Best Rob Constantine Podcasts (2025)

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Can Horizontal Boreholes Solve Nuclear's Biggest Problem? Rod Baltzer Thinks So 40:36

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What if the key to unlocking nuclear energy’s future has been buried all along? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth dives into one of the most overlooked and misunderstood challenges of the clean energy transition: nuclear waste disposal. His guest, Rod Baltzer, is a 25-year veteran of the nuclear waste in…

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The Truth About Solar Panel Waste: Inside the Recycling Revolution with Dr. Janette Freeman 47:22

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Most conversations about solar focus on growth, installation, and deployment. Far fewer address the reality on the other end of the lifecycle: what happens to millions of solar panels once they’re damaged, decommissioned, or reach the end of their usable life. In this episode, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Dr Janette Freeman, Vice President of B…

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Kimberlee Centera on Power, People, and Resilience 50:11

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When policy shocks hit and the ground shifts beneath an entire industry, real leadership is revealed. In Episode 78 of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth welcomes back Kimberlee Centera, Founder and CEO of TerraPro Solutions, one of the renewable industry’s most trusted names in risk management and project finance. Over mor…

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Building Energy, Building Trust: Steffanie Dohn on McCarthy’s Human Approach to Progress 45:54

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Episode Summary In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Steffanie Dohn, Vice President of Government Affairs at McCarthy Building Companies, shares how one of America’s most trusted EPCs is redefining what progress looks like. From reframing the national energy conversation to transforming rural economies through workforce deve…

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Melissa Rowell Ghosts Don't Do Laundry 1:07:44

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Rob's cousin Melissa Rowell comes on the show. They talk about growing up with big families in the South. Ghosts, premonitions, having a gift that you don't neccesarily want but can't ignore. The power of Cousins is strong with this one. Another family episode!!!! Enjoy!By Rob Constantine III, Melissa Rowell,

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Building The Bridge: How Emily Easley Connects Oil, Renewables, and the Future of Energy 48:09

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth welcomes Emily Easley, Founder and CEO of NOVUS Energy Advisors, for a powerful look at how oil, gas, renewables, real estate, and AI are colliding to define the next era of energy. Emily’s career bridges both sides of the energy spectrum. A sixth-generation Texan who bu…

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The Swiss Army Knife of the Grid: Energy Storage’s Rise and Redefinition 44:28

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Justin Rangooni, President and CEO of Energy Storage Canada. With a background in law, policy, and government relations, Justin has become a leading voice in one of the most dynamic and consequential sectors of the clean energy transition: energy storage. From …

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Building Solar Responsibly: Inside PCL’s People-First Growth with Andrew Moles 49:55

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What does responsible growth really look like in one of the world’s most competitive industries? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Andrew Moles, Vice President and General Manager of PCL Solar, the powerhouse EPC that’s helped deliver over 12 gigawatts of solar capacity across North Americ…

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Building the Hydrogen Economy: Brian DeBruine on Breaking the Clean Energy Logjam 45:48

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Why is hydrogen still missing from most clean energy conversations and what will finally unleash its full potential? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Brian DeBruine, founder of the Colorado Hydrogen Network and host of the Hydrogen NowCast podcast. After a 36-year career at Honeywell Aerospace, Brian ste…

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From Grid Stress to Resilience: Jae Choi on Redefining Energy Infrastructure 42:11

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The energy transition is colliding with unprecedented demand from AI data centers, fleet electrification, and fast-moving policy shifts. But are developers and operators truly prepared to make projects both technically sound and financially viable? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Jae Choi, VP…

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Jan Poetsch: Cracking the Code on Decarbonizing Industrial Heat 43:40

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Industrial heat is one of the biggest blind spots in the energy transition, yet it represents nearly 40% of all industrial emissions. From oil sands and refineries to food processing, pulp and paper, and chemicals, the challenge of decarbonizing heat is enormous. But where most see complexity, Jan Poetsch, Founder and CEO of Arder Energy, sees oppo…

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Breaking the Battery Bottleneck: ION Storage’s Path to Energy Freedom 41:59

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Batteries are the hidden bottleneck in electrification and AI. While chips get the headlines, the energy powering our devices, vehicles, and infrastructure is what ultimately sets the pace of innovation. In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Jorge Diaz Schneider, CEO of ION Storage Systems, an…

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From the Roof to the Classroom: How Schools Are Sparking the Future of Solar 44:35

