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Welcome to Energy One, the podcast that explores the world of Energy through the eyes of industry leaders, experts, and innovators. 
In this episode, we change it up a little bit as we have our Director Paul Eaton host. He speaks to PJ Popovic about the Renewable Energy landscape.They break down what Net Metering is all about and why it's so important for households that have solar panels. They also explored the unique energy landscape in Texas, among other things.

OUR GUEST TODAY: P.J. POPOVIC
PJ is the CEO of Rhythm Energy and an accomplished business leader known for successfully expanding consumer-facing businesses and assembling high-performing teams. Rhythm embodies three of PJ's key passions: delivering exceptional customer experiences, harnessing technology, and promoting renewable energy. They aspire to make customers genuinely love their electricity provider by showing that an energy supplier can be transparent, innovative, and customer-centric, all while offering competitive pricing and clean, reliable energy.

Get in touch with PJ:
PJ Popovic on LinkedIn
X: @pj_popovic
Rhythm Energy on X: @GotRhythmHQ

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not imply suitability. The views and opinions expressed by the presenters are their own.
For any inquiries or comments, you can reach us as info@energy1podcast.com.

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Welcome to Energy One, the podcast that explores the world of Energy through the eyes of industry leaders, experts, and innovators. 
In this episode, Maryon speaks to Sanza Kazadi about Entrochemical Systems. They talk about his groundbreaking technology: how it started, how it’s going and what he sees for the future.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Kazadi is the founder of Kazadi Enterprises which is developing a technology platform and products that leverage environmental thermal energy to accomplish heating and cooling, water purification, and electrical power production. He discovered and developed entrochemical systems initially based on his theoretical work in swarm engineering.
Kazadi Enterprises creates technology that uses water to capture heat in the air to drive the processes that keep us alive and comfortable. This energy can be used to purify water, to air condition, to heat and to refrigerate. It is carbon free and available everywhere at any time.

Show Recommendation:
“Star Trek”: The Original Series (1966–1969) · The Next Generation (1987–1994) · Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) · Voyager (1995–2001) · Enterprise (2001–2005).

Get in touch with Dr. Kazadi:
Kazadi Enterprises
Email: skazadi@kazadienterprises.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not imply suitability. The views and opinions expressed by the presenters are their own.
For any inquiries or comments, you can reach us as info@energy1podcast.com.

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In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder of Mars Materials, to learn about their work in nitrilation and modern carbon capture technology. Aaron shares how it all began, what fueled his desire to scale his impact on the environment and how it led to him founding Mars Materials — ultimately adopting this innovative carbon capture technology which transforms CO2 into sustainable products like acrylonitrile, used in a myriad of industries.

We explore how Mars Materials is not only advancing the carbon capture scene but also pursuing a strategic decarbonization plan and shaping a future where carbon pollution becomes more expensive than employing clean technologies. All whilst advocating for equality and inclusivity, especially in supporting underrepresented communities in the realm of entrepreneurship.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Aaron Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder of Mars Materials, is at the forefront of industrial decarbonization. Inspired by the urgent need to address the escalating challenges of climate change, and motivated by a desire to extend his impact beyond individual actions, Aaron adopted a novel technology from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and has dedicated himself to commercializing and scaling it up to the industrial scene.

Mars Materials, under his leadership, is revolutionizing the way captured CO2 is utilized, turning it into valuable products while combating climate change. This episode offers a deep dive into Aaron's innovative work and his vision for a more sustainable future.

Book Recommendations
"Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?" by Frans de Waal.

Get in touch with Aaron
Mars MaterialsContact: Mars MaterialsTwitter: @MarsMaterialsTwitter: @FitzAaronDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not imply suitability. The views and opinions expressed by the presenters are their own.
For any inquiries or comments, you can reach us as info@energy1podcast.com.

The Energy One Podcast is brought to you by Ladybug Energy. Get energy tips and advice at LadybugEnergy.com.

Welcome to Energy One, the podcast that explores the world of Energy through the eyes of industry leaders, experts, and innovators. 
In this episode, Maryon speaks to Andy Posner about the crossroads between clean energy and financial empowerment. They talk about the human side of clean energy adoption and the ripple effect it can have on communities and individual lives. 

ABOUT THE GUEST
Andy Posner is the founder and CEO of Capital Good Fund, a non-profit that provides loans and financial coaching. They offer tailored services and solutions designed to address specific community-level challenges that limit access to capital and small business services, particularly for people living and working in historically under-resourced communities.

Book Recommendations
“Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty” by Muhammad Yunus.
“How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas” by David Bornstein.
“The Deluge” by Stephen Markley.

Get in touch:
Capital Good Fund Website
Email: andy@capitalgoodfund.org
Andy’s LinkedIn

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not imply suitability. The views and opinions expressed by the presenters are their own.
For any inquiries or comments, you can reach us as info@energy1podcast.com.

The Energy One Podcast is brought to you by Ladybug Energy. Get energy tips and compare electricity rates on LadybugEnergy.com.

Welcome to Energy One, the podcast that explores the world of Energy through the eyes of industry leaders, experts, and innovators. 
In this episode, Maryon speaks to Dr. Mark Daniel Farb about his Flower Turbines: compact and very efficient turbines that you can use at home, going over just what makes them stand out. They talk about their unique bouquet effect, the challenges of making wind energy a household staple alongside solar, and the growing role of residential wind turbines in our future homes.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Mark Daniel Farb is the CEO and visionary behind Flower Turbines, one of the top 10 most fundable companies as evaluated by Pepperdine University Business School. Dr. Farb has an extensive academic and professional background — holding degrees from prestigious institutions such as Yale University, Boston University, and the UCLA Anderson School of Business. His academic record at Yale set a precedent, and his medical degree from Boston University further underscores his interdisciplinary expertise. Dr. Farb has filed over 60 patents over the course of his career.

Get in touch with Dr. Farb:
Contact | Flower Turbines
Email: support.us@flowerturbines.com
EU: support.eu@flowerturbines.com
Flower Turbines on Start Engine

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not imply suitability. The views and opinions expressed by the presenters are their own.
For any inquiries or comments, you can reach us as info@energy1podcast.com.
The Energy One Podcast is brought to you by Ladybug Energy. You can compare electricity rates on LadybugEnergy.com.

Welcome to Energy One, the podcast that explores the world of Energy through the eyes of industry leaders, experts, and innovators. 
In this episode, Maryon speaks to Dr. Joshua Rhodes about the electrifying realm of smart grids and renewable energy. They talk about the future of energy consumption, the integration of AI in managing our power systems, and the evolving landscape of the industry.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Rhodes is a research scientist at the University of Texas at Austin. He studies energy systems; specifically the electricity sector and its interaction with other sectors like natural gas, water, or food. He's focused on the big picture of how energy systems power our lives and their potential changes for cleaner energy.

Book Recommendations
“California Burning” by Katherine Blunt, for understanding climate impacts on infrastructure.
“Superpower” by Russel Gold, for insights into the complexities of building renewable energy infrastructure.

Get in touch with GUEST:
Twitter: @JoshDR83
LinkedIn: Dr. Joshua Rhodes

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not imply suitability. The views and opinions expressed by the presenters are their own.
For any inquiries or comments, you can reach us as info@energy1podcast.com.

The Energy One Podcast is brought to you by Ladybug Energy. You can compare electricity rates on LadybugEnergy.com.