The Green Insider Podcast

05 March 2026

2026 Charge – Powering Energy Brands Conference Recap

The 2026 Charge – Powering Energy Brands conference, hosted at the offices of CPS Energy in San Antonio, was a tremendous success. The event brought together leaders and innovators from across the energy and communications space for an unforgettable experience focused on connection, insight, and creativity. We were thrilled to …

25 February 2026

Turning Methane Into Momentum: BCarbon’s Role in the Voluntary Carbon Market

Welcome to this week’s Follower Friday episode of The Green Insider. The podcast features an in‑depth conversation with Eric Unverzagt, Chief Executive Officer of BCarbon, a Houston‑based non‑profit carbon registry and research center focused on advancing credible solutions within the voluntary carbon market. During the interview, Unverzagt outlines BCarbon’s mission …

24 February 2026

Momentum Technologies and the Future of U.S. Critical Minerals

Mahesh Konduru, CEO of Momentum Technologies, joined “The Green Insider” to discuss critical minerals and their impact on the economy and various industries. With 25 years of experience, Mahesh shared his background in chemical engineering and his focus on commercializing technologies in the material science space. He emphasized the growing …

18 February 2026

Energy Storage Using Repurposed Oil and Gas Wells

Kemp Gregory, co-founder and CEO of Renewell Energy, discussed his background in mechanical engineering and petroleum engineering at Shell before transitioning to renewable energy with a master’s from Stanford. He explained that Renewell energy during low-demand periods and releasing it during peak demand, thus increasing grid flexibility. On episode 316 …

02 February 2026

Strategic Access to Nickel, Cobalt, Copper, and Manganese with TMC’s Technology

Erica Ocampo, Chief Sustainability Officer at The Metals Company (TMC), to discuss with Mike Nemer their deep-sea mining operations on episode 315 of The Green Insider. TMC is exploring polymetallic nodules in the Clarion‑Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean, which contain nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese. Overview of TMC’s Work …

30 January 2026

Breaking Down OT Cybersecurity: Highlights from UTSI’s Six‑Part Series

This Follower Friday on The Green Insider spotlights the powerhouse UTSI podcast series and the cutting‑edge conversations shaping the future of OT. Mike Nemer and Shaun Six break down the latest in OT innovation, AI, security, and energy efficiency, while showcasing standout partners like Sequre Quantum, Siemens, BlastWave, and EdgeRealm. …

26 January 2026

Key Insights on the Upcoming CHARGE Conference: Leveraging Brand Strength in the Energy Sector

Mike Nemer and Fridrik Larsen Founder of Charge Powering Energy Brands Conference discussed the upcoming charge conference in San Antonio, which has been rescheduled from April/May to February 26-27. Fridrik explained that CHARGE, which focuses on energy brands and their importance in the boardroom, is moving from Houston to San …

19 January 2026

An Innovative Nuclear Waste Disposal Solution

This episode of The Green Insider featured an interview with Rod Baltzer, President and CEO of Deep Isolation, who discussed the company’s innovative approach to nuclear waste disposal using horizontal drilling techniques. Rod explained Deep Isolation’s solution for spent nuclear fuel disposal and their global consultancy work in nuclear decommissioning …

15 January 2026

Driving Sustainable AI with Edge Realm

In the fifth installment of our six-part series with UTSI International, we joined Robert Hilliker and Frank Stepic on The Green Insider Podcast to explore Edge Realm’s innovative approach to artificial intelligence and data management. Robert Hilliker, serving as Chief Strategy Officer, shared insights into his technology background and highlighted …

13 January 2026

Decarbonizing High-Speed Maritime Transport

David Tyler, co-founder of Artemis Technologies, described the company’s mission to decarbonize high-speed maritime transport, leveraging expertise from the Artemis Racing America’s Cup team. On episode 312 of The Green Insider, we discuss detailing their innovative e-foiler technology that significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions in passenger ferries. On today’s …

07 January 2026

Grid Connection and Energy Innovation in the Age of AI

Dean Akey, Executive Vice President/Partner from Clone Capital highlights a market transformation in energy demand, driven by rapid load growth from AI and data centers, which have different power needs compared to traditional industries. On episode 311 of The Green Insider, Dean covers: To be an Insider Please subscribe to The Green …

22 December 2025

Maximizing HVAC Efficiency: Sustainable Restoration, Diagnostics, and ROI

Mike Nemer interviewed Kevin Carriere, the CEO of Powertron Global, who explained that he entered the HVAC industry after meeting engineers developing solutions for heat exchanger efficiency restoration. On episode 310 of The Green Insider podcast, Kevin described how Powertron Global was founded to address HVAC efficiency issues, expanding beyond …

