127 episodes

Deep discussions with those who are helping us build our way out of climate change. 

Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast‪)‬ Paces

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Deep discussions with those who are helping us build our way out of climate change. 

    Software Engineering at Paces - E127

    Software Engineering at Paces - E127

    Wonderful to speak to Lena and Kevin, the first two software engineers at Paces! We discussed:
    Their path to joining PacesWhat drove you towards climate change as an issue?How much of your company culture is a function of company size?Defining engineering cultureThe importance of engineers having a direct relationship with customers.We even iterated on how engineering at Paces can be improved on the call!


    Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

    • 36 min
    Modern Solar Development & GIS with Carson Weinand from CVE - E126

    Modern Solar Development & GIS with Carson Weinand from CVE - E126

    Great to chat with Carson Weinand, Senior Project Developer at  CVE North America, about recent changes to solar development as well as the importance of GIS data. We discuss:
    How he became a product developer at CVEFalling in love with GISWhat does perfect look like for project development data?The real market killer for community solar.New rules for the IRAAnd much more!
    Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

    • 23 min
    From Brownfields to Brightfields - E125

    From Brownfields to Brightfields - E125

    We sit down for an insightful conversation with Corey Hindin, Director of Business Development at AC Power, to talk about transforming brownfields into productive solar farms. We delve into:
    How business development is structured at AC Power, which entails various steps ranging from market exploration to closing agreements with landowners for project due diligence.The unique characteristics of brownfield development, such as the need for intricate planning and careful navigation of regulatory restrictions, compared to more straightforward greenfield development.The increase in competition and interest in brownfield solar development due to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the importance of standing out through expertise and a responsible approach.The stringent environmental regulations in place for transitioning brownfields into solar projects and how AC Power manages these complexities to create investor-friendly ventures.AC Power's ambitious goal to generate 1.21 gigawatts of energy and become the industry leader in brownfield solar development.And a lot more!
    Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

    • 21 min
    From Solar Farms to Sheep Farms with Ryan Kelliher & ASGA - E124

    From Solar Farms to Sheep Farms with Ryan Kelliher & ASGA - E124

    We speak with Ryan Kelliher, VP of Renewable Solutions at Tradition Energy and Executive Director of the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). We discuss why:
    Solar grazing is beneficial for farmers and rural communitiesSheep grazing is helpful for the permitting of solar projects, as it aligns incentives for the developer and the farmer and reduces community opposition.The lack of sheep in the US is a challenge for solar grazing, but the potential opportunity for farmers is significant.it is important of building emotional relationships with the local community to reduce community opposition to solar projects.And much more!Go to this link to find out more about ASGA or to become a member!
    Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

    • 22 min
    Energy Data Science with Kyle Baranko - E123

    Energy Data Science with Kyle Baranko - E123

    In this episode, James McWalter interviews Kyle Baranko, a data scientist at Paces, about the intersection of energy and data. They discuss:
    How renewable energy companies are using data to optimize projects and the challenges of working with legacy energy systems. The types of data that renewable energy project developers care about, including interconnection, geophysical and environmental constraints, permeability, and financial incentives. The challenges of data collection, data maturity, and modeling maturity in the energy industry.

    Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

    • 23 min
    Build, Repeat - E122

    Build, Repeat - E122

    Carbotnic is now Act, Build, Repeat! 
    Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Paul6 ,

Great one

Great podcast for anyone looking to use technology to help solve the climate crisis.

Natalie Perez (Roaming Yogi) ,

Great climate podcast!

The conversations on this podcast about decarbonization and clean tech are insightful and thorught-provoking. Highly recommend.

Jmcwc ,

Really insightful!

Great to find out about all these cool companies

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