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Silicon Ranch Radio

Silicon Ranch Radio explores the American solar energy frontier. Listen in as we discover opportunities and challenges, with thought-leaders, industry and technology leaders, and our partners and community members.

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35:57

Another Day on the Ranch: Taking Care of Business...

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2022/05/23

The solar energy industry is rapidly creating new jobs, new positions, and new opportunities for workers of all kinds, and at a rate never before seen. But with all that great power comes great responsibility, specifically to create valuable outcomes beyond clean, reliable energy generation. To help achieve those outcomes, Silicon Ranch teams up with regenerative ranchers across the country to deliver Regenerative Energy®, a design and land management platform that can be measured, verified, and

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38:52

Got To Be More: Harvesting Agriculture with Clean Energy

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2022/05/02

Today we’re going to shine a light on local clean energy and, how through Regenerative Energy®, we and our partners are leading the way to a brighter agricultural—as well as energy—future in the local communities we serve. In this episode, we’re joined by one of our Regenerative Energy® partners, Trent Hendricks of Cabriejo Ranch. Listen in and hear how we’re making solar do more!

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43:12

Shining A Light On Local Energy with MTE CEO, Chris...

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2022/04/18

Making energy transition work for local communities takes partnerships and leadership. One of those partners is Chris Jones, CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric, the largest electric cooperative in the Tennessee Valley Authority region and the second largest in the United States, serving more than 750,000 Tennesseans. In this episode, Chris joins host Jim Bausell to discuss how local electric cooperatives are the economic development sparks to power up the quality of life in their own communities.

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35:36

The Year in Review

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/12/21

In our twenty-third episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Jim Bausell looks back on this year’s best and most noteworthy podcast clips. Join us as we wrap up this year, and look forward to a sunny 2022 filled with peace and joy.

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46:46

The Road to Net-Zero, with Clearloop’s Laura Zapata...

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/12/08

Organizations across the country are increasingly seeking a wider range of options to meet not only their renewable energy targets, but also their decarbonization, and broader ESG goals. Clearloop is the only company that offers organizations of all sizes a way to reclaim their carbon footprint by building solar farms that both clean up the grid and benefit economically distressed communities. In our latest episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Jim welcomes Clearloop’s CEO and Co-Founder, Laura Zapata,

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32:24

Day of Gratitude

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/11/22

Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for what we have. Americans have come to know this holiday for the food as well as an opportunity to tell those around us how much we appreciate them for what they bring to our lives. As we reflect on how grateful we are for the work we get to do and the people on our team here at Silicon Ranch, we wanted to share a few words of gratitude this Thanksgiving. In our twenty-first episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Jim Bausell welcomes eight of his colleagues at

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49:29

From Defending Our Nation to Powering Our Communities

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/11/10

In this special Veterans Day episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Jim is joined by Silicon Ranch team members, Erin Hanratty and Ryan Edwards, to discuss how U.S. military veterans such as themselves can and are contributing to not just our company but our industry. Listen in as these two discuss how they’ve gone from powering the defense of our nation, to powering our partners and communities.

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52:42

BESS Charging Up Our Future, with Adam Kabulski

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/11/01

In this episode, you’ll hear the Vice President of Renewables and Sales at Mitsubishi Electric Power, Adam Kabulski, as we explore the advantages of energy storage and the exciting prospects of battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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47:31

Powering Our Future, with James Chavez

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/10/20

How does energy feed into the overall economic development of our country? When you consider energy’s role in our economy, it’s more than a commodity, but rather the foundation of growth. New businesses have always demanded an energy partner that can provide affordable, reliable, plentiful power for their operations. In our eighteenth episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Jim Bausell welcomes the CEO of South Carolina’s Power Team, James Chavez. James’s work with the SC Power Team, driving economic

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49:04

Built to Last, Celebrating 10 Years for Our Pulaski...

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/10/04

Ten years ago in Pulaski, Tennessee, Silicon Ranch became pioneers in the solar energy industry with the birth and creation of a new 1.4 MW solar project. In this episode, host Jim Bausell uncovers the lessons learned by two members who were present at the groundbreaking moment: Senior Vice President of Technology, Nick DeVries and retired Director of Construction and Safety, Jeff Lee.

