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Energy Changemakers Podcast

Energy Changemakers
Distributed Energy Resources
Microgrids
Data Centers
Solar Energy
Renewable Energy
Distributed Energy
Electric Vehicles
Community Solar
Energy Efficiency
Electric Grid
Sustainability
Virtual Power Plants
Clean Energy
Energy Independence
Renewable Natural Gas
Decentralized Energy
Utilities
Energy Storage
Alaska
Geothermal Energy

As the energy grid faces unprecedented changes, local energy solutions are increasingly needed. Hosted by Elisa Wood, an experienced energy journalist, The Energy Changemakers Podcast brings you into the heart of these transformations. Each episode features in-depth discussions with industry leaders pioneering the move toward a decentralized grid. From technological innovations to policy changes —... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to build a billion-dollar biofuels company from inside one of energy’s most durable entrepreneurial firms?

Michael Bakas has spent 25 years at Ameresco — and now he’s leading Neogenyx Fuels, a new $1.8 billion joint venture with HA... more

Produced in partnership with Xendee, this podcast explores the market dynamics that led the company to create a free, non-commercial educational gathering for the microgrid industry.

In their conversation, Elisa Wood and Xendee CTO Michael Stadler d... more

This episode revisits one of the most-listened-to conversations in Energy Changemakers history—a three-way dialogue between Kay Aikin (CEO of Dynamic Grid, Maine), Lorenzo Kristov (independent grid market architect and formerly of California ISO), an... more

The Pew Charitable Trusts has released a long-awaited policy playbook for scaling distributed energy resources (DERs) across the United States. In this episode, host Elisa Wood sits down with the two co-chairs of the Pew DER Advisory Council — Audrey... more

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Mike Bakas
Longtime Ameresco executive and CEO of Neogenyx Fuels (interviewee)
Ameresco / Neogenyx Fuels
Episode: The Big Wide Door Opening for Biofuels
Michael Stadler
Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Xendee
Xendee
Episode: Why the Microgrid Community Needs to Come Together Now
Lorenzo Kristov
Market architect, formerly with California ISO and California Energy Commission
Independent
Episode: Energy Abundance From the Bottom Up
Mark Paterson
Principal and lead system architect at Energy Catalyst (Australia)
Energy Catalyst
Episode: Energy Abundance From the Bottom Up
Audrey Zibelman
Former CEO of Australian Energy Market Operator, chair of NYPSC, former CEO of PJM
Pew playbook guests
Episode: Chaos, Meet the DER Playbook
Pat Wood III
Former chairman of FERC and former chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas
Pew playbook guests
Episode: Chaos, Meet the DER Playbook
Vincent Petit
Senior Vice President of Climate and Energy Transition Research at Schneider Electric Research Institute
Schneider Electric Research Institute
Episode: Microgrids Are a Goldmine for Grid Operators — They Just Don't Know It Yet
Khaled Fakhuri
Senior Vice President of Schneider Electric's microgrid business
Schneider Electric
Episode: Inside America’s Most Forward-Thinking Energy County
Michael Yambrach
Head of the Office of Energy and Sustainability for Montgomery County
Montgomery County Government
Episode: Inside America’s Most Forward-Thinking Energy County

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Elisa Wood
Host of Energy Changemakers Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Thank you Elisa, for this great pod aimed at the bullseye of what I hope will be the core architecture of the future clean energy grid: microgrids!

    Podcast Addict
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    SCSierraDave
    10 months ago

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The show features forward-looking discussions on decentralized energy, grid resilience, and market-driven solutions to energy challenges.

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The Big Wide Door Opening for Biofuels
Q: So what makes Ameresco so bullish on biofuels right now?
Mike explains that Ameresco's diversified, asset-light approach and history of independent, agnostic technology decisions enable them to pair RNG with other energy solutions to meet clients' needs, while policy incentives and a focus on local, baseload energy create a favorable, scalable market environment.
Inside America’s Most Forward-Thinking Energy County
Q: What do you see as the future for microgrids in the next five years?
Microgrids will shift from proving feasibility to rapid deployment and scaling, guided by modular technologies, energy as a service models, and stronger integration across generation, storage, and demand management to meet rising demand and critical-load resilience.
Inside America’s Most Forward-Thinking Energy County
Q: So my question, and I'm going to start with you, Michael, is what is it about Montgomery County?
The county has an Office of Energy and Sustainability that can operate somewhat independently from normal procurement, allowing faster, more flexible, and more resilient projects, along with a long-standing partnership with Schneider Electric that supports large-scale, durable deployments.
Microgrids Are a Goldmine for Grid Operators — They Just Don't Know It Yet
Q: What should a building owner or utility do first to act on this research?
First quantify the potential in their specific context, then develop an investment plan, with Schneider Electric and other organizations capable of supporting the assessment.
Microgrids Are a Goldmine for Grid Operators — They Just Don't Know It Yet
Q: What is the key finding with micro-grids in your research—how much headroom can they really provide?
Across various building types and geographies, microgrids can provide up to 60% headroom, with typical ranges from 20-40% and best-case scenarios reaching 60%, driven by system size and favorable tariffs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Changemakers Podcast

What is Energy Changemakers Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the evolving energy ecosystem, with a consistent focus on decentralized and customer-empowered solutions. Conversations frequently cover how homes and communities can participate in the grid through virtual power plants, distributed energy resources, and flexible demand strategies, as well as the financing, policy, and technology enabling faster adoption of clean energy—especially in data centers, microgrids, and large-scale grid integrations. Guests range from CEOs and policy thinkers to engineers and economists, offering practical insights for developers, utilities, and corporate energy managers seeking to navigate evolving regulations, financing tools, and market opportunities. A notable strength is translating comple... more

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Recent guests on Energy Changemakers Podcast include:

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2. Michael Stadler
3. Lorenzo Kristov
4. Mark Paterson
5. Audrey Zibelman
6. Pat Wood III
7. Vincent Petit
8. Khaled Fakhuri

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