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Episode 34: Making Solar Do More with Nick de Vries, CTO, Silicon Ranch
May 11, 2026
24m 57s
Episode 33: Launching new Tennessee businesses through the Spark Accelerator
Apr 27, 2026
21m 09s
Episode 32: What’s Next in Energy: TAEBC’s Annual Meeting
Apr 13, 2026
1h 15m 15s
Episode 31: Ryan Egly and Daniel Gyampo of Schneider Electric
Mar 5, 2025
22m 23s
Episode 30: Jilleah Welch of the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
Feb 11, 2025
21m 10s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/11/26 | Episode 34: Making Solar Do More with Nick de Vries, CTO, Silicon Ranch | Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re speaking with Nick de Vries, Chief Technology Officer at Silicon Ranch, about the instrumental connection between solar power, agriculture, and economic development. This Nashville solar development company grew into a billion-dollar powerhouse for a reason. In this episode, we talk about: Silicon Ranch being named #5 on TIME America's Top GreenTech Companies of 2026The company's 2026 SEAL Sustainable Innovation Award for its CattleTracker systemHow this te... | 24m 57s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | Episode 33: Launching new Tennessee businesses through the Spark Accelerator | Send us Fan Mail Listen up, entrepreneurs! This is the episode is for you. Bill Malkes, Executive Director of the Spark Innovation Center and Spark Accelerator program at the University of Tennessee Research Park, and Lance Adler, Founder of Witching Hour and an alum of the Spark Accelerator, joined the show to talk about: How the Spark Accelerator is bringing more entrepreneurs and their businesses to TennesseeLance's journey as an entrepreneur and why he chose East Tennessee to grow h... | 21m 09s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Episode 32: What’s Next in Energy: TAEBC’s Annual Meeting | Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off our new season today with a star-studded lineup of guests from TAEBC’s Annual Meeting…because it is the annual meeting! If you missed this event, fear not, we recorded the whole thing and are going to play an abridged, listener-friendly version here so you can get caught up. Episode Highlights: TAEBC’s new Power Infrastructure Solutions Working Group A year-in-review of council activities and accomplishmentsA Q&A session with our new council... | 1h 15m 15s | ||||||
| 3/5/25 | Episode 31: Ryan Egly and Daniel Gyampo of Schneider Electric | Send us Fan Mail If you have ever wanted to learn about the nitty gritty of microgrid work, this episode is for you. A few years ago, Middle Tennessee Electric partnered with Schneider Electric to build a microgrid at its Lebanon office. Today, host Cortney Piper dives into the details of the project with two Schneider Electric representatives: Ryan Egly, Senior Microgrid Solutions and Project Development Engineer and Daniel Gyampo, Microgrid Quality and Support Engineer. They discuss asset m... | 22m 23s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 | Episode 30: Jilleah Welch of the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs | Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is all about the 2024 Tennessee Advanced Energy Economic Impact Report. Every three years, TAEBC releases an Advanced Energy Economic Impact Report to provide context for public officials and private sector leaders to make lasting contributions to Tennessee’s economic base for the next decade and beyond. The report was produced by the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs with support from the Tennessee Valley Authority and the University of Tenness... | 21m 10s | ||||||
| 1/14/25 | Episode 29: The Company Lab and Moduly | Send us Fan Mail This episode covers a topic that’s at the heart of innovation: Fostering the growth of advanced energy technologies and startups right here in Tennessee. It will cover both sides of a startup journey — the entrepreneurs who are making waves and the organizations empowering them to reach the next level. First, host Cortney Piper will sit down with the CEO of The Company Lab, or CO.LAB, a Chattanooga-based organization that’s driving innovation through programs like the Sustain... | 22m 20s | ||||||
| 12/17/24 | Episode 28: AESSEAL and Solar Alliance | Send us Fan Mail This episode was made possible thanks to the support of Solar Alliance. In the episode, host Cortney Piper interviewed three representatives from two organizations about an incredible solar and storage project in Tennessee. Thank you to Chris Staackmann, Head of Operations of AESSEAL North America, and Solar Alliance’s President & CEO Brian Timmons and General Manager U.S. Jon Hamilton, for coming on the show. They spoke about completing AESSEAL's solar and storage ... | 26m 26s | ||||||
