325. Powering Utilities Toward Net Zero

About this episode

The episode discusses the efforts of Ceres in driving climate solutions and transforming utilities for a sustainable energy future.

What does it really take to build a clean energy future — and who’s stepping up to lead it? Listen in as we sit down with Steven Clarke, Program Director, Climate and Energy, Ceres, to explore how the organization is driving real-world climate solutions for Fortune 500 companies, investors, and policymakers though science-based, data-driven insights. From tackling water risk and data center cooling to scaling wind off the coast of New England, you’ll learn how Ceres is transforming utilities, accelerating electrification, and reshaping entire industries for a cleaner, more resilient energy system. This conversation is proof that sustainability isn’t just about responsibility, it’s about opportunity. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

People in this episode

Host: Grayson Brulte

Guest: Steven Clarke

Topics covered

• clean energy
• climate solutions
• utilities transformation
• sustainability
• electrification

Keywords

• clean energy
• Ceres
• utilities
• sustainability
• climate solutions
• electrification
• Fortune 500

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ceres, SAE International, SAE Tomorrow Today

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