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Exploring the intersection of energy, finance, and innovation

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    #138: The Electricity Affordability Challenge with Allison Clements

    How do we keep electricity affordable while meeting rising demand? In this episode of Experts Only, Jon Powers sits down with Allison Clements, former Commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, for a timely conversation on the growing electricity affordability challenge. They discuss what is driving higher power costs, how aging grid infrastructure and extreme weather are straining the system, and why the rapid growth of data centers is accelerating the need for solutions. Allison also shares insights from her time at FERC, including the importance of transmission planning, interconnection reform, and creating rules that allow new technologies to compete. The conversation also explores what states, regulators, and industry leaders can do now to improve reliability, expand capacity, and build a more efficient and affordable grid. This episode covers: - the root causes of the electricity affordability crisis - how data centers are changing grid planning and power demand - the role of transmission, storage, and distributed energy resources - where federal and state policy can move faster - what it will take to build a more reliable, affordable energy system Listen now to hear Allison’s perspective on one of the most important energy issues facing the country today.

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    #137: Abigail Ross Hopper on the Solar Decade and What Comes Next

    Abigail Ross Hopper joins Experts Only for her final interview as CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association. In this conversation with Jon Powers, she reflects on nearly a decade leading SEIA through extraordinary growth, political turbulence, and the transformation of solar from a fast-rising technology into a central force in America’s energy future. Jon and Abby discuss the industry’s evolution over the past 10 years, from trade fights and policy uncertainty to the rise of domestic manufacturing, storage, and stronger political engagement across the clean energy sector. They also talk candidly about what the industry still needs to do to compete, communicate its value, and build lasting influence in Washington and beyond. It’s a thoughtful look back at one of the most consequential eras in solar—and a forward-looking conversation about what comes next.

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    # 136: Underwriting the Energy Transition: Why Insurance Matters for Clean Energy with Sara Kane

    In this episode of Experts Only, host Jon Powers sits down with Sara Kane, Executive Vice President, Power & Renewables Practice Leader at CAC Group, part of The Baldwin Group. While insurance may not be the first thing people associate with climate solutions, it plays a critical role in enabling the growth of renewable energy. Sara shares how the insurance industry evaluates risk for solar, wind, and energy storage projects—and why that risk management is essential for financing and scaling clean energy infrastructure. Jon and Sara discuss the evolution of renewable energy insurance, how natural disasters and extreme weather are reshaping risk models, and why closer collaboration between insurers and developers is key to building more resilient energy systems. The conversation also explores Sara’s career path from studying environmental science at Duke and Yale to becoming one of the early underwriters in the renewable energy insurance market. Finally, Sara shares powerful stories from her volunteer work with GivePower, including recent projects bringing solar power and clean water to communities in Nepal, Kenya, and the Philippines. Topics covered include: - Why insurance is essential to financing renewable energy projects - How climate risk is reshaping the insurance industry - Lessons from underwriting early solar and wind projects - Building more resilient clean energy infrastructure - Expanding energy access through solar microgrids Thank you for listening!

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    # 135: Understand The Battle over Energy Affordability with the former Secretary of Energy

    On the podcast Experts Only, host Jon Powers interviews Jennifer Granholm, former Michigan Governor and U.S. Secretary of Energy, about her journey from civil rights law to political leadership focused on job creation and clean energy innovation. She discusses her efforts to transition Michigan’s automotive sector toward clean energy and her later work in the federal government to strengthen U.S. clean energy manufacturing. Granholm emphasizes the importance of federal policy in competing globally—especially with China—and highlights the Inflation Reduction Act’s role in spurring a wave of new clean energy factories across the U.S. She also addresses challenges around electricity pricing, rising demand from data centers, and the need for regulatory reforms that incentivize utilities to prioritize efficiency. Closing the conversation, Granholm reflects on leadership and the importance of fighting for policies that advance affordability, innovation, and long-term clean energy progress.

