http://www.odeo.com/channels/2101551-Inside-Renewable-Energy-mp3 no Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly news program that provides listeners with an "insider's" look at the renewable energy industry. Join host Stephen Lacey as we talk with industry leaders about the latest developments in technology, policy and finance. If you're looking for an engaging, comprehensive overview of the latest in clean energy -- look no further! Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly news program that provides listeners with an "insider's" look at the renewable energy industry. Join host Stephen Lacey as we talk with industry leaders about the latest developments in technology, policy and finance. If you're looking for an engaging, comprehensive overview of the latest in clean energy -- look no further! Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly news program that provides listeners with an "insider's" look at the renewable energy industry. Join host Stephen Lacey as we talk with industry leaders about the latest developments in technology, policy and finance. If you're looking for an engaging, comprehensive overview of the latest in clean energy -- look no further! en 40 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:50:01 -0800 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:50:01 -0800 Green Living, Renewable Energy Technology Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25458976-Why-Solar-Works Whether they like it or not, utilities are starting to deploy more solar. Utility support of solar PV and CSP has been one of the most important developments for the industry. In many cases, utilities are supporting solar because the law requires them to. However, a growing group of power providers are openly embracing solar technologies as an important – and reliable – part of their energy mix. In this podcast, we'll look at the market drivers turning solar from a niche technology with limited applications into a commodity with unlimited technological potential for utilities, businesses and individual consumers. We'll visit the 10-MW El Dorado thin-film solar PV plant – the largest in North America. Michael Gallagher, Sempra Generation's vice president of assets will show us around the power plant and tell us why the company decided to invest in solar. This is just the beginning: Sempra and First Solar plan to expand the project by 48 MW in 2010. Then, we'll feature a panel discuss... Whether they like it or not, utilities are starting to deploy more solar. Utility support of solar PV and CSP has been one of the most important developments for the industry. In many cases, utilities are supporting solar because the law requires them to. However, a growing group of power providers are openly embracing solar technologies as an important – and reliable – part of their energy mix. In this podcast, we'll look at the market drivers turning solar from a niche technology with limited applications into a commodity with unlimited technological potential for utilities, businesses and individual consumers. We'll visit the 10-MW El Dorado thin-film solar PV plant – the largest in North America. Michael Gallagher, Sempra Generation's vice president of assets will show us around the power plant and tell us why the company decided to invest in solar. This is just the beginning: Sempra and First Solar plan to expand the project by 48 MW in 2010. Then, we'll feature a panel discussion from the Net Impact Conference at Cornell University called “Making Solar Work.” Tim Derrick of Axio Power, Bill Jordan of Jordan Energy and Food Enterprises, Robb Jetty of Recurrent Energy and Robert Petrina of Yingli Solar discuss the many technological and financial factors moving the solar market forward. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Whether they like it or not, utilities are starting to deploy more solar. Utility support of solar PV and CSP has been one of the most important developments for the industry. In many cases, utilities are supporting solar because the law requires them to. However, a growing group of power providers are openly embracing solar technologies as an important – and reliable – part of their energy mix. In this podcast, we'll look at the market drivers turning solar from a niche technology with limited applications into a commodity with unlimited technological potential for utilities, businesses and individual consumers. We'll visit the 10-MW El Dorado thin-film solar PV plant – the largest in North America. Michael Gallagher, Sempra Generation's vice president of assets will show us around the power plant and tell us why the company decided to invest in solar. This is just the beginning: Sempra and First Solar plan to expand the project by 48 MW in 2010. Then, we'll feature a panel discussion from the Net Impact Conference at Cornell University called “Making Solar Work.” Tim Derrick of Axio Power, Bill Jordan of Jordan Energy and Food Enterprises, Robb Jetty of Recurrent Energy and Robert Petrina of Yingli Solar discuss the many technological and financial factors moving the solar market forward. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25458976 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:50:01 -0800 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25458978-Transmission-Geothermal-s-Achilles-Heel Now that geothermal is finally on our energy priority list, the industry is seeing a new influx of public and private capital. After more than a decade of almost no activity in the U.S. geothermal sector, we're finally seeing a lot of new plants being developed. The problem is, many of them may not move forward because of a lack of transmission. But transmission is not the only issue. In this podcast, we'll look at how factors like resource evaluation, lack of government support and industry marketing have held back the industry — and how industry professionals are addressing these factors to make sure geothermal becomes a major piece of our global baseload power mix. Lisa Shevenell, a hydrologist with the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy, talks about why the industry is coming out of a dark age of almost no geothermal development. She'll also tell us about a new tool that makes it easier and less costly to examine potential resources. Alison Thompson, executive director of ... Now that geothermal is finally on our energy priority list, the industry is seeing a new influx of public and private capital. After more than a decade of almost no activity in the U.S. geothermal sector, we're finally seeing a lot of new plants being developed. The problem is, many of them may not move forward because of a lack of transmission. But transmission is not the only issue. In this podcast, we'll look at how factors like resource evaluation, lack of government support and industry marketing have held back the industry — and how industry professionals are addressing these factors to make sure geothermal becomes a major piece of our global baseload power mix. Lisa Shevenell, a hydrologist with the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy, talks about why the industry is coming out of a dark age of almost no geothermal development. She'll also tell us about a new tool that makes it easier and less costly to examine potential resources. Alison Thompson, executive director of the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, discusses the reasons why Canada has no geothermal power plants, despite having numerous public companies in the country. She'll also talk about the “brain drain” of Canadian talent down to the U.S. Finally, Erik Swenson, a partner with the international law firm Fulbright and Jaworski, describes the need for a national transmission system for integrating more renewables. He'll tell us why it's not as easy as many proponents make it seem. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Now that geothermal is finally on our energy priority list, the industry is seeing a new influx of public and private capital. After more than a decade of almost no activity in the U.S. geothermal sector, we're finally seeing a lot of new plants being developed. The problem is, many of them may not move forward because of a lack of transmission. But transmission is not the only issue. In this podcast, we'll look at how factors like resource evaluation, lack of government support and industry marketing have held back the industry — and how industry professionals are addressing these factors to make sure geothermal becomes a major piece of our global baseload power mix. Lisa Shevenell, a hydrologist with the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy, talks about why the industry is coming out of a dark age of almost no geothermal development. She'll also tell us about a new tool that makes it easier and less costly to examine potential resources. Alison Thompson, executive director of the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, discusses the reasons why Canada has no geothermal power plants, despite having numerous public companies in the country. She'll also talk about the “brain drain” of Canadian talent down to the U.S. Finally, Erik Swenson, a partner with the international law firm Fulbright and Jaworski, describes the need for a national transmission system for integrating more renewables. He'll tell us why it's not as easy as many proponents make it seem. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25458978 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:27:41 -0800 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438496-Why-Geothermal-is-Both-Hot-and-Cool Most geothermal development in the near future will come from conventional, medium-temperature hydrothermal power plants. But beyond the next few years, a large number of projects that utilize temperature extremes, both hot and cool, may come online. In this podcast, we'll look at two pioneer companies developing innovative, unconventional geothermal projects. Michael Hayter, Director of Geothermal Development for Raser Technologies, discusses the company's achievements and setbacks over the last two years as it develops a 10-MW plant in Utah that utilizes low-temperature brine for electricity. If successful, Raser may open the door for more “build as you go” geothermal power plants. Jared Potter, President and CEO of Potter Drilling, talks about the year of testing for the company's new “hydrothermal spallation” drill, which could lower drilling costs by a factor of ten. This year, the heat was on, as the company had to achieve certain milestones in order to get more funding from G... Most geothermal development in the near future will come from conventional, medium-temperature hydrothermal power plants. But beyond the next few years, a large number of projects that utilize temperature extremes, both hot and cool, may come online. In this podcast, we'll look at two pioneer companies developing innovative, unconventional geothermal projects. Michael Hayter, Director of Geothermal Development for Raser Technologies, discusses the company's achievements and setbacks over the last two years as it develops a 10-MW plant in Utah that utilizes low-temperature brine for electricity. If successful, Raser may open the door for more “build as you go” geothermal power plants. Jared Potter, President and CEO of Potter Drilling, talks about the year of testing for the company's new “hydrothermal spallation” drill, which could lower drilling costs by a factor of ten. This year, the heat was on, as the company had to achieve certain milestones in order to get more funding from Google. If Potter can achieve what its goals, the company may hold the key to the cost-effective development of high-temperature Enhanced Geothermal Systems. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Most geothermal development in the near future will come from conventional, medium-temperature hydrothermal power plants. But beyond the next few years, a large number of projects that utilize temperature extremes, both hot and cool, may come online. In this podcast, we'll look at two pioneer companies developing innovative, unconventional geothermal projects. Michael Hayter, Director of Geothermal Development for Raser Technologies, discusses the company's achievements and setbacks over the last two years as it develops a 10-MW plant in Utah that utilizes low-temperature brine for electricity. If successful, Raser may open the door for more “build as you go” geothermal power plants. Jared Potter, President and CEO of Potter Drilling, talks about the year of testing for the company's new “hydrothermal spallation” drill, which could lower drilling costs by a factor of ten. This year, the heat was on, as the company had to achieve certain milestones in order to get more funding from Google. If Potter can achieve what its goals, the company may hold the key to the cost-effective development of high-temperature Enhanced Geothermal Systems. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438496 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:25:50 -0800 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398564-Geothermal-It-s-Not-Just-About-Drilling-Holes It takes a lot of time and money to build out a geothermal project. Developers can spend millions of dollars and many years just to drill a test well and find a viable resource. Due to the high capital expenditures needed to get a project moving, there are a lot of variables that can impact a project. In this podcast, we'll look at some of the technical, financial and cultural issues that can affect geothermal companies. Frank Monastero, President of Magma Energy Corp. and the Geothermal Resources Council, tells us about how Magma is expanding around the U.S., South America and to Iceland, despite the still-tight financial markets. That expansion has also brought a lot of challenges for Magma, including some resistance to the company's presence in Iceland. Alexander Richter, an analyst with Islandsbanki, describes why some Icelanders have raised concerns about a foreign company like Magma owning Icelandic energy assets. He'll also talk about the need for private investment in the co... It takes a lot of time and money to build out a geothermal project. Developers can spend millions of dollars and many years just to drill a test well and find a viable resource. Due to the high capital expenditures needed to get a project moving, there are a lot of variables that can impact a project. In this podcast, we'll look at some of the technical, financial and cultural issues that can affect geothermal companies. Frank Monastero, President of Magma Energy Corp. and the Geothermal Resources Council, tells us about how Magma is expanding around the U.S., South America and to Iceland, despite the still-tight financial markets. That expansion has also brought a lot of challenges for Magma, including some resistance to the company's presence in Iceland. Alexander Richter, an analyst with Islandsbanki, describes why some Icelanders have raised concerns about a foreign company like Magma owning Icelandic energy assets. He'll also talk about the need for private investment in the country's geothermal sector in order to help Iceland rebuild its tattered economy. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. It takes a lot of time and money to build out a geothermal project. Developers can spend millions of dollars and many years just to drill a test well and find a viable resource. Due to the high capital expenditures needed to get a project moving, there are a lot of variables that can impact a project. In this podcast, we'll look at some of the technical, financial and cultural issues that can affect geothermal companies. Frank Monastero, President of Magma Energy Corp. and the Geothermal Resources Council, tells us about how Magma is expanding around the U.S., South America and to Iceland, despite the still-tight financial markets. That expansion has also brought a lot of challenges for Magma, including some resistance to the company's presence in Iceland. Alexander Richter, an analyst with Islandsbanki, describes why some Icelanders have raised concerns about a foreign company like Magma owning Icelandic energy assets. He'll also talk about the need for private investment in the country's geothermal sector in order to help Iceland rebuild its tattered economy. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25398564 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:37:53 -0800 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398565-CSP-Bringing-Solar-to-the-Masses In order to bring solar to the terawatt scale, we're going to need every solar-electric and solar-thermal technology possible. But the only technology that can deliver large amounts of electricity, heat and hot water at one time is concentrating solar power. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion on the role of CSP in our energy mix. We had a chance to sit down with some executives from leading companies in the CSP space at the Solar Power International conference. This roundtable was part of our video coverage at the event. Fred Morse, Senior Advisor to U.S. Operations for Abengoa Solar, discusses the company's power tower technology and the value of CSP for utilities. Rob Rogan, Senior VP of the Americas for eSolar, talks about his company's unique approach to building cheaper power tower plants. And Arnold Leitner, President and CEO of SkyFuel, talks about the benefits of being a manufacturer of parabolic troughs, not a developer of projects. Inside Renewable Energy ... In order to bring solar to the terawatt scale, we're going to need every solar-electric and solar-thermal technology possible. But the only technology that can deliver large amounts of electricity, heat and hot water at one time is concentrating solar power. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion on the role of CSP in our energy mix. We had a chance to sit down with some executives from leading companies in the CSP space at the Solar Power International conference. This roundtable was part of our video coverage at the event. Fred Morse, Senior Advisor to U.S. Operations for Abengoa Solar, discusses the company's power tower technology and the value of CSP for utilities. Rob Rogan, Senior VP of the Americas for eSolar, talks about his company's unique approach to building cheaper power tower plants. And Arnold Leitner, President and CEO of SkyFuel, talks about the benefits of being a manufacturer of parabolic troughs, not a developer of projects. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. In order to bring solar to the terawatt scale, we're going to need every solar-electric and solar-thermal technology possible. But the only technology that can deliver large amounts of electricity, heat and hot water at one time is concentrating solar power. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion on the role of CSP in our energy mix. We had a chance to sit down with some executives from leading companies in the CSP space at the Solar Power International conference. This roundtable was part of our video coverage at the event. Fred Morse, Senior Advisor to U.S. Operations for Abengoa Solar, discusses the company's power tower technology and the value of CSP for utilities. Rob Rogan, Senior VP of the Americas for eSolar, talks about his company's unique approach to building cheaper power tower plants. And Arnold Leitner, President and CEO of SkyFuel, talks about the benefits of being a manufacturer of parabolic troughs, not a developer of projects. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25398565 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:34:04 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25325299-Geothermal-for-Jailbirds-October-22-2009 Jails are the perfect place for renewable energy systems. Because they are so energy intensive, administrators and taxpayers are always looking for new ways to reduce energy needs and satisfy electrical, heating and cooling demands on site. In this podcast, we'll visit a LEED-certified correctional facility where a large, ground-source geothermal heat pump will be warming and cooling the building. Cheshire County Administrator Jack Wozmak walks us around the new jail in Keene, New Hampshire and shows us the ins and outs of the geothermal system. We'll also walk around with Arthur Thompson of the architectural firm SMRT, who will tell us why renewables and energy efficiency are so important when building a jails today. In life, every action has a reaction — that's why some people find themselves in jail. But the same is true for energy as well. There are always consequences for the energy choices we make, both clean and dirty. We'll speak with Mike Auerbach of the Desert Research Ins... Jails are the perfect place for renewable energy systems. Because they are so energy intensive, administrators and taxpayers are always looking for new ways to reduce energy needs and satisfy electrical, heating and cooling demands on site. In this podcast, we'll visit a LEED-certified correctional facility where a large, ground-source geothermal heat pump will be warming and cooling the building. Cheshire County Administrator Jack Wozmak walks us around the new jail in Keene, New Hampshire and shows us the ins and outs of the geothermal system. We'll also walk around with Arthur Thompson of the architectural firm SMRT, who will tell us why renewables and energy efficiency are so important when building a jails today. In life, every action has a reaction — that's why some people find themselves in jail. But the same is true for energy as well. There are always consequences for the energy choices we make, both clean and dirty. We'll speak with Mike Auerbach of the Desert Research Institute about the environmental impact of developing geothermal and other renewables. And more importantly, he'll highlight the even greater impact from not developing renewables. