x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Smart Energy Voices

Smart Energy Decisions

Smart Energy Voices features conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, Smart Energy Decisions" Debra Chanil digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities and visions for the future.

news tech news

All Episodes

22:39

Seizing the Day: Decarbonization as an Organizational...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2024/04/05

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil welcomes back Becky Wacker, the Director of Energy Services Sales at Trane Commercial. In Episode 88, they dug into the challenges and opportunities that commercial building operators face today in light of their decarbonization efforts.In this new episode, Becky discusses how to seize decarbonization as an organizational opportunity and provides a framework for navigating complexity and prioritizing where to turn decarbonization into a

en

26:57

An Entrepreneur's Journey in Clean Energy, Ep #98

Smart Energy Voices ·

2024/03/22

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil speaks with Brittney Boyd, founder and CEO of the Energy Equity Group (EEG). Brittney shares her personal journey, from growing up in a low-income neighborhood to becoming an influential figure in the clean energy industry, and delves deeper into the mission and goals of the Energy Equity Group.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Energy Equity Group’s mission and goals (07:41) Role of corporate partnerships

en

31:09

Energy and Equity with Emily Schapira, Ep #97

Smart Energy Voices ·

2024/02/23

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Emily Schapira, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. She’s also a recent winner of the DEI Impact award in the Catalyst for Change category. They discuss how the Philadelphia Energy Authority is making great strides in the push for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Learning about the Philadelphia Energy Authority [01:25] Emily’s

en

17:56

Heard at NZF #4 Insights from the Health Care Sector,...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2024/02/09

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series focuses on energy customers in healthcare. The interviews feature Scott Czubkowski, the National Director of Energy and Facility Performance at Medxcel Facilities, and Cory Pouliot, the Senior Director of Facilities Operations at Boston Medical Center. You will want to hear this episode if you are

en

29:26

Heard at NZF #3 Insights from the Commercial Sector,...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2024/01/26

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions conducted live interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode of the Heard at NZF mini-series features interviews with energy customers in the commercial space. The guests are Joshua Witte, Director of Energy Sustainability and ESG at Dollar Tree stores, Rebecca Hensley, Senior Manager of Environment Programs at CSX, and Gary Hilber, Chief Sustainability Officer at Local Bounti. You will want

en

14:22

Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA, #94

Smart Energy Voices ·

2024/01/12

At Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its North American portfolio. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... IKEA’s sustainability goals [01:36] Renewable solutions for

en

38:22

DEI Impact Awards Part 2, Ep #93

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/12/15

On this episode of Smart Energy Voices, we continue to highlight the winners of the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing power users driving the energy transition while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We speak with Sandeep Blah about the PSE&G Clean Energy Jobs Program, Bambi Ingram about the success and educational value of the UAB Solar House and Sustainable Community project, and Scott Gerba and Ashif Hassan about the Colin Powell Bloom Energy Fellowship. Each of these winners shares

en

38:51

DEI Impact Awards Part 1, Ep #92

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/12/01

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions hosted the 2023 DEI Impact Awards, recognizing large power users’ company-wide efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion while powering the energy transition. This two-part series will celebrate the winners of these awards and highlight their efforts. The DEI Impact Awards were sponsored by NRG. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Energy-saving programs for public housing in the US [02:05] Funding

en

36:45

Sustainability, Reliability, and Security while...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/10/20

At Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Michelle Lancaster, Microsoft’s Director of Global Sustainability Strategy and GTM, and Chuck Hanna, Vice President of National Accounts and Solutions Sales, gave a keynote discussing how Microsoft is working with Constellation to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy reliability – all while managing costs. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Sustainability and renewable energy partnerships [03:49] Reliability in

en

45:10

Heard at Net Zero Forum Insights from the Higher...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/10/20

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. This episode features conversations with energy customers in higher education. This series of interviews aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration to help them on their clean energy journeys. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Michigan State’s energy transition plan [03:01] Energy challenges at

en

40:58

Heard at the Net Zero Forum: Insights from the...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/10/06

