https://books.forbes.com/author-podcasts/fusion-capitalism/enScienceCopyright Forbes Bookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/adfe752a76aa069e3f62e8608dbe93a4.jpghttps://books.forbes.com/author-podcasts/fusion-capitalism/Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:32:15 +0000Steve MelinkForbes Booksjpardavila@forbesbooks.comA Clean Energy Vision for Conservativesfalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-part-two-heather-reams-president-citizens-for-responsible-energy-solutions--48785579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48785579Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:10:02 +0000Steve MelinkIn the conclusion of Steve's conversation with Heather Reams, the President of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, Heather discusses why she believes a carbon tax isn’t politically viable and why ‘We need solutions that can be adopted as...873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-part-one-heather-reams-president-citizens-for-responsible-energy-solutions--48785578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48785578Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:05:02 +0000Steve MelinkSteve welcomes Heather Reams to the podcast. Heather is the President of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions and has been an advocate for conservative clean energy and climate solutions on Capitol Hill. In part one, Heather shares the origin of...775falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-part-two-mark-rothleder-senior-vice-president-and-chief-operating-officer-california-iso--47871495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871495Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:50:01 +0000Steve MelinkSteve wraps up his discussion with Mark Rothleder, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at California Independent System Operator. In part two, Mark shares how California ISO is confronting climate change with clean energy solutions...898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-part-one-mark-rothleder-senior-vice-president-and-chief-operating-officer-california-iso--47871494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47871494Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:50:02 +0000Steve MelinkSteve welcomes Mark Rothleder, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at California Independent System Operator, to the podcast. California ISO is one of the largest ISOs in the world, delivering 300 million megawatt-hours of...880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-part-two-tom-fanning-chairman-president-ceo-southern-company--47148058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47148058Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:50:11 +0000Steve MelinkSteve Melink wraps up his conversation with welcomes Tom Fanning, the chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company, the country's second-largest utility company. In part two, Tom shares how Southern has been at the forefront of innovation while...1014falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-part-one-tom-fanning-chairman-president-ceo-southern-company--47148059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47148059Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:50:05 +0000Steve MelinkSteve welcomes Tom Fanning, the chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company, the country's second-largest utility company. Southern serves 9 million customers delivering electricity, natural gas, solar energy. In part one, Tom talks about what...1289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-part-two-john-cranley-mayor-of-cincinnati--46865546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46865546Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:40:17 +0000Steve MelinkSteve wraps up his discussion with Ohio gubernatorial candidate and two-term Cincinnati Mayor, John Cranley. In part two, Mayor Cranley discusses what separates him from his political opponents, his proposed energy dividend for families in Ohio...944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-part-one-john-cranley-mayor-of-cincinnati--46865547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46865547Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:35:16 +0000Steve MelinkSteve welcomes two-term Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley to Fusion Capitalism. Mayor Cranley is currently running for Governor of Ohio, and he has pledged to modernize the state’s infrastructure and to extract money from energy companies for homeowner...1227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-part-two-katharine-hayhoe-author-saving-us-a-climate-scientist-s-case-for-hope-and-healing-in-a-divided-world--46533076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46533076Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:25:08 +0000Steve MelinkSteve wraps up his discussion with professor and climate scientist, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe.  In part two, Katharine talks about how to engage others on controversial subjects like climate change, what it's like to be a Christian and a climate scientist,...849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-part-one-katharine-hayhoe-author-saving-us-a-climate-scientist-s-case-for-hope-and-healing-in-a-divided-world--46533077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46533077Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:25:05 +0000Steve MelinkSteve's guest this week is renowned professor and climate scientist, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. In 2014, Katharine was named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People and a couple of years ago she was named the United Nations Environmental Program’s...872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-part-two-mark-goodwin-ceo-apex-clean-energy--46171895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46171895Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:55:13 +0000Steve MelinkSteve wraps up his conversation with Mark Goodwin, the President & CEO of Apex Clean Energy, a company that is expanding the renewable frontier across North America.  In part two, Mark discusses his clean energy lobbying efforts, his thoughts on the...581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-part-one-mark-goodwin-ceo-apex-clean-energy--46171894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46171894Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:55:10 +0000Steve MelinkThis week, Steve welcomes the President & CEO of Apex Clean Energy, Mark Goodwin.  