Smart Energy Voices
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Smart Energy Voices, an SED podcast, features conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, Smart Energy Decisions founder John Failla digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities and visions for the future.
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Heard at Net Zero Forum: Women in Smart Energy, Ep #100
April 19, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutesWe’re celebrating the 100th episode of Smart Energy Voices with a showcase of women leaders who are driving sustainability in the energy sector. As recorded at the recent Net Zero Forum Spring, 2024 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) winners Renée Yarmy, Eryn Beddoes and Leigh Pearson discuss advancing net-zero efforts, workforce development, the value of mentorship, improving gender diversity in STEM and energy, and their personal motivations. You will want to hear this episode if you are intere...
Seizing the Day: Decarbonization as an Organizational Opportunity, Ep. 99
April 05, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil welcomes back Becky Wacker, the Director of Energy Services Sales at Trane Commercial. In Episode 88, they dug into the challenges and opportunities that commercial building operators face today in light of their decarbonization efforts. In this new episode, Becky discusses how to seize decarbonization as an organizational opportunity and provides a framework for navigating complexity and prioritizing where to turn decarbonization into a co...
An Entrepreneur's Journey in Clean Energy, Ep #98
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil speaks with Brittney Boyd, founder and CEO of the Energy Equity Group (EEG). Brittney shares her personal journey, from growing up in a low-income neighborhood to becoming an influential figure in the clean energy industry, and delves deeper into the mission and goals of the Energy Equity Group. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Energy Equity Group’s mission and goals (07:41) Role of corporate partnerships (09:...
Energy and Equity with Emily Schapira, Ep #97
February 23, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Emily Schapira, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. She’s also a recent winner of the DEI Impact award in the Catalyst for Change category. They discuss how the Philadelphia Energy Authority is making great strides in the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Learning about the Philadelphia Energy Authority [01:25] Emily’...
Heard at NZF #4 Insights from the Health Care Sector, Ep #96
February 09, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutesAt its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series focuses on energy customers in healthcare. The interviews feature Scott Czubkowski, the National Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxcel Facilities, and Cory Pouliot, the Senior Director of Facilities Operations at Boston Medical Center. You will want to hear this episode if you ...
Heard at NZF #3 Insights from the Commercial Sector, Ep #95
January 26, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutesAt its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series features interviews with energy customers in the commercial space. The guests are Joshua Witte, Director of Energy Sustainability and ESG at Dollar Tree stores, Rebecca Hensley, Senior Manager of Environment Programs at CSX, and Gary Hilber, Chief Sustainability Officer at Local Bounti. You wil...
Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA, #94
January 12, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutesAt Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its North American portfolio. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... IKEA’s sustainability goals [01:36] Renewable solutions f...
DEI Impact Awards Part 2, Ep #93
December 15, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutesOn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, we continue to highlight the winners of the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing power users driving the energy transition while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We speak with Sandeep Blah about the PSE&G Clean Energy Jobs Program, Bambi Ingram about the success and educational value of the UAB Solar House and Sustainable Community project, and Scott Gerba and Ashif Hassan about the Colin Powell Bloom Energy Fellowship. Each of these winners...
DEI Impact Awards Part 1, Ep #92
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutesAt its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions hosted the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing large power users’ company-wide efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion while powering the energy transition. This two-part series will celebrate the winners of these awards and highlight their efforts. The DEI Impact Awards were sponsored by NRG. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Energy-saving programs for public housing in the US [02:05] Funding opp...
Sustainability, Reliability, and Security while Managing Costs- a View from Microsoft & Constellation Ep #91
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutesAt Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Michelle Lancaster, Microsoft’s Director of Global Sustainability Strategy and GTM, and Chuck Hanna, Vice President of National Accounts and Solutions Sales, gave a keynote discussing how Microsoft is working with Constellation to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy reliability – all while managing costs. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Sustainability and renewable energy partnerships [03:49] Reliabili...
Heard at Net Zero Forum Insights from the Higher Education Sector Ep #90
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutesAt its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode features conversations with energy customers in higher education. This series of interviews aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration to help them on their clean energy journeys. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Michigan State’s energy transition plan [03:01] Energy challenges at...
