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Energy Crossroads

Join HARC Energy experts for candid conversations with industry leaders, including solution providers, finance experts, and end users on clean energy investment best practices and financing tools. This podcast tackles some of the greatest challenges industries face when making clean energy investments and shares real-world success stories. HARC (Houston Advanced Research Center) is an independent, non-partisan, and nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainability solutions. This podcast is

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01:01:57

Designing Dynamic Environments

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/08/29

In this episode of Energy Crossroads we are joined by Scott McCready, PLA, a Principal at SWA Group, a long-standing, employee-owned collective of eight independent design studios. Scott’s work is dedicated to the enhancement the social and ecological infrastructure of the urban environment, while broadening access and connectivity to open space within the city. His recent work has focused on urban parks, urban infill, and large-scale campus planning and design. Scott was once quoted saying, “Design

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00:35:21

Rod Turner Shares Sustainability Best Practices for...

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/08/11

In this episode of Energy Crossroads we are joined by Rod Turner, Facilities Manager for Houston Endowment. Responsible for overseeing the daily performance of the Houston Endowment’s headquarters facility, Rod is not just thinking about building operations, maintenance, safety, and upkeep – he is focused on people, resilience, legacy, and the systems that hold it all together. A veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force his dedication to service shines through his career and interactions

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00:28:40

Nicole Alderete-Ferrini on Sustainable Communities

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/06/17

In this episode of Energy Crossroads we are joined by Nicole Alderete-Ferrini, CEO of Parade on Main, a next-generation strategy, advocacy and policy firm reimagining how public institutions build smarter, more resilient communities. As the first Chief Resilience Officer for the City of El Paso and a former city executive, she brings two decades of experience in sustainable development, crisis leadership, and systems innovation.It's the time of the year when many coastal communities are

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00:32:58

Patrice ‘Pete’ Parsons Talks Powering Texas: The...

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/05/17

In this episode of Energy Crossroads we are joined by Patrice ‘Pete’ Parsons the Executive Director Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES), where she is committed to fulfilling the organization's mission to educate and inspire every Texan to adopt solar energy as part of a clean energy future. Listen as Pete discusses the benefits of solar, policy opportunities to increase solar adoption, and the continued need for education about this renewable energy source. She also shares details about her

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00:34:22

Felisa Conner on Sustainable Revitalization

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/04/24

In this episode of Energy Crossroads we are joined by Felisa Conner, President & CEO of Frazier Revitalization, an organization focused on addressing affordable housing renovation and development, family and youth programming, and resident empowerment.Listen as Felisa illustrates how energy efficiency can improve the quality life and help to create generational wealth, and we discuss how previous practices have negatively impacted the ability of certain communities to achieve advancements in

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00:45:00

Dr. Adele Houghton on Climate Resilience for...

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/04/03

In this episode of Energy Crossroads we are joined by Dr. Adele Houghton, President of Biositu, LLC, where she works at the intersection of buildings, public health, and climate. Healthcare facilities are critical infrastructure in our communities. During a disaster, it is important for all facets of the Emergency Management Cycle to operate at optimal levels. Listen as Dr. Houghton discusses the evolution of Climate Resilience for Healthcare Toolkits which help to ensure that hospitals and

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00:20:22

Jonathan Kraatz on the Intersection of Energy & the...

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/03/03

In this episode of Energy Crossroads we are joined by Jonathan Kraatz, the Executive Director for the U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter. Jonathan plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable building practices and promoting green initiatives across Texas with a focus on leadership and advocacy and industry engagement. Listen as Jonathan discusses how green certifications are supporting efforts to build more resilient, sustainable buildings and cities. We also discuss

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00:26:25

Democratizing Climate Impact Investments

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/02/14

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Nisha Desai, the Founder & CEO of Intention, a startup company creating a climate impact investment platform for retail investors. Nisha is also the managing partner of the Intention Climate Fund, a microfund investing in pre-seed and seed stage climate tech startups across the US.Listen as Nisha discusses her career journey in the clean energy space, and the upside and innovations related to climate impact investments. The information

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00:30:30

Powering the Future from Texas Oil to Sustainable...

Energy Crossroads ·

2025/01/29

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Dr. Erick C. Jones Jr., an assistant professor in Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Jones investigates how organizations can allocate their limited resources to maximize desired outcomes sustainably, efficiently, and resilientlyDr. Jones leads the Sustainable and Equitable Allocation of Resources, or SEAR, Lab where he leads teams working on research surrounding energy, supply

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00:30:53

Exciting Happenings in Clean Energy Spaces!