Apex is involved in utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, and plan on expanding the renewable...761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-part-two-ed-begley-jr-founder-begley-s-earth-responsible-products--45064511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45064511Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:25:14 +0000Steve MelinkSteve concludes his conversation with actor and pioneering environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr. In part two, Ed talks about the clean energy companies he's invested in, how he developed a line of natural household products, the comeback of the electric...884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-part-one-ed-begley-jr-founder-begley-s-earth-responsible-products--45064510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45064510Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:20:07 +0000Steve MelinkFusion Capitalism goes Hollywood. Joining Steve this week is actor, author, and pioneering environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr. Ed has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances and he has spoken out about his views on climate...790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-part-two-kiran-kumaraswamy-vice-president-of-market-applications-fluence--44133912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44133912Tue, 11 May 2021 05:50:15 +0000Steve MelinkSteve concludes his talk with Kiran Kumaraswamy, the Vice President of Market Applications at Fluence a billion-dollar Siemens and AES energy storage tech company that has deployed the world’s first grid-connected battery energy storage system.  In...1249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-part-one-kiran-kumaraswamy-vice-president-of-market-applications-fluence--44133913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44133913Tue, 04 May 2021 05:50:06 +0000Steve MelinkBack in February, energy and power grids dominated the headlines for the first time in years. How important is energy storage and how can it help us meet clean energy goals? Joining Steve this week is Kiran Kumaraswamy, the Vice President of Market...1312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-part-two-jeff-eckel-chairman-and-chief-executive-officer-hannon-armstrong--44133905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44133905Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:55:13 +0000Steve MelinkSteve wraps up his conversation with Jeff Eckel, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Hannon Armstrong. Jeff’s company invests billions of dollars each year in environmentally responsible projects and in part two, he discusses which companies...863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-part-one-jeff-eckel-chairman-and-chief-executive-officer-hannon-armstrong--44133906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44133906Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:55:05 +0000Steve MelinkWhat companies are invested in the future of clean energy? A better question, which companies are INVESTING IN clean energy? Joining Steve this week is Jeff Eckel, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Hannon Armstrong, the first publicly traded...789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-09-part-two-representative-scott-peters-california-s-52nd-congressional-district--43760434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43760434Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:20:20 +0000Steve MelinkSteve concludes his fascinating conversation with Congressman Scott Peters from California’s 52nd Congressional district. In part two, Rep. Peters discusses the importance of implementing a tax on carbon, the chances of passing a clean energy bill...624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-09-part-one-representative-scott-peters-california-s-52nd-congressional-district--43760433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43760433Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:20:20 +0000Steve MelinkJoining Steve this week is Congressman Scott Peters, who serves California’s 52nd Congressional district, which includes the cities of Coronado, Poway, and most of northern San Diego. In part one, Rep. Peters shares why he's considered the 4th most...755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-08-part-two-aamir-paul-country-president-us-at-schneider-electric--43231819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43231819Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:50:06 +0000Steve MelinkSteve concludes his conversation with Aamir Paul, the US President for Schneider Electric, a global provider of electrical products and energy management software. In part two, Aamir talks about how his personal journey led him to his current role,...758falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-08-part-one-aamir-paul-country-president-us-at-schneider-electric--43231820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43231820Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:45:14 +0000Steve MelinkSince Steve launched the podcast he's spoken to thought leaders, professors, and lobbyists in the clean energy space. But what is being done on the ground in corporate America? This week, Steve is joined by Aamir Paul, the US President for Schneider...934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-07-part-two-mike-o-boyle-director-of-electricity-policy-energy-innovation--42536876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42536876Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:00:14 +0000Steve MelinkSteve wraps up his conversation with Mike O’Boyle, the Director of Electricity Policy at Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy firm delivering research and analysis to help policymakers make informed choices.599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-07-part-one-mike-o-boyle-director-of-electricity-policy-energy-innovation--42536875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42536875Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:00:06 +0000Steve MelinkThis week on Fusion Capitalism, Steve speaks with Mike O’Boyle, the Director of Electricity Policy at Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy firm delivering research and analysis to help policymakers make informed choices. Mike...910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-06-part-two-mark-reynolds-executive-director-citizens-climate-lobby--42381212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42381212Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:14 +0000Steve MelinkSteve wraps up his conversation with Mark Reynolds the Executive Director at Citizens’ Climate Lobby. In part two, Mark talks about what the incoming administration means to their movement and why he thinks Biden's climate agenda is so ambitious.806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-06-part-one-mark-reynolds-executive-director-citizens-climate-lobby--42381211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42381211Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:55:10 +0000Steve MelinkThis week, Steve is joined by Mark Reynolds the Executive Director at Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Citizens' Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. In part one,...889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-05-part-two-bill-weir-chief-climate-correspondent-cnn--42039512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42039512Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:10:19 +0000Steve MelinkSteve concludes his conversation with CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent, Bill Weir. In part two, Steve and Bill discuss what a Biden administration means to the climate crisis and how carbon taxes can help reduce carbon dioxide emission.1086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-05-part-one-bill-weir-chief-climate-correspondent-cnn--42039511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42039511Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:05:03 +0000Steve MelinkHow will the United States’ stance on climate change and clean energy change under the next Presidential administration? This week, Steve Melink discusses 2021 and beyond with CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent, Bill Weir.984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-04-part-two-jody-freeman-director-environmental-and-energy-law-program-harvard-law-school--41645638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41645638Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:00:02 +0000Steve MelinkSteve wraps up his conversation with Jody Freeman, a professor of law and director of the environmental and energy law program at Harvard Law School. In part one Steve and Jody covered Climate Change in relation to the Election, but in part two they...862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-04-part-one-jody-freeman-director-environmental-and-energy-law-program-harvard-law-school--41645530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41645530Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:59:48 +0000Steve MelinkWhat will the results of the Presidential Election mean for climate change? This week, Steve discusses that and more with Jody Freeman, professor of law and director of the environmental and energy law program at Harvard Law School.1054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-03-part-two-tyler-duvelius-executive-director-ohio-conservative-energy-forum--41207933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41207933Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:03:00 +0000Steve MelinkSteve concludes his conversation with Tyler Duvelius, the Executive Director of the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum. Steve and Tyler discuss how his organization depoliticizes the preconceived notions among Republicans about Climate Change.978falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-03-part-one-tyler-duvelius-executive-director-ohio-conservative-energy-forum--41207932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41207932Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:05:53 +0000Steve MelinkThis week Steve is joined by Tyler Duvelius, the Executive Director of the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum. Tyler has a plethora of political campaign and public policy experience that belies his age. He is a multiple winner of the John Kasich Award...901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-02-part-two-bob-inglis-executive-director-republicen-org--41083457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41083457Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:00:06 +0000Steve MelinkSteve concludes his conversation with Bob Inglis, a former Congressman from South Carolina and currently the executive director of republicEN.org, a group of conservatives who care about climate change. In part two, Bob talks about how he became a...1386falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-02-part-one-bob-inglis-executive-director-republicen-org--41083458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41083458Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:34:49 +0000Steve MelinkThis week Steve speaks with Bob Inglis, the former Congressman from South Carolina. After leaving office, Bob dedicated his career to promoting free enterprise action on climate change and is now the executive director of republicEN.org, a group of...1150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-01-part-two-mark-z-jacobson-director-of-the-atmosphere-energy-program-stanford-university--40409094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40409094Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:32:26 +0000Steve MelinkSteve concludes his conversation with Mark Z. Jacobson, the Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford University. Mark created a course dedicated to transitioning to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage. He is also the chief architect...857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-01-part-one-mark-z-jacobson-director-of-the-atmosphere-energy-program-stanford-university--40409093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40409093Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:01:32 +0000Steve MelinkJoining Steve on the premiere episode of Fusion Capitalism is Mark Z. Jacobson, the Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford University. Mark created a course dedicated to transitioning to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage. He is...1176falsefull