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Innovia GEO was founded to remove the cost and complexity barriers that have kept geothermal out of reach for most buildings. Drawing on decades of experience in renewable energy, construction, and geothermal research, Innovia developed their ultra-shallow systems to be installed faster, cheaper, and with less risk specifically for low and midrise buildings. From individual buildings to community-...

Solect Energy transforms energy challenges into business opportunities. As one of the leading names in the Northeast’s commercial solar industry, Solect specializes in cost reduction and optimizing your solar investments. They offer tailored energy solutions, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency to meet the highest industry standards. From practical and systematic solar design and installation...

Our guest this episode is serial entrepreneur Kevin Cunningham, President of Helios Energy.  Helios was founded in 2021 by Kevin and Jennifer Cunningham who saw an opportunity to bring a higher standard of craftsmanship and professionalism to the commercial solar industry. Drawing on decades of leadership in telecommunications, technology, and enterprise operations, they built Helios Energy from t...

Our guest on this episode is Steven Clarke Program Director, Climate and Energy with Ceres.  Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient world. They make the business case for action on the most pressing sustainability challenges facing our economy today: climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and nature and biodiver...

Adiona Tech is a last-mile delivery route optimization tool for fleet owners and operators. The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical part of the way we live but the complexity of it is not well understood. Last-mile routing is the shortest part of the trip, while also being the most complicated, expensive, and variable.  Adiona Tech improves the bottom line for fleet owners and manage...

Steve Miller has taken his passion for energy efficiency, sustainability, and the environment to create LabReNew.  Steve and his team are working towards a world where research labs integrate sustainability into their day to day operations without effort. Lab managers want to save energy, lower their carbon footprint, and create less waste, but they don’t know where to start.  That’s what LabReNew...

RevEnergy LLC's mission is to empower commercial building owners and managers with real-time, asset-level energy insights that drive smarter decisions and lasting impact. Through 24/7 monitoring, they help eliminate energy waste, identify asset performance issues, and fine-tune maintenance programs—delivering measurable savings and operational efficiency.

Our guest this episode is Zak Lefevre co-founder and CEO of ChargeLab, which is an operating system for EV chargers. ChargeLab’s back-end software powers North America's leading EV charger manufacturers, turnkey installers, and network operators.

As a former professional rugby player Jack Paloucek knows something about team work and driving toward goals.  As Eversource’s Compressed Air lead and subject matter expert, Jack specializes in engaging customers and vendors to adopt best practices in compressed air optimization.  From there he systematically builds on these relationships so that his customers pursue additional comprehensive energ...

The Cool Down system sends the naturally cool temperatures from your basement into your living space. At the same time, the system draws heat from your living space and sends it to your basement. The excess heat from your home is dispersed into the ground through your basement keeping your home cool during the hot summer months, while saving you money on your electricity bills.

Founded in 2008 within MIT’s Building Science Department, Clockworks Analytics has been focusing on equipping clients with cutting-edge technology to significantly enhance their operations and improve their building’s performance.  Join us as Alex discusses Clockworks Analytics rapid growth since our first episode featuring them aired in 2018.

Our guest this week is Mark Vasu, Vice President of Business Development with QEA Tech.  Using drones and IOT devices QEA Tech allows customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of where the weak spots in their building envelope are, pinpointing envelope issues down to inches.  QEA Tech then builds a targeted retrofit roadmap, providing low-cost retrofit options that maximize energy savings an...

EcoPilot’s iBOSⓇ  Energy integrates with existing Building Automation System and goes to work finding your building’s “balance point temperature”.  Artificial Intelligence determines that number through real-time indoor data, 5-day weather forecasts and your building’s unique capacity for thermal mass.  iBOSⓇ Energy continuously calculates the energy balance between these factors, automatically an...

Achieving aggressive energy reduction and sustainability goals is a daunting task for any company.  With limited resources, managing risk, increasing regulatory mandates, and skyrocketing supply chain costs and delays, LCI Energy strives to amplify the progress customers are making with improved effectiveness.

Our guest this week is Energy New England’s (ENE) Manager of Transportation Electrification Katelyn Leahy Barb, CEM.  Katelyn is the driving force behind ENE’s Transportation Electrification team, where she spearheads the operationalization of electrification products and services.  Katelyn is also committed to advancing women’s roles in energy-related fields and served as a Board Member and Mento...

Our guest this episode is Jane Chen the CEO and Cofounder of Stepwise.  As a socially conscious entrepreneur Jane founded Stepwise so that homeowners could make it easier, faster, and more affordable to electrify, by removing the barrier of costly and time-consuming electric panel upgrades. Stepwise is on a mission to make mass electrification a reality, while uplifting the installers and future p...

Join us for a conversation with Zack who just received his AI and ML certification from MIT as we discuss energy, sustainability, weather forecasting, risk mitigation and the growing demands on the power grid to accommodate the growth in AI and electrification.  You will appreciate Zack's unique ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.

Catalyst Power is an independent energy solutions provider (ESCO) specializing in integrating retail energy and distributed energy resources. They use cost-effective, novel energy supply solutions tailored for businesses. Catalyst caters to the underserved middle-market commercial and industrial businesses looking for a more sustainable and cost-efficient way to power their businesses. Using solar...

Founded by two clean energy industry veterans in 2016, Energetic sits at the center of the North American energy transition ecosystem. They are a market leader in expertly assessing projects and helping customers connect with debt capital providers on optimal terms that maximize returns and environmental impact.  https://www.energeticcapital.com/solutions

B2Q provides cost-efficient design services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to minimize construction costs while maximizing long-term energy and operating efficiency. While many engineering firms provide cookie-cutter solutions, B2Q’s seasoned team of design professionals work closely with clients, starting at the concept stage, and tailor solutions to meet their unique budgetary...

Caelux is on a mission to lower installed costs while improving power production so that solar energy is more affordable and accessible to all.  Cealux not only makes solar power better but allows to deliver energy at a much lower levelized cost of energy than traditional solar.

The Dandelion Energy home geothermal system replaces your home’s existing air conditioning and heating equipment with a powerful heat pump and safe, underground pipes that move heat between the earth and your home.  In the winter, the ground loops move heat stored in the ground into your home. In the summer, the ground loops return heat from your home to the ground.

From easy-to-swap lighting and controls to fully integrated energy plans, Rhode Island Energy provides solutions that help customers lower utility bills and achieve better results with everything from increased productivity to higher employee recruitment and retention rates.

David McDougall has spent the last 15 years of his career dedicated to advancing the adoption of renewable energy and decarbonization. His wide range of sustainability, energy efficiency, and clean energy expertise gives him unique insights to guide net zero plans. He is a LEED AP professional, and a Certified Energy Manager with a mechanical engineering degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academ...

After years of working for big companies, Nicholas Valorie opened East Coast Renewable Energy, LLC. (ECR). ECR was created to offer what the big companies can offer but with better pricing. How are they able to offer better pricing? Simply put, they don’t have the overhead. Most importantly they are able to work hand in hand with the customer, so people are not a number but rather a member of thei...