Energy Crossroads ·

2024/12/31

Welcome to Energy Crossroads, where we talk Texas clean energy. We are on a mission to learn more about how clean energy impacts a wide variety of industries. We will explore conversations with industry leaders around clean energy trends and related technology, finance, the built environment, and policy opportunities impacting your organization.This podcast is powered by HARC, an independent, environmental research nonprofit that applies science to drive energy, air, water, and resilience solutions

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00:37:33

Energy Codes 101

Energy Crossroads ·

2024/10/09

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Randy Plumlee, Energy Code Program Manager for the South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER), the newest regional energy efficiency organization which aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced building systems and energy efficient products and services in Texas and Oklahoma. He’s a native Texan but loves to travel and see new places. Give him a Paloma, a pool, and family and he’ll want for nothing more. (You have to

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00:24:23

Navigating a Just Energy Transition

Energy Crossroads ·

2024/10/01

Welcome to Energy Crossroads, where we talk Texas clean energy. This podcast is powered by HARC, an independent research hub analysis on energy, air, and water issues to people seeking scientific answers, and is underwritten by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), and our sponsor, the Mitchell Foundation. This special episode of Energy Crossroads, is a crossover with the podcast, ESG Decoded. In this conversation Marina Badoian-Kriticos and Emma Cox, Executive Vice President of Commercial

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00:40:14

Resilient Built Environments

Energy Crossroads ·

2024/09/27

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Rives Taylor, FAIA, LEED Fellow, and Gensler’s Global Design Resilience Co-Leader & Principal. He is a recognized global expert in resilient, high-performance, and sustainable design and has been a faculty member of both Rice University and the University of Houston for 30 years. Rives has authored more than 150 articles for diverse publications like ULI’s Urban Land, WIRED, Fast Company, and Texas Architect and has been an invited speaker

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00:22:00

Innovative Clean Energy Projects

Energy Crossroads ·

2024/09/27

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Dr. Margaret Cook, Deputy Director – Climate Equity and Resilience for HARC. In this role, she develops and manages HARC’s Climate Equity Initiative and supports community engagement and community benefits priorities within HARC projects. Dr. Cook is also passionate about community resilience and making science accessible to the public. Prior to working at HARC, Dr. Cook worked on improving water recycling in the oil and gas industry with the

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00:25:52

Energy Resiliency & Equity Initiatives

Energy Crossroads ·

2024/09/24

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by John Hall, President & CEO at HARC. John has had a very distinguished career working in public, private and nonprofit sectors, including serving as Chairman of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. He also held a variety of clean energy and climate equity leadership roles at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Governmental legislation and investments have created significant opportunities for the state of Texas to become more

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00:36:15

Houston Energy Transition With Jane Stricker

Energy Crossroads ·

2024/09/23

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Jane Stricker, Senior Vice President, Energy Transition & Executive Director, Houston Energy Transition Initiative, The Greater Houston Partnership. Jane is responsible for leading the Partnership’s initiative to leverage Houston’s energy leadership to accelerate global solutions for a low-carbon future. Jane is also a contributing faculty member of the University of Houston’s Center for Carbon Management in Energy, a Regional Advisory

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00:35:53

Residential Solar Financing

Energy Crossroads ·

2024/09/20

Welcome to Energy Crossroads, where we talk Texas clean energy. This podcast is powered by HARC, an independent research hub analysis on energy, air, and water issues to people seeking scientific answers, and is underwritten by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), and our new sponsor, the Mitchell Foundation. In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Jordan Fruge, a national leader in the renewable energy and solar industries and founder and President of Fastrac Energy

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00:41:52

Texas Legislative Round Up with Michael Jewell

Energy Crossroads ·

2021/08/13

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Michael Jewell, the Managing Attorney of Jewell and Associates. Michael is a government affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience in and with Texas Government. He helps national and international corporations and organizations shape public policy positions with state legislators, key executive officials, and state regulatory agencies, including testifying before state legislative committees.We discuss a subject that is still a

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00:29:42

Bridging the Green Divide in Texas

Energy Crossroads ·

2021/05/28

In this episode ofEnergy Crossroads, we are joined byDana Harmon, the executive director of TexasEnergy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI). Dana has spent over 15 years working in the energy and consumer products space, and TEPRI is dedicated to inspiring lasting energy solutions for low-income communities. Leveraging Dana’s expertise, we explore how affordable clean energy solutions can help bridge the green divide. In Texas, the impact of Winter Storm Uri (coupled with issues related to the

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00:39:18

Community Solar in the Lone Star State

Energy Crossroads ·

2021/04/30

In this episode of Energy Crossroads, we are joined by Ariane Beck PhD, a Research Fellow in the Energy Systems Transformation Research Group at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Ariane has nearly two decades of experience studying novel and innovative technologies ranging from devices to smart grids. Community solar programs are a relative newcomer to the clean energy stage. Our discussion centers around the increasing presence of these programs, and the

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