Best CleanTech Talk Podcasts (2024)

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NIU Electric Scooters at Best Buy! 20:13

40m ago20:13

20:13

CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney interviews Joseph Constanty, NIU Senior Director of Global Strategy & Growth, about NIU's new partnership with Best Buy to infiltrate the US market, among other things.

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NIU Electric Scooters at Best Buy! 20:13

20h ago20:13

20:13

CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney interviews Joseph Constanty, NIU Senior Director of Global Strategy & Growth, about NIU's new partnership with Best Buy to infiltrate the US market, among other things.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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The next stage of the IRA: permitting reform 1:01:16

35m ago1:01:16

1:01:16

The (shrewdly named) Inflation Reduction Act has been called the most significant climate legislation ever passed in the US. When it did pass, in 2022, the critical vote was cast by senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia. Now in office as an independent, he and Republican senator John Barrasso from Wyoming came together to put forward a bill which …

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Can America build new energy projects faster? Should it? 1:01:16

1h ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Proposed permitting reforms could accelerate both renewable energy projects and new fossil fuel infrastructure. Is that a good deal for the climate? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is seen as the most significant climate legislation ever passed in the US, because of the array of new, expanded and extended tax credits it offers for low-carbon ener…

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Paving the Way: Todd Burns on Cleantech, Global Impact, and Green Innovation | Cypher Environmental 33:17

7d ago33:17

33:17

We were thrilled to sit down and welcome Todd Burns, the founder and CEO of Cypher Environmental Ltd. Todd is a trailblazer in cleantech, leading the charge with innovative road management solutions that are transforming industries and improving communities worldwide. 🌍💡 With Cypher's products used in over 50 countries, Todd's impact is global—and …

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The Lithium Gold Rush — And Doing It Better 36:57

1d ago36:57

36:57

Teague Egan, Founder and CEO of EnergyX, talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about the lithium gold rush, where they're extracting lithium, how to extract and refine it better, the strong US policies that are building a battery supply chain in the country, and EnergyX's big new project in the US. Enjoy the show!…

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The Lithium Gold Rush — And Doing It Better 36:57

2d ago36:57

36:57

Teague Egan, Founder and CEO of EnergyX, talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about the lithium gold rush, where they're extracting lithium, how to extract and refine it better, the strong US policies that are building a battery supply chain in the country, and ⁠EnergyX's big new project in the US⁠ (https://cleantechnica.com/2024/06/20/energyx-…

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The extraordinary resurgence of concentrated solar power 56:46

7d ago56:46

56:46

Complex, outdated, expensive: concentrating solar power used to be a clunky way of harnessing the sun. What’s changed to now make it viable? Concentrating Solar Power, or CSP, takes energy from the sun, converts it to heat, and uses it to drive a turbine to provide renewable electricity. It has more moving parts than photovoltaic (PV) solar – which…

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The Electric Motorcycle Conundrum, And eBike Opportunities & Issues 33:13

15d ago33:13

33:13

While automotive EV growth increases with a clear path towards a dominant position for electrics on the roads, why haven't electric motorcycles seen similar growth as electric autos in the U.S.? They are contributing to large climate improvements in other nations. How can we see the same in the U.S? Also, one million eBikes are sold in America annu…

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The Electric Motorcycle Conundrum, And eBike Opportunities & Issues 33:13

17d ago33:13

33:13

While automotive EV growth increases with a clear path towards a dominant position for electrics on the roads, why haven't electric motorcycles seen similar growth as electric autos in the U.S.? They are contributing to large climate improvements in other nations. How can we see the same in the U.S?Also, one million eBikes are sold in America annua…

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How global trade can help build the clean energy economy 1:09:10

22d ago1:09:10

1:09:10

As the world struggles to co-operate on the energy transition, international trade rules can be a foundation for the new low-carbon economy. Ed Crooks is joined by regular guest Amy Myers-Jaffe, Director of New York University’s Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab, and new guest on The Energy Gang: Dan Esty, who is the Hillhouse Profess…

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EV Sales GROWTH, Tesla Sales Issues, Chinese EV Tariffs — with Jose Pontes 1:17:29

27d ago1:17:29

1:17:29

CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan sits down with EV market trends analyst Jose Pontes to discuss EV sales growth trends, Tesla's recent rocky road, and Chinese EV tariffs.

