We need more energy!…Or do we? Energy is undeniably a driving force behind our modern standard of living. From refrigerators that keep our food fresh to cars that transport us quickly, and air conditioning that regulates our comfort, our reliance on energy continues to grow. However, the notion that more energy automatically equates to a better life is flawed, and […]
TSL:SFN – Follow-Up w/ Veeral Hardev
If you missed the first episode with Veeral, go back and check it out! Veeral Hardev is the VP of Strategy at Ubiquitous Energy, a company that is becoming the world leader in transparent solar technology, aka clear solar panels! Last time he was on the show, he decided to take on a sustainability challenge. Let’s hear how it went, […]
TSL: SFN – Upgrading Infrastructure w/ Javad Mohammadi
Javad Mohammadi is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include multi-agent optimization and machine learning in networked cyber-physical systems, including smart grid-interactive buildings, power grid, and electrified transportation systems. In short, he’s solving problems and figuring out how to make our electric grids smarter […]
TSL:SFN Special Episode – The Inflation Reduction Act w/ Joshua Spodek
Inflation Reduction Act just passed through the senate, house, and is now heading for President Biden’s desk. Today we’re going to talk about what’s in it, and then have a discussion on sustainability and whether this bill is making us more sustainable or not with Joshua Spodek, Author of Leadership Step by Step, Professor at NYU, and probably the most […]
TSL: SFN – Conservatives for Clean Energy w/ Steve Melink
Steve Melink is the Forbes Books author of Fusion Capitalism: A Clean Energy Vision For Conservatives, and founder/CEO of Melink Corporation, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based company considered a pioneer in renewable energy solutions for the commercial building industry. He also is a national speaker on sustainability, clean energy and zero-energy buildings, and has consulted with federal and state legislators. So often […]
TSL: SFN – Clearly Renewable w/ Veeral Hardev
Veeral Hardev is the VP of Strategy at Ubiquitous Energy. He has over a decade of experience commercializing novel nano-materials products for the electronics industry. Why’s that important? Because Ubiquitous Energy and the group of MIT and MSU scientists that started it, are looking for new ways to reduce humanity’s carbon footprint by seamlessly integrating solar power technology into everyday […]
More Renewable Energy with IGS Energy – Jen Bowden and Joe Haugen from IGS Energy, Part 2
Jen Bowden and Joe Haugen from IGS Energy both took on sustainability challenges the last time they were on the show, discussing renewable energy and the Texas blackouts. Curious to see how their challenges went? What did they learn from the attempt? Only one way to find out! Listen in! Find IGS Energy online: https://www.igs.com/ Donate to This Sustainable Life: […]
TSL: Solve For Nature – 007: Steve Melink, Part 1
Many large companies are transitioning to renewable/clean energy as the world confronts climate change. But what about the small and medium-sized companies that may not have the money to switch to renewable energy? What are the benefits to convince them? Business owners have concerns about the up-front expenses of switching to clean energy, but those concerns are outweighed by the […]
TSL: Solve For Nature – 005: IGS Energy’s Jen Bowden and Joe Haugen, Part 1
Today, I talked with Jen Bowden and Joe Haugen from IGS Energy, a company that is building a sustainable energy future for a healthier planet. We discussed the state of America’s current renewable energy resources, what renewables mean for a sustainability-focused future, and the Texas blackouts of February, 2021. IGS Energy is on the forefront of tackling climate change, but […]