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Sustainable Energy Revolution: Bernard Brown on Hydrogen, Waste-to-Energy, and the Future

Author
Wes Ashworth
Published
Fri 06 Dec 2024
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In this episode of Green Giants, we sit down with Bernard Brown, COO of Empire Diversified Energy and a trailblazer in sustainable innovation. With a career spanning over two decades in both public and private sectors, Bernard shares his vision for transforming the energy landscape through groundbreaking waste-to-energy projects, hydrogen production, and sustainable solutions.

Key Highlights:

  • A Veteran’s Perspective: Bernard recounts his early inspiration for focusing on energy, stemming from his time in the military and his work with emergency operations.
  • Sustainable vs. Renewable: Bernard unpacks the critical distinction between renewable and sustainable energy, advocating for a broader definition that includes waste-to-energy solutions and hydro.
  • The Hard Truth About Energy: Why trade-offs are inevitable in every energy solution and how we can better educate stakeholders without alienating them.
  • Hydrogen's Role in the Energy Mix: Learn why Bernard sees hydrogen as a transformative piece of the sustainable energy puzzle and how Empire Diversified Energy is betting big on its potential.
  • A "Rockefeller Moment" for Energy: Drawing parallels to the oil boom era, Bernard explains why now is the time for bold investments and innovations in the hydrogen sector.
  • Waste-to-Energy Innovation: Discover Empire's pioneering approach to turning food waste and sludge into clean hydrogen, achieving negative carbon intensity scores.
  • Energy Politics and Behavior Change: Bernard shares his thoughts on depoliticizing energy and how individual actions can collectively drive the transition to sustainability.
  • Future Energy Vision: From advanced solar panels to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Bernard paints a picture of a diverse, robust energy future.

About Bernard Brown:

Bernard Brown is a recognized leader in the energy sector, combining technical expertise with a passion for decarbonization. At Empire Diversified Energy, he drives innovative solutions that address climate challenges while maximizing efficiency and economic viability.

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Tags: #HydrogenEnergy #SustainableEnergy #WasteToEnergy #CleanTech #GreenInnovation #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #HydrogenFuelCells #CircularEconomy #ClimateSolutions

Wes Ashworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weslgs/


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