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Energy GangGeothermal, dealmaking, and the future of clean energy finance | live from the ACORE Finance Forum in New YorkIn the third and final special episode recorded live from the ACORE Finance Forum, host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk to industry leaders to explore some key issues in renewable energy technology and finance.Amy starts the episode by speaking with David Ulrey, CFO of Fervo Energy, an innovative geothermal startup. David shares insights into Fervo’s projects, including their initial commercial pilot in Nevada and the ambitious 100-megawatt development in Utah. They discuss the challenges and successes of pioneering next-generation geothermal energy, the potential for the technology to offer clean, reliable power ac...2025-06-101h 11
The 1895 PodcastWhat the 45V repeal means for hydrogen and clean energyIn this episode of The 1895 Podcast we are joined by Mona Dajani, Partner and Global Co-Chair of Energy Infrastructure & Hydrogen, and Co-Chair of the Energy Sector at Baker Botts, to discuss the future of the Section 45V tax credit and it's possible repeal.
We discuss the implications of legislative changes for hydrogen projects in the US, the shift this could create from green to blue hydrogen, the global investment landscape, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding hydrogen policy.
The conversation also touches on the perception of the US hydrogen market and the future of the hydrogen s...2025-05-1637 min
Energy TerminalEpisode 51: Fostering Collaborative Conversations on the Energy Transition with Mona DajaniToday, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Mona Dajani to the show. Mona serves as the Global Co-head of Energy, Infrastructure, Hydrogen, Mobility, Renewables, and Water at Baker Botts. She is also an ambassador for the US Department of Energy’s C3E initiative and a regular news correspondent on energy transition topics. Through her extensive career in clean energy, Mona has witnessed the evolution of global opinions on this issue. Mona believes that the way we engage in conversations about energy is pivotal to advancing the energy transition. These discussions can often be polarizing, making it...2025-01-2826 min
The ZENERGY Podcast: Climate Leadership, Finance and TechnologyMona E. Dajani | Global Co-Chair of Energy Infrastructure & Hydrogen, and Co-Chair of the Energy Sector, Baker BottsWelcome to The Zenergy Podcast! Today, host Karan Takhar speaks with Mona E. Dajani, Global Co-Chair of Energy Infrastructure & Hydrogen and Co-Chair of the Energy Sector at Baker Botts. They discuss her career journey, what drew her to the energy sector, and how she creates deal structures for large scale renewable projects. Mona then walks us through one of the most challenging and rewarding deals she’s worked on and gives advice to lawyers and developers navigating their own deals. Karan and Mona discuss the soft skills needed to do the job and how to figure out what the ot...2024-12-1227 min
Insider's Guide to Energy199 - Navigating the Future of Clean Energy: Market Trends, Policies, and Global Investments with Mona DajaniExplore the latest insights in clean energy investment and policy with industry leader Mona Dajani. In this engaging podcast episode, Mona joins host Chris Sass to discuss pivotal topics in renewable energy, from market growth and the impact of global interest rate changes to ExxonMobil’s recent lithium discovery and its potential to reshape the electric vehicle landscape. Gain a deep understanding of the driving forces behind renewable energy deals and what the future holds for the clean energy market.Learn how the upcoming U.S. elections and international policy shifts in regions like th...2024-11-0340 min
SunCastElection Special: The Path for Clean Energy Under Trump or Harris Do you envision that the IRA could be rolled back with a new administration? This question seems to permeate the conversation(s) heard around the industry in the last 6 months. Chris Sass, host of Insider’s Guide to Energy, sits down with Mona Dajani, Global Co-Chair of Energy, Infrastructure, and Hydrogen at Baker Botts, to explore the intersection of policy and energy markets. Drawing on decades of experience in clean energy transactions, Mona offers a true insider’s perspective on the election cycle, an update on green hydrogen and much more.Sneak peak: “If we're...2024-10-3030 min
The Green LightEp. 54 | What impact is the Inflation Reduction Act having on the development of green hydrogen projects in the U.S.? | Mona Dajani of Shearman & Sterling LLPWhat impact is the Inflation Reduction Act having on the development of green hydrogen projects in the U.S.? Catherine spoke with Mona Dajani, Global Head of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen at Shearman & Sterling LLP, about this and how the U.S. is now leading the world in terms of green hydrogen legislation. They also spoke about the ways in which the U.S. is rapidly ramping up its 8% EV adoption rate, following in the footsteps of countries like Norway, which has an 82% EV adoption rate. Mona shared insights on...2023-06-0625 min
Entrepreneurs for Impact (EFI): Climate Tech CEOs & VCsLeading Complex Legal Transactions in Clean Energy Infrastructure — Mona Dajani, Head of Renewable Energy at PillsburyPODCAST GUEST BIO:
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & media, energy, financial, and real estate & construction sectors. They have been recognized as one of the most innovative law firms by Financial Times and one of the top firms for client service by BTI Consulting.
Mona Dajani, an industry thought leader and a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, is the global co-leader of the firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Projects Team at and also leads the Renewable Energy practice, which covers clean energy, cl...2022-06-0240 min
Arab Talk with Jess & JamalIsrael Kills Journalist, Attacks Funeral ProcessionJess & Jamal discuss the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli Occupation Force and the attack on her funeral procession in Jerusalem. Jess & Jamal also reflect on the Nakba, the forced expulsion of Palestinians 74 years ago.
