Latest Pi energy Podcast Episodes
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Solar Technology - Timothy Kim
PI Energy Podcast - September 16, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutesOn this episode of the PI Energy Podcast, we talk to Timothy Kim, founder and CEO of ibV Energy Partners. They are a utility-scale solar and storage company who collaborate with businesses and local energy providers to expand solar. Before founding ibV Energy, Timothy was a Lieutenant in the US...
New Frontiers in Energy Storage - Raj DasGupta
PI Energy Podcast - August 12, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutesOn this episode of the PI Energy Podcast, Phil interviews Dr. Raj DasGupta, CEO of Electrovaya. Electrovaya produces lithium ion batteries, named the Infinity Battery, and is working on a next generation solid state battery technology. They’re looking to bring this technology to E-buses and t...
Financing Companies That Do Good and Do Green - James Regulinski
PI Energy Podcast - May 24, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutesThis week, PI Energy CEO Phil Layton interviews James Regulinski, CEO and co-founder of The Carbon Collective. Their mission is to make investing in companies that promote a better future-- whether through low-carbon energy, technology, or even meatless products--easy and simple for the end user...
Energy Policy, US Utilities, and Climate Change - Charles Bayless
PI Energy Podcast - October 22, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutesThis week, Phil interviews Charles Bayless, a retired utility executive, lecturer on energy policy and climate change, former provost of West Virginia Institute of Technology, and business advisor to PI Energy. They discuss some of the over-arching issues with utility-scale energy, and how this ...
Our Transportation on Sunshine - Desmond Wheatley
PI Energy Podcast - October 01, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutesThis week Phil interviews Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global. Desmond gives us his take on the future of electrification of the transportation sector, and how Beam is making that possible. He tells us about the first commercial sunshine-powered plane, the need and want for new car-charging sol...
Physics, Lasers, and the Technology to Change the World - Scott Cushing
PI Energy Podcast - September 09, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutesThis week Phil interviews Dr. Scott Cushing, an assistant professor at Caltech University and Technical Advisor to PI Energy. They discuss lasers, plasmonics, and the PIRET (plasmon-induced resonance energy transfer) project untaken together at PI Energy. See more about Dr. Cushing’s work here:...
The Nature of Science Communication - Ellen Spooner
PI Energy Podcast - August 16, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutesToday, Phil interviews Ellen Spooner, a marine biologist and communications specialist with ECS Federal in support of NOAA. Ellen tells us about how she got passionate about marine biology, the nature of science communication, and how NOAA uses scientific data to manage fisheries around the coun...
Science Education Through First-Hand Experience - Lesley Anderson
PI Energy Podcast - July 16, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutesOn this episode, Phil interviews Lesley Anderson, a science teacher, researcher, and entrepreneur developing curriculum to introduce the variety science careers to different age groups of students. (Check out her website!) Lesley tells us about her multitude of summer research projects to help ...
Net Metering and the Need for A New Take on Energy - Lane Sharman
PI Energy Podcast - June 28, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutesThe PI Energy Podcast is hosted by CEO Phil Layton. Phil invites scientists and leaders in clean technology and renewable energy to discuss the latest trends, technology seen in the clean technology industry, and solutions for helping global climate change. This episode, Phil interviews Lane S...
Technology Entrepreneurship and the Future - David Epstein
PI Energy Podcast - June 11, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutesThis episode, Phil interviews David Epstein of Epstein Advisors professor at Stanford University. Dave boasts many titles, from advisor, investor, entrepreneur, engineer, teacher, and coach. He shares with us the complicated processes involved in getting industry-disrupting technologies off the ...
Keeping San Diego Airport Sustainable - Brendan Reed
PI Energy Podcast - May 28, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutesToday we have Brendan Reed on the podcast, the Director of Planning and Environmental Affairs at the San Diego Airport Authority. Brendan shares his impressive work on mitigating climate change by keeping the San Diego airport as sustainable as possible. He explains how he and his team are fol...
Keeping the San Diego Airport Sustainable - Brendan Reed
PI Energy Podcast - May 28, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutesToday we have Brendan Reed on the podcast, the Director of Planning and Environmental Affairs at the San Diego Airport Authority. Brendan shares his impressive work on mitigating climate change by keeping the San Diego airport as sustainable as possible. He explains how he and his team are fol...
