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The influx of VC money in the 2006-2011 timeframe ignited what is now known as Cleantech 1.0; a boom, and trough, that have some people worried that today's frothy investment cycle may be headed for another sharp correction.

In this extended episode, Paul interviews Jon Guerster of Activate Capital to understand how VC firms are thinking about today's Climatetech 2.0 - and the risks and opportunities of investing into this huge market. 

Activate Capital - https://activatecap.com 

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Paul sits down with Joe Aamidor of Aamidor Consulting to discuss Smart Building Management Systems. The built environment is a huge contributor to global emissions. But energy efficiency and weatherization solutions can only go so far in reducing the carbon from these facilities. Smart Building Management Systems step in to optimize the remaining energy usage and support a further decarbonization.

For those interested in learning more about smart buildings, here is the McKinsey blog referenced in the episode.

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/industrials-and-electronics/our-insights/laying-the-foundation-for-success-in-the-connected-building-era

And here is Aamidor Consulting's website

https://www.aamidorconsulting.com 

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In this extended episode, Paul interviews Molly Bauch, head of US Energy Transition Services for Accenture. The two discuss the challenges that residential homeowners and businesses have faced in their journey toward clean energy - and what will be needed as the impacts from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation start to be felt. 

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