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    #134: Ten Years of CleanCapital with Thomas Byrne

    We are back with a new episode of Experts Only, a podcast exploring innovative climate change solutions through conversations with industry leaders, hosted by Jon Powers, co-founder of CleanCapital and former chief sustainability officer under President Obama. We’re excited to relaunch the podcast with a compelling discussion with Thomas Byrne, co-founder and CEO of CleanCapital. They'll reflect on CleanCapital’s ten-year journey, highlighting our strategy of organic growth and operational efficiency that has led to over 500 megawatts of operating assets, with a projection of 700-800 megawatts by year-end. Key achievements include early financing from John Hancock, partnerships with major investors like BlackRock, and a recapitalization of our corporate debt facility from $300 million in 2021 to $800 million in 2023. Our credibility is built on transparent collaboration with developers and partners. With advancements in battery storage and community solar, CleanCapital is poised to raise billions in corporate capital by 2030, reinforcing our leadership in the clean energy sector. Thank you for joining us! Enjoy the conversation.

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    #133: How Corporate Procurement Could Be Blindsided by Scope 2 Changes

    Welcome back to the show, Roger Ballentine, President, Green Strategies, Inc. Our show has been on a  bit of a hiatus but we are coming back with a vengeance, driven by the conversation you're about to listen to. We are following what's happening in Washington constantly, as the tax bill and the Trump Administration are trying to drive change to our industry. But there's a secondary fight that we're tracking now - major changes are coming to green house gas emission accounting. This is critical in terms of how companies buy and measure their renewable energy. If these changes go forward, they can be as detrimental to our market as losing the investment tax credit or some of the anti-IRA efforts that are being pushed in Washington today.  Please also read our blog on how to take action as soon as you can. The timing is really important, and it has to happen now. Thank you for tuning in! We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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    #132: with Lynn Abramson, Expert in Bipartisan Engagement on Clean Energy Policy

    In our first episode of 2025, Experts Only host Jon Powers speaks with Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), about effective advocacy strategies for engaging the 119th Congress and Trump Administration. CEBN is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that serves as a bridge to federal energy policies and programs for more than 8,200 small business and community leaders across the nation. In this conversation, Lynn particularly focuses on combatting divisive narratives around clean energy tax incentives. She highlights the decades of bipartisan support that have led to these credits, and the fact that the majority of these investments have gone to Republican districts. She also discusses the transformational impact they have had on small businesses—and the need for business and community leaders to express their priorities to their elected officials. Learn more about these topics in this accompanying post from CEBN. Tune into the conversation and learn more about CEBN’s strategy and impact in their 2024 Annual Report. (Note: This episode was recorded a week prior to the inauguration so does not touch upon any developments in the early days of the Trump Administration.)

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    #131: Live from RE+: Thinking Outside of the Box: Envisioning Our Clean Energy Future

    The maturation of clean energy policy, technology, and finance has paved the way for a sustainable future. Now, in the face of escalating weather events that are placing our energy infrastructure at risk, we all have an important role to play in advancing decarbonization efforts. By leveraging investments and policy frameworks, there's an opportunity to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster the growth of clean energy sources. This interactive session will highlight case studies demonstrating both feasibility and economic viability in transitioning to renewables, even in the most unconventional of cases. Moderator: - Jon Powers, President, CleanCapital Panelists: - Jaime Carlson, Head of Commercialization and Market Risk, SB Energy - Sean Gallagher, Senior Vice President, Policy, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) - Peter Muhoro, PhD, SEPA Board Member & Chief Strategy, Technology and Innovation Officer, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative - Marta Stoepker, Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Qcells

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    #130: Solar in Alaska? Understanding Growing Opportunity

    Host Jon Powers sits down with Jenn Miller, CEO of Renewable IPP, an Alaska-based renewable energy developer that we partner with at CleanCapital. Under Jenn's leadership, RIPP is creating the next frontier of opportunities in Alaska. They discuss the challenges Jenn and her team are facing in Alaska, the opportunities that solar presents, and how to grow and scale a company like RIPP in the current market. Both Jon and Jenn will be at RE+ in September. To set up a meeting, please visit cleancapital.com/re-plus-2024.

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    #129: The State of the Inflation Reduction Act, 2 Years In, with Abby Hopper

    Welcome back Abby Hopper, President & CEO at Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), to the show! Abby and our host Jon Powers reflect now that we're two years into the Inflation Reduction Act. They discuss what it was like to see it pass, the opportunities and challenges of the past two years, and how it's going. We're looking forward to joining SEIA at RE+ in Anaheim, CA this September! Make sure you register for this conference. It's the go-to event to engage with the solar and storage industry. See you there!

