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Smart Energy Voices

Smart Energy Voices

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 Smart Energy Voices features conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, Smart Energy Decisions' Debra Chanil digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities and visions for the future.Smart Energy Decisions Politik & Regierungen Wissenschaft
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  • W.L. Gore’s Cross-Functional Environmental Progress

    W.L. Gore’s Cross-Functional Environmental Progress
    Oct 10 2025
    In this episode of Plugged In, Raj Bazaj, Vice President of Sustainability Solutions at Constellation, sits down with Ryan Kelley, Global Carbon Footprint Reduction Champion at WL Gore & Associates, a global materials science company spanning thousands of products including high-performance fabrics. Kelley shares Gore’s path to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2025, their early success in emissions reduction, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration in driving progress. He highlights the company’s 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions ahead of schedule, the decision to raise its 2030 target to 80%, and the role of energy efficiency, electrification, and new materials in achieving progress. He also discusses Gore’s use of advanced energy modeling, its efforts to explore circular business models, and how being both a brand and manufacturer amplifies its impact across the supply chain. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Ryan’s transition into sustainability leadership (00:48) Gore’s carbon reduction goals and Scope 1 and 2 strategy (03:58) Gore’s breakthrough success in Asia (05:58) Achieving reduction goals and raising the 2030 goal to 80% (09:11) Gore’s energy efficiency initiatives (11:18) Integration of new materials into emissions progress (13:29)  Scope 3 emissions and supply chain (19:55) On-site renewable projects and growth potential (21:12) Gore’s community-led green initiatives (26:50) Connect with Ryan Kelley On LinkedIn Ryan Kelley leads carbon reduction efforts at W.L. Gore & Associates, focusing on Scope 1 and 2 emissions through energy efficiency, renewable power, and electrification. He holds an electrical engineering degree from Penn State, is a registered Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager, and lives in Landenberg, PA, with his family. Ryan is committed to applying engineering principles to create practical solutions for sustainability and climate change, with the objective of making a positive, lasting impact on the planet. Connect with Raj Bazaj On LinkedIn Raj Bazaj began his energy career in 2005 with WPS Energy Services (later Integrys), which was acquired by Constellation in 2014. He currently leads efforts to develop strategic partnerships, including a multi-year agreement with Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village in Canton, OH. In addition, Raj has been an active member of the White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), participating in leadership summits under both the Obama and Trump administrations. Connect with Constellation Follow Constellation on LinkedIn Follow Chuck Hanna on LinkedIn Follow Abinav Krishna on LinkedIn Follow Raj Bazaj on LinkedIn Learn more about Constellation sustainability solutions Connect With Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com.
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    35 Min.
  • Advancing Sustainability in Air Mobility

    Advancing Sustainability in Air Mobility
    Oct 3 2025
    In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil sits down with Glade Gunther, Market Manager at Syensqo, to explore the fast-growing field of advanced air mobility and its sustainability impact. Gunther shares how Syensqo’s high-performance composites and specialty materials are enabling breakthroughs in lightweighting, energy efficiency, and the design of next-generation aircraft. He highlights potential applications ranging from defense and cargo delivery to air taxis, while also addressing key challenges such as certification, public acceptance, and scaling production. Gunther also underscores Syensqo’s commitment to renewable energy, circularity, and sustainable manufacturing practices — efforts that are helping to lower costs, accelerate timelines, and move the industry toward a cleaner future. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Overview of Syensqo and Glade Gunther’s role in advanced air mobility (AAM) (01:27) Syensqo’s sustainability focus and the Solar Impulse project (03:51) The advanced air mobility market and lightweighting (06:00) How manufacturers leverage Syensqo’s certified composite products (08:27) Use cases for advanced air mobility (11:02) Public acceptance of new aviation technologies (15:42) Projected timeline for new technologies (21:20) Syensqo’s focus on helping customers scale efficiently and sustainably (30:33) Connect with Glade Gunther ● On LinkedIn Glade Gunther is the Global Market Manager for Composites in the Advanced Air Mobility and Electronics/Industrial markets at Syensqo, formerly part of Solvay Group. In this role, he provides technical expertise in product and manufacturing development of composite materials, partnering with customers to identify the best solutions for their unique requirements. With nearly 30 years of experience in the composites industry, Glade has held positions as a business development manager, sales account manager, and in process engineering and manufacturing. His strong background in materials, manufacturing, and process design has enabled him to support a wide range of industries, including automotive, defense, aerospace, sporting goods, electronics, and medical. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions ● Smart Energy Decisions ● Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com
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    36 Min.
  • Sustainability & Climate Resilience at the City of Hollywood

    Sustainability & Climate Resilience at the City of Hollywood
    Sep 12 2025
    In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil welcomes Elaine Franklin, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Hollywood, Florida. Franklin shares how the city is advancing its sustainability action plan through clearer accountability, innovative digital tracking tools, and regional collaboration to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. She discusses Hollywood’s emissions reduction strategy, climate resilience planning, and adaptive reuse projects, including the transformation of the historic Armory into a modern community center. Franklin also highlights initiatives to expand tree canopy, provide community cooling centers, and otherwise mitigate extreme heat, underscoring how sustainability and resilience save both money and lives. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… ● Lessons from Hollywood’s 2017 Sustainability Action Plan (02:54) ● Using the Kausal platform for accountability and transparency (03:59) ● Importance of a living document (06:27) ● Goals and strategies to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (09:21) ● Overview of an adaptive reuse project (14:20) ● Climate resilience and heat mitigation at the City of Hollywood (16:16) For full episode show notes, click here. Connect with Elaine Franklin ● On LinkedIn Elaine has a master’s degree in conservation biology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She brings years of diverse experience to the role of Environmental Sustainability Coordinator. Prior to her life in Florida, Elaine developed and delivered an environmental sustainability curriculum to youths in Eswatini/Swaziland, Southern Africa, through her own company. She earned her Permaculture Design Certification in South Africa and guided low-income residents in establishing abundant, diverse and sustainable food gardens in their own yards. She has studied the impacts of human activities on birds throughout the world, most recently coauthoring a paper on the effects of a new transportation project on bird communities in Equatorial Guinea. Elaine is a CLEO Climate Speaker, a facilitator of the En-ROADS climate simulator, a Florida Master Gardener, and an avid cyclist. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions ● Smart Energy Decisions ● Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com.
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    23 Min.
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