Beste Upstream Solutions Podcasts (2024)

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The keys to a reuse revolution 42:50

3d ago42:50

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Christiana Dujardin, who works within the Materials & Circular Economy Platform at Systemiq, served as lead analyst on a 2023 Ellen MacArthur Foundation report all about returnable reusable packaging and its economic and environmental impact compared to single-use, called Unlocking A Reuse Revolution - Scaling Returnable Packaging. She sits down wi…

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EnergyCents- Drilling the Shire: New Zealand mulls lifting exploration ban (Ep 160) 33:16

3d ago33:16

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New Zealand announced on August 26, 2024, that it will reverse its 2018 ban on offshore oil and gas exploration before the start of 2025. S&P Global Expert Joe Keith joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss background behind New Zealand’s exploration ban and how domestic demand for natural gas influenced a campaign for i…

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 Solutions Sidebar: Fifty-four ways to make or keep housing affordable with Shane Phillips 28:56

4d ago28:56

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Shane Phillips says we’re not building as much housing as we did in the 1960s when we had 120 million fewer people. He says the scarcity has caught up with us and offers up 54 ideas to tackle the housing crisis. In The Affordable City Phillips suggests everything from letting renters decide what they value to prioritizing the three S’s: Supply, Sta…

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Reuse, Climate & Environmental Justice 1:21:58

10d ago1:21:58

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How are reuse, climate change, and environmental justice related? In intricate and myriad ways, it turns out—which guests Holly Kaufman of the Plastics & Climate Project, circular economy expert Rich Grousset, and Jo Banner of the Descendants Project explore in depth in this recording of the summer Reuse Solutions Network (RSN) meeting. Resources: …

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EnergyCents- In a Metal Mood: China's evolving role in global cleantech supply chains (Ep 159) 32:12

10d ago32:12

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Metals are increasingly a part of the global energy story as low-carbon technologies compete with fossil fuels for market share. Energy planners are therefore paying renewed attention to, and often investing in, the metals and mining sector. S&P Global Expert Nick Trickett joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss how cle…

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Persistence + Data = Change 33:59

17d ago33:59

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Learn about the growth and evolution of a small community group that is a force for change in Upstate New York—taking on issues from artificial turf to BYO campaigns, to Skip the Stuff legislation. It is this latter action that spurred Yayoi Koizumi, founder of Zero Waste Ithaca and co-founder of BYO-US Reduces, to contact Upstream for help in maki…

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EnergyCents- A second chance: Operators turn to refracs in mature shale plays (Ep 158) 31:42

17d ago31:42

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Production from shale has always been driven by those wells drilled in core acreage. While core inventory depletes each year, each well’s recovery rate is low enough that production growth remains possible with improvements in technology. S&P Global Expert Prescott Roach joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the poten…

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How Sustainability Can Uplift a Neighborhood 25:33

18d ago25:33

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Cincinnati’s South Cumminsville is a largely low-income African American neighborhood along the once polluted Mill Creek. Seventy-percent of people live within a block of property with possible contamination and asthma rates among children are high. A nonprofit organization is helping green it up through retrofits and near net-zero homes. Residents…

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A Vision for Implementing Reuse 35:09

24d ago35:09

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Upstream CEO Crystal Dreisbach sits down with host Brooking Gatewood to talk about her first year on the job, about Upstream’s strategic vision refresh, and some exciting new tools and model projects in the works to help build infrastructure and normalize reuse in the years to come. Resources: Upstream’s Strategic Vision Putting Reuse into Practice…

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EnergyCents- Sunburn: Solar sector seeks relief as supply outruns demand (Ep. 157) 30:08

24d ago30:08

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Low-cost manufacturing of solar technologies has enabled one of the fastest growth trajectories of global low-carbon energy supply. The pace of growth, led by China, has led to both a glut in supply and protectionist measures from other countries looking to develop solar capabilities of their own. S&P Global expert Cormac Gilligan joins EnergyCents…

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EnergyCents- Change Makers: Diversified Energy SVP Doug Kris (Ep 156) 34:54

1M ago34:54

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Diversified Energy owns and operates onshore natural gas wells in the United States and has built itself by acquiring the long-lived, non-core assets of other operators. The company prides itself on ensuring consistent free cash flows from operations; reducing its portfolio’s scope 1 methane emissions; and retiring end-of-life wells through its Nex…

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A High-Tech Upstream Response to Eviction 30:57

1M ago30:57

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As evictions and the number of people experiencing homelessness remain high, keeping people in their homes could come down to an algorithm. If homeless prevention agencies got a heads up on who was at-risk and what types of bills they were having trouble paying, they could help prevent an eviction even before an eviction notice. Cincinnati and othe…

