In this post-hiatus episode, we interview Scott Gosavi from Schneider Electric.  Scott is the Energy Manager for North America and responsible for overseeing Schneider's in-house energy management as still works with Schneider's manufacturing clientele.  Scott and I go deep on technology and how to achieve such astronomical savings.  We discuss the industry at large and future energy theory.   Scott can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaustubh-gosavi-pe-cem-cmvp-06b67426/ After a 10-month hiatus focusing on educational development, speaking events and other sustai ..read more

"We should all be aware of climate change and we must learn constantly in order to evolve and be open to innovations". These are some of the wisdom nuggets shared by our guest Gabriel Dale, Energy Manager for Electrolux Romania, who talks to us about energy efficiency in plant manufacturing. He also gives great advice for other businesses to incorporate in order to achieve more for less in the search of efficiency. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-dale ..read more

Today we discuss how to handle the large task of Corporate Level Energy Management Planning. We are joined by Anand Varahala, The Energy And Sustainability Manager of North America for Schneider Electric. Hear about the top down and bottom up approaches to strategize for these solutions to Corporate Level Energy Management Planning. Connect with Anand at https://www.linkedin.com/in/avara ..read more

In this episode, I am joined by Alex Flyod, Head of Sustainability for Lopez Foods, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Energy Program Leader.  We cover everything you need to know about where Energy Efficiency fits in to the Industrial process and how it plays into the role of Corporate Sustainability.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfloyd ..read more

Today we are walking outside of the world of energy efficiency and look at the bigger picture of our planets transition to a more sustainable energy instructor. We will also peer into the sexier side of energy efficiency, solar and energy storage to discuss what these leaps mean for society with Solar and Storage developer Tim Montague. Tim is a fellow clean tech podcaster and Business development executive who is progressively helping grow the energy transition.   cleanpowerhour.com cesnrg.com\podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleanpowerhour ..read more

A truly educational packed 43 minutes lie ahead as we interview Professional Engineer Jason Garner from Crowley Carbon and Clear Process Engineering. Jason is an individual devoted to Industrial Energy Efficiency and Climate Change, and walks us through creating an Energy Efficiency Culture within your organization. Learn the key foundational elements as well as the challenges he's faced along the way. Additional conversations around how system and process data can dynamically transform a businesses overall efficiency, how Crowley 'socializes' data and what it means to 'lead up'. Jason Garner ..read more

In this episode, VP of Energy at Loureiro Engineering, Nate Strong and I focus our conversation on three educational topics: 1) Technical Analysis Studies (aka Retro-Commissioning), everything you may want to know around them, and how the utility programs work. 2) Building system Data & Analytics - how it's captured, what's done with it, and why you should consider this for your facilities. 3) Factory 4.0 - the next big thing in Manufacturing. What is it, how it helps Industry succeed in our new economy, and why this revolution is so important to fuel smarter processes and facilities. Mr ..read more

Meg Ryan with JLL Energy and Sustainability Services takes the stage to show us the behind the scenes tactics for comprehensive energy management.  We plunge into how Portfolio energy management is approached, energy & billing data and how it's used, Greenhouse Gas Reporting, utility budgeting, Retro-commissioning, and more. Meg is the recipient of the 2020 Region III Young Energy Professional of the Year award from the Association of Energy Engineers, and volunteers her time to do good for people and planet. Meg Ryan JLL on LinkedIn https://www.us.jll.com/en/solutions/energy-and ..read more

Paul and I discuss the drivers behind energy efficiency, changes he has seen in the industry and where it's moving, as well as some good stories about the miraculous soft benefits his clients have enjoyed by implementing efficiency projects. You will learn about technology called EcoInsight, which is an Energy Service Company's dream to capture audit data and quickly turn around proposals, and provides accuracy and efficiency for customers. Paul Caplan can be reached on LinkedIn or emailed at pcaplan@wesco.com   ..read more

A great episode with Policy Analyst Nick Henner who walks us through what is happening in the Efficiency industry at large, and discusses how the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is helping drive and shape the future of EE Programs.  We discuss funding programs: Energy as a Service, and do deep dives into On-Bill and PACE financing options, as well as a bill that would allow for states to develop energy project funding programs.  Nick lays out how pricing carbon on buildings is on the cusp and the process for legislated Building Performance Standards. Check out Nick's ..read more