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Pirates of CleanTech
Lucas Finco
32 episodes
5 days ago
Lucas Finco and Eric Planey discuss each week's news in Clean Energy.
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Lucas Finco and Eric Planey discuss each week's news in Clean Energy.
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Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Fab Solar Tech Ep61

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of June 6th, 2023. Our guest is Janette Freeman of Fabtech Solutions, a solar panel recycling company.

https://fabtech.net/

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0:00 Introduction

0:28 Janette Freeman 28:08 Eric's Articles 39:25 Lucas's Articles 45:23 Closing Links: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/03/electric-vehicles-early-adopter-petrol-car-ev-environment-rowan-atkinson

|https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/05/16/the-hydrogen-stream-green-hydrogen-market-could-hit-850-billion-in-2050/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/05/17/from-luxury-to-necessity-how-data-can-help-democratize-green-buildings/

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/08/abandoned-coal-mines-may-be-gold-mines-for-geothermal-energy.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/13/recycling-end-of-life-solar-panel-wind-turbine-is-big-waste-business.html

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/carbon-neutrality-china-carbon-capture-projects

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2 years ago
49 minutes 3 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Pirates IN the Caribbean 2 - The Sequeal Ep60

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of May 18th, 2023. Our guests are Kyle Fleming, Director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office and Megan Grant, Senior Energy Engineer at the VIEO. https://energy.vi.gov/

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0:00 Introduction 1:15 Kyle and Megan from VEIO 40:45 Closing

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2 years ago
46 minutes 15 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Pirates IN the Carribbean Ep59

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of April 22nd, 2023. https://twitter.com/cleanpirates

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0:00 Introduction 4:10 Lucas's Articles 10:43 Eric's Articles 21:48 Closing Links: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-17/pentagon-calls-biden-wind-farm-plans-problematic-for-us-military

https://www.reuters.com/legal/fema-sued-over-lack-renewables-rebuilding-puerto-ricos-power-grid-2023-04-12/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/us/california-solar-panels-canals.html

https://thedriven.io/2023/04/21/worlds-largest-battery-maker-announces-major-breakthrough-in-battery-density/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2023/04/12/equatic-startup-co2-green-hydrogen/

https://stcroixsource.com/2023/04/20/vieo-breaks-ground-on-solar-and-battery-micro-grid-to-enhance-energy-resilience-at-hurricane-shelters/

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2 years ago
24 minutes

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Clean Progress Ep58

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of March 28th, 2023. https://twitter.com/cleanpirates https://anchor.fm/poct Please support us! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poct/support0:00 Introduction

7:30 Eric's Article 10:30 Lucas's Article 14:00 Cars 20:30 Climate Deniers 24:30 Closing Links: https://cleanenergycanada.org/a-net-zero-canada-will-see-700000-more-energy-jobs-than-exist-today-as-clean-energy-job-gains-outpace-fossil-fuel-declines-report/

https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/these-two-affordable-classics-reveal-80s-america-and-germany-at-their-best/

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/climate-change/energy-subsidies

https://cleantechnica.com/2022/11/03/hey-bret-stephens/

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2 years ago
29 minutes 32 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Brooklyn Calling Ep57

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco meet with 3 startups from Innovate UK from NYU's Urban Future Lab.  

http://ufl.nyc
http://smpnetworks.com/
https://www.teknobuilt.com/
https://electricmiles.com/
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0:00 Introduction
1:05 UFL and Innovate UK
9:30 SMP Networks
17:45 Teknobuilt
28:25 Electric Miles
39:50 Closing

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2 years ago
42 minutes 19 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - 2022 Recap of Recaps Ep56

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of December 30th, 2022. 

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0:00 Introduction
4:05 Eric's Articles
19:41 Lucas's Articles
31:54 Closing  

Links: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/19/new-york-emissions-climate-change-00074600
https://www.greenbiz.com/article/green-construction-tech-firms-enjoy-vc-investment-boom https://www.eenews.net/articles/offshore-wind-in-2022-billions-in-bids-and-new-confidence/
https://agfundernews.com/how-agrifood-corporates-defined-regenerative-agriculture-in-2022
https://www.energy-storage.news/energy-storage-news-top-10-news-stories-of-the-year-2022/
https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2022-12-29/doom-isnt-inevitable-my-top-10-climate-lessons-from-2022-boiling-point

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2 years ago
41 minutes 37 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Fusion Badgers Ep55

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of December 15th, 2022.  Our guest is Stephanie Diem, Assistant Professor of Fusion Physics at the University of Wisconsin.


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0:00 Introduction

0:54 Stephanie Diem

22:00 Fusion Discovery Articles

26:10 Closing


Links:

https://usfusionenergy.org/

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/scientists-achieve-breakthrough-nuclear-fusion

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/12/14/fusion-power-wont-be-widespread-for-at-least-a-decade.html

https://news.wisc.edu/federally-funded-upgrade-reenergizes-fusion-experiment/

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2 years ago
27 minutes 19 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Buzzed 4 Lightyear Ep54

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of December 10th, 2022.