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EnergyCents- Hotspot: The E&P race in the Atlantic Margin (Ep. 155) 35:19

1M ago35:19

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The Atlantic Margin, the play between the west coast of Africa and the east coast of South America, is increasingly under the upstream spotlight. With high E&P potential in countries like Guyana, Suriname and Namibia, many major oil and gas players are keen to explore and invest. S&P Global experts Ford Tanner and Ida Hockerfelt join EnergyCents ho…

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The 2.0 of bottled H2O 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Host Brooking Gatewood sits down with Manuela Zoninsein, the CEO & Founder of Kadeya, winner of the Most Innovative Company in the Food and Beverage category for the 2024 Reusies. Learn the secret to Kadeya’s 99% bottle return rate, and how their patented closed-loop beverage system can eliminate single-use bottles forever while saving GHGs, elimin…

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EnergyCents Change Makers: Inspiration Mobility CEO Josh Green (Ep. 154) 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Inspiration Mobility is the world’s first electric vehicle Fleet Management Company, or eFMC. The self-described “electrification accelerator” is backed by investment from Macquarie, Arclight Capital, and Ferrovial and offers solutions that include fleet management, charging-as-a-service (CaaS), and electrification finance. Inspiration Mobility CEO…

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How Communities Are Cashing In With Land Banks 27:15

2M ago27:15

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Vacant and abandoned property accelerates the decline of neighborhoods. How can we make this land more productive? An increasing number of governments and non-profit organizations are turning to land banks as a partial solution. Interview guests: National Land Bank Network Director Brian Larkin, Montgomery County Land Bank Senior Advisor Mike Grauw…

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EnergyCents- Ep 153: Mingling molecules: RNG wins market share in heavy-duty trucking 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Renewable natural gas (RNG) has been one of the fastest low-carbon fuels to reach commerciality in the United States because of its ability to leverage traditional gas infrastructure. RNG has also benefited from recent innovation in compressed natural gas (CNG) engines used in heavy duty trucking. S&P Global experts Tom DiChristopher and Greg Genet…

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EnergyCents- Ep 152: Eyes on Tomorrow: The future of global oil & gas exploration 30:35

2M ago30:35

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The future of global oil and gas exploration has been widely discussed recently, with the number of discoveries year on year for the past decade gradually declining. But with growing energy demands in emerging markets, a call to end 'energy poverty' and efforts to ensure energy security, exploration to boost companies' portfolios remains ever impor…

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Solutions Sidebar: A Building Boom Of Entry Level Housing with Charles Marohn 34:40

2M ago34:40

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If we had an abundance of entry level units, there would be a lot of different opportunities,” says Charles Marohn. “A person who is in their first job, a person who’s just getting started with their family, a couple that has just gotten married, people should be able to move up when they’re ready.” In his book Escaping the Housing Trap, Marohn say…

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EnergyCents- Ep 151: Carbon advantage: Brazil leverages CO2 in bid to reduce oil emissions intensity 35:38

2M ago35:38

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Brazil ranks among the world’s top 10 oil producers due largely to success in deepwater exploration and production. Much of the country’s oil production has high percentages of associated carbon dioxide and methane that are reinjected into producing reservoirs to improve recoveries and limit emissions. S&P Global Commodity Insights Brazilian Upstre…

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EnergyCents- Ep 150: Whack-a-mole: Car makers look to supply chain CO2 hotspots as EV emissions fall 27:46

2M ago27:46

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Operating an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle traditionally accounts for about 75% of a car’s full lifecycle emissions. That percentage breakdown changes with the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEV), which have zero tailpipe emissions. S&P Global Mobility expert Xi Wang joins EnergyCents hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss…

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The “secret sauce” to scaling circular systems 32:40

3M ago32:40

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Upstream was recently at GreenBiz’s Circularity 24 conference in Chicago, where as part of The Reusies, we organized a special panel discussion on the “secret sauce” to scaling circular systems. Bringing together thought leaders from multiple corners of the reuse and circular economy movement, Upstream’s CEO Crystal Dreisbach engaged panelists in a…

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EnergyCents- Ep 149: Hand in glove: The importance of carbon accounting in emissions reduction 31:54

3M ago31:54

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Titans of industry have long embraced the concept that what gets measured gets managed. Reaching consensus on measurable items like benchmarks, milestones, and definitions of success can be some of the most challenging parts of any multi-stakeholder plan. S&P Global Commodity Insights' Simon Thorne joins EnergyCents hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphre…

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Can Backyard Cottages Fill A Gap In Housing? 31:54

3M ago31:54

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We don’t have enough houses or apartments. However, plenty of people may have extra space in their house for a separate garage, attic or basement apartment. And they might even be able to build a separate structure in their backyard. California, Oregon and Washington states have built an estimated 100,000 of these, so-called-Accessory Dwelling Unit…