At its recent Net Zero Forum, Smart Energy Decisions recorded onsite interviews with energy customers at various stages of their decarbonization strategies. Today’s inaugural episode features conversations with multiple energy customers in the industrial energy space. This series of interviews aims to provide listeners with insights and inspiration to help them on their clean energy journeys. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Sustainability challenges for Mohawk

en

24:40

The value of a holistic approach to decarbonizing...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/09/08

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, produced in partnership with Trane, host Debra Chanil welcomes Becky Wacker. Becky is the Director of Energy Services Sales for Trane Commercial Americas. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that commercial building operators face today in light of decarbonization. Disclaimer: Trane does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This material is for informational purposes only and it should not be relied on for tax, legal, or accounting

en

18:35

Leadership Renewables and Water Conservation, with...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/08/25

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Alise Porto, SVP of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives at Switch and two-time winner of SED’s WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award. They discuss how Switch has driven sustainability through innovative water conservation and renewable energy initiatives. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Alise’s journey to Switch [02:28] The Regional Water Improvement Pipeline [04:10] Switch’s ESG strategy

en

24:29

Developing an Innovative Clean Energy Financing Tool,...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/08/11

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Abby Johnson. Abby is President of both Abacus Property Solutions and the Virginia PACE Authority. She is a winner of the 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award in the category of Industry Veteran. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Founding the Virginia PACE Authority [02:17] How does PACE work? [06:04] Managing public/private partnerships [09:56] Early wins and barriers [11:26] Working with

en

30:45

University of New Mexico's Unique Energy Solution,...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/07/28

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil talks with Matthew Cherrin, Vice President of Lobo Energy Incorporated - a company owned by the University of New Mexico. Matthew explains this innovative business model and the university’s $140 million conservation story. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Matt’s role at Lobo Energy [01:44] Seeing measurable results [05:34] Community buy-in [10:12] Telling the story of sustainability [14:45] Essential

en

30:11

Building Corporate Energy Awareness Through...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/07/14

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Kulsoom Khan, Energy Efficiency Manager at Congebec. Kulsoom won a 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award for the Energy Ambassador Program she created at her company. Kulsoom shares her experience cultivating energy culture buy-in. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Kulsoom’s role at Congebec [02:02] Congebec’s Energy Ambassador Program [07:02] Employee and management buy-in

en

32:02

On The Radar Screen: Emerging Trends and Technologies...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/06/16

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a talk from Peter Kelly-Detwiler, a long-time friend of Smart Energy Decisions and author of The Energy Switch. Peter discusses new technologies and their advantages, drawbacks, and relative state of maturation, as well as a useful framework for how to think about new technologies and how they might affect enterprises going forward. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The current state of the world of

en

32:00

Sustainability and the City of Atlanta, with Chandra...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/06/02

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum presented by Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Chandra talks about the importance of public-private partnerships, the value of positive pressure, and viewing sustainability through the lens of environmental justice. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Science-based and community-informed [03:20] The Grants to

en

32:27

Women In Smart Energy Series: Kulsoom Khan, Kate...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/05/19

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Debra Chanil hosts a panel discussion featuring some of Smart Energy Decisions’ Women in Smart Energy (WISE) Award winners. These women share their paths in energy and sustainability, achievements, and continuing growth as women in the energy industry. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The importance of collaboration [01:52] Going outside of your comfort zone [06:12] Creating allowable paths [10:38] Mentorship programs

en

28:06

Getting Creative to Make Net Zero Pencil, with Chris...

Smart Energy Voices ·

2023/05/05

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil shares a keynote from Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net-Zero forum, featuring Chris Thurston, Director of Energy and Sustainability at Lineage Logistics. As a company with a real vision for what the sustainable warehouse of the future should be, Lineage Logistics focuses on best-in-class energy efficiency, a zero emission or reduced GHG fleet, and investments in infrastructure to distribute excess clean power. Chris explains the company’s

en

140 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci