Best John Failla Podcasts (2024)

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Tactician w/ Ted Brown 13:50

3d ago13:50

13:50

A turn-based game engine to transform design documents into playable prototypes. -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost to help me reach my goal: https://chiedo.com/ama -- Disc…

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Seizing the Day: Decarbonization as an Organizational Opportunity, Ep. 99 22:39

14d ago22:39

22:39

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil welcomes back Becky Wacker, the Director of Energy Services Sales at Trane Commercial. In Episode 88, they dug into the challenges and opportunities that commercial building operators face today in light of their decarbonization efforts. In this new episode, Becky discusses how to seize decarboni…

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Replacing resumes w/ Rapha CEO Masoud Ardestani 13:10

20d ago13:10

13:10

Quick chat with Masoud Ardestani about replacing resumes and the future of hiring. -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost to help me reach my goal: https://chiedo.com/ama -- Di…

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Time plus energy vs money plus experience 2:31

24d ago2:31

2:31

Be a founder who brings an abundance of time+energy OR be a founder who brings an abundance of money+experience -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost to help me reach my goal:…

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An Entrepreneur's Journey in Clean Energy, Ep #98 26:57

28d ago26:57

26:57

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil speaks with Brittney Boyd, founder and CEO of the Energy Equity Group (EEG). Brittney shares her personal journey, from growing up in a low-income neighborhood to becoming an influential figure in the clean energy industry, and delves deeper into the mission and goals of the Energy Equity Group. …

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Be annoying with angel investors 2:12

29d ago2:12

2:12

Be annoying with investors you want on the cap table. -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost to help me reach my goal: https://chiedo.com/ama -- Disclaimer The information prov…

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SoyKitty pitch w/ Lee Kaufman 11:35

1M ago11:35

11:35

I know nothing about DTC or CPG and I’m allergic to cats 🐱 but I had to take the pitch. SoyKitty, cat litter so clean, you could eat it. -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost …

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Two questions you should ask in every pitch 1:16

1M ago1:16

1:16

Two questions you should ask in every pitch. Every time. 📝 -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost to help me reach my goal: https://chiedo.com/ama -- Disclaimer The information…

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StoryTailor pitch w/ JQ Sirls 8:22

1M ago8:22

8:22

StoryTailor, the ChatGPT of children stories. -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost to help me reach my goal: https://chiedo.com/ama -- Disclaimer The information provided in …

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Why visionary founders need integrators 2:08

2M ago2:08

2:08

If you’re doing the founder thing solo, and don’t have a co-founder who complements you or an employee who does so, it’s worth taking an honest look at all the things you haven’t been doing or doing well, that need to get done more quickly or better. And thinking whether or not your results would be in a better place if all those things had gotten …

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Why every founder should do cold sales 3:02

2M ago3:02

3:02

If you’re selling to a burning problem, and have the solution, then even a cold call gets a standing ovation. And sometimes dinner. 🍛 -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost to …

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Pearl pitch w/ John Failla 6:41

2M ago6:41

6:41

Pearl provides the infrastructure to the nation's largest academic recovery efforts. John Failla -- - Website: https://tutorwithpearl.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndfailla/ -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast…

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Energy and Equity with Emily Schapira, Ep #97 31:09

2M ago31:09

31:09

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Emily Schapira, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. She’s also a recent winner of the DEI Impact award in the Catalyst for Change category. They discuss how the Philadelphia Energy Authority is making great strides in the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion…

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Kommu pitch w/ Bo Abrams 6:25

2M ago6:25

6:25

🏘️ AirBnB left market share on the table, kommu plans to 🫴 scoop it. -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1mYzA4Nbq8 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown website: https://www.rocktown.vc Rocktown podcast: https://rocktown.buzzsprout.com Visit and hit repost to help me reach my goal: https://chiedo.com/ama -- Disclaimer The i…

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Building Founder Failure Tolerance 6:47

