ENERGYMATTERS2U and AEE-NE

Discussing affordable home EV Charging and Electrification with the CEO and Founder of Stepwise Jane Chen

Our guest this episode is Jane Chen the CEO and Cofounder of Stepwise.  As a socially conscious entrepreneur Jane founded Stepwise so that homeowners could make it easier, faster, and more affordable to electrify, by removing the barrier of costly and time-consuming electric panel upgrades. Stepwise is on a mission to make mass electrification a reality, while uplifting the installers and future proofing the electric grid.

 

Our guest this week is Emmy Award-Winning Network Meteorologist and AI Enthusiast Zack Green

Join us for a conversation with Zack who just received his AI and ML certification from MIT as we discuss energy, sustainability, weather forecasting, risk mitigation and the growing demands on the power grid to accommodate the growth in AI and electrification.  You will appreciate Zack's unique ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.

Our guest this week is Gabe Phillips the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Power

Catalyst Power is an independent energy solutions provider (ESCO) specializing in integrating retail energy and distributed energy resources. They use cost-effective, novel energy supply solutions tailored for businesses. Catalyst caters to the underserved middle-market commercial and industrial businesses looking for a more sustainable and cost-efficient way to power their businesses. Using solar, battery energy storage, EV charging, commercial retail electricity, and other state-of-the-art innovations, they empower businesses to grow their positive environmental impact while improving overall efficiency.  https://catalystpower.com/

Jeff McAulay CEO and Co-Founder of Energetic Capital discusses offering financing solutions for the unrated, sub-investment grade C&I market

Founded by two clean energy industry veterans in 2016, Energetic sits at the center of the North American energy transition ecosystem. They are a market leader in expertly assessing projects and helping customers connect with debt capital providers on optimal terms that maximize returns and environmental impact.  https://www.energeticcapital.com/solutions

ENERGYMATTERS2U discusses electric design services for customers considering electrification upgrades with Tom Banks and Joey Redmond from B2Q Associates

B2Q provides cost-efficient design services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to minimize construction costs while maximizing long-term energy and operating efficiency. While many engineering firms provide cookie-cutter solutions, B2Q’s seasoned team of design professionals work closely with clients, starting at the concept stage, and tailor solutions to meet their unique budgetary and operating requirements. Their design and project management expertise now includes electric services for customers looking to accommodate upgrades associated with electrification.  https://www.b2qassociates.com/ 

 

ENERGYMATTERS2U discusses Caelux one™ an innovative product that integrates seamlessly into existing PV module manufacturing processes with Caelux CEO Scott Graybeal

Caelux is on a mission to lower installed costs while improving power production so that solar energy is more affordable and accessible to all.  Cealux not only makes solar power better but allows to deliver energy at a much lower levelized cost of energy than traditional solar.

ENERGYMATTERS2U discusses Geothermal simplified for your home with Kathy Hannun Founder and President at Dandelion (Home Geothermal) and special guest Mat Tuttelman

The Dandelion Energy home geothermal system replaces your home’s existing air conditioning and heating equipment with a powerful heat pump and safe, underground pipes that move heat between the earth and your home.  In the winter, the ground loops move heat stored in the ground into your home. In the summer, the ground loops return heat from your home to the ground.

ENERGYMATTERS2U catches up with Brett Feldman Manager of Energy Efficiency for Rhode Island Energy to discuss the latest program updates

From easy-to-swap lighting and controls to fully integrated energy plans, Rhode Island Energy provides solutions that help customers lower utility bills and achieve better results with everything from increased productivity to higher employee recruitment and retention rates.

ENERGYMATTERS2U Discusses the path to Net Zero with David McDougall from McDougall Energy Advisors

David McDougall has spent the last 15 years of his career dedicated to advancing the adoption of renewable energy and decarbonization. His wide range of sustainability, energy efficiency, and clean energy expertise gives him unique insights to guide net zero plans. He is a LEED AP professional, and a Certified Energy Manager with a mechanical engineering degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. David taught a course titled “Sustainability in the Organization” at Boston University and was the co-founder of the Newburyport Cleantech Center. In addition to sustainability and clean energy, David has expertise in sales and sales management, operational excellence programs, team leadership, customer success, and strategy. He lives in Newburyport with his wife and has 3 kids.  

Learn about the benefits of Community Solar with Nicholas Valorie and Mike McCue from East Coast Renewable Energy, LLC

After years of working for big companies, Nicholas Valorie opened East Coast Renewable Energy, LLC. (ECR). ECR was created to offer what the big companies can offer but with better pricing. How are they able to offer better pricing? Simply put, they don’t have the overhead. Most importantly they are able to work hand in hand with the customer, so people are not a number but rather a member of their business.