Podcast
Thinking Green
Hosted by Mohammed Abdalla · EN
Mohammed Abdalla's lifelong love of nature, combined with an eye-opening childhood loss, sparked a desire to study energy management and do his part to save the world through sustainability. After a stint on the wrong side of the pollution problem, Mohammed founded Good Faith Energy, a solar provider company that helps its customers take a big step towards decreasing their carbon footprint while saving them money.
All those years of work on the front lines of sustainability work have given Mohammed perspective, insight, and a world of wisdom - and he wants to share it all with you.
This show is designed to give entrepreneurs, business owners, those interested in sustainability and social impact leaders the information and expert advice they need to join the safer, smarter, greener future of our planet.
Ready to start thinking green? Stick around.
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E23 Thinking Green: Craig Spinner from Savant Power - Powering Your Smart Home With Clean Energy
Sep 11, 202301:01:59Tap to summarizeSavant Homes are more than just smart, they have a backup plan when the power goes out. Automate everything from lighting to music to video in every room, while not needing to rely on the grid. Watch as Mo speaks with Executive Vice President of Savant Power about how Savant is transitioning from the Smart Home to the Powered Home. Connect with Craig Spinner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigspin... Learn More : ________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GAUhF4G8MU Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodfaithenergy Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodfaith.energy Twitter: https://twitter.com/goodfaithenergy TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@goodfaithenergy LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/goodfaithenergy Listen to this podcast and others from Thinking Green here: ________ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-green/id1565257813 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGlua2luZ2dyZWVuLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2c9CfbXUaLtaOZxwOBzhDc?autoplay=true
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E22: Doug Lewin - The State of Today's Struggling Texas Electrical Grid
Jul 10, 202300:55:43Tap to summarizeJoin Mo (@_modalla) as he sits down with Doug Lewin, a nationally recognized energy expert, to dive into the fascinating world of the electric grid, renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand response, utility regulation, and pollution reduction. 🌍⚡ Tune in for an enlightening conversation that explores the future of sustainable energy and the steps we can take towards a cleaner, greener world. 🌱 Don't miss out on this insightful episode - it's a must-listen for anyone passionate about the power of renewable energy! 🔋✨ To learn more about the Texas Electrical Grid Conditions and Solar Systems for your home or Business, fill out the form on our website: GoodFaithEnergy.com ________ Follow Doug Lewin: Twitter - @douglewinenergy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglewin/ ________ Learn More : Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodfaithenergy Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodfaith.energy Twitter: https://twitter.com/goodfaithenergy TikTok: https://TikTok.com/@goodfaithenergy LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/goodfaithenergy Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/mEQP593tCC/
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E21: Joe Ordia from Solar Surge - Creating value on YouTube in the Solar Industry
Jan 19, 202300:54:05Tap to summarizeProviding free educational resources online for people around the world may not seem like the best way to run a solar business. Today's guest, Joe Ordia, proves that creating value for people in the form of free solar and home battery backup education online is not only a cheap way to get in front of people shopping for solar, but also builds trust which ultimately leads to more inbound solar leads. Watch as Mo interviews Joe Ordia about his journey of becoming one of the most trusted resources in the United States Solar and Storage Community. To learn more about Joe Ordia, check out his channels: YouTube.com/@SolarSurge linkedin.com/in/joeordia/ To learn more about Solar & Home Battery Backups, or to get a free estimate on a system for your home, fill out the form on our website: GoodFaithEnergy.com Learn More : ________ Facebook: https://facebook.com/goodfaithenergy Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodfaith.energy Twitter: https://twitter.com/goodfaithenergy LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/goodfaithenergy Listen to this podcast and others from Thinking Green here: ________ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-green/id1565257813 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly90aGlua2luZ2dyZWVuLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2c9CfbXUaLtaOZxwOBzhDc?autoplay=true
Transcribe →E20: Off-Grid RV with Andrew Claudio
Apr 21, 202200:57:59Tap to summarizeThinking Green is about teaching the world how it actually is possible to transition to sustainable energy. Today's episode is a great example of how many Americans are choosing to downsize in order to unlock energy freedom as well as energy resilience. Andrew Claudio is a pioneer in the solar and storage space. He was there when solar and batteries were only in their infancy. Now, he lives with his wife and cat in a fully off-grid RV with solar panels, batteries, and an EV charger. He aims to unlock this energy freedom for as many people as possible through education and spreading love and acceptance everywhere he goes. Favorite Quote: "On the road I'm meeting hundreds of nomad families that are out there saying, 'You know what, we can make it here. We can do this.'" -- Andrew Claudio How to Get Involved: To learn more about Andrew and Off Grid Innovations (OGI) be sure to check Andrew out on LinkedIn, Facebook, as well as Instagram and Twitter. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Transcribe →E19: DIY Electric Vehicles with Robert Powell
