Path to Zero
by Propane Education & Research Council
Path to Zero is a podcast focused on clean energy and the journey toward a low-carbon future. Zero emissions is a goal we can all get behind, but how do we meet the growing energy demands of the world AND reduce carbon in the atmosphere?
Episodes
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7.13 – Where Energy, Climate and the Economy Collide with Marketplace’s Caleigh Wells
The post 7.13 – Where Energy, Climate and the Economy Collide with Marketplace’s Caleigh Wells appeared first on Propane.
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7.12 – Can Quantum Computing Help Solve Our Toughest Energy Problems? With UT Austin geophysicist Mrinal Sen
The post 7.12 – Can Quantum Computing Help Solve Our Toughest Energy Problems? With UT Austin geophysicist Mrinal Sen appeared first on Propane.
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7.11 – Why Houston Wants to Lead the Next Era of Energy with Sophia Cunningham of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative
The post 7.11 – Why Houston Wants to Lead the Next Era of Energy with Sophia Cunningham of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative appeared first on Propane.
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7.10 – Turning Wasted Heat into Reliable Power with Kanin Energy CEO Janice Tran
Kanin Energy is tapping an often-overlooked energy resource: heat already being produced by industrial facilities. The company is using it to generate carbon-free electricity, lower energy costs and help meet growing power demand. The post 7.10 – Turning Wasted Heat into Reliable Power with Kanin...
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7.9 – De-Bottlenecking America’s Energy Infrastructure with National Petroleum Council’s John Dabbar
National Petroleum Council President John Dabbar says America's biggest energy challenge may not be developing new technologies—it's building the infrastructure needed to deliver them. The post 7.9 – De-Bottlenecking America’s Energy Infrastructure with National Petroleum Council’s John Dabbar...
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7.8 – America Needs More Energy. Can We Build It Fast Enough? with ClearPath CEO Jeremy Harrell
On this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker sits down with Harrell, CEO of ClearPath, a conservative clean energy advocacy organization focused on accelerating American innovation to reduce global energy emissions. The post 7.8 – America Needs More Energy. Can We Build It Fast Enough? with ClearPath...
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7.7 – The Overlooked Role of Natural Gas in Decarbonization with Robert Stout of the Natural Gas Innovation Network
On this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker sits down with Stout to discuss natural gas, methane innovation, energy security, data center demand, and why he believes the industry has done a poor job telling its own story. The post 7.7 – The Overlooked Role of Natural Gas in Decarbonization with…
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7.6 – The Future of Power May Be Behind the Meter with Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy
On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Thomas Healy, founder and CEO of Hyliion, a company that has undergone a remarkable transformation. It went from developing electrified powertrains for heavy-duty trucks to creating a new approach to distributed power generation....
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7.5 – AI, Data Centers and the New Anxiety Around the Grid with Houston Chronicle Energy Reporter Claire Hao
On this episode of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Claire Hao, energy and power grid reporter for the Houston Chronicle. The post 7.5 – AI, Data Centers and the New Anxiety Around the Grid with Houston Chronicle Energy Reporter Claire Hao appeared...
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7.4 – The Future of Batteries Might Be Built on Salt with Battery Scientist Shirley Meng
On this episode of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with one of the world’s leading battery scientists, Shirley Meng. The post 7.4 – The Future of Batteries Might Be Built on Salt with Battery Scientist Shirley Meng appeared first on Propane.
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7.3 – Energy’s Policy Whiplash Problem and How to Fix It with Bill Shireman
On this special edition of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Bill Shireman to explore one of the biggest challenges in today’s energy transition—how to move forward in an increasingly polarized world. The post 7.3 – Energy’s Policy Whiplash Problem...
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7.2 – Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Grid with Becky Klein, Energy Expert and Former Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas
In this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker Perkins sits down with Becky Klein, President of Klein Energy, former Chair of the Texas Public Utility Commission, and founder of the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), to unpack one of the most pressing challenges in energy today: How do we...
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7.1 – What 2026 Really Holds for Power Prices, Data Centers, and the Energy Transition with Energy Policy and Modeling Expert Robbie Orvis
As Path to Zero begins a new year, Tucker Perkins sits down with Robbie Orvis to look past the noise of recent headlines and focus on what the data says about where energy markets, electricity prices, and the energy transition are headed in 2026. The post 7.1 – What 2026 Really Holds for Power...
