On episode 51 we sit down with David Roberts of Volts (@DrVolts on Twitter) to talk about the wide array of storage technologies starting to hit the market giving lithium-ion a run for its money. We talk flow, zinc, sodium-ion, and liquid metal batteries on this future looking episode. Tune in to hear about the advantages of each of these technologies and the role they may play on the grid here in North Carolina. This episode serves as a great primer for some of our upcoming episodes as part of this storage mini-series. 
 
Subscribe to David Roberts' Volts Newsletter: https://www.volts.wtf/
 
We also travel to Currituck County for the latest segment of the NC Solar Traveler to talk about the investments being made in clean energy on the Outer Banks of NC. 
 
Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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Episode 51: David Roberts on the Future of Energy Storage

On episode 77, Representative John Szoka reflects on his time in the NC General Assembly and how clean energy has become a staple of his legacy in the state. We talk through his journey from being a non-supporter to strong supporter of clean energy technology and the important role it plays in the generation mix to ensure reliability while keeping prices low. We also talk about the path both HB589 and HB951 took to receive the Governor’s signature. Tune in to find out what’s next for Representative John Szoka!
 
Additional resources from today’s episode: 
 
Making Energy Work: www.makingenergywork.com
 
Episode presented by: https://kilpatricktownsend.com/
 
Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)
 
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Episode 77: Conserving the Clean Energy Future

On Episode 105, we talk with Chris Carmody of the Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association about the current legislative session in South Carolina and what it means for energy in the state moving forward. In particular, there are a few significant pieces of legislation they’re tracking related to new natural gas assets and a bill focused on carrying forward the conversation on market reform. 

Additional resources from today’s episode: 
Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association: https://carolinasceba.com/ 
SC’s Ten Year Energy Transformation Act: https://bit.ly/4c4dRi0 
SELC Statement on SC Market Reform Bill: bit.ly/3vaRBCm

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)
 
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Episode 105: Gas, Market Reform, and More in the Palmetto State

The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast is a fresh take on all things clean energy in North Carolina. From developments in the General Assembly to the top news in North Carolina’s clean energy industry, this show will be your one-stop shop for clean energy in our state.

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In this episode, Katharine Kollins of the Southeastern Wind Coalition sits down to talk about the history of wind energy in North Carolina, where we are headed with this emerging industry, and why legislative "Wind Bans" are unnecessary. Of course, this episode comes fully loaded with a Policy Update.

We're Big Fans: A Conversation on Wind Energy in North Carolina

In this episode, we are live at Advanced Energy Economy's first annual Eastern Regional energy policy conference -- Advanced Energy Now | East. Google, Microsoft, Landis+Gyr, Rocky Mountain Institute, and Advanced Energy Economy weigh in on the latest clean energy trends, reveal their latest work, and predict the future of the clean energy economy. Recorded at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia and sponsored by Advanced Energy Economy.

Live at Advanced Energy Now | East: Google, Microsoft, and more

In this episode, we sit down with the Sophie Mullinax, Campaign Coordinator of the Blue Horizons Project. This public-private partnership is an innovative initiative that includes government and utility stakeholders to advance a clean energy future in Western North Carolina. 

We talk about Sophie's experience as a woman in clean energy, and we get down in the weeds on some wonky topics like demand response and peak load. 

As always, this episode comes complete with a Policy Update. Created and hosted by Ben Stockdale.

Keepin' it 100: Asheville and Buncombe County's Commitment to 100% Renewable Energy

In this episode, we're on tour with NC Governor Roy Cooper at Jones County's brand new public school, which is "the best school in the state." With more than 2,000 solar panels and over 60 geothermal wells, this school creates 50% more energy than it uses. Tune in for Gov. Cooper's insight on clean energy in NC. Thanks to our sponsors SfL+a Architects and First Floor.

NC Governor Roy Cooper Tours the School of the Future

In this episode, we're taking you to the ribbon cutting ceremony for Fifth Third Bank's new 80MW solar farm. Our featured interview is with JP Morgan's global head of sustainability Sam Stockdale. Other interviews include NC Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan, Fifth Third Bank's President and CEO Greg Carmichael, NC Senator Bob Steinburg, and NC Representative Howard Hunter.

We're Banking On It: Clean Energy Commitments of Major Banks ft. JP Morgan and Fifth Third Bank

In this episode, we sit down with a host of The Energy Gang podcast, Katherine Hamilton. We talk emerging clean energy trends, the federal regulatory structure, and learn about the relationship between state and federal energy policy. As always, this episode comes fully loaded with a Policy Update. 

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Created by Ben Stockdale.

When Pods Collide: A Conversation with Katherine Hamilton of The Energy Gang

In this episode, we sit down (at a safe virtual distance) with clean energy business leader and entrepreneur Zack Hobbs, who founded Carolina Solar Services in 2015. Zack is a North Carolina native and speaks about what it's like to start a clean energy business in NC, how he started in clean energy, and how COVID-19 has affected his company and others in the clean energy industry. 

Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and Produced by Ben Stockdale. 

Our featured NCSEA Business Member is Utility Management Services.

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So You Wanna Start a Clean Energy Business? A Conversation with a Clean Energy Entrepreneur

Welcome to the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, a fresh take on North Carolina’s evolving clean energy policy landscape. Covering technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biogas, electric vehicles, battery storage, and the whole nine yards. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele on behalf of NC Sustainable Energy Association.