Chris Westmoreland and Jason Wozniak share how Renu Energy Services is revolutionizing the oil and gas industry by turning waste into valuable energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Their innovative process not only captures and monetizes waste but also uses AI technology to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of industrial operations. Chris and Jason discuss the complexities of converting waste into energy, highlighting the financial and engineering challenges of the...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 49
Casey discusses the challenge of renewable curtailment, where projects face transmission constraints when built far from demand centers. She explains how Clean Incentive's blockchain solution tokenizes renewable energy certificates (RECs) with marginal emissions data, providing transparency into the actual emissions avoided for each megawatt-hour of renewable generation. Casey highlights how this solution allows corporate energy buyers to match their consumption emissions with verified emissions...
May 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 47
We dive into how Houston, Texas, is spearheading the energy transition, becoming a hub for innovation and collaboration among entrepreneurs and industry giants. Join us as we explore the significant role Houston plays in developing technologies aimed at reducing emissions and creating a sustainable energy future. Our guest, Sameer Soleja, CEO and founder of Molecule Software, shares his expertise on the complexities and technological advancements in energy and commodity trading. Houston's Pionee...
May 07, 2024•46 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, we sit down with Omar Abou-Sayed, founder and executive chairman of Vaulted Deep. Omar shares the innovative approach his companies are taking to utilize geologic sequestration technology for environmental purposes, including the sequestration of waste deep underground. Discover how this technology, originally developed to manage oilfield waste, is now at the forefront of carbon sequestration and environmental sustainability. Key Points Discussed: Innovative Technology Explained...
Apr 30, 2024•57 min•Ep. 44
In this episode of the Energy Tech Startups Podcast, we delve into the fast evolving landscape for energy tax credits with Alex Gupta, CEO of Breakpoint Energy. From Houston, Texas, a hub for innovative energy solutions, we explore how the Inflation Reduction Act has sparked a new market for tax credit transferability. This transformation could significantly reduce corporate tax liabilities and allows almost all businesses to play a part in the energy transition. Key Points Discussed: Breakpoint...
Apr 16, 2024•47 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with the founder and owner of Pangea Charging. As a native Houstonian who left a comfortable job at Google and IBM, he shares his journey into addressing climate change and bringing EV infrastructure to Houston. Key Highlights: Background and Mission of Pangea Charging : Described as the "Best Buy of EV charging," Pangea focuses on providing a variety of options for EV charging, particularly i...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 42
In this insightful episode of the Energy Technology Podcast, we delve into the innovative business model behind Pressure Corp, a company revolutionizing the way we think about energy efficiency and carbon reduction. Pressure Corp is at the forefront of creating zero-carbon, base-load power from waste pressure in pipelines, offering a sustainable solution that's both economically and environmentally beneficial. Join us as we explore why the time is now for this solution and its potential impact o...
Feb 20, 2024•56 min•Ep. 41
Welcome to a new episode of the Energy Tech Startups podcast where we delve into the inspiring journey of Jeremy Pitts as he takes the help at Activate Houston. Activate is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming scientific research into impactful companies. Join us as we explore their mission, the challenges they face, and the incredible potential they hold for the future of innovation. Key Highlights: Activate Houston's Mission: Focused on awarding fellowships to promising science ...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of clean energy with Maciek Lukawski, VP of Strategy and Business Development at Amogy. Amogy is pioneering the use of ammonia as a clean energy source, contributing significantly to the global journey towards Net Zero. Based in Brooklyn, New York, with expanding operations in Houston, Norway, and Singapore, Amogy is at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation. Key Highlights: Ammonia's Role in Decarbonization: Amogy focuses on decarboni...
Jan 23, 2024•59 min•Ep. 39
How a Chance Meeting in a Bar is led to Climate Action in Houston In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of the Texas Climate Tech Collective, co-founded by Deanna Zhang, Taylor Chapman, and Gabe Malick. Their journey began in a Brooklyn bar and led to a shared vision of transforming Houston into a hub for energy transition. We explore the challenges, opportunities, and surprising findings of their 2023 Houston Climate Tech Ecosystem report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 38
In this insightful episode, we delve into the world of carbon footprint analysis and reduction with Schaum Sethuram, CEO and co-founder of Emission Critical Technologies. Schaum introduces us to their unique SaaS platform that simplifies and automates carbon lifecycle analysis for products, akin to a carbon nutrition label. He discusses the importance of this technology in today's environmentally conscious market and its potential impact on various industries. Key Highlights: Introduction of Emi...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 37
Welcome to our latest episode where we delve into the innovative world of methane abatement with Andrew Lane, the co-founder and CEO of Capwell Services. Capwell is at the forefront of environmental technology, having developed a patented and affordable solution to capture and abate methane from end-of-life wells that cannot be properly plugged. Join us as we explore the implications of this technology for our planet and the energy sector. Key Points from the Episode: Capwell's Innovation : Capw...
Nov 28, 2023•50 min•Ep. 36
In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of energy transition technologies with Jason Beck from ZettaWatts . Jason shares his unique perspective on the evolving energy landscape, the importance of climate journeys, and the innovative solutions ZettaWatts is bringing to the table. Key Takeaways: ZettaWatts' Mission: The company is focused on enabling energy transition technologies to reach the market and improve their financials. They aim to bridge the gap between new technologie...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 35
In this episode of the Energy Tech Startups Podcast, we sit down with Arsheen Allam, the founder and CEO of GOLeafe. With a background in material science and engineering, Arsheen has made significant strides in the world of nanotechnology, particularly with graphing materials. Join us as we delve into her journey, the innovations at GOLeafe, and the potential of graphene in the energy sector. Key Takeaways: Arsheen Allam is the Founder and CEO of GOLeafe, with a background in material science a...
Oct 25, 2023•55 min•Ep. 34
In this episode of the energy technology podcast, we sit down with Manas Patak , the CEO and co-founder of EarthEn . Dive into a conversation about the innovative thermo-mechanical energy storage solution EarthEn offers, its potential impact on the energy sector, and the company's journey and future plans. Key Takeaways: Manas introduces EarthEn, a company specializing in thermo-mechanical energy storage using supercritical CO2. Their technology offers a compact, safe, and cost-effective solutio...
Oct 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, CEO and founder of Helix Earth Technologies, Rawand Rasheed, joins the show to discuss his background as an NASA Space Engineer and how it led him to start his own company. He shares insights into the technology originally developed for space that he is bringing back to Earth to decarbonize the built environment and heavy industries. Rawand explains the process of scaling up the technology and developing retrofit devices for air conditioning systems to reduce energy loads. He al...
Oct 03, 2023•56 min•Ep. 32
In this insightful episode, Anas Al Kassas, CEO of INOVUES, discusses the company's innovative approach to architectural and facade engineering. With a rich 15-year background in architectural and facade engineering, Anas delves deep into the company's mission to revolutionize building facades. INOVUES energy-saving and smart glass innovations is pioneering a change in the industry. Anas delves into the technology's core value proposition, its potential impact on building owners, and the importa...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 31
In this episode, we sit down with Will Tope , Chief Commercial Officer, from LiNa Energy , an energy tech startup focusing on a unique battery technology. Will shares insights into why their solution is different from traditional lithium-ion batteries, the challenges and opportunities they're seeing in the market, and the company's journey so far. Key Takeaways: LiNa Energy aims to tackle the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries by introducing a new type of battery chemistry targeted...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 30
In this episode, we sit down with Agustin Rios, COO of Lignium Energy, to discuss how his startup is transforming cow manure into clean, renewable energy. Lignuim is commercializing a unique process to convert manure from cattle farms into standardized biomass pellets. This helps manage this waste stream while providing a carbon-neutral fuel source. We cover Agustin's journey moving from Chile to launch Lignium's US operations, the technology behind their innovative approach, business models for...
Sep 05, 2023•56 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, we're joined by Derek Adams and Gus Perez from EarthBridge Energy, a tech startup revolutionizing long-duration energy storage. Combining elements from oil and gas, geothermal energy, and renewable sources, EarthBridge aims to solve the problem of energy waste due to the mismatch between renewable energy supply and demand. Their novel approach uses the earth itself as a storage media and has been validated by three National Labs. With a focus on commercial scalability, the team ...
