GREEN BEERS

In this Green Beers episode, Charlie, Mike, and Shayne talk to Mark Vasu, Vice President of Business Development of QEA Tech. Over cans of Guinness, we learn about Mark's journey from helping scale Greentown Labs, the largest climate tech incubator in North America, to QEA Tech, a company focused on decarbonizing buildings through energy audits.   Mark shares how Greentown Labs started in an old w...

We’re excited to feature Anjana Turner, Principal Attorney at Anjana Turner Law, on this episode of Green Beers! Over beers with Charlie, Mike, and Shayne, Anjana shares insights from her work advising clients on renewable energy project development and compliance, and reflects on the role of legal frameworks in accelerating the global energy transition. Anjana brings a global perspective to energ...

In season 4 episode 5 of Green Beers, we’re thrilled to welcome Heather Braithwaite, Chief Investment Officer at the Collective Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) and a valued partner and friend of RENEW. Over beers from Breckenridge Brewery, Charlie, Mike, Shayne, and Heather explore the critical role of capital in driving meaningful climate action. Heather shares the story of CCEF, founded three years ago...

In Episode 4 of Green Beers, Charlie Lord and Mike Savage engage in a conversation with David Kinsley, President of the Kinsley Group. Kinsley specializes in advanced energy solutions, emergency power systems, and sustainable infrastructure projects. As we explore the evolution of Kinsley and the dynamic battery market in the Northeast, the trio enjoys the rich flavors of Two Roads Road 2 Ruin Dou...

In Episode 3 of Green Beers, Charlie and Mike are joined by Jack Reetz to discuss innovative technologies, investors' commitments to ESG, and meaningful childhood moments connecting with the outdoors. Jack reflects on what inspired him to pursue a career in sustainability, driven by his deep love for the environment and passion for skiing. The conversation explores the great work being done by Mou...

In Episode 2 of Green Beers , Charlie and Mike are joined by Sydney Snow, Head of North America Programs at The Climate Group, for a compelling conversation on the impact of Climate Week NYC—what RENEW considers “the climate event of the year.” While sampling Dogfish Head’s 90 Minute IPA, the group discusses the importance of this annual gathering and the key events that make it so memorable. Sydn...

In the Season 4 kickoff of Green Beers, Charlie and Mike are joined by Nicole Wilson from RENEW Energy Partners for a lively discussion on B-Corps, supply chain sustainability, and how RENEW is helping companies gear up with the tools to tackle their emissions reduction goals. The trio enjoys Jack's Abby Brewery's Oktoberfest as they dive into the details of decarbonization. Tune in to hear Nicole...

In the ninth and final episode of the season, Charlie, Mike, and Nathan drink a Milk Stout Nitro from Left Hand Brewing Company in Longmont, Colorado. The trio reflect on this season's guests and conversations, the top 10 beer list, and the Green Beers' Beer Garden. Thank you to our listeners and followers. If you have any input on interviewee and brewery recommendations, feel free to let...

In the eighth episode, Charlie, Mike, and Nathan are joined by friends of RENEW, Jason Gregory and Ashish Vatsal of EnergyRM. The group drinks Fat Tire Ale from ⁠New Belgium Brewing Company and discusses how ⁠⁠RENEW ⁠ is working with EnergyRM to decarbonize the commercial real estate sector using EnergyRM's sophisticated software solutions. Listen in and you will also learn about Ashish and Ja...

In the seventh episode, Charlie, Mike, and Nathan are joined by friend of RENEW, Kellen Mahoney, Director of Suppliers Partnership for the environment (SPE) . The group drinks Dale's Pale Ale from Oskar Blues Brewery and discusses how ⁠RENEW is working with SPE members to decarbonize auto manufacturing facilities across the supply chain. Listen in and you will also learn about Kellen's fav...

In the sixth episode, Charlie and Mike are joined by friend of RENEW, Bill Davis, Founder and Portfolio Manager of Stance Capital. Both RENEW and Stance Capital were formed on the premise that you can make profitable investments in support of climate change mitigation. The group drinks a "Green" beer! Specifically the Green IPA from Treehouse Brewing in Massachusetts. They discuss Bill&#...

In the fifth episode, Charlie, Mike, and Nathan are joined by friend of RENEW, and Charlie's former student, Katie Cava, Sustainability Program Manager at Weyerhaueser. The group drinks the Sculpin IPA from Ballast Point Brewing and discuss the duties of sustainability managers, as well as the close relationship between mitigating climate change, environmental conservation, and fostering equit...

