Best Wes Ashworth Podcasts (2025)

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

5d ago43:03

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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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How to be Health Secretary, With Wes Streeting MP 48:12

6d ago48:12

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins Gloria and Jonathan and talks about why Health Secretary is such an important job in a Labour government, why anti-obesity jabs could be a game changer but come with risks and his battles with striking doctors. --- This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company…

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

12d ago47:18

47:18

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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How do political journalists get their stories, with Patrick Maguire 42:28

13d ago42:28

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Patrick Maguire - the times chief political commentator talks about why politicians give him information, explains what ‘off the record’ and ‘on background’ mean to journalists, how politicians should do a journalists lunch, and who his favourite is to be next Labour leader --- This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communicati…

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

19d ago44:58

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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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How to be Shadow Chancellor, with Mel Stride MP 36:03

20d ago36:03

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In this episode, Mel Stride talks to Gloria and Jonathan about how to be shadow chancellor, his relationship with Rachel Reeves and standing in for Kemi Badenock at PMQS --- This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at [email protected] Ho…

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

26d ago46:45

46:45

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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Is there life after politics? with Gillian Keegan 40:35

27d ago40:35

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In this episode, Gloria and Jonathan speak to former Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and our question of the week is whether there is life after politics. She discusses the night she lost her seat, being caught saying the F word, introducing Sir Nicholas Soames to chips and gravy, and her perspective on why MPs rather than party members should c…

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

1M ago49:01

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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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Looking back on one year of a Labour Govt., with Lucy Powell MP 35:00

1M ago35:00

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Leader of the House Lucy Powell joins Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth to reflect on Labour’s first anniversary, her plans to modernise Parliament and her monthly meetings with the King --- This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@…

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

1M ago45:36

45:36

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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How to be Cabinet Secretary, with Simon Case 48:46

1M ago48:46

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Britain’s most senior civil servant, who served the last four British Prime Ministers, opens up about Westminster group think, why he stopped voting in General Elections and whether Whitehall officials have a duty to meet Nigel Farage ahead of the next election. --- This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. …

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

2M ago45:41

45:41

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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How to be a new MP, with Natalie Fleet MP 39:30

2M ago39:30

39:30

Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth talk to Natalie Fleet, Labour MP for Bolsover, as she approaches a year in Parliament. She talks about her campaign to stop the perpetrators of rape having access to those children conceived of the rape, why the Government has to reform welfare and having to wait to be given formal permission to remove her jack…

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

2M ago45:22

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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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Can you be a carer and be a leading politician with leader of the Liberal Democrat’s Ed Davey 43:13

2M ago43:13

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Politics Inside Out returns for a fourth episode. Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth ask leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey on whether it’s possible to be a carer and a politician. Plus, whether there’s any campaigning stunt he wouldn’t do and he has some harsh words for Donald Trump. --- This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the s…

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

2M ago42:42

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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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What’s it like to be the party with political momentum, with Reform UK’s Deputy Leader Richard Tice MP 40:52

2M ago40:52

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Politics Inside Out returns for a third episode. Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth ask Reform UK’s Richard Tice how it feels like to be the party with momentum, and whether they may have peaked too soon. --- This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them …

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

2M ago43:38

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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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Why do MPs set up internal party groupings? With Jo White 42:24

2M ago42:24

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Gloria and Jonathan talk to Jo White, chair of the Red Wall group of Labour MPs, about why she came into politics --- This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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

2M ago37:16

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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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What's It Like To Hold A Great Office of State? With James Cleverly 40:58

3M ago40:58

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The first episode of Politics Inside Out sees former Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tell us what it’s like to hold two of the biggest jobs in government. Brought to you in association with Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Politics Inside Out series intro 1:32

3M ago1:32

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Westminster insiders Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth introduce their new podcast which lifts the lid on politics in the UK. Join them every week as they talk to the people who really know how Westminster works. Brought to you in association with Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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

3M ago45:51

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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

3M ago42:02

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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

3M ago48:05

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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

3M ago41:13

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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

4M ago44:00

44:00

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

4M ago44:40

44:40

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

4M ago42:56

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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

4M ago46:46

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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

5M ago45:51

45:51

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

5M ago42:24

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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

5M ago44:40

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

5M ago39:29

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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

6M ago46:21

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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…

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Breaking Barriers in Renewable Energy: Kimberlee Centera on Risk, Leadership & Empowering Women in Cleantech 44:20

6M ago44:20

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Kimberlee Centera, CEO of TerraPro Solutions, a trailblazer in renewable energy risk management and a fierce advocate for women in cleantech. With over 24 GW of solar, wind, and energy storage projects under her leadership, Kimberlee has built a company that not only miti…

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Building Solar for the Toughest Terrains: Vishal Lala on Polar Racking’s Innovation & Expansion 45:33

