Podcast

Doug Payne – SolarTech

Our interview with Doug Payne originally aired Feb. 19th on KBZNZ; however, there is still time to register for their upcoming Solar Leadership Summit, scheduled for April 21st & 22nd in San Ramon, California. During our conversation, we discuss the opportunities for the industry to ensure wider adoption of solar technology. Pres. Obama has encouraged the use of renewable energy technology as a way to spur job growth and sustainable economic growth; however, as you’ll hear the long processing time, i.e., red tape, presents challenges. Through our discussion you’ll learn the processing time and SolarTech’s suggestions in moving forward. read more...

 
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Kevin Maloney – QuantumSphere, Inc

Kevin Maloney, QuantumSphere, Inc.’s President and CEO joins Sparks to Flame.  QuantumSphere (QS)I develops and manufactures proprietary advanced materials including high-performance nanoscale metals and catalysts. QSI also actively develops high-value commercial applications for its products across a range of carefully selected industrial and clean technology sectors, typically in conjunction with the sector’s end-market leaders.  Listen in to learn more. read more...

 
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Tom Djokavich – XsunX, Inc

Tom Dokavich is CEO XsunX,Inc. joins Sparks to Flame.  XsunX is an established solar energy company, is developing a breakthrough thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) cross-industry technology that may soon utilize the excess manufacturing capacity of the hard disc drive (HDD) industry to mass produce high efficiency, low cost solar cells to truly capture the power of the sun. There mass production, cross-industry technology breakthrough will increase cell efficiency, improve production speeds and yields, and dramatically lower the cost for solar cells. Join us to learn more… read more...

 
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Karl Mundorff-Bio-Reaction Industries

Karl Mundorff is President and CEO of Bio-Reaction Industries. Bio•Reaction Industries, LLC (BRI) pioneered a new generation of environmentally friendly air pollution control systems that utilize microbes to digest industrial pollutants and odors. We’ve taken the age-old bio-filtration technology that’s been utilized in Europe for decades and transformed it into a modular, reliable bio-oxidation solution for volatile organic compound (VOC) and odor control. read more...

 
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Riggs Eckelberry-OrginOil

Riggs Eckelberry is President and CEO of OriginOil. OriginOil, Inc. is developing a breakthrough technology that will transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum. Much of the world’s oil and gas is made up of ancient algae deposits. Their technology will produce “new oil” from algae, through a cost-effective, high-speed manufacturing process. We discuss the company’s potential for creating algae-produced oil. read more...

 
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Sandra Westland Deenihan- Quality Float Works

Sandra Westlund-Deenihan is the President and Design Engineer of Quality Floats Works, Inc., the premier manufacturer of hollow metal float balls and float assemblies used to level liquid controls in plumbing, water purification systems and dozens of other industrial applications. We discuss her company’s, Quality Floats Works, Inc., efforts to become sustainable and the financial benefits of sustainability. read more...

 
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Saifur Rahman- IEEE Power and Energy Society

Dr. Saifur Rahman, the Vice President for New Initiatives and Outreach at IEEE Power and Energy Society. In addition to his role with IEEE, Dr. Rahman is the director of the Advanced Research Institute at Virginia Tech. Rahman’s background is quite extensive; previously holding significant positions with the US National Science Foundation, Department of Energy and other federal agencies.  We discuss global warming and the renewable energy marketplace.  Rahman explains how renewable applications impact the grid. read more...

 
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Mike Hess- Mariah Power

Mike Hess, CEO of Mariah Power discusses the flagship product, their extraordinary marketplacepotential and the acceptance of their product to date. A proponent of US jobs, he discusses revitalizingMichigan jobs. Mariah Power’s Windspire offers residential and commercialclients significant savings. read more...

 
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Marty Metro- Used Cardboard Boxes

Marty Metro is CEO of UsedCardboardBoxes.com. Metro is an innovative and creative CEO who followed his passion and conscience all while remaining socially responsible to create strong viable company.  Originally, an enterprise technology consultant; working with companies such as AT&T, Boeing and Sutter Home Winery to name a few.  He began his successful venture as an experiment, just buying and selling used card board boxes.  Now he is the CEO of Used Card Board Boxes.  We discuss his company, his passion and more. read more...

 
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Mark Katchen – The Phylmar Group

Mark Katchen, the managing principal of The Phylmar Group helps clients address business issues as they relate to environmental regulations, sustainability and social responsibility. This Phylmar Group helps big companies go green; enabling companies to meet the triple bottom line of people, profit and planet. read more...

 
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