The Green Blueprint

This is a partner podcast episode, brought to you by Intersect Power.The U.S. grid is in trouble. It's old; it's really hard to build new transmission lines; and that is limiting the amount of wind and solar we can add to the system.Sheldon Kimber, Founder and CEO of the clean energy developer Intersect Power, says the grid is “broken.” But he has a plan to get around those constraints. In this episode, produced in partnership with Intersect Power, Sheldon Kimber talks with Stephen Lacey about creative strategies for building renewables that don't rely on overhauling the grid. If you want to read more about Sheldon's vision on how this strategy will play out, he has an op-ed published at Latitude Media. Intersect Power is a clean energy company bringing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in global energy markets. The company develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest clean energy resources – providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products to customers for U.S. consumption and international export. Learn more about Intersect's projects and business model.

Microsoft's integration of OpenAI's LLM into its Azure cloud services and the impact of AI on every industry. The role of AI in utilities and its accessibility. Microsoft's use of AI technology in various applications. The importance of clean energy adoption and the Derm platform. The significance of data for utilities and AI. The use of AI in cloud-based platforms for weather and wildfire prediction.

The podcast discusses the challenges of inflation in clean energy, including the rising costs of wind, solar, and batteries. It explores the impacts on emerging sectors like offshore wind and hydrogen. The International Energy Agency's declaration of peak fossil fuel consumption is also discussed. The effects of inflation on the clean energy industry, including equipment costs and canceled projects, are examined. The impact of Basel III on renewable energy financing and the need for policy reforms are emphasized. The World Energy Outlook report's projections on the energy transition and progress in the clean energy sector are explored. Other topics include a battery electric locomotive, AI safety, drones, AI, Bitcoin, climate tech, and inflationary factors in the US.

The industrial sector is set to overtake power generation and transportation as the biggest source of planet warming emissions in the US by 2035, according to The Rhodium Group.The sector’s impact is even greater on the global scale. Industry around the world accounts for more carbon dioxide emissions than all forms of transportation combined – largely driven by steel, cement, and chemicals.There are a lot of ways to decarbonize industry, but the pathways are much less clear than for electricity or automobiles. In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff St. John, Maria Galluci, and Julian Spector, who’ve been exploring the varied paths for cleaning up the products that are foundational to the world around us.Stories we mention in this episode: Canary Media: Cleaning up steel, cement and chemicals is tough — and entirely doable Rhodium Group: Taking stock of US emissions Canary Media: ‘Electrowinning’ could help win the race to clean up dirty steel Latitude Media: The electrolyzer market is caught in limbo Canary Media: To decarbonize cement, the industry needs a full transformation The Carbon Copy is supported by FischTank PR, a specialized climatetech PR firm dedicated to bringing meaningful results for companies in sectors spanning grid edge, solar, energy storage, battery, EVs, alternative fuels, VC and green building. FischTank helps clients stand out in an increasingly competitive and noisy space. Visit FischTank PR to learn more.The Carbon Copy is brought to you by Savant Power. Savant’s end-to-end power systems provide energy generation, inverter and battery storage, generator control, flexible load management for every circuit, and level two EV charging. Learn more about the only company that can deliver an integrated smart home and energy solution controlled via a single award-winning app at Savant.com.

Three prominent investors discuss the growing trend of climate tech investments, the most promising sectors in climate investing, and the role of the US government in innovation and funding. They also highlight the significance of naming in climate investing initiatives and the importance of individuals and teams in driving innovation. Furthermore, they discuss the need to marry technical expertise with industry knowledge and the importance of driving demand-side support for clean energy projects. The transition in climate investing focus from mitigation to adaptation is also explored, along with the challenge of aligning government assistance with market demands for climate investing.

Experts discuss California's clean energy ambitions and the challenges faced, including policy changes, extreme weather, and transmission backlogs. They explore solutions for accelerating decarbonization, promoting economic and environmental justice, and incentivizing utilities for interconnection delays. The significance of rooftop solar, clean energy workforce development, and the need for innovation in clean energy initiatives are also highlighted.

Auto workers on strike raise concerns about the impact of electric cars on their livelihoods. The podcast also discusses the importance of automakers in promoting low-carbon steel production. The Republican candidates' stances on climate change are examined. The challenges of transitioning to clean steel and public pressure on the automotive industry are explored. Michael Bloomberg's efforts to address emissions and the challenges in the green hydrogen industry are mentioned.

Renewables and electric vehicles attracting $2 trillion in yearly investment. Battery recycling boom addresses waste problem. Hawaii's challenges in transitioning away from coal.

Offshore wind projects in Europe and America face delays and cancellations due to rising costs. Inflation has driven up the cost of materials and labor, leading to financial challenges. The industry needs innovation to bring costs down. The impact of missing energy targets for offshore wind farms is discussed. Rising costs affect various components of the offshore wind supply chain in Europe. The ideal developers for the offshore wind sector are explored. Key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the offshore wind market are discussed. The use of hydrogen as a shipping fuel and its connection to offshore wind are explored.

This podcast discusses the growing carbon dioxide removal industry, the importance of novel methods for meeting climate targets, and the controversy surrounding engineering-based removal activities. It also highlights the US government's investment in direct-air capture hubs and R&D support, emphasizing America's leadership in carbon removal. The podcast explores various carbon dioxide removal methods, including nature-based and engineered approaches, and discusses the market for carbon removal and the potential uses for captured CO2. It also mentions upcoming events related to artificial intelligence and clean tech.