For all the recent negative news surrounding renewable energy in the US, the reality is that in 2025, around 80% of the new power generation that came online globally was renewable.
But to encourage global players to participate in that market for renewables, you need a rigorous system of verification, and a stable modern marketplace. That's where today's company comes in.
John Melby is the CEO of Xpansiv, the world's largest registry platform for renewable energy and carbon. John is an accomplished leader in energy and environmental markets, with over two decades of experience driving innovation in renewable carbon, natural gas, and power markets.
John joins us for an in-depth discussion on the current state of power generation, and how Xpansiv's platform is facilitating the growth of renewables.
Highlights:
- John's experience with energy markets (2:24)
- The opportunity for Xpansiv (3:44)
- Xpansiv's slate of services (5:05)
- Shifting energy consumption (6:22)
- Importance of registry infrastructure (9:05)
- Xpansiv's power business (11:39)
- Partnership with Constellation (13:56)
- Asia's role in the energy transition (15:25)
- Xpansiv's acquisition strategy (18:06)
- The evolving role of AI (20:48)
- Outlook for Renewables in the US (22:45)
- What's success for Xpansiv? (28:06)
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