Best Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 21: Dr. Chris Burns of NOVONIX 23:32

1M ago23:32

23:32

Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Chris Burns, Chief Executive Officer of NOVONIX, a leading battery materials and technology company with operations in the United States and Canada. Recently, DOE awarded NOVONIX a $100 million grant and a $103 million tax credit under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Allocation Program, or the 48C program un…

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Episode 20: Charles Sims of the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs 19:49

3M ago19:49

19:49

Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Charles Sims, Director of the Center for Energy, Transportation and Environmental Policy, Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, about the Valley Pathways Study. The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Baker School launched the Valley Pathways Study in February 2023 to evaluate the existing …

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Episode 19: Lilly Tench of the Spark Innovation Center 20:04

4M ago20:04

20:04

In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Lilly Tench, Director of the Spark Innovation Center at the University of Tennessee Research Park. The two discuss the Spark Cleantech Accelerator program and how applications are open for Cohort Three until May 15, 2024. TAEBC is a proud partner of the Spark Cleantech Accelerator. We provide operation…

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Episode 18: Monica Walker of General Motors 14:20

5M ago14:20

14:20

In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Monica Walker, Manager of Renewables & Energy Strategy at General Motors. GM has a bold vision for the future. One with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. Piper and Walker discuss GM’s renewable energy commitments, electric vehicle charging partnership with the Pilot Company and Spring H…

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Episode 17: Jennifer Safavian of Autos Drive America 17:18

6M ago17:18

17:18

Host Cortney Piper interviews Jennifer Safavian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Autos Drive America. Autos Drive America’s mission is to grow the U.S. automotive industry by advocating for and defending open trade and investment policies that expand employment opportunities for Americans and choice for all consumers. Cortney and Jennifer …

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Episode 16: Liliana Ramirez of Ford Motor Company 23:46

6M ago23:46

23:46

In what is likely Host Cortney Piper’s favorite interview to date, she interviews Liliana Ramirez, Global Director of Workforce Development at Ford. Ramirez is responsible for using cutting-edge strategies to build the manufacturing workforce required for BlueOval City and BlueOval SK Battery Park. In this episode, they discuss Ramirez’s 30+ year c…

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Episode 15: Kevin Heaslip of TEAM TN 17:14

7M ago17:14

17:14

How can we advance mobility solutions for all Tennesseans? In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Kevin Heaslip, Director of the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Heaslip also served as the Chief Executive Officer of TEAM TN, a partnership with the National Science Foundation and an alliance o…

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Episode 14: Gina Bonini of Modine 18:50

9M ago18:50

18:50

Host Cortney Piper interviews Gina Bonini, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Thermal Systems at Modine. Modine is the only U.S.-based automotive thermal management provider for electric vehicles. They are headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, but the EV component manufacturing occurs at their plant in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Modine has …

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Episode 13: Julian Spector of Canary Media 26:28

10M ago26:28

26:28

In the first episode of Season 2, Host Cortney Piper interviews Julian Spector, senior reporter at Canary Media, an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. The pair spoke about Spector’s recent coverage of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s decarbonization efforts and the Southeast’…

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Episode 12: Why Tennessee? 20:48

1+ y ago20:48

20:48

Today, we’re asking the question, “Why Tennessee?” Why are so many advanced energy companies moving to or expanding operations in our state? In 2021, Ford committed to a $5.6 billion investment in West Tennessee for electric vehicle production at its BlueOval City campus. Last year, WACKER, a German-based polysilicon manufacturer and long-time TAEB…

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Episode 11: How Tennessee manufacturers meet their sustainability goals 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

31:06

For this episode, Energizing Tennessee is changing its format – or rather, its host – a little bit. Steve Seifried, Tennessee Account Executive for Ameresco and President of the Board for the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council, is your guest host for today’s conversation. In this episode, Seifried and his guests will explore how manufacture…

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Episode 10: Mentorship + opportunity = How we keep advanced energy startups in Tennessee 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

31:31

The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council has four commitments to our members. In this episode, we’re focusing on one: Foster the growth of Tennessee's advanced energy startups. TAEBC doesn’t just want advanced energy startups to launch in the state, we want them to grow, thrive and stay here. Today, we’re speaking with Harvey Abouelata, Vice …

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Episode 9: Secret City to advanced nuclear hub: Tennessee’s legacy of innovation and development in nuclear energy 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

Tennessee is rooted in nuclear energy innovation. And today, Oak Ridge is a thriving epicenter for next-generation nuclear technology. So, what are we doing today? And what does next-generation nuclear energy even look like? To dive into today’s topic, we’re first speaking with Tracy Boatner, President of the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC),…

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Episode 8: Lithium is key to an all-electric future: But what about the supply? 22:10

1+ y ago22:10

22:10

We’ve all seen the headlines: Lithium is key to making electric vehicles, but do we have enough to supply rapid EV adoption? Today, we’re speaking with two representatives from Piedmont Lithium, a North Carolina-based company that recently announced a massive project breaking ground right here in Tennessee. The company anticipates the new developme…

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Episode 7: Solar's transformational power for rural communities 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