Heard at the Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Industrial Sector Ep #89
October 06, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutesAt its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. Today’s inaugural episode features conversations with multiple energy customers in the industrial energy space. This series of interviews aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration to help them on their clean energy journeys. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Sustainability challenges for Mohawk...
The value of a holistic approach to decarbonizing your building infrastructure, with Becky Wacker Ep #88
September 08, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, produced in partnership with Trane, host Debra Chanil welcomes Becky Wacker. Becky is the Director of Energy Services Sales for Trane Commercial Americas. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that commercial building operators face today in light of decarbonization. Disclaimer: Trane does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material is for informational purposes only and it should not be relied on for tax, legal, or accounting...
Leadership Renewables and Water Conservation, with Alise Porto Ep #87
August 25, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Alise Porto, SVP of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives at Switch and two-time winner of SED’s WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award. They discuss how Switch has driven sustainability through innovative water conservation and renewable energy initiatives. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Alise’s journey to Switch [02:28] The Regional Water Improvement Pipeline [04:10] Switch’s ESG strategy...
Developing an Innovative Clean Energy Financing Tool, with Abby Johnson Ep #86
August 11, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Abby Johnson. Abby is President of both Abacus Property Solutions and the Virginia PACE Authority. She is a winner of the 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award in the category of Industry Veteran. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Founding the Virginia PACE Authority [02:17] How does PACE work? [06:04] Managing public/private partnerships [09:56] Early wins and barriers [11:26] Working ...
University of New Mexico's Unique Energy Solution, with Matt Cherrin Ep #85
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Matthew Cherrin, Vice President of Lobo Energy Incorporated - a company owned by the University of New Mexico. Matthew explains this innovative business model and the university’s $140 million conservation story. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Matt’s role at Lobo Energy [01:44] Seeing measurable results [05:34] Community buy-in [10:12] Telling the story of sustainability [14:45] Essentia...
Building Corporate Energy Awareness Through Mentorship, with Kulsoom Khan Ep #84
July 14, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Kulsoom Khan, Energy Efficiency Manager at Congebec. Kulsoom won a 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award for the Energy Ambassador Program she created at her company. Kulsoom shares her experience cultivating energy culture buy-in. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Kulsoom’s role at Congebec [02:02] Congebec’s Energy Ambassador Program [07:02] Employee and management buy-in [09:41] Accom...
On The Radar Screen: Emerging Trends and Technologies to Watch, with Peter Kelly-Detwiler Ep #83
June 16, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from Peter Kelly-Detwiler, a long-time friend of Smart Energy Decisions and author of The Energy Switch. Peter discusses new technologies and their advantages, drawbacks, and relative state of maturation, as well as a useful framework for how to think about new technologies and how they might affect enterprises going forward. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The current state of the world o...
Sustainability and the City of Atlanta, with Chandra Farley Ep #82
June 02, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum presented by Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Chandra talks about the importance of public-private partnerships, the value of positive pressure, and viewing sustainability through the lens of environmental justice. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Science-based and community-informed [03:20] The Gran...
Women In Smart Energy Series: Kulsoom Khan, Kate Peterson, and Ibolya Yolas, Ep #81
May 19, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil hosts a panel discussion featuring some of Smart Energy Decisions’ Women in Smart Energy (WISE) Award winners. These women share their paths in energy and sustainability, achievements, and continuing growth as women in the energy industry. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The importance of collaboration [01:52] Going outside of your comfort zone [06:12] Creating allowable paths [10:38] Mentorship programs ...
Getting Creative to Make Net Zero Pencil, with Chris Thurston Ep #80
May 05, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net-Zero forum, featuring Chris Thurston, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Lineage Logistics. As a company with a real vision for what the sustainable warehouse of the future should be, Lineage Logistics focuses on best-in-class energy efficiency, a zero emission or reduced GHG fleet, and investments in infrastructure to distribute excess clean power. Chris explains the compa...
Heavy Duty Cargo Handling Equipment and SSA Marine’s Movement towards Near and Zero-Emissions, with Joe Carrillo Ep #79
April 21, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net-Zero forum featuring Joe Carrillo, Regional Vice President of SSA Marine. Joe brings his “boots on the ground” perspective as the person responsible for implementing the programs that help the company meet its goals. Joe shares SSA Marine’s plans, sustainability goals, projects, and partnerships in California. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The stru...
