to rebuild... So now what are we going to do? And, how do you rebuild in a way that actually does involve equity and equality and sustainability in ways that impact people of all different kinds. And that's, I think, the opportunity that we should be looking toward." Majora Carter on Electric Ladies Podcast After devastating wildfires reduced entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles to ashes, the city faces the challenge of rebuilding - not just its infrastructure, but its communities. This is an opportunity to integrate climate resilience, especially for marginalized communities, while reshaping the heart and soul of urban spaces in the process. Listen to this episode of Electric Ladies Podcast, where Joan Michelson speaks with urban revitalization expert Majora Carter about transforming cities into more equitable, sustainable, and vibrant communities. Majora discusses the challenges of preventing displacement in post-disaster recovery and shares her innovative approach to community development that encourages residents to invest in and remain in their own neighborhoods. These lessons apply not just to Los Angeles, but to communities everywhere. You’ll hear about: How urban design shapes socioeconomic opportunities and why it matters. The power of Third Spaces - shared community spaces that foster resilience and connection. Why “low-status” neighborhoods struggle to retain talent and how strategic investment can change that. How cities can integrate climate resilience measures without worsening inequality. The unique role of women in revitalizing communities. Plus, career advice on owning your expertise. “I think there need to be more women stepping up and realizing that they proudly should play the game…I hear a lot of women second guessing themselves before they step out on their own. And that is what we have to recognize. We have so much to offer, and half this battle is just us opening our mouths and letting it out.” Majora Carter on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You’ll also like: , Co-founder and Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network, on about how cities can evolve into thriving ecosystems that withstand the shocks and stressors of climate change , President, The Fund For Our Economic Future, on the community impact of green manufacturing , former Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. , Chief Sustainability Officer, Johnson Controls, on the power of building. , MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative, on how working with communities and organizations is key to making a difference. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35317180

3 Reasons Why Clean Energy is Here to Stay – Jennifer Granholm, 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy 02/11/2025

3 Reasons Why Clean Energy is Here to Stay – Jennifer Granholm, 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy “Deploy, deploy, deploy. More than half a trillion dollars has been invested in the United States since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill. These laws have made investing in America irresistible. They have made the energy transition inevitable - and inexorable.” Speech by Jennifer Granholm Federal-level developments have delivered a series of blows, leaving many of us questioning the future of clean energy, sustainability and climate action. If you’re feeling that uncertainty, this week’s episode is for you. Listen to this powerful speech by Jennifer Granholm, 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy (2021-2025), who used her final public address in office to herald the clean energy revolution underway in the U.S. Her words will leave you feeling optimistic and inspired by the opportunities this transition is creating, as it also makes communities more resilient to the ravages of climate change that we have all been witnessing. Granholm lays out three powerful reasons to believe that the clean energy transition is built to last. She delivers a powerful reminder about how the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Bill, and the CHIPS and Science Act have sparked investments across America, driving record-breaking economic growth (including mostly in Republican-dominated states) with an energy revolution that she says is here to stay.You’ll hear about: Powerful statistics from the Department of Energy, such as how 98% of the programs have received at least one round of funding under the existing regulations. The 900 new clean energy manufacturing facilities and expansions across the country, many in communities that previously suffered from job losses. Advancements made in battery supply chains, nuclear power, and other clean energy technologies. How the baton is now handed to us, to advocate for these laws and ensure their continued support through our representatives in Congress. Plus, career advice from , former Senior Advisor, U.S. Treasury Dept., Office of the Inflation Reduction Act, featured in Joan Michelson’s Forbes piece on . “You have to have a little bit of fearlessness at this stage of your career. You have the ambition, you have the drive, you know how to do it, you have the confidence. But confidence and fearlessness, to me, they are two very different things. And in order to take that step, you have to be able to take some risks and you have to assume space that you haven’t before.” Rachel McCleery on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You’ll also like: , Fmr. White House National Climate Advisor & Climate Policy Head, on how climate policy boosts the economy , White House Council of Economic Advisors, on how federal funding is expediting the energy transition while helping to avert the worsening effects of climate change , Global Co-Chair of ESG & Sustainable Finance Practice at Paul Hastings Law Firm, on climate risk disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission , Bloomberg New Energy Finance, on why the energy transition is in full swing despite headwinds , Director-General, Iceland’s National Energy Authority, on how the country has become 85% renewable energy. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35226135

Women Leading the Charge for Renewables – Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency 01/28/2025

Women Leading the Charge for Renewables – Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency “Renewable energy is women-friendly. It has the potential to be customised for every use case, but I don’t think enough has been done. Women have always been both producers and consumers of energy, from gathering firewood to cooking. What’s needed is for women to understand that this is an area where they can make a difference and adopt this energy source that is modular and customizable [for their needs].” Gauri Singh on Electric Ladies Podcast COP28 set an ambitious goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Achieving this target requires countries to deploy clean energy to billions of people around the world. With investments in regulatory frameworks and grid infrastructure, there is a critical opportunity for women around the world to be involved in - and benefit from - the transition to clean energy. Listen to Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), who is leading the way in the deployment of renewable energy in more countries. She has over 30 years of experience in renewable energy and sustainable development, including the development of India's National Solar Mission. You’ll hear about: How is IRENA working with countries to develop tailored policy and regulatory frameworks to support their renewable energy goals. The shift in focus from renewable energy costs to issues around grid integration, storage, and flexibility. The unique opportunities renewable energy presents for women's economic empowerment and food security. Plus, career advice on getting out of your comfort zone, breaking out of career stereotypes, and finding good mentors. "It's important to get out of your comfort zone. You really need to push yourself to get out of the comfort zone because that's what gives you growth. Every woman has within her the potential to break boundaries. These boundaries are there to be broken.” Gauri Singh on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You’ll also like: , moderated by Joan Michelson, on the future of the energy transition and the grid. , COO/CFO of Carbon Recycling International, on how carbon recycling is accelerating the energy transition , Director-General, Iceland’s National Energy Authority, on how the country has become 85% renewable energy. , Founder/CEO of Eco Wave Power, on how wave power works and her powerful personal story that reflects today’s geopolitical dynamics. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/35029785

