Energy Transition Solutions

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir speaks with Emily Easley, CEO of Novus Energy Advisors. They discuss the state of energy and the evolving energy mix. Emily highlights the growth of renewable power installation, the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, challenges and concerns in the energy landscape, the impact of globalized supply chains on U.S. manufacturing, opportunities for renewable energy growth, and the path to net zero and beyond. Emily and Joe also share their opinion on a very important topic, their favorite Mexican food restaurant in Houston. Emily’s book recommendation:Think like a Warrior by Darrin Donnelly Takeaways Renewable power installation has seen exponential growth, particularly in utility-scale solar and wind projects. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has had a significant impact on the U.S. energy market, stimulating investment in U.S. manufacturing and creating opportunities for job growth. Challenges and concerns in the energy landscape include grid instability, NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) opposition, and the need for community engagement and stakeholder buy-in. Globalized supply chains pose risks and challenges for U.S. manufacturing, highlighting the importance of reshoring and investing in environmentally friendly raw materials. To accelerate renewable energy growth, energy education, transparency in carbon accounting, and customer demand for sustainable products are key factors. Achieving net zero and beyond requires standardized carbon accounting, transparency in product manufacturing, and a balance between environmental impact and affordability. Emily\’s favorite Mexican food restaurant in Houston is El Tiempo. Connect with Emily Easley on LinkedIn and learn more about Novus Energy Advisors at novusenergyadvisors.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Novus Energy Advisors03:13 Renewable Power Installation09:30 Impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act16:25 Challenges and Concerns in the Energy Landscape28:28 Opportunities for Renewable Energy Growth31:11 Path to Net Zero and Beyond40:01 Favorite Mexican Food Restaurant in Houston44:03 Closing Remarks These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support by using them! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, Joe Batir interviews Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar, about agrivoltaics and the company\’s thin film PV technology. They discuss the benefits of using Ascent Solar\’s Titan module in agrivoltaic systems, such as increased crop production and reduced water usage. They also explore the potential of agrivoltaics in addressing the trilemma of food, water, and energy. Additionally, they touch on the exciting possibilities of space-based power generation and the challenges of achieving net zero emissions. The conversation concludes with Joe sharing his background and motivation for hosting the Energy Transition Solutions podcast. This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Takeaways Ascent Solar\’s Titan module offers several benefits for agrivoltaics, including increased crop production, reduced water usage, and lightweight, flexible panels. Agrivoltaics has the potential to address the trilemma of food, water, and energy by integrating solar power with crop production. Space-based power generation, such as power beaming, could play a significant role in the future, providing continuous power without the need for storage. To achieve net zero emissions, it is crucial to focus on reducing power consumption in buildings, adopting renewable energy sources like geothermal, and improving the grid system. The Energy Transition Solutions podcast aims to provide valuable conversations and insights into various energy solutions to help address the challenges of the energy transition. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background04:34 What is Agrivoltaics?07:47 Challenges of Implementing Agrivoltaics12:23 Benefits of Ascent Solar\’s Titan Module25:57 The Exciting Potential of Space32:19 Favorite Book Recommendation33:08 How to Achieve Net Zero36:27 Joe’s Background and Motivation for the Podcast39:51 Closing Remarks Paul’s Book Recommendation:The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support by using them! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, gives a wrap up of recent events and discusses an upcoming conference. Specifics discussed: NAPE and how energy transition was represented Natural gas and its role in the energy transition CERAWeek and why he loves this conference so much Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, talks with Mike Nemer, founder of eRenewable and the Green Insider Podcast. They discuss podcasts, renewable energy prices, and NAPE. Specifics include: What is eRnewable Why Mike started this auction platform How auctions are better for the PPA process Why Mike started a podcast around renewable energy Mike’s book Recommendation: More Money than God by Sebastian Mallaby These show notes contain affiliate links. Please show your support for the show by using them! This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, speaks with Andrew Stearns, Product Owner at TGS. They discuss dark data, specifically, Drill Stem Tests and their value for CCUS. Topics they discuss include: What is Dark Data What is a pressure test Why are there so many pressure tests that weren’t previouslyaccessible How this pressure dataset can be used for CCS Andrew’s Book Recommendation: The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger These show notes contain affiliate links. Show your support by usingthem! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, interviews Dan Morrison,Founder of Amalgamated Sludge LLC. They discuss: Where the name came from The concept of using natural gas for bitcoin mining Why bitcoin is a natural solution for stranded natural gas How the stranded gas — bitcoin model can be adopted by renewables What bitcoin can do for developing and energy poor countries Dan’s book recommendation: Gradually then Suddenly by Parker Lewis This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, our host, Joe Batir, gets interviewed by Elena Melchart of the Oil and Gas Upstream podcast to talk about a recent project his company was awarded to begin a geothermal exploration initiative at the Fort Wainwright Army Base, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Topics they discuss include: Joe’s day job as Geothermal Lead at Teverra What the Defense Innovation Unit is and what these geothermal initiatives are Why the DoD would care to invest in geothermal Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