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    #128: Unpacking Colorado's 2024 Legislative Session

    Our guest host, ScottySolar, is back by popular demand! This week, he welcomes COSSA's Mike Kruger, President & CEO, and Ellen Kutzer, General Counsel, to the show. This year, Colorado passed several bills and a suite of policy changes that will expedite the deployment of distributed energy resources and help the state meet its ambitious decarbonization targets. You'll hear from the dynamic duo at the front lines of Colorado's march toward a carbon-free energy future. Mike and Ellen unpack what happened during the 2024 legislative session and explore the emerging opportunities in Colorado's clean energy economy. Thanks for tuning in!

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    #127: Unpacking the Proposed Decision on Community Solar in CA

    Welcome back to Experts Only Podcast! There’s been a lot of excitement about unleashing a community solar market in California, and the potential to make it one of the most equitable community solar programs in the country. However, a March 4th proposed decision by the California Public Utilities Commission has put a community-solar plan backed by lawmakers, pro-solar groups, environmental-justice advocates, unions and homebuilders in jeopardy. This episode, our guest host, Scott Elias, better known as "ScottySolar," welcomes Derek Chernow from the Coalition for Community Solar Access, Matthew Freedman from The Utility Reform Network, and Alexis Sutterman from the California Environmental Justice Alliance to unpack the effort to revamp California's community solar market amidst the CPUC's proposed decision. Thank you for listening! For more information: - Comments of the Coalition for Community Solar Access on Proposed Decision Modifying Green Access Program Tariffs and Adopting a Community Renewable Energy Program: https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Efile/G000/M527/K884/527884666.PDF - Former FERC Chair and CCSA challenge Proposed Decision on California community solar in opening comments: https://communitysolaraccess.org/news/former-ferc-chair-and-ccsa-challenge-proposed-decision-on-california-community-solar-in-opening-comments - Our Sun. Our Power. California: https://oursunourpower.com/state/california/

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    #126: The 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook with Lisa Jacobson and Tara Narayanan

    Welcome back to Experts Only for our annual interview about the 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook! Our host Jon Powers welcomes Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), back to the show for her 7th appearance! He also welcomed Tara Narayanan, Lead Analyst, US Regional Trends at BloombergNEF, for her inaugural interview! They discuss the Factbook, which is published by the BCSE, in partnership with BloombergNEF. This Factbook is the best compilation of data in our industry in terms of investment, manufacturing, production, mobility, and more. You can download the Factbook at https://bcse.org/market-trends/. Thanks for listening!

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    #125: with Lynn Abramson, Expert in Understanding the State of Clean Energy

    Happy Women's History Month! Welcome to the show Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy Business Network. Lynn and her organization annually release a report on the state of clean energy, which dives into the numbers of how we are impacting states at the local level for jobs, investment, and deployment. Tune in to hear Lynn and Jon's conversation around advocacy, the industry's impact, and challenges we're facing. Check out the report at cebn.org. Thank you Lynn for being on the show, and thank you for listening!

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    #124: with Kelly Worden, Expert in Investing in Healthy Sustainable Buildings

    Thank you for being on the show, Kelly Worden, VP, ESG and Investing for Health at IWBI! Kelly and our host Jon Powers dive into the world of ESG and healthy buildings, a space in which Kelly is an expert. Tune into have a better understanding of the connection between public health and our buildings, as well as the emergence of ESG, and how we measure those things -- both at the portfolio level for investors and the building level so people can demand better buildings to work in. The progress that we are making in this space is important for all of us. Thank you for tuning in!

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    #123: Exploring the Current State of the Inflation Reduction Act with Expert Rob Diamond

    Welcome back, Rob Diamond, Partner, Capitol Counsel! Rob and our host Jon Powers worked together in the Obama Administration. Rob is focused on building an infrastructure practice to help people understand the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the IRA, and how to access those dollars and get them moving into your community. Rob and Jon discuss where we are today in terms of the implementation of these generational pieces of legislation. Thank you for listening!

