Transmission
Modo Energy
Transmission is the weekly podcast from Modo Energy, the global standard for benchmarking and valuing electrification assets. Each episode, we sit down with the sharpest minds in energy, finance, climate, and technology - to unpack the forces reshaping our power systems. From market design and trading strategies to emerging technologies and investment flows, Transmission explores how innovation and capital are colliding to accelerate the shift toward a net-zero world. Guests range from founders and policymakers to traders, engineers, and investors - the people actually building the future of energy and electrification. If you want to understand how renewables, energy storage, and markets fit together - and what it means for business, climate, and society - Transmission is your guide to the clean energy economy. Want all the latest power market news, analysis, price indices, and video content from your region - delivered to your inbox, every week? Head to modoenergy.com to sign up for our free Weekly Dispatch newsletter.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 45min
The flexibility blind spot in carbon accounting with Killian Daly (EnergyTag)
Killian Daly, the Executive Director at EnergyTag, shares insights into the world of energy certificates. He reveals how traditional yearly matching allows misleading claims of renewable energy usage. The conversation highlights the need for granular (hourly) certificates to improve transparency and credibility. Killian discusses the impact of hourly matching on corporate PPA strategies and the energy market. He also explains how accurate tracking can enhance storage investments and stability, urging large electricity consumers to lead this essential shift.
Oct 16, 2025 • 45min
The flexibility blind spot in carbon accounting with Killian Daly (EnergyTag)
Killian Daly, Executive Director at EnergyTag, tackles the complexities of energy certificates and their impact on corporate renewable claims. He highlights the failures of annual matching, which mislead companies into appearing 100% green while relying on fossil fuels. The conversation dives into the revolutionary concept of granular energy certificates, offering real-time tracking of clean power usage. Killian underscores the urgency for transparency in decarbonization claims and how this shift could reshape procurement strategies, storage investments, and accountability.
Oct 14, 2025 • 38min
Managing merchant risk in clean power with Lee Taylor (REsurety)
Lee Taylor, CEO and founder of REsurety, leads a discussion on managing risk in clean energy markets. He explains how CleanTrade, a CFTC-licensed marketplace, revolutionizes agreements by streamlining the sluggish PPA process. Lee details the pitfalls of fixed-quantity contracts post-Winter Storm Uri and emphasizes the regulatory hurdles faced in launching CleanTrade. With a vision for creating a liquidity hub for renewables, he touches on the importance of carbon accounting and argues for a depoliticized approach to clean energy as a support for economic growth.
Oct 14, 2025 • 38min
Managing merchant risk in clean power with Lee Taylor (REsurety)
Lee Taylor, Founder and CEO of REsurety, delves into the intricacies of managing risk in the renewable energy sector. He discusses the emergence of CleanTrade and how it facilitates PPA execution, addressing the challenges posed by price volatility and market opacity. Lee highlights the evolution of hedging instruments and virtual PPAs, emphasizing the need for innovative financial tools to support renewable investments. He also shares insights on carbon accounting and the necessity of depoliticizing clean energy to enhance its economic benefits.
Oct 9, 2025 • 45min
Carbon credits and the fight for transparency with Tommy Ricketts (BeZero Carbon)
Tommy Ricketts, co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, dives into the complexities of carbon markets. He discusses the challenge of proving the effectiveness of carbon credits, emphasizing the need for transparent ratings to build trust. Ricketts explains how ecological science translates to financial risk assessments and why rigor is essential for project quality. He also addresses concerns around greenwashing and the importance of governance in maintaining credibility. Ultimately, he advocates for transparency to ensure voluntary markets can scale effectively.
Oct 9, 2025 • 45min
Carbon credits and the fight for transparency with Tommy Ricketts (BeZero Carbon)
Tommy Ricketts, co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, unpacks the intricacies of carbon markets. He highlights the fundamental challenge of proving the impact of carbon credits and advocates for rigorous rating systems to enhance transparency and trust. Tommy argues that viewing carbon credits as probabilistic risk instruments can better inform buyers and address market failures. He also shares insights on the lifecycle of carbon projects, the differences between voluntary and compliance markets, and his views on governance in carbon ratings.
Oct 7, 2025 • 38min
California’s biggest clean energy bottleneck with Ali Chehrehsaz (TerraVerde Energy)
Ali Chehrehsaz, CEO of TerraVerde Energy, has over 15 years of experience guiding California's public agencies toward clean energy solutions. In this discussion, he reveals how interconnection delays are the biggest bottleneck for solar and storage projects. Ali emphasizes the potential of microgrids to enhance resilience and save costs for essential services like schools and water districts. He advocates for clearer regulatory processes and innovative approaches to tackle mounting energy challenges, pushing for a future focused on efficiency and electrification.
Oct 7, 2025 • 38min
California’s biggest clean energy bottleneck with Ali Chehrehsaz (TerraVerde Energy)
Ali Chehrehsaz, CEO of TerraVerde Energy, has dedicated over 15 years to helping California’s public agencies enhance their energy systems. In this conversation, he highlights interconnection as the major bottleneck hindering solar and storage deployment. He discusses how microgrids can empower schools and cities while cutting costs. Ali emphasizes the need for clearer regulations and explains innovative approaches like utilizing waste methane. His insights stress the importance of transforming ambition into action for a more resilient energy future.
Oct 1, 2025 • 35min
Why the ISP Puts Batteries at the Heart of the NEM with Alex Wonhas (AMPYR)
In this discussion, Alex Wonhas, CEO of Ampyr Australia and former AEMO system design lead, shares insights on Australia's renewable energy landscape. He highlights the Bulabul One project as a game-changer in battery storage. Alex emphasizes the critical role of the Integrated System Plan in integrating renewables and discusses innovative equity-sharing with First Nations communities. He also explores the need for more batteries due to rising solar deployment and the potential for grid-forming technologies to enhance overall system resilience.
Oct 1, 2025 • 35min
Why the ISP Puts Batteries at the Heart of the NEM with Alex Wonhas (AMPYR)
Alex Wonhas, CEO of Ampyr Australia and a leader in energy engineering, discusses the groundbreaking Boolable One project, a 300MW/600MWh battery setting new standards for storage in Australia's energy grid. He highlights the importance of the Integrated System Plan in making storage central to renewables and discusses innovative equity-sharing initiatives with First Nations communities. The conversation also delves into the potential of grid-forming technology and how batteries can alleviate transmission delays, paving the way for a fair and efficient energy transition.
