Miranda Ballentine, Board Member for Ambient Fuels, a transformative leader with a wealth of experience in the sustainability realm, and former CEO of the Clean Energy Buyers Alliance, shares her insights on propelling the adoption of clean hydrogen and sustainable fuels in today's competitive global landscape. Through both vivid anecdotes and expert advice, Miranda talks with Jacob Susman about the dynamics of change leadership, the critical roles of innovation advocates within organizations, and the race for energy leadership on the world stage. It's a wide-ranging conversation covering strategic alliances, pilot projects, and how courageous leadership can ignite a powerful transition towards a sustainable future.

What are the technical challenges and opportunities in green hydrogen production, transportation, and utilization? Megan Reusser, Hydrogen Technology Manager at Burns & McDonnell, shares insights with Jacob Susman, CEO of Ambient Fuels, on the impact of the 45V production tax credit, the difference between the U.S. and Canadian markets, and the innovative projects driving the industry forward. Whether it's the intricacies of electrolyzer technology, the importance of water and power availability, or the evolving regulatory landscape, this episode offers a deep dive into the factors shaping green hydrogen development.

This episode was recorded in May 2024.

There is no shortage of discussion and excitement around green hydrogen’s future. But many people have wondered when we are actually going to see projects being built. In this episode, Jacob Susman speaks with Brett Perlman, the current CEO of The Center for Houston’s Future, who will be stepping into a new role focused on developing the Houston region’s hydrogen ecosystem. This includes the HyVelocity Hydrogen Hub, which is in line to receive $1.2 billion in Department of Energy funding to develop necessary infrastructure to support the shift to clean hydrogen. It’s a great example of federal funding catalyzing large private investments from industry leaders to get this industry off the ground.

This episode was recorded in February, 2024.

How can collaborations between academia, industry, and government accelerate the transition to a sustainable future? Dr. Naomi Boness, Managing Director of the Stanford Hydrogen Initiative, uncovers insights into how the Initiative is pioneering solutions for seasonal energy storage and grid balancing. In this conversation with Ambient Fuels CEO Jacob Susman, they geek out on innovative electrolyzer tech and delve deep into the key policies shaping the clean hydrogen economy. Learn about real-world applications such as the Port of LA's hydrogen hub and gain valuable insights into academia's role in shaping decarbonization solutions.

This episode was recorded in April 2024.

Deployment to reach net zero will require a lot of private capital. As the wind and solar industries developed, pioneers like John Eber have played a key role in helping developers leverage future tax credits to access much-needed construction capital. In this episode, we discussed the lessons learned from the wind and solar energy markets, structuring deals to attract project financing, and the impact that recent U.S. legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act will have on green hydrogen development.

Correction: John Eber inadvertently said the financing deal for the Sweetwater wind farm in Texas was closed in June 2001, when in fact the correct year and what Mr. Eber meant to say was 2002. 

This episode was recorded in April 2024.
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Ammonia fertilizer has revolutionized agriculture, and is essential to our world food supply. But currently this ammonia is produced from natural gas and leads to heavy carbon emissions – this sector alone accounts for 1.2% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Clean ammonia can be made from green hydrogen, which is produced from water and renewable electricity, allowing us to feed the world’s population while protecting the planet. But currently barriers exist to broadscale adoption. In this episode, Jacob Susman speaks with Mark Behrman, CEO of LSB Industries, about how we can speed up the transition.

This episode was recorded in February, 2024.