Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast)
Beyond the Grid: The Race to Reimagine Energy with Nan Ransohoff & Duncan Campbell - E140
Apr 1, 2025
Nan Ransohoff works at Stripe Climate, focusing on carbon removal markets, while Duncan Campbell from Scale Microgrids specializes in optimal energy solutions. They dive into the pressing need for innovative energy solutions amidst climate challenges. Duncan predicts a future where disruptive ideas reshape the grid. The conversation highlights the role of AI in data centers, the urgency of faster adaptation in the electricity sector, and the potential of solar microgrids to meet rising industrial demands. Listeners are encouraged to think bigger in climate action.
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast emphasizes the urgent need for bold, innovative actions in energy solutions, driven by the increasing demands of AI and climate change.
- Microgrids are highlighted as a flexible and efficient approach to integrate renewable energy sources, addressing both immediate and long-term sustainability challenges.
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Carbon Removal Market Development
The focus on carbon removal at Stripe is primarily about creating a sustainable demand-side market for permanent carbon removal solutions. Initially starting in 2019 with a modest $1 million commitment, the program evolved into Stripe Climate, allowing users to allocate revenue toward carbon removal. This initiative has grown to over $1 billion committed through Frontier, which not only supports innovative carbon removal companies but also promotes public understanding of carbon removal as a public good. The overarching goal is to stimulate market activity while advocating for appropriate policy frameworks to facilitate the growth of these solutions.
