Energy Environment Economy

Ann Gisinger

From grid modernization and renewable energy to emerging contaminants, stormwater, climate adaptation, solid waste management, brownfields redevelopment… explore it all with the Energy Environment Economy podcast. Brought to you by the Environmental Business Council of New England, each episode features an interview with thought leaders in the energy and environmental industries. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and never miss an episode every other Monday.

  1. Massachusetts’ All-of-Government Climate Strategy: Inside the Programs Driving Resilience and Decarbonization

    5h ago

    Massachusetts’ All-of-Government Climate Strategy: Inside the Programs Driving Resilience and Decarbonization

    In this first episode of EBC’s APEX Awards winner series, four Massachusetts leaders share how the Healey-Driscoll administration is advancing an all-of-government approach to climate action. From affordable housing decarbonization and embodied carbon reduction to climate-ready infrastructure and the Mass Ready Act, the conversation explores how agencies are collaborating to build a more resilient and climate-ready Commonwealth. Links from the Episode: Mass Ready Act webpage: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mass-ready-act Massachusetts’ Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program: https://resilient.mass.gov/mvp Massachusetts Community Climate Bank webpage: https://www.masshousing.com/mass-community-climate-bank Energy Saver Home Loan Program: https://www.masshousing.com/mass-community-climate-bank/energy-saver-home-loan Massachusetts Energy Savings Finder: https://www.masssave.com/massachusetts-energy-savings-finder ResilientMass Finance Strategy: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/resilientmass-finance-strategy Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3): https://carbonleadershipforum.org/ec3-tool/ Community Culvert Grant Program: https://transportationgrantcentral.mass.gov/s/program/a3Ics000001U0GYEA0/community-culvert-grant-program HEET: https://www.heet.org/ Dairyfoods.com Case Study: “Cheese processor uses heat exchangers to increase cheese-drying capacity”: https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/94849-cheese-processor-uses-heat-exchangers-to-increase-cheese-drying-capacity Where to find Katherine, Maggie, Adam, and Cassandra: Katherine’s EEA Information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eea-climate-team-contact-and-staff-directory Press Release for Maggie’s hiring: https://www.masshousing.com/press/2024-01-03_maggie-super-church DCAMM “Meet our Leadership Team” Page: https://www.mass.gov/lists/meet-our-leadership-team

    46 min
  2. Two Decades in the Making: Fall River’s City Pier

    06/30/2025

    Two Decades in the Making: Fall River’s City Pier

    For the final episode in our awards series, hear from Sarah Page, Executive Director of the Fall River Redevelopment Authority, Ken Fiola, Executive Vice President of the Bristol County Economic Development Corporation and formerly with the Fall River Redevelopment Authority, and Joe McLoughlin, Vice President with BETA Group, discussing the decades-long process of redeveloping the Senator Thomas Norton City Pier in Fall River, Massachusetts. They share the challenges and successes of transforming the pier, reimagining the site as a hub of outdoor fun for the community and economic revitalization for the riverside. Links from the Episode: EBC James D.P. Farrell Award for Brownfields-Remediation Project of the Year: https://ebcne.org/news/award/brownfields-project-of-the-year/ Information about City Pier: https://www.vivafallriver.com/senator-thomas-norton-city-pier/ Information about the Fall River Redevelopment Authority Board: https://fallriverma.gov/government/boards___commissions/redevelopment_authority_board.php Where to find Sarah, Ken, and Joe: Sarah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwpage/ Ken’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-fiola-jr-esq-097a0442/ Joe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-mcloughlin-97866722/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

    35 min
  3. Collaborative Thinking: Bringing renewable energy to buyers big and small through the Consortium for Climate Solutions

    06/23/2025

    Collaborative Thinking: Bringing renewable energy to buyers big and small through the Consortium for Climate Solutions

    Today’s episode dives into the efforts of the Consortium for Climate Solutions, a groundbreaking collaborative model for large-scale renewable energy procurement that recently won the EBC Nicholas Humber Award for Outstanding Collaboration. Learn about their model for bringing together eleven partner organizations to procure renewable energy through today’s discussion with members of the four leading organizations: Jaclyn Olsen, Director at the Harvard Office for Sustainability, Steven Lanou, Senior Project Manager in MIT’s Office of Sustainability, Dennis Villanueva, Director of Utilities, Energy Strategy & Procurement at Mass General Brigham, and Heather Takle, President and CEO of PowerOptions. Links from the Episode: About the EBC Nicholas Humber Award for Outstanding Collaboration: https://ebcne.org/news/award/outstanding-collaboration/ WBUR news item Harvard, MIT and MGB-led group helps build major solar and wind farms, November 22, 2024 by Martha Bebinger: https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/11/22/massachusetts-climate-consortium-renewable-energy Harvard Office for Sustainability webpage: https://sustainable.harvard.edu/ MIT Office of Sustainability webpage: https://sustainability.mit.edu/ Mass General Brigham: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en PowerOptions homepage: https://poweroptions.org/ Boston Green Ribbon Commission homepage: https://greenribboncommission.org/ Better Together Brain Trust homepage: https://www.bt2energy.com/ Where to find Jaclyn, Steven, Dennis, & Heather: Jaclyn’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-olsen-5b95398/ Steven’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-lanou/ Dennis’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-v-5163a15/ Heather’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermarchtakle/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

