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Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 100 - Heard at Net Zero Forum - Women in Smart Energy
We’re celebrating the 100th episode of Smart Energy Voices with a showcase of women leaders who are driving sustainability in the energy sector. As recorded at the recent Net Zero Forum Spring, 2024 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) winners Renée Yarmy, Eryn Beddoes and Leigh Pearson discuss advancing net-zero efforts, workforce development, the value of mentorship, improving gender diversity in STEM and energy, and their personal motivations.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 97 - Energy and Equity
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Emily Schapira, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. She’s also a recent winner of the DEI Impact award in the Catalyst for Change category. They discuss how the Philadelphia Energy Authority is making great strides in the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 96 - Heard at Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Healthcare Sector
At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series focuses on energy customers in healthcare. The interviews feature Scott Czubkowski, the National Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxcel Facilities, and Cory Pouliot, the Senior Director of Facilities Operations at Boston Medical Center.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 86: Developing an Innovative Clean Energy Financing Tool
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Abby Johnson, President of both Abacus Property Solutions and the Virginia PACE Authority. She is a winner of the 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award in the category of Industry Veteran. Abby will discuss the PACE model financing that allows private building owners to use public capital.
Catch up with Smart Energy Voices Podcast
It's a great time to catch up with episodes of Smart Energy Voices, an SED podcast series featuring conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, SED digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities, and visions for the future of clean energy.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 83: Emerging Trends and Technologies to Watch, with Peter Kelly-Detwiler
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from Peter Kelly-Detwiler, a long-time friend of Smart Energy Decisions and author of The Energy Switch. Peter discusses new technologies and their advantages, drawbacks, and relative state of maturation, as well as a useful framework for how to think about new technologies and how they might affect enterprises going forward.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 79: Heavy Duty Cargo Handling Equipment and SSA Marine’s Movement towards Near and Zero-Emissions
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from SED's recent Net Zero Forum featuring Joe Carrillo, Regional Vice President of SSA Marine. Joe brings his “boots on the ground” perspective as the person responsible for implementing the programs that help the company meet its goals. Joe shares SSA Marine’s plans, sustainability goals, projects, and partnerships in California.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 77: General Motors Hit 100% RE in the U.S. a Generation Ahead of Schedule
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a special keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum. Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability for General Motors, shares how the company reached its 100% renewable energy goal a whole generation ahead of schedule.
McCormick’s Recipe for Success – An 'All of the Above' Sustainability Strategy
This episode of Smart Energy Voices is a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum featuring Jeff Blankman. Jeff is the Sustainable Manufacturing Manager for McCormick & Company and is also an Advisory Board member for Smart Energy Decisions. Jeff’s keynote addresses McCormick’s all-of-the-above sustainability strategy and embodies the essence of the unique corporate buyer presentations only found at SED events.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 74: Today's Net-Zero Challenges in Real Time
This episode of Smart Energy Voices is a peer-to-peer panel conversation from SED's recent Net Zero forum covering real-time challenges that companies face on their road to net zero. Moderator Peter Kelly-Detwiler is joined by Ryan Spies, VP of Sustainability for Clayco, Marianella Franklin, Chief Sustainability Officer at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Michal Shepard, Director of Maintenance, Energy, and Engineering at Harris Teeter.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 73: Bank of America's Approach to Zero with Beth Wytiaz
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares the opening keynote presentation from the inaugural Net Zero Forum, featuring Beth Wytiaz, Net Zero Strategy Executive for Bank of America. Beth is responsible for developing and delivering the financial institution’s environmental strategy to reach net zero before 2050. In this talk, she shares Bank of America’s approach to net-zero framework and how the organization is building a robust strategy and transition plan that covers operations, supply chain, and financing activities.
Smart Energy Voices Episode 70: City of Cincinnati's Renewable Energy Journey
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Michael Forrester, former Director of Environment and Sustainability for the city of Cincinnati. At SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum, Michael shared his insights on Cincinnati’s strategy of acting like a corporation that led to implementing its 100 MW PPA.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 64: Decarbonizing Thermal Loads - The Next Frontier
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Susan Corry of the University of Maryland College Park, David Reid of Celanese, and Peter Kelly-Detwiler of Smart Energy Decisions from a panel at Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Innovation Summit. These three leaders discuss decarbonizing thermal loads and how different types of organizations are facing this challenge.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 61: The Next Chapter: Reflections from an Industry Leader
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Mary Curtiss. As she transitions from her role as HP's Global Energy Head of Energy and Sustainability to a new role at the company, Mary reflects on key lessons learned during her tenure in the field. Listen in to hear more about Mary’s amazing career and her work at HP.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 58: The Role of Customer Choice in Decarbonization Strategies
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, made in partnership with NRG. host John Failla is joined by Rob Gaudette, Senior Vice President of NRG Business for a discussion on the increased pressure large power users are experiencing to meet aggressive emission reduction targets. Listen in as they dive into the dynamics of this changing landscape.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 56: Managing Energy Supply and Demand in Transportation
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, SED's Debra Chanil talks with Keith Warner to discuss his role as Aviation Utilities Business Manager for the Port of Seattle and its affiliated utility. Among the topics they cover are the importance of resiliency, the push for electrification, and Keith’s unique perspective on moving from the private sector with Boeing to his current public sector role. Join us to hear Keith’s great insight on managing energy in transportation.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast
Catch up with all episodes of the Smart Energy Voices podcast series, featuring conversations with leaders of the energy transition. Each episode digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from through their stories, personalities, and visions for the future.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 54: Clean Energy Dealmaking
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Mona Dajani, Global Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Mobility, Renewables & Water at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Mona is a prolific dealmaker in the renewable energy space and is a highly regarded, well-recognized attorney. You’ll find her extensive experience and unique perspective enlightening. Listen to learn more.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 50: Blueprint for a Zero Carbon Grid: The DOE Solar Futures Study
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla and Dr. Becca Jones-Albertus, Solar Energy Technologies Office Director, Department of Energy discuss the DOE's recently released Solar Futures Study, which details the significant role of solar in decarbonizing the nation’s power grid. The study showed that by 2035 solar energy has the potential to power 40% of the nation’s electricity, drive deep carbonization of the grid, and employ as many as 1.5 million people without raising electricity prices. Listen in to hear from the mind and leader behind that study.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 49: The State of the Voluntary Carbon Offset Market, with Kyle Harrison
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla had the opportunity to speak with Kyle Harrison about the state of the voluntary carbon offset market. Kyle is the Head of Sustainability Research at BloombergNEF. Over the last three years, Smart Energy Decisions has had the privilege of working with BNEF and Kyle on a variety of projects and events. You won’t want to miss Kyle’s interesting and valuable perspective.