The Future is Electric - Joan on Full Crew podcast with Matt Bianco and Chris Treanor 01/21/2025

The Future is Electric - Joan on Full Crew podcast with Matt Bianco and Chris Treanor “This is not just an executive order. There is a point behind net zero goals, and this is to address climate change and global warming. A million and a half EVs were sold last year. Infrastructure is still being built. I’d say the train has left the station." Joan Michelson on Full Crew Podcast The U.S. government has provided $7 billion in funding for critical minerals and $7 billion to fund 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. With a new administration now in place, what can this mean for the transition to EVs, as well as EV policies and regulations? Listen to Joan Michelson’s discussion on the tech podcast Full Crew, with Matt Bianco, President of FedWay Consulting and Chris Treanor, Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. This podcast was recorded before the 2024 US presidential election, but the insights are more relevant than ever. This wide-ranging discussion dives into all things related to electric vehicles, from political support and policies for EVs, to global competition in the EV market, and what the development of EVs means for the workforce. You’ll hear about: The critical role of government policies and regulations in driving EV adoption. Concerns about supply chain security and the dominance of China in the global EV market. The increasing focus on cybersecurity and supply chain security. The federal government's efforts to procure and deploy EV charging infrastructure. Joan provides career advice in her Forbes piece on . “All the leaders who successfully lead in times of great change embrace the ride, trust their knowledge and abilities, seek outside input, and leverage their resources, including their networks. Now is one of those times of great change. Mother Nature, society, and our political systems remind us of that every day.” Joan Michelson in Forbes Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You’ll also like: , President, The Fund For Our Economic Future, on green manufacturing, green jobs and what the transition looks like for future communities. , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. , fmr White House National Climate Policy Advisor, fmr EPA Administrator, on how climate investments boost the economy, locally and nationally. ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy & Tara Narayanan, of Bloomberg NEF on their new Energy Factbook 2024, including the Inflation Reduction Act opportunities. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/34924335

Putting AI to Work for the Climate – Dr. Stephanie Hare, Researcher, Broadcaster and Author 01/14/2025

Putting AI to Work for the Climate – Dr. Stephanie Hare, Researcher, Broadcaster and Author “Many countries are looking to lead on AI and embed it in as many aspects of our lives as possible. But right now we do not have an electricity grid that is built for this purpose. We also need to think about the fuel needed to power up this grid.” Dr. Stephanie Hare on Electric Ladies Podcast We’re putting artificial intelligence (AI) to work for a variety of our problems on a daily basis -including climate change. How? In more ways than you might think, though it’s the amount of electricity, water and fuel it requires that raises tough questions. Listen to Dr. Stephanie Hare, a researcher focused on the intersection of politics, technology and history, on Electric Ladies Podcast in an in-depth conversation with host Joan Michelson. Stephanie is also the author of “Technology Is Not Neutral” and co-presents “Artificial Intelligence: Decoded” on the BBC. Join us as we explore the promise and pitfalls of AI as a tool to mitigate climate change and increase equity. You’ll hear about: The hurdles and opportunities of using AI. Why environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data needs to be treated as a valuable resource. How we can ensure that AI is fair, accessible, and inclusive for everyone. Plus, career advice for being open to great opportunities. “Look at the problems you most enjoy solving, because the world is never going to be short of it. Stay open, nimble, curious, and flexible – and people will recognize that problem solver spirit in you.” Dr. Stephanie Hare on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You’ll also like: , CTO of Xerox, on Democratizing Energy, Innovation & STEM Careers (this episode was recorded under the previous name of our show, Green Connections Radio) , President of the Alliance to Save Energy, on How To Reduce Carbon Emissions And Save Money With Energy Efficiency , Senior Economist, The Conference Board, about her new report on buildings, climate change and carbon emissions. , CEO, Applied Imagination, which designs and builds miniature buildings from plants and botanicals. , Founder of the Global Scrub Choir and Head of Music Therapy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, on how music builds bridges and how they use it to communicate about the public health issues related to climate change. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/34837295

Can Cities Thrive in a World of Polycrises? – Lauren Sorkin, Co-founder and Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network 01/07/2025

Can Cities Thrive in a World of Polycrises? – Lauren Sorkin, Co-founder and Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network “Resilience is a team sport. You cannot build resilience in insolation. I cannot emphasize how important multi sector action and teamwork is. So let’s understand that and work together.” Lauren Sorkin on Electric Ladies Podcast To kick off the first interview of 2025, we’re diving into a topic that affects us all: Can the cities we live in truly provide what we need to thrive? With over half of the global population now living in urban areas – a figure projected to hit 70% by 2050 – cities are at the forefront of the climate transition. Join me as I talk with Lauren Sorkin, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Resilient Cities Network, about how cities can evolve into thriving ecosystems that withstand the shocks and stressors of climate change. Lauren sheds light on the critical role of Chief Resilience Officers and their mission to break down barriers. This episode is all about reimagining our cities – don’t miss it! You’ll hear about: How the Resilient Cities Network is helping cities navigate a world facing polycrises. Why Chief Resilience Officers are instrumental to sustainable, inclusive urban futures. The importance of eco-urbanism as a solution to climate change, extreme heat, flooding, and even mental health. Why communication and inclusivity empower local communities to build resilience. Practical steps business, government, and community leaders can take. Plus, insightful career advice “Know what your non-negotiables are and go in that direction. Don’t be afraid to break down silos and bring different parts of your life together, in terms of your network and your talent. Bring the best parts of you into the work that you do.” Lauren Sorkin on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes article and more of her articles too. You'll also like: , former Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, on how climate change is impacting geopolitics and national security. , CEO of McPherson Strategies, on corporate strategies in a time of geopolitical crisis. , thought leader and author of "You Are What You Risk: The New Art & Science to Navigating an Uncertain World.". , Ceres Government Relations, on business and infrastructure policy. , President of the Alliance to Save Energy, on how talking about energy efficiency helps build bridges to solutions to mitigating climate change. Want to hear more from us? Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/34740890