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    #122: Watts Next? Solar & Storage Dynamics in 2024

    2023 brought successes and surprises for the clean energy industry. From major impacts on the economy by adding over 20,000 jobs since last year to navigating the challenges deals face due to rising interest rates, the capital and debt markets – renewable energy has been battling to keep the ground gained. Despite these challenges, the clean energy transition continues to progress and our industry remains resilient. As we look to welcome 2024, the CleanCapital executive team shared what they believe should be prioritized, elevated, and executed to level up the efforts in clean energy and achieve industry-wide goals. In this webinar Jon Powers, President, Melinda Baglio, General Counsel & Chief Investment Officer, Paul Curran, Chief Development Officer, and Zoe Berkery, Chief Operating Officer, discussed: - How future of deals will be determined by markets - Why diversifying energy projects will create success - How the market needs to be prepared to meet demands (both in jobs and power) - Share stories that matter to the industry, not just marketing (Please note that this webinar was filmed on December 13th just before the Fed announcement regarding rate cuts in 2024).

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    #121: with Greg Ridderbusch, Expert in Utilities

    We are back with new Experts Only episodes after taking a break after RE+. In this episode, our host Jon Powers interviews Greg Ridderbusch, CEO of Connexus Energy. He just announced his retirement after leading one of the most interesting utilities in Minnesota, helping to drive the energy transition. Utilities play a significant role in: - moving forward, driving, and scaling renewable energy - bringing more to the grid - helping to manage the grid in a way that's reliable and affordable Hear Greg's vision of where we're headed, and the opportunities and challenges ahead. We are ramping back up for 2024, and we thank you for tuning in!

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    #120: LIVE from RE+ 2023 with Jigar Shah

    Welcome back to the show, Jigar Shah, Director, DOE Loan Programs Office. You've heard from Jigar, a commercial financing expert, before in Experts Only Podcast #104. Now, hear from him LIVE at RE+ with Experts Only host Jon Powers. "This recording took place at the PowerUp Live Podcast Stage at RE+ Las Vegas in 2023. PowerUp Live is where attendees can top-up on all things energy, featuring interviews with clean energy experts and conversations with podcasters around the industry. - SunCast Media" Thank you for tuning in!

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    #119: IRA Anniversary: Reviewing One Year of Clean Energy Policy, Finance, and Technology

    In 2023, the world experienced extreme weather events from rising ocean temperatures to detrimental wildfire smoke to the hottest consecutive days the Earth has ever seen. However, renewable energy is at a historical moment in time where policy, technology, and finance have aligned in a way to make a generational impact against the climate crisis. Thanks to the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) over the last year, the industry has built significant momentum. We are witnessing a generational opportunity to drive both public and private sector investment into clean energy solutions. Tune in as Jon Powers, President of CleanCapital, is joined by Thomas Byrne, CEO of CleanCapital; Alex McDonough, Partner at Pioneer Public Affairs; and Marta Stoepker, Director of Public Relations at Qcells discuss the following: - Why the clean energy transition is at an historic inflection point as policy, technology, and finance align. - How the IRA has reshaped climate policy, and navigating those real-time policy changes. - How U.S. manufacturing of clean energy technology is increasing and what more to expect based on the IRA incentivizes for Domestic Products. - Understanding how climate legislation is unleashing billions of dollars in private capital to build assets like solar and energy storage.

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    # 118 with Barney Schauble, Expert in Understanding Climate Risk

    Welcome Barney Schauble, Chairman of Nephila Climate, to Experts Only! During this episode, Barney and host Jon Powers discuss the exciting future for the clean energy industry. Barney and Jon dive into insurance -- not just insurance on our assets, but also how we're insuring the broader risk of climate. Barney is also Chair of the Board of Ceres (a non-profit devoted to sustainable capitalism). He has been working in this space, both on the risk side and the capital markets side, for his entire career. They explore how he ended up working in climate, and the importance of thinking about risk and how we can better do it across the market. Tune in to hear more about the the work that needs to be done to ensure that we can address these issues overall in the climate crisis.

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    #117 with Roger Ballentine, President of Green Strategies, Inc.

