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James (JD) Dillon of Tigo Energy talks solar panels and your lawn in a CNET article by Alexandra Jones??? ?? ?? Read more ??

?Technica’s Top News of the Week: ?? ? Trump nominates fossil fuel advocate Chris Wright to lead the Department of Energy. ??? COP29 debates whether limiting warming to 1.5°C is still achievable. ?? Trump’s return could reverse key climate and clean energy policies. ?? Meta, Amazon, and Google drive corporate clean energy procurement to record levels. ?? According to the Global Carbon Budget, Fossil fuel emissions hit a record high in 2024. ?? Biden secures billion-dollar climate deals ahead of Trump’s potential rollbacks. Thanks to Matthew Daly, Alejandra Borunda, Dino Grandoni, Evan Halper and Maxine Joselow, Paul Gerke, Casey Crownhart, and Kelsey Tamborrino, Brian Dabbs and Jessie Blaeser for their reporting this week! #technicareads #topnews #cop29 #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatetech

Tune into this week's episode of Earthlings 2.0, The Podcast, as host Lisa Ann Pinkerton explores the topic of plastic waste with Emmanuel LADENT ?? CEO CARBIOS. Lisa Ann and Emmanuel cover how Carbios' solution will create a sustainable future in which plastics and textiles can be endlessly recycled, closing the loop on waste in industries like fashion and consumer goods. ????

The Loan Programs Office | U.S. Department of Energy (LPO) has been critical in advancing clean energy projects, but its path forward under the next administration remains uncertain. Aligned’s Brendan Bell, who previously led strategic initiatives at the LPO during the Obama administration, offered his perspective in a recent E&E News article: "I don't expect their work to stop. But then the real question is, what happens after that?" The piece delves into how the Biden administration is racing to finalize billions in clean energy loan commitments before the transition, with major implications for the industry. Read the full article here:?https://lnkd.in/eAnaDpQB #CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy #DOE #LPO #EnergyTransition?

With venture capital tightening and a potential second Trump administration signaling new challenges for cleantech, startup founders might feel uncertain about the road ahead. But here’s the thing: the energy transition doesn’t stop—it adapts. Opportunity still exists, but the competition is tougher. Investors are prioritizing startups with strong fundamentals, evident market traction, and a clear vision for growth. ?? Now is the time to sharpen your fundraising strategy. From refining your financial story to using PR as a strategic tool, we’ve outlined 15 actionable tactics to help your cleantech startup succeed in today’s landscape.

Technica’s Top News of the Week: ?? COP29 highlights tech’s pivotal role in addressing climate impact for the first time. ?? Trump taps Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA, signaling policy reversals on climate rules. ?? Biden administration unveils plans to triple US nuclear power capacity by 2050. ?? Offshore wind faces an uncertain future under a second Trump term. ?? COP29 climate summit sees global leaders debating financing for climate projects. Thanks to Tomas Lamanauskas and Nigar Arpadarai, Ben Geman and Justin Green, Jennifer Dlouhy, Jeff St. John, and Kate Abnett for their reporting this week!

Check out the most recent episode of Earthlings 2.0, The Podcast, where host Lisa Ann Pinkerton sits down with Anca Timofte, CEO and co-founder of Holocene, to discuss a revolutionary approach to carbon capture:?Direct Air Capture (DAC)?– technology that pulls CO? directly from the atmosphere. ?????

Congrats to the American-Made Solar Prize WINNERS!? ?? Our own?Lisa Ann Pinkerton?hosts a conversation on the breakthrough projects: ?? Fram Energy: Tackling the “split incentive” with a platform that lets landlords install solar and sell energy to tenants—making solar accessible for renters! ?? Gritt Robotics: Innovating in solar construction with robotics that automate heavy lifting, freeing human teams for complex tasks. Listen to the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/eW9keUWy

Tomorrow at? 9:00 AM PST! Women in Cleantech and Sustainability and Technica are hosting a COP 29 Panel! Dive into powerful conversations led by Lisa Ann Pinkerton and Max Joshua as they moderate a panel of experts ready to tackle the big issues of COP 29. They'll explore key topics like Climate Finance, Mitigation, Loss & Damage, and what’s next for a fair, green transition. Whether you're in climate tech, policy, or simply passionate about the planet, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss. ??Click the link to join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/gTDeWvf8 #COP29 #virtualpanel #cleantech #zeroemissiongoals #climatetech

Congratulations to our client, Fortera’s Ryan Gilliam, for being included in the 2024 TIME 100 Climate List! Well deserved! ?? #time100climate #greenbuilding #greencement #sustainability #climatetechleaders #cleantech #climatetech #awardwin