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Crypto climate bill resurfaces, BlocPower raises $155M + Arcadia CEO Kiran Bhatraju | E1692

Mar 7, 2023

Kiran Bhatraju, CEO and co-founder of Arcadia, a climate technology company, dives into the crucial intersection of clean energy and data. He explores the resurfacing of the Crypto-Asset Environmental Transparency Act, emphasizing the pressing need for accountability in crypto emissions. Kiran reveals how Arcadia unlocks energy data to revolutionize clean energy access and discusses community solar as a game-changer for those without rooftop options. His insights on carbon accounting and using innovative tech to optimize energy efficiency are thought-provoking!

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Intro

2min

Crypto's Carbon Footprint and Climate Solutions

8min

Exploring Clean Energy Arbitrage and Talent Acquisition Opportunities

2min

Unlocking Energy Data for Sustainability

9min

Navigating Utility Data Acquisition and Startup Support

3min

Navigating Community Solar Innovations

11min

Empowering Retail Investors Through Conscious Investing and Innovative Data Solutions

3min

Navigating Carbon Accounting and Energy Efficiency

13min

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

(10:12) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist

(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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