In this episode, our host, Joe Batir speaks with Emily Easley, CEO of Novus Energy Advisors. They discuss the state of energy and the evolving energy mix. Emily highlights the growth of renewable power installation, the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, challenges and concerns in the energy landscape, the impact of globalized supply chains on U.S. manufacturing, opportunities for renewable energy growth, and the path to net zero and beyond. Emily and Joe also share their opinion on a very important topic, their favorite Mexican food restaurant in Houston.

Emily’s book recommendation:
Think like a Warrior by Darrin Donnelly

Takeaways

• Renewable power installation has seen exponential growth, particularly in utility-scale solar and wind projects.
  
  
• The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has had a significant impact on the U.S. energy market, stimulating investment in U.S. manufacturing and creating opportunities for job growth.
  
  
• Challenges and concerns in the energy landscape include grid instability, NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) opposition, and the need for community engagement and stakeholder buy-in.
  
  
• Globalized supply chains pose risks and challenges for U.S. manufacturing, highlighting the importance of reshoring and investing in environmentally friendly raw materials.
  
  
• To accelerate renewable energy growth, energy education, transparency in carbon accounting, and customer demand for sustainable products are key factors.
  
  
• Achieving net zero and beyond requires standardized carbon accounting, transparency in product manufacturing, and a balance between environmental impact and affordability.
  
  
• Emily\’s favorite Mexican food restaurant in Houston is El Tiempo.
  
  
• Connect with Emily Easley on LinkedIn and learn more about Novus Energy Advisors at novusenergyadvisors.com.
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Novus Energy Advisors
03:13 Renewable Power Installation
09:30 Impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
16:25 Challenges and Concerns in the Energy Landscape
28:28 Opportunities for Renewable Energy Growth
31:11 Path to Net Zero and Beyond
40:01 Favorite Mexican Food Restaurant in Houston
44:03 Closing Remarks

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