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This episode was made possible thanks to the support of Solar Alliance. In the episode, host Cortney Piper interviewed three representatives from two organizations about an incredible solar and storage project in Tennessee. Thank you to Chris Staackmann, Head of Operations of AESSEAL North America, and Solar Alliance’s President & CEO Brian Timmons and General Manager U.S. Jon Hamilton, for coming on the show.

They spoke about completing AESSEAL's solar and storage project, the first of its kind in Tennessee, and highlighted the company’s leadership as a multinational company and Solar Alliance's unique, continued progress in the commercial market segment.

AESSEAL's project serves as inspiration for other foreign and domestic-owned manufacturers looking to advance their corporate mandates focused on renewable energy and sustainability. TAEBC recently awarded AESSEAL with the 2024 Thomas B. Ballard Advanced Energy Leadership Award.

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Host Cortney Piper speaks with Anca Timofte, CEO and co-founder of Holocene, a company focused on direct air capture technology and carbon removal. Anca shares her journey from Romania to becoming an entrepreneur in the climate tech space, highlighting her experiences in chemical engineering and business school.

The discussion covers the importance of direct air capture in addressing climate change, the significance of partnerships with companies like Google, and the role of government and utilities in supporting carbon removal efforts. Anca also discusses Holocene's future plans, including developing a demonstration facility.

Learn more about TAEBC and Holocene. To learn more about how carbon removal is a game-changer for utilities on the path to net zero, read this Carbon Business Development Council report.

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Join host Cortney Piper for an insightful conversation with Dale Harrigle, Chief Engineer, Tire Development – Consumer Replacement, Bridgestone Americas. Dale discusses his decades-long career at Bridgestone and shares pivotal industry milestones, from the revolutionary introduction of silica in tire manufacturing to Bridgestone’s impressive global expansion.

Hear about how the rise of electric vehicles is impacting tire technology and learn about Bridgestone’s cutting-edge innovations, including PeakLife and Enlighten technologies. Dale also highlights Bridgestone’s commitment to sustainability, such as harnessing guayule as a renewable rubber source and earning ISCC Plus certification.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about automotive advancements and sustainable solutions.

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Thank you to the WastAway team for making this episode possible. Host Cortney Piper had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Brown, CEO of WastAway, a green tech company that takes something the world doesn’t want – municipal solid waste – and converts it into something the world needs.

WastAway—Waste-Away with no E—is an advanced energy leader. Its multi-patented system transforms municipal solid waste into valuable biofuels, achieving an impressive 85% landfill diversion.

Mark has been at the helm of this company for nearly two decades, leading design, construction, and project development efforts to revolutionize waste management. Please tune in to the episode to hear more about WastAway and its new waste energy facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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Host Cortney Piper interviews Mitchell Ishmael, Shift Thermal's co-founder and chief technology officer. In the episode, Mitch discusses the company's advanced thermal energy storage solution and the company milestones, including their participation in the Innovation Crossroads program.

The two discuss the benefits of cleantech entrepreneurship in Tennessee, the need for partnerships to push the boundaries of sustainability and Shift Thermal's next steps, including partnerships for field demonstration projects.

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Host Cortney Piper interviews Michael McCall, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Vice President of Environment and Sustainability and Chief Sustainability Officer, about the agency’s 2023 Sustainability Report.

They discuss how TVA prioritizes sustainability and has shifted its mindset from compliance to stewardship. This shift enabled the nation’s largest public power provider to make significant progress toward reducing emissions, increasing biodiversity, decreasing water use and improving energy efficiency—which can serve as a model for other federal agencies and utilities nationwide.

Learn more about TAEBC. Download TVA’s Sustainability Report or email sustainability@tva.gov with your questions.

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Host Cortney Piper interviews Daniel Poneman, former president and chief executive officer of Centrus Energy Corporation, United States Deputy Secretary of Energy and chief operating officer of the Department of Energy. He has worked for three United States presidents on issues ranging from nuclear nonproliferation to clean energy.

In the interview, Cortney and Daniel discuss his long career and mission to champion an all-of-the-above energy strategy. The episode includes stories and behind-the-scenes tidbits you won’t want to miss.

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Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Chris Burns, Chief Executive Officer of NOVONIX, a leading battery materials and technology company with operations in the United States and Canada.

Recently, DOE awarded NOVONIX a $100 million grant and a $103 million tax credit under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Allocation Program, or the 48C program under the Inflation Reduction Act. This funding has enabled the company to expand domestic production of high-performance synthetic graphite anode materials at its Riverside facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

In this episode, Cortney and Chris speak about these announcements and what NOVONIX is doing to enable the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

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