𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐈, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast , Lincoln engages with Manuel Vexler , the Executive Director of AKFI Sustainability Association, to explore the intricate relationship between sustainability, digital transformation, and profitability. They discuss the importance of integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into business practices, the role of standards in enhancing sustainability efforts, and the transformative potential of AI in driving data-driven decision-making.

So … you’ve probably seen rooftop solar on a home or maybe a commercial building, or maybe you have solar on your own rooftop. Emphasis here on the word “own” – the rooftop solar industry has grown-up and thrives on properties where the people occupying the home or business also own the house or building. Renters – that’s over 1/3 of the US population and many of our least affluent -- have generally been left out. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞, 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 “𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫”?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln discusses the challenges of rooftop solar adoption for renters with Owen Barrett, CEO of Shine Technology. They explore the split incentive problem, where property owners are reluctant to invest in energy efficiency improvements that benefit tenants. The conversation delves into the roles of utilities and government policies, the shortcomings of previous solutions like C-PACE, and the innovative approach Shine is taking to bridge the gap through technology. The episode highlights the importance of financial incentives in driving sustainability efforts and the potential of virtual net metering to simplify solar installations for multifamily properties.

So … we know we need a lot of new electric transmission to transmit renewable energy to customers, serve all the new the power-hungry data centers, and keep the system reliable and resilient as we electrify so many things in our lives. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 – 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln interviews David Getts of MMR Group's Southwestern Power, discussing the critical need for enhanced electric transmission infrastructure to support renewable energy. They delve into the development of the 550-mile SunZia transmission project, the challenges faced in transmission development, and the skills required to become a developer in the energy sector.

“𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝.” - 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with Shari Dunn to explore the intersection of social and economic justice in the context of race and competency in the workplace. They discuss Dunn's book 'Qualified', which addresses the systemic issues of competency checking and the myth of qualifications that disproportionately affect people of color and women. The conversation delves into the historical context of standardized testing, the implications of imposter syndrome, and the urgent need for societal change to face uncomfortable truths about America's past. Dunn emphasizes the importance of inclusive practices and effective messaging to drive progress in achieving equity and justice.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Scott Loarie, the executive director of iNaturalist, a platform that empowers individuals to document and share biodiversity. They discuss the origin of iNaturalist, its functionality, and the importance of citizen science in conservation efforts. Scott shares inspiring stories of discoveries made through the app, highlights the role of community engagement, and emphasizes the need for broader participation in biodiversity documentation. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by climate change and the potential for iNaturalist data to inform conservation strategies.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 -- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 -- 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Peter Kelly-Detwiler discuss the complexities of decarbonizing the electricity grid, exploring historical developments, the evolution of utility management, and the challenges posed by renewable energy integration. They emphasize the importance of understanding the physics of electricity consumption and the shifting perspectives of customers. The conversation also highlights emerging technologies, interconnection challenges, and investment opportunities in energy solutions, while stressing the need for a deeper understanding of atmospheric chemistry in addressing climate change.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Stacy Savage 🤠♻️ The Texas Trash Talker, founder and CEO of Zero Waste Strategies, about the critical transition from a linear to a circular economy. They discuss the economic implications of waste, the importance of consumer responsibility, and the role of education in effective waste management. Stacy emphasizes the value of materials that are often discarded and the need for better infrastructure and political will to support recycling efforts. The conversation highlights successful models of waste management and the importance of public education in changing consumer behavior.

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From the intersection of indigenous knowledge and modern technology to the multiple crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss to the significance of language in problem-solving and the need for legal frameworks to protect indigenous knowledge from exploitation -- this episode has it all.

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