In this episode of Alternative Power Plays, hosts Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis engage in a conversation with Aliya Bagewadi, the U.S. Director of Strategy Partnerships at Allume Energy. She discusses how Allume Energy is transforming solar access for apartment renters.

Aliya shares more about the company’s origins in Australia and its mission to promote energy equity as it expands to markets in the U.S. and Europe. Throughout the episode, she highlights the benefits of Allume Energy for renters, who can see energy bill reductions of 40-60% with the company’s technology. Meanwhile, building owners benefit from lower operating costs, new revenue streams, and increased property value.

Aliya provides insights into Allume’s market focus, targeting Illinois and D.C. due to favorable incentives, as well as the company's plans to integrate energy storage for enhanced grid resilience. The episode concludes with Aliya emphasizing the importance of education and collaboration with utilities, cities, and community partners to drive adoption and scale their mission of providing clean energy access for renters.

To learn more about Allume Energy, visit: https://allumeenergy.com/us/
To learn more about Aliya Bagewadi, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliyabagewadi
To learn more about Alan Seltzer, visit: https://www.bipc.com/alan-seltzer⁠
To learn more about John Povilaitis, visit: ⁠https://www.bipc.com/john-povilaitis

In this episode of Alternative Power Plays, hosts Alan Seltzer and Elizabeth Rosentel, a senior advisor in Buchanan's state government relations group, interview Pennsylvania State House Representative Greg Vitali, who has dedicated decades to environmental and energy issues. As the first legislator in Pennsylvania to introduce climate change legislation and propose a severance tax on natural gas, Representative Vitali shares his journey from community environmental activism to chairing the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.

This episode covers the challenges and opportunities in advancing renewable energy policies, as well as the political dynamics of Pennsylvania’s energy landscape. The trio explore community solar, net metering, electric vehicle infrastructure, and the changing demand for electricity.

Representative Vitali emphasizes the obstacles posed by bipartisan governance, the influence of industry and labor unions, and the urgent need for climate action in light of evolving federal and state dynamics.

To learn more about Pennsylvania State House Representative Greg Vitali: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?id=210
To learn more about Alan Seltzer, visit: https://www.bipc.com/alan-seltzer⁠
To learn more about Elizabeth Rosentel: https://www.bipc.com/elizabeth-a.-rosentel

In this episode of Alternative Power Plays, hosts Alan Selter and John Povilaitis explore the future of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure with John Taggart, President and Co-founder of WeaveGrid. WeaveGrid is transforming the electrification of transportation by optimizing EV charging for utilities, EV manufacturers, and owners. During the discussion, Taggart shares insights on the company's software solutions, which aim to balance the increased load on electric grids with the need for renewable energy sources. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in integrating EVs into the grid, the importance of policy and regulatory support, and how WeaveGrid is leading the way for a more sustainable and efficient transportation system.

Join us as we examine how digital infrastructure can support the transition to electric mobility and the broader implications for the energy sector.

To learn more about WeaveGrid, visit: https://www.weavegrid.com/
To learn more about John Povilaitis, visit: ⁠https://www.bipc.com/john-povilaitis⁠
To learn more about Alan Seltzer, visit: ⁠https://www.bipc.com/alan-seltzer