Energy Crossroads

Welcome to  Energy Crossroads , where we talk Texas clean energy.  This podcast is powered by HARC, an independent research hub analysis on energy, air, and water issues to people seeking scientific answers, and is underwritten by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), and our new sponsor, the Mitchell Foundation.  In this episode of  Energy Crossroads , we are joined by Jordan Fruge, a nati...

In this episode of Energy Crossroads , we are joined by Michael Jewell , the Managing Attorney of Jewell and Associates .  Michael is a government affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience in and with Texas Government. He helps national and international corporations and organizations shape public policy positions with state legislators, key executive officials, and state regulato...

In this episode of  Energy Crossroads , we are joined by  Dana Harmon , the executive director of Texas  Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) .  Dana has spent over 15 years working in the energy and consumer products space, and TEPRI is dedicated to inspiring lasting energy solutions for low-income communities. Leveraging Dana’s expertise, we explore how affordable clean...

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Ariane Beck PhD, a Research Fellow in the Energy Systems Transformation Research Group at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Ariane has nearly two decades of experience studying novel and innovative technologies ranging from devices to smart grids. Community solar programs are a relative newcomer to the clea...

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Greg Rosen, Founder and Principal at High Noon Advisors, an advisory firm focused on the rapidly evolving space comprised of renewable energy, efficiency, storage, software, finance, policy, and energy access.  Greg is a renewables finance veteran and strategist who has developed or financed more than $400 million worth of residential, co...

Energy Crossroads – Residential Solar Market Trends and Financing Welcome to Energy Crossroads, where we talk Texas clean energy. This podcast is powered by HARC, a research hub providing independent analysis on energy, air, water issues to people seeking scientific answers, and is underwritten by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), and our new sponsor, the Mitchell Foundation. In this ep...

Facility managers are key drivers for a building’s operational efficiency, occupant well-being, and resource efficiency. Their work can help to decrease a facility’s carbon footprint and reduce costs. In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we discuss the benefits and value of financing energy efficiency, through the lens of facility and energy managers. Listen to our conversation with Dean Stanberr...

On this episode of Energy Crossroads, we discuss Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Finance or C-PACE programs. C-PACE is an innovative financing vehicle for energy efficiency, water conservation and distributed generation improvements in commercial, industrial and multifamily real estate developments. This program has been around since 2005 with over $1.5B in investment across the country....

Across Texas, we continue to see adoption of existing building energy retrofits, renewable energy developments and distributed solar generation.  As owners and developers look for ways to improve operational efficiencies and market demand, investments in energy efficiency and clean energy projects make sense. In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we continue our deep dive into the world of en...

Investments in energy efficiency and clean energy projects have been on the rise over the past decade as local and regional governments have adopted ambitious targets to improve resilience and combat climate change. In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we discuss how businesses can remain on the cutting edge of effective investments in renewable and efficient energy measures with two experts in t...