The Just Energy Transition Podcast

Mari y George conversan con Luis Stone, fundador de Ergo Solar, quien relata cómo su empresa nació desde la casa de su madre y creció hasta convertirse en una organización con decenas de “Guerreros Solares” en México. Inspirado por sus experiencias internacionales, Luis concibe la tecnología como una herramienta al servicio de las personas y la innovación como un acto de amor y empatía. Su historia personal lo llevó a vivir con propósito y a buscar trascender mediante soluciones sostenibles. Promueve una visión de sostenibilidad que coloca el bienestar social por encima del lucro, integra acciones ambientales y demuestra que los negocios con propósito pueden ser rentables y transformar positivamente al mundo.La transcripción de este episodio la puedes encontrar aquí Para saber más de Ergo Solar dale clic aquíPara explorar The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition y saber cómo puedes participar, dale clic  aquíConecta con nosotros: Correo electrónico: thenarrativejet@gmail.comInstagram:LinkedIn: The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition

En nuestra última entrevista de la primera temporada en Inglés, hicimos un viaje por Barefoot College International (BCI) acompañados por Rodrigo Paris, CEO. Ahora, en una conversación en Español, Rodrigo nos vuelve a acompañar donde exploramos más sobre las Solar Mamas (el orgullo y alegría de este proyecto) en Latinoamérica - sus vivencias personales y el mensaje de esperanza para todos nosotros.La transcripción de este episodio la puedes encontrar aquí Para saber más de Barefoot College International (BCI), dale clic aquíPara explorar La Narrativa de la Transición Energética Justa y saber cómo puedes participar como host invitado, dale clic aquíConecta con nosotros: Correo electrónico: thenarrativejet@gmail.comLinkedIn: The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition

In this episode we are absolutely delighted to celebrate Hope Is a Verb, a kindred podcast which spotlights evidence-based stories of social, environmental, and scientific progress. We play a clip where Hope Is a Verb co-creator Angus Hervey shares his optimism arising from the explosive global growth of solar power. Mari and George share their own thoughts and hopes in these times of uncertainty.Resources:The transcript for this episode can be found here (pending)To learn more about the Hope is a Verb podcast click hereTo learn more about Fix The News click hereThe Answer to How is Yes by Peter Block on Amazon hereTo explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate as a guest host, click hereConnect with us: Have a question or recommendation for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team or would like to know more about joining us as a volunteer? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.comLinkedIn: The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition

En este episodio nos da un enorme gusto presentar a las hosts invitadas Monserrat Bustamante Contreras y Fatima Borjas Cisneros, estudiantes de la carrera de Psicología Educativa Y Organizacional de la UPAEP en Puebla, México. Monse y Fátima conversan sobre la Transición Energética Justa con la Dra. Genoveva Rosano Ortega, el Dr. Juan Francisco Méndez Díaz y el M. C. Moisés Salazar Espino quienes nos comparten experiencias novedosas de la inmersión de estudiantes en proyectos de energía limpia.Recursos::La transcripción de este episodio la puedes encontrar aquí Para saber más de la UPAEP, dale clic aquíPara explorar La Narrativa de la Transición Energética Justa y saber cómo puedes participar como host invitado, dale clic aquíConecta con nosotros: Correo electrónico: thenarrativejet@gmail.comLinkedIn: The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition

In this episode Mari Szymanski is joined by Carla Ruiz, a graduate student at UPAEP as co-host in an inspiring conversation with Luis Stone, Founder and CEO of ErgoSolar, a Mexico-based company founded in 2004 at the forefront of solar energy, energy storage, and smart energy management — with more than 800 solar projects completed across Mexico, including industrial, SME, and commercial installations. Among the company’s many awards & recognitions are:  National Energy Savings Award (Premio Nacional de Ahorro de Energía Eléctrica) – 2012Entrepreneurial Merit Award (Premio al Mérito Emprendedor de Puebla) – 2015Business Coordinating Council of Puebla Award – Sustainable Project/Model (Premio CCE Puebla – Proyecto o Modelo Sustentable) – 2023Huawei Global Installer Summit – Elite Installer Certification – 2025Great Place to Work® – Recognized in 2024/2025We hope that you will be inspired and motivated as much as we are by Luis’s authenticity in sharing his and the company’s story through the many personal and business challenges, lessons learned and satisfactions.Show Notes: Resources:The transcript for this episode can be found here To learn more about ErgoSolar click here To explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate as a guest host, click hereConnect with us: Have a question or recommendation for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team or would like to know more about joining us as a volunteer? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.comLinkedIn: The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition

During the second season of The Just Energy Podcast we are excited to offer a hybrid of English & Spanish speaking episodes. This is our second conversation in Spanish. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes in English.Durante la temporada dos del Just Energy Podcast estamos felices de ofrecerles nuevos episodios no solo en inglés sino también en español para nuestros escuchas en países de habla hispana. Bienvenidos al segundo episodio en español de esta temporada híbrida. En este episodio vamos a Colombia a conversar con Gustavo Yepes, profesor universitario,  colaborador de AIM2Flourish y co-autor de Historias que Transforman, y con Nicolás Pinzón, emprendedor social y co-creador del proyecto Waterlight por E-Dina. Waterlight es una lámpara portátil que genera electricidad con agua salada, capaz de funcionar hasta 45 días con solo 0.5 litros. La idea surgió como una solución práctica y sostenible para comunidades sin acceso a energía.La transcripción de este episodio la puedes encontrar aquí Para saber más de Waterlight dale clic aquíLa historia de Waterlight publicada en AIM2Flourish aquiDescarga el libro digital, Historias que Transforman aquiPara explorar The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition y saber cómo puedes participar, dale clic  aquíConecta con nosotros: Correo electrónico: thenarrativejet@gmail.comLinkedIn: The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition

During the second season of The Just Energy Podcast we are excited to offer a hybrid of English & Spanish speaking episodes. This is our first conversation in Spanish. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes in English.Durante la temporada dos estamos felices de ofrecerles nuevos episodios no solo en inglés sino también en español para nuestros escuchas en países de habla hispana. Bienvenidos al primer episodio en español de esta temporada híbrida. En esta entrevista conversamos con Luel Rodriguez, cofundador de LOM Process Control en México que ofrece tecnologías innovadoras que reducen consumos eléctricos en 70% en los servicios de aire acondicionado y refrigeración. Nos platica sus experiencias de la alianza con Oxycom en Holanda en la realización de un proyecto en conjunto en Yucatán, México.La transcripción de este episodio la puedes encontrar aquí Para saber más de LOM Process Control dale clic aquí y conocer a Oxycom aquíPara explorar The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition y saber cómo puedes participar, dale clic  aquíConecta con nosotros: Correo electrónico: thenarrativejet@gmail.comLinkedIn: The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition

In our first episode of Season 2 we are delighted to share an insightful and inspiring conversation with a special guest, Ioana Maria Petrescu. Ioana is a Romanian economist who served as the country’s Finance Minister. She is a public policy scholar at Harvard Kennedy School. Ioana runs a Romanian NGO "Pur și Simplu Verde" that supports local governments in their efforts to transition to a greener economy. She is also a European Climate Pact ambassador. In this episode Ioana shares her insights and inspiring stories you don’t want to miss.Resources:The transcript for this episode can be found hereTo learn more about Pur si Simplu Verde click here To explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate as a guest host, click hereConnect with us: Have a question or recommendation for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team or would like to know more about joining us as a volunteer? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.com

Mari Szymanski y Mariana López hacen una invitación a jóvenes y jóvenes adultos a ser parte de nuestro equipo y participar en contar historias de la transición justa a la energía limpia en países de habla hispana.Para explorar The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition y saber cómo puedes participar, lo puedes ver aquíConecta con nosotros: Correo electrónico: thenarrativejet@gmail.comLinkedIn: The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition

The Just Energy Transition team, Mari, George and Mariana, get together for a wrap up of Season One, sharing experiences, highlights and what’s to come in Season Two.  Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here To explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate click here  If you want to know more about SME Climate Hub click here If you want to know more about The Climate Pledge click here If you want to know more about the Energy Efficiency Movement click here Connect with us:  Have a question for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.com

Our last interview of the season, come with us to a journey through Barefoot College International (BCI) with Rodrigo Paris, CEO, and find out about the Solar Mamas (the pride and joy of this project), his personal experiences and the message of hope for all of us. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here  To learn more about Barefoot College International click here  To explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate click here  Connect with us:  Have a question for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.com

In this episode listeners would be able to have the chance to hear mesmerizing stories of how the power of waves is getting transformed to power cities around the world. And who could be better to share this amazing project other than Christopher Ridgewell, CEO of AW Energy and creator of The Wave Roller, a project that brings innovation and engineering together to disrupt the energy transition story. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here  To learn more about AW Energy click here  To explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate click here  Connect with us:  Have a question for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.com

An interview with Hans Reinders, Founder of Oxycom in the Netherlands and Kor Foekens, Commercial Director, who together share the inspiring story behind Oxycom and their innovative solution to overcome the effects of cooling systems on global warming. You will love their anecdotes of the journey. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here  To learn more about Oxycom click here  To explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate click here Connect with us: Have a question for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.com

In this episode, listeners will be able to get to know one of the most successful college projects in Mexico which was able to mature and aim for disruptive young-thinking innovation to transform solar power while cleaning the air from CO2 emissions, all shared by Adan Ramirez, CEO and co-founder  of the project. Adan will share a powerful message to all the listeners around the world to inspire young talent to believe and continue to work to create projects like this one. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here  To learn more about Green Fluidics click here   To explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate click here Connect with us:  Have a question for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.com

An interview with Phoebe Chen, CEO of the Taiwan Green Energy Charity Association (TGECA), a journey into a business whose sole purpose is to bring electricity and light to everyone, especially minorities, rural areas and beyond. Also, stay tuned for her stories and the call for action to youth! Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here  To learn more about Taiwan Green Energy Charity Association click here  To explore The Narrative of the Just Energy Transition and how to participate click here Connect with us:  Have a question for The Just Energy Transition Podcast team? Email us: thenarrativejet@gmail.com

The Just Energy Transition Podcast emerged during Europe’s Energy Earthshot - a whole-of-system design process to advance the continent’s energy transformation, catalyzed by The B Team, in collaboration with Massive Change Network, bringing together 200 stakeholders online, across 50 countries, over 3 days in October 2022. Four participants created an initial prototype inspired by 3 discoveries: The power of storytelling to design our future, Global goals actualized through local context and action, and Young people as leaders in the energy transition. A later version was presented at COP 28.