Eight Minutes Paul Schuster

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThe electric meter is one of the foundational backbones of the energy transition. And today's meters do so much more than simply measure and report on the amount of energy being consumed at a site. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) provides two way communication between a utility and a consumer, opening up not only a more decentralized, decarbonized grid, but a whole host of value added services as well.For more...

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn this episode, Paul discusses some examples of how companies, cities, farms and other entities are adapting their strategies to cope with climate change. As the threat from extreme weather events increases, ensuring that an organization is resilient and strengthened against these situations is becoming increasingly important. And new regulations as set out by the ISSB and the SEC require companies to take a hard lo...

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentIn order to meet the ambitious climate goals as enshrined in New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the state is about to embark upon a far reaching program to ratchet down emissions from heavy emitters. The Cap and Invest program has a lot of similarities to RGGI and other Cap & Trade efforts, with some key nuances on how New York is planning on using this tool to transition to a cle...

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThere's a lot going on in the offshore wind market in the US these days. Multiple projects have had to renegotiate or even outright cancel their power purchase agreements.In today's episode, Paul takes a closer look at the reasons behind this turmoil and the impact on the nascent offshore wind market.For further reference:"Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know" - NPR"A wind pro...

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThe amount of renewable generation that is forecasted to come online over the next few years is staggering. But renewable assets face risks - risks associated with the changing climate in the first place. As weather patterns change, affecting cloud cover, snow melt, or wind speed - renewable assets are especially vulnerable to these changes.In this episode, Paul unpacks how the changing climate may affect our increas...

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentThere are over 20 Green Banks spread across the US, designed to deploy clean energy technologies and ensure equitable access to the clean energy economy. These quasi-public institutions play an important role in bridging a risk gap between what is "theoretically financeable" and what is "actually financeable".In this episode, Paul discusses how Green Banks function, the role that they play in handling risks that priv...