    Welcome back Roger Ballentine, energy and sustainability strategist, to the show. Roger first appeared on Experts Only five years ago. Listeners got to know Roger as he discussed his experience in the clean energy space, helping to form the conversation around climate the last few decades. 106 podcast episodes have passed since then, and we're grateful to have him back on the show! During this episode, Roger and host Jon Powers discuss the Clean Air Task Force's report: "Modernizing How Electricity Buyers Account and are Recognized for Decarbonization Impact and Climate Leadership." Tune in to hear more about the work this report is trying to affect, and Roger's work at Green Strategies, Inc. Thank you for listening!

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    with Zoe Berkery, CleanCapital's Chief Operating Officer

    Welcome Zoe Berkery, CleanCapital's very first employee, to the show! Zoe and host Jon Powers go way back to their days working at The White House together when she was an intern. Zoe is now an emerging leader in the clean energy space. They discuss her career, the growth of CleanCapital, and how she navigates the challenges of managing hundreds of megawatts of distributed generation for the company. How does asset management need to change to help CleanCapital scale? Tune in to learn!

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    Experts Only Podcast #115 with Paul Curran, Expert in Turning Brownfields into Brightfields

    Host Jon Powers welcomes his longtime industry colleague Paul Curran, CEO of BQ Energy, to the show. BQ Energy is brownfield and landfill developer. They've developed hundreds of megawatts of wind and solar. CleanCapital acquired BQ Energy in June 2022 to scale up what they were already doing. Hear more about the unique work of turning brownfields to brightfields. Paul explains that you have to know what you're doing -- but the potential to solve the climate crisis and utilize the under-utilized, or impossible, land that are brownfields and landfills could be a critical piece of the climate crisis solution. Paul was doing renewables well before renewables were cool. Tune in to hear more from him! Thanks for listening!

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    The 2023 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook with Lisa Jacobson & Ethan Zindler

    Host Jon Powers welcomed Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), and Ethan Zindler, Head of Americas for BloombergNEF, back for their sixth annual conversation about the Sustainable Energy in America 2023 Factbook. This conversation is an annual tradition that covers the data in the Factbook, highlighting where the industry is today. The Factbook has been published every year for over a decade, so now you can track the growth in the market over the last 10 years. Tune in as Jon, Lisa and Ethan look both backwards and out of where the market is. The Factbook is available to download here: https://bcse.org/market-trends/. Thanks for listening!

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    Episode #113 w/ Joe Bryan, Chief Sustainability Officer & Senior Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. DOD

    Host Jon Powers welcomes Joe Bryan, Chief Sustainability Officer & First Senior Advisor to the Secretary, United States Department of Defense. Joe is an expert in creating change and doing interesting, innovating things both internally and externally, and he brings out the Department as a leader in both the markets and internationally. This conversation brings our host back to his days of working at the Pentagon with Joe. He was excited to dive back in and see the work Joe is doing to bring change on the issues they care about. Welcome to the show, Joe!

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    Podcast #112: with Tax Expert Elizabeth Crouse and IRA Expert Elizabeth Gore

    In August Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a landmark climate and clean energy bill. Six months later, we're asking: where are we now? We recently hosted a webinar titled "How is the Inflation Reduction Act Affecting Clean Energy Developers" for listeners to better understand how the rollout of IRA policies will impact clean energy developers. - What are the steps to full implementation? - What progress has been made on tax and other key policy levels within the administration? CleanCapital's Jon Powers was joined by Tax Expert Elizabeth Crouse and IRA Expert Elizabeth Gore to recap recent & upcoming announcements and the exciting potential outcomes for solar and storage developers. Hosted by: - Jon Powers President, CleanCapital Panelists: - Elizabeth Crouse Tax Partner & Co-Lead of Power, K&L Gates - Elizabeth Gore Senior Vice President, Political Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund

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    Podcast #111 with New Energy Economy Expert Governor Bill Ritter Jr.

    Experts Only Podcast is back for Season 2! Welcome Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., the 41st Governor of Colorado, who served from 2007 to 2011. He founded and now leads the Center for the New Energy Economy at Colorado State University. Governor Ritter and our host Jon Powers discuss the way policy and markets emerge, and the work they're doing to help create the environment for the clean energy industry to thrive. Thanks for tuning in!