Feb 23, 202200:55:17Tap to summarizeRobert Powell is a mechanical and electrical engineer with a passion for electric vehicle technology. After his first DIY project converting an old motorcycle to a fully electric bike, Robert has been hooked on giving used vehicles a new, more efficient life. Now, Robert is an engineer for Arcimoto, working on highly efficient vehicles designed specifically for urban streets. In this episode, Robert envisions a world with electric school buses and delivery trucks, quieter roads, and fewer car owners thanks to fully autonomous rideshare services. Are electric jet skis and sailboats in our future? Mo and Robert also discuss how moving away from a global supply chain system may drive costs down, and how repurposing materials in creative ways benefits us all, both environmentally and financially. What You'll Learn: The basic steps to converting a used vehicle to electric How electric vehicles could shape the future of mobility Why battery technology has been slower to advance, and what's coming next Favorite Quote: "I will say that it has a significantly higher than anticipated top speed, and I'll leave it at that!" How to Get Involved: Connect with Robert on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Transcribe →E18: Arch Rao - Smart Panels For Smarter Homes
Feb 1, 202200:51:21Tap to summarizeRenewable energy should be convenient, resilient, and flexible for your lifestyle– as the Founder & CEO of SPAN, Arch Rao wants to modernize how you power your home by bringing household electric panels into the age of smart homes, so your electric panel can do more for you and your family. SPAN Panels are digital electric panels for the home that easily integrate with both existing electrical systems and modern renewable energy and smart home devices. Traditional electric panel technology has largely gone without updates for decades, but SPAN is developing technologies that make clean energy accessible and simple, empowering homeowners to better control and understand their energy usage. On this episode of Thinking Green, Mo and Arch discuss why decarbonization is critical, and why SPAN believes in developing products that speak for themselves and are built to make a difference now– no matter where someone is on their renewable energy journey, and without waiting for large-scale regulatory changes. What You'll Learn: Why Arch chose to focus on reinventing home electric panels How SPAN's app helps homeowners feel secure and in control even in the face of infamous California power outages How an increased desire for customer convenience is shaping renewable energy technology Arch's predictions for the long-term impacts of global supply chain issues on the clean energy industry Favorite Quote: "The path to decarbonization is, in many ways, in our control, and we can do so by electrifying our everyday life. " -- Arch Rao How to Get Involved: Connect with Arch and get the latest news from SPAN on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Transcribe →E17: Allison Johnson - How to Be a Better Storyteller
Dec 13, 202100:42:50Tap to summarizeWe are relying on centuries-old energy technology to sustain our daily energy practices–but we're now reaching a point where that infrastructure is starting to fail. In this transitional time, it's more important than ever to look to companies like Enphase and Good Faith Energy to learn how to generate and distribute our own energy, and to create a clean-tech future. Allison Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Enphase energy, which is a leading global supplier of microinverters and other clean tech products. Last year, they broke one billion dollars in revenue, and they employ over two thousand employees. She cares about safe, reliable, programmable, green technology, and every day she works to innovate and lead industry shifts to sustainable energy systems. On today's episode of Thinking Green, hear Allison's life story and learn what took her from an English degree to sustainable energy. She has a lifetime of experience in transitional technology; her career started in helping companies transition during the internet resolution and has since taken her to new heights in renewable energy. Allison sees these green technologies as a way to change the narrative from "selling a product" to "telling a story," and this is how she's been so successful in her career and life. Tune in to hear Mo and Allison break down the impacts of Enphase on the industry and the average consumer, What You'll Learn: How Allisons' interest in storytelling informs her work in the evolution of technology Why it's so important to make technology accessible to the larger public What the three "E's" of storytelling are And so much more! Favorite Quote: "I am drawn to green energy because I see it as a massive cultural transition, one that will leave the world a better place." Allison Johnson How to Get Involved: You can find Allison and connect with her on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Transcribe →E16: Jason Cortes - It's Time to Dispense Electrons