In this episode, Joe Batir talks with Dr. Leah Ellis, CEO and co-founder of Sublime Systems. She discusses the environmental impact of cement production and the need for decarbonization. She explains the process of cement and concrete production and the challenges of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Dr. Ellis introduces Sublime Systems’ innovative process that replaces traditional cement production with a fossil fuel-free, electrochemical method. She highlights the potential for reusing existing concrete and the importance of addressing additional inputs and reducing emissions. Dr. Ellis also discusses the first commercial-scale manufacturing facility and the path to achieving net zero and beyond. Leah’s book recommendation: Destiny Disrupted by Tamim Ansary Takeaways Cement production is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, and decarbonizing the industry is crucial for achieving net zero. Sublime Systems has developed an electrochemical process that replaces traditional cement production, reducing emissions and avoiding the use of fossil fuels. The reuse of existing concrete and the reduction of additional inputs are important steps in minimizing the environmental impact of cement production. Scaling up the production of Sublime Systems’ cement technology is essential for achieving significant emissions reductions in the industry. Chapters00:00 Introduction02:05 Background and Introduction to Sublime Systems04:15 Understanding Cement and Concrete06:21 The Environmental Impact of Cement Production07:35 Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Challenges19:03 The Sublime Systems Process22:39 Reuse of Existing Concrete25:57 Addressing Additional Inputs and Reducing Emissions28:19 The First Commercial Scale Manufacturing Facility32:50 Production Capacity and Scaling Up36:09 Path to Net Zero and Beyond41:22 Favorite Book Recommendation43:36 Getting to Net Zero and Beyond44:57 The Story Behind the Bow Tie48:51 Favorite Bow Tie49:11 Closing Remarks This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. In this episode our host Joe Batir hosts a panel at the office opening for Energy Transition Finance and Emerald Operating. The panel discusses the practical process of applying for a DOE Loan Program Office loan and talk through the experiences panel members have had in that process. Panelists: Aaron Melda, Senior Vice President Transmission and Power Supply at TVA Paul Browning, Co-founder at Energy Transition Finance Troy von Otnott, CEO at Massive Technologies Jim Campbell, Former President, East Tennessee Economic Council Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Bruce Stewart, CEO and President of Perch Energy, joins Joe Batir on the Energy Transition Solutions podcast to discuss community solar and its role in the energy market. They cover topics such as the growth of community solar, the benefits for consumers, and the need for investment in clean energy solutions. Bruce emphasizes the importance of policy and regulatory support for community solar and highlights the role of companies like Perch Energy in connecting customers with clean energy projects. The conversation provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon energy future. Bruce’s Book Recommendation(s):How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill GatesZero to One by Peter Theil Curious how much you can save by subscribing to community solar? Try the free savings calculator found here: https://www.perchenergy.com/community-solar/savings-calculator These show notes contain affliate links. Use the links and show your support! Takeaways- Community solar is a growing sector in the energy market, providing an opportunity for consumers to access clean energy without the need for rooftop installations. – Policy and regulatory support are key drivers of community solar growth, with many states adopting enabling legislation and incentives. – Investment in clean energy solutions, including community solar, is crucial for accelerating the energy transition and achieving net-zero emissions. – Community solar offers consumers the ability to subscribe to a local solar project and receive credits on their electricity bill, resulting in savings and supporting the development of clean energy generation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Permission00:28 Introduction to Perch Energy01:14 Understanding Community Solar05:33 The Solar Market and Community Solar’s Role10:56 Triggers for Community Solar Growth18:02 How Community Solar Works for Consumers22:41 Why Community Solar Hasn’t Been Done at a Larger Scale25:10 Subscription and Pricing for Community Solar30:30 Enabling Community Solar in More States36:31 The Path to Net Zero40:25 The Importance of Investment in Energy Transition40:40 Closing Remarks https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucestewart3/ https://www.perchenergy.com/ Bill Gates Book: https://amzn.to/3RQ3khc Peter Thiel Book: https://amzn.to/48sZSA2 Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a review here.Visit the OGGN Merch store here.Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company Page