The Renewable Generation

Ethics in Business pt. 2

In this week's episode of The Renewable Generation we discuss diversity in the energy business from ethics, economic, and political perspectives. Somehow amongst all of this we find time to bring up Zac Efron and, yet again, Elon Musk.

Ethics in Business pt. 1

In this episode, the gang discusses what it means to be a company leading on sustainability in 2020, which companies are earning their stripes, and which have some work to do.

Biden - Bernie Climate Coalition

This week on The Renewable Generation, the gang discusses the Democrats' attempts to bring progressive and centrist members of the party together with the Biden - Bernie climate coalition. The gang also discusses the recent successes in halting further pipeline construction, particularly the Dakota Access Pipeline which was controversially set to be built over Sioux land. 

What Does America Mean to You?

In this episode, we discuss complex feelings in regard to our nationality as Americans. The conversation feels chaotic throughout, but moments of insight and clarity shine through every so often. What's more American than that?

The Grid pt. 2

We discuss the regulatory policies that have shaped the US power grid and predict how the grid may evolve in the future with the introduction of microgrids, smart grids, and expanded interconnection. 

The Grid pt. 1

We discuss the history of the centralized electric grid and how its paradigms are shifting as more renewables and distributed energy resources come onto the grid. We also affirm environmental justice's role in this transition. 

Electric Vehicles

In this episode of The Renewable Generation, it's just the OG gang -- and we're talking about electric vehicles. CW: Elon Musk.

Chicago Eco House ft. Quilen Blackwell

In this episode we interview the President and Co-Founder of Chicago Eco House, Quilen Blackwell. Chicago Eco House's mission is to train inner-city youth in sustainable social enterprises to alleviate poverty. The Eco House has won several awards for its work including the UL Innovation Education Award, Delta Institute BOOST Award, and the Keep Chicago Beautiful Community Vision Award. Website linked below!

https://www.chicagoecohouse.org/

Black Lives Matter and Environmental Justice ft. Serena Patel

Black Lives Matter. Police brutality is just the most egregious example of systemic racism rearing its head today, but the issues go much deeper. Systemic racism includes environmental racism and racial justice includes environmental justice. In this episode, we discuss recent instances of police brutality, the role of an ally in the fight for racial and environmental justice, and get a history lesson on environmental justice from our friend, Serena Patel.

How to Create Your Dream Job in Sustainability ft. Holly Beale!

In this episode we host our first ever guest -- Holly Beale! Holly is a Program Manager for Datacenter Environmental Sustainability at Microsoft and was recognized on Green Biz's 30 Under 30 list in 2019. We ask her how she started working in sustainability and about the mentors and lessons that shaped her path.