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”

Why Geothermal Energy is the Next Big Thing – Dr. Marit Brommer, International Geothermal Association

“When we think about sustainable living, it’s not just about electricity. Energy encompasses more than electricity. As we advocate for sustainability and net zero, let’s not forget the heating and cooling of our homes, businesses, and industries – geothermal is a direct resource for that.” Dr. Marit Brommer on Electric Ladies Podcast  Drilling for geothermal… Continue reading Why Geothermal Energy is the Next Big Thing – Dr. Marit Brommer, International Geothermal Association

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 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 

Converting CO2 To Useful Energy – Bjork Kristjansdottir, Carbon Recycling International

“Carbon Recycling International was founded around the idea of taking something which was waste, like CO2 and turning it into some valuable product…(Today they are) converting CO2 into sustainable methanol…(W)e have technology, which takes CO2 as a waste, and it takes hydrogen and turns it into methanol…and it is used today both like into chemicals.… Continue reading Converting CO2 To Useful Energy – Bjork Kristjansdottir, Carbon Recycling International

New Research: Community Impact Of Green Manufacturing – Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future

“It’s really that investment to transition from a legacy industry into a future industry…that is aiming to drive more sustainability and manufacturing processes and products overall…One of the things that we fundamentally see as being important in this economic shift, and we say it in this Practical Guide to the Green Economy, is that this… Continue reading New Research: Community Impact Of Green Manufacturing – Bethia Burke, President, The Fund For Our Economic Future

Career Advice For Times Of Great Change – From 5 Electric Ladies

Paula Glover, Alliance To Save Energy

Career Advice For Times Of Great Change – From 5 Electric Ladies “You need to be looking 360 in terms of industry, what’s developing, what’s coming down the pike from a technology standpoint, from a risk standpoint. You should be educating yourself constantly and stretching yourself to go into a new area. Don’t just be… Continue reading Career Advice For Times Of Great Change – From 5 Electric Ladies

Climate Policy Boosts The Economy – Gina McCarthy, Fmr. White House National Climate Advisor & Climate Policy Head; Fmr. EPA Administrator

Gina McCarthy (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

“(People) just have to work with their own local communities….We are talking about $400 billion of investment in the Inflation Reduction Act already captured. That’s just two years. This is a 10-year bill…To me, what’s most exciting is that the opportunities are real, and you can grab them.…Already 3.4 million families have grabbed Inflation Reduction… Continue reading Climate Policy Boosts The Economy – Gina McCarthy, Fmr. White House National Climate Advisor & Climate Policy Head; Fmr. EPA Administrator