Race to Net Zero
Welcome to Race to Net Zero.
Hosted by John Failla, Smart Energy Decisions Founder.
Made in partnership with NRG Energy
Race to Net Zero is a six-episode series by NRG and Smart Energy Decisions featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions. Throughout the series, host John Failla will interview industry experts and share actionable energy measures your business can implement and carbon reduction success stories to help you on your race to net zero. If you’re interested in taking a deeper dive into the topics discussed and learn more about where your peers are on their journeys, download the 2022 State of Decarbonization report at nrg.com/zero.
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Episode 6: A team you can count on
Airdate: December 22nd, 2022
Guests: Scott Hart, Head of Sales for NRG Business
The Race to Net-Zero podcast is a six-episode series featuring conversations with energy industry experts and businesses committed to net-zero carbon emissions. In this season’s final episode, host John Failla introduces Scott Hart, Head of Sales for NRG Business. They discuss the state of net-zero, the future of the journey, and the importance of collaboration for net-zero success. Listen in to learn more.
Episode 5: Choosing action: NRG's journey to net-zero
Airdate: November 8th, 2022
Guests: Jeanne-Mey Sun, Vice President of Sustainability at NRG Energy
The Race to Net-Zero podcast is a six-episode series featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions. In this episode, host John Failla introduces Jeanne-Mey Sun, Vice President of Sustainability at NRG Energy. They discuss the depth of NRG’s work in sustainability, as evidenced by NRG’s comprehensive 2021 sustainability report published this summer. Listen in to learn more.
Episode 4: It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon: Challenges to net-zero
Airdate: October 25th, 2022
Guests: Kevin Arritt, Director of Renewable Strategy and Advisory for NRG
Greg Kandankulam, Director of Sustainability Advisory for NRG
The Race to Net Zero podcast is a six-episode series featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions. In this episode, host John Failla introduces Kevin Arritt, Director of Renewable Strategy and Advisory for NRG, and Greg Kandankulam, Director of Sustainability Advisory for NRG. They discuss their perspectives concerning current hurdles on the path to net-zero and what tools are available for large energy customers to build a customized approach. Listen in to learn more.
Episode 3: Making your move: The evolution of renewable energy
Airdate: October 11th, 2022
Guests: Chris Pennington, Iron Mountain Data Centers
Tracy Ross, NRG Energy
The Race to Net Zero podcast is a special, six-episode series centered around your net-zero journey. Host John Failla introduces Chris Pennington, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Iron Mountain Data Centers, and Tracy Ross, Vice President of Sales, West Region at NRG Energy as they share how the renewable energy market is shifting with the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, new solutions, and a more customized approach to reaching net-zero emissions. Listen in to learn more.
Episode 2: Outlining your journey: Houston's landmark Climate Action Plan
Airdate: September 27th, 2022
Guests: Priya Zachariah, City of Houston
Greg Kandankulam, NRG
In this episode, host John Failla sits down with Priya Zachariah, Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer for the City of Houston, and Greg Kandankulam, Director of Sustainability Advisory at NRG. They discuss the importance of the sustainability goal-setting process and programs the city of Houston has implemented to achieve its ambitious public commitments. Listen in to learn more.
Episode 1: The Starting Point: Key Drivers of the Net Zero Movement
Airdate: September 13th, 2022
Guests: Lynda Clemmons, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions at NRG Energy
The Race to Net Zero podcast is a unique, six-episode series centered around your net-zero journey. In this premiere episode, host John Failla introduces Lynda Clemmons, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions at NRG Energy. Smart Energy Decisions is thrilled to partner with NRG on this extraordinary educational project for the industry. Listen in to learn more.
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