No need to jinx anything and say we’re out of the pandemic - but let’s call it what it is - life has shifted back into normal and thus the folks at CleanTX, namely Co-Chair Melissa Miller and longtime Board of Director Raina Hornaday shifted into CleanTX Promo mode and kicked off the month of June criss-crossing the state from Lubbock to Austin to Dallas and back to kick off the Summer of CleanTX and introduce the new chapter model. In addition to hearing from Melissa in this episode, earlier this month at GridNEXT Lubbock we chatted with the fellas at Lubbock Power and Light to discuss the incredible job they did with their ISO switch last year and the 30 percent of power that’s still left. We also caught up with Argenis Bilbao from GLEAMM and the great job his team did with co-hosting the event in Lubbock and finally we chatted with the man, the myth, the energy legend - Peter Kelly-Detwiler. If you’d like to know more about CleanTX and are interested in joining, go to the website today - CleanTX.org. Enjoy the show!

There’s folks who tout the Energy Transition and then there’s Jane Stricker. The 20-year BP vet spent the last 15 years of her time with the Oil and Gas giant in Houston before retiring and taking a role leading the Energy Transition charge for the Greater Houston Partnership in January. In the six months since all she’s done is lead the comprehensive effort to establish Houston as not just an oil and gas town - but the premier destination for all things Energy Transition - not just in the US but the globe. In our episode, Jane shares the challenges Houston faces yet discusses the headway the Bayou City continues to make, the importance of the second Forum for Global Energy taking place June 28-30 and why Houston has to be a hub for clean energy investment, workforce development and more. It’s a great listen from a professional who has seen several sides of the Energy Transition and is dedicated to making sure all hands are on deck to position Houston as the true Energy Capital of the World.

We welcome Preston Ochsner from Ochsner Interests to The Power Connect for his thoughts on how ERCOT is holding up despite record demand - through ONE day of Summer. He tells us how renewables and natural gas are finding ways to work together and how the views of using both are evolving. And finally, Ochsner gives a blunt assessment of Bitcoin's use and bottom and whether or not he thinks ERCOT will continue to meet the hellish demand that promises to rise as the Texas summer wears on.

Bob Keefe is no stranger to a good story. A journalist for more than 20 years covering everything from climate to Amazon, Keef’s eye for a story that needs to be told culminated in his first book - ‘Climatenomics’ - which discusses in-depth the economic impact - and possibilities of climate change. Now Executive Director at E2, a non-profit for the advancement of productive economic and energy policies, Keefe sits down with Fred to talk about how the book came about, how policy holds a vital key to fixing climate change and that along with the challenges posed by this global threat - there’s a new world of possibilities - but the message has to be relayed. It’s a great discussion with a seasoned reporting vet - and the smooth, conversational tone of Climatenomics reflects that.

In perhaps the most enjoyable episode I’ve ever done, we welcome to the program Don Owens, a lifelong entrepreneur, lawyer, author, engineer, innovator and overall great human being who brings an infectious energy to climate change and clean energy. Founder and CEO of HNO Green Fuels, Owens created the LEEF2 which is aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the shipping sector through application to large scale diesel engines and generators. In addition, he’s made it his personal mission to reduce Black Carbon, which he has dubbed - ‘an Enemy to the Planet.’ Bold statement? Absolutely, but after you listen to Owens, you’ll quickly discover there’s no mincing of words - and he’s determined to get the word out about black carbon and the destruction it’s doing to the planet.

Be sure to check out Don’s book - ‘Burn Fuel Better’ - and learn more about his initiatives and businesses at hnogreenfuels.com and donclimateowens.com. Enjoy the Show.

You have to start somewhere with a new podcast, and we found a great way to kick off the new show with veteran Texas energy attorney Jonathan Grammer. The former Landman was at GridNEXT Lubbock to discuss Carbon Capture and his newest venture, US Carbon Capture. A recent CleanTX Board Member addition, Grammer tells us what he wants out of a good conference, why energy is a patriotic initiative and why joining CleanTX made so much sense.

Power Connect host Fred Davis introduces his brand new show and gives the audience a glimpse into what they can expect from his latest venture. After 128 episodes at his previous stop, The Green Insider, Fred lets his listeners know they have a new audio destination for all things happening in the Energy Transition.