Re-Energize

In this episode, renewable energy veteran Danny Splettstosser reflects on the early projects that defined his career—and the intense emotional toll of balancing ambition, leadership, and new fatherhood all at once. It’s a powerful look at how the same passion that fuels success can also run you dry, and what it takes to recognize the moment, reset, and keep moving forward.

This week, Molly Arbes joins us to unpack a turbulent 24 hours on the solar coaster — including what might be the only known case of a deal closing too early . She breaks down the twists, the scramble, and the lessons learned. Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Sam Sours joins the podcast to tell the story of a project on the verge of financial close when a new friend arrives on the scene to disrupt everything...and what it took to get back on track. Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Joel and Jay sit down with Trupti Kalbag to hear how she made a bold career pivot about ten years ago—leaving behind a familiar path to jump into a completely new industry. Trupti shares the thought process behind her decision, the frameworks that helped her navigate uncertainty, and what this change meant for her young family. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to reinvent your career, this co...

In this episode, Becca Glazer joins Joel and Jay to reveal the story behind co-founding a secret society of female leaders in the renewable energy industry. She shares how this underground network fostered deep relationships, broke through the pressures of a male-dominated space, and became a source of support, creative problem-solving, and real value—for the women involved and the companies they...

We sit down with executive coach David Rosenheim to talk about his own journey from executive management to executive coaching. David walks us through his experience of the stress of leading organizations to burnout, leading to a major career change. It's a raw and honest conversation about the challenges facing leaders in these uncertain times—and how those challenges can become catalysts for mea...

Quick wrap up on Season 1 and preview of Season 2. Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com . Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Erica Engle, CCO at Urban Grid, joins the podcast to talk about her journey from energy trading to renewable energy and managing uncertainty in an ever-changing industry environment. Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com . Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Tess O'Brien, climate tech founder and executive, visits the show to talk about one of those "Hey, we need to talk" emails. The anticipation and the aftermath of getting some bad news for the business. The conversation flows to finding center and maintaining personal sustainability in an ever-changing business environment. We also talk about Tess's work mentoring the next generation of female lead...

Solar industry pioneer Sarah Hetznecker joins the podcast to talk about the early days of the solar industry and starting an installation company with her husband Gary Sheehan in 2002. Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com . Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.

Joel and Jay welcome back Emily Burks for a conversation about the Presence Check-In and managing our energy in the workplace. They discuss working together through COVID and how the experience of being asked to pay attention to how they were feeling transformed the way they worked.

Mike Volpe, a founder of Open Road Renewables, talks about the clash between his "win at all costs" mentality and the challenge of solar development. Mike comes close to burning out as he drives a solar farm through a difficult permitting process. This leads to a great awakening and a re-energizing of his career.

Jackie Chambers, CIO at New Energy Equity, joins the podcast to tell us all about the worst day of her career. It is a fun, irreverent and insightful conversation about what financial models have to teach us about life. Jackie also gives insight to Joel and Jay on what it is like to be a woman in this male-dominated industry. Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergiz...

Micah Gold-Markel, founder of Solar States, joins the podcast to talk about starting the solar installation company in 2008. Micah talks about hiring and training in Philadelphia, and working with teenagers and formerly incarcerated individuals. When Micah sits down for an annual review with one of his employees, it changes his whole conception the company's mission. Have a story to share? Or feed...

Emily Burks, 10+ year solar industry veteran, visits the show to talk about her experience selling a groundbreaking solar project in the Mountain west to one of the biggest companies in the industry. When the buyer goes bankrupt, Emily's team has to reckon with the prospect of losing millions of dollars ... and learn how to make sure to avoid this risk in the future. Have a story to share? Or feed...

Re-Energize co-host Jay Carlis, an 18-year renewable energy industry veteran, talks about leading his first utility-scale solar permitting effort in a hotly contested case. With company leaders pushing Jay to move quickly, he has to defend a more cautious approach. When the permit fails, Jay has to reckon with the choice to go his own way. Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email u...

Joel Thomas, a 15-year solar industry veteran, tells the story of the first solar project he ever developed. After closing the sale of the project, Joel learns that he missed something important. He has to search for a solve and reckon with the fear of failure. Have a story to share? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com.