Mitigating Climate Change & Supporting Women in Sustainability - Caroline Trowbridge
PI Energy Podcast - May 18, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutesThis week´s guest on the podcast is Caroline Trowbridge, Project Manager at Metrus Energy and Boardmember at Women in CleanTech & Sustainability. Caroline shares her experiences in working at San Fransisco-based Metrus Energy, and how they help mitigate climate change. She explains how their se...
Mitigating Climate Change & Supporting Women in Sustainability - Caroline Trowbridge
PI Energy Podcast - May 18, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutesThis week´s guest on the podcast is Caroline Trowbridge, Project Manager at Metrus Energy and Boardmember at Women in CleanTech & Sustainability. Caroline shares her experiences in working at San Fransisco-based Metrus Energy, and how they help mitigate climate change. She explains how their se...
Investing In Green Projects - Franz Hochstrasser
PI Energy Podcast - April 30, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutesPhil interviews Franz Hochstrasser, Co-founder and CEO of Raise Green. Franz tells us about the necessity for a platform like Raise Green, where individuals can take ownership of local projects that benefit the community and the environment. He also discusses his path to get here on the team of ...
Using Energy as an Indicator of Corporate Governance and Strategy - Jimmy Jia
PI Energy Podcast - April 09, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutesPhil interviews Jimmy Jia, founder of the Jia Group. Jimmy discusses his holistic approach to energy and explains how it is done by looking at the organizational structure and how they look at energy use itself. With his consultancy, they help companies align their strategies from the ground f...
Using Energy as an Indicator of Corporate Governance and Strategy - Jimmy Jia
PI Energy Podcast - April 09, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutesPhil interviews Jimmy Jia, founder of the Jia Group. Jimmy discusses his holistic approach to energy and explains how it is done by looking at the organizational structure and how they look at energy use itself. With his consultancy, they help companies align their strategies from the ground f...
Energy and Sustainability at the Port of San Diego - Renee Yarmy
PI Energy Podcast - March 26, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutesPhil interviews Renee Yarmy, Program Manager of Energy and Sustainability for the Port of San Diego. She discusses the role the Port plays in a city’s economy and maintaining of some of its most vital resources, the success San Diego’s Port has had meeting their Climate Action Plan, and the deve...
Renee Yarmy - Port Of San Diego - Program Manager, Energy & Sustainability
PI Energy Podcast - March 26, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutesPI Energy Podcast host Phil Layton sits down with Renee Yarmy, Program Manager, Energy & Sustainability at the Port of San Diego to discuss the impact the port of San Diego has on the city, how its sustainable goals are being achieved, and the impact it has on the environment.
San Diego's Role in the Future of Cleantech - Jason Anderson
PI Energy Podcast - March 12, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutesPhil interviews Jason Anderson, President and CEO of Cleantech San Diego. They discuss the role San Diego plays as an unexpected but growing player in the clean energy and technology realms, and how the organization works to provide mentoring, funding, and community outreach. Learn how Cleantech...
The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Renewable Energy - Austin Sendek
PI Energy Podcast - February 19, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutesPhil interviews Dr. Austin Sendek, founder and CEO of Aionics. Dr. Sendek tells us why AI and ionics make sense together and how they can improve technology development in many fields and how his company does this with batteries, plus how a lab joke turned into trying to name a standardized unit...
Swedish-American Relations and How To Develop Renewable Energy - Hans Janzon
PI Energy Podcast - January 04, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutesPhil interviews Hans Janzon, president of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC), whose San Diego branch focuses on Clean Tech/Renewable Energy and Life Sciences and bringing together small businesses in both countries, creating a collaborative environment to work towards common goals. ...
Being an Advisor in Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship - Lee Krevat
PI Energy Podcast - January 04, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutesPhil interviews Lee Krevat, board member of PI Energy and former Sempra Energy Director of SmartGrid, and they discuss Lee’s work developing new technology programs for utility companies using solar to power an EV fleet, solar entrepreneurship, and what it takes to be an improv musician. Check o...
How to Speed up Our Renewable Energy Innovation - David Andresen
PI Energy Podcast - January 04, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutesPhil interviews David Andresen, a board member of PI Energy and longtime friend who was part of the company’s conception, and discusses how he was introduced to the concept of renewable energy, and how that evolved, and what challenges it has faced. David spends most of his time in the realm of...
The Power Of Communication in Renewable Energy - Dylan Welch
PI Energy Podcast - December 21, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutesPI Energy Podcast host Phil Layton interviews Dylan Welch, the CEO of Going Green, about the importance of utilizing digital communication platforms to inspire and educate people about what is happening in the renewable energy industry.
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