US lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would force crypto miners to disclose emissions. Block power just raised $155 million to turn buildings into Teslas and train workers for the green economy. Kiran Batraju is CEO and founder of Arcadia, which focuses on clean energy arbitrage. This weekend startups is brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at LinkedIn dot com slash twist; apply to Linode's rise program for founder led early stage startups with up to $120,000 in infrastructure credits! Fennell makes investments that make a difference: Join the wait list now and get your first month free at fennell.com slash twist.
Molly kicks off Climate Tuesday breaking down the news that the Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act has resurfaced (1:37). Then, she discusses BlocPower’s $155M raise and their collaboration with a town in New York to achieve net zero emissions (6:12). Finally, Kiran Bhatraju of Arcadia joins Molly for 2023’s first official Climate interview (11:38).
(0:00) Molly kicks off the show
(1:37) The Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act resurfaces
(6:12) BlocPower Raises $155M
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(11:38) Unlocking utility data with Kiran Bhatraju of Arcadia
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(23:14) Breaking down Arcadia and Arc
(26:13) Democratizing solar energy with community solar
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(35:27) Arc users + carbon accounting
(43:15) Kiran's journey into climate tech
(45:59) Opportunity in the climate tech space
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