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The post 7.1 – What 2026 Really Holds for Power Prices, Data Centers, and the Energy Transition with Energy Policy and Modeling Expert Robbie Orvis appeared first on Propane.

The post 6.25 – Geothermal Isn’t Niche Anymore: Fervo Energy’s Sarah Jewett on Next-Generation Geothermal appeared first on Propane.

The post 6.24 – Columbia’s David Sandalow on How AI Is Reshaping Energy and the Grid appeared first on Propane.

The post 6.23 – From Wind & Solar to SMRs & Geothermal: Energy Economist Kenneth Medlock Maps U.S. Energy Policy appeared first on Propane.

On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Joel Yu, Senior Vice President of Policy and External Affairs at Enchanted Rock, to talk about how microgrids are reshaping America’s energy future. From hospitals and grocery stores to data centers and military bases, Enchanted Rock has deployed over a gigawatt of capacity, making it one of the nation’s leaders in resilient energy solutions. The post 6.22 – Microgrids, Resiliency, and the Future of Power with Enchanted Rock’s Joel Yu appeared first on Propane.

When it comes to energy policy, Drew Bond believes optimism is warranted — not because challenges are small, but because solutions are within reach. The co-founder, president, and CEO of C3 Solutions (the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions) returned to Path to Zero to share his perspective on innovation, market-driven solutions, and the policy shifts reshaping America’s energy future. The post 6.21 – Breaking the Bottlenecks in America’s Energy Future with Drew Bond of C3 Solutions appeared first on Propane.

On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins talks with Jeff Krimmel, energy strategist, consultant, and founder of Foundations of Energy and Business of Energy newsletters. With experience spanning oil & gas, renewables, and industrial strategy, Jeff’s data-driven perspective helps companies navigate the fast-evolving energy sector. The post 6.20 – Key Energy Trends to Watch: Data Driven Insights from Strategist Jeff Krimmel appeared first on Propane.

In a milestone moment for clean transportation, Dr. Daniel Olsen of Colorado State University joined Tucker to share promising results from a multi-year research project aimed at determining whether propane could rival diesel in efficiency—while also offering a cleaner, more cost-effective fuel option for heavy-duty trucks. The post 6.19 – Could Propane Be the New Diesel? Colorado State University’s Dr. Daniel Olsen on an Engine Research Milestone for Cleaner Trucking appeared first on Propane.

In this special edition of Path to Zero, recorded at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Summit in New York City, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Curtis VanWalleghem, co-founder and CEO of Hydrostor. The conversation explores how Hydrostor’s innovative compressed air energy storage (CAES) technology is tackling one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: delivering reliable power when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. The post 6.18 – Why Compressed Air Storage Could Be the Key to 24/7 Renewable Power with Hydrostor CEO Curtis VanWalleghem appeared first on Propane.

In this edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins speaks with Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive. Recorded at the Techonomy Climate Event at the City Winery in New York City, this insightful conversation explores how Colgate-Palmolive integrates sustainability across its global supply chain, the company’s long-term climate goals, and the challenges of bridging the intention-action gap among consumers. The post 6.17 – Sustainability and Supply Chain Innovation with Ann Tracy of Colgate – Palmolive appeared first on Propane.

In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Dr. Gernot Wagner—a prominent climate economist at Columbia Business School. The conversation spans teaching, cutting-edge policy, and controversial climate interventions like solar geoengineering, offering listeners deep insights into the complex journey toward a low-carbon future. The post 6.16 – Geoengineering as a Last-Resort Climate Strategy with Climate Economist Dr. Gernot Wagner appeared first on Propane.

In a special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins dives deep into the innovative work being done at the New York Climate Exchange with Dr. Steven Hammer, its founding CEO. As a former senior policy advisor at the World Bank, Dr. Hammer brings a wealth of experience in international climate policy to this exciting new project focused on bridging research, policy, and practical climate solutions. The post 6.15 – Accelerating Climate Solutions in New York City and Beyond with Dr. Stephen Hammer, CEO of the New York Climate Exchange appeared first on Propane.

In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins takes us to Climate Week in New York City for a fascinating conversation with David Gilford, Head of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP). From the Techonomy Climate event at City Winery, the episode dives deep into how SIP is revolutionizing infrastructure with cutting-edge technology and creative capital. The post 6.14 – Rethinking Infrastructure for a Low-Carbon World with David Gilford of Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) appeared first on Propane.

This special episode from the Techonomy conference in New York City during Climate Week features Laurie A. Wayburn, co-founder and president of the Pacific Forest Trust. She shares her decades of experience as a pioneer in forest conservation and sustainability. Wayburn was one of the speakers at the Techonomy Climate event where she focused on the organization’s innovative work to combat the climate crisis. The post 6.13 – The Critical Role of Forests in Combating Climate Change with Laurie A. Wayburn of Pacific Forest Trust appeared first on Propane.

Tucker takes listeners on a journey into the latest innovations in sustainable home construction. Recorded from the 2024 Southern Living Idea Home in Kiawah River, South Carolina, the episode brings together industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of residential building to create homes that are independent, resilient, and sustainable. The post 6.12 – Environmental, Safety and Resiliency Considerations in Home Building appeared first on Propane.