RENEWables A Sustainability Podcast with David Smart
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRENEWables — a podcast focused on the energy landscape of today. Everything from emerging renewable energy technologies to sustainability practices to why brands are changing the way they think, RENEWables is a source for current and dynamic conversation.
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RENEWables Podcast: How Natural Refrigerants Can Drastically Reduce the #1 GHG
April 15, 2021 14:46 - 36 minutes - 67.3 MBDid you know, commonly used HFC refrigerants are super climate pollutants and are growing faster than any other greenhouse gas on the planet? RENEWables talks to Morgan Smith to understand how the NASRC (North American Sustainable Refrigerant Council) is partnering across the industry with a goal to make climate-friendly, natural refrigerants a feasible business choice for the nearly 38K U.S. supermarkets. From coordinating incentives, to providing technician readiness, to championing legisl...
RENEWables Episode 25: How Natural Refrigerants Can Drastically Reduce the #1 GHG
April 15, 2021 14:46 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBDid you know, commonly used HFC refrigerants are super climate pollutants and are growing faster than any other greenhouse gas on the planet? RENEWables talks to Morgan Smith to understand how the NASRC (North American Sustainable Refrigerant Council) is partnering across the industry with a goal to make climate-friendly, natural refrigerants a feasible business choice for the nearly 38K U.S. supermarkets. From coordinating incentives, to providing technician readiness, to championing legisl...
RENEWables Podcast Episode 24: A Big Legislative Win for the Bioeconomy
March 26, 2021 00:43 - 36 minutes - 67 MBRENEWables welcomes back Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick Townsend, an international project finance lawyer with over 45+ years in the energy, chemical and infrastructure space. His leadership across the renewables industry has proven to be instrumental in making impactful legislative changes to USDA and DOE programs that have helped bioeconomy developers secure federal funding needed to support new and ground-breaking technologies. Riedy’s vast and in-depth knowledge provides his clients the critic...
RENEWables Episode 24: A Big Legislative Win for the Bioeconomy
March 26, 2021 00:43 - 36 minutes - 20.8 MBRENEWables welcomes back Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick Townsend, an international project finance lawyer with over 45+ years in the energy, chemical and infrastructure space. His leadership across the renewables industry has proven to be instrumental in making impactful legislative changes to USDA and DOE programs that have helped bioeconomy developers secure federal funding needed to support new and ground-breaking technologies. Riedy’s vast and in-depth knowledge provides his clients the critic...
RENEWables Episode 23: NFI Industries Strives to Be Green Inside & Out
March 18, 2021 01:37 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBAs one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) companies in the country, NFI Industries values the use of clean technology — aiming to not only decrease its own carbon emissions but its customers' as well. Energy and Sustainability Manager David Crist explains how the company’s growing solar portfolio and electrification program to transition fleet vehicles to EV are just some of the important steps to helping its customers achieve a more sustainable supply chain. From transportation to r...
RENEWables Episode 22: Helping C&I Customers Increase Sustainability & Reduce Grid Reliance
March 11, 2021 17:36 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode of RENEWables, we talk shop with Sean Andrews, CPO and Head of Sustainability at E-Volve Energy, and learn how his team strives to help commercial and industrial clients strategically manage risk and reduce the amount of energy being used from the grid. As technology costs continue to come down, the opportunity for better economics and wide spread adoption of renewable energy goes up. And because of that, BioStar & Evolve agree that collaboration is essential to tackling big ...
RENEWables Episode 21: How Mandating TX Weatherization Will Help Solve Future Grid Failures
March 04, 2021 19:21 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBExtreme Texas Cold Causes Grid Failure | What Happened & Planning For the Future In this RENEWables episode, local Texan and Amperon CEO, Sean Kelly, shares his industry expertise (along with his personal experience) surrounding the days of the February cold snap. He explains how this wasn’t a black swan event and data scientists predicted the extreme conditions. Kelly believes mandatory winterization and a small cost increase across all utility users is the key to preventing future tumultu...
RENEWables Episode 20: Part 4 of 4 - The Importance of Soil Health, Effects of Nitrogen & BioStar’s SuperSix™ Liquid Organic Fertilizer
February 11, 2021 18:59 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this episode of RENEWables, we conclude our four-part series with a science lesson from Dr. Jerry Hatfield, an agricultural research plant physiologist with a 45+-year industry career. He explains why carefully evaluating the soil plant atmosphere continuum is an important foundation to optimizing the “living system,” to not only improve crop production efficiency but also produce the food needed to sustain the population around the world. Soil health and soil fertilization are critical t...
RENEWables Episode 19: Part 3 of 4 - BioStar Turns Effluent Waste into Organic Fertilizer — SuperSix™
February 05, 2021 00:35 - 42 minutes - 24.6 MBThis RENEWables episode dives deep into the weeds of organic farming and how the continued spike of the organic industry is calling for increased soil health, soil fertility and growing better crops. Allen Philo, an organic farming expert with a vast knowledge in soil science, explains how BioStar’s SuperSix™ patented organic liquid fertilizer functions differently than others. Its all-natural form increases soil microbiology, which in turn increases overall soil health. In fact, SuperSix i...