Dec 3, 202100:49:42Tap to summarizeFor Jason, environmental sustainability is important. But more than that, personal sustainability is important--that is, finding work that lights your inner fire and makes you want to go out into the world and do good. He's found that life at Rivian. Since transitioning out of the oil and gas industry in 2017, native Texan Jason Cortes has turned to renewable and rechargeable energies. In between, he worked to help the community install and service clean energy solutions, and, ultimately, future-proof their businesses. He is now the RSM of the start-up Rivian, working on EVs and building the future himself. On today's episode of Thinking Green, Jason brings his oil and gas background to the conversation about renewable energies. He moved to the industry in order to chase his passion, and give meaning to his labors--which he's done, as he has now spent five years making EV chargers publicly accessible. Tune in today to hear them jam about educating the public, current barriers to entry, and the future for many petroleum-based vehicle companies as they pledge to become all-electric. What You'll Learn: How the new energy economy came to the petroleum industry, gas stations, and, in turn, Jason How long the gas station model will continue to live before it is replaced with different technology, Why some people are still hesitant to buy an EV What attracted Jason to Rivian, and what he thinks about the future of EVs And so much more! Favorite Quote: "We're all in this together. We're all moving in the same direction--forward." Mohammed Abdalla How to Get Involved: You can find Jason and all his most recent writings on LinkedIn. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Transcribe →E15: Appreciate the Journey
Nov 18, 202100:33:40Tap to summarizeGood Faith Energy is more than just a name--it's a way of life. Mohammed has put his heart and soul into the company, and is now giving back in more ways than one, from university presentations to philanthropy. Today, you can get a peek into Mo's personal life, and learn what challenges have driven him to be an entrepreneur who's invested in the community's future. Today's episode of Thinking Green is dedicated to Mo's father and all that he did to help Mohammed become who he is today. He's tracing back his father's history and how he brought his family a secure life in Canada before he passed away. That grief and hardship really shaped Mohammed, from the nine-year-old child who didn't understand what had happened to the successful leader in environmentally-friendly living. He's also here to catch us up on the impact projects that Good Faith Energy is working on recently, from food deserts to equine therapy. Tune in to today's episode to get a fuller picture of who Mohammed is as a person and as a leader, and to get up to speed on what his company is doing to better the community. What You'll Learn: How Mohammed came to realize he needed to come out of his shell and be proud of his accomplishments, from awards to lasting legacies Why the concept of 'sustenance' carries so much weight for Mohammed and his family What impact projects Good Faith Energy has been working on since the last episode of Thinking Green. And so much more! Favorite Quote: "It's okay to be you. I want you to be YOU--I don't want you to hide who you are, with a version at work and a different version at home. It's okay to share your joy and passion. Don't hide who you are." Mohammed Abdalla How to Get Involved: If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Transcribe →E14: Renee Kuehl And Melissa Schmid - When The Solar Panel Reaches Middle Age
Sep 29, 202100:28:58Tap to summarizeRecycling isn't just about the blue bin on the curb anymore. People like Melissa and Renee are connecting renewable companies together so that they can recycle on a massive scale, and limit the amount of wasted equipment. Because of them, many companies have developed their own relationships and helped the industry use every last drop of solar power. Renee Kuehl is the director of sales and marketing for EnergyBin. Melissa Schmid is EnergyBin's marketing communication manager. EnergyBin is a business-to-business network for solar companies to deal sustainably with their extra stock. They're here today to talk about their business and the impact of recycling renewable infrastructure. On this episode of Thinking Green, Mohammed interviews Melissa and Renee about their experience with EnergyBin and renewable energy in general. All three of them have years of experience scaling recycling to the corporate level, and helping both individuals and businesses with their sustainable energy needs. We hear a lot about the first part of the renewable energy cycle, and now Mo is bringing you a chance to hear about the next part--what happens after the equipment is used, and how the aftermath can be sustainable too. What You'll Learn: How EnergyBin came to life, and how it's impacted the global renewable energy industry Why it's so important to serve all links of the renewable supply chain to create a successful industry What can be done about the waste that is sometimes produced by renewable energy, and how it can help underprivileged communities worldwide And so much more! Favorite Quote: "Instead of saying "end of life," we should be saying, "new life." There is so much equipment that can be reused. We don't want anything to go to waste." Renee Kuehl How to Get Involved: You can find both Renee on LinkedIn and Melissa on LinkedIn. Learn more about EnergyBin on their website. If what you heard resonated with you, you can find Mohammed on LinkedIn or his website. And don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
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