Connecting with Curiosity – Jennifer Hough, Author & TEDx Speaker 12/31/2024

Connecting with Curiosity – Jennifer Hough, Author & TEDx Speaker “If you want to get something done in this world that transcends what’s already happening, you have to be willing to listen to the people that are trying to hold dearly to how it has been. Become a master bridge builder. Be committed to asking questions such that you understand where the commonality is. Find the common points.” Jennifer Hough on Electric Ladies Podcast At the end of a year where every country and neighborhood seems more divided than ever, and many of us feel like we’re walking on eggshells in every conversation, we’ve found ourselves in uncharted terrain. How can we prevent tightly held agendas, biases and self-interests - conscious or unconscious ones - from derailing meaningful interactions, whether at a dinner table or in the workplace? In my final episode of the year, I’m revisiting a powerful interview with Jennifer Hough, author of “Unstuck,” TEDx speaker and advisor to leaders. In this interview, Jennifer draws on the laws of physics to offer insights into “regenerative conversations” – where we walk away more informed and empowered. One key takeaway: asking someone “What is important to you?” helps you understand their deepest values and frame conversations in ways that build bridges, not walls. Whether as a parent preparing for a new school year, a professional leading a team, or simply someone looking to strengthen your personal and professional relationships, this episode is filled with actionable wisdom to help you connect more effectively. You’ll hear about: How to listen differently to the climate deniers and others afraid of (any) change. What “cognitive dissonance” is and how to transform it. How to talk about climate change in a way that builds bridges. How to incentivize people to see solutions differently. *BONUS* Set yourself up for success in the year ahead As highlighted in , 2025 holds tremendous potential for women. To seize these opportunities, it’s essential to own the space you occupy, own your knowledge and own your expertise. As we wrap up 2024, I’m leaving you with powerful career advice from Jennifer: Be clear about who you are and your purpose. Work with a mentor or guide to develop both personal and practical skills. Let go of the need to do everything yourself. Accept help at a deeper level than you may be used to, and never stop seeking support. “‘What’s the greatest thing that you can do with the skill sets you already have that might leave you feeling fulfilled, that you went to bed that night knowing that you did what you came to the planet for and you woke up in the morning excited about getting up?” Jennifer Hough on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like: , Executive Director of The Redford Center, a nonprofit that produces and support environmentally-focused documentaries and media, on how to talk about climate change. , Founder of the Global Scrub Choir and Head of Music Therapy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, on how music builds bridges and how they use it to communicate about the public health issues related to climate change. , Founder and CEO of Planet Word Museum, about the power of language and how we communicate across various media and formats. , President of the Alliance to Save Energy, on how talking about – increasing – energy efficiency helps build bridges to solutions to mitigating climate change. , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/34644760

The Future Of The Energy Transition, Grid - Joan Moderating ICWS Webinar With Energy Leaders 12/17/2024

The Future Of The Energy Transition, Grid - Joan Moderating ICWS Webinar With Energy Leaders “Today we are talking about accelerating the clean energy transition, including government policy, lowering costs, and decarbonization...The new 2024 Energy Fact book (by BCSE & BNEF)… found that the energy transition is in full swing with ‘record breaking’ public and private sector investments in clean power and renewable energies showing cost competitiveness even without government subsidies…But the two key pieces we're going to talk about today are… the grid and storage.” Joan Michelson on Electric Ladies Podcast Between market forces, government incentives and funding, and public-private partnerships, the transition to a net zero economy is in full swing and resilient, despite “headwinds” like covid, high interest rates, supply chain issues and political pressures, studies show. Where are we now? Listen to this webinar produced by ICWS and emceed/moderated by Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson, with top experts from Schneider Electric, Smart Electric Power Alliance, EcoEngineers and Long Duration Energy Storage Assn.. You’ll hear about: Where we are in the energy transition and why clean energy is cost competitive now How we need to upgrade and reinvent the grid, the hub of the system The importance of energy storage, including long-duration energy storage and hydrogen What impact the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment Act and the CHIPS and Science Act have had – and will have going forward (or not). Plus, here’s some insightful career advice, such as… “Think about your career as a business…Try to always have a mindset of kind of what I want first…What organizations do I want to work with? Where, what kind of responsibilities do I want to have? And maybe I do it through a traditional employer employee relationship, or maybe I just branch out on my own and just do it right? And I feel like women should feel empowered to do that and to be that kind of proactive thinking. And don't be afraid.” Lisa Jacobson on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes article and more of her articles too. You'll also like: (BNEF), on their 2024 Energy Factbook, by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Bloomberg New Energy Finance , Director of Research at the Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, and the lead scientists in the PBS/NOVA documentary “Chasing Carbon Zero.” ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. , Founder/CEO of Eco Wave Power, on how wave power works and her powerful personal story that reflects today’s geopolitical dynamics. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/34477805

Buying Sustainable Fashion at the UN - Joan Moderates Climate Week 12/10/2024

Buying Sustainable Fashion at the UN - Joan Moderates Climate Week “Women make up 80% or more of the garment industry workers. Women garment workers make meager wages and work excessive working hours, 14 to 16 hours a day…Fashion is ranked as the second most polluting business in the world by the UN, 7% of the landfill is garments. The garment industry emits 8 to 10% of global CO2 and 500,000 tons of micro plastics are dumped into oceans each year.” Joan Michelson at UN Climate Week SDG Media Zone The fashion industry faces the twin problems of being an environmental disaster, and treating their majority female workforce very, very badly, even dangerously badly in many places. The good news is that some creative, determined, resourceful women are working on both challenges at once. You’ll meet a few of them in this episode of Electric Ladies Podcast. It’s a live recording of Joan’s recent conversations with a few of these creative women who are creating and teaching sustainable fashion, while helping the women in their communities. It’s an event at the United Nations for Climate Week at the SDG Media Zone sponsored by the PVBLIC Foundation and the Fashion Impact Fund. You’ll hear about: How women in New York, Africa and India are finding ways to help other women learn, manufacture and sell sustainable fashion; Where they are securing the funding for their small businesses and nonprofits. How you can buy sustainable fashion and support the women working there. Plus, insightful career advice: “I think one thing that we can talk about is buying less, right? Part of the problem is there's this like rampant over production. And so, if we buy fewer things, but nicer things and take care of them for longer, that would definitely I think help women. I think buying in general, from women owned businesses, buying locally, like community based. Those are ways that people can be more sustainable. And again, thinking about how to extend the life of your garments.” Ngozi Okaro on Joan’s UN Climate Week panel Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like (some of these were recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio): , Managing Director, PVBLIC Foundation, Co-Founder of UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network, Founder Conscious Fashion Campaign – Joan’s talk at Parlay House DC on Sustainable Fashion can promote sustainability, Joan’s Forbes article , Celebrity stylist and Founder of Frontlash magazine, on sustainable fashion trends. , CEO, Sustainable Apparel Coalition (was VP of Membership when this was recorded) , Joan’s Forbes article Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/34255165

