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Sustainability Business

Schneider Electric
Battery Storage
Solar PV
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Insetting
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BEST)
Poland
Solar Energy
Corporate PPA Market
Power Purchase Agreements
Power Purchase Agreement
Powered Land
Community Energy
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
UK Policy/regulation
PPA
BESS
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Regulation
Energy Policy and Incentives
California ISO (CAISO)
Merlin Properties

The sustainability business podcast features conversations shaping the future of energy. Every episode includes a conversation between energy professionals on the topics and questions that are at the forefront of the global energy market.

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Host Russell Reading talks with Stephanie Moran, Energy & Sustainability Procurement Manager of Coveris, about upcoming changes to the GHG Protocol and SBTi v2 drafts, and what they mean for PPAs, hourly matching, additionality, and corporate reporti... more

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On this episode of the Renewable Roundup, Russell Reading speaks with Kenny Schoolcraft of Zeigo Network about “Powered Land” — land that comes bundled with grid access or interconnection privilege. Kenny explains what Powered Land means, why it’s su... more

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Host Russell Reading interviews Dr. Calum McDonald, Business Director of the Point and Sandwick Trust, about the UK’s largest community‑owned wind farm in the Outer Hebrides.

The episode explains the Scottish community trust model, the commercial sc... more

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Host Russell Reading and Zander Dale, a Managing Consultant at Schneider Electric, dive into the second conversation about insetting. They discuss what it is, why it matters, and how companies can build credible value-chain climate programs. They dis... more

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Recent Guests

Kenny Schoolcraft
Relationship manager on the Zeigo team, focused on renewable developers
Zeigo Network
Episode: Powered Land Explained: The Race for Energy Infrastructure
Calum McDonald
Business Director, Point and Sandwick Trust
Point and Sandwick Trust
Episode: How a Community Built the UK’s Biggest Wind Farm — Inside Point and Sandwick
Zander Dale
Managing Consultant, SE Advisory Services; Offsetting Advisory Global Family Lead
Schneider Electric Advisory Services
Episode: Insetting Explained Part 2: How Value-Chain Climate Actions Deliver Real Impact
Craig Konz
Member of Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory Team
Schneider Electric
Episode: PPAs + Storage: The New Insurance for Corporate Renewables
Mark Chappell
European solar and storage expert
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Episode: Solar Surge & Storage Strategies: Insights from Solar & Storage Live
Drew Lewis
Attendee at Perspectives Event (guest on the episode)
Episode: AI, Audits & All-of-the-Above: Nashville Takeaways from Perspectives Impact
Tristan Dorman
Independent clean tech consultant
Episode: Commercial Battery Storage: Cutting Costs, Boosting Resilience, and What’s Next
Kenny Scourcraft
Guest expert on renewables and storage
Episode: Why BESS Is Becoming Core Grid Infrastructure
Lauren Stewart
Renewable Developer Account Manager for Zeigo Network
Zeigo Network
Episode: Corporate PPAs in Transition: From Volume to Value in a Changing European Market

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Russell Reading
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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    Andy & James provide an interesting and on point discussion on all considerations of Micro-Grids in today’s challenging environment. Looks at global considerations with specific comparisons of UK/Ireland and the USA applied MG projects, influencers, key drivers and real insight into the business opportunities. Great podcast guys, Thank you.

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    Andrew Carter 01
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Fantastic listen. Excellently produced.

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    LaenoNoraa
    United States6 years ago
  • Insight from industry experts

    Great first episode. I really enjoyed hearing John and Amy share stories that span the entire history of the sustainability movement.

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    Abbéer
    United States7 years ago

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High production quality and informed guests make it a trusted source on market shifts.
A strong mix of regional insights and hands-on deal examples keeps discussions relevant and actionable.
Insightful industry perspectives that translate complex energy topics into practical guidance for buyers.

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Why Europe’s PPA Market Isn’t Keeping Pace, and What Must Change
Q: What specific actions might governments or the energy market take to drive PPAs forward?
Governments could support portfolio PPAs with guarantees and consider hybrid models where CFDs cover initial years and PPAs take the tail, plus promoting standardization and credit support to bring in SMEs and smaller buyers, thereby expanding the market base and reducing risk.
Why Europe’s PPA Market Isn’t Keeping Pace, and What Must Change
Q: So, firstly, what's your view on the gap between CFDs and PPAs in Europe and how it could be filled?
There is a clear gap; PPAs and CFDs currently cover only about a third of needed investments. To fill this, growth of the PPA market is essential to de-risk investments and to provide firmer hedging as energy markets evolve, including combining wind, solar, and storage to deliver more robust, greener hedge products.
Why Everyone’s Buying in ERCOT: A Candid Look at Corporate PPAs
Q: Do you expect pricing to spike due to tariffs and regulatory changes, or has there been a cooldown lately?
There was a spike through late 2024 into 2025 driven by tariffs but by year-end the rate of change cooled, with some markets (e.g., PJM) actually seeing price decreases as expectations adjusted and developers priced in tax credits and policy conditions.
Why Everyone’s Buying in ERCOT: A Candid Look at Corporate PPAs
Q: What role do policy changes like the GHG Protocol and tax credits play in corporate decision-making?
GHG Protocol changes create urgency to secure PPAs sooner, while the expiration of tax credits adds a deadline to close deals before incentives vanish; combined, these factors push corporates toward near-term activity and influence location and project type decisions.
Why Everyone’s Buying in ERCOT: A Candid Look at Corporate PPAs
Q: How are hyperscalers influencing the PPA market in North America?
They are the dominant buyers, driving demand with sophisticated internal advisory groups, willingness to pay a premium for proximity to load, and a high share of announced megawatts; their activity is pulling up overall deal volumes and shaping pricing and structuring norms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainability Business

What is Sustainability Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on practical energy markets, with a steady emphasis on corporate PPAs, battery storage, and how policy and market structures shape real-world deployments across Europe and North America. Episodes frequently explore how storage-enabled PPA structures and on-site solar practices are evolving to provide risk management, flexibility, and new revenue streams for large buyers, developers, and data centers. Noteworthy are guests who bring hands-on corporate energy experience, market analysis, and regional insights, making the show a solid resource for practitioners evaluating clean energy strategies, procurement, and grid resilience. Potential listeners can expect actionable takeaways, market context, and candid discussions about... more

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4. Craig Konz
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7. Tristan Dorman
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