Published by Propane Education & Research Council
Path to Zero is a podcast focused on clean energy and the journey toward a low-carbon future. Zero emissions is a goal we can all get behind, but how do we meet the growing energy demands of the world AND reduce carbon in the atmosphere?
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National Petroleum Council President John Dabbar says America's biggest energy challenge may not be developing new technologies—it's building the infrastructure needed to deliver them. The post 7.9 – De-Bottlenecking America’s Energy Infrastructure with National Petroleum Council’s John Dabbar appeared first on Propane .
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On this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker sits down with Harrell, CEO of ClearPath, a conservative clean energy advocacy organization focused on accelerating American innovation to reduce global energy emissions. The post 7.8 – America Needs More Energy. Can We Build It Fast Enough? with ClearPath CEO Jeremy Harrell appeared first on Propane .
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On this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker sits down with Stout to discuss natural gas, methane innovation, energy security, data center demand, and why he believes the industry has done a poor job telling its own story. The post 7.7 – The Overlooked Role of Natural Gas in Decarbonization with Robert Stout of the Natural Gas Innovation Network appeared first on Propane .
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On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Thomas Healy, founder and CEO of Hyliion, a company that has undergone a remarkable transformation. It went from developing electrified powertrains for heavy-duty trucks to creating a new approach to distributed power generation. The post 7.6 – The Future of Power May Be Behind the Meter with Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy appeared first on Propane .
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On this episode of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Claire Hao, energy and power grid reporter for the Houston Chronicle. The post 7.5 – AI, Data Centers and the New Anxiety Around the Grid with Houston Chronicle Energy Reporter Claire Hao appeared first on Propane .
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On this episode of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with one of the world’s leading battery scientists, Shirley Meng. The post 7.4 – The Future of Batteries Might Be Built on Salt with Battery Scientist Shirley Meng appeared first on Propane .
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On this special edition of Path to Zero, recorded at CERAWeek in Houston, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Bill Shireman to explore one of the biggest challenges in today’s energy transition—how to move forward in an increasingly polarized world. The post 7.3 – Energy’s Policy Whiplash Problem and How to Fix It with Bill Shireman appeared first on Propane .
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In this episode of Path to Zero, Tucker Perkins sits down with Becky Klein, President of Klein Energy, former Chair of the Texas Public Utility Commission, and founder of the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), to unpack one of the most pressing challenges in energy today: How do we deliver reliable, affordable power in a system that’s becoming more complex by the day? The post 7.2 – Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Grid with Becky Klein, Energy Expert and Former Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas appeared first on Propane .
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As Path to Zero begins a new year, Tucker Perkins sits down with Robbie Orvis to look past the noise of recent headlines and focus on what the data says about where energy markets, electricity prices, and the energy transition are headed in 2026. The post 7.1 – What 2026 Really Holds for Power Prices, Data Centers, and the Energy Transition with Energy Policy and Modeling Expert Robbie Orvis appeared first on Propane .
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Geothermal is having a breakthrough moment and one of the biggest signals is happening right now in southwest Utah. Fervo Energy has begun developing Cape Station, a first-of-its-kind 500-megawatt next-generation geothermal project that could become one of the largest in the world when fully built. Cape Station has drawn national attention, including a recent visit from Bill Gates. The post 6.25 – Geothermal Isn’t Niche Anymore: Fervo Energy’s Sarah Jewett on Next-Generation Geothermal appeared first on Propane .
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In this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins speaks with David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and former senior official at the U.S. Department of Energy, the State Department, and the White House. Sandalow also hosts the AI, Energy & Climate podcast, where he explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping power systems and climate solutions with leaders from government, industry, and academia. The post 6.24 – Columbia’s David Sandalow on How AI Is Reshaping Energy and the Grid appeared first on Propane .
