{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Grid Connections","title":"Josh Dorfman on Carbon-Negative Building Materials, Demand Response, and Biking Innovation for a Greener Future","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3175,"description":"SummaryCurious about the future of carbon-negative building materials and how climate tech can seamlessly integrate into your everyday life? In this insightful episode, Josh Dorfman—co-founder of Plantd and Supercool—explains how he and his SpaceX-trained team developed a groundbreaking, grass-based alternative to plywood that’s stronger, more water-resistant, and greener than conventional wood. Along the way, you’ll discover how streamlined solutions like virtual power plants, user-friendly solar installations, and data-driven demand response can help businesses, homeowners, and entire communities cut costs while slashing carbon emissions. If you’re eager for real-world success stories, tips on scaling sustainable ventures, and a preview of the latest EV Charging Summit & Expo, you’ll want to tune in and learn from Josh’s journey—and maybe pick up a few ideas you can apply right now.⚡ Tune in now and don’t forget to Subscribe to our new newsletter!Links from this Episode:SupercoolPlantdEV Charging Summit & ExpoTakeawaysEx-SpaceX Engineering for Carbon-Negative Construction Learn how former SpaceX collaborators are applying first-principles thinking to develop high-strength, grass-based panels that transform the building industry.Demand Response: Big Savings for Franchises Discover how zero-money-down energy upgrades help restaurants like Popeyes and Sonic drastically cut costs and support grid resilience.Turning Healthcare Systems 100% Renewable Hear how a Midwestern hospital network leveraged local breweries, dairies, and biodigesters to slash carbon emissions and patent new clean energy processes.Community-Driven Bike Lane Success See how a focus on nostalgia and inclusive outreach led Memphis and other cities to build bike lanes three times faster, boosting health and livability.Consumer-Friendly Climate Tech Adoption Uncover the power of simple, transparent marketing—like Sunrun’s ‘pizza tracker’—in demystifying solar installations and battery storage...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vihpXJgM8tBfgC-cGn-7MChMApLrH8jdbBzKULCUplw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExNTYwLzE2MDA1/OTI1NDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}