RENEWables Episode 18: An Insider’s Look at America's Evolving Waste Economy - Renewable Natural Gas Provides a New Solution to Landfills
January 26, 2021 22:34 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWe continue the RENEWables series, “An Insider’s Look at America’s Evolving Waste Economy,” with BioStar’s Peter Goehausen and learn how companies entrenched in the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) industry are equally as connected to the Waste to Energy sector. Reimagining waste streams to create products that are reengineered into valuable assets, is not only environmentally beneficial but a major economic driver. We spotlight BioStar’s San Bernardino WtE plant and demonstrate how it helps CA ...
RENEWables Episode 17: (1 of 4 Part Series) Organic Farming & BioStar's Patented SuperSix Organic Liquid Fertilizer
January 22, 2021 15:14 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis RENEWables episode kicks off the first of a 4- part series look at BioStar’s Organics business — a success story that’s been 12 years in the making. From within, we unpack BioStar’s origin story, the evolution of our patented SuperSix Organic Liquid Fertilizer, and why SuperSix has become such an invaluable asset to organic farmers across the U.S. John Martin, COO and President of our Organics team, has truly pioneered his way through the market and provides a fascinating look back at t...
RENEWables Episode 16: VETAL Won't Leave Your Energy Questions Unanswered
January 07, 2021 17:49 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBFor authentic conversationalists, there’s always a great opportunity to ‘give and get’. Shira Parnes, founder of VETAL, joins RENEWables and shares how her continued quest for true understanding of what’s best for a customer has helped the growth of her energy-focused organization. Collaboration is at the heart of VETAL and a methodology that’s used, both internally and externally, to simplify the market — with a goal to filter out solution-based options that drive impactful change across cl...
RENEWables Episode 15: Advancing Critical Human Infrastructure
December 17, 2020 19:56 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this episode of RENEWables, Black & Veatch’s Brian Sifton explains how the 105-year-old engineering and construction firm continues to evolve its business across key environmental topics to advance critical human infrastructure. With a trusted reputation as a technology integrator, BV sees its role as bringing people together to solve problems and make projects happen. Clients representing a variety of segments, all over the world, look to BV to derisk and deploy new technologies and expl...
RENEWables Episode 14: Understanding Deregulated Power
December 03, 2020 18:55 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBOn this episode of RENEWables, Eli Sachs, of Freepoint Energy Solutions, explains the fundamentals of the deregulated market and the parties responsible for bringing electricity directly to the end user’s doorstep. For both residential and commercial/industrial, the deregulated market decouples the energy transmission from the distribution and the consumption — allowing companies like Freepoint to help customers with their ability to choose a power source. And with more customers looking tow...
RENEWables Episode 13: The Future of the Bioeconomy
November 19, 2020 15:44 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MBThis episode of RENEWables features tenured attorney and partner, Mark Riedy of Kilpatrick Townsend. With an impressive 45+ year career as an international project finance lawyer, Riedy focuses his practice in the renewable energy, chemical and infrastructure segments, helping clients structure highly-complex transactions — turning their projects into a reality. His in-depth regulatory knowledge guides a multitude of trade associations that champion the growth and extension of important gove...
RENEWables Episode 12: Sustainable Brands
November 11, 2020 17:20 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBAs a leading international organization, Sustainable Brands partners with brands to drive corporate innovation while addressing systemic social and environmental challenges AND create market value. This approach to using ‘business for good’ requires a new way of thinking and one SB strives to help companies achieve. In this episode of RENEWables, Director of Business Development, David Hopkins, explains how SB’s corporate membership cultivates a global community of brand innovators and serve...
RENEWables Episode 11: Evolving With Today's Energy Market
November 05, 2020 21:27 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn Episode 11 of RENEWables, Chuck Hurchalla, of Evolution Energy Partners, shares how the his lifetime of experience in the energy sector has culminated into his current role as CEO. As one of the Philadelphia’s fastest growing companies, Evolution’s focus on commodity risk management and engineering helps its clients reduce overall consumption and achieve long-term, permanent savings — a unique approach to managing the market. With partners like BioStar, Evolution aims for continued growt...
RENEWables Episode 11: Manufacturing Sustainability
October 29, 2020 19:51 - 26 minutes - 49.9 MBIn Episode 11 of RENEWables, Sustainable Manufacturing Manager, Jeff Blankman, shares how McCormick, a household brand name, continues to strengthen its sustainability practices across its North American manufacturing supply chain. The large portfolio of brands has established aggressive ESG goals, set to achieve by 2025 — striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water and solid waste to better to support the known science of climate change. Listen in and understand how organizational le...