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Jails are the perfect place for renewable energy systems. Because they are so energy intensive, administrators and taxpayers are always looking for new ways to reduce energy needs and satisfy electrical, heating and cooling demands on site. In this podcast, we'll visit a LEED-certified correctional facility where a large, ground-source geothermal heat pump will be warming and cooling the building. Cheshire County Administrator Jack Wozmak walks us around the new jail in Keene, New Hampshire and shows us the ins and outs of the geothermal system. We'll also walk around with Arthur Thompson of the architectural firm SMRT, who will tell us why renewables and energy efficiency are so important when building a jails today. In life, every action has a reaction — that's why some people find themselves in jail. But the same is true for energy as well. There are always consequences for the energy choices we make, both clean and dirty. We'll speak with Mike Auerbach of the Desert Research Institute about the environmental impact of developing geothermal and other renewables. And more importantly, he'll highlight the even greater impact from not developing renewables. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25325299 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:24:47 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25290683-Solar-Thermal-Leading-by-Example-October-15-2009 Back in 1979, President Jimmy Carter put a large solar thermal system on the White House, calling on American businesses and consumers to make solar the future, not a "curiosity" or an "example of a road not taken." Unfortunately, six years later, the panels were ripped down and government support was scaled back. The market collapsed and the solar thermal industry has been scraping by ever since. Instead of becoming a symbol of the future, those solar thermal panels became a symbol of government inaction and missed opportunity. If you travel over to the Reichstag building in Berlin where the German Parliament sits, you'll find a government building that is almost entirely self-sufficient. The Reichstag building uses passive solar, combined heat and power, a geothermal heat pump, solar PV and solar thermal for almost all its energy needs. Germany also happens to be the world leader in solar PV and one of the leaders in solar thermal. A coincidence? Definitely not. In this podcast, w... Back in 1979, President Jimmy Carter put a large solar thermal system on the White House, calling on American businesses and consumers to make solar the future, not a "curiosity" or an "example of a road not taken." Unfortunately, six years later, the panels were ripped down and government support was scaled back. The market collapsed and the solar thermal industry has been scraping by ever since. Instead of becoming a symbol of the future, those solar thermal panels became a symbol of government inaction and missed opportunity. If you travel over to the Reichstag building in Berlin where the German Parliament sits, you'll find a government building that is almost entirely self-sufficient. The Reichstag building uses passive solar, combined heat and power, a geothermal heat pump, solar PV and solar thermal for almost all its energy needs. Germany also happens to be the world leader in solar PV and one of the leaders in solar thermal. A coincidence? Definitely not. In this podcast, we'll look at how government action can set the national tone and encourage growth of technologies like solar thermal. First, we'll go over the Reichstag building and take a quick tour of the many renewable energy systems being utilized. Then, we'll travel to Munich and speak with Gerhard Stryi-Hipp, Head of Energy Policy and Group Leader of Solar Thermal Systems at the Fraunhofer Institute about what Europe can do to continue building its solar thermal industry. Finally, we'll meet up with Les Nelson, Chair of the Solar Thermal Systems Division at the Solar Energy Industries Association, to chat about how we can get the U.S. solar thermal market moving again. Things are coming around, but there is a still a lot of ground to make up after such a long period of inaction. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Back in 1979, President Jimmy Carter put a large solar thermal system on the White House, calling on American businesses and consumers to make solar the future, not a "curiosity" or an "example of a road not taken." Unfortunately, six years later, the panels were ripped down and government support was scaled back. The market collapsed and the solar thermal industry has been scraping by ever since. Instead of becoming a symbol of the future, those solar thermal panels became a symbol of government inaction and missed opportunity. If you travel over to the Reichstag building in Berlin where the German Parliament sits, you'll find a government building that is almost entirely self-sufficient. The Reichstag building uses passive solar, combined heat and power, a geothermal heat pump, solar PV and solar thermal for almost all its energy needs. Germany also happens to be the world leader in solar PV and one of the leaders in solar thermal. A coincidence? Definitely not. In this podcast, we'll look at how government action can set the national tone and encourage growth of technologies like solar thermal. First, we'll go over the Reichstag building and take a quick tour of the many renewable energy systems being utilized. Then, we'll travel to Munich and speak with Gerhard Stryi-Hipp, Head of Energy Policy and Group Leader of Solar Thermal Systems at the Fraunhofer Institute about what Europe can do to continue building its solar thermal industry. Finally, we'll meet up with Les Nelson, Chair of the Solar Thermal Systems Division at the Solar Energy Industries Association, to chat about how we can get the U.S. solar thermal market moving again. Things are coming around, but there is a still a lot of ground to make up after such a long period of inaction. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25290683 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:22:38 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25260175-Biomass-Thermal-Heats-Up For a decade, Europe has been supporting biomass thermal energy, creating a large commercial and industrial market for resources like wood pellets. Here in the U.S., support has been absent; therefore, wood pellets play only a niche role in residential applications. In this podcast, we'll look at what the industry is doing to create a market for wood pellets and close the technology gap between Europe and the U.S. We'll take a trip to New England Wood Pellet, where General Manager Charlie Niebling tells us about the company's efforts to create a market for commercial wood pellet boilers. He'll talk about the shifting market conditions for biomass thermal, the advances in boiler technologies and how the Biomass Thermal Energy Council is pushing U.S. policymakers to step up support for this promising resource. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. For a decade, Europe has been supporting biomass thermal energy, creating a large commercial and industrial market for resources like wood pellets. Here in the U.S., support has been absent; therefore, wood pellets play only a niche role in residential applications. In this podcast, we'll look at what the industry is doing to create a market for wood pellets and close the technology gap between Europe and the U.S. We'll take a trip to New England Wood Pellet, where General Manager Charlie Niebling tells us about the company's efforts to create a market for commercial wood pellet boilers. He'll talk about the shifting market conditions for biomass thermal, the advances in boiler technologies and how the Biomass Thermal Energy Council is pushing U.S. policymakers to step up support for this promising resource. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. For a decade, Europe has been supporting biomass thermal energy, creating a large commercial and industrial market for resources like wood pellets. Here in the U.S., support has been absent; therefore, wood pellets play only a niche role in residential applications. In this podcast, we'll look at what the industry is doing to create a market for wood pellets and close the technology gap between Europe and the U.S. We'll take a trip to New England Wood Pellet, where General Manager Charlie Niebling tells us about the company's efforts to create a market for commercial wood pellet boilers. He'll talk about the shifting market conditions for biomass thermal, the advances in boiler technologies and how the Biomass Thermal Energy Council is pushing U.S. policymakers to step up support for this promising resource. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25260175 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:52:22 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25216988-Making-Waste-a-Part-of-the-Solution-October-1-2009 Modern society has been built around disposable products. It seems that nothing is made to last anymore. That has made for an unprecedented build up of waste, increasing environmental problems and social friction over where to put our trash. Beyond reducing consumption and recycling more, there is another way to control waste – make it into energy. In this podcast, we'll look at some unique ways of turning waste products into fuels for heating, transportation and electricity generation. First, we'll visit the Turnkey landfill in New Hampshire, where Steve Poggi of Waste Management and Philip Bourne of SCS Energy will show us how landfill gas is collected and processed. Then, we'll travel 12 miles down the road to the University of New Hampshire where Paul Chamberlin, the university's assistant vice president of energy and campus development, will show us how the school is using landfill gas to heat and power 85% of the 5-million square foot campus. Finally, we'll wrap up by speaking... Modern society has been built around disposable products. It seems that nothing is made to last anymore. That has made for an unprecedented build up of waste, increasing environmental problems and social friction over where to put our trash. Beyond reducing consumption and recycling more, there is another way to control waste – make it into energy. In this podcast, we'll look at some unique ways of turning waste products into fuels for heating, transportation and electricity generation. First, we'll visit the Turnkey landfill in New Hampshire, where Steve Poggi of Waste Management and Philip Bourne of SCS Energy will show us how landfill gas is collected and processed. Then, we'll travel 12 miles down the road to the University of New Hampshire where Paul Chamberlin, the university's assistant vice president of energy and campus development, will show us how the school is using landfill gas to heat and power 85% of the 5-million square foot campus. Finally, we'll wrap up by speaking with S4 Energy Solutions CEO Jeff Surma about how plasma gasification can be used to create local fuel and electricity sources for companies and communities. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Modern society has been built around disposable products. It seems that nothing is made to last anymore. That has made for an unprecedented build up of waste, increasing environmental problems and social friction over where to put our trash. Beyond reducing consumption and recycling more, there is another way to control waste – make it into energy. In this podcast, we'll look at some unique ways of turning waste products into fuels for heating, transportation and electricity generation. First, we'll visit the Turnkey landfill in New Hampshire, where Steve Poggi of Waste Management and Philip Bourne of SCS Energy will show us how landfill gas is collected and processed. Then, we'll travel 12 miles down the road to the University of New Hampshire where Paul Chamberlin, the university's assistant vice president of energy and campus development, will show us how the school is using landfill gas to heat and power 85% of the 5-million square foot campus. Finally, we'll wrap up by speaking with S4 Energy Solutions CEO Jeff Surma about how plasma gasification can be used to create local fuel and electricity sources for companies and communities. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25216988 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:11:37 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25173993-Making-Electric-Transportation-Work-September-24-2009 The automobile and electricity industries have avoided dramatic change for decades. Today, because of environmental and geopolitical concerns, auto companies and utilities are re-evaluating the fundamentals of how they do business. However, by working together and embracing change, many of these "legacy" companies could play a major role in ushering in an era of electric transportation. There are many different visions of what what an electric transportation sector will look like. In this podcast, we'll explore a few views on how it may be created. Matt Mattila, a business strategy specialist with the Smart Garage program at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the coming convergence of green buildings, a smarter grid and the roll-out of new electric vehicles. Joe Paluska, vice president of communications for Better Place, describes the company's systems integration approach to building out the vehicle-to-grid infrastructure. He'll talk about why electric transportation will lo... The automobile and electricity industries have avoided dramatic change for decades. Today, because of environmental and geopolitical concerns, auto companies and utilities are re-evaluating the fundamentals of how they do business. However, by working together and embracing change, many of these "legacy" companies could play a major role in ushering in an era of electric transportation. There are many different visions of what what an electric transportation sector will look like. In this podcast, we'll explore a few views on how it may be created. Matt Mattila, a business strategy specialist with the Smart Garage program at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the coming convergence of green buildings, a smarter grid and the roll-out of new electric vehicles. Joe Paluska, vice president of communications for Better Place, describes the company's systems integration approach to building out the vehicle-to-grid infrastructure. He'll talk about why electric transportation will look like today's mobile phone network. Vijay Vaitheeswaran, environment and energy correspondent with the Economist, talks about his newest book, ZOOM: The Global Race to Build the Car of the Future. He'll also tell us why he's so hopeful that the automobile sector will embrace electric transportation and next-generation fuels. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The automobile and electricity industries have avoided dramatic change for decades. Today, because of environmental and geopolitical concerns, auto companies and utilities are re-evaluating the fundamentals of how they do business. However, by working together and embracing change, many of these "legacy" companies could play a major role in ushering in an era of electric transportation. There are many different visions of what what an electric transportation sector will look like. In this podcast, we'll explore a few views on how it may be created. Matt Mattila, a business strategy specialist with the Smart Garage program at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the coming convergence of green buildings, a smarter grid and the roll-out of new electric vehicles. Joe Paluska, vice president of communications for Better Place, describes the company's systems integration approach to building out the vehicle-to-grid infrastructure. He'll talk about why electric transportation will look like today's mobile phone network. Vijay Vaitheeswaran, environment and energy correspondent with the Economist, talks about his newest book, ZOOM: The Global Race to Build the Car of the Future. He'll also tell us why he's so hopeful that the automobile sector will embrace electric transportation and next-generation fuels. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25173993 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:02:28 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25136681-Eating-Cellulose-and-Sweating-fuels-The-Next-Biofuel-Revolution The race is on to develop the next generation of biofuels. Biotechnology companies of all kinds have taken up the challenge and are looking in every corner of the globe for organisms that will help us make cheap, abundant, non-food based fuels. In this podcast, we'll talk to a couple companies that believe they've found the "secret sauce" to sustainable, renewable fuels. Bill Simms, president and CEO of Joule Biotechnologies, tells us about his company's secret organism that absorbs sunlight and CO2 and secretes ethanol and other hydrocarbon products. We'll take a look inside the Joule lab and talk to Simms about future plans for this potentially-groundbreaking company. Also, Carlos Riva, president and CEO of Verenium Corporation, describes the company's process for finding enzymes and using them for cellulosic ethanol production. He'll talk about Verenium's partnership with BP and give us his take on the prospects for the biofuels industry. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power ... The race is on to develop the next generation of biofuels. Biotechnology companies of all kinds have taken up the challenge and are looking in every corner of the globe for organisms that will help us make cheap, abundant, non-food based fuels. In this podcast, we'll talk to a couple companies that believe they've found the "secret sauce" to sustainable, renewable fuels. Bill Simms, president and CEO of Joule Biotechnologies, tells us about his company's secret organism that absorbs sunlight and CO2 and secretes ethanol and other hydrocarbon products. We'll take a look inside the Joule lab and talk to Simms about future plans for this potentially-groundbreaking company. Also, Carlos Riva, president and CEO of Verenium Corporation, describes the company's process for finding enzymes and using them for cellulosic ethanol production. He'll talk about Verenium's partnership with BP and give us his take on the prospects for the biofuels industry. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The race is on to develop the next generation of biofuels. Biotechnology companies of all kinds have taken up the challenge and are looking in every corner of the globe for organisms that will help us make cheap, abundant, non-food based fuels. In this podcast, we'll talk to a couple companies that believe they've found the "secret sauce" to sustainable, renewable fuels. Bill Simms, president and CEO of Joule Biotechnologies, tells us about his company's secret organism that absorbs sunlight and CO2 and secretes ethanol and other hydrocarbon products. We'll take a look inside the Joule lab and talk to Simms about future plans for this potentially-groundbreaking company. Also, Carlos Riva, president and CEO of Verenium Corporation, describes the company's process for finding enzymes and using them for cellulosic ethanol production. He'll talk about Verenium's partnership with BP and give us his take on the prospects for the biofuels industry. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25136681 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:38:53 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104605-September-10-2009-Surviving-the-Downturn-for-Biodiesel The biodiesel industry has been in rough shape over the last year. With oil prices down, two thirds of American refineries sitting unused and no national target for the fuel, there are many questions about where the industry will go next. In this podcast, we'll look at what companies are doing to survive the market downturn. And as we'll find out, some companies are still thriving. Chris Langille of Batchelder Biodiesel shows us around the company's 300,000 gallon-per-year facility and talks about why relying on waste grease is a much better option than grain. Rick Kment of DTN Research talks about the difference between small biodiesel producers and large-scale ethanol producers, and how those differences have impacted the industry. Wall Street Journal Reporter Ann Davis discusses her latest article titled, “U.S. Biofuel Boom Running on Empty,” in which she writes about the financial problems that biodiesel and ethanol producers are facing. