Inevitable

Dan Yates, CEO of Dandelion Energy, discusses the benefits and features of residential geothermal energy and its connection to HVAC heat pump adoption. They cover Dandelion Energy's technologies, operations, business model, and recent tax incentives. They also explore factors influencing decision-making and the deployment of residential geothermal in the US Northeast. Additionally, they discuss the feasibility of geothermal energy in different areas of the US, project costs and benefits, and job opportunities in the geothermal energy industry.

Dr. Melissa Burt and Dr. Emily Fischer, members of the Science Moms, discuss concerns parents have when talking to kids about climate change. They provide tips on engaging kids of different ages and feeling confident discussing climate change without being an expert. They also address the political implications of discussing climate change and debunk various myths and facts about it. Resources and recommendations for climate conversations with kids are also shared.

Prakash Govindan, COO and Co-founder at Gradiant, discusses his experiences with water scarcity in India and how Gradiant develops technology for industrial wastewater treatment. They work with Fortune 500 clients across industries, helping them reuse water. Topics include the challenges in industrial wastewater treatment, Gradiant's bespoke solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, and their involvement in direct lithium extraction.

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.