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S13 E5: Keeping the lights on by building a better, stronger electricity grid

How do we keep the lights on during extreme weather such as Winter Storm Yuri, the Texas ice storm of five years ago? This week's two guests lived through the debilitating storm and hope to never repeat that experience, NextGen Energy founder Kimberly Johnston and Vice President of Public Partnerships Shannon Fitzgerald O’Shea. A community energy infrastructure company focused on catalyzing public…

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S13 E4: Can AI be the catalyst for a decarbonized world?

AI is changing the shape and scope of the world as we know it. While many talk about the negatives of AI, including the energy demands, the Climate Leadership Council’s Greg Bertelsen sees an opportunity to take advantage of the largest investments being made probably in our lifetimes. Clean energy and renewables can attract significant investment to fuel AI needs, potentially making AI a force…

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S13 Ep3: We can build a strong, sustainable lucrative agricultural sector for the 21st century and beyond

Host Chelsea Henderson was recently asked to join the steering committee of the Thriving Economy Project, a coalition of members of Congress, former senior congressional aides, officials from multiple presidential administrations and leading energy and environmental policy experts. The group is collaborating on a new policy blueprint aimed at strengthening economic competitiveness, creating jobs,…

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Clip: AAF's Shuting Pomerleau explains the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

American Action Forum's Shuting Pomerleau explains what the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is and how it works.

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S13 Ep2: Virginia rejoins RGGI—but at a cost

After joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in 2021 before leaving in 2023, the state of Virginia recently re-entered the environmental pact. In this episode, Shuting Pomerleau of the American Action Forum shares research that shows the pressure Virginia is putting on itself and the utility sector, pressure borne by ratepayers, by rejoining the carbon pricing pact, while also…

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Clip: Economist Nat Keohane on keys to finding a durable policy solution to climate change

Economist Nat Keohane from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions on some of the keys to finding a durable policy solution to climate change.

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S13 Ep1: Durable climate and clean energy policy consensus is achievable

In this kickoff episode of season 13, longtime policy expert and economist Nat Keohane (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions) talks about achieving bipartisan consensus on clean energy policies from the ground up, building support with corporate America that has reverberating impacts in local communities and their economies. In particular, the American Southeast is thriving and has the…

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Clip: Host Chelsea Henderson dishes on two of her most memorable interviews, topics from season 12

Host Chelsea Henderson dishes on two of her most memorable interviews and topics from season 12 of the " EcoRight Speaks ."

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S12 Ep 18: "Best of Season 12"

Like we do at the conclusion of every season of the "EcoRight Speaks," we look back on guests from the season and highlight some of the interviews, moments and topics along the way. Host Chelsea Henderson walks us through season 12 and some of the fun we experienced. In this episode, you'll hear clips from authors Bob Eccles and Norm Leo , Alliance for Market Solutions' Alex Flint , the Niskanen…

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Clip: Carlos Curbelo said versatility and markets are the best way to make our energy demands more efficient

Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo said on this week's episode of the "EcoRight Speaks" that versatility and markets are the best way to make our energy demands more efficient.

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