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From cafeteria to community: students launch reuse 27:53

3M ago27:53

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When you hear the expression “the kids are alright,” it’s referring to Sophie Horvath and Joshua Swift-Rawal, students at Berkeley High School in California. The friends noticed that a lot of their favorite restaurants were using single-use products, despite new reuse laws in their city, and they decided to do something about it. They started a pro…

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EnergyCents- Ep 148: Going Dutch: Heat pumps win market share in Netherlands decarbonization plan 28:59

3M ago28:59

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Heat pump sales jumped 36% in the Netherlands in 2023, thanks to government incentives promoting the decarbonization of residential construction. S&P Commodity Insights experts Alexandre Mace and Francesco d’Aveck join EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the rationale behind government planners’ heat-pump promotion and co…

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Will Reducing Parking Mandates Increase Housing? 34:38

3M ago34:38

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Vehicles spend most of their time parked. And because of that, for years cities have dictated how many parking spots developers should include based on sometimes arbitrary numbers. But do those numbers still make sense and could reducing them allow for more housing and development? An increasing number of cities are getting rid of those so-called p…

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A reuse playbook for stadiums 46:25

3M ago46:25

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Stadiums are high-leverage anchor venues for developing reuse ecosystems in metro areas. With around 350 million fans attending sports and other large-venue events each year in the US—and using approximately 3 billion single-use items—the social and business cases for shifting to reuse are becoming increasingly clear. The Green Sports Alliance has …

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EnergyCents- Ep 147: In the air tonight: the genesis of DAC business models 35:27

3M ago35:27

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Direct Air Capture technology, or DAC, is garnering increased attention as project developers raise funds with ambitions of deployment at commercial scale. S&P Commodity Insights’ Experts Paola Perez Peña and James Gutman join EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the potential role of DAC technology in decarbonizing hard-t…

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A Note from the Host 0:59

3M ago0:59

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We like to keep things as up to date as they can be here on Brick by Brick: Solutions for a Thriving Community. This is a short update from host Ann Thompson regarding the next episode release date. Please offer feedback on the series through this short survey. Brick by Brick WebsiteVon CET

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Toward A Global Plastics Treaty 45:29

3M ago45:29

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Join us as we navigate the ins and outs of the negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty with Jamala Djinn, Policy Advisor for Break Free From Plastic, and Rachel Radvany, Environmental Health Campaigner for the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). These stalwart strategists have been involved in all four of the “INC” (Interg…

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EnergyCents- Ep 146: Refining the future: Wires and Barrels and Batteries (oh my!) 31:53

3M ago31:53

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As electric vehicles increase their market share, so increases the transportation sector’s reliance on metals supply and downstream smelting capacity. How does this supply chain compare to that of traditional oil markets? S&P Commodity Insights’ Experts Stephen Jew and Mark Ferguson, focused respectively on liquids and metals, join EnergyCents with…

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EnergyCents- Ep 145: Chickens and eggs: Hydrogen policy wrestles with demand, supply stimulus 31:55

4M ago31:55

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Many governments are working to stimulate investments in clean hydrogen supply and/or demand, and trying to balance what can be competing priorities of support for climate and industrial lobbies. S&P Commodity Insights hydrogen and low-carbon fuels expert Brian Murphy joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the implicat…

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Tenants, Landlords, Evictions and Right to Counsel 33:27

4M ago33:27

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Cincinnati and Dayton have some of the highest rates of eviction filings in the nation. And with rents continuing to rise, it’s unclear when those evictions will start slowing down. On this episode of Brick by Brick we examine one possible solution that could even the playing field in eviction court. It’s called Right to Counsel, or the right of a …

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Championing DEI & Emerging Leaders 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

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With a background and passion for youth mentorship and career development, Bryan Lewis leads GreenBiz.org’s Emerging Leaders program, which aims to elevate, cultivate and support the next generation of BIPOC leaders in the climate community. The Emerging Leaders will be featured at Circularity 24 in Chicago, where Bryan will also be emceeing the fo…

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EnergyCents- Ep 144: eRobot: Energy sector embraces AI in race to innovate and transform 31:28

4M ago31:28

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is most commonly associated with the Silicon Valley and tech-sector giants. However, the energy sector is actively investing in and pioneering its own applications of AI to projects and processes. Dan Bennett, S&P Global Commodity Insights' head of technology and data, and Judson Jacobs, CI's executive director of energ…

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EnergyCents- Ep 143: Ship shape: LNG poised for growth in a flat gas-demand world 30:51

4M ago30:51

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Global LNG consumption is set to grow by about 2.5% per year from now until 2050. This growth occurs as global gas demand, inclusive of LNG, stays more or less flat. Madeline Jowdy joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss LNG’s continued global growth prospects and consider the geographies and projects within the value c…