| 12/3/24 | Episode 27: Anca Timofte of Holocene | Send us Fan Mail Host Cortney Piper speaks with Anca Timofte, CEO and co-founder of Holocene, a company focused on direct air capture technology and carbon removal. Anca shares her journey from Romania to becoming an entrepreneur in the climate tech space, highlighting her experiences in chemical engineering and business school. The discussion covers the importance of direct air capture in addressing climate change, the significance of partnerships with companies like Google, and the ro... | 24m 42s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 | Episode 26: Dale Harrigle of Bridgestone Americas | Send us Fan Mail Join host Cortney Piper for an insightful conversation with Dale Harrigle, Chief Engineer, Tire Development – Consumer Replacement, Bridgestone Americas. Dale discusses his decades-long career at Bridgestone and shares pivotal industry milestones, from the revolutionary introduction of silica in tire manufacturing to Bridgestone’s impressive global expansion. Hear about how the rise of electric vehicles is impacting tire technology and learn about Bridgestone’s cutting-edge i... | 19m 42s | ||||||
| 10/8/24 | Episode 25: Mark Brown of WastAway | Send us Fan Mail Thank you to the WastAway team for making this episode possible. Host Cortney Piper had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Brown, CEO of WastAway, a green tech company that takes something the world doesn’t want – municipal solid waste – and converts it into something the world needs. WastAway—Waste-Away with no E—is an advanced energy leader. Its multi-patented system transforms municipal solid waste into valuable biofuels, achieving an impressive 85% landfill diversion... | 23m 22s | ||||||
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| 9/10/24 | Episode 24: Mitchell Ishmael of Shift Thermal | Send us Fan Mail Host Cortney Piper interviews Mitchell Ishmael, Shift Thermal's co-founder and chief technology officer. In the episode, Mitch discusses the company's advanced thermal energy storage solution and the company milestones, including their participation in the Innovation Crossroads program. The two discuss the benefits of cleantech entrepreneurship in Tennessee, the need for partnerships to push the boundaries of sustainability and Shift Thermal's next steps, including part... | 21m 14s | ||||||
| 8/6/24 | Episode 23: Michael McCall of the Tennessee Valley Authority | Send us Fan Mail Host Cortney Piper interviews Michael McCall, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Vice President of Environment and Sustainability and Chief Sustainability Officer, about the agency’s 2023 Sustainability Report. They discuss how TVA prioritizes sustainability and has shifted its mindset from compliance to stewardship. This shift enabled the nation’s largest public power provider to make significant progress toward reducing emissions, increasing biodiversity, decreasing water use... | 21m 52s | ||||||
| 7/23/24 | Episode 22: Daniel Poneman of the U.S. Department of Energy and Centrus Energy | Send us Fan Mail Host Cortney Piper interviews Daniel Poneman, former president and chief executive officer of Centrus Energy Corporation, United States Deputy Secretary of Energy and chief operating officer of the Department of Energy. He has worked for three United States presidents on issues ranging from nuclear nonproliferation to clean energy. In the interview, Cortney and Daniel discuss his long career and mission to champion an all-of-the-above energy strategy. The episode includ... | 31m 38s | ||||||
| 6/11/24 | Episode 21: Dr. Chris Burns of NOVONIX | Send us Fan Mail Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Chris Burns, Chief Executive Officer of NOVONIX, a leading battery materials and technology company with operations in the United States and Canada. Recently, DOE awarded NOVONIX a $100 million grant and a $103 million tax credit under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Allocation Program, or the 48C program under the Inflation Reduction Act. This funding has enabled the company to expand domestic production of high-performance synthetic ... | 23m 32s | ||||||
| 5/7/24 | Episode 20: Charles Sims of the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs | Send us Fan Mail Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Charles Sims, Director of the Center for Energy, Transportation and Environmental Policy, Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, about the Valley Pathways Study. The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Baker School launched the Valley Pathways Study in February 2023 to evaluate the existing environmental landscape and explore opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and create a competitive, sustainable economy.&... | 19m 49s | ||||||
| 4/2/24 | Episode 19: Lilly Tench of the Spark Innovation Center | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Lilly Tench, Director of the Spark Innovation Center at the University of Tennessee Research Park. The two discuss the Spark Cleantech Accelerator program and how applications are open for Cohort Three until May 15, 2024. TAEBC is a proud partner of the Spark Cleantech Accelerator. We provide operational support and mentorship through our Energy Network program, which operates with support from Launch Tennessee. Spark CTA informa... | 20m 04s | ||||||
