Join Joel Thomas and Jay Carlis as they interview renewable industry veterans who open up about what their work has taught them about themselves and how it has changed them. This isn’t a how-to guide on project development or commercial strategy. It’s about our stories, how we work through high stakes situations, how we find joy at work, and how we mentally and emotionally navigate the day-to-day ups and downs of working in and around this wild business. Perhaps most meaningful, it’s about how these experiences have transformed us.
In the Season 2 finale, Jay interviews Joel the morning after his last day at AES as he embarks on a transitional journey in his career with lots of possibilities and an unclear outcome.
Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:reenergizepodcast@gmail.com).
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7 Jun 2026
Hitting the Wall
In this episode, renewable energy veteran Danny Splettstosser reflects on the early projects that defined his career—and the intense emotional toll of balancing ambition, leadership, and new fatherhood all at once. It’s a powerful look at how the same passion that fuels success can also run you dry, and what it takes to recognize the moment, reset, and keep moving forward.
22 Mar 2026
A Big Win and a Big Miss
This week, Molly Arbes joins us to unpack a turbulent 24 hours on the solar coaster — including what might be the only known case of a deal closing too early. She breaks down the twists, the scramble, and the lessons learned.
Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.
8 Mar 2026
The Eagle Has Landed
Sam Sours joins the podcast to tell the story of a project on the verge of financial close when a new friend arrives on the scene to disrupt everything...and what it took to get back on track.
Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.
4 Dec 2025
Making a Career Pivot
Trupti Kalbag discusses her decade-ago career pivot with hosts Joel and Jay, revealing frameworks that helped her navigate uncertainty and reinvent her career in a new industry in this interview.
26 Oct 2025
Underground Energy: A Network of Women Leading the Charge
Becca Glazer discusses co-founding a secret network of female leaders in renewable energy with Joel and Jay, which fosters relationships and provides support in a male-dominated industry in this interview.
12 Oct 2025
Stress, Burnout and Changing Course
Executive coach David Rosenheim discusses his personal journey from executive management to coaching, detailing the stress and burnout that prompted a significant career shift in this interview.
25 May 2025
Season 2 Preview
The host previews Season 2 of the podcast, highlighting upcoming topics and reflecting on key moments from Season 1.
18 May 2025
Thriving in Uncertainty
Erica Engle, CCO at Urban Grid, joins the podcast to talk about her journey from energy trading to renewable energy and managing uncertainty in an ever-changing industry environment.
Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:reenergizepodcast@gmail.com).
Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.
11 May 2025
Cancelled
Tess O'Brien, climate tech founder and executive, visits the show to talk about one of those "Hey, we need to talk" emails. The anticipation and the aftermath of getting some bad news for the business. The conversation flows to finding center and maintaining personal sustainability in an ever-changing business environment. We also talk about Tess's work mentoring the next generation of female leaders in tech.
Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:reenergizepodcast@gmail.com).
Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.
4 May 2025
It Takes a Village
Solar industry pioneer Sarah Hetznecker joins the podcast to talk about the early days of the solar industry and starting an installation company with her husband Gary Sheehan in 2002.
Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:reenergizepodcast@gmail.com).
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27 Apr 2025
Presence Check-In
Joel and Jay welcome back Emily Burks for a conversation about the Presence Check-In and managing our energy in the workplace. They discuss working together through COVID and how the experience of being asked to pay attention to how they were feeling transformed the way they worked.
20 Apr 2025
Burnout
Mike Volpe, a founder of Open Road Renewables, talks about the clash between his "win at all costs" mentality and the challenge of solar development. Mike comes close to burning out as he drives a solar farm through a difficult permitting process. This leads to a great awakening and a re-energizing of his career.
13 Apr 2025
The Worst Day of My Career
Jackie Chambers, CIO at New Energy Equity, joins the podcast to tell us all about the worst day of her career. It is a fun, irreverent and insightful conversation about what financial models have to teach us about life. Jackie also gives insight to Joel and Jay on what it is like to be a woman in this male-dominated industry.
Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:reenergizepodcast@gmail.com).
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6 Apr 2025
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Almost
Micah Gold-Markel, founder of Solar States, joins the podcast to talk about starting the solar installation company in 2008. Micah talks about hiring and training in Philadelphia, and working with teenagers and formerly incarcerated individuals. When Micah sits down for an annual review with one of his employees, it changes his whole conception the company's mission.
Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:reenergizepodcast@gmail.com).
Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.
30 Mar 2025
We're All Making It Up As We Go
Emily Burks, 10+ year solar industry veteran, visits the show to talk about her experience selling a groundbreaking solar project in the Mountain west to one of the biggest companies in the industry. When the buyer goes bankrupt, Emily's team has to reckon with the prospect of losing millions of dollars ... and learn how to make sure to avoid this risk in the future.
Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com.
Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.
23 Mar 2025
Out on a Limb
Re-Energize co-host Jay Carlis, an 18-year renewable energy industry veteran, talks about leading his first utility-scale solar permitting effort in a hotly contested case. With company leaders pushing Jay to move quickly, he has to defend a more cautious approach. When the permit fails, Jay has to reckon with the choice to go his own way.
Have a story to share? Or feedback on the podcast? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com.
Like the music you hear on the show? Check out Alive in the Radio Age by Jay Carlis on Spotify or Apple Music.
15 Mar 2025
Learning from Mistakes
Joel Thomas, a 15-year solar industry veteran, tells the story of the first solar project he ever developed. After closing the sale of the project, Joel learns that he missed something important. He has to search for a solve and reckon with the fear of failure.
Have a story to share? Email us at reenergizepodcast@gmail.com.
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