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A Blueprint for Neighborhood Equity 39:10

4M ago39:10

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In this special episode, known as a Solutions Sidebar, Brick by Brick interviews authors Richard and Leah Rothstein on what role the government played to segregate society and how to undo it. We get their insights on everything from barriers to home ownership and rent equity to how communities can level the playing field. In the interview and in th…

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Reuse Rockstars 45:38

4M ago45:38

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From Hollywood sets to festival stages, this conversation with Dianna Cohen and Annie Rothschild Farman of Plastic Pollution Coalition is filled with inspiring examples of how all-star and up-and-coming artists, event planners, and activists are working together to change culture and reduce plastic pollution and waste at events. A great listen for …

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EnergyCents- Ep 142: Power Per Capita: The electrification of developing economies 31:48

4M ago31:48

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Electricity consumption in the world’s developing economies is generally less than about 2,500 kwh per capita, compared to about 10,000 kwh per capita in the more developed world. Consumption, as well as expectations of reliability, will increase as these economies grow. Silvia Macri and Allen Wang join EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Hum…

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EnergyCents- Ep 141: Data demand: US power sector responds to AI-driven growth 39:01

5M ago39:01

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Power-hungry datacenters require access to reliable electricity to meet the increasingly digital needs of modern society. As society processes more data, more datacenters are being built, and more electricity is needed. Dan Thompson and Adam Wilson join EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss the impact of datacenters on the …

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How Zoning Reform Could Increase Housing 39:34

5M ago39:34

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Zoning dictates how our communities are designed. For decades Cincinnati’s zoning has favored detached single-family homes. But with rising home prices and skyrocketing rents, the city looks to house more people through “missing middle” housing. On this episode of Brick by Brick we look at Cincinnati’s bold new zoning reform plan called Connected C…

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Pioneering reuse in Banff 34:06

5M ago34:06

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The Town of Banff, located in Canada’s first National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, receives over 4 million visitors each year and has no landfills or recycling facilities—presenting both unique opportunities and challenges to achieving the Town’s goal of moving toward zero waste. In 2023, they passed a pioneering Single-Use Item Reduction S…

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EnergyCents- Ep 140: Emerging markets: Comparing China and India’s energy-demand profiles 33:48

5M ago33:48

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China drove global energy markets throughout the early 2000s thanks to demand growth from its large population and manufacturing industries. Many are watching to see if India will have a similar impact on energy markets in the coming years. Rashika Gupta and Karim Fawaz join EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to compare China and I…

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EnergyCents- Ep 139: Rationalization and Reinvention: Refiners and the prospects of peak oil 27:59

5M ago27:59

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The global refining sector is approaching the end of its Golden Age as motor-fuel demand wanes in the developed world and large new-build projects in Nigeria and Mexico threaten Atlantic Basin margins. Hedi Grati joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss a global refining industry in flux and how the sector will adapt to …

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Turning old office buildings into housing 41:04

5M ago41:04

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Cincinnati is number two nationally converting office space into apartments. Dayton is also doing it. On this episode of Brick by Brick we look at how this possible solution can create more housing and whether this mode of up-cycling has any constraints. Brick by Brick Journalist Hernz Laguerre Jr. tours both luxury apartments in Dayton and the fir…

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EnergyCents- Ep 138: Truckin’: The long, strange trip of electric pick-ups 36:16

5M ago36:16

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Americans love pick-up trucks, and the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that make them rely on their relatively high profit margins to fuel earnings. Darragh Punch joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to discuss North America’s love affair with pick-up trucks and why electrifying them could be so important to mass EV ado…

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EnergyCents- Ep 137: Electron exports: Singapore looks to its neighbors for lower-carbon power 32:22

5M ago32:22

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Singapore, which relies on natural gas to fire nearly all of its power generation, has plans to increase to about 30% the share of renewables in its electricity mix by 2035. The island city-state lacks available landmass for large-scale solar and wind installations and intends to rely on neighboring countries to generate renewable power and export …

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Preserving Local Housing by Outbidding Out-of-Town Investors 38:28

6M ago38:28

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Is a Cincinnati response to out-of-town investors now a national model for preserving local affordable housing? On this episode of Brick by Brick, we’re diving into a solution created by The Port (short for Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority), in which an agency or non-profit effectively buys up affordable housing – competing against …

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EnergyCents- Ep 136: Clearing the air: examining emission-mitigation business models 34:25

6M ago34:25

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This week on EnergyCents, emissions expert Deb Ryan joins Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to talk about the implications of emissions mitigation across the business landscape, from investment in decarbonization technology and what projects are on the horizon. Learn more about S&P Global Commodity Insights energy coverage at: https://www.spglobal.com/c…

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