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    Podcast #110: Understanding the Department of Commerce Tariff with Abby Hopper

    The US Department of Commerce recently opened an investigation into whether solar cell and module manufacturers are circumventing US import tariffs on Chinese solar products. The potential impact of these tariffs can significantly affect solar and storage developers pipelines. Thanks for tuning in for a conversation with Solar Energy Industry Associations President & CEO Abby Hopper to understand the Department of Commerce Auxin Solar Tariff situation and what actions we should all be taking to create a positive outcome.

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    Experts Only Podcast #109: with Christian Møller-Holst, Expert in Net Zero Travel

    Hear an expert’s outlook on the new frontier of sustainable travel. Host Jon Powers welcomes Christian Møller-Holst , CEO & Founder of Goodwings, to the show to discuss how businesses can book and manage a net zero travel strategy. Thank you for listening!

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    Podcast #108 with Kara Mangone, Global Head of Climate Strategy at Goldman Sachs

    Did you know that ESG approaches are being utilized by companies representing 80% of the world's GDP? Tune in to hear from Kara Mangone, Global Head of Climate Strategy at Goldman Sachs. Kara joins host Jon Powers to discuss the roadmap for #ESG through 2030 along with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new rules and the effect they'll have on the industry. We hope you enjoy this deep dive on the state of ESG and its future. Thanks for listening!

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    Podcast #107: The 2022 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook with Lisa Jacobson & Ethan Zindler

    Host Jon Powers was thrilled to welcome back Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), and Ethan Zindler, Head of Americas for BloombergNEF, for their fourth annual conversation about the Sustainability in America 2022 Factbook. Learn from the experts about the Sustainable Energy in America 2022 Factbook, which chronicles the progress of clean energy in 2021, as well as the latest market & policy trends of the US energy economy. The Factbook is available to download here: www.bcse.org/factbook. Thanks for listening!

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    Experts Only Podcast #106 with Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Expert Rob Diamond

    Welcome Robert Diamond, Partner, Capitol Counsel, LLC, to Experts Only Podcast. Rob joined his longtime friend and our host, Jon Powers, for an in-depth conversation on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which was signed into law last year. During this episode, Rob, who leads the agency's infrastructure practice, explains the opportunities clean energy and climate companies have to access the $1.2 Trillion, and how they can take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thanks for listening!

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    Experts Only Podcast #105 with Taite McDonald, Expert in Commercializing Energy Technology

    Host Jon Powers welcomes Taite McDonald, Partner at Holland & Knight for an expert discussion on commercializing energy technology.

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    Experts Only Podcast #104 with Commercial Financing Expert Jigar Shah

    Welcome Jigar Shah, Director, Loans Program, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), to Experts Only Podcast. Jigar joins host Jon Powers for an expert conversation on the unique American approach to commercial financing. Tune in to learn how Shah's team will support the commercialization of technology that has been developed and demonstrated in the U.S. and scale it up to meet ambitious global decarbonization goals.

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    Podcast #103: Direct Pay: What it Means for Solar & Storage Developers

    During this important webinar, hear from the experts: - Jon Powers (President & Co-founder, CleanCapital) - Melinda Baglio (Chief Investment Officer & General Counsel, CleanCapital) - Shannon Maher Bañaga (Spokesperson, The Partnership for Clean Energy Investment) - Christopher Mathey (Federal Policy & Business Development, Stem, Inc.) - Joshua R Baribeau, CFA (VP of Finance & Corporate Treasury, Ameresco) Learn what direct pay is, how we expect it to move the clean energy industry forward, its status in Congress, and what you can do to help during this critical time in the Solar+ Decade. Tune in to hear more.

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    Podcast #102 with J.C. Kibbey, an Illinois Clean Energy Advocate for NRDC

    Welcome JC Kibbey, Illinois Clean Energy Advocate at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), to Experts Only Podcast. Illinois recently passed a monumental piece of legislation, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, signed by Governor J. B. Pritzker. This Act presents a binding 100% carbon-free energy standard by 2045 and establishes Illinois as a national leader in clean energy policy. JC Kibbey has been monumental in pushing this legislation forward. Tune in to hear host Jon Powers' discussion with Kibbey, a clean energy advocate, as they discuss the opportunities the Act presents for investing and developing clean energy in Illinois. Thanks for listening!

