The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast

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Episode 65: Electric Vehicles – Arriving Just on Time Mar 07, 2022

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On episode 65, we’re talking EV manufacturing in North Carolina with Suzanne Merkelson, Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs, US States, with Arrival. In this fascinating conversation, we’re diving into why the company selected Charlotte for its North American headquarters, the concept of microfactories, and how medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles will serve as important players in the decarbonization of the transportation sector. Additional resources from today's episode: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy’s Carbon Plan Blog: https://bit.ly/3vINHPa Duke Energy ‘Make Ready’ Program Story from Charlotte Business Journal: https://bit.ly/3Mssm2r NCSEA’s Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum: https://bit.ly/3MxKSXe NCSEA’s Women in Clean Energy Networking Reception: https://bit.ly/3Mx6p24 Arrival: https://arrival.com/us/en Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Episode 64: Cowboy Boots, Country Music, and Energy Efficiency? Feb 18, 2022

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On episode 64, we’re going to Nashville to listen to our favorite country musicians and meet up with some of our friends in the energy efficiency world at the AESP Annual Conference. We get a full rundown of trending EE topics from Jen Szaro, President and CEO of AESP. We also sit down with Quinn Parker, Founder & CEO of Encolor Consulting, to talk about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion with utility programs. Lastly, we sit down with Jeff Smith, Energy Efficiency Strategy & Regulatory Manager with Georgia Power, along with Aimee Skrzekut, President of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. Additional resources from today's episode: NCSEA PBR Blog Post: https://bit.ly/35899lc Duke Energy Coal and Carbon Announcement: https://bit.ly/357VISk NCSEA’s Making Energy NetWork Policy Forum: https://bit.ly/3p1vCaZ NCSEA’s Clean Energy in the Mountains: https://bit.ly/3BurmWs AESP Annual Conference: https://bit.ly/3sPuxnx SEEA Southeast Energy Summit: https://bit.ly/3I1S37b Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Episode 63: You down with ZEVs, Yeah You Know NC (EO246) Jan 20, 2022

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On episode 63, we’re taking a comprehensive look at Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 246. We play some clips from the signing event at NC A&T State University, then chat with Adam Wagner of the News & Observer and Ward Lenz of NCSEA about what the EO means for North Carolina, and where we go next. Additional resources from today's episode: Charlotte Business Journal Competitive Procurement Story: https://bit.ly/3A5UHpw Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Corps: https://bit.ly/3tBjrED Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 246: https://bit.ly/3GCVyjL Adam’s N&O Story on EO246: https://bit.ly/3KdX2mZ Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Episode 62: Toyota Says Hello to the Old North State + Clean Energy Champs! Dec 30, 2021

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On episode 62, we sit down with Brent Christensen, President & CEO of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce to talk about the process of recruiting a major electric vehicle manufacturer like Toyota to the region. After that, we speak with Susan Munroe of Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy and Laurie Barnhart of Conservatives for Clean Energy about the winners of the 2021 Clean Energy Champions event! Additional resources from today's episode: UtilityDive DoE Technical Assistance Story: https://bit.ly/341MMgR Charlotte Business Journal Multi-Year Rate Planning Story: https://bit.ly/3sNvWg2 NC Clean Energy Champions 2021 Event: https://bit.ly/3HmYxwW Trophy Brewing Clean Energy Video: https://vimeo.com/539871868 Squeaky Clean Episode feat. Ceres and Nestle: https://bit.ly/3zcDn1n North Carolina Offshore Wind Video from CICE: https://bit.ly/3z7Stp0 Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Episode 61: Finding NEM(2.)0! Dec 20, 2021

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On episode 61, we talk with Daniel Brookshire, Regulatory and Policy Manager with NCSEA about the recently filed net metering settlement with Duke Energy at the NC Utilities Commission. In this conversation, we outline the details of the agreement and what it means for the residential solar industry in North Carolina moving forward. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Additional resources from today's episode: Proterra Expansion Announcement: https://bit.ly/3E7f4mD Rivian Manufacturing Plant Announcement: https://bit.ly/3IYDL8p Update on Build Back Better: https://politi.co/3q4yTpE NCSEA NEM MOU Press Release: https://bit.ly/3E8pQcd NCSEA Annual Giving Campaign: http://energync.org/their-tomorrow/ Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast

Episode 60: What in the Infrastructure is Going On? Dec 10, 2021

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On episode 60, we talk with Chris Worrell, Government Relations Manager of EDF about the key clean energy provisions in both the infrastructure and Build Back Better bills at the federal level. Importantly, we discuss how these bills would impact North Carolina and where we can expect funding to fall in our state. Additional resources from today's episode: Toyota Battery Manufacturing Announcement: https://bit.ly/3GxmYat NCSEA Clean Energy Award Winners: https://vimeo.com/nccleanenergy Clean Energy Champions Event Recording: https://bit.ly/31STLYg Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster Event Recap: https://bit.ly/3pP6FPH NCSEA Annual Giving Campaign: http://energync.org/their-tomorrow/ Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Episode 59: The HB951 Saga - What's Not in the Bill Dec 02, 2021

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On episode 59, we're joined by two co-hosts - Ivan Urlaub of NCSEA, and Ajulo Othow of EnerWealth Solutions, for a live recording down at the Southeast Renewable Energy Summit in Charlotte, NC. Matt, Ivan, and Ajulo talk at length about the importance of considering low- and moderate-income communities when mapping out the clean energy future for North Carolina. Specifically, we talk through the shortcomings of HB951 as pertains to diverse communities across the state, and the creative solutions that should be considered down at the NC Utilities Commission when it comes time for implementation. Additional resources from today's episode: Infrastructure Bill Clean Energy Funding: https://bit.ly/3oeBtth NCSEA Statement on Build Back Better: https://bit.ly/32J60Ho NCSEA Settlement with Duke Energy on New Net Metering Paradigm: https://bit.ly/3ofF6z8 NCSEA Annual Giving Campaign: http://energync.org/their-tomorrow/ Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast

Episode 58: Things are Seldom as They SEEM Oct 22, 2021

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In episode 58 we talk with Catherine Morehouse (@cmorehouse10) of Politico about the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). Now that the FERC vote on SEEM resulted in a deadlock, what happens with the proposal next? Listen in for a conversation about what the future holds for SEEM and what it would mean for North Carolina and the southeast. Additional resources from today's episode: Biden Administration Offshore Wind Plans: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2021/10/15/biden-offshore-wind-energy-leases-north-carolina.html Department of Revenue Tax Credit Challenges: https://www.carolinajournal.com/news-article/revenue-department-faces-courtroom-loss-in-renewable-tax-credit-dispute Commissioner Glick Statement on SEEM: https://www.ferc.gov/news-events/news/chairman-glicks-fair-rates-act-statement-southeast-eem-seem Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Episode 57: It's Gettin' Hot in Here - Say Wah, HB951 Oct 08, 2021

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On episode 57, we talk to Reporter Elizabeth Ouzts of Energy News Network and Julie Robinson of Robinson Consulting Group about HB951. There's been a lot of news regarding the bill lately, including the newly released compromise between the Governor and legislative leaders. Tune in to find out where we stand on this comprehensive piece of legislation and what's in store for our state after the Governor's signature. Additional resources from today's episode: Elizabeth's reporting on HB951: https://energynews.us/2021/10/01/north-carolina-bipartisan-energy-compromise-gets-muted-mixed-reaction-from-advocates/ Offshore Wind for North Carolina Coalition: https://www.bpr.org/post/nc-coalition-forms-advocate-offshore-wind-energy-projects?utm_source=Energy+News+Network+daily+email+digests&utm_campaign=5d6669df63-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_05_11_11_39_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_724b1f01f5-5d6669df63-89273063#stream/0 Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative: https://cleanenergy.org/blog/new-southeast-electric-transportation-regional-initiative-launches-to-accelerate-ev-market-expansion/ Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Episode 56: Beer, Shampoo, Data Centers, and Clean Energy?!? Sep 21, 2021

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On this episode, we talk to Brianna Esteves of Ceres to learn more about why companies like Google, New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Mars, Nestle, and Unilever are all opposed to HB951. Brianna talks us through the letter penned by the business community outlining their concerns over a lack of access to affordable and accessible clean energy programs in this bill. Tune in to learn more about HB951 and where it currently stands in the legislature. We also take another trip with the NC "Wind" Traveler to Northeastern North Carolina where we visit Pasquotank and Perquimans Counties with Daniel Pate. Additional resources from today's episode: Timbermill Wind Project from Apex Clean Energy: https://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2021/09/17/va-company-files-to-build-ncs-second-wind-farm.html Businesses with 100% renewable energy goals in North Carolina: https://energync.org/nclovesclean/re100/ Letter to legislators from NC business community: https://www.ceres.org/sites/default/files/NC%20Business%20Letter_Response%20to%20HB951.pdf Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

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