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Meghan Milo, Director of Energy Solutions, Curriculum and Instruction at Madison Energy Infrastructure, to explore how solar energy is transforming far more than just rooftops. From budget relief to career readiness, schools across the country are discovering t…

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Brad Stutzman: Thriving on the Solar Coaster and Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy 40:42

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The renewable energy industry has never been a smooth ride. Policy swings, financing hurdles, shifting market sentiment, what many call the “solar coaster.” Few leaders know this rollercoaster better than Brad Stutzman, CEO of O3 Energy, a Dallas-based company pioneering commercial and industrial solar solutions. Since founding O3 Energy in 2011, B…

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From Uncertainty to Optimism: REC Solar’s Scott Therien on the Next Era of Clean Energy 47:17

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Scott Therien, Director of Strategic Partnerships at REC Solar, to explore what long-term success really looks like in commercial solar. Scott isn’t just a veteran of the solar coaster. He’s a grounded, clear-thinking voice who has helped REC Solar evolve from …

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How Vinnie Campo and Haven Energy Are Reinventing Residential Battery Storage 44:03

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Home energy storage is often misunderstood, expensive, and out of reach for most, until now. In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Vinnie Campo, Co-Founder and CEO of Haven Energy, to explore how his team is flipping the traditional model of battery ownership on its head. Drawing from his experienc…

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Unlocking Solar for Multifamily: Owen Barrett on Turning Roofs into Revenue 41:50

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Owen Barrett, clean tech entrepreneur, investor, and Founder & President of Shine to talk about the overlooked frontier in renewable energy: multifamily housing. With over a decade of hands-on experience deploying solar PV, energy storage, LED lighting, an…

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Rethinking ESG with Jim Boyle: Saving the Enterprise in a World That Needs Saving 47:21

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Jim Boyle, CEO and founder of Sustainability Roundtable Inc. (SR Inc.), a Boston-based firm that has helped nearly 100 Fortune 500 companies advance toward sustainable high performance. Boyle brings a rare trifecta of experience: high-level public service …

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AI, Policy & Power: How Nasreddine Guerfala Is Engineering the Future of Clean Energy 43:03

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Nasreddine Guerfala, Executive Vice President of Growth & DERs at Edgecom Energy and one of Canada’s 2025 Clean50 Emerging Leaders. With a career that spans continents and disciplines from engineering and legal strategy to policy influence and AI-driven en…

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Heather Taddy PARANORMAL STATE * PORTALS TO HELL 57:14

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Heather Taddy from television's Paranormal State & Portals To Hell is our guest today. Heather and I discuss her time in the field as a paranoranormal researcher. Her adventures behind and in front of the camera and the experiences she has shared.By Rob Constantine, Heather Taddy

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The Haunted Historic Caswell House Austin, Texas. 1:28:01

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Kelly Treybig Texas resident and longtime fan and current staff of the historic Caswell House resident museum and wedding venue in Austin Texas. Kelly has several stories of her first hand accounts of several spirits who currently still reside at the historic home.By Rob Constantine, Kelly Treybig

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From Rural Roots to Grid Reform: Shanelle Montana on Building Trust in Clean Energy 47:18

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Shanelle Montana, Chief Development Officer at Arevon. As one of the country's largest utility-scale renewable energy developers and operators, Arevon has nearly 200 solar, storage, and hybrid projects across the U.S. Shanelle brings two decades of experie…

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Drones, Data, and Blind Spots: Daniel Mello Guimaraes on Solar’s Path to Real Intelligence 44:58

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In Episode 61 of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Daniel Mello Guimaraes, SVP North America at Above, a pioneer in solar asset intelligence transforming how solar assets are built, monitored, and sustained. Daniel shares his remarkable journey from high-stakes finance in London to leading Boston Solar and n…

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Rewiring the Retrofit: Grant Gunnison on Zero Homes’ Mission to Digitize Home Electrification 46:45

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How do we electrify 60 million American homes without armies of contractors driving hours for in-home visits? This week on Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Grant Gunnison, founder and CEO of Zero Homes, a climate tech startup reshaping how homeowners upgrade their homes for a cleaner future. Grant’s career …

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That Haunted Ass Christmas Duck! Farah Kaleh Interview 1:55:43

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Farah Kaleh, long time listener and fan of the show comes on the pod to talk about her and her families experiences growing up in a house that was definitely haunted. Hear all about the ghosts Farah and her family saw or heard growing up. Hear about the toy Chirstmas duck that can see and in joyous carols sing out the daily presence of the house's …

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Grid 3.0: How James Richmond’s e2 Companies Is Disrupting Power as We Know It 49:01

