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As the pandemic recedes, live events are making their way back and one man who’s ready to put on a show is Jack Doueck, founder and organizer of the Energy Marketing Conferences, including his latest iteration, EMC 17, which will be at the Hyatt in Dowtown Houston on March 28 and 29th. A veteran in

In our latest Follower Friday we head back out to the Wind World and welcome Jeremy Norris, who decided his Computer Engineering degree wasn’t what he wanted to rest his laurels on after college so he jumped into the Wind Industry and now runs his own company. He tells us how the company came about,

With a comprehensive approach to energy production and a social media campaign that’s been both provocative and effective, political neophyte Sarah Stogner has elbowed herself into contention in the Texas Railroad Commission race and stopped by The Green Insider to talk about it. A late entry into the race, Stogner decided that the Texas Railroad

We don’t jump into the political arena often on the show but when we do it’s for a good reason, and today’s show is an example of that as we welcome Mayor Sunny Park – who she and her City Council became the first city in Orange County California to go 100 percent renewable. It’s

In our latest edition of the Follower Friday Series – Guy Sharfman, Vice President of Market Analytics with Intelometry joins the show to discuss the importance of data in market forecasting, how long he expects the Solar Boom to play out and the value Battery Storage has added to the renewable market. It’s just what you’d expect from a Follower Friday show – quick-hitting and packed with informat...

We close out our Two-Part Deloitte Series with their Greenhouse Executive Director Jennifer Juneau. From Singapore to Houston in the last 10 years, Jennifer tells us the evolution of the Greenhouse, how they’re taking a deep dive into Change Management and the work that’s going into helping today’s executives create, challenge and improve upon their ESG, renewable and problem solving skills and go...

In today’s NNM, Tim Berrigan updates on new members, upcoming webinars and shares information about the NAEMA Conference in April. To be an Insider Please  subscribe  to The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE wherever you get your podcast from and remember to leave us a five-star rating. This podcast is sponsored by  UTSI International .  To learn more about our sponsor or ask...

Did someone say they needed a wind blade expert? Then look no further than our latest Follower Friday guest – Joel Saxum. A veteran of the energy business, Saxum made the move in 2021 to the renewable side to join the wind blade specialists at Wind Power LAB and open their first North American office. Saxum tells how the company started, the services they offer and why their international niche is...

In our first series of 2022, we sit down with global giant Deloitte to see what the consulting titan is doing in the renewable space and how they’re helping the world adjust and succeed in the Energy Transition. In Part One, we talk with Deloitte’s U.S. and Global Renewable Energy Leader Marlene Motyka on what specific items they’re working on with their clients. Motyka, a 25-year veteran of the e...

We kick off our brand new Follower Friday Series diving into all things GeoThermal for the first time on the show with Criterion Energy Partners Bridget Silva. On this episode, Bridget discusses how Criterion got started, the need for Geothermal energy and what separates it from other renewable sources and what’s on tap for the fledgling startup in 2022. To be an Insider Please  subscribe &nb...

We welcome a member of the NAEMA family in our latest episode as John Markwell joins us to discuss a myriad of topics around asset management in the renewable space and highlights some of the similarities and differences between the North American and European power markets. Markwell also tells us how Exus expanded its product offering to revamp older and underperforming power assets while also ex...

What’s it like building the largest solar project in the United States? Glad you asked, which is what we asked Nick Cohen, CEO of Doral Renewables, on the latest edition of The Green Insider. Spearheading the Mammoth Solar Project in Indiana which broke ground in late 2021, the $1.5 Billion dollar project is slated to finish in 2024 and will produce 1.6GW of clean energy and will power 200,000 Ind...

Ask and Ye Shall Receive. When we had fun with our latest bit on LinkedIn, we were stuck on 999 followers for our eRENEWABLE and The Green Insider page on LinkedIn – so we said whoever became the 1000th follower – would get a shoutout. Not only did Alexander Vining from Carter Maddox answer the call, what he and his team over at Carter Maddox are doing is not only vital to what’s going on in the r...