Scaling Donations – Kate Williams, 1% For The Planet 11/25/2024

Scaling Donations – Kate Williams, 1% For The Planet “1% for the planet is really set up as a way to sort of break it down, and create a pathway to action that kind of gets us through the overwhelm. So, the way it works is that we have businesses who are our members, and they're actually supporting environmental partners at the level of 1% of revenues….You invest in the things that matter and the planet matters. …(The point is to) drive impact at scale. And so, in terms of that scale, last year we certified US$100million of support going from these companies to environmental partners….When a company joins, they pay a dues fee to us, but then the rest of their 1%, they will give directly to environmental partners….And then at the end of each year, we certify that giving.” Kate Williams on Electric Ladies Podcast It's a time of year when people are thinking about making donations. So we want to talk about what nonprofits can really do, especially in partnership with the private sector and the public sector. It's about coming together, leveraging each other's strengths and networks to have a much larger impact. We sure need to have a much larger impact right now. So, how do we scale donations? Listen to Kate Williams, CEO of 1% For The Planet on how they help companies of all sizes and shapes leverage their donations strategically for their goals in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. You’ll hear about: How 1% For The Planet works – and why they certify their members’ donations. How their Planet Impact Fund works – and the four areas they focus on. Stories of donations that made a big difference, and creative ways they did it Trends they have seen I the corporate donations over the past 10 years. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “A couple things. One is, step forward and step up before you think you might be ready.… Becoming a CEO or C-suite can be one way that you progress, but you can also just become really deeply knowledgeable in a particular area.… Sometimes as women and just as humans, we can maybe hold ourselves back. So, I would say like, step up before you're ready.…(S)upport appears when once I've taken the step….The other thing is stay open to serendipity…We may forget that serendipity is sometimes how the opportunities that we get to step into are shown to us…. So, stay open.” Kate Williams on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes article and more of her articles too. You'll also like: · , Cofounder of Daughters for Earth, one of the partners in One Earth – and Founder of Women to Women International and its former CEO · , Women Climate Centers International – on how they are helping women in rural Kenya grow their economies and address climate change at the same time. · , Cofounder, One Earth, on “philanthro-activism”. · , Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors on making donations for the good of the planet as well as people and communities. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter #philanthropy #donations #year-end #ESG @1PercentFTP @JoanMichelson @ElectricLadiesPodcast @ElectricGalsPod #climatechange /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/34146825

Converting CO2 To Energy – Bjork Kristjansdottir, Carbon Recycling International 11/19/2024

Converting CO2 To Energy – Bjork Kristjansdottir, Carbon Recycling International “Carbon Recycling International was founded around the idea of taking something which was waste, like CO2 and turning it into some valuable product…(Today they are) converting CO2 into sustainable methanol…(W)e have technology, which takes CO2 as a waste, and it takes hydrogen and turns it into methanol…and it is used today both like into chemicals. So, the chemical sector is a big consumer of methanol, which is a very large known product in the world today. …(and into) a sustainable fuel...playing a pretty big role in the energy transition.” Bjork Kristjansdottir on Electric Ladies Podcast One of the creative technologies developed today to both address the climate crisis and accelerate the energy transition is carbon recycling. What is it? Essentially, it’s converting CO2 into energy or chemicals. Listen to Bjork Kristjansdottir, COO/CFO of Carbon Recycling International in Iceland explain how it works and how it’s used in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. You’ll hear about: How they “recycle carbon” – from capture to converting it to how it’s used. How the chemicals made from carbon recycling are used. Why methanol is so important in the energy transition and how they make it How they are making sustainable aviation fuel from carbon recycling Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “My advice is first, like it's around decisions. So, we need to make decisions. Postponing making decisions puts you at the risk things will just happen to you.…And remember that, when we do make those decision in our career, it is always based on the best information available at the time. Things may change, it doesn't make it a wrong decision.. (and) You don't need to learn and be the best at everything yourself. What you need to do is to learn how to listen and harvest all of the potential, all of the talent around you… get comfortable with asking the right questions.” Bjork Kristjansdottir on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles too. You'll also like: , Founder/CEO of Eco Wave Power, on how wave power works and her powerful personal story that reflects today’s geopolitical dynamics. (BNEF), on their 2024 Energy Factbook, by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Bloomberg New Energy Finance , Director of Research at the Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, and the lead scientists in the PBS/NOVA documentary “Chasing Carbon Zero.” ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. , President, The Alliance to Save Energy, focused on energy efficiency Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/32546447

New Research: Community Impact Of Green Manufacturing – Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future 11/14/2024