Aug 29, 2023•55 min•Ep. 28
This week we sat down with Emma Konet, co-founder and CTO of Tierra Climate to discuss how her startup is decarbonizing the grid by creating a new revenue stream for grid-scale batteries. Tierra Climate has a proprietary algorithm to estimate and certify how batteries can shift power from the grid during periods of low carbon production to supplant producers who are carbon-intensive. They anticipate issuing carbon credits to companies that want to offset their emissions. Emma provides an inside ...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 27
This week we sit down with Rahel Abraham, CEO of ClimaGuard, a company dedicated to creating ultra-extreme weather protection systems for vehicles and other valuable assets. Rahel shares her personal experience with Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which inspired her to use her engineering skills to create solutions for climate-related challenges. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including supply chain disruptions and the complexities of managing an e-commerce business, Rahel persevered. ClimaGuard ha...
Aug 01, 2023•50 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, we chat with Sujatha Kumar, CEO, and Brandon Brown, VP of Business Development of Dsider, a platform that is transforming the energy industry. Dsider uses cutting-edge technologies including physics-based models, machine learning, and generative AI to provide businesses with strategic decision-making tools for sustainable energy transition. The platform, essentially a leadership dashboard for carbon management, combines complex analysis with a user-friendly interface, promoting ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 25
Sergio Tuberquia, the CEO and founder of equipcast, joins us to discuss their product, Digi Engineer, which addresses the energy skills gap using advanced technology. By combining proprietary algorithms, modeling capabilities, and generative AI, Digi Engineer matches subject matter expertise with asset data to enhance operational understanding and decision-making. The platform utilizes real-time data from sensors to provide insights and alerts related to asset performance. Inputs can be anything...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 24
In this episode, Nanotech CEO & co-founder Mike Francis and Chief Commercial Officer, Carrie Horazeck delve into their mission of bringing breakthrough materials for climate resilience to the market. They specifically discuss their growth into the Green Building space, where they have developed a roof coating based on their nanotechnology. They emphasize the importance of sustainability with a return on investment, enabling cost reduction and emissions curbing. The episode highlights Houston...
Jun 06, 2023•56 min•Ep. 23
Ben Jawdat, Founder, and CEO of Revterra shares Revterra's groundbreaking energy storage solution using flywheel technology. Their modular system leverages spinning steel discs to store and release energy, with a primary focus on high-power electric vehicle charging. Flywheel energy storage technology has been around for decades and Ben highlights the environmental benefits of flywheel storage, the limitations of conventional batteries, and how his unique high-temperature superconducting technol...
May 30, 2023•47 min•Ep. 22
Rodolfo Elias Dieck, Managing Partner at Proeza Ventures, shares his journey into the mobility space and the factors that led to the launch of their mobility-focused fund. With a global scope, Proeza Ventures invests in ambitious founders transforming the mobility industry. They focus on early-stage startups, aiming for a good ownership stake, and seek alignment in vision and values when selecting investments. Rodolfo discusses the challenges and opportunities in the mobility sector, highlightin...
May 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 21
Wootz is an advanced material startup based in Texas, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with carbon and nanotube supermaterials. The company is leading the charge in the energy space, exploring innovative use cases for combining conventional metals with carbon nanotubes to provide new capabilities essential for next-generation technologies and infrastructure. For example, the world's reliance on copper for EV Motors has put a strain on the planet's resources, but Wootz is determined to c...
May 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 20
Jim Blackburn is an environmental lawyer and CEO of BCarbon, a nonprofit Carbon registry. BCarbon is a non-profit (501(c)3) carbon credit registry, created out of the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, that issues soil, forest, and blue carbon credits. Our focus is on measurement-based protocols that provide a nature-based pathway to net-zero goals and realize numerous ecological and social co-benefits. Jim Covers: Measurement-based protocol for nature-based carbon sequestrati...
Mar 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 19
jhana porter is the founder and CEO of Frakktal a materials company developing plant-based polymer processes for the replacement of fossil fuel-based feedstocks, beginning with PVC. jhana shares her inspiration for starting her business, where to find the best yoga in the city, the resources she was able to find in Houston to build up her business, and recalls times she had to go to other cities to get the resources she needed to grow Frakktal. jhana explores: How yoga inspired her founder’s jou...
Feb 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 18