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38:33

Our Commitment to Community Engagement

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/09/20

We believe our employees can make a real difference in the communities we serve, and as Silicon Ranch celebrates its tenth anniversary, we remain committed to that mission. In this episode, Director of Project Development, Ali Weaver, and Director of Economic and Community Development, Gina Brown, join host Jim Bausell to discuss the integral role Silicon Ranch has played as a corporate citizen of the many communities we serve, and the creative ways that engagement and development has allowed us to

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34:35

Making Your Solar Dreams Come True!

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/09/02

Did you know solar installations in the U.S. are predicted to quadruple in size by 2030? In this episode, Senior Vice President of Project Finance, Virginia Williams, and Director of Business Development, John Thompson, joins host Jim Bausell to discuss the growing demand for carbon-free power, and we'll take a dive deep into the world of solar economics by uncovering the purpose behind a power purchase agreement.

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43:02

Meet Us at the Gate: Part 3

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/08/09

Explore how we build our solar plants, and hear some of the necessary considerations during our entire construction process. In the third episode of our series MEET US AT THE GATE, Vice President of Projects, Morgan Day, and Director of Construction, Clint Abrams, joins host Jim Bausell to discuss the logistics behind building first-class solar generating plants. Day and Abrams explain the ins and outs of constructing safe and effective solar plants that will provide long-lasting and dependable

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35:01

Meet Us at the Gate: Part 2

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/07/21

What should you look for when scouting out locations for future solar energy plants? In the second episode of our series MEET US AT THE GATE, Luke Wilkinson, Senior Vice President of Project Development here at Silicon Ranch, joins host Jim Bausell to share his insights about choosing a great site for solar generation. Learn from Luke as he discusses the four qualities to look for in a “perfect” site and how close partnerships can help make solar energy available in our communities.

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45:33

Meet Us at the Gate: Part 1

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/06/28

Have you ever wondered what really goes on beyond the fence of one of our more than 145 solar power plants across the country? Our series MEET US AT THE GATE will get you up close and personal with the men and women who literally keep the lights on, allowing solar power to flow into your communities 24/7. In this episode, we'll hear from Lynsey Tibbs, Director of Asset Management, and James Millis, Manager of Fleet Maintenance, two of many colleagues who keep their eyes on the small, and not so

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25:58

Day of Honor

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/05/28

Memorial Day is a beloved holiday across America. But how many people truly know and understand the meaning behind this patriotic day of honor? And how is it different from holidays such as Veterans Day and Independence Day? In today’s special episode of Silicon Ranch Radio, Jim Bausell talks with three individuals from some of the communities Silicon Ranch serves. Listen in as our colleagues, partners, and neighbors reflect on Memorial Day and share its personal significance to them.

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35:56

Powered by Partnerships

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/05/13

In this episode, Jim sits down with Gil Hough, the Executive Director for the Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association (TenneSEIA). Gil has been a leader, a consensus builder, and a true champion of the solar energy efforts within the Tennessee Valley. Jim and Gil discuss the power of partnerships and how it draws all of us together to make solar do more. So, listen in and be inspired as we explore how joining together helps us all to accomplish great things within the solar industry.

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39:16

Making Solar Do More with Agrivoltaics

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/04/29

We are re-joined by Director of Regenerative Energy and Land Management, Michael Baute. Since being on the show this past Fall, Michael has been responsible for a new website which contains the Regenerative Energy Standard. He also built his team to oversee our innovative holistic land management platform while increasing the number of solar farms implementing it. Also tune in to find out what ‘agrivoltaics’ is and how we are using it to make solar do more for local communities, American

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38:42

Back to the Future: Clean Electricity Powers and...

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/03/31

In this episode, Jim sits down with Keith Dennis, Vice President of Consumer Member Engagement at NRECA, the national association that represents 900 plus electric cooperatives serving the daily electricity needs of consumers in 48 states. We'll take a deep dive into the new ‘Beneficial Electrification World’ Keith first described in his 2015 white paper titled Environmentally Beneficial Electrification and discuss the important role clean renewable energy will play in this far-reaching energy

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37:19

A Solar Power Journey: Lessons Learned with Matt Kisber

Silicon Ranch Radio ·

2021/03/09

In this episode, Jim Bausell is joined by Silicon Ranch’s Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Matt Kisber. Matt is an innovator, entrepreneur, and community and economic development leader with a fascinating background — from the Tennessee state legislature to serving as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic Development under Governor Phil Bredesen. In their conversation, Matt shares with Jim the journey he took with his partners in making a solar dream come

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