New Research: Community Impact Of Green Manufacturing – Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future “It's really that investment to transition from a legacy industry into a future industry…that is aiming to drive more sustainability and manufacturing processes and products overall…One of the things that we fundamentally see as being important in this economic shift, and we say it in this Practical Guide to the Green Economy, is that this transition we believe will favor places that make things.… and we want to make them better and more sustainable.” Bethia Burke on Electric Ladies Podcast Green jobs, economic development from growing these new energy and sustainability sectors. We talk a lot about these, but what are the real facts? What are the green jobs and energy jobs? Where are they really being created and what impact are these “green jobs” having on their local economies? Today we’re going to get the facts from a brand new study on these issues, fresh from the Heartland in Ohio. Listen to Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future, share their findings and lessons for other communities in this “new” economy in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. She also shares insightful career advice. You’ll hear about: What their study found about “green jobs” and local economies, including job (re)training. What lessons other communities can take from Ohio’s experience – including in their Practical Guide to the Green Economy. Why manufacturing based on sustainable business attracts more workers, enhances communities and helps people stay where they are. How the Infrastructure Investment Act, Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act have been huge boosts to Ohio – and how other communities can tap them too. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “Often we put women in these do-gooder roles, and, these socially beneficial roles, and they take significantly lower salaries because part of what they want to achieve is service and positive societal benefits forward.…(but) ask for a higher salary, even if it is in a social service oriented sector.… I think any woman in any job, whatever she is trying to achieve…take whatever you think your level is, and add at least 20% because you're definitely underselling yourself.” Betha Burke on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like: , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. , The Hill Climate & Energy Reporter, on the climate policies in Project 2025, former President Trump’s agenda as he seeks re-election. , fmr White House National Climate Policy Advisor, fmr EPA Administrator, on how climate investments boost the economy, locally and nationally. ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy & Tara Narayanan, of Bloomberg NEF on their new Energy Factbook 2024, including the Inflation Reduction Act opportunities. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/33367537

Career Advice For Times Of Great Change – From 5 Electric Ladies 11/05/2024

Career Advice For Times Of Great Change – From 5 Electric Ladies “You need to be looking 360 in terms of industry, what's developing, what's coming down the pike from a technology standpoint, from a risk standpoint. You should be educating yourself constantly and stretching yourself to go into a new area. Don't just be content to sit and do the same thing….Push yourself to do something a little different, stretch…because that broadens you as a professional, first of all. It's just so much more interesting than doing the same thing every day. But, it also makes you a better professional… because you are seeing things that the other people who are just doing the same old, same old, aren't necessarily seeing.” on Electric Ladies Podcast The air is electric with the range of changes swirling around us. From the down-to-the-wire U.S. election that will literally determine the future of the country and the world, to the massive and ferocious climate events in unexpected places, to the wars raging, and every industry in flux. The U.S. economy is the strongest in a generation according to economists, and yet many people and families feel pressured by the costs of groceries that some businesses are keeping high. How do we manage our careers amidst these potentially massive changes? Listen to this career collage advice from five extraordinary women making the world a better place through their leadership: , Fmr White House Climate Advisor, head of the WH Climate Policy Officer and fmr EPA Administrator. , Global Co-Chair of the ESG & Sustainable Finance Practice at Paul Hastings law firm. , Fmr Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security and author of “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership & Global Security” ,, President of the Alliance to Save Energy , TEDx “Movement of One” speaker, and innovative leadership consultant. Read Joan’s Forbes article about them and too – which also include career advice, as well as ways to stay abreast of the clean, green economy. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/33782667

How Climate Policies Boost Economic Opportunities – Gina McCarthy, Fmr. White House National Climate Advisor & Head of the Climate Policy Office (Biden Admin.), Fmr. EPA Administrator (Obama Admin.) How Climate Policies Boost Economic Opportunities – Gina McCarthy, Fmr. White House National Climate Advisor & Head of the Climate Policy Office (Biden Admin.), Fmr. EPA Administrator (Obama Admin.) “(People) just have to work with their own local communities….We are talking about $400 billion of investment in the Inflation Reduction Act already captured. That's just two years. This is a 10-year bill…To me, what's most exciting is that the opportunities are real, and you can grab them.…Already 3.4 million families have grabbed Inflation Reduction Act tax breaks, and put solar on their roofs, made their homes more energy efficient, which considerably lowers energy bills for those families. And, when you get into families and communities and people can see and feel the benefits, that's when it's going to take off. And so I'm seeing that happening already, but we're also recognizing that we just have a, a wealth of broader opportunities available.” Gina McCarthy on Electric Ladies Podcast In this year’s historic election, many people may be confused about how climate policy relates to the economy – or they may think it’s only an economic drain. But it turns out that climate and energy policy are huge economic drivers. How? Listen to Gina McCarthy, fmr. White House National Climate Advisor & Head of the Climate Policy Office and fmr. EPA Administrator in this enlightening conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson live from the Democratic National Convention. They also share insightful career advice. You’ll hear about: How do the Inflation Reduction Act & Infrastructure Investment Act create economic growth? How can regular people, homeowners and small businesses seize opportunities in the IRA, no matter what state they’re in? (McCarthy offers tips & explains where the money is going so far.) How will Vice President Kamala Harris address climate change and clean energy? Why doesn’t she talk about it more? Where the funding and incentives are for training in these new climate- and clean energy-related industries and fields. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “My advice would be to look for a career path that makes you happy. One that makes you feel like when you got home, you did something….and I would be open to many different things…I don't think women should pigeonhole themselves. I think they should look for stretch goals. Go into something you didn't do before, and it will excite you to learn….I just want women to consider something new and different. I want them to have the courage to say, ‘I can do this.’” Gina McCarthy on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like these episodes: (some may be recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio) , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. , U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation, on the transportation revolution taking place. , Member National Council of Economic Advisors and Chief Economic of the Invest in America Cabinet, in the Biden Administration, on climate and energy policy and the economy, and the Inflation Reduction Act & Infrastructure Investment Act. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/33648242

SEC Climate Rules & Risk: Tara Giunta, Global Co-Chair of ESG & Sustainable Finance Practice at Paul Hastings Law Firm 10/22/2024

