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Innovia GEO was founded to remove the cost and complexity barriers that have kept geothermal out of reach for most buildings. Drawing on decades of experience in renewable energy, construction, and geothermal research, Innovia developed their ultra-shallow systems to be installed faster, cheaper, and with less risk specifically for low and midrise buildings.

From individual buildings to community-scale projects, Innovia delivers solutions that make clean heating and cooling a reality today.

Solect Energy transforms energy challenges into business opportunities. As one of the leading names in the Northeast’s commercial solar industry, Solect specializes in cost reduction and optimizing your solar investments. They offer tailored energy solutions, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency to meet the highest industry standards. From practical and systematic solar design and installation to cutting-edge energy storage technologies, Solect is your trusted partner throughout the journey.

Our guest this episode is serial entrepreneur Kevin Cunningham, President of Helios Energy.  Helios was founded in 2021 by Kevin and Jennifer Cunningham who saw an opportunity to bring a higher standard of craftsmanship and professionalism to the commercial solar industry. Drawing on decades of leadership in telecommunications, technology, and enterprise operations, they built Helios Energy from the ground up with a clear mission: deliver clean energy projects the right way.

What began as a focused solar EPC operation in New England has grown into a trusted partner for leading developers and energy companies across the region. Today, Helios Energy delivers turnkey solar canopy, rooftop, and ground-mount installations — along with energy storage and EV charging — combining deep technical capability with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and community.

Our guest on this episode is Steven Clarke Program Director, Climate and Energy with Ceres.  Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient world. They make the business case for action on the most pressing sustainability challenges facing our economy today: climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and nature and biodiversity loss. With data-driven research and expert analysis, they inspire investors and companies to act on these global challenges and advocate for market and policy solutions.  Their efforts help transform industries, unlock new business opportunities, and foster innovation and job growth – proving that sustainability is the bottom line.

Adiona Tech is a last-mile delivery route optimization tool for fleet owners and operators. The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical part of the way we live but the complexity of it is not well understood. Last-mile routing is the shortest part of the trip, while also being the most complicated, expensive, and variable.  Adiona Tech improves the bottom line for fleet owners and managers while reducing CO2 emissions.

Steve Miller has taken his passion for energy efficiency, sustainability, and the environment to create LabReNew.  Steve and his team are working towards a world where research labs integrate sustainability into their day to day operations without effort. Lab managers want to save energy, lower their carbon footprint, and create less waste, but they don’t know where to start.  That’s what LabReNew is all about. 

RevEnergy LLC's mission is to empower commercial building owners and managers with real-time, asset-level energy insights that drive smarter decisions and lasting impact. Through 24/7 monitoring, they help eliminate energy waste, identify asset performance issues, and fine-tune maintenance programs—delivering measurable savings and operational efficiency.

Our guest this episode is Zak Lefevre co-founder and CEO of ChargeLab, which is an operating system for EV chargers. ChargeLab’s back-end software powers North America's leading EV charger manufacturers, turnkey installers, and network operators.

As a former professional rugby player Jack Paloucek knows something about team work and driving toward goals.  As Eversource’s Compressed Air lead and subject matter expert, Jack specializes in engaging customers and vendors to adopt best practices in compressed air optimization.  From there he systematically builds on these relationships so that his customers pursue additional comprehensive energy efficiency solutions that ultimately improve their operations and competitive stature in the marketplace.

The Cool Down system sends the naturally cool temperatures from your basement into your living space. At the same time, the system draws heat from your living space and sends it to your basement. The excess heat from your home is dispersed into the ground through your basement keeping your home cool during the hot summer months, while saving you money on your electricity bills.