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio... The biodiesel industry has been in rough shape over the last year. With oil prices down, two thirds of American refineries sitting unused and no national target for the fuel, there are many questions about where the industry will go next. In this podcast, we'll look at what companies are doing to survive the market downturn. And as we'll find out, some companies are still thriving. Chris Langille of Batchelder Biodiesel shows us around the company's 300,000 gallon-per-year facility and talks about why relying on waste grease is a much better option than grain. Rick Kment of DTN Research talks about the difference between small biodiesel producers and large-scale ethanol producers, and how those differences have impacted the industry. Wall Street Journal Reporter Ann Davis discusses her latest article titled, “U.S. Biofuel Boom Running on Empty,” in which she writes about the financial problems that biodiesel and ethanol producers are facing. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The biodiesel industry has been in rough shape over the last year. With oil prices down, two thirds of American refineries sitting unused and no national target for the fuel, there are many questions about where the industry will go next. In this podcast, we'll look at what companies are doing to survive the market downturn. And as we'll find out, some companies are still thriving. Chris Langille of Batchelder Biodiesel shows us around the company's 300,000 gallon-per-year facility and talks about why relying on waste grease is a much better option than grain. Rick Kment of DTN Research talks about the difference between small biodiesel producers and large-scale ethanol producers, and how those differences have impacted the industry. Wall Street Journal Reporter Ann Davis discusses her latest article titled, “U.S. Biofuel Boom Running on Empty,” in which she writes about the financial problems that biodiesel and ethanol producers are facing. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25104605 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:32:01 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25063688-September-3-2009-Will-the-Rough-Patch-Continue-for-Ethanol The last year has been a bad one for the corn ethanol industry. With relatively high grain prices and low oil prices, producers have struggled to stay profitable and many companies have gone bankrupt. In addition, growing consumer backlash has caused a public relations nightmare for the industry. With such a terrible state of affairs, where does the industry stand? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of first-generation ethanol in the U.S. Rick Kment, an analyst with DTN Research, describes how the industry may look differently when it comes out of the current period of stagnant growth and financial turmoil. Jeff Broin, CEO of the nation's largest ethanol producer, Poet, explains why the industry will actually deliver more fuel this year than last. He'll also tell us why he thinks the food versus fuel debate was overblown. Lester Brown, president of the Earth Policy Institute and author of Plan B 3.0, talks about why he doesn't believe ethanol producers are serious about next-g... The last year has been a bad one for the corn ethanol industry. With relatively high grain prices and low oil prices, producers have struggled to stay profitable and many companies have gone bankrupt. In addition, growing consumer backlash has caused a public relations nightmare for the industry. With such a terrible state of affairs, where does the industry stand? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of first-generation ethanol in the U.S. Rick Kment, an analyst with DTN Research, describes how the industry may look differently when it comes out of the current period of stagnant growth and financial turmoil. Jeff Broin, CEO of the nation's largest ethanol producer, Poet, explains why the industry will actually deliver more fuel this year than last. He'll also tell us why he thinks the food versus fuel debate was overblown. Lester Brown, president of the Earth Policy Institute and author of Plan B 3.0, talks about why he doesn't believe ethanol producers are serious about next-generation fuels. He'll also explain why he thinks electric transport — not biofuels — are the future of transportation. Finally, Michael Pollan, author of the Omnivore's Dilemma, talks with Yale Environment 360's Kate Cheney Davidson about why our love of corn-based ethanol is a symptom of our larger problems related to food production and consumption. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The last year has been a bad one for the corn ethanol industry. With relatively high grain prices and low oil prices, producers have struggled to stay profitable and many companies have gone bankrupt. In addition, growing consumer backlash has caused a public relations nightmare for the industry. With such a terrible state of affairs, where does the industry stand? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of first-generation ethanol in the U.S. Rick Kment, an analyst with DTN Research, describes how the industry may look differently when it comes out of the current period of stagnant growth and financial turmoil. Jeff Broin, CEO of the nation's largest ethanol producer, Poet, explains why the industry will actually deliver more fuel this year than last. He'll also tell us why he thinks the food versus fuel debate was overblown. Lester Brown, president of the Earth Policy Institute and author of Plan B 3.0, talks about why he doesn't believe ethanol producers are serious about next-generation fuels. He'll also explain why he thinks electric transport — not biofuels — are the future of transportation. Finally, Michael Pollan, author of the Omnivore's Dilemma, talks with Yale Environment 360's Kate Cheney Davidson about why our love of corn-based ethanol is a symptom of our larger problems related to food production and consumption. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25063688 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:41:49 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104606-September-3-2009-Will-the-Rough-Patch-Continue-for-Ethanol The last year has been a bad one for the corn ethanol industry. With relatively high grain prices and low oil prices, producers have struggled to stay profitable and many companies have gone bankrupt. In addition, growing consumer backlash has caused a public relations nightmare for the industry. With such a terrible state of affairs, where does the industry stand? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of first-generation ethanol in the U.S. Rick Kment, an analyst with DTN Research, describes how the industry may look differently when it comes out of the current period of stagnant growth and financial turmoil. Jeff Broin, CEO of the nation's largest ethanol producer, Poet, explains why the industry will actually deliver more fuel this year than last. He'll also tell us why he thinks the food versus fuel debate was overblown. Lester Brown, president of the Earth Policy Institute and author of Plan B 3.0, talks about why he doesn't believe ethanol producers are serious about next-g... The last year has been a bad one for the corn ethanol industry. With relatively high grain prices and low oil prices, producers have struggled to stay profitable and many companies have gone bankrupt. In addition, growing consumer backlash has caused a public relations nightmare for the industry. With such a terrible state of affairs, where does the industry stand? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of first-generation ethanol in the U.S. Rick Kment, an analyst with DTN Research, describes how the industry may look differently when it comes out of the current period of stagnant growth and financial turmoil. Jeff Broin, CEO of the nation's largest ethanol producer, Poet, explains why the industry will actually deliver more fuel this year than last. He'll also tell us why he thinks the food versus fuel debate was overblown. Lester Brown, president of the Earth Policy Institute and author of Plan B 3.0, talks about why he doesn't believe ethanol producers are serious about next-generation fuels. He'll also explain why he thinks electric transport — not biofuels — are the future of transportation. Finally, Michael Pollan, author of the Omnivore's Dilemma, talks with Yale Environment 360's Kate Cheney Davidson about why our love of corn-based ethanol is a symptom of our larger problems related to food production and consumption. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The last year has been a bad one for the corn ethanol industry. With relatively high grain prices and low oil prices, producers have struggled to stay profitable and many companies have gone bankrupt. In addition, growing consumer backlash has caused a public relations nightmare for the industry. With such a terrible state of affairs, where does the industry stand? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of first-generation ethanol in the U.S. Rick Kment, an analyst with DTN Research, describes how the industry may look differently when it comes out of the current period of stagnant growth and financial turmoil. Jeff Broin, CEO of the nation's largest ethanol producer, Poet, explains why the industry will actually deliver more fuel this year than last. He'll also tell us why he thinks the food versus fuel debate was overblown. Lester Brown, president of the Earth Policy Institute and author of Plan B 3.0, talks about why he doesn't believe ethanol producers are serious about next-generation fuels. He'll also explain why he thinks electric transport — not biofuels — are the future of transportation. Finally, Michael Pollan, author of the Omnivore's Dilemma, talks with Yale Environment 360's Kate Cheney Davidson about why our love of corn-based ethanol is a symptom of our larger problems related to food production and consumption. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25104606 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:41:49 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25026861-August-27-2009-Ushering-in-a-New-Wave-of-Hydropower-Growth Hydro in the U.S. is poised for another period of major growth. With states recognizing hydro in renewable portfolio standards, companies getting access to stimulus funds and a range of new players getting into the industry, the environment is looking good. In this podcast, we'll look at what type of projects we're likely to see in America and internationally. Rumford Falls Technician Ron Violet will show us around a historic mid-sized hydro plant in Maine. He'll tell us about what it's like operating a run-of-river facility. Fred Ayer, executive director of the Low Impact Hydro Institute, talks about the need to ensure sustainable growth in the industry. Julie Smith-Galvin, director of communications at Brookfield Renewable Power, talks about how the company is working to achieve a higher level environmental protection at its facilities. And Peter Bosshard, policy director for the NGO International Rivers, describes the problems associated with large dams – many of which are being ... Hydro in the U.S. is poised for another period of major growth. With states recognizing hydro in renewable portfolio standards, companies getting access to stimulus funds and a range of new players getting into the industry, the environment is looking good. In this podcast, we'll look at what type of projects we're likely to see in America and internationally. Rumford Falls Technician Ron Violet will show us around a historic mid-sized hydro plant in Maine. He'll tell us about what it's like operating a run-of-river facility. Fred Ayer, executive director of the Low Impact Hydro Institute, talks about the need to ensure sustainable growth in the industry. Julie Smith-Galvin, director of communications at Brookfield Renewable Power, talks about how the company is working to achieve a higher level environmental protection at its facilities. And Peter Bosshard, policy director for the NGO International Rivers, describes the problems associated with large dams – many of which are being constructed in developing countries. He'll talk about the need to look at more environmentally-sound alternatives. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Hydro in the U.S. is poised for another period of major growth. With states recognizing hydro in renewable portfolio standards, companies getting access to stimulus funds and a range of new players getting into the industry, the environment is looking good. In this podcast, we'll look at what type of projects we're likely to see in America and internationally. Rumford Falls Technician Ron Violet will show us around a historic mid-sized hydro plant in Maine. He'll tell us about what it's like operating a run-of-river facility. Fred Ayer, executive director of the Low Impact Hydro Institute, talks about the need to ensure sustainable growth in the industry. Julie Smith-Galvin, director of communications at Brookfield Renewable Power, talks about how the company is working to achieve a higher level environmental protection at its facilities. And Peter Bosshard, policy director for the NGO International Rivers, describes the problems associated with large dams – many of which are being constructed in developing countries. He'll talk about the need to look at more environmentally-sound alternatives. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25026861 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:16:37 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104607-August-27-2009-Ushering-in-a-New-Wave-of-Hydropower-Growth Hydro in the U.S. is poised for another period of major growth. With states recognizing hydro in renewable portfolio standards, companies getting access to stimulus funds and a range of new players getting into the industry, the environment is looking good. In this podcast, we'll look at what type of projects we're likely to see in America and internationally. Rumford Falls Technician Ron Violet will show us around a historic mid-sized hydro plant in Maine. He'll tell us about what it's like operating a run-of-river facility. Fred Ayer, executive director of the Low Impact Hydro Institute, talks about the need to ensure sustainable growth in the industry. Julie Smith-Galvin, director of communications at Brookfield Renewable Power, talks about how the company is working to achieve a higher level environmental protection at its facilities. And Peter Bosshard, policy director for the NGO International Rivers, describes the problems associated with large dams – many of which are being ... Hydro in the U.S. is poised for another period of major growth. With states recognizing hydro in renewable portfolio standards, companies getting access to stimulus funds and a range of new players getting into the industry, the environment is looking good. In this podcast, we'll look at what type of projects we're likely to see in America and internationally. Rumford Falls Technician Ron Violet will show us around a historic mid-sized hydro plant in Maine. He'll tell us about what it's like operating a run-of-river facility. Fred Ayer, executive director of the Low Impact Hydro Institute, talks about the need to ensure sustainable growth in the industry. Julie Smith-Galvin, director of communications at Brookfield Renewable Power, talks about how the company is working to achieve a higher level environmental protection at its facilities. And Peter Bosshard, policy director for the NGO International Rivers, describes the problems associated with large dams – many of which are being constructed in developing countries. He'll talk about the need to look at more environmentally-sound alternatives. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Hydro in the U.S. is poised for another period of major growth. With states recognizing hydro in renewable portfolio standards, companies getting access to stimulus funds and a range of new players getting into the industry, the environment is looking good. In this podcast, we'll look at what type of projects we're likely to see in America and internationally. Rumford Falls Technician Ron Violet will show us around a historic mid-sized hydro plant in Maine. He'll tell us about what it's like operating a run-of-river facility. Fred Ayer, executive director of the Low Impact Hydro Institute, talks about the need to ensure sustainable growth in the industry. Julie Smith-Galvin, director of communications at Brookfield Renewable Power, talks about how the company is working to achieve a higher level environmental protection at its facilities. And Peter Bosshard, policy director for the NGO International Rivers, describes the problems associated with large dams – many of which are being constructed in developing countries. He'll talk about the need to look at more environmentally-sound alternatives. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25104607 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:16:37 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24993414-August-20-2009-Vinalhaven-Building-Community-Support-for-Renewables Public opposition is a formidable hurdle for any project developer. Around one quarter of all wind projects in the U.S. are delayed or stopped because concerns over project siting and general distrust of the developer. In this podcast, we'll look at a couple elements for success that companies and communities need to think about when building out a project. Maria Stephanovich, a PhD candidate at Oregon State University, talks about her research examining public opinion of wave energy in Oregon. She'll highlight the importance of economic factors in determining support for a project. Then, we'll visit the island of Vinalhaven 12 miles off the coast of Maine to speak with some people about the ongoing development of a 4.5 MW wind project. Fox Island Wind CEO George Baker talks about the logistics of the project and why it's so important for the island community. Adison Ames, a lobster fisherman and board member of the local electric cooperative, describes the history of the project an... Public opposition is a formidable hurdle for any project developer. Around one quarter of all wind projects in the U.S. are delayed or stopped because concerns over project siting and general distrust of the developer. In this podcast, we'll look at a couple elements for success that companies and communities need to think about when building out a project. Maria Stephanovich, a PhD candidate at Oregon State University, talks about her research examining public opinion of wave energy in Oregon. She'll highlight the importance of economic factors in determining support for a project. Then, we'll visit the island of Vinalhaven 12 miles off the coast of Maine to speak with some people about the ongoing development of a 4.5 MW wind project. Fox Island Wind CEO George Baker talks about the logistics of the project and why it's so important for the island community. Adison Ames, a lobster fisherman and board member of the local electric cooperative, describes the history of the project and the process of community engagement that made the wind farm successful. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Public opposition is a formidable hurdle for any project developer. Around one quarter of all wind projects in the U.S. are delayed or stopped because concerns over project siting and general distrust of the developer. In this podcast, we'll look at a couple elements for success that companies and communities need to think about when building out a project. Maria Stephanovich, a PhD candidate at Oregon State University, talks about her research examining public opinion of wave energy in Oregon. She'll highlight the importance of economic factors in determining support for a project. Then, we'll visit the island of Vinalhaven 12 miles off the coast of Maine to speak with some people about the ongoing development of a 4.5 MW wind project. Fox Island Wind CEO George Baker talks about the logistics of the project and why it's so important for the island community. Adison Ames, a lobster fisherman and board member of the local electric cooperative, describes the history of the project and the process of community engagement that made the wind farm successful. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,24993414 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:05:06 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104608-August-20-2009-Vinalhaven-Building-Community-Support-for-Renewables Public opposition is a formidable hurdle for any project developer. Around one quarter of all wind projects in the U.S. are delayed or stopped because concerns over project siting and general distrust of the developer. In this podcast, we'll look at a couple elements for success that companies and communities need to think about when building out a project. Maria Stephanovich, a PhD candidate at Oregon State University, talks about her research examining public opinion of wave energy in Oregon. She'll highlight the importance of economic factors in determining support for a project. Then, we'll visit the island of Vinalhaven 12 miles off the coast of Maine to speak with some people about the ongoing development of a 4.5 MW wind project. Fox Island Wind CEO George Baker talks about the logistics of the project and why it's so important for the island community. Adison Ames, a lobster fisherman and board member of the local electric cooperative, describes the history of the project an... Public opposition is a formidable hurdle for any project developer. Around one quarter of all wind projects in the U.S. are delayed or stopped because concerns over project siting and general distrust of the developer. In this podcast, we'll look at a couple elements for success that companies and communities need to think about when building out a project. Maria Stephanovich, a PhD candidate at Oregon State University, talks about her research examining public opinion of wave energy in Oregon. She'll highlight the importance of economic factors in determining support for a project. Then, we'll visit the island of Vinalhaven 12 miles off the coast of Maine to speak with some people about the ongoing development of a 4.5 MW wind project. Fox Island Wind CEO George Baker talks about the logistics of the project and why it's so important for the island community. Adison Ames, a lobster fisherman and board member of the local electric cooperative, describes the history of the project and the process of community engagement that made the wind farm successful. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Public opposition is a formidable hurdle for any project developer. Around one quarter of all wind projects in the U.S. are delayed or stopped because concerns over project siting and general distrust of the developer. In this podcast, we'll look at a couple elements for success that companies and communities need to think about when building out a project. Maria Stephanovich, a PhD candidate at Oregon State University, talks about her research examining public opinion of wave energy in Oregon. She'll highlight the importance of economic factors in determining support for a project. Then, we'll visit the island of Vinalhaven 12 miles off the coast of Maine to speak with some people about the ongoing development of a 4.5 MW wind project. Fox Island Wind CEO George Baker talks about the logistics of the project and why it's so important for the island community. Adison Ames, a lobster fisherman and board member of the local electric cooperative, describes the history of the project and the process of community engagement that made the wind farm successful. This podcast is sponsored by Solar Power International. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-19,25104608 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:05:06 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24956056-August-14-2009-Navigating-the-Rough-Waters-of-Ocean-Energy-Regulation Permitting and licensing energy projects isn't exactly the easiest process. But in the marine environment -- both for fossil and renewable energies -- the process can be much more difficult. In this podcast, we'll look at why regulation is so complex and what that complexity is doing to technological progress. Listen to Podcast Daron Threet, an attorney with Dickstein Shapiro, talks about his experience licensing liquid natural gas terminals on the outer continental shelf. He'll tell us what the marine renewables industry can learn from that process. Megan Higgins, research council with the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University, describes the many layers of local, state and federal regulation. She'll also talk about efforts to streamline the regulatory process. And Richard Meyer, president of the Ocean Energy Council, tells us why the lack of regulatory experience of ocean energy companies may be hindering technological progress. He'll also tell us why he's feeling b... Permitting and licensing energy projects isn't exactly the easiest process. But in the marine environment -- both for fossil and renewable energies -- the process can be much more difficult. In this podcast, we'll look at why regulation is so complex and what that complexity is doing to technological progress. Listen to Podcast Daron Threet, an attorney with Dickstein Shapiro, talks about his experience licensing liquid natural gas terminals on the outer continental shelf. He'll tell us what the marine renewables industry can learn from that process. Megan Higgins, research council with the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University, describes the many layers of local, state and federal regulation. She'll also talk about efforts to streamline the regulatory process. And Richard Meyer, president of the Ocean Energy Council, tells us why the lack of regulatory experience of ocean energy companies may be hindering technological progress. He'll also tell us why he's feeling bullish about the industry's latest technological push. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Permitting and licensing energy projects isn't exactly the easiest process. But in the marine environment -- both for fossil and renewable energies -- the process can be much more difficult. In this podcast, we'll look at why regulation is so complex and what that complexity is doing to technological progress. Listen to Podcast Daron Threet, an attorney with Dickstein Shapiro, talks about his experience licensing liquid natural gas terminals on the outer continental shelf. He'll tell us what the marine renewables industry can learn from that process. Megan Higgins, research council with the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University, describes the many layers of local, state and federal regulation. She'll also talk about efforts to streamline the regulatory process. And Richard Meyer, president of the Ocean Energy Council, tells us why the lack of regulatory experience of ocean energy companies may be hindering technological progress. He'll also tell us why he's feeling bullish about the industry's latest technological push. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,24956056 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:08:52 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104609-August-14-2009-Navigating-the-Rough-Waters-of-Ocean-Energy-Regulation Permitting and licensing energy projects isn't exactly the easiest process. But in the marine environment -- both for fossil and renewable energies -- the process can be much more difficult. In this podcast, we'll look at why regulation is so complex and what that complexity is doing to technological progress. Listen to Podcast Daron Threet, an attorney with Dickstein Shapiro, talks about his experience licensing liquid natural gas terminals on the outer continental shelf. He'll tell us what the marine renewables industry can learn from that process. Megan Higgins, research council with the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University, describes the many layers of local, state and federal regulation. She'll also talk about efforts to streamline the regulatory process. And Richard Meyer, president of the Ocean Energy Council, tells us why the lack of regulatory experience of ocean energy companies may be hindering technological progress. He'll also tell us why he's feeling b... Permitting and licensing energy projects isn't exactly the easiest process. But in the marine environment -- both for fossil and renewable energies -- the process can be much more difficult. In this podcast, we'll look at why regulation is so complex and what that complexity is doing to technological progress. Listen to Podcast Daron Threet, an attorney with Dickstein Shapiro, talks about his experience licensing liquid natural gas terminals on the outer continental shelf. He'll tell us what the marine renewables industry can learn from that process. Megan Higgins, research council with the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University, describes the many layers of local, state and federal regulation. She'll also talk about efforts to streamline the regulatory process. And Richard Meyer, president of the Ocean Energy Council, tells us why the lack of regulatory experience of ocean energy companies may be hindering technological progress. He'll also tell us why he's feeling bullish about the industry's latest technological push. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Permitting and licensing energy projects isn't exactly the easiest process. But in the marine environment -- both for fossil and renewable energies -- the process can be much more difficult. In this podcast, we'll look at why regulation is so complex and what that complexity is doing to technological progress. Listen to Podcast Daron Threet, an attorney with Dickstein Shapiro, talks about his experience licensing liquid natural gas terminals on the outer continental shelf. He'll tell us what the marine renewables industry can learn from that process. Megan Higgins, research council with the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University, describes the many layers of local, state and federal regulation. She'll also talk about efforts to streamline the regulatory process. And Richard Meyer, president of the Ocean Energy Council, tells us why the lack of regulatory experience of ocean energy companies may be hindering technological progress. He'll also tell us why he's feeling bullish about the industry's latest technological push. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,25104609 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:08:52 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104610-August-6-2009-Assessing-the-Progress-of-Ocean-Renewable-Energy-Technologies The ocean represents one of the largest energy sources on the planet; yet, we still haven't found reliable, cost-effective ways to harness that resource. The incredible amount of experimentation happening in the industry today will inevitably lead to technology breakthroughs. But when -- if ever -- will we see marine renewables play an important part of the energy mix? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of technological progress in the industry. There are hundreds of technologies and designs competing at this early stage in the game. We'll try to determine when some of these devices will make it to the commercial scale. We start off in Holland, where a housing developer is using the ocean to heat 3,000 homes on the North Sea. As we'll find out, the project isn't perfect, but it is providing heat to residents at a price cheaper than natural gas. Then, Rob Cinq Mars of the engineering services firm Free Flow Energy will give us his take on the competition among early-stage techn... The ocean represents one of the largest energy sources on the planet; yet, we still haven't found reliable, cost-effective ways to harness that resource. The incredible amount of experimentation happening in the industry today will inevitably lead to technology breakthroughs. But when -- if ever -- will we see marine renewables play an important part of the energy mix? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of technological progress in the industry. There are hundreds of technologies and designs competing at this early stage in the game. We'll try to determine when some of these devices will make it to the commercial scale. We start off in Holland, where a housing developer is using the ocean to heat 3,000 homes on the North Sea. As we'll find out, the project isn't perfect, but it is providing heat to residents at a price cheaper than natural gas. Then, Rob Cinq Mars of the engineering services firm Free Flow Energy will give us his take on the competition among early-stage technology companies and developers. John Miller, director of the New England Marine Renewable Energy Center, talks about the need to systematically test new technologies, rather than rush them into the ocean and risk damaging the industry's credibility. Peter Asmus, author and independent researcher, describes some of the international market trends that are driving installation of ocean energy devices. And finally, we'll wrap up on the coast of Maine, where Ocean Renewable Power Company is testing its OCGen cross-flow turbine in the Bay of Fundy. ORPC President and CEO Chris Sauer talks about the challenge of testing devices in treacherous ocean waters. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The ocean represents one of the largest energy sources on the planet; yet, we still haven't found reliable, cost-effective ways to harness that resource. The incredible amount of experimentation happening in the industry today will inevitably lead to technology breakthroughs. But when -- if ever -- will we see marine renewables play an important part of the energy mix? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of technological progress in the industry. There are hundreds of technologies and designs competing at this early stage in the game. We'll try to determine when some of these devices will make it to the commercial scale. We start off in Holland, where a housing developer is using the ocean to heat 3,000 homes on the North Sea. As we'll find out, the project isn't perfect, but it is providing heat to residents at a price cheaper than natural gas. Then, Rob Cinq Mars of the engineering services firm Free Flow Energy will give us his take on the competition among early-stage technology companies and developers. John Miller, director of the New England Marine Renewable Energy Center, talks about the need to systematically test new technologies, rather than rush them into the ocean and risk damaging the industry's credibility. Peter Asmus, author and independent researcher, describes some of the international market trends that are driving installation of ocean energy devices. And finally, we'll wrap up on the coast of Maine, where Ocean Renewable Power Company is testing its OCGen cross-flow turbine in the Bay of Fundy. ORPC President and CEO Chris Sauer talks about the challenge of testing devices in treacherous ocean waters. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,25104610 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:54:15 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24915450-August-6-2009-Assessing-the-Progress-of-Ocean-Renewable-Energy-Technologies The ocean represents one of the largest energy sources on the planet; yet, we still haven't found reliable, cost-effective ways to harness that resource. The incredible amount of experimentation happening in the industry today will inevitably lead to technology breakthroughs. But when -- if ever -- will we see marine renewables play an important part of the energy mix? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of technological progress in the industry. There are hundreds of technologies and designs competing at this early stage in the game. We'll try to determine when some of these devices will make it to the commercial scale. We start off in Holland, where a housing developer is using the ocean to heat 3,000 homes on the North Sea. As we'll find out, the project isn't perfect, but it is providing heat to residents at a price cheaper than natural gas. Then, Rob Cinq Mars of the engineering services firm Free Flow Energy will give us his take on the competition among early-stage techn... The ocean represents one of the largest energy sources on the planet; yet, we still haven't found reliable, cost-effective ways to harness that resource. The incredible amount of experimentation happening in the industry today will inevitably lead to technology breakthroughs. But when -- if ever -- will we see marine renewables play an important part of the energy mix? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of technological progress in the industry. There are hundreds of technologies and designs competing at this early stage in the game. We'll try to determine when some of these devices will make it to the commercial scale. We start off in Holland, where a housing developer is using the ocean to heat 3,000 homes on the North Sea. As we'll find out, the project isn't perfect, but it is providing heat to residents at a price cheaper than natural gas. Then, Rob Cinq Mars of the engineering services firm Free Flow Energy will give us his take on the competition among early-stage technology companies and developers. John Miller, director of the New England Marine Renewable Energy Center, talks about the need to systematically test new technologies, rather than rush them into the ocean and risk damaging the industry's credibility. Peter Asmus, author and independent researcher, describes some of the international market trends that are driving installation of ocean energy devices. And finally, we'll wrap up on the coast of Maine, where Ocean Renewable Power Company is testing its OCGen cross-flow turbine in the Bay of Fundy. ORPC President and CEO Chris Sauer talks about the challenge of testing devices in treacherous ocean waters. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The ocean represents one of the largest energy sources on the planet; yet, we still haven't found reliable, cost-effective ways to harness that resource. The incredible amount of experimentation happening in the industry today will inevitably lead to technology breakthroughs. But when -- if ever -- will we see marine renewables play an important part of the energy mix? In this podcast, we'll look at the state of technological progress in the industry. There are hundreds of technologies and designs competing at this early stage in the game. We'll try to determine when some of these devices will make it to the commercial scale. We start off in Holland, where a housing developer is using the ocean to heat 3,000 homes on the North Sea. As we'll find out, the project isn't perfect, but it is providing heat to residents at a price cheaper than natural gas. Then, Rob Cinq Mars of the engineering services firm Free Flow Energy will give us his take on the competition among early-stage technology companies and developers. John Miller, director of the New England Marine Renewable Energy Center, talks about the need to systematically test new technologies, rather than rush them into the ocean and risk damaging the industry's credibility. Peter Asmus, author and independent researcher, describes some of the international market trends that are driving installation of ocean energy devices. And finally, we'll wrap up on the coast of Maine, where Ocean Renewable Power Company is testing its OCGen cross-flow turbine in the Bay of Fundy. ORPC President and CEO Chris Sauer talks about the challenge of testing devices in treacherous ocean waters. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24915450 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:54:15 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24885705-July-30-2009-Are-PV-Manufacturers-Coming-Up-for-Air After many months below the murky waters of the global recession, PV manufacturers seem to be getting a bit of breathing room. The capital markets are starting to thaw, silicon and wafer contracts are being renegotiated and some manufacturers are able to sell cheap product and still make a profit. But that doesn't mean the rough waters have calmed yet. In this podcast, we'll talk to some PV manufacturers about their health and about the general state of the market. Ron Kenedi, vice president of the Solar Energy Solutions Group at Sharp, describes the differences between the solar PV market last fall and the market today. Craig Lund, director of business development for 1366 Technologies, talks about the challenges of being a start-up PV 6manufacturer. Shyam Mehta, senior solar analyst at GTM Research, describes what the PV manufacturing landscape may look like in the U.S. By 2012. And Chris O'Brien, head of market development for Oerlikon Solar, speculates on how competition may pla... After many months below the murky waters of the global recession, PV manufacturers seem to be getting a bit of breathing room. The capital markets are starting to thaw, silicon and wafer contracts are being renegotiated and some manufacturers are able to sell cheap product and still make a profit. But that doesn't mean the rough waters have calmed yet. In this podcast, we'll talk to some PV manufacturers about their health and about the general state of the market. Ron Kenedi, vice president of the Solar Energy Solutions Group at Sharp, describes the differences between the solar PV market last fall and the market today. Craig Lund, director of business development for 1366 Technologies, talks about the challenges of being a start-up PV 6manufacturer. Shyam Mehta, senior solar analyst at GTM Research, describes what the PV manufacturing landscape may look like in the U.S. By 2012. And Chris O'Brien, head of market development for Oerlikon Solar, speculates on how competition may play out among the various thin film technologies. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. After many months below the murky waters of the global recession, PV manufacturers seem to be getting a bit of breathing room. The capital markets are starting to thaw, silicon and wafer contracts are being renegotiated and some manufacturers are able to sell cheap product and still make a profit. But that doesn't mean the rough waters have calmed yet. In this podcast, we'll talk to some PV manufacturers about their health and about the general state of the market. Ron Kenedi, vice president of the Solar Energy Solutions Group at Sharp, describes the differences between the solar PV market last fall and the market today. Craig Lund, director of business development for 1366 Technologies, talks about the challenges of being a start-up PV 6manufacturer. Shyam Mehta, senior solar analyst at GTM Research, describes what the PV manufacturing landscape may look like in the U.S. By 2012. And Chris O'Brien, head of market development for Oerlikon Solar, speculates on how competition may play out among the various thin film technologies. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24885705 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:09:54 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104611-July-30-2009-Are-PV-Manufacturers-Coming-Up-for-Air After many months below the murky waters of the global recession, PV manufacturers seem to be getting a bit of breathing room. The capital markets are starting to thaw, silicon and wafer contracts are being renegotiated and some manufacturers are able to sell cheap product and still make a profit. But that doesn't mean the rough waters have calmed yet. In this podcast, we'll talk to some PV manufacturers about their health and about the general state of the market. Ron Kenedi, vice president of the Solar Energy Solutions Group at Sharp, describes the differences between the solar PV market last fall and the market today. Craig Lund, director of business development for 1366 Technologies, talks about the challenges of being a start-up PV 6manufacturer. Shyam Mehta, senior solar analyst at GTM Research, describes what the PV manufacturing landscape may look like in the U.S. By 2012. And Chris O'Brien, head of market development for Oerlikon Solar, speculates on how competition may pla... After many months below the murky waters of the global recession, PV manufacturers seem to be getting a bit of breathing room. The capital markets are starting to thaw, silicon and wafer contracts are being renegotiated and some manufacturers are able to sell cheap product and still make a profit. But that doesn't mean the rough waters have calmed yet. In this podcast, we'll talk to some PV manufacturers about their health and about the general state of the market. Ron Kenedi, vice president of the Solar Energy Solutions Group at Sharp, describes the differences between the solar PV market last fall and the market today. Craig Lund, director of business development for 1366 Technologies, talks about the challenges of being a start-up PV 6manufacturer. Shyam Mehta, senior solar analyst at GTM Research, describes what the PV manufacturing landscape may look like in the U.S. By 2012. And Chris O'Brien, head of market development for Oerlikon Solar, speculates on how competition may play out among the various thin film technologies. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. After many months below the murky waters of the global recession, PV manufacturers seem to be getting a bit of breathing room. The capital markets are starting to thaw, silicon and wafer contracts are being renegotiated and some manufacturers are able to sell cheap product and still make a profit. But that doesn't mean the rough waters have calmed yet. In this podcast, we'll talk to some PV manufacturers about their health and about the general state of the market. Ron Kenedi, vice president of the Solar Energy Solutions Group at Sharp, describes the differences between the solar PV market last fall and the market today. Craig Lund, director of business development for 1366 Technologies, talks about the challenges of being a start-up PV 6manufacturer. Shyam Mehta, senior solar analyst at GTM Research, describes what the PV manufacturing landscape may look like in the U.S. By 2012. And Chris O'Brien, head of market development for Oerlikon Solar, speculates on how competition may play out among the various thin film technologies. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,25104611 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:09:54 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24846875-July-24-2009-Renewable-Energy-A-Weapon-of-Mass-Reconstruction The renewable energy industry has suffered over the last year much worse than previously thought possible. But now the pieces are coming together to make clean energy the centerpiece of an economic recovery. That makes the moment perfect for bootstrapping entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses around the world to seize the opportunity when the financial markets get back to full health. In this podcast, we'll look at what entrepreneurs should be doing now to prepare for the surge in renewable energy deployment in the coming years. Author and Entrepreneurial Consultant Sramana Mitra tells us why early stage companies shouldn't necessarily be looking to venture capital firms for financing. She'll also give us her thoughts on some alternative financing options available. Serial Entrepreneur and SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive describes why he has had so much success in both the software and energy spaces. It's all about finding and addressing the market “pain points,” he says. Finally, Dan ... The renewable energy industry has suffered over the last year much worse than previously thought possible. But now the pieces are coming together to make clean energy the centerpiece of an economic recovery. That makes the moment perfect for bootstrapping entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses around the world to seize the opportunity when the financial markets get back to full health. In this podcast, we'll look at what entrepreneurs should be doing now to prepare for the surge in renewable energy deployment in the coming years. Author and Entrepreneurial Consultant Sramana Mitra tells us why early stage companies shouldn't necessarily be looking to venture capital firms for financing. She'll also give us her thoughts on some alternative financing options available. Serial Entrepreneur and SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive describes why he has had so much success in both the software and energy spaces. It's all about finding and addressing the market “pain points,” he says. Finally, Dan Reicher of Google.org talks about how his company is working to take technologies out of the “valley of death” and help early-stage companies find investors. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The renewable energy industry has suffered over the last year much worse than previously thought possible. But now the pieces are coming together to make clean energy the centerpiece of an economic recovery. That makes the moment perfect for bootstrapping entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses around the world to seize the opportunity when the financial markets get back to full health. In this podcast, we'll look at what entrepreneurs should be doing now to prepare for the surge in renewable energy deployment in the coming years. Author and Entrepreneurial Consultant Sramana Mitra tells us why early stage companies shouldn't necessarily be looking to venture capital firms for financing. She'll also give us her thoughts on some alternative financing options available. Serial Entrepreneur and SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive describes why he has had so much success in both the software and energy spaces. It's all about finding and addressing the market “pain points,” he says. Finally, Dan Reicher of Google.org talks about how his company is working to take technologies out of the “valley of death” and help early-stage companies find investors. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24846875 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:54:17 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104612-July-24-2009-Renewable-Energy-A-Weapon-of-Mass-Reconstruction The renewable energy industry has suffered over the last year much worse than previously thought possible. But now the pieces are coming together to make clean energy the centerpiece of an economic recovery. That makes the moment perfect for bootstrapping entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses around the world to seize the opportunity when the financial markets get back to full health. In this podcast, we'll look at what entrepreneurs should be doing now to prepare for the surge in renewable energy deployment in the coming years. Author and Entrepreneurial Consultant Sramana Mitra tells us why early stage companies shouldn't necessarily be looking to venture capital firms for financing. She'll also give us her thoughts on some alternative financing options available. Serial Entrepreneur and SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive describes why he has had so much success in both the software and energy spaces. It's all about finding and addressing the market “pain points,” he says. Finally, Dan ... The renewable energy industry has suffered over the last year much worse than previously thought possible. But now the pieces are coming together to make clean energy the centerpiece of an economic recovery. That makes the moment perfect for bootstrapping entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses around the world to seize the opportunity when the financial markets get back to full health. In this podcast, we'll look at what entrepreneurs should be doing now to prepare for the surge in renewable energy deployment in the coming years. Author and Entrepreneurial Consultant Sramana Mitra tells us why early stage companies shouldn't necessarily be looking to venture capital firms for financing. She'll also give us her thoughts on some alternative financing options available. Serial Entrepreneur and SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive describes why he has had so much success in both the software and energy spaces. It's all about finding and addressing the market “pain points,” he says. Finally, Dan Reicher of Google.org talks about how his company is working to take technologies out of the “valley of death” and help early-stage companies find investors. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The renewable energy industry has suffered over the last year much worse than previously thought possible. But now the pieces are coming together to make clean energy the centerpiece of an economic recovery. That makes the moment perfect for bootstrapping entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses around the world to seize the opportunity when the financial markets get back to full health. In this podcast, we'll look at what entrepreneurs should be doing now to prepare for the surge in renewable energy deployment in the coming years. Author and Entrepreneurial Consultant Sramana Mitra tells us why early stage companies shouldn't necessarily be looking to venture capital firms for financing. She'll also give us her thoughts on some alternative financing options available. Serial Entrepreneur and SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive describes why he has had so much success in both the software and energy spaces. It's all about finding and addressing the market “pain points,” he says. Finally, Dan Reicher of Google.org talks about how his company is working to take technologies out of the “valley of death” and help early-stage companies find investors. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,25104612 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:54:17 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24810022-July-16-2009-Developing-Renewables-with-War-Time-Urgency Governments all around the world are making renewable energy a top priority; finally, the United States has joined the effort. The slew of programs moving through Washington are proof that politicians are starting to recognize the value of clean energy. But are they moving with the level of urgency needed? In this podcast, we'll talk about how the stimulus package, cap and trade, tax credits, feed-in tariffs and the renewable energy standard are coming together to create an ecosystem of support that the U.S. has never seen. Tim Howell of GE Energy Financial Services discusses the importance of the stimulus package guidelines and how they will help his company get back to actively financing projects. Former California Energy Commissioner John Geesman tells us why he thinks the energy bill – even if it is scaled back – will be valuable for the industry. He'll also talk about the value of using a war-time metaphor when describing the need to support renewable energy. Inside Renewable E... Governments all around the world are making renewable energy a top priority; finally, the United States has joined the effort. The slew of programs moving through Washington are proof that politicians are starting to recognize the value of clean energy. But are they moving with the level of urgency needed? In this podcast, we'll talk about how the stimulus package, cap and trade, tax credits, feed-in tariffs and the renewable energy standard are coming together to create an ecosystem of support that the U.S. has never seen. Tim Howell of GE Energy Financial Services discusses the importance of the stimulus package guidelines and how they will help his company get back to actively financing projects. Former California Energy Commissioner John Geesman tells us why he thinks the energy bill – even if it is scaled back – will be valuable for the industry. He'll also talk about the value of using a war-time metaphor when describing the need to support renewable energy. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Governments all around the world are making renewable energy a top priority; finally, the United States has joined the effort. The slew of programs moving through Washington are proof that politicians are starting to recognize the value of clean energy. But are they moving with the level of urgency needed? In this podcast, we'll talk about how the stimulus package, cap and trade, tax credits, feed-in tariffs and the renewable energy standard are coming together to create an ecosystem of support that the U.S. has never seen. Tim Howell of GE Energy Financial Services discusses the importance of the stimulus package guidelines and how they will help his company get back to actively financing projects. Former California Energy Commissioner John Geesman tells us why he thinks the energy bill – even if it is scaled back – will be valuable for the industry. He'll also talk about the value of using a war-time metaphor when describing the need to support renewable energy. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24810022 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:46 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104613-July-16-2009-Developing-Renewables-with-War-Time-Urgency Governments all around the world are making renewable energy a top priority; finally, the United States has joined the effort. The slew of programs moving through Washington are proof that politicians are starting to recognize the value of clean energy. But are they moving with the level of urgency needed? In this podcast, we'll talk about how the stimulus package, cap and trade, tax credits, feed-in tariffs and the renewable energy standard are coming together to create an ecosystem of support that the U.S. has never seen. Tim Howell of GE Energy Financial Services discusses the importance of the stimulus package guidelines and how they will help his company get back to actively financing projects. Former California Energy Commissioner John Geesman tells us why he thinks the energy bill – even if it is scaled back – will be valuable for the industry. He'll also talk about the value of using a war-time metaphor when describing the need to support renewable energy. Inside Renewable E... Governments all around the world are making renewable energy a top priority; finally, the United States has joined the effort. The slew of programs moving through Washington are proof that politicians are starting to recognize the value of clean energy. But are they moving with the level of urgency needed? In this podcast, we'll talk about how the stimulus package, cap and trade, tax credits, feed-in tariffs and the renewable energy standard are coming together to create an ecosystem of support that the U.S. has never seen. Tim Howell of GE Energy Financial Services discusses the importance of the stimulus package guidelines and how they will help his company get back to actively financing projects. Former California Energy Commissioner John Geesman tells us why he thinks the energy bill – even if it is scaled back – will be valuable for the industry. He'll also talk about the value of using a war-time metaphor when describing the need to support renewable energy. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Governments all around the world are making renewable energy a top priority; finally, the United States has joined the effort. The slew of programs moving through Washington are proof that politicians are starting to recognize the value of clean energy. But are they moving with the level of urgency needed? In this podcast, we'll talk about how the stimulus package, cap and trade, tax credits, feed-in tariffs and the renewable energy standard are coming together to create an ecosystem of support that the U.S. has never seen. Tim Howell of GE Energy Financial Services discusses the importance of the stimulus package guidelines and how they will help his company get back to actively financing projects. Former California Energy Commissioner John Geesman tells us why he thinks the energy bill – even if it is scaled back – will be valuable for the industry. He'll also talk about the value of using a war-time metaphor when describing the need to support renewable energy. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,25104613 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:46 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24773339-July-9-2009-IEA-Responds-to-the-Climate-Crisis The International Energy Agency was formed out of the oil crisis of 1973 as a fossil-energy consumers union for developed countries. Because of its origins, the IEA has not historically been a strong supporter of renewable energy. But that is changing as a new crisis emerges: climate change. In this podcast, we'll look at how the IEA is changing in order to meet the challenges of a carbon-constrained world. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the IEA talks to us about the need to encourage member countries to reduce energy consumption and promote renewables. He'll also discuss the importance of the newly-emerging International Renewable Energy Agency. Also, Michael Liebreich, CEO of New Energy Finance describes what the IEA's attitude shift says about the “mainstreaming” of clean energy. He'll also talk about why he doesn't believe that feed-in tariffs are the best promotion policy for renewables. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interview... The International Energy Agency was formed out of the oil crisis of 1973 as a fossil-energy consumers union for developed countries. Because of its origins, the IEA has not historically been a strong supporter of renewable energy. But that is changing as a new crisis emerges: climate change. In this podcast, we'll look at how the IEA is changing in order to meet the challenges of a carbon-constrained world. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the IEA talks to us about the need to encourage member countries to reduce energy consumption and promote renewables. He'll also discuss the importance of the newly-emerging International Renewable Energy Agency. Also, Michael Liebreich, CEO of New Energy Finance describes what the IEA's attitude shift says about the “mainstreaming” of clean energy. He'll also talk about why he doesn't believe that feed-in tariffs are the best promotion policy for renewables. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The International Energy Agency was formed out of the oil crisis of 1973 as a fossil-energy consumers union for developed countries. Because of its origins, the IEA has not historically been a strong supporter of renewable energy. But that is changing as a new crisis emerges: climate change. In this podcast, we'll look at how the IEA is changing in order to meet the challenges of a carbon-constrained world. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the IEA talks to us about the need to encourage member countries to reduce energy consumption and promote renewables. He'll also discuss the importance of the newly-emerging International Renewable Energy Agency. Also, Michael Liebreich, CEO of New Energy Finance describes what the IEA's attitude shift says about the “mainstreaming” of clean energy. He'll also talk about why he doesn't believe that feed-in tariffs are the best promotion policy for renewables. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24773339 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:47:35 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104614-July-9-2009-IEA-Responds-to-the-Climate-Crisis The International Energy Agency was formed out of the oil crisis of 1973 as a fossil-energy consumers union for developed countries. Because of its origins, the IEA has not historically been a strong supporter of renewable energy. But that is changing as a new crisis emerges: climate change. In this podcast, we'll look at how the IEA is changing in order to meet the challenges of a carbon-constrained world. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the IEA talks to us about the need to encourage member countries to reduce energy consumption and promote renewables. He'll also discuss the importance of the newly-emerging International Renewable Energy Agency. Also, Michael Liebreich, CEO of New Energy Finance describes what the IEA's attitude shift says about the “mainstreaming” of clean energy. He'll also talk about why he doesn't believe that feed-in tariffs are the best promotion policy for renewables. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interview... The International Energy Agency was formed out of the oil crisis of 1973 as a fossil-energy consumers union for developed countries. Because of its origins, the IEA has not historically been a strong supporter of renewable energy. But that is changing as a new crisis emerges: climate change. In this podcast, we'll look at how the IEA is changing in order to meet the challenges of a carbon-constrained world. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the IEA talks to us about the need to encourage member countries to reduce energy consumption and promote renewables. He'll also discuss the importance of the newly-emerging International Renewable Energy Agency. Also, Michael Liebreich, CEO of New Energy Finance describes what the IEA's attitude shift says about the “mainstreaming” of clean energy. He'll also talk about why he doesn't believe that feed-in tariffs are the best promotion policy for renewables. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. The International Energy Agency was formed out of the oil crisis of 1973 as a fossil-energy consumers union for developed countries. Because of its origins, the IEA has not historically been a strong supporter of renewable energy. But that is changing as a new crisis emerges: climate change. In this podcast, we'll look at how the IEA is changing in order to meet the challenges of a carbon-constrained world. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the IEA talks to us about the need to encourage member countries to reduce energy consumption and promote renewables. He'll also discuss the importance of the newly-emerging International Renewable Energy Agency. Also, Michael Liebreich, CEO of New Energy Finance describes what the IEA's attitude shift says about the “mainstreaming” of clean energy. He'll also talk about why he doesn't believe that feed-in tariffs are the best promotion policy for renewables. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,25104614 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:47:35 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24758785-July-2-2009-The-State-of-Cleantech-Venture-Capital-Investment Venture Investments in cleantech have dropped 44 percent since their high in the second quarter of 2008. Even though investors are being more cautious, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for early stage companies looking to get funded. In this podcast, we'll hear from some prominent venture capitalists about the state of the industry. Bruce Pasternack, a venture partner with CMEA Capital and Peter Korn, a venture attorney with Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal ask: “Are these are the worst of times for venture capital?” Ira Ehrenpreis, a general partner with Technology Partners, talks about why these are actually the best of times for venture capital as it relates to cleantech. Stephan Dolezalek, managing director at Vantage Point Venture Partners, describes some of the challenges in bringing companies public. And Ethan Zindler, head of North American research for New Energy Finance, explains why the political environment is creating the perfect conditions for the grow... Venture Investments in cleantech have dropped 44 percent since their high in the second quarter of 2008. Even though investors are being more cautious, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for early stage companies looking to get funded. In this podcast, we'll hear from some prominent venture capitalists about the state of the industry. Bruce Pasternack, a venture partner with CMEA Capital and Peter Korn, a venture attorney with Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal ask: “Are these are the worst of times for venture capital?” Ira Ehrenpreis, a general partner with Technology Partners, talks about why these are actually the best of times for venture capital as it relates to cleantech. Stephan Dolezalek, managing director at Vantage Point Venture Partners, describes some of the challenges in bringing companies public. And Ethan Zindler, head of North American research for New Energy Finance, explains why the political environment is creating the perfect conditions for the growth of early-stage cleantech companies. This panel was recorded at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum in New York City. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Venture Investments in cleantech have dropped 44 percent since their high in the second quarter of 2008. Even though investors are being more cautious, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for early stage companies looking to get funded. In this podcast, we'll hear from some prominent venture capitalists about the state of the industry. Bruce Pasternack, a venture partner with CMEA Capital and Peter Korn, a venture attorney with Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal ask: “Are these are the worst of times for venture capital?” Ira Ehrenpreis, a general partner with Technology Partners, talks about why these are actually the best of times for venture capital as it relates to cleantech. Stephan Dolezalek, managing director at Vantage Point Venture Partners, describes some of the challenges in bringing companies public. And Ethan Zindler, head of North American research for New Energy Finance, explains why the political environment is creating the perfect conditions for the growth of early-stage cleantech companies. This panel was recorded at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum in New York City. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24758785 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:20:57 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104615-July-2-2009-The-State-of-Cleantech-Venture-Capital-Investment Venture Investments in cleantech have dropped 44 percent since their high in the second quarter of 2008. Even though investors are being more cautious, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for early stage companies looking to get funded. In this podcast, we'll hear from some prominent venture capitalists about the state of the industry. Bruce Pasternack, a venture partner with CMEA Capital and Peter Korn, a venture attorney with Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal ask: “Are these are the worst of times for venture capital?” Ira Ehrenpreis, a general partner with Technology Partners, talks about why these are actually the best of times for venture capital as it relates to cleantech. Stephan Dolezalek, managing director at Vantage Point Venture Partners, describes some of the challenges in bringing companies public. And Ethan Zindler, head of North American research for New Energy Finance, explains why the political environment is creating the perfect conditions for the grow... Venture Investments in cleantech have dropped 44 percent since their high in the second quarter of 2008. Even though investors are being more cautious, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for early stage companies looking to get funded. In this podcast, we'll hear from some prominent venture capitalists about the state of the industry. Bruce Pasternack, a venture partner with CMEA Capital and Peter Korn, a venture attorney with Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal ask: “Are these are the worst of times for venture capital?” Ira Ehrenpreis, a general partner with Technology Partners, talks about why these are actually the best of times for venture capital as it relates to cleantech. Stephan Dolezalek, managing director at Vantage Point Venture Partners, describes some of the challenges in bringing companies public. And Ethan Zindler, head of North American research for New Energy Finance, explains why the political environment is creating the perfect conditions for the growth of early-stage cleantech companies. This panel was recorded at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum in New York City. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Venture Investments in cleantech have dropped 44 percent since their high in the second quarter of 2008. Even though investors are being more cautious, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for early stage companies looking to get funded. In this podcast, we'll hear from some prominent venture capitalists about the state of the industry. Bruce Pasternack, a venture partner with CMEA Capital and Peter Korn, a venture attorney with Sonnenschein, Nath and Rosenthal ask: “Are these are the worst of times for venture capital?” Ira Ehrenpreis, a general partner with Technology Partners, talks about why these are actually the best of times for venture capital as it relates to cleantech. Stephan Dolezalek, managing director at Vantage Point Venture Partners, describes some of the challenges in bringing companies public. And Ethan Zindler, head of North American research for New Energy Finance, explains why the political environment is creating the perfect conditions for the growth of early-stage cleantech companies. This panel was recorded at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum in New York City. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,25104615 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:20:57 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24758786-June-26-2009-Enabling-Community-Solar-in-North-America Because of its distributed nature, solar is an intimate resource. But not everyone has the opportunity to invest in solar due to siting issues and cost. What about individuals who might want to own part of a solar system? Quite often in North America, that is a difficult option. In this podcast, we'll look at how that is changing as new laws are being created to encourage cooperative ownership of solar. Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association talks about the importance of engaging citizens in the energy debate. Author and Renewable Energy Advocate Paul Gipe outlines the benefits that the new Ontario Feed-in Tariff will bring to local communities. Dana Hall, Energy Policy Coordinator at the Pace Law School describes the potential barriers to enabling larger amounts of community solar. And Rachel Huang, Senior Project Manager at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District tells us about the utility's Solar Shares program. Inside Renewable Ene... Because of its distributed nature, solar is an intimate resource. But not everyone has the opportunity to invest in solar due to siting issues and cost. What about individuals who might want to own part of a solar system? Quite often in North America, that is a difficult option. In this podcast, we'll look at how that is changing as new laws are being created to encourage cooperative ownership of solar. Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association talks about the importance of engaging citizens in the energy debate. Author and Renewable Energy Advocate Paul Gipe outlines the benefits that the new Ontario Feed-in Tariff will bring to local communities. Dana Hall, Energy Policy Coordinator at the Pace Law School describes the potential barriers to enabling larger amounts of community solar. And Rachel Huang, Senior Project Manager at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District tells us about the utility's Solar Shares program. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Because of its distributed nature, solar is an intimate resource. But not everyone has the opportunity to invest in solar due to siting issues and cost. What about individuals who might want to own part of a solar system? Quite often in North America, that is a difficult option. In this podcast, we'll look at how that is changing as new laws are being created to encourage cooperative ownership of solar. Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association talks about the importance of engaging citizens in the energy debate. Author and Renewable Energy Advocate Paul Gipe outlines the benefits that the new Ontario Feed-in Tariff will bring to local communities. Dana Hall, Energy Policy Coordinator at the Pace Law School describes the potential barriers to enabling larger amounts of community solar. And Rachel Huang, Senior Project Manager at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District tells us about the utility's Solar Shares program. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24758786 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:53:04 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104616-June-26-2009-Enabling-Community-Solar-in-North-America Because of its distributed nature, solar is an intimate resource. But not everyone has the opportunity to invest in solar due to siting issues and cost. What about individuals who might want to own part of a solar system? Quite often in North America, that is a difficult option. In this podcast, we'll look at how that is changing as new laws are being created to encourage cooperative ownership of solar. Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association talks about the importance of engaging citizens in the energy debate. Author and Renewable Energy Advocate Paul Gipe outlines the benefits that the new Ontario Feed-in Tariff will bring to local communities. Dana Hall, Energy Policy Coordinator at the Pace Law School describes the potential barriers to enabling larger amounts of community solar. And Rachel Huang, Senior Project Manager at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District tells us about the utility's Solar Shares program. Inside Renewable Ene... Because of its distributed nature, solar is an intimate resource. But not everyone has the opportunity to invest in solar due to siting issues and cost. What about individuals who might want to own part of a solar system? Quite often in North America, that is a difficult option. In this podcast, we'll look at how that is changing as new laws are being created to encourage cooperative ownership of solar. Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association talks about the importance of engaging citizens in the energy debate. Author and Renewable Energy Advocate Paul Gipe outlines the benefits that the new Ontario Feed-in Tariff will bring to local communities. Dana Hall, Energy Policy Coordinator at the Pace Law School describes the potential barriers to enabling larger amounts of community solar. And Rachel Huang, Senior Project Manager at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District tells us about the utility's Solar Shares program. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Because of its distributed nature, solar is an intimate resource. But not everyone has the opportunity to invest in solar due to siting issues and cost. What about individuals who might want to own part of a solar system? Quite often in North America, that is a difficult option. In this podcast, we'll look at how that is changing as new laws are being created to encourage cooperative ownership of solar. Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association talks about the importance of engaging citizens in the energy debate. Author and Renewable Energy Advocate Paul Gipe outlines the benefits that the new Ontario Feed-in Tariff will bring to local communities. Dana Hall, Energy Policy Coordinator at the Pace Law School describes the potential barriers to enabling larger amounts of community solar. And Rachel Huang, Senior Project Manager at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District tells us about the utility's Solar Shares program. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,25104616 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:53:04 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24731791-Jun-19-2009-Can-We-Meet-Our-Energy-Needs-with-Solar Theoretically, we could get all of our energy from the sun. But is it realistically feasible? And if so, what are the technical, economic and political barriers to reaching that lofty goal? In this podcast, we'll look at the challenges and implications of such a heavy reliance on solar. First, we'll take a brief tour of the new air-cooled solar thermal tower in the Northern German town of Jülich. Then, Michael Webber of the University of Texas at Austin describes the complicated relationship between energy (including solar energy) and water. Finally, Ken Zweibel of the George Washington University Solar Institute talks about the possibility of powering the entire U.S. with solar. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Theoretically, we could get all of our energy from the sun. But is it realistically feasible? And if so, what are the technical, economic and political barriers to reaching that lofty goal? In this podcast, we'll look at the challenges and implications of such a heavy reliance on solar. First, we'll take a brief tour of the new air-cooled solar thermal tower in the Northern German town of Jülich. Then, Michael Webber of the University of Texas at Austin describes the complicated relationship between energy (including solar energy) and water. Finally, Ken Zweibel of the George Washington University Solar Institute talks about the possibility of powering the entire U.S. with solar. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Theoretically, we could get all of our energy from the sun. But is it realistically feasible? And if so, what are the technical, economic and political barriers to reaching that lofty goal? In this podcast, we'll look at the challenges and implications of such a heavy reliance on solar. First, we'll take a brief tour of the new air-cooled solar thermal tower in the Northern German town of Jülich. Then, Michael Webber of the University of Texas at Austin describes the complicated relationship between energy (including solar energy) and water. Finally, Ken Zweibel of the George Washington University Solar Institute talks about the possibility of powering the entire U.S. with solar. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24731791 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:26:04 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104617-Jun-19-2009-Can-We-Meet-Our-Energy-Needs-with-Solar Theoretically, we could get all of our energy from the sun. But is it realistically feasible? And if so, what are the technical, economic and political barriers to reaching that lofty goal? In this podcast, we'll look at the challenges and implications of such a heavy reliance on solar. First, we'll take a brief tour of the new air-cooled solar thermal tower in the Northern German town of Jülich. Then, Michael Webber of the University of Texas at Austin describes the complicated relationship between energy (including solar energy) and water. Finally, Ken Zweibel of the George Washington University Solar Institute talks about the possibility of powering the entire U.S. with solar. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Theoretically, we could get all of our energy from the sun. But is it realistically feasible? And if so, what are the technical, economic and political barriers to reaching that lofty goal? In this podcast, we'll look at the challenges and implications of such a heavy reliance on solar. First, we'll take a brief tour of the new air-cooled solar thermal tower in the Northern German town of Jülich. Then, Michael Webber of the University of Texas at Austin describes the complicated relationship between energy (including solar energy) and water. Finally, Ken Zweibel of the George Washington University Solar Institute talks about the possibility of powering the entire U.S. with solar. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Theoretically, we could get all of our energy from the sun. But is it realistically feasible? And if so, what are the technical, economic and political barriers to reaching that lofty goal? In this podcast, we'll look at the challenges and implications of such a heavy reliance on solar. First, we'll take a brief tour of the new air-cooled solar thermal tower in the Northern German town of Jülich. Then, Michael Webber of the University of Texas at Austin describes the complicated relationship between energy (including solar energy) and water. Finally, Ken Zweibel of the George Washington University Solar Institute talks about the possibility of powering the entire U.S. with solar. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,25104617 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:26:04 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24683659-June-11-2009-Applying-Bioclimatic-Design-Building-Solar-Cells-from-the-Atom-Up Solar technologies and techniques come in many forms. From passive solar design to designing photovoltaic cells on the atomic level, there are thousands of ways to utilize the sun's energy for our own use. In this podcast, we'll take a look at some simple and complex uses for solar along that spectrum of applications. Victor Olgyay, a Principal Architect with the Built Environment Team at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the rise of the solar movement in architecture and how we can harness the new-found interest in sustainable, integrated design to create meaningful change. Pradeep Haldar, a Professor of Nanoengineering at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the University of Albany describes the role that nanotechnology can play in increasing solar cell efficiency and decreasing costs. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Solar technologies and techniques come in many forms. From passive solar design to designing photovoltaic cells on the atomic level, there are thousands of ways to utilize the sun's energy for our own use. In this podcast, we'll take a look at some simple and complex uses for solar along that spectrum of applications. Victor Olgyay, a Principal Architect with the Built Environment Team at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the rise of the solar movement in architecture and how we can harness the new-found interest in sustainable, integrated design to create meaningful change. Pradeep Haldar, a Professor of Nanoengineering at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the University of Albany describes the role that nanotechnology can play in increasing solar cell efficiency and decreasing costs. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Solar technologies and techniques come in many forms. From passive solar design to designing photovoltaic cells on the atomic level, there are thousands of ways to utilize the sun's energy for our own use. In this podcast, we'll take a look at some simple and complex uses for solar along that spectrum of applications. Victor Olgyay, a Principal Architect with the Built Environment Team at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the rise of the solar movement in architecture and how we can harness the new-found interest in sustainable, integrated design to create meaningful change. Pradeep Haldar, a Professor of Nanoengineering at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the University of Albany describes the role that nanotechnology can play in increasing solar cell efficiency and decreasing costs. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24683659 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:38:11 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104618-June-11-2009-Applying-Bioclimatic-Design-Building-Solar-Cells-from-the-Atom-Up Solar technologies and techniques come in many forms. From passive solar design to designing photovoltaic cells on the atomic level, there are thousands of ways to utilize the sun's energy for our own use. In this podcast, we'll take a look at some simple and complex uses for solar along that spectrum of applications. Victor Olgyay, a Principal Architect with the Built Environment Team at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the rise of the solar movement in architecture and how we can harness the new-found interest in sustainable, integrated design to create meaningful change. Pradeep Haldar, a Professor of Nanoengineering at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the University of Albany describes the role that nanotechnology can play in increasing solar cell efficiency and decreasing costs. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Solar technologies and techniques come in many forms. From passive solar design to designing photovoltaic cells on the atomic level, there are thousands of ways to utilize the sun's energy for our own use. In this podcast, we'll take a look at some simple and complex uses for solar along that spectrum of applications. Victor Olgyay, a Principal Architect with the Built Environment Team at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the rise of the solar movement in architecture and how we can harness the new-found interest in sustainable, integrated design to create meaningful change. Pradeep Haldar, a Professor of Nanoengineering at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the University of Albany describes the role that nanotechnology can play in increasing solar cell efficiency and decreasing costs. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Solar technologies and techniques come in many forms. From passive solar design to designing photovoltaic cells on the atomic level, there are thousands of ways to utilize the sun's energy for our own use. In this podcast, we'll take a look at some simple and complex uses for solar along that spectrum of applications. Victor Olgyay, a Principal Architect with the Built Environment Team at the Rocky Mountain Institute, talks about the rise of the solar movement in architecture and how we can harness the new-found interest in sustainable, integrated design to create meaningful change. Pradeep Haldar, a Professor of Nanoengineering at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the University of Albany describes the role that nanotechnology can play in increasing solar cell efficiency and decreasing costs. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,25104618 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:38:11 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24646209-June-4-2008-Realizing-the-Potential-of-Solar-Thermal People are waking up to the benefits and "sexiness" of solar-electric systems. But in North America, the solar thermal industry still has a lot of work to do to educate people about the myriad water heating, space heating and cooling technologies available. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion about where the U.S. compares with more mature solar thermal markets in Europe and Asia. We'll sit down with Ed Murray of Aztec Solar, Chuck Marken of Home Power Magazine and Bob Fisher of EnerWorks to chat about solar thermal technologies, applications, consumer awareness and much more. Also, Jackie Jones of Renewable Energy World Magazine speaks with Olivier Drüke, President of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation, about how the rest of Europe can match the impressive growth in the German solar thermal market. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. People are waking up to the benefits and "sexiness" of solar-electric systems. But in North America, the solar thermal industry still has a lot of work to do to educate people about the myriad water heating, space heating and cooling technologies available. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion about where the U.S. compares with more mature solar thermal markets in Europe and Asia. We'll sit down with Ed Murray of Aztec Solar, Chuck Marken of Home Power Magazine and Bob Fisher of EnerWorks to chat about solar thermal technologies, applications, consumer awareness and much more. Also, Jackie Jones of Renewable Energy World Magazine speaks with Olivier Drüke, President of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation, about how the rest of Europe can match the impressive growth in the German solar thermal market. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. People are waking up to the benefits and "sexiness" of solar-electric systems. But in North America, the solar thermal industry still has a lot of work to do to educate people about the myriad water heating, space heating and cooling technologies available. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion about where the U.S. compares with more mature solar thermal markets in Europe and Asia. We'll sit down with Ed Murray of Aztec Solar, Chuck Marken of Home Power Magazine and Bob Fisher of EnerWorks to chat about solar thermal technologies, applications, consumer awareness and much more. Also, Jackie Jones of Renewable Energy World Magazine speaks with Olivier Drüke, President of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation, about how the rest of Europe can match the impressive growth in the German solar thermal market. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,24646209 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:20:20 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104619-June-4-2008-Realizing-the-Potential-of-Solar-Thermal People are waking up to the benefits and "sexiness" of solar-electric systems. But in North America, the solar thermal industry still has a lot of work to do to educate people about the myriad water heating, space heating and cooling technologies available. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion about where the U.S. compares with more mature solar thermal markets in Europe and Asia. We'll sit down with Ed Murray of Aztec Solar, Chuck Marken of Home Power Magazine and Bob Fisher of EnerWorks to chat about solar thermal technologies, applications, consumer awareness and much more. Also, Jackie Jones of Renewable Energy World Magazine speaks with Olivier Drüke, President of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation, about how the rest of Europe can match the impressive growth in the German solar thermal market. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. People are waking up to the benefits and "sexiness" of solar-electric systems. But in North America, the solar thermal industry still has a lot of work to do to educate people about the myriad water heating, space heating and cooling technologies available. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion about where the U.S. compares with more mature solar thermal markets in Europe and Asia. We'll sit down with Ed Murray of Aztec Solar, Chuck Marken of Home Power Magazine and Bob Fisher of EnerWorks to chat about solar thermal technologies, applications, consumer awareness and much more. Also, Jackie Jones of Renewable Energy World Magazine speaks with Olivier Drüke, President of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation, about how the rest of Europe can match the impressive growth in the German solar thermal market. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. People are waking up to the benefits and "sexiness" of solar-electric systems. But in North America, the solar thermal industry still has a lot of work to do to educate people about the myriad water heating, space heating and cooling technologies available. In this podcast, we'll have a roundtable discussion about where the U.S. compares with more mature solar thermal markets in Europe and Asia. We'll sit down with Ed Murray of Aztec Solar, Chuck Marken of Home Power Magazine and Bob Fisher of EnerWorks to chat about solar thermal technologies, applications, consumer awareness and much more. Also, Jackie Jones of Renewable Energy World Magazine speaks with Olivier Drüke, President of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation, about how the rest of Europe can match the impressive growth in the German solar thermal market. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-03,25104619 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:20:20 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24618296-May-27-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-The-Challenge-of-Promoting-Wind-in-Developing-Countries Building wind and other renewable energy projects in developed countries is hard enough; in the developing world, the financial and political barriers are often much more pronounced. In this podcast, we'll look at how companies are working to overcome these barriers and make clean energy a reality for up and coming (and increasingly energy intensive) countries in Latin America and Asia. Dana Younger, senior adviser for renewable energy and sustainability at the International Finance Corporation, talks about the benefits and drawbacks of working with private institutions in developing countries to finance projects. Jay Gallegos, CEO of Mesoamerica Energy, discusses the relationships between wind developers and local landowners as well as the ups and downs of political support for renewables. Qin Haiyan, secretary general of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, describes the myriad opportunities for domestic and foreign wind companies in China. Finally, Cliff Etheridge of Roscoe, Texa... Building wind and other renewable energy projects in developed countries is hard enough; in the developing world, the financial and political barriers are often much more pronounced. In this podcast, we'll look at how companies are working to overcome these barriers and make clean energy a reality for up and coming (and increasingly energy intensive) countries in Latin America and Asia. Dana Younger, senior adviser for renewable energy and sustainability at the International Finance Corporation, talks about the benefits and drawbacks of working with private institutions in developing countries to finance projects. Jay Gallegos, CEO of Mesoamerica Energy, discusses the relationships between wind developers and local landowners as well as the ups and downs of political support for renewables. Qin Haiyan, secretary general of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, describes the myriad opportunities for domestic and foreign wind companies in China. Finally, Cliff Etheridge of Roscoe, Texas speaks with Colin and Carrick McCullough of the Our Renewable Nation video series about his role behind the build-out of the world's largest wind farm. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Building wind and other renewable energy projects in developed countries is hard enough; in the developing world, the financial and political barriers are often much more pronounced. In this podcast, we'll look at how companies are working to overcome these barriers and make clean energy a reality for up and coming (and increasingly energy intensive) countries in Latin America and Asia. Dana Younger, senior adviser for renewable energy and sustainability at the International Finance Corporation, talks about the benefits and drawbacks of working with private institutions in developing countries to finance projects. Jay Gallegos, CEO of Mesoamerica Energy, discusses the relationships between wind developers and local landowners as well as the ups and downs of political support for renewables. Qin Haiyan, secretary general of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, describes the myriad opportunities for domestic and foreign wind companies in China. Finally, Cliff Etheridge of Roscoe, Texas speaks with Colin and Carrick McCullough of the Our Renewable Nation video series about his role behind the build-out of the world's largest wind farm. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-21,24618296 Thu, 21 May 2009 09:04:41 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104620-May-27-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-The-Challenge-of-Promoting-Wind-in-Developing-Countries Building wind and other renewable energy projects in developed countries is hard enough; in the developing world, the financial and political barriers are often much more pronounced. In this podcast, we'll look at how companies are working to overcome these barriers and make clean energy a reality for up and coming (and increasingly energy intensive) countries in Latin America and Asia. Dana Younger, senior adviser for renewable energy and sustainability at the International Finance Corporation, talks about the benefits and drawbacks of working with private institutions in developing countries to finance projects. Jay Gallegos, CEO of Mesoamerica Energy, discusses the relationships between wind developers and local landowners as well as the ups and downs of political support for renewables. Qin Haiyan, secretary general of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, describes the myriad opportunities for domestic and foreign wind companies in China. Finally, Cliff Etheridge of Roscoe, Texa... Building wind and other renewable energy projects in developed countries is hard enough; in the developing world, the financial and political barriers are often much more pronounced. In this podcast, we'll look at how companies are working to overcome these barriers and make clean energy a reality for up and coming (and increasingly energy intensive) countries in Latin America and Asia. Dana Younger, senior adviser for renewable energy and sustainability at the International Finance Corporation, talks about the benefits and drawbacks of working with private institutions in developing countries to finance projects. Jay Gallegos, CEO of Mesoamerica Energy, discusses the relationships between wind developers and local landowners as well as the ups and downs of political support for renewables. Qin Haiyan, secretary general of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, describes the myriad opportunities for domestic and foreign wind companies in China. Finally, Cliff Etheridge of Roscoe, Texas speaks with Colin and Carrick McCullough of the Our Renewable Nation video series about his role behind the build-out of the world's largest wind farm. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. Building wind and other renewable energy projects in developed countries is hard enough; in the developing world, the financial and political barriers are often much more pronounced. In this podcast, we'll look at how companies are working to overcome these barriers and make clean energy a reality for up and coming (and increasingly energy intensive) countries in Latin America and Asia. Dana Younger, senior adviser for renewable energy and sustainability at the International Finance Corporation, talks about the benefits and drawbacks of working with private institutions in developing countries to finance projects. Jay Gallegos, CEO of Mesoamerica Energy, discusses the relationships between wind developers and local landowners as well as the ups and downs of political support for renewables. Qin Haiyan, secretary general of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, describes the myriad opportunities for domestic and foreign wind companies in China. Finally, Cliff Etheridge of Roscoe, Texas speaks with Colin and Carrick McCullough of the Our Renewable Nation video series about his role behind the build-out of the world's largest wind farm. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-21,25104620 Thu, 21 May 2009 09:04:41 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24577921-May-18-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-The-European-Role-in-U-S-Wind-Development With wind installations growing more slowly in Europe than in the U.S., European companies are coming across the Atlantic to get a piece of the booming American wind market. Because of this, Europeans are playing an increasingly important role in building the U.S. wind industry. In this podcast, we'll look at some developments over in Europe and speak to a few companies that are setting up shop in the U.S. Bruce Douglas, Chief Operating Officer of the European Wind Energy Association, talks about the need for new transmission, the growth in offshore wind and problems with project finance. Steve Trenholm, Chief Operating Officer of E.ON Climate and Renewables North America, discusses the German company's entrance into the U.S. and how it is dealing with the financial crisis. Adrian LaTrace, Vice President of North American Manufacturing for ACCIONA, describes the evolution of wind turbines and how those changes impact project development. And Fausto Carboni, General Manager of the Mo... With wind installations growing more slowly in Europe than in the U.S., European companies are coming across the Atlantic to get a piece of the booming American wind market. Because of this, Europeans are playing an increasingly important role in building the U.S. wind industry. In this podcast, we'll look at some developments over in Europe and speak to a few companies that are setting up shop in the U.S. Bruce Douglas, Chief Operating Officer of the European Wind Energy Association, talks about the need for new transmission, the growth in offshore wind and problems with project finance. Steve Trenholm, Chief Operating Officer of E.ON Climate and Renewables North America, discusses the German company's entrance into the U.S. and how it is dealing with the financial crisis. Adrian LaTrace, Vice President of North American Manufacturing for ACCIONA, describes the evolution of wind turbines and how those changes impact project development. And Fausto Carboni, General Manager of the Mobile and Wind Power Solutions business at Bonfiglioli, an Italian components supplier, talks about how increased turbine size impacts the way components are developed for the machines. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. With wind installations growing more slowly in Europe than in the U.S., European companies are coming across the Atlantic to get a piece of the booming American wind market. Because of this, Europeans are playing an increasingly important role in building the U.S. wind industry. In this podcast, we'll look at some developments over in Europe and speak to a few companies that are setting up shop in the U.S. Bruce Douglas, Chief Operating Officer of the European Wind Energy Association, talks about the need for new transmission, the growth in offshore wind and problems with project finance. Steve Trenholm, Chief Operating Officer of E.ON Climate and Renewables North America, discusses the German company's entrance into the U.S. and how it is dealing with the financial crisis. Adrian LaTrace, Vice President of North American Manufacturing for ACCIONA, describes the evolution of wind turbines and how those changes impact project development. And Fausto Carboni, General Manager of the Mobile and Wind Power Solutions business at Bonfiglioli, an Italian components supplier, talks about how increased turbine size impacts the way components are developed for the machines. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24577921 Mon, 18 May 2009 15:24:48 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104621-May-18-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-The-European-Role-in-U-S-Wind-Development With wind installations growing more slowly in Europe than in the U.S., European companies are coming across the Atlantic to get a piece of the booming American wind market. Because of this, Europeans are playing an increasingly important role in building the U.S. wind industry. In this podcast, we'll look at some developments over in Europe and speak to a few companies that are setting up shop in the U.S. Bruce Douglas, Chief Operating Officer of the European Wind Energy Association, talks about the need for new transmission, the growth in offshore wind and problems with project finance. Steve Trenholm, Chief Operating Officer of E.ON Climate and Renewables North America, discusses the German company's entrance into the U.S. and how it is dealing with the financial crisis. Adrian LaTrace, Vice President of North American Manufacturing for ACCIONA, describes the evolution of wind turbines and how those changes impact project development. And Fausto Carboni, General Manager of the Mo... With wind installations growing more slowly in Europe than in the U.S., European companies are coming across the Atlantic to get a piece of the booming American wind market. Because of this, Europeans are playing an increasingly important role in building the U.S. wind industry. In this podcast, we'll look at some developments over in Europe and speak to a few companies that are setting up shop in the U.S. Bruce Douglas, Chief Operating Officer of the European Wind Energy Association, talks about the need for new transmission, the growth in offshore wind and problems with project finance. Steve Trenholm, Chief Operating Officer of E.ON Climate and Renewables North America, discusses the German company's entrance into the U.S. and how it is dealing with the financial crisis. Adrian LaTrace, Vice President of North American Manufacturing for ACCIONA, describes the evolution of wind turbines and how those changes impact project development. And Fausto Carboni, General Manager of the Mobile and Wind Power Solutions business at Bonfiglioli, an Italian components supplier, talks about how increased turbine size impacts the way components are developed for the machines. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. With wind installations growing more slowly in Europe than in the U.S., European companies are coming across the Atlantic to get a piece of the booming American wind market. Because of this, Europeans are playing an increasingly important role in building the U.S. wind industry. In this podcast, we'll look at some developments over in Europe and speak to a few companies that are setting up shop in the U.S. Bruce Douglas, Chief Operating Officer of the European Wind Energy Association, talks about the need for new transmission, the growth in offshore wind and problems with project finance. Steve Trenholm, Chief Operating Officer of E.ON Climate and Renewables North America, discusses the German company's entrance into the U.S. and how it is dealing with the financial crisis. Adrian LaTrace, Vice President of North American Manufacturing for ACCIONA, describes the evolution of wind turbines and how those changes impact project development. And Fausto Carboni, General Manager of the Mobile and Wind Power Solutions business at Bonfiglioli, an Italian components supplier, talks about how increased turbine size impacts the way components are developed for the machines. Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,25104621 Mon, 18 May 2009 15:24:48 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104622-May-10-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-Assessing-the-Financial-Health-of-the-Wind-Industry This week, we're at Wind Power 2009 in Chicago looking at the state of the wind industry in the face of a dismal economic climate. As we'll find out, the health of the industry is still remarkably positive, despite the myriad challenges that companies are facing. Joshua Magee, a Senior Analyst with Emerging Energy Research tells us about new entrants into the market and how the slowdown is impacting the supply chain. Tax Lawyer Ed Feo talks about why a feed-in tariff would simplify the very complicated U.S. Incentive structure for wind. And Dennis Moritz of Advantage for Analysts fleshes out some of the changes that will take place in wind project finance as companies figure out ways to use the revised incentives under the recent stimulus plan. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. This week, we're at Wind Power 2009 in Chicago looking at the state of the wind industry in the face of a dismal economic climate. As we'll find out, the health of the industry is still remarkably positive, despite the myriad challenges that companies are facing. Joshua Magee, a Senior Analyst with Emerging Energy Research tells us about new entrants into the market and how the slowdown is impacting the supply chain. Tax Lawyer Ed Feo talks about why a feed-in tariff would simplify the very complicated U.S. Incentive structure for wind. And Dennis Moritz of Advantage for Analysts fleshes out some of the changes that will take place in wind project finance as companies figure out ways to use the revised incentives under the recent stimulus plan. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. This week, we're at Wind Power 2009 in Chicago looking at the state of the wind industry in the face of a dismal economic climate. As we'll find out, the health of the industry is still remarkably positive, despite the myriad challenges that companies are facing. Joshua Magee, a Senior Analyst with Emerging Energy Research tells us about new entrants into the market and how the slowdown is impacting the supply chain. Tax Lawyer Ed Feo talks about why a feed-in tariff would simplify the very complicated U.S. Incentive structure for wind. And Dennis Moritz of Advantage for Analysts fleshes out some of the changes that will take place in wind project finance as companies figure out ways to use the revised incentives under the recent stimulus plan. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-10,25104622 Sun, 10 May 2009 11:36:45 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24555247-May-10-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-Assessing-the-Financial-Health-of-the-Wind-Industry This week, we're at Wind Power 2009 in Chicago looking at the state of the wind industry in the face of a dismal economic climate. As we'll find out, the health of the industry is still remarkably positive, despite the myriad challenges that companies are facing. Joshua Magee, a Senior Analyst with Emerging Energy Research tells us about new entrants into the market and how the slowdown is impacting the supply chain. Tax Lawyer Ed Feo talks about why a feed-in tariff would simplify the very complicated U.S. Incentive structure for wind. And Dennis Moritz of Advantage for Analysts fleshes out some of the changes that will take place in wind project finance as companies figure out ways to use the revised incentives under the recent stimulus plan. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. This week, we're at Wind Power 2009 in Chicago looking at the state of the wind industry in the face of a dismal economic climate. As we'll find out, the health of the industry is still remarkably positive, despite the myriad challenges that companies are facing. Joshua Magee, a Senior Analyst with Emerging Energy Research tells us about new entrants into the market and how the slowdown is impacting the supply chain. Tax Lawyer Ed Feo talks about why a feed-in tariff would simplify the very complicated U.S. Incentive structure for wind. And Dennis Moritz of Advantage for Analysts fleshes out some of the changes that will take place in wind project finance as companies figure out ways to use the revised incentives under the recent stimulus plan. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. This week, we're at Wind Power 2009 in Chicago looking at the state of the wind industry in the face of a dismal economic climate. As we'll find out, the health of the industry is still remarkably positive, despite the myriad challenges that companies are facing. Joshua Magee, a Senior Analyst with Emerging Energy Research tells us about new entrants into the market and how the slowdown is impacting the supply chain. Tax Lawyer Ed Feo talks about why a feed-in tariff would simplify the very complicated U.S. Incentive structure for wind. And Dennis Moritz of Advantage for Analysts fleshes out some of the changes that will take place in wind project finance as companies figure out ways to use the revised incentives under the recent stimulus plan. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-10,24555247 Sun, 10 May 2009 11:36:45 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24523848-April-30-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-Supply-side-Management-and-Security-on-the-Smart-Grid Smart grid technologies will allow consumers to see how behavioral changes can save them money and reduce their environmental footprint. But the entities managing the grid will have to change as well. In this podcast, we'll look at how utilities and grid operators are breaking tradition and transforming the way they approach control of the grid. Frank Prager, Vice President of Environmental Policy at Xcel Energy, talks about why utilities need to change the way they do business in order to stay relevant. Mark Ahlstrom, President of WindLogics, describes the changing role of grid operators as they manage greater levels of wind and other renewables. Also, James Woolsey, Partner with Vantage Point Venture Partners and Former CIA Director, tells us why electric transport and smart grid technologies are so important for enhancing national security. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. Smart grid technologies will allow consumers to see how behavioral changes can save them money and reduce their environmental footprint. But the entities managing the grid will have to change as well. In this podcast, we'll look at how utilities and grid operators are breaking tradition and transforming the way they approach control of the grid. Frank Prager, Vice President of Environmental Policy at Xcel Energy, talks about why utilities need to change the way they do business in order to stay relevant. Mark Ahlstrom, President of WindLogics, describes the changing role of grid operators as they manage greater levels of wind and other renewables. Also, James Woolsey, Partner with Vantage Point Venture Partners and Former CIA Director, tells us why electric transport and smart grid technologies are so important for enhancing national security. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. Smart grid technologies will allow consumers to see how behavioral changes can save them money and reduce their environmental footprint. But the entities managing the grid will have to change as well. In this podcast, we'll look at how utilities and grid operators are breaking tradition and transforming the way they approach control of the grid. Frank Prager, Vice President of Environmental Policy at Xcel Energy, talks about why utilities need to change the way they do business in order to stay relevant. Mark Ahlstrom, President of WindLogics, describes the changing role of grid operators as they manage greater levels of wind and other renewables. Also, James Woolsey, Partner with Vantage Point Venture Partners and Former CIA Director, tells us why electric transport and smart grid technologies are so important for enhancing national security. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24523848 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:02:16 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25104623-April-30-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-Supply-side-Management-and-Security-on-the-Smart-Grid Smart grid technologies will allow consumers to see how behavioral changes can save them money and reduce their environmental footprint. But the entities managing the grid will have to change as well. In this podcast, we'll look at how utilities and grid operators are breaking tradition and transforming the way they approach control of the grid. Frank Prager, Vice President of Environmental Policy at Xcel Energy, talks about why utilities need to change the way they do business in order to stay relevant. Mark Ahlstrom, President of WindLogics, describes the changing role of grid operators as they manage greater levels of wind and other renewables. Also, James Woolsey, Partner with Vantage Point Venture Partners and Former CIA Director, tells us why electric transport and smart grid technologies are so important for enhancing national security. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. Smart grid technologies will allow consumers to see how behavioral changes can save them money and reduce their environmental footprint. But the entities managing the grid will have to change as well. In this podcast, we'll look at how utilities and grid operators are breaking tradition and transforming the way they approach control of the grid. Frank Prager, Vice President of Environmental Policy at Xcel Energy, talks about why utilities need to change the way they do business in order to stay relevant. Mark Ahlstrom, President of WindLogics, describes the changing role of grid operators as they manage greater levels of wind and other renewables. Also, James Woolsey, Partner with Vantage Point Venture Partners and Former CIA Director, tells us why electric transport and smart grid technologies are so important for enhancing national security. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. Smart grid technologies will allow consumers to see how behavioral changes can save them money and reduce their environmental footprint. But the entities managing the grid will have to change as well. In this podcast, we'll look at how utilities and grid operators are breaking tradition and transforming the way they approach control of the grid. Frank Prager, Vice President of Environmental Policy at Xcel Energy, talks about why utilities need to change the way they do business in order to stay relevant. Mark Ahlstrom, President of WindLogics, describes the changing role of grid operators as they manage greater levels of wind and other renewables. Also, James Woolsey, Partner with Vantage Point Venture Partners and Former CIA Director, tells us why electric transport and smart grid technologies are so important for enhancing national security. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,25104623 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:02:16 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398574-April-23-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-Storing-Renewable-Energy-on-the-Smart-Grid Storage is considered the "holy grail" of clean technologies, especially as it relates to the deployment of renewable energy. If we truly want to clean up the grid and make it smarter, all kinds of storage technologies will need to be considered. In this podcast, we'll take a look at a couple storage methods that will enable the transformation of the electricity delivery system. Bill Capp, President of Beacon Power, describes the importance of flywheels for regulating frequency and storing large amounts of energy on the grid. Also, David Marcus of General Compression and Walter Doyle of Dakota Salts talk about the emerging market for compressed air energy storage and the economic potential for “dispatchable” wind. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. Storage is considered the "holy grail" of clean technologies, especially as it relates to the deployment of renewable energy. If we truly want to clean up the grid and make it smarter, all kinds of storage technologies will need to be considered. In this podcast, we'll take a look at a couple storage methods that will enable the transformation of the electricity delivery system. Bill Capp, President of Beacon Power, describes the importance of flywheels for regulating frequency and storing large amounts of energy on the grid. Also, David Marcus of General Compression and Walter Doyle of Dakota Salts talk about the emerging market for compressed air energy storage and the economic potential for “dispatchable” wind. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. Storage is considered the "holy grail" of clean technologies, especially as it relates to the deployment of renewable energy. If we truly want to clean up the grid and make it smarter, all kinds of storage technologies will need to be considered. In this podcast, we'll take a look at a couple storage methods that will enable the transformation of the electricity delivery system. Bill Capp, President of Beacon Power, describes the importance of flywheels for regulating frequency and storing large amounts of energy on the grid. Also, David Marcus of General Compression and Walter Doyle of Dakota Salts talk about the emerging market for compressed air energy storage and the economic potential for “dispatchable” wind. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,25398574 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:10:10 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24490756-April-23-2009-Inside-Renewable-Energy-Storing-Renewable-Energy-on-the-Smart-Grid Storage is considered the "holy grail" of clean technologies, especially as it relates to the deployment of renewable energy. If we truly want to clean up the grid and make it smarter, all kinds of storage technologies will need to be considered. In this podcast, we'll take a look at a couple storage methods that will enable the transformation of the electricity delivery system. Bill Capp, President of Beacon Power, describes the importance of flywheels for regulating frequency and storing large amounts of energy on the grid. Also, David Marcus of General Compression and Walter Doyle of Dakota Salts talk about the emerging market for compressed air energy storage and the economic potential for “dispatchable” wind. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. Storage is considered the "holy grail" of clean technologies, especially as it relates to the deployment of renewable energy. If we truly want to clean up the grid and make it smarter, all kinds of storage technologies will need to be considered. In this podcast, we'll take a look at a couple storage methods that will enable the transformation of the electricity delivery system. Bill Capp, President of Beacon Power, describes the importance of flywheels for regulating frequency and storing large amounts of energy on the grid. Also, David Marcus of General Compression and Walter Doyle of Dakota Salts talk about the emerging market for compressed air energy storage and the economic potential for “dispatchable” wind. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. Storage is considered the "holy grail" of clean technologies, especially as it relates to the deployment of renewable energy. If we truly want to clean up the grid and make it smarter, all kinds of storage technologies will need to be considered. In this podcast, we'll take a look at a couple storage methods that will enable the transformation of the electricity delivery system. Bill Capp, President of Beacon Power, describes the importance of flywheels for regulating frequency and storing large amounts of energy on the grid. Also, David Marcus of General Compression and Walter Doyle of Dakota Salts talk about the emerging market for compressed air energy storage and the economic potential for “dispatchable” wind. Inside Renewable Energy offers the latest in renewable energy news and information. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24490756 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:10:10 -0700 no Inside Renewable Energy (mp3) Green Living Renewable Energy