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Watt It Takes

Our monthly podcast tells the stories of founders who are building our clean energy abundant future—their upbringings, their risks, their failures, and their breakthroughs that are transforming our world. Subscribe on Spotify or Apple to stay up to date with the latest episodes.

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00:57:03

Sunnova Founder John Berger

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with John Berger, the Founder and CEO of Sunnova. Sunnova is a Texas-based company putting hybrid solar-battery systems on homes across the country. The company is backed by players you wouldn’t expect: oil & gas investors who are looking for the next big thing in energy.This conversation was recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading corporations and investors to help them lead the

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01:02:20

Proterra Co-Founder Ryan Popple

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Ryan Popple, co-founder and executive director of Proterra.Proterra is one of the largest makers of electric buses and chargers in the world. Electric buses are quickly gaining market share—and Proterra has a pipeline of sales that covers 10% of the U.S. transit fleet. But it took many years to reach that stage. Proterra has faced numerous technical redesigns and lumpy consumer adoption over the years.This conversation was recorded in 2018 in front of a

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00:59:50

Advanced Microgrid Solutions Founder Susan Kennedy

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Susan Kennedy, the founder of Advanced Microgrid Solutions. AMS created a platform for managing battery storage across buildings, turning them into virtual power plants. The company raised $34 million from a “who’s who” of strategic investors—and was eventually acquired by the battery developer Fluence.This conversation was recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading corporations

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00:46:10

Sunfolding Founder Leila Madrone

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Leila Madrone, the founder and chief technology officer of Sunfolding. Leila is a former NASA engineer who used her expertise to create a new kind of tracking system that eliminates expensive components and reduces the installed cost of solar.This conversation was recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading corporations and investors to help them lead the next century of clean

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00:40:13

Mosaic Co-Founder Billy Parish

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Billy Parish, the co-founder and CEO of Mosaic. Mosaic is the top underwriter of home solar loans in America. It is creating the financial tools for homeowners to easily get solar on their roofs. Billy didn’t start in finance: he actually dropped out of Yale to pursue a career in activism. This conversation was recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading corporations and

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00:51:53

Generate Capital Co-Founder Jigar Shah

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Jigar Shah, the co-founder of Generate Capital.Jigar is one of the most well-known entrepreneurs and investors in the world of climate tech. He helped pioneer a financial model that allowed solar to scale massively in the US. He’s been responsible for financing billions of dollars in clean energy projects. Today, he runs the loan programs office at the Department of Energy — directing the power of the government to finance zero-carbon energy.This

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00:56:06

Sungage Financial Co-Founder Sara Ross

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Sara Ross, the co-founder of Sungage Financial. Sungage is a company that makes it easy for homeowners to finance solar or energy efficiency projects. In 2009, Sara turned her Massachusetts farmhouse into a net-zero home -- but it was expensive and difficult. She became obsessed with improving the process. This conversation was recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading

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00:52:44

DBL Partners Founder Nancy Pfund

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Nancy Pfund, founder and managing partner of DBL Partners. Nancy is one of the most recognizable VCs in the clean energy space. DBL made early investments in companies like Tesla, PowerLight, and Nextracker. Nancy has been featured by Forbes and Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business.This conversation was recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading

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00:53:25

Greentech Media Co-Founder Scott Clavenna

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Scott Clavenna, the co-founder of Greentech Media.Launched in 2007, Greentech Media quickly became the premiere brand in cleantech journalism and research. The company took a forward-thinking and sometimes-edgy approach to covering the emerging world of cleantech and climatetech.This conversation was recorded in 2017 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading corporations and investors to help

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00:58:11

Nextracker Founder Dan Shugar

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Dan Shugar, the founder and CEO of Nextracker. Dan lives, breaths and bleeds solar. Some call him the "King Midas" of solar, because he's turned so many ventures into gold. He’s been responsible for some of the biggest and most consequential solar projects and companies ever built.This conversation was recorded in 2017 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading corporations and investors to help

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00:53:06

Sungevity Co-Founder Andrew Birch

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Andrew Birch, the co-founder of Sungevity.Sungevity was an early success story in residential solar. But after 10 years in business, it went bankrupt in 2017. In this interview, recorded five months after the company’s collapse, Birchy joined us on stage to talk about what happened. His story tells us a lot about the turbulence that defines the solar industry. This conversation was recorded in 2017 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in

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01:05:35

SunPower Founder Dick Swanson

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/06

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Dick Swanson, the founder of SunPower, one of the most successful solar companies of all time. Dick is a solar legend, who has been working to make solar cheaper and better since the 1970s.This conversation was recorded in 2017 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. Powerhouse partners with leading corporations and investors to help them lead the next century of clean technology innovation. Our fund, Powerhouse Ventures,

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00:02:18

Trailer: Watt It Takes

Watt It Takes ·

2021/04/05

Watt It Takes is a monthly podcast that tells the stories of founders and entrepreneurs who are building the carbon-free future -- their upbringings, their risks, their failures, and their breakthroughs that are transforming our world.Stay tuned to our new season in 2022. Subscribe to Watt It Takes today everywhere you get podcasts. Follow Powerhouse for more details on upcoming episodes.

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