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Clean Energy
Clean Energy Transition
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Renewable Energy
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Green Hydrogen
Biden Administration
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Clean Energy Technology
Interest Rates
Encor Solar
China
Regional Transmission Organizations
Texas
Distributed Energy Resources
Biden's Climate Policy
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Launched in 2022, the Factor This Podcast has featured many of the most influential leaders driving the energy transition. From solar and battery storage executives to utility CEOs, the Factor This Podcast brings unique insights and answers to the energy industry’s most pressing challenges. Go beyond high-level trends and mainstream talking points with actionable takeaways.

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Recent Guests

Jeff St John
Journalist from Canary Media, guest for this episode
Canary Media
Episode: This Week in Cleantech (04/03/2026) - Could this huge CA solar+storage project help farmers cope with water shortages?
Matt Wakefield
Director of Information, Communication and Cybersecurity Research at EPRI
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Episode: Why shifting from AMI 2.0 to NextWave AMI could define the future of grid intelligence
Chuck McCutcheon
Axios staff writer and special guest
Axios
Episode: This Week in Cleantech (03/13/2026) - Can this new coalition help bring down energy costs?
Don McPhail
VP of Market Development at eSmart Systems
eSmart Systems
Episode: From reactive to predictive: Reimagining wildfire mitigation efforts for utilities
Beth Wees
Returning guest, USA Today journalist
USA Today
Episode: This Week in Cleantech (02/27/2026) - Clean energy bans 'skyrocket'
Brian Fellon
Senior Vice President of Power Solutions at Xpansiv
Xpansiv
Episode: How utilities are transitioning from short-term battery applications to long-term BESS planning
Arcelia Martin
Reporter at Inside Climate News discussing battery reuse for grid applications.
Inside Climate News
Episode: This Week in Cleantech (02/20/2026) - Putting retired EV batteries back to work
Matthew Daly
Associated Press journalist
The Associated Press
Episode: This Week in Cleantech (02/13/2026) - Trump removes legal basis under Clean Air Act
Mike Innocenzo
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Exelon
Exelon
Episode: Prioritizing affordability while modernizing the grid, with Exelon EVP and COO Mike Innocenzo

Hosts

Paul Gerke
Factor This content director; frequent co-host on weekly energy roundups
Mike Casey
Cleantech commentator; president of Tigercomm; co-host on most weekly roundups
Jeremiah Kerpawit
Host of Factor This Podcast; frequent contributor on Factor This and related shows

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Informative and Entertaining

    I really get a lot out of this podcast despite it being fairly short. The hosts mix a blend of humor and seriousness, and the guest each week gives a peek behind the curtain at the work of journalism.

    It’s a great listen for anyone who cares about facts and what is best for the USA and world when it comes to energy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shafflo
    Switzerland7 months ago
  • Always interesting and entertaining

    Paul Gerke and Mike Casey go over five interesting stories each week in “this week in Cleantech”. And Gerke periodically dives into interviews with SMEs about important topics related to the energy transition. Essential listening for those involved in renewables.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    He's Thrifty Allright
    United States8 months ago
  • Solid show!

    It made it into my (hard to get into) follow newsfeed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    natgas&solar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly Insightful

    I have worked in solar for many year. Sole continues to expand at a crazy pace and it is hard to keep up with the relevant developments. This podcast has helped me stay up to date and surveys as a pivotal jump off point for my own research. Keep up the great work! It is appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    photonimpact
    United States2 years ago
  • Makes keeping up with cleantech easy and digestible

    I listen every week to get my right-sized amount of cleantech news, as the landscape can sometimes be a bit daunting to keep track of on my own. The guys have a great conversation flow and complement each other well in their approach to different issues. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the cleantech/renewables space. Looking forward to future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erpdc
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall high value and insight; great guest diversity; strong coverage of energy topics.
Short, digestible episodes with practical takeaways for industry players.
Listeners appreciate the mix of data-backed reporting and expert interviews.

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Talking Points

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This Week in Cleantech (04/03/2026) - Could this huge CA solar+storage project help farmers cope with water shortages?
Q: Jeff, what is the big takeaway from Harvesting the Sun in California's Central Valley?
The project represents a unprecedented scale of rural clean energy development, combining solar, storage, and a dedicated transmission corridor within a single district framework, with potential benefits for water use, land redevelopment, and regional grid resilience, but it also faces entrenched land, water, and community dynamics that must be carefully managed.
This Week in Cleantech (02/27/2026) - Clean energy bans 'skyrocket'
Q: What makes the Xcel-Google data center project stand out beyond a typical data center story?
It includes explicit grid upgrades, ratepayer protections, and a long-duration storage element from Form Energy, which together position the project as a model for responsible siting rather than a speculative development.
This Week in Cleantech (03/06/2026) - Is the MAGA movement warming up to solar?
Q: What's the bottom line takeaway from the MAGA-influencers and solar story?
The administration's solar restriction stance is waning, influencers are stepping in to promote solar, and industry actors are aligning with them for strategic and financial reasons, signaling a real shift in how solar is politically framed.
This Week in Cleantech (02/20/2026) - Putting retired EV batteries back to work
Q: What do companies say about the performance of retired EV batteries?
Companies project that retired EV batteries can still perform effectively for about six to eight years in stationary applications.
This Week in Cleantech (02/20/2026) - Putting retired EV batteries back to work
Q: What is the big takeaway from the story you reported on retired EV batteries?
The big takeaway is that B2U Storage Solutions repurposes retired EV batteries for grid applications, enhancing energy storage solutions in Texas.

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A rapid-fire, business-focused look at the energy transition, with frequent emphasis on solar deployment, grid modernization, and utility strategy. Episodes typically blend timely policy news, market dynamics, and interviews with journalists and industry leaders—ranging from utility executives and energy tech executives to reporters covering climate and energy policy. Noteworthy are the recurring deep-dives on storage, data-center impacts, DER adoption, geopolitical influences on energy markets, and the human-centered approach utilities are taking to serve customers. The format often combines sharp roundups with expert guest insights, delivering practical takeaways for professionals at utilities, tech vendors, and energy policymakers who ne... more

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4. Don McPhail
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