6M ago45:33

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Vishal Lala, CEO of Polar Racking, to explore how this industry leader is revolutionizing solar racking solutions for some of the most challenging environments. From extreme frost conditions in Canada to hurricane-force winds in the Caribbean, Polar Racking is …

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Revolutionizing Renewable Energy: Craig Wood on Vast's Groundbreaking Solar Thermal Technology 43:43

6M ago43:43

43:43

Dive into the world of concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) with this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy. Wes Ashworth sits down with Craig Wood, CEO of Vast, to explore how this Australian innovator is revolutionizing renewable energy through cutting-edge solar thermal technology. Key Highlights: Vast Energy’s Vision: Learn how …

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Navigating Canada's Renewable Future: Legal Challenges, First Nations Partnerships & Battery Storage 47:08

6M ago47:08

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we dive deep into the intricacies of Canada's renewable energy landscape with two legal experts making waves in clean energy. Our guests, Kevin Mehi and Brady Chapman from MLT Aikins, share their unique insights into the intersection of renewable energy and law in Canada, focusing on the …

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TruGrid's Blueprint for Renewable Energy Success: Mastering BESS, Integration, and Innovation 44:29

7M ago44:29

44:29

In this episode, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Jody Snodgrass, CEO of TruGrid, and Ramanj Pamidi, Senior VP of Integration, Commissioning, and Corporate IT. TruGrid is revolutionizing renewable energy with innovative battery energy storage systems (BESS), seamless integration techniques, and cutting-edge construction strategies. Together, they s…

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Dan Balaban of Greengate: Powering Canada's Renewable Revolution 41:22

7M ago41:22

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In this must-listen episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth interviews Dan Balaban, the co-founder and CEO of Greengate Power, a leader in Canada’s renewable energy transformation. With over $2 billion in renewable energy projects, including Canada’s largest wind and solar installations, Greengate is shaping the futur…

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From Coal Mines to Hydrogen Hubs: Lynn Lyon's Blueprint for a Cleaner Energy Future 43:28

7M ago43:28

43:28

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we dive deep into the energy transition with Lynn Lyon, a thought leader whose career spans traditional energy and clean technologies. With over 250,000 followers and a history of impactful projects in hydrogen, renewable natural gas, and clean fuel technologies, Lynn shares her remarkabl…

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David Felix: How SolaREIT is Redefining Renewable Energy One Acre at a Time 44:05

8M ago44:05

44:05

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with David Felix, Senior Vice President of Business Development at SolaREIT, to uncover how land financing innovations are accelerating the renewable energy transition. David brings a unique perspective, combining engineering expertise, project development expe…

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Investing in the Future: Todd Crescenzo of Clear Creek on Scaling Sustainable Innovation 45:27

8M ago45:27

45:27

In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth takes a deep dive with Todd Crescenzo, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Clear Creek Investments. Todd unpacks his 25+ years of experience in sustainable investing, highlighting how his firm is reshaping the renewable energy landscape through a multi-stage…

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Sustainable Energy Revolution: Bernard Brown on Hydrogen, Waste-to-Energy, and the Future 45:02

8M ago45:02

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In this episode of Green Giants, we sit down with Bernard Brown, COO of Empire Diversified Energy and a trailblazer in sustainable innovation. With a career spanning over two decades in both public and private sectors, Bernard shares his vision for transforming the energy landscape through groundbreaking waste-to-energy projects, hydrogen productio…

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Why George Hershman of SOLV Energy Is Bullish on Solar: The Economics Driving Growth 46:30

8M ago46:30

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In this episode of the Green Giants Podcast, host Wes Ashworth welcomes George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy, to discuss the economic forces driving the solar industry’s explosive growth. This conversation reveals why solar energy is thriving, regardless of political shifts. SOLV Energy has built over 15 gigawatts of solar projects, making it the to…

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Secrets Behind Georgia's Renewable Energy Success – A Talk with Commissioner Tim Echols 45:26

9M ago45:26

45:26

In this engaging episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Commissioner Tim Echols, Vice Chair of the Georgia Public Service Commission. Known for his pivotal role in Georgia's energy landscape, Tim shares the strategic moves that have turned the state into a renewable energy powerhouse. From pioneering s…

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The Road to Renewables: Doug Smith on Hampton Roads’ Clean Energy Journey 43:30

9M ago43:30

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth talks with Doug Smith, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance, about how Hampton Roads, Virginia, is emerging as a renewable energy hub. Doug shares pivotal moments in the region’s shift from traditional energy to offshore wind and other renewable sectors, reshaping Hampto…

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EDF Renewables’ Tristan Grimbert on Solving Clean Energy’s Biggest Challenges 44:31

9M ago44:31

44:31

In this episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF Renewables North America, a leader in the renewable energy space for nearly two decades. Since joining EDF in 2004, Grimbert has driven the company’s remarkable 14-fold growth, overseeing a diverse portfolio of 18 GW of clean energy projects…

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