Powering the Future with Clean and Renewable Energy E11
One energy crisis or another has shadowed most of the past five decades. From the OPEC crunch of the 1970s to the skyrocketing cost of oil and gasoline today, the world’s concern over how to power the world has haunted scientists, elected officials, utility providers, end-of-the-world predictions, and our own sense of well-being.
Moderated by Phoenix Business RadioX, a distinguished panel of technology leaders from PayPal and Miller Policy Consulting joined Arizona Technology Council CEO Steve Zylstra for an engaging discussion on the benefits of transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy, the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) role in adopting energy policies, how climate change is affecting us, what’s at stake and how renewable energy can sustain humankind.
Clean energy is ready to power the future. Featured guests on this episode of AZTechCast discussed the importance of working toward a clean, modern energy system that will better protect our health, protect the environment and boost the economy. This distinguished panel also discussed the challenges of clean-energy adoption and the necessary infrastructure still needed to make it all happen.
Miller Policy Consulting provides in-depth research, analysis and advocacy support on the public policy issues affecting Arizona, particularly in the areas of water, energy and natural resources.
Supporting the pursuit of energy-efficient policies, The Western Way (TWW) works to drive free-market conservation policies in western states, with its newest chapter in Arizona.
Doran Arik Miller is the Principal at Miller Policy Consulting, a Phoenix-based public policy consulting firm. Doran is an experienced attorney and policy advisor, and provides in-depth research, analysis, and advocacy services on public policy issues that impact Arizona and its citizens, primarily in the areas of water, energy and natural resources. She has written extensively on pressing state and federal policy issues.
Previously, Doran was Senior Policy Advisor at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where she provided key research support for the Chamber’s policy agenda and authored white papers examining the impact of critical policy issues. Earlier in her career, Doran worked for Senator Jon Kyl in his Washington, D.C. office. After law school, Doran clerked for the Honorable Victor J. Wolski on the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., and then worked as an attorney at the Institute for Justice, where she litigated complex constitutional cases in the areas of property rights, economic liberty, and school choice.
Doran received her B.A. in American Studies from Georgetown University, and her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. Doran is a member of the Arizona and New York bars. Doran is also the President of Jewish National Fund’s JNFuture Arizona Board and a member of JNF’s Water Task Force.
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PayPal is committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying or getting paid.
Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom, enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies. For more information on PayPal, visit https://www.paypal.com/about.
As Sr. Director of Site Reliability & Cloud Engineering at PayPal, Rich Reyher manages the day-to-day critical infrastructure services and decides strategy for all data centers, edge deployments and POPs globally for the tech company.
In addition, Reyher is responsible for a significant portion of company production infrastructure, as well as the availability, service delivery, and budget performance for all data centers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Previously, Reyher worked for eBay Inc. as the director of global data center services.
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About the Show
AZ TechCast is dedicated to covering innovation and technology in Arizona and beyond.
Through the art of connected conversation, AZ TechCast’s guests will share their expertise, success stories, news and analysis about the region’s leading startups, companies and emerging technologies, as well as the latest industry trends and critical issues propelling the state’s growing technology ecosystem.
About Your Hosts
Steve Zylstra serves as president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, a role he assumed in 2007. He is responsible for strategy, operations, finance and policy development. Zylstra is a vocal spokesman for the value technology can provide in raising social and economic standards in Arizona.
Zylstra serves on numerous councils, committees and boards, was named “Leader of the Year, Technology,” by the Arizona Capitol Times, and “Most Admired Leader” by the Phoenix Business Journal. In addition, he was awarded an honorary doctorate of science in technology from the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Ariz.
Zylstra earned a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering technology from Western Michigan University.
Karen Nowicki is a successful author, speaker and the creator of Deep Impact Leadership™ and SoulMarks Coaching™. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious national Choice Award® for her book and personal development retreat. Karen was crowned the first-ever “Mompreneur of the Year” Award in 2010 for the southwestern states. She was recognized for her leadership, business acumen, and work-life balance.
Karen has been an expert guest on regional TV and radio shows, including Fox Phoenix Morning Show, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, The Chat Room, and Mid-Day Arizona. She has been a regular contributor to many print and online magazines – publishing articles and blogs for business and education.
In addition to working with private coaching clients, Karen is also the Owner & President of Phoenix Business RadioX. The Business RadioX Network amplifies the voice of business – serving the Fortune 500,000, not just the Fortune 500. Phoenix Business RadioX helps local businesses and professional associations get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, profession, and community.
Of all the experiences Karen has had the privilege of participating in over her vast career, she shares that Phoenix Business RadioX is a pinnacle adventure!
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About Our Sponsor
The Arizona Technology Council, Arizona’s only statewide organization serving the technology sector, fosters a climate of innovation to enhance technology in Arizona.
A trusted resource in strengthening Arizona’s technology industry, the Council proactively eliminates impediments that companies face, accelerates the entrepreneurial mindset in the state’s expanding innovation ecosystem, and works to create a destination for companies to be, thrive and stay.
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