2M ago6:47

6:47

Chiedo and Emily Leahy discuss founder failure tolerance. -- Emily LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamemilyleahy 1 on 1 founder coaching: https://iamemilyleahy.com 1 to many coaching: https://founderinflow.com -- Chiedo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiedo Rocktown: https://www.rocktown.vc -- Chiedo Ask Chiedo anything: https://forms.gle/GkhqMif1…

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Heard at NZF #4 Insights from the Health Care Sector, Ep #96 17:56

2M ago17:56

17:56

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series focuses on energy customers in healthcare. The interviews feature Scott Czubkowski, the National Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxc…

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Heard at NZF #3 Insights from the Commercial Sector, Ep #95 29:26

3M ago29:26

29:26

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series features interviews with energy customers in the commercial space. The guests are Joshua Witte, Director of Energy Sustainability and ESG at Dollar T…

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Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA, #94 14:22

3M ago14:22

14:22

At Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its No…

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DEI Impact Awards Part 2, Ep #93 38:22

4M ago38:22

38:22

On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, we continue to highlight the winners of the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing power users driving the energy transition while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We speak with Sandeep Blah about the PSE&G Clean Energy Jobs Program, Bambi Ingram about the success and educational value of the UAB Sola…

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DEI Impact Awards Part 1, Ep #92 38:51

5M ago38:51

38:51

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions hosted the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing large power users’ company-wide efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion while powering the energy transition. This two-part series will celebrate the winners of these awards and highlight their efforts. The DEI Impact Awards were sponsore…

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Sustainability, Reliability, and Security while Managing Costs- a View from Microsoft & Constellation Ep #91 36:45

6M ago36:45

36:45

At Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Michelle Lancaster, Microsoft’s Director of Global Sustainability Strategy and GTM, and Chuck Hanna, Vice President of National Accounts and Solutions Sales, gave a keynote discussing how Microsoft is working with Constellation to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy reliability – all while m…

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Heard at Net Zero Forum Insights from the Higher Education Sector Ep #90 45:10

6M ago45:10

45:10

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode features conversations with energy customers in higher education. This series of interviews aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration to help them on their clean ener…

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Heard at the Net Zero Forum: Insights from the Industrial Sector Ep #89 40:58

7M ago40:58

40:58

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. Today’s inaugural episode features conversations with multiple energy customers in the industrial energy space. This series of interviews aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration…

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The value of a holistic approach to decarbonizing your building infrastructure, with Becky Wacker Ep #88 24:40

7M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, produced in partnership with Trane, host Debra Chanil welcomes Becky Wacker. Becky is the Director of Energy Services Sales for Trane Commercial Americas. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that commercial building operators face today in light of decarbonization. Disclaimer: Trane does not provide…

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Leadership Renewables and Water Conservation, with Alise Porto Ep #87 18:35

8M ago18:35

18:35

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Alise Porto, SVP of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives at Switch and two-time winner of SED’s WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award. They discuss how Switch has driven sustainability through innovative water conservation and renewable energy initiatives. You will want to hear t…

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Developing an Innovative Clean Energy Financing Tool, with Abby Johnson Ep #86 24:29

8M ago24:29

24:29

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Abby Johnson. Abby is President of both Abacus Property Solutions and the Virginia PACE Authority. She is a winner of the 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award in the category of Industry Veteran. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Founding the Virg…

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University of New Mexico's Unique Energy Solution, with Matt Cherrin Ep #85 30:45

9M ago30:45

30:45

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Matthew Cherrin, Vice President of Lobo Energy Incorporated - a company owned by the University of New Mexico. Matthew explains this innovative business model and the university’s $140 million conservation story. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Matt’…

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Building Corporate Energy Awareness Through Mentorship, with Kulsoom Khan Ep #84 30:11

9M ago30:11

30:11

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Kulsoom Khan, Energy Efficiency Manager at Congebec. Kulsoom won a 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award for the Energy Ambassador Program she created at her company. Kulsoom shares her experience cultivating energy culture buy-in. You will want to hear this episode if you are…

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On The Radar Screen: Emerging Trends and Technologies to Watch, with Peter Kelly-Detwiler Ep #83 32:02