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The electric grid we rely on was designed for a world that no longer exists. Aging infrastructure, surging demand from AI and electrification, and multi-year wait times for grid interconnection have collided to form a perfect storm. In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with James Richmond, CEO of e2 Co…

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Why Electrification Needs an Apollo Program: Mats Larsson on Coordinating the Energy Transition 45:36

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What if the biggest threat to the clean energy transition isn’t technology, but lack of coordination? In this powerful episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Mats Larsson, founder of the Global Energy Transformation Institute, to explore why electrifying global transportation requires the kind of top-d…

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Alisha's imaginary friend was a dead kid named Herman. 59:09

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Alisha Welchel a long time fan of the pod and friend of Rob's comes by for a visit. She had an imaginary friend growing up that to her seemed normal. It was only till she grew up and got a little older did she find it odd. Her friend whom she met in the cemetary down the road from her Grandmother's house. He was only a little older than her, but pr…

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The Dead Man's Clothes On The Shelf In The Closet 1:26:16

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Lisa Bowe is our guest in today's episode. The Bowe' famliy is back to discuss more about the mysterious Cousin Rhonda and more on exactly what happened that day when Brittany saw a Doppleganger impersonating her Mom. More on a couple more of Brittany's stories and some of her own here in today's episode as well. If you haven't listened to S1E9 Bri…

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Rewiring Solar: Daniel Dus on Speed, Software & the Future of Clean Energy 45:41

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What if the biggest bottleneck in clean energy wasn’t technology or financing, but how we develop and deliver projects? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Daniel Dus, Founder & CEO of Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR) and a two-decade veteran of the solar sector, whose leadership spans ove…

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Inside SolarBank: Richard Lu on Scaling Profitable, Long-Term Clean Energy Projects 45:22

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth speaks with Dr. Richard Lu, President and CEO of SolarBank Corporation. SolarBank is a publicly traded clean energy company delivering solar, storage, and EV infrastructure projects across North America and Europe. Dr. Lu brings a rare blend of global energy leadership, …

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Juwan Mass Television's Ghost Brother's Juwan Mass comes to visit the show! 1:02:51

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Juwan Mass is a paranormal investigator and the star of television's Ghost Brother's, Ghost Brother's: Haunted House Guests, Ghost Brothers: Lights Out and Fright Club. He has also been featured on Ghost Hunters, and Expedition X. He is a graduate of Clark University and is a fashion designer..Juwan lives in Atlanta, Ga. You can follow Juwan online…

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Reframing the Future: EVs, Solar Strategy & Scaling Clean Energy with Jeff Sullivan 42:42

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In this thought-provoking episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth sits down with seasoned engineering and operations leader Jeff Sullivan, whose career spans some of the most pivotal moments in solar, battery storage, and electrification. With executive experience at Tigo Energy, Applied Materials, GE, and Covalent Metrology, Jeff has helped sha…

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How GOLDBECK SOLAR is Revolutionizing North America’s Solar Market with Constantin Lindenmeyer 43:38

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Constantin Lindenmeyer, CEO of GOLDBECK SOLAR North America. GOLDBECK SOLAR is reshaping how solar infrastructure is built across North America, combining a full-lifecycle approach with deep engineering expertise to deliver smarter, faster, and more resilient solar projec…

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Beyond Solar: Agrivoltaics, Land Stewardship & the Future with Matt Horvath 37:16

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What if the future of solar energy doesn’t mean sacrificing farmland, but restoring it? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Matt Horvath, General Manager at D-Com Electric and Co-Founder of Sun Cycle Farms, to explore one of the most innovative and misunderstood models in clean energy today: agrivoltaics. M…

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Decentralizing Solar: How Civic Renewables is Scaling Local Power Nationwide 45:51

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth talks with Lee Keshishian, Founder and CEO of Civic Renewables, a company transforming how residential solar is built, scaled, and supported in the United States. With nearly two decades of experience in the solar industry, Lee has held pivotal leadership roles at SolarC…

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Scaling 28 GW: Sohan Das on Building EVS Into a Renewable Engineering Powerhouse 42:02

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In this powerhouse episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we’re joined by Sohan Das, Vice President of Renewable Energy at EVS Inc., a firm that’s gone from traditional civil engineering roots to a national leader in solar, storage, and transmission engineering. Since joining EVS in 2014, Sohan has helped grow the renewables team from…

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Energy Expansion, Workforce Innovation, and KE’s Growth Surge with Aaron Pyfferoen 48:05