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6.25 – Geothermal Isn’t Niche Anymore: Fervo Energy’s Sarah Jewett on Next-Generation Geothermal
Geothermal is having a breakthrough moment and one of the biggest signals is happening right now in southwest Utah. Fervo Energy has begun developing Cape Station, a first-of-its-kind 500-megawatt next-generation geothermal project that could become one of the largest in the world when fully…
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6.24 – Columbia’s David Sandalow on How AI Is Reshaping Energy and the Grid
In this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins speaks with David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and former senior official at the U.S. Department of Energy, the State Department, and the White House. Sandalow also hosts the AI, Energy &...
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6.23 – From Wind & Solar to SMRs & Geothermal: Energy Economist Kenneth Medlock Maps U.S. Energy Policy
In this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins welcomes Dr. Kenneth Medlock, one of the nation’s leading voices in energy economics and policy. As Senior Director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy,Energy insights 2025 Medlock leads...
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6.22 – Microgrids, Resiliency, and the Future of Power with Enchanted Rock’s Joel Yu
On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Joel Yu, Senior Vice President of Policy and External Affairs at Enchanted Rock, to talk about how microgrids are reshaping America’s energy future. From hospitals and grocery stores to data centers and military bases, Enchanted...
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6.21 – Breaking the Bottlenecks in America’s Energy Future with Drew Bond of C3 Solutions
When it comes to energy policy, Drew Bond believes optimism is warranted — not because challenges are small, but because solutions are within reach. The co-founder, president, and CEO of C3 Solutions (the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions) returned to Path to Zero to share his...
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6.20 – Key Energy Trends to Watch: Data Driven Insights from Strategist Jeff Krimmel
On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins talks with Jeff Krimmel, energy strategist, consultant, and founder of Foundations of Energy and Business of Energy newsletters. With experience spanning oil & gas, renewables, and industrial strategy, Jeff’s data-driven perspective helps...
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6.19 – Could Propane Be the New Diesel? Colorado State University’s Dr. Daniel Olsen on an Engine Research Milestone for Cleaner Trucking
In a milestone moment for clean transportation, Dr. Daniel Olsen of Colorado State University joined Tucker to share promising results from a multi-year research project aimed at determining whether propane could rival diesel in efficiency—while also offering a cleaner, more cost-effective fuel...
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6.18 – Why Compressed Air Storage Could Be the Key to 24/7 Renewable Power with Hydrostor CEO Curtis VanWalleghem
In this special edition of Path to Zero, recorded at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Summit in New York City, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Curtis VanWalleghem, co-founder and CEO of Hydrostor. The conversation explores how Hydrostor’s innovative compressed air energy storage (CAES)...
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6.17 – Sustainability and Supply Chain Innovation with Ann Tracy of Colgate – Palmolive
In this edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins speaks with Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive. Recorded at the Techonomy Climate Event at the City Winery in New York City, this insightful conversation explores how Colgate-Palmolive integrates sustainability across...
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6.16 – Geoengineering as a Last-Resort Climate Strategy with Climate Economist Dr. Gernot Wagner
In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Dr. Gernot Wagner—a prominent climate economist at Columbia Business School. The conversation spans teaching, cutting-edge policy, and controversial climate interventions like solar geoengineering, offering listeners deep...
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6.15 – Accelerating Climate Solutions in New York City and Beyond with Dr. Stephen Hammer, CEO of the New York Climate Exchange
In a special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins dives deep into the innovative work being done at the New York Climate Exchange with Dr. Steven Hammer, its founding CEO. As a former senior policy advisor at the World Bank, Dr. Hammer brings a wealth of experience in international…
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6.14 – Rethinking Infrastructure for a Low-Carbon World with David Gilford of Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP)
In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins takes us to Climate Week in New York City for a fascinating conversation with David Gilford, Head of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP). From the Techonomy Climate event at City Winery, the…
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6.13 – The Critical Role of Forests in Combating Climate Change with Laurie A. Wayburn of Pacific Forest Trust
This special episode from the Techonomy conference in New York City during Climate Week features Laurie A. Wayburn, co-founder and president of the Pacific Forest Trust. She shares her decades of experience as a pioneer in forest conservation and sustainability. Wayburn was one of the speakers at...
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6.12 – Environmental, Safety and Resiliency Considerations in Home Building
Tucker takes listeners on a journey into the latest innovations in sustainable home construction. Recorded from the 2024 Southern Living Idea Home in Kiawah River, South Carolina, the episode brings together industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of residential building to create…
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6.11 – Energy’s Role in Global Politics with Legendary Foreign Correspondent David A. Andelman
In this special episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins brings us insights from New York City during Climate Week. Joined by the acclaimed journalist David A. Andelman, a foreign correspondent with an illustrious career at major media outlets like The New York Times, CBS News, CNBC, CNN and...
