After growing up in Eastern Kentucky coal country, Kiran Bhatraju is no stranger to the energy industry. But as the founder of Arcadia, Kiran is on a mission to make renewable energy accessible for everyone. To combat climate change, he's starting with most people's largest carbon footprint: the home energy bill. With a new model, Arcadia is working to trans ... Show More
May 2023
Wind and Whales: How Can We Manage The Conflicts When Energy Investment Affects Local Communities And Eco-systems?
<p>On the Energy Gang this week, Ed Crooks is joined by Dr. Melissa Lott, the Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, and Amy Duffuor, who is a General Partner at Azolla Ventures, a climate-focused investment firm. </p><p>In t ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2021
Will Direct-Air Carbon Capture Be Viable?
<p>Carbon capture has long been criticized as too nascent, too expensive, and too distracting. Is that changing?</p><p>This month, the Swiss company Climeworks <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-09-08/inside-the-world-s-largest-direct-carbon-capture-plant?sref= ... Show More
54m 8s
Oct 2023
Making sure Chicago's energy transition works for all communities
In January, Illinois' largest utility released ComEd 2030 – their roadmap for providing clean power for more than 4 million customers. For CEO Gil Quiniones and the company, that means hitting big marks like enabling almost 2 million EVs by 2030, $1 billion in energy assistance f ... Show More
19m 49s