Meeting Renewable Energy Goals: A Portfolio View, with Quen Howard, Ep #78
March 03, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutesThis episode of Smart Energy Voices is an interview from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum featuring Quen Howard, Indirect Procurement Manager of VF Corporation, and Debra Chanil, Smart Energy Decisions’ Director of Editorial and Research. They discuss the challenges of implementing renewables across a portfolio of consumer brands. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Quen’s position at VF [01:34] VF’s renewables and sustainability goals [02:59...
How General Motors Hit 100% RE in the U.S. a Generation Ahead of Schedule, with Rob Threlkeld Ep #77
February 17, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a special keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum. Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability for General Motors, shares how General Motors reached its 100% renewable energy goal a whole generation ahead of schedule. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... GM’s goals for a zero-emission future [01:35] Renewable goals from leadership [06:50] Th...
McCormick’s Recipe for Success – An 'All of the Above' Sustainability Strategy, with Jeff Blankman
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutesThis episode of Smart Energy Voices is a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum featuring Jeff Blankman. Jeff is the Sustainable Manufacturing Manager for McCormick & Company and is also an Advisory Board member for Smart Energy Decisions. Jeff’s keynote addresses McCormick’s all-of-the-above sustainability strategy and embodies the essence of the unique corporate buyer presentations only found at SED events. For detailed show notes click here You will want to he...
Achieving Net Zero Across Cisco’s Value Chain, with Andy Smith Ep #75
December 16, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a special keynote presentation from the inaugural Net Zero Forum featuring Andy Smith, Senior Manager of Global Energy Management and Sustainability at Cisco Systems. In his presentation, Andy provides a deep dive into the process Cisco recently went through to evaluate, establish and certify its net-zero goal through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Pow...
Today's Net-Zero Challenges in Real Time, with Marianella Franklin, Michal Shepard, and Ryan Spies Ep #74
December 09, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesThis episode of Smart Energy Voices is a panel conversation from Smart Energy Decisions' recent Net Zero forum, moderated by SED's Director of Education Programs, Peter Kelly-Detwiler. The panel covers real-time challenges that companies face on their road to net zero. This conversation is a compilation of comments and notes from peer-to-peer discussions at the event. Peter is joined by Ryan Spies, VP of Sustainability for Clayco, Marianella Franklin, Chief Sustainability Officer at The Unive...
Bank of America’s Approach to Net Zero, with Beth Wytiaz Ep #73
November 18, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares the opening keynote presentation from the inaugural Net Zero Forum, featuring Beth Wytiaz, Net Zero Strategy Executive for Bank of America. Beth is responsible for developing and delivering the financial institution’s environmental strategy to reach net zero before 2050. In this talk, she shares Bank of America’s approach to net-zero framework and how the organization is building a robust strategy and transition plan that covers ...
Michigan State's Renewable Energy Journey, with Dr. Wolfgang Bauer Ep #72
October 21, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Dr. Wolfgang Bauer, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, to discuss the renewable journey he has led at the university. Wolfgang is also an active Smart Energy Decisions Advisory Board member. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Dr. Wolfgang Bauer’s career journey [01:42] The history of power generation at MSU [05:32] MSU’s Energy Transition Plan [14:54] Solar arrays on the c...
Emissions Reduction by Design, with Ryan Spies Ep #71
August 26, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Ryan Spies, Vice President of Sustainability at Clayco. As the closing keynote speaker from Smart Energy Decisions’ Renewable Energy Forum, Ryan spoke about addressing emissions reduction through design and the role renewables should play in decarbonization strategies. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Ryan’s role at Clayco [01:52] Focusing on building [03:15] Embodied carbon [06:10] Concrete ...
City of Cincinnati's Renewable Energy Journey, with Michael Forrester Ep #70
August 05, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Michael Forrester, former Director of Environment and Sustainability for the city of Cincinnati. At SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum, Michael shared his insights on Cincinnati’s strategy of acting like a corporation that led to implementing its 100 MW PPA. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The Green Cincinnati Plan [02:32] The city’s motivation [05:37] Energy initiatives [07:51] Municipal s...
