This Week in Cleantech

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This Week in Cleantech examines mounting financial concerns around AI-driven data center growth, changing state policies that reduce rooftop solar compensation, China's continued dominance in battery storage, and encouraging trends in state clean energy permitting. Associated Press reporter Alexa St. John joins the show to discuss how automakers are turning electric vehicles into backup power sources and future grid assets through vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid technology. The episode concludes with the Cleantecher of the Week, recognizing Bright Saver's affordable balcony solar initiative.

Paul Gerke (00:05.624)Hey everybody and welcome back to a fresh edition of This Week in Cleantech, our 15-minute-ish roundup of the biggest stories in climate and clean energy every week.You’re listening to this on Friday, March 20th, 2026. We are deep in March Madness—I’ve got basketball games on all around me right now, Mike Casey.We’ve also got a returning guest in the lobby—Jennifer McDermott from the Associated Press will be joining us shortly.I’m Factor This content director Paul Gerke, joined as always by cleantech commentator Mike Casey of Tigercomm. Mike, how are ya?Mike Casey...