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Join us this episode as we discuss Solar & Storage with Matt Shortsleeve Senior Vice President of Marketing and Policy at Solect Energy

Solect Energy transforms energy challenges into business opportunities. As one of the leading names in the Northeast’s commercial solar industry, Solect specializes in cost reduction and optimizing your solar investments. They offer tailored energy solutions, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency to meet the highest industry standards. From practical and systematic solar design and installation to cutting-edge energy storage technologies, Solect is your trusted partner throughout the journey.

An in-depth discussion on commercial solar installations with Kevin Cunningham President of Helios Energy

Our guest this episode is serial entrepreneur Kevin Cunningham, President of Helios Energy.  Helios was founded in 2021 by Kevin and Jennifer Cunningham who saw an opportunity to bring a higher standard of craftsmanship and professionalism to the commercial solar industry. Drawing on decades of leadership in telecommunications, technology, and enterprise operations, they built Helios Energy from the ground up with a clear mission: deliver clean energy projects the right way. What began as a focused solar EPC operation in New England has grown into a trusted partner for leading developers and energy companies across the region. Today, Helios Energy delivers turnkey solar canopy, rooftop, and ground-mount installations — along with energy storage and EV charging — combining deep technical capability with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and community.

Discussing the business case for sustainability with Steven Clarke Program Director, Climate and Energy with Ceres

Our guest on this episode is Steven Clarke Program Director, Climate and Energy with Ceres.  Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient world. They make the business case for action on the most pressing sustainability challenges facing our economy today: climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and nature and biodiversity loss. With data-driven research and expert analysis, they inspire investors and companies to act on these global challenges and advocate for market and policy solutions.  Their efforts help transform industries, unlock new business opportunities, and foster innovation and job growth – proving that sustainability is the bottom line.

Our guest this episode is Rich Savoie CEO of Adiona Tech

Adiona Tech is a last-mile delivery route optimization tool for fleet owners and operators. The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical part of the way we live but the complexity of it is not well understood. Last-mile routing is the shortest part of the trip, while also being the most complicated, expensive, and variable.  Adiona Tech improves the bottom line for fleet owners and managers while reducing CO2 emissions.

Our guest this episode is Steve Miller founder of nonprofit LabReNew

Steve Miller has taken his passion for energy efficiency, sustainability, and the environment to create LabReNew.  Steve and his team are working towards a world where research labs integrate sustainability into their day to day operations without effort. Lab managers want to save energy, lower their carbon footprint, and create less waste, but they don’t know where to start.  That’s what LabReNew is all about.