Adam Saupe sat down with David N. Jones, the Chief Executive Officer at Lumena Energy for episode # 11. In addition to leading Lumena Energy David has served on relevant Boards, regularly meets with political leaders from emerging markets, has a YouTube channel featuring his Virtual Power Plant presentation, and recently hosted the first annual Agrobotics Adventure: Youth Summit held at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Prior to serving as a thought leader in the Renewable Energy sector, David studied at The Julliard School and obtained an MBA from MIT.

Some highlights from this broad ranging conversation include:

-The 2 biggest hurdles we currently face in meeting our global clean energy goals

-An education on virtual power plants and subterranean microgrids

-Where will we find the 10 million sharp minds that will soon be employed in the Renewable Energy sector

David on Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-n-jones/

Lumena Energy on the web: https://lumenaenergy.com/

David's Virtual Power Plant presentation from Illinois Institute of Technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_725lsuoTco

Adam Saupe had the pleasure of hosting Zoe Gamble , the President of CleanChoice Energy for episode #10. Prior to her crucial role at CleanChoice Zoe served as Chief Executive Officer at Pine Gate Renewables and General Counsel at FLS Energy. With a JD she also obtained a Masters of Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School. Passions include yoga, meditation, hiking, and writing. And with 5 kids and 1 dog, busy is an understatement!

Some highlights:

• Championing women and diverse voices in the workplace leads to better problem-solving and more creative workspaces.
• Project finance in the renewable energy sector involves investing in and financing renewable energy projects that generate revenue over time.
• How non-traditional career paths can lead to world class success

....and so much more!

Zoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoehanes/

CleanChoice Energy on the web: https://cleanchoiceenergy.com/

Adam Saupe had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Steve Letendre, the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Fermata energy for episode #9. Dr. Letendre is a Regulatory & policy professional with over 25 years experience specializing in the value of distributed energy resources & the grid of the future. Steve holds his masters degree in Economics from Binghamton University & his PhD in Energy Policy from the University of Delaware. At Fermata Energy, he works to promote policies, regulations & wholesale market reforms that really unlock the value that V2G offers to the grid as well as to the customer. Dr. Letendre has published over 50 technical reports & articles which have been featured in numerous leading energy journals including the Electricity Journal.

Some highlights:

• Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows electric vehicles (EVs) to become an integrated part of the electric grid by using bidirectional chargers.
• V2G provides energy storage and flexibility to the grid, promoting a more decentralized and renewable energy future.
• EVs can be used to power homes and buildings during outages, reduce peak demand, and provide valuable services to the grid.
• The transition to a distributed grid is driven by a convergence of forces, including public policy, technology advancements, and economics.
• V2G technology has the potential to decarbonize the grid and support the transition to a clean energy future.

...and so much more!

Dr. Steve Letendre on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-letendre-phd/

Fermata Energy on the web:

www.fermataenergy.com