Adam Saupe had the pleasure of hosting Zoe Gamble , the President of CleanChoice Energy for episode #10. Prior to her crucial role at CleanChoice Zoe served as Chief Executive Officer at Pine Gate Renewables and General Counsel at FLS Energy. With a JD she also obtained a Masters of Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School. Passions include yoga, meditation, hiking, and writing. And with 5 kids and 1 dog, busy is an understatement!

Some highlights:

• Championing women and diverse voices in the workplace leads to better problem-solving and more creative workspaces.
• Project finance in the renewable energy sector involves investing in and financing renewable energy projects that generate revenue over time.
• How non-traditional career paths can lead to world class success

....and so much more!

Zoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoehanes/

CleanChoice Energy on the web: https://cleanchoiceenergy.com/

Adam Saupe had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Steve Letendre, the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Fermata energy for episode #9. Dr. Letendre is a Regulatory & policy professional with over 25 years experience specializing in the value of distributed energy resources & the grid of the future. Steve holds his masters degree in Economics from Binghamton University & his PhD in Energy Policy from the University of Delaware. At Fermata Energy, he works to promote policies, regulations & wholesale market reforms that really unlock the value that V2G offers to the grid as well as to the customer. Dr. Letendre has published over 50 technical reports & articles which have been featured in numerous leading energy journals including the Electricity Journal.

Some highlights:

• Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows electric vehicles (EVs) to become an integrated part of the electric grid by using bidirectional chargers.
• V2G provides energy storage and flexibility to the grid, promoting a more decentralized and renewable energy future.
• EVs can be used to power homes and buildings during outages, reduce peak demand, and provide valuable services to the grid.
• The transition to a distributed grid is driven by a convergence of forces, including public policy, technology advancements, and economics.
• V2G technology has the potential to decarbonize the grid and support the transition to a clean energy future.

...and so much more!

Dr. Steve Letendre on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-letendre-phd/

Fermata Energy on the web:

www.fermataenergy.com

Adam Saupe had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Jena Lococo, Chief of Staff at NovoHydrogen. During the conversation, Jena shares her career journey from working in the oil and gas industry to her current role in green hydrogen. She discusses her experiences in environmental engineering, policy, and sustainability consulting, highlighting the importance of regulatory certainty and bipartisan collaboration in driving sustainable climate policy. Jena explains her role as Chief of Staff, which involves overseeing culture, operations, and strategy at NovoHydrogen. She also discusses the company's growth, recent achievements, and the future of green hydrogen.

Takeaways

• Working in the oil and gas industry allowed Jena to advocate for change from within a carbon-intensive industry.
• Regulatory certainty and bipartisan collaboration are crucial for effective climate policy.
• As Chief of Staff, Jena oversees culture, operations, and strategy at NovoHydrogen.
• NovoHydrogen is a green hydrogen project developer focused on reducing price volatility & CO2 emissions with a reliable & safe zero-carbon alternative
• The company has experienced significant growth and has been selected for award negotiations for the Department of Energy's regional hydrogen hubs program.
• Jena is optimistic about the future of green hydrogen and believes that every technology in the climate toolbox will be needed.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Jena's background

02:32Career Journey: From Oil and Gas to Green Hydrogen

07:58The Importance of Regulatory Certainty and Bipartisan Collaboration in Climate Policy

11:01The Role of a Chief of Staff at NovoHydrogen

22:12Growth and Achievements at NovoHydrogen

24:16The Future of Green Hydrogen and the Climate Toolbox

About Jena's background:

Jena earned both her Bachelors of Science & Masters of Engineering from the University of Florida with concentrations in Environmental Engineering. She's held positions like Environmental & Regulatory Advisor & Sustainability Associate with huge names like ExxonMobil & McKinsey & Company. Since 2023, Jena has served as Chief of Staff for NovoHydrogen.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenalococo/

About NovoHydrogen:

Led by the conviction that zero-carbon hydrogen is a key piece of the decarbonization puzzle, the company leverages deep energy sector knowledge to provide green hydrogren solutions to large-scale industrial, transportation & power sector customers.

www.novohydrogen.com