In the fourth episode, Charlie, Mike, and Nathan are joined by friend of RENEW, Matt Wolfe, VP of Business Development for Icetec Energy Services. The group drinks an IPA from Boston-based Trillium Brewing Company and discuss how RENEW and Icetec are working together to decarbonize buildings and manufacturing facilities across multiple industries. Icetec has developed world class technology that u...

In the third episode, Charlie, Mike, and Nathan are joined by entrepreneur and sustainability expert, Deirdre Lord, who happens to be Charlie's sister! The episode centers around how energy data informs decarbonization and the sibling banter is exceptional. The group compares two beers, an IPA from Destination Unknown Beer Company in Long Island, and Windrow, a New York State Corn Lager from H...

For this season, the RENEW team will be interviewing friends and colleagues throughout the energy industry in order to learn from their expertise and to get their perspectives on how to collaboratively build a sustainable future. In the second episode, Charlie, Mike, and Nathan are joined by Charlie's good friend Avi Garbow, a seasoned environmental lawyer with a long history of climate advoca...

Season 3 of Green Beers is here! For this season, the RENEW team will be interviewing friends and colleagues throughout the energy industry in order to learn from their expertise and to get their perspectives on how to collaboratively build a sustainable future. For this first episode, Charlie and Mike interviewed Martin Chilcott, CEO and founder of Manufacture2030. Martin is a seasoned entreprene...

The Green Beers summer draught is over! Charlie, Mike, and Nathan reflect on highlights from the most recent season of the podcast. Charlie and Mike make their contributions to the GBP Beer Garden. Stay tuned because Season 3 is just around the corner!

Mike, Charlie, and Nathan are joined by Aurora Fernandez, RENEW's newest business development associate and marketing expert. They share some crisp brews from Lagunitas and discuss Aurora's experience getting an MS in sustainability at American University. Aurora also tells the team about her first entrepreneurial project in the sustainability field: building ecobutacas in Venezuela. What...

The team is joined by RENEW's lead Project Engineer in Utah, Carter Kupchella. While living the "High Life", they discuss large scale retrofits that large companies like Molson Coors desperately need in order to decarbonize effectively and meet increasingly strict emissions regulations. If you choose to listen further, you will learn about a very unique building that multiple members...

Charlie, Mike, and Nathan are joined by RENEW's talented Business Development Lead in the northeast, Alexandra Carroll. This episode features beer from Allagash Brewing Company in Maine and focuses on the concept of resiliency and how it plays into designing decarbonization projects. How does Allagash Brewing rank compared to beers we have tried so far? How is resiliency defined and how does i...

Charlie, Mike, and Nathan are joined by RENEW's Lead Project Engineer in New York City, Charlie Tryon. They discuss current decarbonization projects, water conservation methods, and Tiger Woods. The team enjoys beer from Anderson Valley Brewing Company and disagrees on how to pronounce "gose." Finally, this special episode unveils our overall beer rankings since the inception of the podcast. What...

The team introduces Shayne Kelly, our fantastic Operations Manager. Listen to learn more about her background in biology and animal wellness. Then we dive into a topical discussion about the Inflation Reduction Act. Has it made a difference? How is it reshaping the energy industry? What's next? Tune in to hear our thoughts on a pivotal piece of legislation.  More members of the RENEW team wil...

Charlie and Mike introduce Nathan, a new member to the RENEW team and fellow beer-drinker and podcaster. Listen to hear if Nathan survives their gauntlet of questioning and learn how many Little Whaleboats Mike thinks he can drink.  More members of the RENEW team will be introduced in upcoming episodes. Stay tuned for an exciting 2023 season as we share insight into the energy efficiency and...

The Green Beer Crew reviews its first nonalcoholic brew while discussing how Benefit Corporations like the Athletic Brewing Company are structured in order to prioritize Environmental Sustainability Goals. This is especially important for methane producing businesses. Charlie and Austin are sold on this particular sustainable and alcohol-free alternative but Mike remains skeptical. 

The Green Beers crew drinks a classic and sustainable IPA and discusses Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging options and opportunities. Mike comes up with a new Beer rating system. Renew Energy Partners helps building owners upgrade their commercial and industrial buildings with new energy-saving systems without investing or borrowing. Let RENEW deliver clean, modern, more comfortable buildings that cos...