SEC Climate Rules & Risk: Tara Giunta, Global Co-Chair of ESG & Sustainable Finance Practice at Paul Hastings Law Firm “If you're sitting on a board, you're a member of the executive leadership team…You need to make sure you're stepping back and understanding geopolitical risk, social, cultural risk, legal, regulatory, risk, activism. What are the activists looking at?... Who are the key stakeholders that you need to be aware of so that you can make sure that you are tracking those risk areas and, and their relevance to your company and how you need to be responding to those…You want to be proactive. “ Tara Giunta on Electric Ladies Podcast You might have heard about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s final climate risk disclosure rules. All that destruction you see in the news from hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and droughts has real financial implications – that’s why investors have been demanding the SEC require better reporting on climate risk. What do they really mean? Listen to Tara Giunta, Global Co-Chair of ESG & Sustainable Finance Practice at mega law firm Paul Hastings to find out, in simple English, in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. They also share insightful career advice. You’ll hear about: What exactly do the SEC climate risk disclosure rules require companies to disclose? What companies nationally are affected by the new California climate risk disclosure laws? What impact will the legal challenges really have on the SEC rules and California laws? How should senior management teams and boards of directors prepare and respond to them? Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “You need to be looking 360 in terms of industry, what's developing, what's coming down the pike from a technology standpoint, from a risk standpoint. You should be educating yourself constantly and stretching yourself to go into a new area. Don't just be content to sit and do the same thing….Push yourself to do something a little different, stretch…because that broadens you as a professional, first of all. It's just so much more interesting than doing the same thing every day. But, it also makes you a better professional… because you are seeing things that the other people who are just doing the same old, same old, aren't necessarily seeing.” Tara Giunta on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like these episodes: (some may be recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio) , Deloitte Audit Partner leading their Sustainability Practice, on the SEC climate risk disclosure rules. , who led the SEC Task Force developing its climate risk disclosure rules, now Chief Sustainability Officer and Deputy General Counsel at Persefoni software firm. , Co-Founder of the Case Foundation and Chair of the board of the National Geographic Society, on impact investing and SEC climate risk disclosure rules. , SVP of Impax Asset Management and veteran ESG investment advisor, on the SEC climate rules. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/33559162

Climate Change & National Security: Sherri Goodman, Fmr Undersecretary of Defense, Author of “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership & Global Security” 10/15/2024

Climate Change & National Security: Sherri Goodman, Fmr Undersecretary of Defense, Author of “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership & Global Security” “I coined the phrase ‘threat multiplier,’ which has come to really stand for the connection between climate change and national security….Threat multiplier conveys that climate acts on every other threat we face, whether it's strategic competition with Russia and China, or terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, biological threats, and other threats around the world…because it's destabilizing our natural systems, and the whole goal of security is stability.” Sherri Goodman on Electric Ladies Podcast Just as climate change is causing extreme weather at home, it’s also causing floods, heat waves, droughts, typhoons etc. across the globe, and threatening water and food supplies and destabilizing societies in many ways. It’s also stressing servicemembers in theatre, putting more demands on the military’s time, and threatening military installations. To name a few. Listen to Sherri Goodman to find out how, who is the author of the new book, “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership and the Fight for Global Security.” She has been working in the highest levels of the defense industry for 30 years, including serving as the first Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security. She also shares insightful career advice. You’ll hear about: What exactly a “threat multiplier” is and why she says climate change is one. How exactly climate change stresses national security, including in ways you probably have not thought about. The impact of climate change on geopolitics – from destabilizing societies to weaponizing resources How the U.S. Defense Department is also a model for how to decarbonize and drive innovation that improves the military and saves lives – military lives and across society Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “It helps to diversify what you do in your career. And also, I find sometimes women undersell themselves. They think they have to have all sorts of competencies in order to be qualified for that next level of career advancement….You have to be willing to sort of put yourself out there a little bit, and you know, don't be afraid for people to tell you no…Also, I'd say that the network really matters. So, even if you do take time off….from your professional life at a certain stage, and then you think you want to get back in, don't let your network, your relationship network atrophy, because that always is vitally important.” Sherri Goodman on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like these episodes: (some may be recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio) , Vice Chair and First Vice President of the Export Import Bank of the U.S., which facilitates business deals in furtherance of U.S. national economic and political security. , former finance minister of Ukraine, on war, energy and global security – and ESG ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. , former Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy, Environment and Installations, on the Army’s Net Zero program , 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, under President Obama and author of “Aim High” , CEO of McPherson Strategies, on corporate strategies in a time of geopolitical crisis. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/33455817

“Seek First To Understand” – Jennifer Hough, Author, TEDx Speaker & Advisor on Talking About Climate Change 10/08/2024

“Seek First To Understand” – Jennifer Hough, Author, TEDx Speaker & Advisor on Talking About Climate Change “If you want to get something done in this world that transcends what's already happening, if you want to be a pioneer or a leader and make something new out of what has been…then you have to be willing to listen to the people that are trying to hold dearly to how it has been and who are afraid of how it has been going away. And one has to become a master bridge builder. In order to become a master bridge builder, one has to be so committed to asking questions to drop into a place of understanding such that you understand where the commonality is….Find the common points.” Jennifer Hough on Electric Ladies Podcast Historically devastating hurricanes are wiping communities off the map, courtesy of climate change, and historic private sector and government investments show that clean energy and climate resilience technologies are economic engines. Yet there are still climate deniers and those battling to reverse those investment – even as they praise the jobs created by those investments in their areas. How do we bridge the gap? Listen to Jennifer Hough, author of “Unstuck,” TEDx speaker and advisor to leaders, explain how to listen differently and talk about these issues differently in this enlightening conversation with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. They also share insightful career advice. You’ll hear about: How to listen differently to the climate deniers and others afraid of (any) change. What “cognitive dissonance” is and how to transform it. How to talk about climate change in a way that builds bridges. How to incentivize people to see solutions differently. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “The first piece of advice that I would give is that…(you want to ask yourself or the Universe) ‘What's the greatest thing that you can do with the skill sets you already have that might leave you feeling satisfied, fulfilled, and like you had a life of meaning and that you went to bed that night knowing that you did what you came to the planet for and you woke up in the morning excited about getting up?’ Answering that question sometimes takes six months, two weeks. It, it's not something that most people can answer right off the bat. They can answer it sometimes generally, but not specifically. So that would be number one….The second thing is, in order for your glass ceilings to become your floors,…you want to work with someone consistently that's guiding you, 'cause doing it alone is for the birds,….finding someone to work with, man, that's so important.” Jennifer Hough on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like: , Executive Director of The Redford Center, a nonprofit that produces and support environmentally-focused documentaries and media, on how to talk about climate change. , Founder of the Global Scrub Choir and Head of Music Therapy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, on how music builds bridges and how they use it to communicate about the public health issues related to climate change. , Founder and CEO of Planet Word Museum, about the power of language and how we communicate across various media and formats. , President of the Alliance to Save Energy, on how talking about – increasing – energy efficiency helps build bridges to solutions to mitigating climate change. , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/33160702