Profiles in Leadership: Dean Nelson and the iMasons Climate Accord, with Dean Nelson Ep #69
July 15, 2022 08:30 - 42 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Dean Nelson, Founder and Chairman of Infrastructure Masons and CEO of Cato. They discuss the creation of the iMasons Climate Accord and the community efforts for diversity and inclusion, education, sustainability, and technology. iMasons Climate Accord will present a workshop on "Decarbonizing Data Center Power" at Smart Energy Decisions' Net Zero Forum, September 12-14 in Phoenix. Click here for more information. You wil...
Leading from Within, with Amy Bond Ep #68
July 08, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces the opening keynote speaker from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum, Amy Bond. Amy is the Sustainability Sourcing Manager at T-Mobile. In her talk, she presents actionable tips for navigating obstacles to success in implementing sustainability strategies, including her experience in executing Sprint’s first virtual power purchase agreement. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Su...
SED's Sustainability Plan, with Alexandra Failla Ep #67
June 17, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Alexandra Failla, Director of ESG and Administration at Smart Energy Decisions. Alexandra shares SED’s first Sustainability Report, which reflects SED’s commitment to align its actions and operations with The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. We hope you’ll enjoy it, and we welcome your feedback. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Walking the walk [02:41] SED’s mission and values [03...
Women in Energy, with Creshona Armwood, Jordan Calverley, Monica Ferrer, and Kourtney Nelson Ep #66
June 03, 2022 08:30 - 41 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Creshona Armwood, Jordan Calverley, Monica Ferrer, and Kourtney Nelson from a panel at Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Innovation Summit conducted in concert with the inaugural Women in Smart Energy awards program. The panel was moderated by Smart Energy Decisions’ Director of Editorial and Research, Debra Chanil. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Women in Smart Energy award winners [03:04] Work...
Best Practices in Vehicle Fleet Electrification with Ryan Martin and Gary Glasscock Ep #65
May 20, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Gary Glasscock and Ryan Martin from Smart Energy Decision’s recent Innovation Summit. Gary is the Director of Fleet Management for the City of Houston. Ryan is the Interim President and Managing Partner at Evolve Houston. This panel conversation, moderated by SED’s Director of Research and Content Debra Chanil, highlights the innovative public-private partnership between the City of Houston and Evolve Houston. You will want t...
Decarbonizing Thermal Loads - The Next Frontier, with Susan Corry, David Reid and Peter Kelly-Detwiler Ep #64
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Susan Corry of the University of Maryland College Park, David Reid of Celanese, and Peter Kelly-Detwiler of Smart Energy Decisions from a panel at Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Innovation Summit. These three leaders discuss decarbonizing thermal loads and how different types of organizations are facing this challenge. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Hard-to-Abate emissions [02:09] Susan Corry...
Mohawk’s Decarbonization Journey, with Scott Bargerstock Ep #63
April 22, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Scott Bargerstock of Mohawk Industries, the opening keynote speaker from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Innovation Summit. As Director of Manufacturing, Productivity, and Global Energy, Scott shares his insights on how he is building the green bridge with Mohawk Industries’ efforts to decarbonize and save money without a formal net-zero goal. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Building the green b...
The Electrification of General Motors, with Rob Threlkeld Ep #62
April 08, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutesThis episode of Smart Energy Voices features a keynote conversation host John Failla had with Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability at General Motors. In Episode 25, they talked about the future of General Motors, EVs, and Renewables. Listen in for this update on the dramatic changes at GM since their last conversation, including GM’s commitment to an electric future and how energy is driving the reinvention of the company. You will want to hear this epi...
The Next Chapter: Reflections from an Industry Leader, with Mary Curtiss Ep #61
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces a keynote speaker from the recent Renewable Energy Forum. As Mary Curtiss transitions from her role as HP's Global Energy Head of Energy and Sustainability to a new role at the company, she reflects on key lessons learned during her tenure as a senior leader in the field, as well as more than 20 years of related industry experience. Listen in to hear more about Mary’s amazing career and her work at HP. You will want to hear t...
Challenges and Opportunities for EV Charging at Scale, with Neha Palmer Ep #60
March 11, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla has a conversation with Neha Palmer, CEO of EV charging infrastructure developer at TeraWatt Infrastructure. Many also know her as the former Head of Energy Strategy at Google. Neha recently wrote an article for Wired titled “Electric Vehicle Charging is the Next Billion-Dollar Market.” She spoke about the potential and challenges of the transition to vehicle fleet electrification. At Google, Neha drove a large part of the adoption of r...