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EV Sales Growth, Tesla Sales Troubles, Chinese EV Tariffs 1:17:29

29d ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Jose Pontes and Zach Shahan of CleanTechnica discuss EV sales GROWTH; Tesla sales trends in China, Europe, and the US; and the big EU tariffs on electric vehicles produced in China.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Are low profits to blame for the energy transition lagging? 57:45

1M ago57:45

57:45

Author of ‘The Price Is Wrong’, Brett Christophers, joins the show to discuss the theories in his book. On a recent episode of the show, host Ed Crooks was joined by Melissa Lott and Joseph Majkut to discuss two books that were generating a lot of interest in energy circles. One of those, The Price Is Wrong, argues that inadequate profitability is …

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How can we finance the energy transition? Discussions from the final day of the Reuters Global Energy Transition Conference 2024 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

In this third special episode of the Energy Gang from the Reuters Global Energy Transition 2024 conference in New York, we focus on the crucial theme of financing the energy transition. We discuss how various stakeholders are addressing the financial challenges and opportunities presented by the shift to renewable energy. Our first guest is Utopia …

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Day Two: The Energy Gang at The Reuters Global Energy Transition Conference 2024 1:16:41

2M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

In this second special episode of Wood Mackenzie's The Energy Gang, recorded at the Reuters Global Energy Transition 2024 conference in New York, we speak with leaders at some of the key companies shaping the energy transition. We hear about how they are tackling the challenge of meeting rising demand for electricity while at the same time reducing…

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The Energy Gang at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Conference - Day One 34:55

2M ago34:55

34:55

This is a special episode of Wood Mackenzie's The Energy Gang, recorded at the Reuters Global Energy Transition 2024 conference in New York. It has a great lineup of speakers from the worlds of business, finance, and government, giving us an opportunity to talk to some of the key people who are driving the energy transition. One of the panellists o…

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Can capitalism save the planet? 51:55

2M ago51:55

51:55

Two books that are essential reading for energy wonks give contrasting views on how to tackle climate change. The hot book in the energy world right now is Brett Christophers’ The Price Is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won’t Save the Planet. It’s a detailed look at the structural issues in electricity markets and the challenges of generating returns on ren…

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Exploring Mining Podcast with Chris Timmins of Pegasus Resources Inc, update with historic drilling data

2M ago

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Exploring Mining Podcast with Chris Timmins of Pegasus Resources Inc, update with historic drilling data

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TELO Electric Trucks — History, Design, & Benefits 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

CleanTechnica Founder Scott Cooney talks with Jason Marks, Founder & CEO of TELO, and Forrest North, Founder & CTO of TELO, about their history in the EV industry (and pole vaulting) and then primarily about the history, design, and benefits of TELO electric trucks.

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TELO Electric Trucks — History, Design, & Benefits 26:38

3M ago26:38

26:38

CleanTechnica Founder Scott Cooney talks with Jason Marks, Founder & CEO of TELO, and Forrest North, Founder & CTO of TELO, about their history in the EV industry (and pole vaulting) and then primarily about the history, design, and benefits of TELO electric trucks.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Exploring Mining Podcast - Doing it Right with Cleaner Nickel; Interview with Alaska Energy Metals

3M ago

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Exploring Mining Podcast - Doing it Right with Cleaner Nickel; Interview with Alaska Energy Metals

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Electric School Bus Health Benefits & Transitioning New York's Fleet 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

Nina Haiman, NYSERDA Program Manager for Clean Transportation, talks with CleanTechnica Founder Scott Cooney about the health benefits of electric buses and transitioning New York State's massive school bus fleet to electric buses.

