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Ep. 142: Aaron Ratner, President of Cross River Infrastructure Partners Feb 01, 2021

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Today's guest is Aaron Ratner, President of Cross River Infrastructure Partners.
Cross River Infrastructure Partners is a platform of development companies deploying climate technology and capital into sustainable infrastructure projects. It focuses on conversion projects in the climate, renewable energy, and sustainable food spaces.
We have a great discussion about how Aaron got hooked on climate, infrastructure investment and how it works, and Cross River Infrastructure Partners' role. We also cover Cleantech 1.0's downfall, lessons learned, and how Climate Tech (or Cleantech 2.0) can succeed. Aaron was an awesome guest, and this episode is a must-listen for those interested in large-scale infrastructure investment and project development.
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You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.
Episode recorded January 25th, 2021
Notes:
Aaron mentions six key criteria to get a project financed:

Developer - it all starts with the developer
Site and permits - site security and all permits in place
Feedstock/inputs - long-term contract for inputs
Offtake/outputs - long-term contracts for outputs
EPC & O&M (construction/engineering provider and Operations & Maintenance provider) - credible engineering firm to design and build and operate the project
Technology & Systems - proven technologies with reference or pilot facilities in operation

To learn more about this episode, visit: https://myclimatejourney.co/episodes/aaron-ratner
To learn more about Cross River Infrastructure Partners: http://crossriverllc.com/

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Startup Series: Wright Electric Jan 28, 2021

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Founder and CEO, Jeff Engler, takes me through his path to zero-emission aviation, why he started Wright Electric, and how the landscape has changed. We also discuss the many critics of electric airplanes, what sets Wright Electric apart, and the industry's future. Jeff and his team are tackling one of climate change's biggest problems. It was great to have him on the show!
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To learn more about Wright Electric, visit their website: https://weflywright.com/
If you are a member and would like to watch the pitch presentation, visit our website: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/ctss-episodes/wright-electric

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Ep. 141: John Lochner, VP of Innovation at NYSERDA Jan 25, 2021

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Today's guest is John Lochner, VP of Innovation at NYSERDA.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a government agency focused on clean energy and energy innovation. With a team of around 350 people, it supports clean solutions through catalytic capital and public policies.
In this episode, John and I explore what led him to focus on energy, his role on the innovation team, and NYSERDA's charter. He also explains where he sees the biggest levers for change, what role the government should play in the energy transition, and why New York state is a pioneer in this space. John is a great guest who sits at the forefront of the green revolution!
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You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.
Episode recorded December 14th, 2020
To learn more about this episode, visit: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/episodes/john-lochner
To learn more about NYSERDA: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/

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Startup Series: Camus Energy Jan 21, 2021

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This episode was previously for members only. In an effort to make important content more widely accessible, the audio for this episode is now available for everyone.
Camus Energy Co-Founder & CEO, Astrid Atkinson, chats with me about her background and her motivation for starting Camus Energy. I enjoyed our conversation, which covered grid management and the future of energy providers.
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Recorded August 25th, 2020 and published for Members October 29th, 2020
To learn more about Camus Energy, visit their website: https://camus.energy/
If you are a member and would like to watch the pitch presentation, visit our website: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/ctss-episodes/camus-energy

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Ep. 140: Mark Frayman, Head of BHP Ventures at BHP Jan 18, 2021

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Today's guest is Mark Frayman, Head of BHP Ventures at BHP.
BHP is an Anglo-Australian mining company that is based in Melbourne. One of the biggest mining companies in the world, they extract oil & gas and process minerals, such as coal, copper, and iron. Mark is part of the new Venture Investments group which is the trading arm of BHP.
As the world hurtles towards the Paris Accord goals, mining companies are facing massive challenges, yet at the same time, are an essential part of the clean energy transition. It is fascinating to hear from Mark about how BHP is thinking about the next era of mining, what changes they believe need to be made in the industry as a whole, what steps they are taking as a company, and their progress to date. And, of course, where the new Venture Investments group fits in, and how they are thinking about external innovation!