What Is Recycled Steel? - Tabitha Stine, General Manager, Energy Solutions, Nucor Corporation 09/24/2024

What Is Recycled Steel? - Tabitha Stine, General Manager, Energy Solutions, Nucor Corporation “Our job is to recycle so that we can recover all of that scrap and goods that you and I are recycling in our garbage bins every week or recycling as we get new cars. And our job is to recover that because we make steel in a very clean and efficient process through what's called an electric arc furnace. So, we take all of that scrap, we melt it down, and we make new steel. It does not degrade. It has a continuous reusable life.…Depending on the different products of steel, that actually determines the recycled content that goes into them for the finishes and the quality of the steel that's needed.” Tabitha Stine on Electric Ladies Podcast The UN Environmental Programme stated last year that, “The buildings and construction sector is by far largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions. The production and use of materials such as cement, steel, and aluminum have a significant carbon footprint.” So, how do we reduce the severe impact of those building materials? Listen to Tabitha Stine, General Manager of Energy Solutions and Services at Nucor Corporation, “North America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler,” according to its website. She’ll explain how recycled steel is made and more in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. They also share insightful career advice. You’ll hear about: How recycled steel is made and where the steel comes from that is recycled. How structurally sound recycled steel is and how it’s tested to make sure and meet building codes. Which industries use recycled steel, why, and how the demand and supply line up. How the steel industry is adapting to ensure automobiles and buildings are resilient to the ravages of climate change, including innovations in the works. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “Usually what holds people back is, people are not willing to raise their hand. And then you go 10 years and you haven't had guidance because maybe you have a manager that doesn't give you feedback. You have to advocate for yourself. You are your advocate. There are no others. You’ve got to assume nobody else will except for yourself and you go for it. And I would also stress that if you're also not mentoring others at every stage along your career, you're missing out on a big opportunity,” Tabitha Stine on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like: , Senior Economist, The Conference Board, about her new report on buildings, climate change and carbon emissions. , Chief Sustainability Officer, Johnson Controls, on the power of buildings. , Deputy Director, Federal Energy Management Program, Dept. of Energy, on how the federal government reduces the energy use and carbon footprint of its 350,000 buildings. , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. , CEO, Applied Imagination, which designs and builds miniature buildings from plants and botanicals. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/33161492

Energy Efficiency Savings & Opportunities – Paula Glover, CEO of the Alliance To Save Energy 09/10/2024

Energy Efficiency Savings & Opportunities – Paula Glover, CEO of the Alliance To Save Energy “Energy efficiency…is doing more, using less. The megawatt not used is the cheapest megawatt and there's so many things, either by using technology, old technology like insulation or digitalization, that allows us to really stretch what we can get out every single megawatt ,a kilowatt electron that we use. And so that's what we're talking about. If we had the kind of massive adoption that we need, we could get to a big 40% reduction.” Paula Glover on Electric Ladies Podcast The International Energy Agency and the U.S. Energy Star Program say that energy efficiency should be the foundation of reducing our carbon emissions to address global warming. The Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment Act provide billions of dollars in incentives and funding opportunities to help us make our homes, businesses, and infrastructure more energy efficient. But what are those incentives? How do we tap them? How much money and emissions will energy efficiency really save us? Listen to Paula Glover, CEO of the Alliance To Save Energy, explain the opportunities and how to tap them in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. She also shares insightful career advice. You’ll hear about: What the Alliance To Save Energy is and who its members are, the impact they have. What energy efficiency really is – and is not. How you can identify and tap the savings to increase the energy efficiency of your home, business, school or community. What the Roadmap for a Just Energy Transition is and how it works. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “One would be, relationships matter, and you should be feeding into them as much as you want to get out of it. So, it's not about who….Number two, which is that as much as you're looking for a mentor, you should also be a mentor. And that mentorship is not just, I'm at 15 years and so I mentor someone who's at five. But if you really nurture relationship, you could be at 15 years mentoring someone who's at 25 years, right? You have something to contribute….There is so much that we have to contribute at every stage of our career. I think taking the opportunity to do that leads to other opportunities that you may never have known about.” Paula Glover on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like: , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. , The Hill Climate & Energy Reporter, on the climate policies in Project 2025, former President Trump’s agenda as he seeks re-election. ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy & Tara Narayanan, of Bloomberg NEF on their new Energy Factbook 2024, including the Inflation Reduction Act opportunities. , Deputy Director, Federal Energy Management Program, Dept. of Energy, on how the federal government reduces the energy use and carbon footprint of its 350,000 buildings. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/32998767

Learning From Canada’s Energy Policies – Claire Seaborn, former Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources 09/03/2024

Learning From Canada’s Energy Policies – Claire Seaborn, former Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources “One of the big differences between Canada and the United States on climate policy spending broadly is that unlike the United States, Canada has a national carbon pricing system. So, we have a carbon pricing system that sets a national minimum standard. There's a retail price for retail fuels, including gasoline for cars. And there's also an industrial price that applies directly to industry. In some provinces, Quebec has its own cap and trade system that's actually linked with California’s, and that is a system that meets Canada's minimum standard for carbon pricing.” Claire Seaborn on Electric Ladies Podcast Canada has been ahead of the U.S. on some climate and energy policies, including having a price on carbon, which many U.S. politicians have resisted for years. What can we learn from Canada’s experience? A lot. Listen to Claire Seaborn, who until a few months ago was the Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, explain Canada’s energy and climate policies and what the U.S. – and other countries – can learn from their experience, in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. She also shares insightful career advice. You’ll hear about: What exactly Canadian energy and climate policies are and how they are working. How Canada developed its carbon pricing policies and how difference provinces are implementing them. The critical role of minerals in the energy transition and climate solutions, and how to manage this complex geopolitical issue. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “For anyone, women especially who are interested in the energy and climate space, I would say that you shouldn't feel that you need to choose between the public sector, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector…. If you want to, and I've done it, you can just bounce between them. And that seems to be increasingly more acceptable and it's also really, really useful…. I've been able to continue to build my expertise in the energy and climate space, but from multiple different perspectives.…So my advice would be to just not feel that you need to pick one of those lanes and, and to take the risk to bounce between those different segments of our economy.” Claire Seaborn on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like: , Deputy Director, Federal Energy Management Program, Dept. of Energy, on how the federal government reduces the energy use and carbon footprint of its 350,000 buildings. , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. , CEO, Long Duration Energy Storage Council, on how to leverage storage to transition to and manage a clean energy economy of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy & Tara Narayanan, of Bloomberg NEF on their new Energy Factbook 2024, including the Inflation Reduction Act opportunities. , CEO & Founder, Eco Wave Power, on how they are bringing wave power to scale – and her powerful personal story. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/32448347

