A State Program Leading The Clean Energy Transformation – Doreen Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA

“The [sub-national level] is where we can incubate and to effectuate the private sector shifts that we see happening every day. We are looking to move markets in a direction that can improve not only quality of life, but the very metrics that we’re solving for. And when you look at this over years or… Continue reading A State Program Leading The Clean Energy Transformation – Doreen Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA

Beyond Partisanship in Climate Action – Chelsea Henderson, Director of Editorial Content at RepublicEn.org; Author of “Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics”

“We’re ceding ground to China, which has become everyone’s favorite punching bag. Whether Democrat or Republican, both sides are beating up on China. Meanwhile, China is saying, ‘Okay, we’ll make all your solar panels, electric and autonomous vehicles,’ because they see the financial opportunities. It’s past time for the U.S. and our politicians to step… Continue reading Beyond Partisanship in Climate Action – Chelsea Henderson, Director of Editorial Content at RepublicEn.org; Author of “Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics”

How to Rebuild Cities After Disaster – Majora Carter, Urban Revitalization Strategist & Author, Reclaiming Your Community

“Thinking about an opportunity to rebuild…So now what are we going to do? And, how do you rebuild in a way that actually does involve equity and equality and sustainability in ways that impact people of all different kinds. And that’s, I think, the opportunity that we should be looking toward.” Majora Carter on Electric… Continue reading How to Rebuild Cities After Disaster – Majora Carter, Urban Revitalization Strategist & Author, Reclaiming Your Community

3 Reasons Why Clean Energy is Here to Stay – Jennifer Granholm, 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy

“Deploy, deploy, deploy. More than half a trillion dollars has been invested in the United States since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill. These laws have made investing in America irresistible. They have made the energy transition inevitable – and inexorable.” Speech by Jennifer Granholm Federal-level developments have delivered… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Clean Energy is Here to Stay – Jennifer Granholm, 16th U.S. Secretary of Energy

Women Leading the Charge for Renewables – Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency

“Renewable energy is women-friendly. It has the potential to be customised for every use case, but I don’t think enough has been done. Women have always been both producers and consumers of energy, from gathering firewood to cooking. What’s needed is for women to understand that this is an area where they can make a… Continue reading Women Leading the Charge for Renewables – Gauri Singh, Deputy Director-General of IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency

The Future is Electric – Joan on Full Crew podcast with Matt Bianco and Chris Treanor

Image Credit: Screengrab from Full Crew Podcast

“This is not just an executive order. There is a point behind net zero goals, and this is to address climate change and global warming. A million and a half EVs were sold last year. Infrastructure is still being built. I’d say the train has left the station.” Joan Michelson on Full Crew Podcast The… Continue reading The Future is Electric – Joan on Full Crew podcast with Matt Bianco and Chris Treanor

Putting AI to Work for the Climate – Dr. Stephanie Hare, Researcher, Broadcaster and Author

“Many countries are looking to lead on AI and embed it in as many aspects of our lives as possible. But right now we do not have an electricity grid that is built for this purpose. We also need to think about the fuel needed to power up this grid.” Dr. Stephanie Hare on Electric… Continue reading Putting AI to Work for the Climate – Dr. Stephanie Hare, Researcher, Broadcaster and Author

Can Cities Thrive in a World of Polycrises? – Lauren Sorkin, Co-founder and Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network

“Resilience is a team sport. You cannot build resilience in insolation. I cannot emphasize how important multi sector action and teamwork is. So let’s understand that and work together.”  Lauren Sorkin on Electric Ladies Podcast To kick off the first interview of 2025, we’re diving into a topic that affects us all: Can the cities… Continue reading Can Cities Thrive in a World of Polycrises? – Lauren Sorkin, Co-founder and Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network

The Future Of The Energy Transition, Grid – Joan Moderating ICWS Webinar With Energy Leaders 

“Today we are talking about accelerating the clean energy transition, including government policy, lowering costs, and decarbonization…The new 2024 Energy Fact book (by BCSE & BNEF)… found that the energy transition is in full swing with ‘record breaking’ public and private sector investments in clean power and renewable energies showing cost competitiveness even without government… Continue reading The Future Of The Energy Transition, Grid – Joan Moderating ICWS Webinar With Energy Leaders 

Buying Sustainable Fashion at the UN – Joan Moderates Climate Week

“Women make up 80% or more of the garment industry workers. Women garment workers make meager wages and work excessive working hours, 14 to 16 hours a day…Fashion is ranked as the second most polluting business in the world by the UN, 7% of the landfill is garments. The garment industry emits 8 to 10%… Continue reading Buying Sustainable Fashion at the UN – Joan Moderates Climate Week