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0:00 Introduction
4:08 Eric's Articles
24:02 Lucas's Articles
33:40 Closing 

Links: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/airbus-unveils-hydrogen-engine
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-agrees-help-poorer-nations-address-climate-change-at-cop-27-2022-11
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/sale-jumpstarts-floating-offshore-wind-power-us-waters-rcna60230
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/construction-starts-on-4-8m-agtech-innovation-centre-at-ucd-lyons-farm-738773
https://electrek.co/2022/11/30/lightyear-wins-race-to-market-with-start-of-solar-ev-production-in-finland/
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=54939
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=54819
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=54739
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=54559
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=54479

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2 years ago
36 minutes 9 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Charging HEVOlution Ep53

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of November 22nd, 2022.  Our guest is Jeremy McCool, Founder and CEO of HEVO, a wireless EV charging startup.  

https://hevo.com/
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0:00 Introduction
1:30 Jeremey McCool
53:50 Closing

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2 years ago
58 minutes 46 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - We're #5! Why? Ep52

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of November 16th, 2022.

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0:00 Introduction
4:20 Eric's Articles
19:31 Lucas's Articles
29:38 Closing 

Links: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/01/us-and-uae-sign-strategic-partnership-deal-to-spur-100-billion-in-clean-energy-investment-.html https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Newsroom/2022-Announcements/2022-11-09-GOVERNOR-HOCHUL-ANNOUNCES-MORE-THAN-3-7-MILLION-TO-BRING-CLIMATE-TECH-MANUFACTURING https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/12/green-hydrogen-project-aims-to-decarbonize-europes-industrial-north.html https://www.opb.org/article/2022/11/11/oregon-state-university-plans-to-develop-a-battery-that-would-not-rely-on-rare-minerals/ https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/utilities/hawaii-moves-to-time-varying-smart-rates-for-most-utility-customers https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ferc-transmission-reform-biden-climate-goals-stall-miso-solutions/633664/

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2 years ago
33 minutes 7 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - H Street Blues EP51

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the  most interesting clean energy news stories of Obtober 15th, 2022.  

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0:00 Introduction
5:32 Eric's Articles
22:50 Lucas's Articles
33:00 Closing  

Links:  https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/analysis/liebreich-hydrogen-is-starting-to-look-like-an-economic-bubble-and-here-s-why/2-1-1334006 

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/10/14/flooded-teslas-catch-fire-after-hurricane-ian/

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2022/10/inflation-reduction-act-climate-economy/671659/  

https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/usa-competitive-advantage-in-key-emerging-clean-tech  

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/03/solarcycle-partners-with-sunrun-to-recycle-and-re-use-old-solar-panels.html  

https://fortune.com/2022/10/06/low-mississippi-river-waters-deepen-europe-energy-crisis-coal/

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3 years ago
35 minutes 48 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Grid & Bacon with Jigar Ep50

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of September 20th, 2022.  Our guest is Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy.


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0:00 Introduction

1:20 Jigar Shah

34:00 Eric's Articles

50:56 Lucas's Articles

56:15 Closing


Links:

https://www.thestar.com/business/mars/2022/08/23/cleantech-could-be-a-100-trillion-market-so-where-are-all-the-investors.html?rf

https://www.svb.com/industry-insights/hardware-frontier-technology/construction-tech-startups-the-vc-funding-journey

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/world/can-green-hydrogen-save-planet 

https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/09/20220912-sandia.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62892013

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3 years ago
1 hour 14 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Season 5 Preview - Ep49.5

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of September 15th, 2022.

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0:00 Introduction

3:25 Eric's Article

10:10 Lucas's Article

15:20 Closing

Links:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/13/why-toyota-the-worlds-largest-automaker-isnt-all-in-on-evs.html

https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7z3yq/this-man-is-trying-to-put-mirrors-in-space-to-generate-solar-power-at-night

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3 years ago
18 minutes 19 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Cut-less Supreme Ep49

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of July 10th, 2022.  

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0:00 Introduction
3:37 Lucas's Articles
20:51 Eric's Articles
34:10 Closing  

Links: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/06/europe-natural-gas-nuclear-are-green-energy-in-some-circumstances-.html https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/07/05/massachusestts-climate-change-timeline https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/blackstone-announces-400-million-investment-in-xpansiv-the-leading-global-carbon-and-environmental-commodities-exchange-platform/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/energyinnovation/2022/06/29/clean-energy-jobs-are-booming-making-up-for-rising-fossil-fuel-unemployment/?sh=2791bd021c13 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/07/underwater-turbine-technology-clean-energy-source/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/france-to-nationalize-energy-giant-edf-to-help-it-combat-europes-energy-crisis-11657119239 https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-1530_n758.pdf

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3 years ago
35 minutes 54 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - GREEN Waves of Grain Ep48

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of June 17th , 2022.  Our guest is Katrina Stanislaw Head of Business Development & Partnerships at AgriDigital.  