Microsoft and the Art of the Possible, with Brian Janous Ep #59
February 25, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutesThis episode of Smart Energy Voices presents the keynote speaker from the recent Renewable Energy Forum, Brian Janous - General Manager of Energy at Microsoft. As one of the world’s preeminent leaders in the energy transition, Microsoft is constantly innovating. Listen in as Brian provides a glimpse into the mindset and culture at Microsoft that has enabled its unique approach to innovation, including efforts to drive collaboration between peers, suppliers, and customers to enable broader ado...
The Role of Customer Choice in Decarbonization Strategies, with Rob Gaudette Ep #58
February 11, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutesThis episode is made in partnership with NRG. In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Rob Gaudette, Senior Vice President of NRG Business for a discussion on the increased pressure large power users are experiencing to meet aggressive emission reduction targets. Listen in as they dive into the dynamics of this changing landscape. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Rob’s role at NRG [01:51] NRG Business in 2022 [04:58] Driving the cu...
Collaborating to Drive Diverse Supplier Activity with Cheryl D. Comer, Gilbert Campbell, and Denis George, Ep #57
January 28, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla continues SED’s series on “Inspiring Diversity in Energy.” This conversation was part of the recent Distributed Energy Forum with a panel featuring Cheryl Comer, Strategic Account Manager - Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, Gilbert Campbell, Co-Founder & CEO - Volt Energy, and Denis George, Category Manager for Energy - The Kroger Company. You won't want to miss this meaningful conversation on how collaboration can help accelerate succ...
Managing Energy Supply and Demand in Transportation, with Keith Warner Ep #56
January 14, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Keith Warner to discuss his role as Aviation Utilities Business Manager for the Port of Seattle and its affiliated utility. Among the topics they cover are the importance of resiliency, the push for electrification, and Keith’s unique perspective on moving from the private sector with Boeing to his current public sector role. Join us to hear Keith’s great insight on managing energy in transportation. You will want to hear th...
Achieving Reliability, Resilience, and Emission Reductions in Higher Ed with DERs, with Lincoln Bleveans Ep #55
December 10, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, SED's Debra Chanil discusses distributed energy resources in higher education with Lincoln Bleveans, Executive Director, Sustainability & Energy Management at Stanford University. DERs in higher education is a complex topic that can be overwhelming. Lincoln addresses the challenges of energy reliability, resilience, and creating a granular room-to-room energy plan. He also discusses the unique intersection between the university and Silicon Valley. You ...
Clean Energy Dealmaking, with Mona Dajani Ep #55
December 03, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Mona Dajani, Global Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Mobility, Renewables & Water at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Mona is a prolific dealmaker in the renewable energy space and is a highly regarded, well-recognized attorney. You’ll find her extensive experience and unique perspective enlightening. Listen to learn more. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Mona’s journey to renewable ener...
Industrial Decarbonization Strategies at General Mills, with Daren Kaiser Ep #53
November 19, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Daren Kaiser, Global Energy Strategy Leader - General Mills, at the recent Distributed Energy Forum. They discuss the unique challenges related to General Mills’ ambitious decarbonization goals and the tactics Daren is employing to deliver against its sustainability commitments, such as energy optimization and CHP solutions. Listen in to hear more about industrial decarbonization strategies. You will want to hear this episode...
DER's Role in Your Total Energy Management Strategy, with Doug Sansom Ep #52
November 12, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla talks with Doug Sansom, Managing Director – Distributed Energy Resources at NRG Energy, at Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Distributed Energy Forum. They discuss the tools that customers need in order to take control of their total energy management strategy. Listen in for insightful energy management strategies. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... 2021 Distributed Energy Resources Survey [03:40] Optimizing e...
Renewable Energy Innovations in Regulated Markets, with Robert Day and Grant Wilkerson, Ep #49
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutesThis episode of Smart Energy Voices is produced in partnership with Evergy Energy Partners. Host John Failla is joined by Evergy’s Robert Day, Executive Director of Origination, and Grant Wilkerson, Director of New Business Development to discuss how Evergy is responding to the unique needs of large power users in both regulated and deregulated markets for renewable energy. Listen to learn more about their inside perspective. NOTICE: The views and opinions of our guests from Evergy Energy Par...