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Aaron Pyfferoen, Vice President of Strategy for Renewable Energy at Knobelsdorff Enterprises (KE). With over 20 years of experience and 12+ GWs of project leadership, Aaron offers rare, field-tested insights into how the energy landscape is evolving beyond…

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Fireproofing the Future: EticaAG’s Mission to Reinvent Battery Storage with Immersion Tech 41:13

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In this episode, Wes Ashworth sits down with Matt Ward, President of EticaAG, for a deep dive into one of the most critical frontiers in clean tech today—battery safety. From the U.S. Navy’s nuclear engineering ranks to spearheading next-gen energy startups, Matt’s journey is as unconventional as it is inspiring. And his latest mission? Making lith…

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From Oil & Gas to Solar: Steve Newby on Scaling Bravo and Building a Smarter Energy Future 44:00

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Steve Newby, CEO of Bravo Infrastructure Group — a leader who made a bold leap from oil and gas to solar and is now building one of the most ambitious renewable energy platforms in the country. Bravo Infrastructure Group fully owns Sunshine Solar and Radia…

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Why is there a little boy upstairs in Ryan's empty apt? NYC Broadway actor and musician Ryan McCurdy 1:05:35

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Broadway actor, artistic director, writer, and musician Ryan McCurdy, a long time friend from my days of SCAD Savannah College Of Art & Design visits the show! Hear him tell an interesting ghost story that unfolds over the time he wassharing an apt with some roomates in Savannah. While attending school Ryan was a tour guide for a local ghost tour c…

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Leading Through Change: FTC Solar CEO Yann Brandt on Innovation, Policy, and Solar’s Next Era 44:40

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In this must-listen episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with solar industry veteran Yann Brandt, President and CEO of FTC Solar. With nearly two decades of experience across manufacturing, project development, finance, and energy storage, Yann shares deep insights into the forces shaping the future of so…

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Powering the Future: EV & Microgrid Infrastructure with Mortenson’s Brian Abeld 42:56

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Brian Abeld, Vice President and General Manager of EV and Microgrid Infrastructure at Mortenson—one of the most forward-thinking builders in the renewable energy space. As electrification accelerates and infrastructure lags behind, Brian gives a candid loo…

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Mark Little on Jotson, Energy Awareness & Why Fusion Will Transform the Global Power Landscape 46:46

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Mark Little, CEO and Founder of Jotson and former CEO of Suncor Energy, to unpack one of the most significant blind spots in energy today—consumer awareness. With over 35 years of experience spanning oil & gas, renewables, and now fusion, Mark is on a miss…

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Transforming Energy Storage: Rob Piconi on Gravity Storage, AI Demand & the Future of Clean Energy 45:51

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Rob Piconi, Chairman and CEO of Energy Vault Holdings, to discuss how gravity-based energy storage, hybrid solutions, and AI-driven power demand are shaping the future of clean energy. With the global surge in electricity consumption, particularly from AI-…

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Direct Air Capture & the Future of Carbon Removal with Aditya Bhandari, CEO of DACLab 42:24

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Direct air capture (DAC) is a groundbreaking technology that could play a critical role in the fight against climate change. But is it scalable? Is it just greenwashing? And how can it become an economically viable solution? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Aditya Bhandari, Co-Founder & C…

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Farming the Sun: Kristina Sweet on Unlocking Private Capital for Alberta’s Renewable Energy Future 44:40

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Kristina Sweet, Investment Director and Country Manager at Korkia, a global investment firm focused on accelerating the clean energy transition. With deep roots in Alberta’s energy industry, Kristina shares her journey from oil and gas to spearheading rene…

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Rocky Warde New Orleans specter still receiving guests in his grand old house. 1:20:13

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By Rob Constantine, Rocky Warde

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Unlocking the Future of Energy Storage: Policy, Market Growth & Grid Resilience with Jason Burwen 39:29

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Energy storage is the backbone of the clean energy transition, but what does it take to scale it effectively? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Jason Burwen, VP of Policy & Strategy at GridStor, to explore the rapid growth of battery storage, the policies driving its expansion, and the cha…

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Scaling Clean Energy: Michael Rucker on Wind, Solar & the Future of Scout Clean Energy 46:21

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Michael Rucker, Founder & CEO of Scout Clean Energy, a company leading the charge in wind, solar, and energy storage development. With 1,200 MW of operational projects and a 19 GW pipeline spanning 24 states, Scout is shaping the future of clean energy through strategic i…