Path to Zero

On this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker sits down with Stout to discuss natural gas, methane innovation, energy security, data center demand, and why he believes the industry has done a poor job telling its own story. The post 7.7 – The Overlooked Role of Natural Gas in Decarbonization with Robert Stout of the Natural Gas Innovation Network appeared first on Propane .

On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Thomas Healy, founder and CEO of Hyliion, a company that has undergone a remarkable transformation. It went from developing electrified powertrains for heavy-duty trucks to creating a new approach to distributed power generation. The post 7.6 – The Future of Power May Be Behind the Meter with Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy appeare...

On this episode of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Claire Hao, energy and power grid reporter for the Houston Chronicle. The post 7.5 – AI, Data Centers and the New Anxiety Around the Grid with Houston Chronicle Energy Reporter Claire Hao appeared first on Propane .

On this episode of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with one of the world’s leading battery scientists, Shirley Meng. The post 7.4 – The Future of Batteries Might Be Built on Salt with Battery Scientist Shirley Meng appeared first on Propane .

On this special edition of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Bill Shireman to explore one of the biggest challenges in today’s energy transition—how to move forward in an increasingly polarized world. The post 7.3 – Energy’s Policy Whiplash Problem and How to Fix It with Bill Shireman appeared first on Propane .

In this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker Perkins sits down with Becky Klein, President of Klein Energy, former Chair of the Texas Public Utility Commission, and founder of the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), to unpack one of the most pressing challenges in energy today: How do we deliver reliable, affordable power in a system that’s becoming more complex by the day? The post 7.2 &#...

As Path to Zero begins a new year, Tucker Perkins sits down with Robbie Orvis to look past the noise of recent headlines and focus on what the data says about where energy markets, electricity prices, and the energy transition are headed in 2026. The post 7.1 – What 2026 Really Holds for Power Prices, Data Centers, and the Energy Transition with Energy Policy and Modeling Expert Robbie Orvis...

Geothermal is having a breakthrough moment and one of the biggest signals is happening right now in southwest Utah. Fervo Energy has begun developing Cape Station, a first-of-its-kind 500-megawatt next-generation geothermal project that could become one of the largest in the world when fully built. Cape Station has drawn national attention, including a recent visit from Bill Gates. The post 6.25 &...

In this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins speaks with David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and former senior official at the U.S. Department of Energy, the State Department, and the White House. Sandalow also hosts the AI, Energy & Climate podcast, where he explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping power systems and climate sol...

In this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins welcomes Dr. Kenneth Medlock, one of the nation’s leading voices in energy economics and policy. As Senior Director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy,Energy insights 2025 Medlock leads research on global oil and gas markets, hydrogen, and the evolving energy transition. His latest publication...

On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Joel Yu, Senior Vice President of Policy and External Affairs at Enchanted Rock, to talk about how microgrids are reshaping America’s energy future. From hospitals and grocery stores to data centers and military bases, Enchanted Rock has deployed over a gigawatt of capacity, making it one of the nation’s leaders in resilient energ...

When it comes to energy policy, Drew Bond believes optimism is warranted — not because challenges are small, but because solutions are within reach. The co-founder, president, and CEO of C3 Solutions (the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions) returned to Path to Zero to share his perspective on innovation, market-driven solutions, and the policy shifts reshaping America’s energy future. Th...

On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins talks with Jeff Krimmel, energy strategist, consultant, and founder of Foundations of Energy and Business of Energy newsletters. With experience spanning oil & gas, renewables, and industrial strategy, Jeff’s data-driven perspective helps companies navigate the fast-evolving energy sector. The post 6.20 – Key Energy Trends to Watch: Data D...

In a milestone moment for clean transportation, Dr. Daniel Olsen of Colorado State University joined Tucker to share promising results from a multi-year research project aimed at determining whether propane could rival diesel in efficiency—while also offering a cleaner, more cost-effective fuel option for heavy-duty trucks. The post 6.19 – Could Propane Be the New Diesel? Colorado State Univ...

In this special edition of Path to Zero, recorded at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Summit in New York City, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Curtis VanWalleghem, co-founder and CEO of Hydrostor. The conversation explores how Hydrostor’s innovative compressed air energy storage (CAES) technology is tackling one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: delivering reliable power when the s...

In this edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins speaks with Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive. Recorded at the Techonomy Climate Event at the City Winery in New York City, this insightful conversation explores how Colgate-Palmolive integrates sustainability across its global supply chain, the company’s long-term climate goals, and the challenges of bridging the inte...

In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Dr. Gernot Wagner—a prominent climate economist at Columbia Business School. The conversation spans teaching, cutting-edge policy, and controversial climate interventions like solar geoengineering, offering listeners deep insights into the complex journey toward a low-carbon future. The post 6.16 – Geoengineering as...

In a special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins dives deep into the innovative work being done at the New York Climate Exchange with Dr. Steven Hammer, its founding CEO. As a former senior policy advisor at the World Bank, Dr. Hammer brings a wealth of experience in international climate policy to this exciting new project focused on bridging research, policy, and practical climate solut...

In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins takes us to Climate Week in New York City for a fascinating conversation with David Gilford, Head of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP). From the Techonomy Climate event at City Winery, the episode dives deep into how SIP is revolutionizing infrastructure with cutting-edge technology and creative...

This special episode from the Techonomy conference in New York City during Climate Week features Laurie A. Wayburn, co-founder and president of the Pacific Forest Trust. She shares her decades of experience as a pioneer in forest conservation and sustainability. Wayburn was one of the speakers at the Techonomy Climate event where she focused on the organization’s innovative work to combat the clim...

Tucker takes listeners on a journey into the latest innovations in sustainable home construction. Recorded from the 2024 Southern Living Idea Home in Kiawah River, South Carolina, the episode brings together industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of residential building to create homes that are independent, resilient, and sustainable. The post 6.12 – Environmental, Safety and Res...

In this special episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins brings us insights from New York City during Climate Week. Joined by the acclaimed journalist David A. Andelman, a foreign correspondent with an illustrious career at major media outlets like The New York Times, CBS News, CNBC, CNN and currently on SubStack at Andelman Unleashed, Tucker delves into Andelman's unique perspective on global...

In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Eduardo Garcia, an author and award-winning renewable energy reporter for Reuters. The post 6.10 – Turning Daily Habits into Climate Action with Reuters Journalist and Author Eduardo Garcia appeared first on Propane .

Tucker Perkins dives into the world of renewable natural gas (RNG) with the co-CEOs of OPAL Fuels, Adam Comora and Jonathan Maurer. The post 6.09 – Renewable Natural Gas for Cleaner Heavy-Duty Trucking with OPAL Fuels’ Co-CEOs Jonathan Maurer and Adam Comora appeared first on Propane .

Tucker welcomes Ana Quelhas, Managing Director for Hydrogen at EDP Renewables, to discuss the growing role of renewable hydrogen in achieving global decarbonization goals. The post 6.08 – Renewable Hydrogen’s Role in the Energy Transition with Ana Quelhas of EDP Renewables appeared first on Propane .