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Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 18: 5 Predictions for the Corporate Renewable Energy Market in 2021
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Rob Collier, Vice President of Developer Relations at LevelTen Energy, provides his five predictions for the Corporate Renewable Energy Market for 2021. Among the topics discussed is the impact a move toward social justice in renewables will have on diversity and inclusion in the industry, the increased number of companies committing to reducing Scope 3 emissions, and how the need for speed will drive innovation.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 17: Lynda Clemmons on Navigating Transition in the Energy Industry
Because the energy industry is widely diverse and constantly changing, energy companies and their partners often have difficulty keeping up with the changes. Lynda Clemmons, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions at NRG Energy, joins us for this episode of Smart Energy Voices to speak on how best to navigate these fast transitions within the industry.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 16: MP2 Energy's Jeff Colvin on Shell Energy's Expansion in North America
On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Jeff Colvin, Executive VP of Sales at MP2 Energy, joins John Failla of Smart Energy Decisions to discuss his career as a leader in the energy industry, as well as his role at MP2 and its relationship with Shell Energy North America. With the growing interest that international oil companies have in the energy transition and the role that MP2 Energy is specifically playing for Shell Energy North America, this conversation provides tremendous insights.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 15: Tackling Scope 3 Emissions at Honda North America
In this episode, we'll be in conversation with Alissa Yakali, Supply Chain Sustainability Coordinator at Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc., and Joey Lange, Senior Director of Client Services at Edison Energy, for an inside look at Honda's 10 years of experience in working with their supply chain to reduce emissions and how they're currently working with Edison Energy to take their supply chain program to the next level.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 14: COVID-19's Impact on Deployment of Distributed Energy Resources
How do you quantify the value of a microgrid, which is essentially an insurance policy? You're ensuring that your facility doesn't go down or have an outage. How much is an outage really worth and how do you value that? In this age of Covid-19, the pressure to fulfill commitments still remains high. Investor pressure remains high. Project goals remain in place. But the financing is no longer available. What should customers be looking at and exploring in the interest of managing this dilemma? Listen to this episode of Smart Energy Voices to hear how Matthew Walters, Head of Distributed Energy Systems, Americas at SIEMENS tackles it from a holistic approach.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 13: The Future of Utility Energy Services with Robert Vary
Many market trends today revolve around resiliency, sustainability, and reduction in carbon emissions. These are all at the forefront of customer's minds and are driven by their own corporate ESG goals. In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Robert Vary, Senior Vice President Sales & Relationship Management, Duke Energy, discusses energy solutions that allow customers to conserve their own capital while providing subscription payments that allow customers to have a predictable budget on what they spend on energy efficiency.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 12: The Evolution of Retail Energy with Dave Grupp
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Dave Grupp, VP and Head of Renewable Services at Direct Energy Business, gives us his take on the evolution of the retail energy business, including the expanding role that renewable energy is playing within it. After 15 years in the industry, Dave has had a front-row seat to the changes that have taken place and has seen the market mature and evolve in that time. From challenges to successes and goals to inspirations, this is an episode with something for everyone. Energy is growing, so learning from others is one way we can grow with it.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 11: The Future of the Grid is Distributed with Doug Sansom
Why is the future of the grid distributed? Customers want control over the cost of energy. They also want reliability and choice. Additionally, access to cost-efficient energy is a business necessity. On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Doug Sansom, Director of DER Sales for NRG, discusses how these reasons combined with new lower-cost technology are the driving force behind capital spending for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). According to a Wood Mackenzie report, DER capacity will reach 387 gigawatts by 2025, propelled by $110 billion in investments such as battery storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, and grid-interactive appliance sales.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 9: Greening Cities: Phoenix Leads The Way with Nick Brown
Sure, there are solar farms but have you encountered a solar city? That’s just what you will find in Phoenix. In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Nick Brown, energy manager for the City of Phoenix, sat down with Smart Energy Decisions director of education programs Peter Kelly-Detweiler at the most recent Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum. You'll appreciate and relate to Nick's perspective on why his work in the energy sector is so important and meaningful.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 8: Opportunities And Risks In Long-term PPAs with Tiffany Menhorn and Brian Faist
Portland General Electric (PGE) created their green energy future impact tariff for large scale commercial and industrial customers to help them source 100% renewable energy. The energy will be sourced from new wind and solar facilities dedicated from a PPA through PGE. This 160 MW initiative was fully subscribed within 3 minutes of its release. Join today’s guests Brian Faist & Tiffany Menhorn as they talk about this project, why it was so successful, and bumps along the way.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 7: Innovative Approaches to Achieving Renewable Energy and Climate Goals with Valerie Car
On today's episode of Smart Energy Voices, listen in on a panel discussion from a recent Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum. This exciting panel features Valerie Cardwell, with Comcast NBC Universal’s Office of Sustainability, Beth Wytiaz, Global Environmental Operations Manager at Bank of America, as they share their renewable energy and climate goals, plus their strategies for achieving them. The panel is moderated by Becky Sternberg, Vice President of Energy and Climate Practice at 3Degrees.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 5 - Goldman Sachs' Renewable Energy Journey
Renewable energy is not a new conversation at Goldman Sachs as they have found a way for the last 10 years to ensure corporate profitability alongside operational sustainability. From their new LEED Gold Certified World headquarters to Sustainable Finance, Cindy Quan, Global Chief of Staff and Head of ESG shares a comprehensive synopsis of how Goldman Sachs and its leadership are being “front footed” in setting an example for social equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 6: Integrating an Offsite Renewable Purchase into Your Energy Risk Strategy with Gregory
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, two “dinosaurs in the industry” Peter Kelly-Detweiler and Greg Kosier — former colleagues at Constellation with nearly 50 years in the industry between them — talk about how buyers manage their energy risk in terms of legacy buying, the way it used to be done, and today’s renewable power purchase agreements. There’s a wealth of knowledge to be gained when you have the chance to listen in on a conversation between people who have been in the industry as long as these gentlemen have. Make sure you tune in and consume all the wisdom they have offered up.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 4 - The Purpose Driven Organization
It’s not uncommon these days to hear talk of businesses, large and small, developing a purpose statement that has to do with its societal responsibility. Why is that and how should business leaders think about it? But a more important question is this: How does the issue of organizational purpose magnify and support what is happening in the renewable energy movement? To answer that question, Smart Energy Decisions founder, John Failla invited author and consumer expert Jeff Fromm to discuss the issue, along with David Smart, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BioStar Renewables, a company that’s taking this issue of “purpose” very seriously with Jeff’s help.
Catch up with Smart Energy Voices
Take some time to catch up with Smart Energy Voices, a new podcast series from Smart Energy Decisions featuring conversations with leaders of the energy transition. The first five episodes feature interviews with executives from General Motors, Novartis, and Goldman Sachs and topics including Diversity in the Energy Space, and Purpose Driven Organizations. New episodes are available every Friday.