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Episode recorded December 8th, 2020
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Startup Series: Patch Jan 14, 2021

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This Startup Series episode was previously for MCJ members only. In an effort to make important content more widely available, the audio is now available for everyone.
Co-Founder & CEO, Brennan Spellacy, walks me through the gap he saw in the carbon market and why he started Patch. We talk about how Patch works and where he sees the future of the company, of carbon markets, and the best ways to address climate change.
Enjoy the show!
Recorded October 29th, 2020 and initially published November 26th, 2020
To learn more about Patch, visit their website: https://www.usepatch.com/
If you are a member and would like to watch the pitch presentation, visit our website: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/ctss-episodes/patch

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Ep. 139: Jeremy Freeman, Founder & Executive Director, and Danny Cullenward, Policy Director, at CarbonPlan Jan 11, 2021

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Today's guests are Jeremy Freeman, Founder & Executive Director, and Danny Cullenward, Policy Director, at CarbonPlan.

We have a great discussion in this episode about carbon markets, why they matter, what is broken about them, the best ways to fix it, and how CarbonPlan is setting out to help. They have a unique perch in the market, and this is a must listen for anyone with carbon markets on your mind!

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You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.

Episode recorded December 18th, 2020

To learn more about this episode, visit: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/episodes/jeremy-freeman-danny-cullenward

CarbonPlan is a new non-profit that focuses on improving the transparency and scientific integrity of carbon removal and climate solutions through open data and tools. Their work involves analyzing carbon removal opportunities based on the best available science and data, and helping organizations make specific decisions towards their carbon removal goals. They also work collaboratively to build open tools and resources for the evaluation and deployment of carbon removal and other climate solutions. To learn more about CarbonPlan: https://carbonplan.org/

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Startup Series: Phoenix Tailings Jan 07, 2021

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In this episode, Co-Founder and CEO, Nick Myers, explains how Phoenix Tailings got started, why mining tailings are such a problem, how they have been dealt with to date, and the benefits of the Phoenix Tailings approach. We also talk about the company’s traction to-date, key priorities, and what is coming next.

Given the electrification that is to come and the increasing demand for precious metals, this is a great episode to learn more about how to mine these metals in a more sustainable and efficient way.

To learn more about Phoenix Tailings, check out their website: https://www.phoenixtailings.com/

This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. The pitch presentation and slides are exclusively available to My Climate Journey Members. If you’re interested in watching this episode, you can learn about becoming an MCJ Member: https://www.myclimatejourney.co/become-a-member

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Ep. 138: Dave Riess, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunder Capital Jan 04, 2021

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Today's guest is Dave Riess, Co-Founder & CEO of Wunder Capital.

In this episode, Dave walks me through his career path and how he got hooked on energy. We talk about Wunder Capital, its initial hypothesis, and how the company has evolved. We also dive into how the solar revolution has developed, Dave's thoughts on the future of solar, and how to accelerate the clean energy transition. I enjoyed having Dave on the podcast!

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You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.

Episode recorded November 25th, 2020

If you want to learn more about this episode, visit www.myclimatejourney.co/episodes/dave-riess

Wunder Capital is a technology company that's financing the renewable energy revolution. It develops software and partners with leading solar organizations and financial institutions to build large scale solar projects for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and communities. Founded in 2014, Wunder Capital is the #1 commercial solar financing company in the U.S. To learn more about the Wunder Capital, check out their website at https://www.wundercapital.com/

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Startup Series: Emrgy Dec 31, 2020

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Emrgy’s Founder and CEO, Emily Morris, and I have a lively discussion as she takes me through her path to entrepreneurship, Emrgy's beginnings, and the lessons she has learned looking back on her career. We talk about Emrgy's technology and its process for identifying sites. Emily also explains why hydropower is essential to a successful energy transition and the distinction between clean and sustainable. Emily was a great guest, and I enjoyed learning more about what she’s building with Emrgy.

To learn more about Emrgy, check out their website: https://emrgy.com/

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