The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast

Welcome to the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, a fresh take on North Carolina’s evolving clean energy policy landscape. Covering technologies such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biogas, electric vehicles, battery storage, and the whole nine yards. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele on behalf of NC Sustainable Energy Association.

The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast is a news podcast hosted by NC Sustainable Energy Association, with 137 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

NC Sustainable Energy Association hosts The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, a news show with 137 episodes published.

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  Episode 132: Bolstering the Battery Belt in the Southeast

  Jul 30, 202633 min

  On episode 132 of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, we speak with Stephanie Gagnon-Rodriguez from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) about their recently released domestic battery supply chain policy roadmap. Stephanie outlines a series of policy recommendations for federal policymakers and state legislatures, along with steps the industry itself should take to expand domestic manufacturing. Given the prominent role batteries are set to play over the coming decade, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Additional Resources: C2ES Critical Battery Materials Supply Chain Policy Roadmap: https://bit.ly/4wqY7zu Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)

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  Episode 131: The Real Reasons Behind Rising Electricity Costs

  Jul 9, 202649 min

  On episode 131 of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, we speak with a former regulator about the rising costs of electricity and the impacts on ratepayers across the country. We spend time digging in to the reasons behind rising electricity rates, along with some of the strategies public utility commissions can take to slow those rising costs. This episode features a conversation with Tremaine Phillips, an Advisor to PowerLines, President of Third Coast Strategies, and former Commissioner at the Michigan Public Service Commission. Additional Resources from this episode: PowerLines Utility Bills are Rising Report: https://bit.ly/4eRnSCE North Carolina Legislation to Address Rising Fuel Costs: https://bit.ly/4yexMGg Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

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  Episode 130: Changing the Course of NC’s Energy Future – SB266

  Mar 17, 202637 min

  On episode 130 of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, we’re taking some time to digest the comprehensive piece of energy legislation that made its way through the NC General Assembly in 2025, and what it means for the future of our electricity (and electricity prices) in the state. We’re joined by Justin Somelofske of NCSEA and Will Scott of EDF to break down NC’s Senate Bill 266. More information on Senate Bill 266: https://www.energync.org/north-carolina-senate-bill-266/ Economic Impact of Senate Bill 266: https://www.energync.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025.7.24_Economic-Impacts-of-SB266-Memo.pdf Ratepayer Impacts of Senate Bill 266: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ZU9hz-hVh2gWopla5R1WdHN5uLiEI6L/view Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele),

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  Episode 129: the Role that Microgrids Played in Recovering from NC’s Costliest Natural Disaster

  Jan 8, 202656 min

  We’re now more than a year removed from North Carolina’s worst natural disaster in history. On this episode, we are joined by Will Heegaard from Footprint Project and Sara Nichols from Land of Sky Regional Council. As the state continues to recover, we talk about the role that microgrids have played in bringing power to vulnerable populations, and the continued investments necessary to help the region fully recover. We also highlight the state’s $5 million investment in permanent and mobile microgrid solutions for western and eastern North Carolina. Make sure to give this episode a listen to hear more about the life-saving impacts of technologies like solar and battery storage. Footprint Project Beehive Microgrids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_apblwKhOA State Energy Office Microgrid Investment: https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/08/12/north-carolina-launches-clean-energy-microgrid-initiative-boost-disaster-resilience Microgrid Interest Form (For Potential Site Hosts in NC): https://footprintproject.jotform.com/form/250285897063163 Vendor Registration Form: https://footprintproject.jotform.com/252294035063957 Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele), produced by Taylor Wanbaugh.

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  Episode 128: Goodbye 25D/25C - What’s Next for DERs and Household Electrification?

  Oct 27, 202535 min

  On episode 128 of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, we’re turning back the clock to go back to the news of a little bit earlier this summer with the reconciliation bill. On this episode we’re spending time with the CEO of Rewiring America to talk specifically about the impacts to residential household electrification and what the US needs to do to keep the downward pressure on technology and installation costs to continue seeing widespread deployment post-25D and 25C. Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele). Edited by Yash Mistry. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @nccleanenergy.

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