Financial Opportunities For Climate, Energy – Heather Boushey, White House Council of Economic Advisors & Chief Economist of Invest in America Cabinet 08/20/2024

Financial Opportunities For Climate, Energy – Heather Boushey, White House Council of Economic Advisors & Chief Economist of Invest in America Cabinet “Much of our infrastructure isn't built to withstand certain kinds of flooding or certain levels of heat. And yet, as the climate changes, so many of the things… that we did know in a world with a stable climate, those are now being upended. And all of that affects costs fundamentally… So, we need to transition to net zero…The three pieces of (federal) legislation are all about investing in America and making sure that from the innovation to commercialization pipeline, we are helping those goods get to market at scale, at prices consumers can afford.” Heather Boushey on Electric Ladies Podcast New research finds that 52% of voters in this 2024 election want "historic investments in 21st century sustainable infrastructure projects," according to Data For Progress, presented at the Democratic National Convention this week. The Biden-Harris administration has made historic investments already and homeowners, communities and businesses can seize them to increase their resilience to climate change and reduce their energy costs. How? Listen to Heather Boushey, Member of the White House Council of Economic Advisors and Chief Economist of the Invest in America Cabinet, in this exclusive and rare interview by Joan Michelson on Electric Ladies Podcast explain how we can economically do this transition and how this federal funding reduces our risks and costs to do, while also expediting this transition to help avert even far worse effects of climate change. (This episode aired originally in September 2023.) You’ll hear: How climate change affects the economy, and key sectors specifically. Resources in the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment Act & CHIPS & Science Act to help homeowners, businesses and investors make these changes at reduced risks and lower costs. Where the opportunities – and jobs – are in this transition, including for women. The impact on women specifically and resources available Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “For me, the key to my career was being clear on what my mission is….I feel so enormously fortunate that I found a president to be able to work for who shares that goal….So I think the lesson in that is either be the leader that you want to believe in, or find that leader and attach yourself to them and see what amazing things you can do together. But, for me, it's been about being clear on what it is that I wanted to achieve.” Heather Boushey on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles too. You’ll also like (some may have been recorded under our previous name, Green Connections Radio): , The Conference Board on new economic research on buildings, energy and climate and the federal and state incentives , Deputy Director, Federal Energy Management Program, Dept. of Energy, on how the federal government reduces the energy use and carbon footprint of its 350,000 buildings. , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. , Environment & Energy Reporter at The Hill, on Project 2025 and climate change. , VP of Government Relations, Ceres, on business supporting the Inflation Reduction Act Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/32662817

Project 2025 & Climate – Rachel Frazin, The Hill Energy & Environment Reporter 07/30/2024

Project 2025 & Climate – Rachel Frazin, The Hill Energy & Environment Reporter “I think some of the biggest themes throughout (Project 2025) are a sort of reorganization or dismantling of some of our environment agencies. They literally use the word ‘dismantled’ for what they would like to do to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The others are a little bit more subtle, but they talk about shifting senior career staffers out of the EPAs office of water. So, it's all sorts of, you know, reorganizing and rearranging these agencies and doing so in a way that might make them, or that is going to make them, less protective of the climate.” Rachel Frazin on Electric Ladies Podcast You may have heard about Project 2025, the 900-page far-right conservative blueprint for a potential Trump 2.0 administration developed by the Heritage Foundation and about 140 former Trump officials. But what’s in it that could affect the country’s ability to address climate change and how we power our economy? Listen to Rachel Frazin, Energy and Environment Reporter at The Hill explain what specific provisions will affect climate and energy in this insightful discussion with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. You’ll want to know this before you vote. You’ll hear: What exactly is in Project 2025 related to water, air, weather management, and the environment. How Project 2025 proposes about our energy system and energy efficiency and what the impact would be on climate change, greenhouse gases and our air. Who Project 2025 prioritizes in the economy…and so much more. How candidate choice really matters this election – and how to do your research. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “Being open-minded to new opportunities, I very much lucked into the energy environment and climate world…and I have fallen in love with it. So I think, you know, just being open to opportunities is huge. Generally, having a positive attitude, but also thinking critically, being skeptical, especially as a journalist. I like to be open-minded and believe that good ideas and good policies and can come from anyone and anywhere. But I also…don't take anything for granted… I encourage everybody to do their research.” Rachel Frazin on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan’s Forbes articles . You'll also like: , CEO, Lake Research Partners, opinion research firm on women voters and climate. , Deputy Director, Federal Energy Management Program, Dept. of Energy, on how the federal government reduces the energy use and carbon footprint of its 350,000 buildings. , Senior Advisor, Treasury Dept. Inflation Reduction Act Program, on how to leverage the IRA to save money reducing a building or business’s energy use and carbon footprint. ., Chief Commercialization Officer of the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, on the Inflation Reduction Act and the transition to clean energy. of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy & Tara Narayanan, of Bloomberg NEF on their new Energy Factbook 2024, including the Inflation Reduction Act opportunities. Subscribe to our to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on or and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter /episode/index/show/greenconnectionsradio/id/32342917

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