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Exciting developments in clean energy are discussed, highlighting China’s astonishing growth in renewable energy installations which accounted for 93% of new power. The podcast dives into the challenges posed by extreme heat and its link to increased fossil fuel use. Advocates on Capitol Hill push for vital energy tax credits to create jobs and lower bills. The competition between China and Western nations in the clean tech arena is likened to a marathon, questioning if Western strategies can keep pace. There's also a celebration of diverse advocacy in the clean energy sector.

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week’s episode features Aaron Clark from Bloomberg, who wrote about efforts to reduce "forever chemicals" in semiconductor production. This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Gregor Hintler. He shared that we should not be fooled by the negative rhetoric about renewables from the current administration, since clean energy is growing exponential in the US, and globally. Gregor shared some images of solar growth in certain regions. Congratulations, Gregor!This Week in Cleantech — March 21, 2025 BYD charging breakthrough is another sign of China's EV lead over Tesla — AxiosBig gas turbine manufacturers aren’t ready to bet on the AI boom — SemaforThe Republicans Pushing Trump to Save Biden’s Clean Energy Tax Credits — The New York TimesSolar Generation Surge Sends European Power Prices Below Zero — BloombergAs Chips Race Spews ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Startups Emerge to Destroy Them — BloombergNominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing  Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.comWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Elliot Coad, founder of 30x30 United Kingdom and Ecologi, who shared research that stated the world is losing 4-14% of its staple crops due to microplastics, since they are hindering plant photosynthesis. Researchers say this problem could increase the number of people at risk of starvation by 400M in the next two decades. Thanks to Elliot Coad for sharing this new information, and kudos to Damian Carrington at The Guardian for reporting on the research. This Week in Cleantech — March 14, 2025 The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero — WIREDThis Startup Has A Way To Make Cheap, Clean Hydrogen–Without Federal Subsidies — ForbesSolar Energy, Criticized by Trump, Claims Big U.S. Gain in 2024 — The New York TimesKhosla Backs Startup Aiming to Pull Carbon From Air in New Mexico — BloombergUS Considers Emergency Powers to Restart Closed Coal Plants, Doug Burgum Says — BloombergNominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing  Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.comWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week’s episode features Lisa Martine Jenkins from Latitude Media, who wrote about how Trump's tariffs will complicate the U.S. energy supply chain.This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Dhruv Patel, COO of Renewable Energy at McCarthy. He celebrated National Energy Efficiency Day with his team at McCarthy on Wednesday and shared his experience on LinkedIn with the quote, “But what really sticks with me isn’t just the megawatts we build—it’s the impact we leave behind.”This Week in Cleantech — March 7, 2025 Justin Peterson, The D.C. Power Broker Embroiled in a Global Hacking Scandal — The Wall Street JournalTumbling Tesla Shares Leave Investors Bracing for More Losses — BloombergColumn: Time for California to get serious about cheaper, cleaner energy — LA TimesZero: Why (Almost) Everyone Hates ESG Right Now — BloombergTariff havoc begins, complicating energy supply chains — Latitude MediaNominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing  Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.comWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week’s episode features Kate Yoder from Grist, who wrote about how the solar industry is rebranding itself as a symbol of American "energy dominance" to survive a second Trump term.This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is  Daniela V. Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Ocean Alliance. Daniela shared a Consumer Reports study on LinkedIn about the chemicals and microplastics found in our food, and how it is impacting our health. She shares a petition for a strong global plastics treaty. Congratulations, Daniela!This Week in Cleantech — February 28, 2025 Trump Administration Moves to Fast-Track Hundreds of Fossil Fuel Projects — The New York TimesTrump Paralyzes the U.S. Wind Power Industry — The Wall Street JournalAI giants learn to share Trump’s zeal for fossil fuels — The Washington PostHow Tariffs Could Shock America’s Power System — The Wall Street JournalCan solar power avoid Trump’s culture wars? — GristNominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing  Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.comWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week’s episode features Jennifer McDermott from the Associated Press, who wrote about how enhanced geothermal company Eavor is starting up their first commercial power plant in Germany using techniques from the oil and gas industry to drill deep and extract heat from hot rock. This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Johanna Anderson, who shared her experience as one of the Federal employees terminated last Friday. Despite this setback, she remains deeply committed to climate action and making a difference. Her resilience is a testament to the passion and perseverance driving the clean energy transition forward. Congratulations, Johanna!This Week in Cleantech — February 21, 2025You already know Elon Musk. You need to know Harold Hamm. — HEATEDWhite House Starts Unwinding Environmental Permitting Rules — Bloomberg LawCalifornia’s Push for Electric Trucks Sputters Under Trump — The New York TimesThe False AI Energy Crisis — The AtlanticMajor test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town — AP NewsWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

Linda Stevens, Chief Strategy Officer at OATI and expert in smart grids and cities, dives into the world of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS). She clarifies misconceptions and highlights how DERMS can optimize the energy grid and facilitate power market participation. Stevens discusses the need for streamlined data management and software interoperability to ensure efficient grid operations. With the energy landscape evolving, she emphasizes the importance of robust solutions tailored to meet the market's dynamic demands.

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week’s episode features Tim McDonnell from Semmafor, who wrote about how Trump's return could freeze clean energy investments by rejecting or clawing back DOE’s $400B Loan Programs Office (LPO) funding.This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Peter Roy, International Consultant for Soluz Honduras. Peter recently took a trip to Honduras to witness the company’s operations in Yoro, where solar energy was brought to a remote, off-grid community that used to rely on wood sap for light. This Week in Cleantech — February 14, 2025Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump — The GuardianHow China Became The World's New Nuclear Energy Superstar — HuffPostTrump Sets 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs, Widening Trade War — BloombergGreen Energy Ambitions of European Companies Take a Beating — The New York TimesTrump’s unpredictability scares energy investors, Biden’s green banker says — SemaforWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week’s episode features Matthew Zeitlin from Heatmap News, who wrote about how how huge load growth in Georgia, partially from its green manufacturing boom, is keeping coal plants open.This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Liz Burdock, CEO of Oceantic Network. Liz was open about the tough road ahead for offshore wind, but reminds us that despite the obstacles, we must stay united and keep fighting for our future as a community. Congratulations, Liz!This Week in Cleantech — February 7, 2025 Trump Has Paralyzed Renewables Permitting, Leaked Memo Reveals — Heatmap NewsBoiling Point: Farewell to Ivanpah, the world's ugliest solar plant — LA Times$100 Billion Stargate AI Venture Touted by Trump to Depend Partly on Solar Power — BloombergBig Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it's not fair — AP NewsGeorgia’s Green Manufacturing Boom Is Keeping Coal Plants Open — Heatmap NewsWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week’s episode features Alexander Kaufmann from HuffPost, who wrote about President Trump declaring an “energy emergency” in his inaugural speech to boost oil drilling, weaken environmental protections, and cut gasoline and electricity prices in half.This week's "Cleantecher of the Week," is Adrien Lelièvre, CEO of Pi POP, a French company that has designed the first e-bike that uses supercapacitors instead of heavy lithium-ion batteries. It works by storing energy while braking or coasting downhill and releases it for acceleration or climbing. Congratulations Adrien!This Week in Cleantech — January 24, 2025 Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects — AP NewsTrump plots a return to fossil fuel expansionism — SemaforTrump Orders Agencies to Halt Spending From Biden’s Climate Law — BloombergSmoke from fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality — AP NewsEnergy Production Is At A Record, But Trump Declares An Emergency — HuffPostWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com