Smart Energy Voices - Episode 48: The Power of Entrepreneurial Leadership, with Chris Castro
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Chris Castro, Director of Sustainability & Resilience and Co-Chair of the ‘Future-Ready’ initiative for the City of Orlando. Chris has accomplished a tremendous amount with the city in an amazingly brief time. Listen in to learn more about the thrilling work Chris is currently doing and about this fascinating personal journey in the field of sustainability.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 47: Creating Your Roadmap to Net Zero, with Tripp Borstel
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla sits down with Tripp Borstel, Head of Transformation at ENGIE Impact to discuss Creating Your Roadmap to Net Zero. They discuss key levers and issues relating to the use of carbon offsets. There’s a lot to cover when it comes to achieving zero emissions - and the scale of the challenge requires creating alignment across a variety of parties within an organization. Listen in to this conversation from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 46: Inspiring Diversity in Energy with Ajulo Othow and Dana Clare Redden
This episode of Smart Energy Voices continues our series on Inspiring Diversity in Energy with a panel from the recent Renewable Energy Forum. Smart Energy Decisions’ Debra Chanil sat down with Ajulo Othow, co-founder and CEO of EnerWealth Solutions, LLC, and Dana Clare Redden, founder of Solar Stewards. With their experience in creating companies in the solar space, they’ll discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and what is needed to bring more diversity to the solar industry. Listen in to learn what you can do to help inspire diversity.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 44: Bucknell's Renewable Energy Journey
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla speaks with Dr. Victor Udo, Bucknell University’s Director of Sustainability, who explains how the campus' 7-acre solar array project came about, how it fits in with their overall sustainability strategy, and what was needed to overcome the sometimes contentious process to gain local ordinance to proceed. This episode is a must-listen for other large power users, especially in higher education.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 39: Goodbye to Year Over Year Baselines, Hello to Predictive Modeling
At a recent Innovation Summit, host Debra Chanil sat down with Ken Watson, a Sr. Manager of Key Accounts at Acuity Brands, and Andrew Blauvelt, the Vice President of Sales at Acuity Brands for the BuildingOS product group. In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, they discuss the shift in building industry energy metrics and establishing baselines in a world with inconsistent occupancy levels and changing public health guidelines. Listen to hear Andrew and Ken share their extensive experience and insight on best practices for navigating this dynamic shift.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 36: Cal Poly Fast-tracks Decarbonization
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla sits down with Dennis Elliot, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at California Polytechnic State University, to discuss Cal Poly’s climate action plan and decarbonization efforts. In a recent interview Dennis had with SEV’s sister podcast, Beyond the Meter, John learned about the great work Dennis and his team are doing at Cal Poly. Listen to this follow-up interview to learn more about Cal Poly’s work and how it is changing the way academia views its climate impact.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 34: Decarbonizing with Integrated Energy Management
In this important episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla speaks with Scott Hart, Vice President and General Manager of NRG Business - Texas to discuss how integrated energy supply and demand management strategies, including the deployment of DERs, can effectively help large power users achieve their decarbonization goals. NRG has been actively involved in working with customers on integrated energy management programs. You’ll learn a lot from this timely conversation.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 27: Collaborating for Customer-Centricity in Achieving Sustainability Objectives
Renewable energy is becoming increasingly affordable every day but it hasn’t yet become accessible to everyone. ENGIE is working to change that. John Failla speaks with Chief Commercial & Industries and M&A Officer for ENGIE North America, André Canguçú about what they’re doing to expand access to renewable energy for smaller entities and those new to the field. André explains how ENGIE is working to simplify the process of obtaining renewable energy. Listen to hear how they’re making a difference in the ever-evolving industry of renewable energy.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 26: The Evolution of McDonald's Sustainability Roadmap
With 37,000 restaurants in over 100 countries serving 69 million people every day, McDonald’s understands how great an impact they have. The last time John spoke with Emma Cox, North American Sustainability Manager at McDonald’s Corporation during the 2019 Innovation Summit, the company was primarily focused on energy efficiency within the U.S. Since that beginning, their focus has had a global shift that will positively affect the environment. Listen to hear how McDonald’s is changing the world one community at a time.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 19: Driving Decarbonization With Digital Innovation
We open our second season of Smart Energy Voices with Microsoft’s Vanessa Miler-Fels, Director of Energy Innovation and Impact. Decarbonization is one of the primary goals many companies are trying to achieve in their operations. Microsoft is leading the way in the realm of corporate leadership, setting its Carbon Negative Pledge as a standard to follow. Miler-Fels’ insights and clear way of describing the “carbon math” the Microsoft team has done to empower their own efforts and extend their approach to their own supply chain partners come through loud and clear in this conversation. Listen to hear the generous and ambitious contributions Microsoft is poised to make to the world’s energy future.