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6.10 – Turning Daily Habits into Climate Action with Reuters Journalist and Author Eduardo Garcia
In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Eduardo Garcia, an author and award-winning renewable energy reporter for Reuters. The post 6.10 – Turning Daily Habits into Climate Action with Reuters Journalist and Author Eduardo Garcia appeared first on Propane.
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6.09 – Renewable Natural Gas for Cleaner Heavy-Duty Trucking with OPAL Fuels’ Co-CEOs Jonathan Maurer and Adam Comora
Tucker Perkins dives into the world of renewable natural gas (RNG) with the co-CEOs of OPAL Fuels, Adam Comora and Jonathan Maurer. The post 6.09 – Renewable Natural Gas for Cleaner Heavy-Duty Trucking with OPAL Fuels’ Co-CEOs Jonathan Maurer and Adam Comora appeared first on Propane.
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6.08 – Renewable Hydrogen’s Role in the Energy Transition with Ana Quelhas of EDP Renewables
Tucker welcomes Ana Quelhas, Managing Director for Hydrogen at EDP Renewables, to discuss the growing role of renewable hydrogen in achieving global decarbonization goals. The post 6.08 – Renewable Hydrogen’s Role in the Energy Transition with Ana Quelhas of EDP Renewables appeared first on Propane.
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6.07 – From Diesel to Decarbonization: Port Newark’s Jim Pelliccio on the Commitment to Cleaner Air
In this episode of Path to Zero podcast, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Jim Pelliccio, the President and CEO of Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT). The post 6.07 – From Diesel to Decarbonization: Port Newark’s Jim Pelliccio on the Commitment to Cleaner Air appeared first on Propane.
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6.06 – Transforming Skills for a New Energy Era: ABB’s Karen Bomber on the Global Workforce’s Shift to Renewable Technologies
In a special edition of the Path to Zero podcast, recorded from the Reuters Global Energy Transition event in New York City, host Tucker Perkins engages in a compelling conversation with Karen Bomber, Chief Commercial Officer for the Energy Industries Division at ABB. The post 6.06 – Transforming...
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6.05 – NYU Professor Dr. Carolyn Kissane on Optimism and Pragmatism in the Energy Transition
In a special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins welcomes Dr. Carolyn Kissane, an esteemed authority in energy and climate policy. The post 6.05 – NYU Professor Dr. Carolyn Kissane on Optimism and Pragmatism in the Energy Transition appeared first on Propane.
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6.04 – Climate Change as a Human Story with Peter Prengaman, Global Climate and Environmental News Director for the Associated Press
In a special episode of Path to Zero, recorded at the Reuters Global Energy Transition event in New York City, host Tucker Perkins delves into the intricate and human side of climate change with Peter Prengaman, the Global Climate and Environmental News Director for the Associated Press (AP). The...
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6.03 – Challenges and Innovations in Grid Modernization with Heather Polinsky, Resilience Global President for Arcadis
In a special edition of Path to Zero, recorded from the Reuters Global Energy Transition event in New York City, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Heather Polinsky, the Global President for Resilience for Arcadis. The Dutch sustainable design, engineering and consulting company’s mission is to...
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6.02 – The Evolution of ESG and the Intersection between Climate and Social Justice with Reuters Journalist Sharon Kits Kimathi
In this episode, you’ll hear about a new way to stay on top of the latest news on climate change impacts and solutions. Our guest joining us from London is Sharon Kits Kimathi, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and Energy Editor at Reuters. She created and manages the content for the...
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6.01 – Episode 100 Special: The State of the Electric Grid in the Face of Increasing Electrification Demands with Scientist Meredith Angwin
In this special show celebrating the 100th episode of Path to Zero, Tucker invited back one of his most popular guests. Meredith Angwin is a renowned author and expert on energy and the electric grid. We get the latest analysis from Angwin on the current health and future of the electric grid.…
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5.25 – Driving Innovation to Decarbonize Utilities with Emerson’s Robert Yeager
Tucker discusses the key drivers behind the decarbonization of power with the President of Power and Water Solutions for Emerson at the Reuters Energy Transition Summit in Houston. The post 5.25 – Driving Innovation to Decarbonize Utilities with Emerson’s Robert Yeager appeared first on Propane.
