Energy Impact

Energy Impact

By Bret Kugelmass, Energy Impact CenterScienceTechnology
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Energy Impact episodes

  • Ep 78: Sameer Reddy - Managing Partner, Venture, Energy Impact Partners

    1. Sameer's background, growing up in Gainesville, Florida, and how childhood trips to India shaped his outlook on energy and environment

    2. The varying paths of breaking into venture and how sitting in on utility board conversations developed Sameer's energy understanding

    3. The importance of harnessing the corporate ecosystem to help companies scale

    4. Energy Impact Partners' exciting launch of the "Elevate Fund"

    44 min
  • Ep 77: Maud Texier - Head of Clean Energy and Carbon Development, Google

    1. How clean energy influenced Maud's big move from France to the Bay Area and the skills she learned throughout her early career journey

    2. An optimistic and realistic look at the inner workings of the energy industry

    3. Maud's current role at Google and an exploration of their climate-focused goals for 2030

    4. A discussion of carbon-free energy, data centers, PPAs, and more

    44 min
  • Ep 76: Miranda Ballentine - CEO, Clean Energy Buyers Association
    1. Miranda's start in clean energy and the history of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
    2. How decarbonization is approached in both the public and the private sectors
    3. The impressive services CEBA offers and how the organization assists its many customers
    4. A deep dive into Scop 1, 2 and 3 emissions and how they tie into a company's energy impact
    42 min
  • Ep 75: Alex O'Cinneide - CEO and Founder, Gore Street Capital
    1. Alex's self-described eclectic academic background and his eventual discovery of finance
    2. The founding of Gore Street Capital and how Alex views the industry of energy transition
    3. A reflection on COVID, government funding, and what it could all mean for the climate crisis
    4. A discussion of infrastructure investing and the technology of the future
    33 min
  • Ep 74: Alicia Seiger - Stanford University
    1. Alicia Seiger's background and her experience growing up near the esteemed Stanford University
    2. A deep dive into Alicia's climate interests and how her entrepreneurial spirit led her back to Stanford, this time as a Graduate student
    3. A lesson on overcoming challenges and skepticism in the climate workspace
    4. Alicia's explanation of carbon accounting, emissions liability management, and more

    55 min
  • Ep 73: Ryan Hobert - The United Nations Foundation
    1. Ryan Hobert talks about his time at The United Nations Foundation and the organization's mission
    2. A look at The United Nation Foundation's Sustainable Development Goals and who should be paying attention to them
    3. The world's climate goals, COP, and how it all comes together in the name of climate policy
    4. A discussion of energy independence and energy security
    46 min
  • Ep 71: Thomas Biddinger - Calibrant Energy

    1. Thomas' early career working in the solar business

    2. A deep dive into Calibrant Energy's work and how they emerged as a joint venture between Macquarie and Siemens

    3. A look at the types of projects Calibrant is working on

    4. Thomas' vision for the future of the clean energy transition

    46 min
  • Ep 70: Andrew Beebe - Obvious Ventures

    1. Andrew Beebe talks about his early career and his introduction to energy

    2. How Andrew transitioned from entrepreneurship to working in the venture space

    3. A deep dive into Obvious Ventures' work and their newest fund

    4. Andrew's vision for the future of the clean energy transition

    54 min
  • Ep 69: Gareth Burns - Equinor Ventures

    1. Gareth Burns explains his career with Equinor, working across various aspects of the business

    2. Equinor Ventures' role within Equnior's business and the evolution of the broader company

    3. A deep dive into Equinor Ventures' work and what makes them unique as a corporate VC

    4. Gareth's vision for the future of the clean energy transition

    49 min

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The Energy Impact Podcast features world-renowned experts across international energy policy and project finance along with regular news updates leading journalists specializing in energy innovation.

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