10M ago32:02

32:02

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from Peter Kelly-Detwiler, a long-time friend of Smart Energy Decisions and author of The Energy Switch. Peter discusses new technologies and their advantages, drawbacks, and relative state of maturation, as well as a useful framework for how to think about new technologies and…

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Sustainability and the City of Atlanta, with Chandra Farley Ep #82 32:00

11M ago32:00

32:00

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum presented by Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Chandra talks about the importance of public-private partnerships, the value of positive pressure, and viewing sustainability through the len…

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Women In Smart Energy Series: Kulsoom Khan, Kate Peterson, and Ibolya Yolas, Ep #81 32:27

11M ago32:27

32:27

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil hosts a panel discussion featuring some of Smart Energy Decisions’ Women in Smart Energy (WISE) Award winners. These women share their paths in energy and sustainability, achievements, and continuing growth as women in the energy industry. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested …

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Getting Creative to Make Net Zero Pencil, with Chris Thurston Ep #80 28:06

12M ago28:06

28:06

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net-Zero forum, featuring Chris Thurston, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Lineage Logistics. As a company with a real vision for what the sustainable warehouse of the future should be, Lineage Logistics focuses on best-in-class en…

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Heavy Duty Cargo Handling Equipment and SSA Marine’s Movement towards Near and Zero-Emissions, with Joe Carrillo Ep #79 29:07

12M ago29:07

29:07

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net-Zero forum featuring Joe Carrillo, Regional Vice President of SSA Marine. Joe brings his “boots on the ground” perspective as the person responsible for implementing the programs that help the company meet its goals. Joe shares SSA Marine…

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Meeting Renewable Energy Goals: A Portfolio View, with Quen Howard, Ep #78 15:57

1y ago15:57

15:57

This episode of Smart Energy Voices is an interview from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum featuring Quen Howard, Indirect Procurement Manager of VF Corporation, and Debra Chanil, Smart Energy Decisions’ Director of Editorial and Research. They discuss the challenges of implementing renewables across a portfolio of consumer bran…

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How General Motors Hit 100% RE in the U.S. a Generation Ahead of Schedule, with Rob Threlkeld Ep #77 29:10

1y ago29:10

29:10

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a special keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum. Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager of Sustainable Energy, Supply, and Reliability for General Motors, shares how General Motors reached its 100% renewable energy goal a whole generation ahead of schedule. You will…

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McCormick’s Recipe for Success – An 'All of the Above' Sustainability Strategy, with Jeff Blankman 22:20

1y ago22:20

22:20

This episode of Smart Energy Voices is a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum featuring Jeff Blankman. Jeff is the Sustainable Manufacturing Manager for McCormick & Company and is also an Advisory Board member for Smart Energy Decisions. Jeff’s keynote addresses McCormick’s all-of-the-above sustainability strategy and …

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A Team You Can Count On, Ep #6 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

30:08

The Race to Net-Zero podcast is a six-episode series featuring conversations with energy industry experts and businesses committed to net-zero carbon emissions. In this season’s final episode, host John Failla introduces Scott Hart, Head of Sales for NRG Business. They discuss the state of net-zero, the future of the journey, and the importance of …

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Achieving Net Zero Across Cisco’s Value Chain, with Andy Smith Ep #75 24:31

1+ y ago24:31

24:31

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a special keynote presentation from the inaugural Net Zero Forum featuring Andy Smith, Senior Manager of Global Energy Management and Sustainability at Cisco Systems. In his presentation, Andy provides a deep dive into the process Cisco recently went through to evaluate, establish and …

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Today's Net-Zero Challenges in Real Time, with Marianella Franklin, Michal Shepard, and Ryan Spies Ep #74 28:46

1+ y ago28:46

28:46

This episode of Smart Energy Voices is a panel conversation from Smart Energy Decisions' recent Net Zero forum, moderated by SED's Director of Education Programs, Peter Kelly-Detwiler. The panel covers real-time challenges that companies face on their road to net zero. This conversation is a compilation of comments and notes from peer-to-peer discu…

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Bank of America’s Approach to Net Zero, with Beth Wytiaz Ep #73 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

