ENERGYMATTERS2U and AEE-NE

Join us for a conversation with Zack who just received his AI and ML certification from MIT as we discuss energy, sustainability, weather forecasting, risk mitigation and the growing demands on the power grid to accommodate the growth in AI and electrification.  You will appreciate Zack's unique ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.

Catalyst Power is an independent energy solutions provider (ESCO) specializing in integrating retail energy and distributed energy resources. They use cost-effective, novel energy supply solutions tailored for businesses. Catalyst caters to the underserved middle-market commercial and industrial businesses looking for a more sustainable and cost-efficient way to power their businesses. Using solar, battery energy storage, EV charging, commercial retail electricity, and other state-of-the-art innovations, they empower businesses to grow their positive environmental impact while improving overall efficiency.  https://catalystpower.com/

Founded by two clean energy industry veterans in 2016, Energetic sits at the center of the North American energy transition ecosystem. They are a market leader in expertly assessing projects and helping customers connect with debt capital providers on optimal terms that maximize returns and environmental impact.  https://www.energeticcapital.com/solutions

B2Q provides cost-efficient design services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to minimize construction costs while maximizing long-term energy and operating efficiency. While many engineering firms provide cookie-cutter solutions, B2Q’s seasoned team of design professionals work closely with clients, starting at the concept stage, and tailor solutions to meet their unique budgetary and operating requirements. Their design and project management expertise now includes electric services for customers looking to accommodate upgrades associated with electrification.  https://www.b2qassociates.com/ 

Caelux is on a mission to lower installed costs while improving power production so that solar energy is more affordable and accessible to all.  Cealux not only makes solar power better but allows to deliver energy at a much lower levelized cost of energy than traditional solar.

The Dandelion Energy home geothermal system replaces your home’s existing air conditioning and heating equipment with a powerful heat pump and safe, underground pipes that move heat between the earth and your home.  In the winter, the ground loops move heat stored in the ground into your home. In the summer, the ground loops return heat from your home to the ground.

From easy-to-swap lighting and controls to fully integrated energy plans, Rhode Island Energy provides solutions that help customers lower utility bills and achieve better results with everything from increased productivity to higher employee recruitment and retention rates.

David McDougall has spent the last 15 years of his career dedicated to advancing the adoption of renewable energy and decarbonization. His wide range of sustainability, energy efficiency, and clean energy expertise gives him unique insights to guide net zero plans. He is a LEED AP professional, and a Certified Energy Manager with a mechanical engineering degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. David taught a course titled “Sustainability in the Organization” at Boston University and was the co-founder of the Newburyport Cleantech Center. In addition to sustainability and clean energy, David has expertise in sales and sales management, operational excellence programs, team leadership, customer success, and strategy. He lives in Newburyport with his wife and has 3 kids.  

After years of working for big companies, Nicholas Valorie opened East Coast Renewable Energy, LLC. (ECR). ECR was created to offer what the big companies can offer but with better pricing. How are they able to offer better pricing? Simply put, they don’t have the overhead. Most importantly they are able to work hand in hand with the customer, so people are not a number but rather a member of their business.  

Massachusetts’ nationally recognized energy efficiency programs are now investing in cleaner electric technologies to reduce carbon emissions statewide.  Kevin will review the available opportunities and incentives for C&I customers to upgrade to cleaner electric technologies that include a variety of heat pumps and “custom measures” that may include almost any technology that displaces oil, propane or natural gas-powered equipment or systems.  For additional information on heat pump incentives in Massachusetts visit  https://www.nationalgridus.com/Heat-Pumps  Or check out Mass Save’s Heat Pump Incentives. If you do not live in Massachusetts, please check with your local utility provider for potential incentives on heat pumps and other electrification measures.