18 December 2025

Securing Critical Infrastructure: Insights from Tom Sego

Tom Sego, founder and CEO of BlastWave, discussed his background in chemical engineering and his journey through various industries, including roles at Caterpillar, Eli Lilly, Emerson Electric, Alta Vista, and Apple. He explained that BlastWave was founded to combine Apple’s ease of use with cybersecurity, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure …

15 December 2025

Enhancing Solar Visibility Through Design on The Green Insider

Craig Merrigan, Co-founder & CEO of Spotlight Solar, discussed his background in the solar industry and his decision to co-found Spotlight Solar, which creates aesthetic solar structures such as shade structures and solar trees. He explained that the company’s goal is to make solar technology more engaging and visible to …

03 December 2025

Ecovations' Sustainable Materials Evolution

Today’s guest is Ralph Bianculli, Founder/CEO of Emerald Ecovations. On episode 308 of The Green Insider, we discussed a number of items ranging from the journey to the finished product. To be an Insider Please subscribe to The Green Insider powered by ERENEWABLE wherever you get your podcast from and remember to …

20 November 2025

Driving Nature-Positive Change: The Rise of Nature Tech Solutions

Social entrepreneur Gilad Goren, hailing from New York, delved into his diverse background spanning tourism, travel tech, and philanthropy before pivoting towards impact and blockchain realms, with a specific focus on nature credits and carbon credits. Sharing insights on The Green Insider, he elaborated on his journey crafting marketplace solutions …

16 November 2025

ReCIRCLE Solutions: Scaling Organic Waste into Sustainable Feed

Mike Nemer welcomes Clemens Stockreiter to his podcast, The Green Insider to discuss his company ReCIRCLE Solutions, which focuses on organic recycling in Ontario. Clemens shared his background in the paper, packaging, and recycling industry and explained ReCIRCLE Solutions’ mission to prevent organic food waste from ending up in landfills. …

13 November 2025

Catching Up with Chris Whittaker at the Disasters and Resilient City Expos

This month’s quick Follower Friday highlights our time at the Disasters Expo USA and Resilient City Expo in Houston, where we had the pleasure of reconnecting with Chris Whittaker, an alum of The Green Insider podcast. Chris Whittaker serves as the city manager/administrator for Magnolia, TX, and during our discussions …

10 November 2025

TerraCycle's Innovative Recycling Mission

Tom Szaky, the Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, joined Mike Nemer for a podcast discussion about recycling on episode 305 of The Green Insider. They discussed TerraCycle’s mission to recycle items that are typically not recyclable, with Tom explaining that their offices are constructed from waste materials like soda bottles …

31 October 2025

Sustainable Houston: AI, Workforce, and Carbon Goals

Alissa Nixon shared her background at Siemens, where she has worked in various sectors including oil and gas, automotive, and chemicals, and highlighted her involvement in sustainability initiatives and educational boards. Alissa shared her background at Siemens, highlighting experience in oil and gas, automotive, chemicals, sustainability initiatives, and educational boards. …

27 October 2025

Driving Nature-Positive Innovation: The Nature Tech Collective’s Global Impact

Gilad Goren, Executive Director and Founder of Nature Tech Collective, is a social entrepreneur from New York with a background in tourism, travel tech, and philanthropy. He later shifted to impact and blockchain, emphasizing nature and carbon credits. His experience with marketplace solutions and nature-based projects inspired him to help …

20 October 2025

Henk van Alphen: Mining for the Electric Future

Henk van Alphen, Founder and CEO of Wealth Minerals shares his personal journey from living in the Netherlands to becoming involved in the mining exploration business with The Green Insider. He entered the mining industry and founded his own resource company in 1989, pioneering mining exploration in Argentina. The conversation …

13 October 2025

Energy Tax Credits & Market Uncertainty: Key Insights

On episode 302, Tony Beebe, an M & A Specialist explores the complexities and challenges surrounding tax credits and incentives across different sectors, including the impact of recent policy changes and market uncertainties. The conversation concluded with predictions about future energy-related transactions and details about potential deals expected to close …

07 October 2025

Building Resilience: Disaster Expo USA & Resilient City Expo in Houston Innovating Disaster Management

James Berryman, Chief Revenue Officer for Fortem International, based in Hoboken, New Jersey, organizes approximately 20 trade shows annually across various industries, including disaster and resilience expos, customer connect exhibitions, and food and drink shows. He highlighted that the company’s approach to trade shows remains consistent, focusing on providing value …