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In this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins welcomes Dr. Kenneth Medlock, one of the nation’s leading voices in energy economics and policy. As Senior Director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy,Energy insights 2025 Medlock leads research on global oil and gas markets, hydrogen, and the evolving energy transition. His latest publication, Energy Insights 2025, brings together top scholars to tackle the defining issues shaping our energy future, from supply chain resilience and energy security to the rise of data centers and the role of innovation in decarbonization. “What you’re looking at when you read Energy Insights is really a distillation of the research that’s ongoing across multiple verticals within the Center for Energy Studies,” Medlock explains. The post 6.23 – From Wind & Solar to SMRs & Geothermal: Energy Economist Kenneth Medlock Maps U.S. Energy Policy appeared first on Propane .
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On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Joel Yu, Senior Vice President of Policy and External Affairs at Enchanted Rock, to talk about how microgrids are reshaping America’s energy future. From hospitals and grocery stores to data centers and military bases, Enchanted Rock has deployed over a gigawatt of capacity, making it one of the nation’s leaders in resilient energy solutions. The post 6.22 – Microgrids, Resiliency, and the Future of Power with Enchanted Rock’s Joel Yu appeared first on Propane .
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When it comes to energy policy, Drew Bond believes optimism is warranted — not because challenges are small, but because solutions are within reach. The co-founder, president, and CEO of C3 Solutions (the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions) returned to Path to Zero to share his perspective on innovation, market-driven solutions, and the policy shifts reshaping America’s energy future. The post 6.21 – Breaking the Bottlenecks in America’s Energy Future with Drew Bond of C3 Solutions appeared first on Propane .
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On this episode of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins talks with Jeff Krimmel, energy strategist, consultant, and founder of Foundations of Energy and Business of Energy newsletters. With experience spanning oil & gas, renewables, and industrial strategy, Jeff’s data-driven perspective helps companies navigate the fast-evolving energy sector. The post 6.20 – Key Energy Trends to Watch: Data Driven Insights from Strategist Jeff Krimmel appeared first on Propane .
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In a milestone moment for clean transportation, Dr. Daniel Olsen of Colorado State University joined Tucker to share promising results from a multi-year research project aimed at determining whether propane could rival diesel in efficiency—while also offering a cleaner, more cost-effective fuel option for heavy-duty trucks. The post 6.19 – Could Propane Be the New Diesel? Colorado State University’s Dr. Daniel Olsen on an Engine Research Milestone for Cleaner Trucking appeared first on Propane .
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In this special edition of Path to Zero, recorded at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Summit in New York City, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Curtis VanWalleghem, co-founder and CEO of Hydrostor. The conversation explores how Hydrostor’s innovative compressed air energy storage (CAES) technology is tackling one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: delivering reliable power when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. The post 6.18 – Why Compressed Air Storage Could Be the Key to 24/7 Renewable Power with Hydrostor CEO Curtis VanWalleghem appeared first on Propane .
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In this edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins speaks with Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive. Recorded at the Techonomy Climate Event at the City Winery in New York City, this insightful conversation explores how Colgate-Palmolive integrates sustainability across its global supply chain, the company’s long-term climate goals, and the challenges of bridging the intention-action gap among consumers. The post 6.17 – Sustainability and Supply Chain Innovation with Ann Tracy of Colgate – Palmolive appeared first on Propane .
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In this special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins sits down with Dr. Gernot Wagner—a prominent climate economist at Columbia Business School. The conversation spans teaching, cutting-edge policy, and controversial climate interventions like solar geoengineering, offering listeners deep insights into the complex journey toward a low-carbon future. The post 6.16 – Geoengineering as a Last-Resort Climate Strategy with Climate Economist Dr. Gernot Wagner appeared first on Propane .
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In a special edition of Path to Zero, host Tucker Perkins dives deep into the innovative work being done at the New York Climate Exchange with Dr. Steven Hammer, its founding CEO. As a former senior policy advisor at the World Bank, Dr. Hammer brings a wealth of experience in international climate policy to this exciting new project focused on bridging research, policy, and practical climate solutions. The post 6.15 – Accelerating Climate Solutions in New York City and Beyond with Dr. Stephen Hammer, CEO of the New York Climate Exchange appeared first on Propane .