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    Experts Only Podcast #101 with Sustainable Capital Expert Trenton Allen

    Welcome Trenton Allen, Managing Director and CEO of Sustainable Capital Advisors, and Member of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, to Experts Only Podcast. Tune in to hear host Jon Powers' discussion with Allen, an expert in sustainable capital. Thanks for listening!

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    Podcast #100 with Decarbonization Expert Jan Vrins

    Host Jon Powers welcomes Jan Vrins, Global Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure Segment Leader, Guidehouse, to the show for our 100th episode. Tune in to learn more from an expert on decarbonization.

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    Experts Only Podcast #99: with Climate Investment Expert Ted Roosevelt V

    Experts Only Podcast #99: with Climate Investment Expert Ted Roosevelt V by CleanCapital

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    Understanding Direct Pay with Shannon Maher Bañaga and Frank DeRosa

    Host Jon Powers welcomes Shannon Maher Bañaga, Managing Director, Public Affairs, Energy & Natural Resources at FTI Consulting Strategic Communications and Frank DeRosa, Senior Policy Advisor at 8minute Solar Energy, for an expert conversation on Direct Pay for clean energy investment and the advocacy efforts of the Partnership for Clean Energy Investment.

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    Experts Only Podcast #97: Learn About Flow Battery Technology with Eric Dresselhuys, CEO, ESS Inc.

    Host Jon Powers welcomes Eric Dresselhuys, ESS Inc. CEO, to Experts Only for an important conversation about flow battery technology. Tune in to hear more from an energy storage expert.

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    Experts Only Podcast #96: with Energy Efficiency Expert Cullen Kasunic

    Welcome Cullen Kasunic, Chief Financial Officer & Head of Project Finance at BlocPower to Experts Only. Cullen joins host Jon Powers to address energy efficiency in climate change and climate justice. Tune in to hear from a renewable energy finance leader!

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    Experts Only Podcast #95: Understanding Cyber Threats with Cyber Security Expert Richard Hummel

    Welcome Richard Hummel, Manager, Threat Research at Arbor Networks, the security division of NETSCOUT, to Experts Only Podcast. Hear from a #cybersecurity expert as he joins host Jon Powers to discuss #cyberthreats and #cyberattack prevention in the #energy industry. Tune in for this alarming–but important–discussion.

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    Experts Only Podcast #94: with Climate Finance Expert Stacy Swann

    Welcome to the show, climate finance expert Stacy A. Swann, CEO of Climate Finance Advisors. Stacy joins host Jon Powers to discuss how her consultancy helps firms measure, manage, and prepare to disclose climate risk. She also provides her expert insight on how federal and state governments are moving on climate risk policies. Thanks for listening!

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    Podcast #93: With Energy Storage Expert John Carrington, CEO of Stem, Inc.

    Podcast #93: With Energy Storage Expert John Carrington, CEO of Stem, Inc. by CleanCapital

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    Experts Only Podcast #92: LIVE from the RISE Consortium with Dawn Lippert

    Welcome Dawn Lippert, CEO, Elemental Excelerator & Innovation, Emerson Collective, to Experts Only. Dawn, a.k.a. the Bruno Mars of clean energy, spoke with host Jon Powers live during the RISE Consortium. Hear from an expert on funding the improvement of systems that impact the planet and people's lives through energy, water, agriculture, transportation, and beyond.

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    Experts Only Podcast #91: A Preview of the Virtual ACORE Finance Forum with Greg Wetstone

    Welcome Greg Wetstone, President and Chief Executive Officer at American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), to Experts Only Podcast #91 for a preview of the virtual ACORE Finance Forum. Hear from the expert on the state of the renewable energy industry and where it's headed. Tune in!

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    Podcast #90: How the Department of Defense is Approaching Clean Energy with Michael Wu

    Podcast #90: How the Department of Defense is Approaching Clean Energy with Michael Wu by CleanCapital

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    Podcast #89: Carbon Pricing 101 with Derek Walker

    Host Jon Powers welcomed Derek Walker, Vice President, U.S. Climate at Environmental Defense Fund, to the show to explain carbon pricing. Hear from an expert on #CarbonPricing: its history, implementation, and influence on the #cleanenergy industry.

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