    46 min
  4. A Story of Food Recovery and Climate Impact: Spoonfuls

    06/16/2025

    A Story of Food Recovery and Climate Impact: Spoonfuls

    Spoonfuls, New England’s largest food recovery organization, was recently awarded EBC’s Merit Award for Leadership by a Non-Profit Organization for their incredible work diverting over 40 million pounds of good food, feeding people who need it and reducing the climate impact of food in landfills. Today’s episode features Liz Miller, Senior Community Relations Manager for Spoonfuls, telling us all about the logistics of food recovery. Links from the Episode: About Spoonfuls: https://spoonfuls.org/ Spoonfuls Food Waste Challenge: https://spoonfuls.org/food-waste-challenge Spoonfuls Ultimate Tailgate: https://spoonfuls.org/ultimate-tailgate Where to find Liz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmonizmiller/?trk=org-employees Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

    31 min
  5. An Incredible Career of Public Service: Dr. David W. Cash

    06/09/2025

    An Incredible Career of Public Service: Dr. David W. Cash

    Dr. David W. Cash was recently awarded EBC’s Paul G. Keough Award for Government Leadership for his leadership in both state and federal government, shaping a more sustainable, just, and resilient future for Massachusetts and beyond. In today’s episode, David discusses his roles in government, the importance of public service, learning from failure, and his advice for those thinking about a career in government. Links from the Episode: About the EBC Paul G. Keough Award for Government Leadership: https://ebcne.org/news/award/government-leadership/ Connecting Justice, Equity, and The Environment with Kerry Bowie and Dr. David Cash: https://ebcne.org/news/podcasts/connecting-justice-equity-and-the-environment-with-kerry-bowie-and-dr-david-cash/ Where to find David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-cash/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

    31 min
  6. Decarbonizing Transportation with the Mass Fleet Advisor Program

    05/26/2025

    Decarbonizing Transportation with the Mass Fleet Advisor Program

    How does your local florist electrify their two delivery vans? That question may be on the mind of many small business owners, and the Mass Fleet Advisor program helps them understand the process of electrifying their fleet. Jenny Kritzler, Deputy Director for the Northeast Region at CALSTART, and Rhys Webb, a Senior Program Manager with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, join the podcast to talk about the program and the benefits it provides for Massachusetts. Links from the Episode: About the Mass Fleet Advisor Program: https://www.massfleetadvisor.org/ About MassCEC: https://www.masscec.com/ Where to find Emily and Laurel: Rhys’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyswebb/ Jenny’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kritzler-424655a7/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy

    31 min
  7. Combining Research with Community Engagement: URI’s STEEP Program

    04/21/2025

    Combining Research with Community Engagement: URI’s STEEP Program

    The University of Rhode Island’s STEEP Superfund Research Program is working to address the human health threat of PFAS through scientific research, translation of research findings to decision makers, and community engagement. Dr. Emily Diamond, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Marine Affairs at URI, and Dr. Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist at Silent Spring Institute, join the podcast to talk about the STEEP program, their areas of focus, and how they communicate their findings and engage with communities. Links from the Episode: About STEEP: https://web.uri.edu/steep/steep-climb/ STEEP Program upcoming webinar: PFAS on Cape Cod – Connecting Communities with Science for Solutions: https://web.uri.edu/steep/cape_webinar/ EBC’s Emerging Contaminants Committee: https://ebcne.org/about/ebc-committees-and-working-groups/emerging-contaminants-committee/ Where to find Emily and Laurel: Emily’s Professional Bio: https://web.uri.edu/harrington/meet/emily-diamond/ Emily’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilypechardiamond/ Laurel’s Professional Bio: https://silentspring.org/staff/laurel-schaider-phd Laurel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelschaider/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

    37 min
  8. When the Sun Shines in New England, Make Power! An overview of residential solar

    03/31/2025

    When the Sun Shines in New England, Make Power! An overview of residential solar

    The sun does shine in New England (even if it doesn’t always feel that way!) and residential solar plays an important role in the energy mix of the regional grid. Kevin McCollister, Founder and Co-Owner, and Jarred Cobb, General Manager, both of Catamount Solar, join the podcast to give an overview of residential solar, how it works and the role it plays in the New England energy market. Links from the Episode: Solar resource map images and geospatial data for the United States and the Americas, from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory: https://www.nrel.gov/gis/solar-resource-maps Where to find Kevin and Jarred: Kevin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mccollister-a609976/ Jarred’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarred-cobb-864538b0/ Where to find EBC: Webpage: https://ebcne.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

    34 min
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From grid modernization and renewable energy to emerging contaminants, stormwater, climate adaptation, solid waste management, brownfields redevelopment… explore it all with the Energy Environment Economy podcast. Brought to you by the Environmental Business Council of New England, each episode features an interview with thought leaders in the energy and environmental industries. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher and never miss an episode every other Monday.

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  • Creator
    Ann Gisinger
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Energy Environment Economy podcast 2023
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