Inevitable

The podcast discusses the founding story of Nexus PMG, their transition to a low-carbon focus, and observations on declining investment returns in wind and solar projects. They also cover challenges in sustainable materials, turnaround of a distressed biomass plant, team dynamics in project success, trend forecasting in sustainable projects, and the potential of government subsidies in renewable energy.

Roy Mittleider, Director of training for CalCERTS, discusses the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) in California. Topics include compliance rating, career paths, energy specifications, and technology in home energy efficiency auditing. They also explore the history and purpose of the HERS industry, certification process, and the potential benefits of technology in improving efficiency for HERS Raiders.

Dr. Denise Baden, founder of Green Stories, discusses the power of storytelling and positive climate narratives. They explore the impact of positive vs. negative storytelling, the concept of Thrutopias, and their #ClimateCharacters collaboration with BAFTAs. They also discuss how fictional narratives shape values, concerns about dystopian themes, and the role of culture in climate action.

In this episode, Sarah Lamaison, CEO and Co-founder of Dioxycle, discusses their technology to produce sustainable ethylene from recycled carbon emissions. They explore the challenges of decarbonizing ethylene production, the role of ethylene in everyday products, and Dioxycle's goal of cost-competitive production below fossil prices. They also highlight the need for renewable power sources and their vision as a trusted tech provider for chemical manufacturers.

Bruce Niven, Head of Strategic Venturing at Aramco Ventures, discusses Aramco's history and future, the importance of strategic fit in investments, exciting technologies, the tension between patience and progress in the energy transition, investing in clean energy technologies, measuring and accounting for emissions, engagement in the start-up ecosystem, and the role of technology in solving climate change.

Scott Gale, Executive Director at Halliburton Labs, discusses their investment in clean energy and climate tech innovation. They address Halliburton's controversial past, engagement with startups, the energy transition's trajectory, and Houston's evolving innovation ecosystem.

Eloa Guillotin, Co-founder and CEO of Beyond Aero, discusses the potential of hydrogen as a fuel source for small business or private jets. Topics include designing aircraft architecture for hydrogen tanks, France's commitment to hydrogen aviation, cooling system challenges, and the market potential of hydrogen-powered aircraft.

Barbara Burger, former president of Chevron Technology Ventures, discusses her career journey, technological advancements in the energy transition, dynamics between energy companies and startups, roles of natural gas and hydrogen, generational shifts in the industry, global energy geopolitics, and advice for women in the sector.

Building planner Chris Higgins discusses Vancouver's journey to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2050. Topics include the development of energy-efficient building codes, the process of mandating zero-emission heating systems in new buildings, and the use of incentives to incentivize a shift to renewables. The podcast also explores the similarities and differences between US and Canadian markets in shaping policy and incentives.

Tom Ferguson, founder and managing partner of Burnt Island Ventures, discusses the importance of water in the context of climate change and the need for infrastructure upgrades. He explores the different water tech categories and the role of software and hardware in water tech solutions. Tom also highlights the need for improved storytelling and lobbying efforts in the water industry, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs in the water tech industry.