Energy Impact

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Ep 68: Charles Hernick - Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Jun 17, 2022

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

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

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

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

Ep 67: Meredith Angwin - Shorting the Grid Jun 02, 2022

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1. Meredith Angwin's background in chemistry and geology

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

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

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

Ep 66: Karol Gobczynski - Ingka Group May 20, 2022

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

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

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

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

Ep 65: Elizabeth Lewis - Managing Director, Deputy Head of ESG, Blackstone Apr 29, 2022

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

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

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

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

Ep 64: Dimitry Gershenson - Co-Founder and CEO, Enduring Planet Apr 12, 2022

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

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

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

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

Ep 63: Elina Teplinsky & Vince Zabielski - Partners, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Mar 15, 2022

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

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

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

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

Ep 62: Scott Mackin - Denham Capital Management Mar 08, 2022

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

2. Scott's career transition into energy finance

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

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

Ep 61: Gernot Wagner - Climate Economist, Columbia University Mar 04, 2022

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

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

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

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

Ep 60: Kevin Conroy - President & Founder, Finite Feb 08, 2022

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

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

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

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

Ep 59: Nick Woolley - CEO & Co-Founder, ev.energy Feb 01, 2022

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1. Nick Woolley walks through how rapid growth in electric vehicle usage will require simple, innovative ways to manage grid demand

2. How ev.energy is connecting the EV fleet to available renewable energy to maximize green charging

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

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

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