Digital Rights Defender, Mona Shtayan discusses her recent article in the Middle East Institute, "Nowhere to hide: The impact of Israel’s digital surveillance regime on the Palestinians," where she details Israel’s surveillance methods and how it uses Palestinians as test subjects to market its technology internationally.2022-05-1757 minArab Talk with Jess & JamalIsrael Kills Journalist, Attacks Funeral ProcessionJess & Jamal discuss the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli Occupation Force and the attack on her funeral procession in Jerusalem. Jess & Jamal also reflect on the Nakba, the forced expulsion of Palestinians 74 years ago.
Digital Rights Defender, Mona Shtayan discusses her recent article in the Middle East Institute, "Nowhere to hide: The impact of Israel’s digital surveillance regime on the Palestinians," where she details Israel’s surveillance methods and how it uses Palestinians as test subjects to market its technology internationally.2022-05-1757 min
Smart Energy VoicesClean Energy Dealmaking, with Mona DajaniIn this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Mona Dajani, Global Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Mobility, Renewables & Water at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Mona is a prolific dealmaker in the renewable energy space and is a highly regarded, well-recognized attorney. You’ll find her extensive experience and unique perspective enlightening. Listen to learn more.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
Mona’s journey to renewable energy [03:57]
Mona’s most challenging deal [13:25]
Major trends in renewable energy deals [17:24]
What’s happening in storage? [32:17]
Important factors to accel...2021-12-0356 minArab Talk with Jess & JamalAfghanistan: Graveyard Of Empires? - 12 Aug 2021Author Mona Hajjar Halaby talks about her newly published book, “In My Mother’s Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home.” Mona is a Palestinian-American educator specializing in conflict resolution in the classroom, as well as a social historian.
Jess & Jamal discuss new Israeli attempts to draw the United States into conflict with Iran. They also talk about the Taliban’s blitz across Afghanistan, as American negotiators are trying to extract assurances from the Taliban that they will not attack the US Embassy in Kabul if they overrun the capital.2021-08-1358 minArab Talk with Jess & JamalAfghanistan: Graveyard Of Empires? - 12 Aug 2021Author Mona Hajjar Halaby talks about her newly published book, “In My Mother’s Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home.” Mona is a Palestinian-American educator specializing in conflict resolution in the classroom, as well as a social historian.
Jess & Jamal discuss new Israeli attempts to draw the United States into conflict with Iran. They also talk about the Taliban’s blitz across Afghanistan, as American negotiators are trying to extract assurances from the Taliban that they will not attack the US Embassy in Kabul if they overrun the capital.2021-08-1358 minSunCastESG Checklist to build your own strategy, with Mona Dajani from Pillsbury Law Today’s topic is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and to give us the ins and outs of this hot topic we have one of the top guests we’ve had on the show: Mona Dajani, Global Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Mobility, Renewables & Water at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & media, energy, financial services, and real estate & construction sectors.If you're unfamiliar with ESG, then listen to this episode coming directly from a recent checklist that Pillsbury, the firm for whom Mona heads the rene...2021-05-2524 min
Energy SenseLegal Counsel Discusses Global Energy Industry: Investments, Divestments, Hydrogen, SPAC's and more.Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow Mona Dajani on LinkedIn and learn more about her legal practice here.
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SunCastMona Dajani, Deal Machine, Network-aholic, sabre-wielding bada$$Today’s guest does not consider herself an entrepreneur, so I’ll give her some other titles. Whether she would be self-referential or not, Mona Dajani is a deal machine. She’s also the only woman ever to be head of energy and infrastructure of a major law firm, and The only lawyer on the board for ACORE. In short, she’s a trusted advisor and has been the steady hand in nearly $100B in renewables transactions. Mona unpacks for me the 3 key elements of a ‘good deal’ - Reliable pathway, Risk mitigation, and the reality of the macro-env...2020-03-1255 min
Experts OnlyEpisode 62: Mona DajaniThis week's guest is Mona Dajani, partner and global leader of the Energy, Infrastructure & Water team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. As an international known deal maker in the renewable energy industry for over 20 years, Mona has advised on multiple acquisitions, dispositions, financing, tax equity, leasing and project development transactions involving energy and infrastructure facilities. In this engaging episode, host Jon Powers explores Mona's two decades of experience in the renewable energy space along with market trends and investor appetite for energy storage.2020-02-2535 min
Experts OnlyEpisode 58: Live at Solar & Storage Finance 2019On this special episode of the Experts Only podcast, Jon Powers moderates the keynote panel at Solar Storage & Finance 2019 (New York City, 10/29/19). "Terawatts & Trillions" explores the need for
trillions of dollars in investment if we are to hit our climate change mitigation goals. At the same time, the power sector is undergoing a fundamental shift as generation becomes more decentralized, storage matures and comes down in cost and more technologies hit the sector. These factors create a huge opportunity for investors but the industry needs to provide comfort that the risks are low to attract more institutional funds.
The panel...2019-11-2046 min