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This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm’s Mike Casey.

This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Monika Gerhart, executive director at Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association, who is championing clean energy benefits and opportunities in a region well known for its fossil fuel legacy. Monika orchestrated an event last week where various businesses and trade associations held panels on several topics, one of which being how to handle energy demand for huge data centers. Erin Greeson made this nomination, and she noted to never underestimate Louisianians. Congratulations Monika! 

This Week in Cleantech — February 6, 2026 

1. China’s Solar Power Capacity on Course to Surpass Coal This Year — Bloomberg
2. Google Is Spending Big to Build a Lead in the AI Energy Race – WSJ
3. Texas’ Grid Holds Up During Winter Weather — Inside Climate News
4. Surge in public charging infrastructure defies EV slowdown — Axios
5. The Super Safe, Super Expensive Nuclear Fuel That’s Making a Comeback — Heatmap News

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