25:04

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares the opening keynote presentation from the inaugural Net Zero Forum, featuring Beth Wytiaz, Net Zero Strategy Executive for Bank of America. Beth is responsible for developing and delivering the financial institution’s environmental strategy to reach net zero before 2050. In this talk, …

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Choosing action: NRG's journey to net zero, Ep #5 31:47

1+ y ago31:47

31:47

The Race to Net-Zero podcast is a six-episode series featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions. In this episode, host John Failla introduces Jeanne-Mey Sun, Vice President of Sustainability at NRG Energy. They discuss the depth of NRG’s work in sustainability, as evidenced by NRG’s co…

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It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon: Challenges to net-zero, Ep #4 35:32

1+ y ago35:32

35:32

The Race to Net Zero podcast is a six-episode series featuring conversations with energy experts and businesses who have committed to net-zero carbon emissions. In this episode, host John Failla introduces Kevin Arritt, Director of Renewable Strategy and Advisory for NRG, and Greg Kandankulam, Director of Sustainability Advisory for NRG. They discu…

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Michigan State's Renewable Energy Journey, with Dr. Wolfgang Bauer Ep #72 48:41

1+ y ago48:41

48:41

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Dr. Wolfgang Bauer, Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, to discuss the renewable journey he has led at the university. Wolfgang is also an active Smart Energy Decisions Advisory Board member. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Dr. Wol…

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Making your move: The evolution of renewable energy, with Chris Pennington and Tracy Ross, Ep #3 40:00

1+ y ago40:00

40:00

The Race to Net Zero podcast is a special, six-episode series centered around your net-zero journey. Host John Failla introduces Chris Pennington, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Iron Mountain Data Centers, and Tracy Ross, Vice President of Sales, West Region at NRG Energy as they share how the renewable energy market is shifting with the …

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Outlining your journey: Houston's landmark Climate Action Plan, with Priya Zachariah, Ep #2 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

42:06

The Race to Net-Zero podcast is a six-episode series featuring conversations with energy experts and representatives from businesses that have committed to net-zero carbon emissions. In this episode, host John Failla sits down with Priya Zachariah, Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer for the City of Houston, and Greg Kandankulam, Director o…

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The starting point: Key drivers of the net-zero movement with Lynda Clemmons, Ep #1 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

31:07

NRG Energy and Smart Energy Decisions are pleased to bring you a new educational project, The Race to Net Zero podcast, a six-episode series centered around the journey to net-zero for businesses like yours. This premiere episode features host John Failla from Smart Energy Decision and Lynda Clemmons, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions at NRG …

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Emissions Reduction by Design, with Ryan Spies Ep #71 15:50

1+ y ago15:50

15:50

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Ryan Spies, Vice President of Sustainability at Clayco. As the closing keynote speaker from Smart Energy Decisions’ Renewable Energy Forum, Ryan spoke about addressing emissions reduction through design and the role renewables should play in decarbonization strategies. You will wan…

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City of Cincinnati's Renewable Energy Journey, with Michael Forrester Ep #70 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces Michael Forrester, former Director of Environment and Sustainability for the city of Cincinnati. At SED’s recent Renewable Energy Forum, Michael shared his insights on Cincinnati’s strategy of acting like a corporation that led to implementing its 100 MW PPA. You will want to hear …

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Profiles in Leadership: Dean Nelson and the iMasons Climate Accord, with Dean Nelson Ep #69 42:50

2y ago42:50

42:50

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Dean Nelson, Founder and Chairman of Infrastructure Masons and CEO of Cato. They discuss the creation of the iMasons Climate Accord and the community efforts for diversity and inclusion, education, sustainability, and technology. iMasons Climate Accord will present a workshop on …

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Leading from Within, with Amy Bond Ep #68 26:53

2y ago26:53

26:53

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla introduces the opening keynote speaker from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Renewable Energy Forum, Amy Bond. Amy is the Sustainability Sourcing Manager at T-Mobile. In her talk, she presents actionable tips for navigating obstacles to success in implementing sustainability strategies, includi…

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