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Role of Commercial Real Estate in Accelerating EV Charging Infrastructure Rollout 23:59

3M ago23:59

23:59

Scott Howard of CBRE and Nigel Broomhall of Invisible Urban Charging discuss why commercial real estate owners need to deploy good EV charging infrastructure across their portfolios, the constraints they operate within, and how an integrated solution can enable scale and repetition for EV deployment.…

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Electric School Bus Health Benefits & Transitioning New York's Fleet 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

Nina Haiman, NYSERDA Program Manager for Clean Transportation, talks with CleanTechnica Founder Scott Cooney about the health benefits of electric buses and transitioning New York State's massive school bus fleet to electric buses.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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There’s no transition without transmission. How can we make it easier to build? 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Regulators are trying to clear the path to the grid that clean energy needs. To go from an electricity system based on coal and gas to one based on solar and wind, the US needs a very different power grid. On some estimates, annual installations of new transmission capacity need to double. To help build the grid that a new clean electricity system …

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Prepare for Li-FT off; Exploring Mining Podcast with Francis Macdonald, and Li-FT Power Ltd. (TSXV: LIFT)

3M ago

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Prepare for Li-FT off; Exploring Mining Podcast with Francis Macdonald, and Li-FT Power Ltd. (TSXV: LIFT)

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Role of Commercial Real Estate in Accelerating EV Charging Infrastructure Rollout 23:59

3M ago23:59

23:59

Scott Howard of CBRE and Nigel Broomhall of Invisible Urban Charging discuss why commercial real estate owners need to deploy good EV charging infrastructure across their portfolios, the constraints they operate within, and how an integrated solution can enable scale and repetition for EV deployment.…

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Google’s demanding goals for decarbonization 1:04:07

3M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

AI is driving up demand for electricity. How can we meet that demand with clean energy? It has been a big theme on the Energy Gang this year: the massive additional demand for energy that could be created by data centers for artificial intelligence. It’s an emerging issue that threatens to cause new challenges for the world’s attempts to achieve ne…

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Solar, Wind, & Water Powering California 15:53

3M ago15:53

15:53

Mark Z. Jacobson, Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about California switching more and more to solar power and wind power as well as electricity prices in California and in other states using a lot of renewable energy. Calif…

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Solar, Wind, & Water Powering California 15:53

3M ago15:53

15:53

Mark Z. Jacobson, Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about California switching more and more to solar power and wind power as well as electricity prices in California and in other states using a lot of renewable energy.…

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Exploring Mining Podcast with Golden Cariboo Resources; The Right Rocks, and the Right time

3M ago

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Exploring Mining Podcast with Golden Cariboo Resources; The Right Rocks, and the Right time

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Jigar Shah returns to the Energy Gang 51:29

4M ago51:29

51:29

The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office has a grandstand view of the energy transition. Where is it going next? Jigar Shah, one of the originators of the Energy Gang, now runs the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, playing a key role in advancing clean energy projects. By helping to bridge the gap between R&D and large-scale deplo…

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Tesla Full Self-Driving & Robotaxis — Full Picture Op-Ed 26:09

4M ago26:09

26:09

In this special episode of CleanTech Talk, Zachary Shahan provides a full-picture perspective on Tesla Full Self Driving (version 12.3) and its potential for robotaxis (or not).

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Tesla Full Self-Driving & Robotaxis — Full Picture Op-Ed 26:09

3M ago26:09

26:09

In this special episode of CleanTech Talk, Zachary Shahan provides a full-picture perspective on Tesla Full Self Driving (version 12.3) and its potential for robotaxis (or not).By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Is there an energy transition? 57:06

4M ago57:06

57:06

Fossil fuels still dominate the world’s energy supplies. Do we need different terminology to talk about what’s happening? We talk about “the energy transition” all the time. But is that language misleading? 20 years ago fossil fuels were 85% of the world’s energy, today they’re just a few percentage points less. If there is a transition to low-carb…

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Cleantech Podcast - Chief Environment Officer for Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) shares vision of how AI will play a key role in sustainability