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0:00 Introduction
1:10 Katrina Stanislaw
32:33 Eric's Articles
39:30 Lucas's Articles
46:00 Closing  

Links: 

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/us-needs-tom-ridge-climate-eric-planey 

https://startupgenome.com/article/global-agtech-and-new-food-ranking-top-25-plus-10-runners-up 

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/engineers-look-to-river-and-ocean-currents-for-clean-energy/ 

https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2022/05/finland-green-party-nuclear/ 

https://www.energy.gov/articles/president-biden-invokes-defense-production-act-accelerate-domestic-manufacturing-clean 

https://world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/US-and-Canadian-regulators-complete-joint-review-o 

https://www.autonews.com/editorial/big-chevy-bolt-price-cut-may-be-turning-point-auto-industry

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3 years ago
47 minutes 5 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Kauai Flow-OH! Ep47

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of May 24th, 2022.  

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0:00 Introduction
10:22 Lucas's Articles
20:44 Eric's Articles
35:00 Closing  

Links: https://www.civilbeat.org/2022/03/kauai-quit-using-oil-to-produce-most-of-its-electricity-years-ago-thats-paying-off-now/ https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/05/firstenergy-corp-is-looking-at-combining-its-three-ohio-utilities.html https://pvbuzz.com/nrel-researchers-create-solar-cell-record-efficiency https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2022/05/16/electric-vehicle-registration-soars/9798645002/ https://www.greenbiz.com/article/whats-hot-corporate-renewable-energy-procurement https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19052022/inside-clean-energy-flow-battery/ https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/3492731-climate-lessons-from-faltering-texas-power-grid/

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3 years ago
39 minutes 4 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Just the (Green) Facts Ep46

The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of May 7th, 2022.  The pirates remember Rachel Seraspe of Wildan Energy Solutions.  

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0:00 Introduction
1:08 Rachel Seraspe
6:25 Eric's Articles
29:45 Lucas's Articles
41:04 Closing  

Links:
https://electrek.co/2022/04/28/the-us-generated-a-record-18-of-its-electricity-from-wind-and-solar-in-march/amp/
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/04/22/for-earth-day-key-facts-about-americans-views-of-climate-change-and-renewable-energy/
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/05/06/politics/solar-energy-china-investigation-climate/index.html
https://agfundernews.com/we-must-scale-us-agtech-innovation-to-fight-the-looming-food-energy-crisis
https://hydrogen-central.com/2g-energy-ag-hydrogen-order-north-america/
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/did-california-actually-hit-97-renewables-in-april-yes-and-no
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/the-fight-for-a-national-clean-energy-transmission-system-emerges-on-three/621720/

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3 years ago
44 minutes 25 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - California Rolls Ep45

The Pirates of Clean Tech talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of April 21st, 2021.  Happy Earth Day!  

https://cityparksfoundation.org/learn/ 

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0:00 Introduction
1:17 Earth Day
4:17 Lucas's Articles
12:20 Eric's Articles
25:54 Closing  

Links:  
https://electrek-co.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/electrek.co/2022/04/18/the-first-us-offshore-wind-farm-has-had-no-negative-effect-on-fish-finds-groundbreaking-study/amp/
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/california-set-new-record-for-using-nearly-100-clean-energy/
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-2022-reusable-jelly-ice-cubes
https://www.rechargenews.com/energy-transition/after-plotting-battery-electric-future-truck-maker-scania-hedges-bets-with-new-hydrogen-vehicles/2-1-1200800
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/plug-supplies-walmart-green-hydrogen-110000138.html
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-admin-launches-6-bln-nuclear-power-credit-program-2022-04-20/

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3 years ago
29 minutes 29 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - Renewables deliver 10% Ep44

The Pirates of Clean Tech talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of April 8th, 2021.  

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0:00 Introduction
5:30 Eric's Articles
14:18 Lucas's Articles
23:31 Closing  

Links: https://newatlas.com/energy/quaise-deep-geothermal-drilling-questions/
https://oilprice.com/Metals/Gold/High-Natural-Gas-Prices-Could-Lift-Green-Hydrogen-Investment.html
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/30/business/renewable-energy-wind-solar-electricity-climate-intl/index.html
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/hydrogen/experts-say-blending-hydrogen-into-gas-pipelines-wont-work
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/new-york-adjusts-standby-buyback-rate-methodologies-sweetening-value-prop/620919/
https://electrek.co/2022/03/28/tesla-big-megapack-project-gigafactory-texas-avoid-unreliable-electric-grid/

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3 years ago
28 minutes 10 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
POCT - German Green Stream Ep43

The Pirates of Clean Tech talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of March 25th, 2022.  Our guest is David Wortmann, CEO of DWR Eco, a cleantech consultancy in Berlin, Germany.  

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https://sunandwindbelt.com
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0:00 Introduction
1:02 David Wortman
42:36 Closing

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3 years ago
48 minutes 2 seconds

Pirates of CleanTech
Lucas Finco and Eric Planey discuss each week's news in Clean Energy.