Impact Café
Impact Café
Franklin Energy
This podcast series hosted by Franklin Energy gathers experts from across the energy industry to discuss energy-related topics in a conversation-style session. From utility to regulator to implementer and more, each guest offers a unique look into the state of energy efficiency throughout the nation—both now and into the future. **Views expressed during Impact Café are those of the panelists and do not represent views of Franklin Energy.**
Ep. 11: Featuring Pat Watts
Join FCI Management's Founder and CEO Pat Watts as she sits down with Franklin Energy CEO Jim Madej to talk about the future of the industry, workforce development, human potential, and more.
Mar 1, 2022
32 min
Ep. 10: 2022 Policy Update: How Federal Investment is Shaping the Future of Clean Energy
Join panelists David Terry, Executive Director of NASEO; Michelle Gransee, Director of the Minnesota State Energy Office; and Rory Christian, Chair of the New York Public Service Commission as they discuss how federal investment is impacting state government, regulators, and utilities.
Jan 20, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Ep. 8: Featuring Juan Argueta, Part 1
Join Franklin Energy's John Shipman and Southern California Edison's Juan Argueta as they discuss the future of the workforce and how to help it grow.
Dec 6, 2021
19 min
Ep. 9: Featuring Juan Argueta, Part 2
Join Franklin Energy's John Shipman and Southern California Edison's Juan Argueta as they discuss the future of the workforce and how to help it grow.
Dec 6, 2021
26 min
Ep.7: Workforce Education & Training: Transforming the Clean Energy Opportunity
On this episode, we dive into the present and future of workforce education and training in the clean energy industry. As always, this episode is hosted by Jim Madej, CEO of Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group, and Marisa Uchin, COO of Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group. Guest panelists: Madeline Salzman, Project Manager of the United States Department of Energy; Adele Ferranti, Director of Workforce Training & Development at New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; and David Jacot, Director of Efficiency Solutions at Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Oct 6, 2021
58 min
Ep.6: Featuring Energy Infrastructure Partners
In this episode, we sit down with Brody Vance, Franklin Energy Multifamily Strategy Manager, and Energy Infrastructure Partners’ CEO Renny Paige and Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services Martin Lott. They talk about an innovative strategic energy management approach to overcoming barriers in affordable multifamily energy efficiency and promoting energy equity across the nation.
Sep 13, 2021
24 min
Ep.5: Featuring Dennis Elsenbeck
Trend Checks is our one-on-one format where CEO Jim Madej interviews a special guest. This week, Jim is chatting with Dennis Elsenbeck, president of Viridi Parente. Listen in as they chat about the past and future of electrification, where the industry is headed, and how legislation can help guide our next steps.
Aug 16, 2021
33 min
Ep.4: Leveraging Diversity to Accelerate our Nation's Clean Energy and Economic Priorities
Join us for another exciting episode of the Impact Café where we discuss how to best leverage diversity to boost energy efficiency and drive the industry forward.
Jul 23, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Ep.3: Electrifying Transportation
Join our esteemed panelists for a riveting discussion on the future of electric vehicles, infrastructure, regulations and more. Panelists for this episode: Scott Barrios of Entergy, April Bolduc of S Curve Strategies, and Rishi Sondhi of National Grid. Learn more here: https://www.franklinenergy.com/impact-cafe.
May 27, 2021
1 hr
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