Path to Zero

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 CEO Jeremy Harrell appeared first on Propane.

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 Robert Stout of the Natural Gas Innovation Network appeared first on Propane.

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. The post 7.6 – The Future of Power May Be Behind the Meter with Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy appeared first on Propane.

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 first on Propane.

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.

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 and How to Fix It with Bill Shireman appeared first on Propane.

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 deliver reliable, affordable power in a system that’s becoming more complex by the day? The post 7.2 – Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Grid with Becky Klein, Energy Expert and Former Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas appeared first on Propane.

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 Prices, Data Centers, and the Energy Transition with Energy Policy and Modeling Expert Robbie Orvis appeared first on Propane.

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 built. Cape Station has drawn national attention, including a recent visit from Bill Gates. The post 6.25 – Geothermal Isn’t Niche Anymore: Fervo Energy’s Sarah Jewett on Next-Generation Geothermal appeared first on Propane.

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 & Climate podcast, where he explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping power systems and climate solutions with leaders from government, industry, and academia. The post 6.24 – Columbia’s David Sandalow on How AI Is Reshaping Energy and the Grid appeared first on Propane.

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 research on global oil and gas markets, hydrogen, and the evolving energy transition. His latest publication, Energy Insights 2025, brings together top scholars to tackle the defining issues shaping our energy future, from supply chain resilience and energy security to the rise of data centers and the role of innovation in decarbonization. “What you’re looking at when you read Energy Insights is really a distillation of the research that’s ongoing across multiple verticals within the Center for Energy Studies,” Medlock explains. The post 6.23 – From Wind & Solar to SMRs & Geothermal: Energy Economist Kenneth Medlock Maps U.S. Energy Policy appeared first on Propane.

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 Rock has deployed over a gigawatt of capacity, making it one of the nation’s leaders in resilient energy solutions. The post 6.22 – Microgrids, Resiliency, and the Future of Power with Enchanted Rock’s Joel Yu appeared first on Propane.

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 perspective on innovation, market-driven solutions, and the policy shifts reshaping America’s energy future. The post 6.21 – Breaking the Bottlenecks in America’s Energy Future with Drew Bond of C3 Solutions appeared first on Propane.

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 companies navigate the fast-evolving energy sector. The post 6.20 – Key Energy Trends to Watch: Data Driven Insights from Strategist Jeff Krimmel appeared first on Propane.

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 option for heavy-duty trucks. The post 6.19 – Could Propane Be the New Diesel? Colorado State University’s Dr. Daniel Olsen on an Engine Research Milestone for Cleaner Trucking appeared first on Propane.

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) technology is tackling one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: delivering reliable power when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. The post 6.18 – Why Compressed Air Storage Could Be the Key to 24/7 Renewable Power with Hydrostor CEO Curtis VanWalleghem appeared first on Propane.

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 its global supply chain, the company’s long-term climate goals, and the challenges of bridging the intention-action gap among consumers. The post 6.17 – Sustainability and Supply Chain Innovation with Ann Tracy of Colgate – Palmolive appeared first on Propane.

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 insights into the complex journey toward a low-carbon future. The post 6.16 – Geoengineering as a Last-Resort Climate Strategy with Climate Economist Dr. Gernot Wagner appeared first on Propane.

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 climate policy to this exciting new project focused on bridging research, policy, and practical climate solutions. The post 6.15 – Accelerating Climate Solutions in New York City and Beyond with Dr. Stephen Hammer, CEO of the New York Climate Exchange appeared first on Propane.

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 episode dives deep into how SIP is revolutionizing infrastructure with cutting-edge technology and creative capital. The post 6.14 – Rethinking Infrastructure for a Low-Carbon World with David Gilford of Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) appeared first on Propane.

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 the Techonomy Climate event where she focused on the organization’s innovative work to combat the climate crisis. The post 6.13 – The Critical Role of Forests in Combating Climate Change with Laurie A. Wayburn of Pacific Forest Trust appeared first on Propane.

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 homes that are independent, resilient, and sustainable. The post 6.12 – Environmental, Safety and Resiliency Considerations in Home Building appeared first on Propane.

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 currently on SubStack at Andelman Unleashed, Tucker delves into Andelman's unique perspective on global politics, climate policy, and the ever-shifting energy landscape. The post 6.11 – Energy’s Role in Global Politics with Legendary Foreign Correspondent David A. Andelman appeared first on Propane.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Skills for a New Energy Era: ABB’s Karen Bomber on the Global Workforce’s Shift to Renewable Technologies appeared first on Propane.

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.

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 post 6.04 – Climate Change as a Human Story with Peter Prengaman, Global Climate and Environmental News Director for the Associated Press appeared first on Propane.

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 accelerate a planet-positive future and improve quality of life for all. The post 6.03 – Challenges and Innovations in Grid Modernization with Heather Polinsky, Resilience Global President for Arcadis appeared first on Propane.

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 Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter, which covers how companies and governments are grappling with climate change, diversity, and human rights. Reuters is one of the largest and most trusted news agencies in the world with more than 2,500 journalists covering the news. The post 6.02 – The Evolution of ESG and the Intersection between Climate and Social Justice with Reuters Journalist Sharon Kits Kimathi appeared first on Propane.

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. Her groundbreaking book, Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of our Electric Grid shines a light on how vulnerable America’s energy backbone is becoming. The post 6.01 – Episode 100 Special: The State of the Electric Grid in the Face of Increasing Electrification Demands with Scientist Meredith Angwin appeared first on Propane.

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.

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.

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.

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 Propane.

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 appeared first on Propane.

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 Madonna, CEO of Savant Systems appeared first on Propane.

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 Reuters Energy Transition North America in Houston. The post 5.19 – Changing the Narrative on Carbon with Rachel A. Meidl, Energy & Environment Fellow, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy appeared first on Propane.

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.

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 appeared first on Propane.

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 appeared first on Propane.

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 for Climate Change appeared first on Propane.

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 (WLPGA) appeared first on Propane.

In this episode recorded from Climate Week in New York City, Tucker talks to the head of an international organization whose mission is to eliminate the health impacts from the global transportation sector. The post 5.13 – Is Electrification the Best Solution to Decarbonize the Transportation Sector? With Rachel Muncrief of the International Council on Clean Transportation appeared first on Propane.

Tucker continues his special interviews from Climate Week in New York by getting some insight from an expert on ESG policy and regulation. The post 5.12 – The Intersection of Environmental Policy and Finance with Financial Times Sustainable Views Editor Silvia Pavoni appeared first on Propane.

In this episode, Tucker has the opportunity to talk to one of the nation’s leading academic thinkers on sustainability. The post 5.11 – Columbia Climate School’s Dr. Steven Cohen on How We Solve Our Environmental Problems Without Destroying the Economy appeared first on Propane.

In this episode recorded from Climate Week in New York City, Tucker talks climate science with Dr. Steven E. Koonin, Professor at NYU and former Undersecretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy in the Obama administration. The post 5.10 – A Closer Look at Climate Data with Theoretical Physicist Dr. Steven Koonin appeared first on Propane.

In his series of interviews from Climate Week in New York City, Tucker looks at the role of technological change in altering the global energy system with a true thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability. The post 5.09 – NYU Research Professor Amy Myers Jaffe on Curbing Climate Change with Digital Technologies appeared first on Propane.