RENEWables Episode 10: It's A Whole New Grid Out There!
October 15, 2020 17:11 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWith increased focus on renewable energy, climate change and the Grid, there’s more data than ever to measure the market’s future. In this episode of RENEWables, hear how two strangers, an industry expert and a top data scientist, launched a new partnership to merge energy and tech. CEO Sean Kelly explains how Amperon’s expertise in energy procurement helps retail energy providers, utilities, market operators and energy traders navigate the best fit for their profiles, with short- and long...
RENEWables Episode 9: River-Borne Commerce Enhances Sustainable Cities
October 09, 2020 00:32 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBJoin us for this interesting discussion and learn how Kansas City is maximizing one of the its greatest assets to ensure a strong future—From river-borne commerce to the streetcar to the development of the Berkeley Riverfront, this episode covers all things KC! Kansas City is doing some impressive things with transit-oriented development, responsible land use and smart-city growth. On this week’s episode of RENEWalbes, Krishan Purvis of Port KC takes a deep dive into one of the 17 UN Sustai...
RENEWables Episode 8: How Technology is Changing the Energy Market
October 01, 2020 20:22 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBHear from an energy broker who’s career in the oil and gas market has evolved as much as the market itself. Mike Nemer of eRENEWABLE has brought new technology to the sustainability space by offering his customers a real-time, online auction platform for PPA (Power Purchase Agreements) and VPPAs (Virtual Power Purchase Agreements). As corporations continue to set lofty ESG goals, trading virtual energy products, as well as bundled and un-bundled RECs (Renewable Energy Credits) are helping co...
RENEWables Episode 7: Bobby Sight
September 25, 2020 17:05 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this RENEWables episode, Bobby Sight shares how Ford continues to develop sustainable technologies to achieve their RE100 goals by 2023 and how Rob Sight Ford continues to evolve its dealership to ensure success in the automotive industry. Don’t miss this car-talk conversation between two friends! Listen in and subscribe!
RENEWables Episode 7: Sustainability and the Automotive Industry
September 25, 2020 17:05 - 34 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this RENEWables episode, Bobby Sight shares how Ford continues to develop sustainable technologies to achieve their RE100 goals by 2023 and how Rob Sight Ford continues to evolve its dealership to ensure success in the automotive industry. Don’t miss this car-talk conversation between two friends! Listen in and subscribe!
RENEWables Episode 6: Microgrids Bring the Power
September 22, 2020 20:04 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this power-packed episode of RENEWables, Duncan Campbell, VP of Project Analysis at Scale Microgrids, gives us a comprehensive breakdown of microgrids and how they differ from other distributed energy projects. A holistic microgrid approach, which includes solar, battery storage and generators, create systems that equal more than the sum of their parts — achieving the economic, sustainable and resiliency benchmarks customers are coming to expect. Understand the basics between co-generatio...
RENEWables Episode 5: Sustainable Stories From Within
September 22, 2020 20:04 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn Episode 5 of RENEWables, we spotlight a BioStar employee who’s sustainability roots run deep, both personally and professionally. Entrepreneur Chrissy Coughlin has a tenured career building relationships from Washington DC to LA, with small to large companies alike — flying the green flag high and sharing the good-natured work organizations are striving to achieve. “Sustainability” means something different to many, but corporations are intentionally shifting the focus to prioritize speci...
RENEWables Episode 4: ABC's of the Energy Market
September 22, 2020 20:04 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBIn Episode 4, Andrew shares the basics of the U.S. electricity market, the differences between regulated and deregulated power and the entities that deliver that power. He covers demand response and distributed generation and how customers are leveraging the technology to off-set their power load and create revenue. Whether you're green to understanding the nuances of the industry or well-versed in the space, you'll find this conversation worthwhile! Click "Follow" so you don't miss an epis...
RENEWables Episode 3: Solar Today
September 22, 2020 19:58 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn Episode 3, Lila Ontiveros of Freedom Solar, explains why consumers are finding such value in transitioning their power off the grid to a renewable resource. If you're new to understanding the benefits of Solar, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune-in and learn more! Click "Follow" so you don't miss an episode!
RENEWables Episode 2: The Purpose Advantage
September 22, 2020 17:15 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn Episode 2 of RENEWables, author Jeff Fromm unpacks what it means for brands to have Purpose Advantage and how by focusing on specific consumer benefits, brands can create distinguishing attributes and increased marketshare. Smart strategies = Meaningful action = Long-term, positive effects. Click "Follow" so you don't miss an episode!
RENEWables Episode 1: Air Quality
September 22, 2020 16:54 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn Episode 1: "Air Quality", President & CEO of AtmosAir™ Solutions gives us an inside look at how air purification systems are fighting coronavirus head on. Schools, hospitals, sports venues and big corporations alike are taking important strides in delivering clean, safe indoor air to all of those who enter their facilities. Click "Follow" so you don't miss an episode!