| 3/5/24 | Episode 18: Monica Walker of General Motors | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Monica Walker, Manager of Renewables & Energy Strategy at General Motors. GM has a bold vision for the future. One with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. Piper and Walker discuss GM’s renewable energy commitments, electric vehicle charging partnership with the Pilot Company and Spring Hill Manufacturing facility operations. They also cover how GM was an early adopter of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Green I... | 14m 20s | ||||||
| 2/6/24 | Episode 17: Jennifer Safavian of Autos Drive America | Send us Fan Mail Host Cortney Piper interviews Jennifer Safavian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Autos Drive America. Autos Drive America’s mission is to grow the U.S. automotive industry by advocating for and defending open trade and investment policies that expand employment opportunities for Americans and choice for all consumers. Cortney and Jennifer discuss the international automotive presence in Tennessee, how the IRA and other recent federal policies impact the sector,... | 17m 18s | ||||||
| 1/9/24 | Episode 16: Liliana Ramirez of Ford Motor Company | Send us Fan Mail In what is likely Host Cortney Piper’s favorite interview to date, she interviews Liliana Ramirez, Global Director of Workforce Development at Ford. Ramirez is responsible for using cutting-edge strategies to build the manufacturing workforce required for BlueOval City and BlueOval SK Battery Park. In this episode, they discuss Ramirez’s 30+ year career at Ford, her passion for her work and how the company has changed since she joined in the early 1990s. The two also di... | 23m 46s | ||||||
| 12/12/23 | Episode 15: Kevin Heaslip of TEAM TN | Send us Fan Mail How can we advance mobility solutions for all Tennesseans? In this episode, Host Cortney Piper interviews Dr. Kevin Heaslip, Director of the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Heaslip also served as the Chief Executive Officer of TEAM TN, a partnership with the National Science Foundation and an alliance of 100 academics, industry, and technical societies led by UT Knoxville. TEAM TN’s goal is to position Tennessee on the leadi... | 17m 14s | ||||||
| 11/7/23 | Episode 14: Gina Bonini of Modine | Send us Fan Mail Host Cortney Piper interviews Gina Bonini, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Thermal Systems at Modine. Modine is the only U.S.-based automotive thermal management provider for electric vehicles. They are headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, but the EV component manufacturing occurs at their plant in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Modine has a rich history of automotive thermal management, dating back to the first radiator installed on the Ford Model T. Now, Modine is a... | 18m 50s | ||||||
| 10/10/23 | Episode 13: Julian Spector of Canary Media | Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of Season 2, Host Cortney Piper interviews Julian Spector, senior reporter at Canary Media, an independent, nonprofit newsroom covering the transition to clean energy and solutions to the climate crisis. The pair spoke about Spector’s recent coverage of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s decarbonization efforts and the Southeast’s journey toward becoming a major electric vehicle and battery supply chain hub. The episode provides a bird’s eye view ... | 26m 28s | ||||||
| 4/11/23 | Episode 12: Why Tennessee? | Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re asking the question, “Why Tennessee?” Why are so many advanced energy companies moving to or expanding operations in our state? In 2021, Ford committed to a $5.6 billion investment in West Tennessee for electric vehicle production at its BlueOval City campus. Last year, WACKER, a German-based polysilicon manufacturer and long-time TAEBC member, announced a $200 million expansion at its facility in Charleston, Tennessee. We could go on and on. To discu... | 20m 48s | ||||||
| 3/14/23 | Episode 11: How Tennessee manufacturers meet their sustainability goals | Send us Fan Mail For this episode, Energizing Tennessee is changing its format – or rather, its host – a little bit. Steve Seifried, Tennessee Account Executive for Ameresco and President of the Board for the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council, is your guest host for today’s conversation. In this episode, Seifried and his guests will explore how manufacturers in our state are meeting their sustainability goals with advanced energy and other innovative solutions. He’ll speak with: ... | 31m 06s | ||||||
| 2/28/23 | Episode 10: Mentorship + opportunity = How we keep advanced energy startups in Tennessee | Send us Fan Mail The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council has four commitments to our members. In this episode, we’re focusing on one: Foster the growth of Tennessee's advanced energy startups. TAEBC doesn’t just want advanced energy startups to launch in the state, we want them to grow, thrive and stay here. Today, we’re speaking with Harvey Abouelata, Vice President of Commercial Solar at Solar Alliance, and Dr. Bianca Bailey, CEO of Agriwater. In the episode, host Cortney Piper talks... | 31m 31s | ||||||
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