𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

While we're all familiar with massive utility-scale wind farms and solar projects feeding into enormous transmission lines, there's a powerful alternative model emerging: community energy. This approach puts energy production, consumption, and management directly into the hands of local citizens and communities.

But there's a challenge: without the economies of scale that utility projects enjoy, community energy struggles to be both affordable and profitable. So how do we make it work economically while delivering climate and environmental benefits?

Join me in a conversation with community energy innovator Prateek Saxena, co-founder and CEO of Hygge Energy to learn more!

keywords: community solar, energy pricing, solar customers, distribution utilities, transaction fees, consumer benefits

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?

"YES!" says Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and CEO of Globe Aware, a charity that promotes sustainable volunteer tourism. In epsiode 59 of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Kimberly discuss the importance of fostering cultural connections and empathy through international service, the evolution of Globe Aware's projects over 25 years, and the significance of understanding community needs. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of volunteer work, the sustainability of projects, and the transformative experiences for volunteers. Kimberly emphasizes the need for deep listening and collaboration with local communities to ensure meaningful outcomes.

Keywords: global service, cultural connection, volunteer tourism, sustainability, community engagement, Globe Aware, cultural exchange, international service, empathy, ethical tourism

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 "𝗔𝗜-𝗶𝗻𝗴" 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱?

Check out episode 58 of Climate+ Podcast! Lincoln speaks with Hal Corin at Viridi about the challenges and innovations in creating resilient energy infrastructure. They discuss the evolution of the US electric grid, the importance of distributed energy resources, and the role of batteries in optimizing energy management. Hal shares insights on customer perspectives, regulatory challenges, and the future of energy solutions, emphasizing the need for transparency and communication in the energy sector. The conversation highlights the potential for growth in energy solutions and the importance of adapting to new technologies and market dynamics.

"𝗪𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!"

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with Eric Vettel, Ph.D. , president of the The American Energy Society, to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the energy sector. They discuss the definition of energy, the complexities of the electricity market, the impact of digital technology on energy consumption, and the critical issues of energy security. The conversation also delves into the megatrends of decarbonization and electrification, the role of the American Energy Society in fostering energy literacy, and the leadership challenges faced by energy startups. Throughout the discussion, the importance of understanding energy dynamics and fostering innovation is emphasized, highlighting the need for informed dialogue and strategic investment in the future of energy.

𝗜𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 "𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀" 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 "𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀"?

Check out episode 56 of Climate+ Podcast where we explore the AI-robotics nexus with guest Makoto Kern from IIIMPACT, Inc. Makoto describes today's "perfect storm" of AI acceleration, robotics maturation, and climate urgency that's fundamentally transforming our technological landscape.

Lincoln and Makoto examine autonomous vehicles not merely as cars with extra features, but as true robots that happen to perform transportation functions. They discuss how these technologies are evolving beyond simple automation into sophisticated systems that can perceive, process, and respond to complex real-world environments. In this vein, Kern breaks down the incredible complexity behind self-driving technology, from the advanced vision systems processing multiple camera feeds in real-time to the sophisticated LIDAR and AI integration that enables these vehicles to navigate safely through dynamic environments. The episode captures the surreal reality of our current moment - where pulling up to a stoplight next to an empty, self-driving car has become an increasingly common experience in places like the Bay Area.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤-𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?

Find out in episode 55 of Climate+ Podcast! In this episode, Eero Vartiainen of Helsinki’s Combient Foundry discusses the Nordic innovation ecosystem's strengths and challenges, the role of Combient Foundry in fostering cross-industry collaboration, and the importance of cultural influences on entrepreneurship. They explore successful startups within the Combient ecosystem, strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the critical role of project management in driving innovation. The conversation emphasizes the need for a bold attitude in the Nordic region and highlights the importance of diligent execution in innovation.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐨𝐧𝐞?

In Climate+ Podcast #54, Lincoln engages with Dawn Dzurilla, founder of Gaia Human Capital Consultants, to explore the evolving landscape of climate careers. They discuss the historical context of sustainability, the importance of leadership and diversity in the climate sector, and the role of executive recruiters in shaping the future workforce. Dawn emphasizes the need for a mindset shift towards sustainability and the significance of purpose in career choices. The conversation also highlights the transition from traditional jobs to green collar careers and the barriers that need to be addressed to foster innovation and collaboration in the climate space.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚+ 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘, 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 – 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙄 𝙨𝙖𝙮 – 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚?

Check out epsiode 53 of the Climate+ Podcast, where Lincoln sits down with Ali Horriyat, founder of the nonprofit Compassiviste to explore how we can move beyond awareness-raising to create actionable change around sustainability and compassion.

Ali describes Compassiviste as an ecosystem built like an octopus - with multiple hearts and brains working together harmoniously - offering various entry points for people to engage based on their unique talents and capacity, all united by the common goal of making the world a better place.

Ali candidly discusses the challenges of building an organization that turns empathy into working systems and offers valuable insights into the intersection of environmental action, social impact, and the spiritual alignment required to drive meaningful change.