In the first NNM of 2022, NAEMA’s new Executive Director Mr. Tim Berrigan makes his NNM Debut, welcoming new member cQuant i.o. to the NAEMA Community. Berrigan also shares an update on the upcoming NAEMA Conference in April. Don’t forget you can get all of the NNM info over at NAEMA.com and check out their website to learn how you and your company can become a NAEMA member. To be an Insider Pleas...

Let’s talk Battery and Energy Storage. It’s a topic we haven’t delved much into on The Green Insider but we do it in a big way with CEO of Fractal EMS, Daniel Crotzer. The former Navy man gives us an education on all things Energy Storage and breaks down both common misconceptions about the field, the four-hour battery and why solar plus storage is not as sunny as it’s been made out. He also gives...

We kick off the new year in style with long-time energy journalist Loren Steffy talking about his most recent article in Forbes and whether or not NetZero is realistic or really a front for companies. We also discuss what it’ll take for both renewables and fossil fuel companies to come together – or better yet – will they? And Steffy, who’s been in Houston for more than 25 years, tells us why Hous...

Mike and Fred are back! After closing out a tremendous 2021 both in the podcast space and with eRENEWABLE, Fred and Mike discuss the year that was for the podcast, including producing 60 episodes for the year! Mike also delves into the successful year for eRENEWABLE and what is in store for 2022. It’s a great recap and peek ahead to what promises to be an exciting and fruitful year for the eRENEWA...

In the Final NAEMA (North American Markets Association) News Minute of 2021, Steve bids adieu in his last NNM as Executive Director as you’ll see and hear Tim Berrigan in 2022 along with Deputy Director Donna Foy. Steve announces new members to NAEMA and discusses the virtual presentations that will take place in January. To be an Insider Please  subscribe  to The Green Insider powered b...

In our penultimate episode of the year, we sit down with incoming North American Executive Director Tim Berrigan, who assumes the role held by outgoing Exec. Director Steven Sheppard, who steered the organization through the Covid pandemic the last two years. Tim, with nearly 40 years of experience in his own right, explains his leadership style, what attracted him to the role, the importance of w...

We like to hear from all sides of the Energy Transition here on The Green Insider so in today’s episode we welcome Jim Mitchell, a 30-year Oil/Gas Veteran of the trading world among other roles he’s had and he brings an informed, data-driven philosophy to the show when breaking down the new renewable world we’re heading into. Mitchell welcomes the transition – but suggests other measures need to b...

In today’s episode we welcome 20-year energy veteran Daniel Hughes to the program as he tells us about two products that Constellation has rolled out that’s bringing renewable energy to its customers – giving them options that were previously unavailable. He also details how his experience in the public sector has made it easier for him to break down how rates and policies work for his customers....

As one of the best people in the energy game calls it a career – again – we at eRENEWABLE give a big thank you to outgoing NAEMA (North American Energy Markets Association) Executive Director Steve Sheppard for his generosity and collaboration with us and a big shoutout as well to Ms. Donna Foy for her exceptional work. We look forward to our continued partnership and are eager to welcome Mr. Tim...

A global citizen and sustainability Guru, Elizabeth Carlson is in the perfect spot as Chief Sustainability Officer at Tricon Energy. With more than a decade of experience working internationally and for powerhouse corporations, Carlson turns her attention at Tricon to creating a program for a commodity trading company in an industry that hasn’t always engaged renewable energy and net zero goals. W...

No one has ever accused Chris Romer of being shy. The candid and insightful CEO and Co-Founder of Project Canary is our latest guest and he breaks down a plethora of issues that affect both renewable energy and fossil fuels – but unlike most talking heads – Chris and his company are providing tangible solutions. A long-time energy industry veteran, Chris spent time on Wall Street, in politics and...

Can you believe the year is almost over? We’re rounding the home stretch as they say which means it’s time for our Second Annual Thanksgiving Mashup and this year we’re pretty pumped about who we’ve had on this year. We’re featuring seven great guests and snippets from their visits as we hope to provide you with some of the best renewable energy information and conversation over the Thanksgiving B...