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5.24 – Earth Day Special-Decarbonizing the Nation’s Largest Municipal Fleet with Keith Kerman, NYC Chief Fleet Officer
Tucker welcomes a special guest to celebrate Earth Day 2024 and also makes a significant announcement about the release of his upcoming book. The post 5.24 – Earth Day Special-Decarbonizing the Nation’s Largest Municipal Fleet with Keith Kerman, NYC Chief Fleet Officer appeared first on Propane.
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5.23 – Turning Flared Methane into Computing Power with Chase Lochmiller, CEO of Crusoe Energy
Tucker talks about climate innovation with the co-founder of an energy technology company that captures stranded energy (gas flaring) to power modular data centers. The post 5.23 – Turning Flared Methane into Computing Power with Chase Lochmiller, CEO of Crusoe Energy appeared first on Propane.
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5.22 – Sage Geosystems CEO Cindy Taff on Groundbreaking Geothermal Storage Technology That Makes Renewable Energy Cost-Effective
Geothermal systems are poised to make a huge impact on climate change, according to Tucker’s guest in this episode of Path to Zero podcast. The post 5.22 – Sage Geosystems CEO Cindy Taff on Groundbreaking Geothermal Storage Technology That Makes Renewable Energy Cost-Effective appeared first on...
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5.21 – The Electric Sector’s Efforts to Decarbonize and Enhance Resiliency with Edison Electric Institute’s Emily Fisher
In this episode of Path to Zero podcast, you’ll get an update on how the nation’s electric utilities are working to reduce emissions with emerging technologies. The post 5.21 – The Electric Sector’s Efforts to Decarbonize and Enhance Resiliency with Edison Electric Institute’s Emily Fisher…
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5.20 – Home Automation as a Power Resilience and Decarbonization Tool with Bob Madonna, CEO of Savant Systems
Tucker continues his Reuters Energy Transition Summit episodes by speaking with Bob Madonna about the smart energy revolution he envisions and how the grid can keep up with increasing electrification demands. The post 5.20 – Home Automation as a Power Resilience and Decarbonization Tool with Bob...
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5.19 – Changing the Narrative on Carbon with Rachel A. Meidl, Energy & Environment Fellow, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
Tucker has a fascinating conversation with an expert who stresses the importance of a systems approach to achieve sustainability. Dr. Rachel A. Meidl is an Energy & Environment Fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute, a non-partisan public policy think tank. Tucker caught up with Dr. Meidl at...
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5.18 – Grid Reliability and the Future of Renewables with Ed Hirs, Energy Fellow at the University of Houston
In this episode, Path to Zero listeners get to hear from one of the nation’s leading experts on energy markets and the electric grid. The post 5.18 – Grid Reliability and the Future of Renewables with Ed Hirs, Energy Fellow at the University of Houston appeared first on Propane.
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5.17 – Heliogen CEO Christie Obiaya on Decarbonizing Industry with AI-Enhanced Solar Thermal Energy
Tucker continues his conversations from Reuters Energy Transition North American in Houston with the leader of a company on a mission to decarbonize industry to help solve climate change. The post 5.17 – Heliogen CEO Christie Obiaya on Decarbonizing Industry with AI-Enhanced Solar Thermal Energy...
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5.16 – The Father of Environmental Justice, Dr. Robert D. Bullard, on the Progress and Challenges of the Movement
Path to Zero kicks off a series of interviews recorded from Reuters Energy Transition North American in Houston with a special episode focused on environmental justice. The post 5.16 – The Father of Environmental Justice, Dr. Robert D. Bullard, on the Progress and Challenges of the Movement...
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5.15 – CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent David Pogue on How to Prepare for Climate Change
In this episode from Climate Week in New York, you’ll get some practical advice on how to adapt to climate-related extreme weather from David Pogue, New York Times Bestselling selling author and CBS News Correspondent. The post 5.15 – CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent David Pogue on How to Prepare...
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5.14 – LPG’s (Propane) Role in Cutting CO2 Emissions with James Rockall, CEO of the World LPG Association (WLPGA)
Tucker continues his conversations with participants in Climate Week by talking to James Rockall, who for more than 20 years, has been a leader with the World LPG Association. The post 5.14 – LPG’s (Propane) Role in Cutting CO2 Emissions with James Rockall, CEO of the World LPG Association…
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Path to Zero is a podcast focused on clean energy and the journey toward a low-carbon future. Zero emissions is a goal we can all get behind, but how do we meet the growing energy demands of the world AND reduce carbon in the atmosphere?
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