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We’re shining a light on the impact of solar in Tennessee. The International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2022 report predicts that in the next few years, the biggest source of electricity will be solar power. Meanwhile, the Inflation Reduction Act will usher in more high-paying solar jobs and tax credits for solar installations at homes, businesses …

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Episode 6: What’s the deal with hydrogen? Is it the silver bullet for our decarbonization needs? 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

40:48

To close out the first half of our first season, we’re asking the big question: What’s the deal with hydrogen? Is it the silver bullet to solve all our decarbonization needs? From the utility sector to transportation— we’ll speak with two industry experts to help answer these inquiries. First, we’ll talk with Jon Rodriguez, Energy Business Director…

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Episode 5: How will we build out the nation’s EV charging infrastructure? 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

29:16

The age of the electric vehicle is here. Automakers are all in and the federal government is offering incentives to encourage the public to go electric and to create the infrastructure needed to enable wide-spread adoption. We need public EV charging stations to be just as available across the country as gas stations are now. To make this possible,…

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Bonus Episode: Busting four common myths about EVs 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

31:58

Consumers have questions about EVs and we have the answers! In this bonus episode released during the Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Forum & Expo and the Drive Electric Tennessee Momentum Summit, we're speaking with Ryan Stanton, Sr. Project Manager - EV Evolution at the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Alexa Voytek, Deputy Director, Office of…

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Episode 4: Becoming #1 in the Southeast for EV supply chain 23:42

1+ y ago23:42

23:42

For the next few episodes, we’re continuing to explore the question: “How can we electrify Tennessee?” Today, we’re discussing how how Tennessee is quickly becoming #1 in the Southeast for the electric vehicle supply chain. Our guest for the show is Kel Kearns, Plant Manager at BlueOval City Electric Vehicle Center, who will speak about Ford’s $5.6…

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Episode 3: All-hands-on-deck: A whole-ecosystem approach to transportation electrification 32:52

2y ago32:52

32:52

Electrification is the future of the mobility industry. It’s no longer a dream or far-away possibility. Yet, we must come together as an ecosystem quickly to make it a reality. We need more investment in forward-thinking mobility technology. We need aggressive action from policymakers. We need an all-hands-on-deck approach to building an all-electr…

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Episode 2: How can we electrify Tennessee? Getting over 200,000 EVs on Valley roads by 2028 24:34

2y ago24:34

24:34

For the next few episodes, we will explore the question: “How can we electrify Tennessee?” In the first episode in this mini series, we will discuss how Tennessee plans to build out its EV infrastructure to facilitate adoption of EVs. In 2021, the Tennessee Valley Authority and TN Department of Environment and Conservation announced their partnersh…

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Episode 1: What's the deal with advanced energy in Tennessee? 28:14

2y ago28:14

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The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council champions advanced energy as a job creation and economic development strategy. We educate public officials and business leaders about Tennessee’s advanced energy assets, establish strategic partnerships to connect assets with opportunities, and inform policy that expands and strengthens the industry. I…

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Welcome to Energizing Tennessee 1:10

2y ago1:10

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The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council champions advanced energy as a job creation and economic development strategy. Advanced energy is a relatively new term but refers to any technology that makes energy cleaner, safer, more secure and more efficient. Energizing Tennessee, powered by TAEBC and FirstBank, explores the latest news and insig…

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Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council Podcasts

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Episode 21: Dr. Chris Burns of NOVONIX 23:32

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Episode 20: Charles Sims of the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs 19:49

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Episode 19: Lilly Tench of the Spark Innovation Center 20:04

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Episode 18: Monica Walker of General Motors 14:20

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Episode 17: Jennifer Safavian of Autos Drive America 17:18

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Episode 16: Liliana Ramirez of Ford Motor Company 23:46

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Episode 15: Kevin Heaslip of TEAM TN 17:14

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Episode 14: Gina Bonini of Modine 18:50

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Episode 13: Julian Spector of Canary Media 26:28

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Episode 12: Why Tennessee? 20:48

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Episode 11: How Tennessee manufacturers meet their sustainability goals 31:06

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Episode 10: Mentorship + opportunity = How we keep advanced energy startups in Tennessee 31:31

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Episode 9: Secret City to advanced nuclear hub: Tennessee’s legacy of innovation and development in nuclear energy 32:20

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Episode 8: Lithium is key to an all-electric future: But what about the supply? 22:10

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Episode 7: Solar's transformational power for rural communities 33:18

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Episode 6: What’s the deal with hydrogen? Is it the silver bullet for our decarbonization needs? 40:48

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Episode 5: How will we build out the nation’s EV charging infrastructure? 29:16

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Bonus Episode: Busting four common myths about EVs 31:58

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Episode 4: Becoming #1 in the Southeast for EV supply chain 23:42

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Episode 3: All-hands-on-deck: A whole-ecosystem approach to transportation electrification 32:52

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Episode 2: How can we electrify Tennessee? Getting over 200,000 EVs on Valley roads by 2028 24:34

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Episode 1: What's the deal with advanced energy in Tennessee? 28:14

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Welcome to Energizing Tennessee 1:10

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