4M ago

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Cleantech Podcast - Chief Environment Officer for Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) shares vision of how AI will play a key role in sustainability

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Exploring Mining Podcast Panel; the Golden Opportunity in the Golden Triangle

4M ago

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Exploring Mining Podcast Panel; the Golden Opportunity in the Golden Triangle

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AI Eye Podcast - Interview Alset Capital; the new kid on the block making Headlines on the Global AI Stage

4M ago

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AI Eye Podcast - Interview Alset Capital; the new kid on the block making Headlines on the Global AI Stage

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AI & Climate Solutions — Salesforce Interview 17:58

4M ago17:58

17:58

In this episode, we talk about how Salesforce is helping use AI for climate solutions to cut carbon emissions. CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney interviews Naomi Morenzoni, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at Salesforce, for this podcast.

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AI & Climate Solutions — Salesforce Interview 17:58

4M ago17:58

17:58

In this episode, we talk about how Salesforce is helping use AI for climate solutions to cut carbon emissions. CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney interviews Naomi Morenzoni, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at Salesforce, for this podcast.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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CEO of ABOUND Energy Inc. Talks about How His Long-Duration Energy Storage Technology Can Help Solve Grid Stability

4M ago

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CEO of ABOUND Energy Inc. Talks about How His Long-Duration Energy Storage Technology Can Help Solve Grid Stability

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Rising electricity demand in Texas: the canary in the coalmine for the rest of the US? | Bonus Episode 1:02:41

4M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Conversations from the Gulf Coast Power Association conference. This bonus episode of the Energy Gang was recorded live during the spring meeting of the Gulf Coast Power Association in Houston, Texas. Host Ed Crooks is joined by Beth Garza, President of the Gulf Coast Power Association, Frank O'Sullivan, Managing Director for Clean Energy at S2G Ve…

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How the Financial System Can Accelerate the Cleantech Revolution 34:04

4M ago34:04

34:04

Ravi Mikkelsen, CEO & cofounder of Atmos Financial, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about how the financial system can accelerate the cleantech revolution.

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2024 is a year of elections. What will they mean for clean energy? 54:48

4M ago54:48

54:48

As half the world heads to the polls, how important will the results be for efforts to cut emissions? Over half the world lives in a country that will be holding an election this year. The votes come at a time when resistance to the energy transition is building in many parts of the world, as concerns around energy security grow and some of the cha…

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Exploring Mining Podcast with Dakota Gold Corp; 145 years of history and a whole lot of Gold

4M ago

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Exploring Mining Podcast with Dakota Gold Corp; 145 years of history and a whole lot of Gold

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How the Financial System Can Accelerate the Cleantech Revolution 34:04

4M ago34:04

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Ravi Mikkelsen, CEO & cofounder of Atmos Financial, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about how the financial system can accelerate the cleantech revolution.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Australian outages show the value of solar and batteries 11:41

4M ago11:41

11:41

In Australia, one in three homes hosts a rooftop solar system. And 20% of those systems are attached to batteries. In February, a major grid outage put those systems to the test. Extreme weather caused a series of grid failures in the state of Victoria. And with coal plants tripping offline, solar capacity helped keep the blackouts from cascading f…

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Meeting & Exceeding Energy Storage Fire Testing Requirements 22:39

4M ago22:39

22:39

There is an urgent need to better address fire risks associated with energy storage systems—and sufficiently mitigate them. Chris Groves, Product Manager, and Mishaal SyedNaveed, Fire Protection Engineer at Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation, discuss baseline fire testing requirements and the importance of exceeding them.…

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Meeting & Exceeding Energy Storage Fire Testing Requirements 22:40

4M ago22:40

22:40

There is an urgent need to better address fire risks associated with energy storage systems—and sufficiently mitigate them. Chris Groves, Product Manager, and Mishaal SyedNaveed, Fire Protection Engineer at Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation, discuss baseline fire testing requirements and the importance of exceeding them.…

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