Posts by Rob Thomas
Structural Batteries, Blue Energy, and Green Ammonia: Meet the Tech That Could Redefine Energy
Emerging Energy Innovations to Watch in 2025 Innovation in energy doesn’t just happen in the lab. It happens when investors, engineers, and early adopters lean into technologies before they hit prime time. Here are three of the most exciting emerging energy innovations of 2025, as highlighted by the World Economic Forum, that are worth watching…
Read MoreWhen a Boom Means Progress: What the UK’s Coal Demolition Says About U.S. Energy Strategy
On August 14, 2025, eight giant cooling towers at the former Cottam coal plant in Nottinghamshire dropped in one coordinated blast. It set an official Guinness World Record for the most cooling towers demolished at once and cleared another landmark of the UK’s coal era. That boom wasn’t just loud. It was clarifying. Britain is…
Read MoreThe New Race in Energy Storage: Chemistry, Innovation, and the Talent to Drive It
The conversation around clean energy often centers on solar panels, wind turbines, and EVs, but none of those can deliver their full promise without one thing: better batteries. They are the silent racecars of the energy transition, pushing the limits of how much we can store, how fast we can charge, and how safely we…
Read MoreWhy This Is the Smartest Time in Cleantech / Greentech to Work with a Recruiter
In all areas of business, the pressure to produce profits is high — and so are the hiring stakes. When times are tough, a bad hire costs more than just wasted training hours. Tighter budgets mean every hire has to be perfect in order to make it a cost-effective, business-forward decision. Some companies may decide…
Read MoreClean Energy Rising: The Midwest is Quietly Powering the Nation’s Green Future
When people think of clean tech, they often imagine sunny California, desert wind farms, or global manufacturing hubs. But there’s a powerful story unfolding in the American heartland. The Midwest, known for its industrial legacy, strong work ethic, and technical ingenuity, is emerging as a national leader in the clean energy transition. With a growing…
Read MoreEngineering the Future: How AI Is Reshaping Electrical Careers in 2025
In just a few short years, artificial intelligence has evolved from a futuristic concept to an emerging technology and is now a tool radically reshaping industries. Perhaps nowhere is AI’s impact more profound and immediate than in the field of electrical engineering. This discipline, which was already responsible for much of our modern technological infrastructure,…
Read MoreWhy Job Descriptions Shouldn’t Collect Dust on the Shelf
We’ve all been there. The job description gets finalized, filed away, and forgotten—until there’s a performance review, a legal issue, or a vacancy. But in reality, a job description isn’t a one-and-done document. It’s a living tool that should evolve alongside the employee, the role, and the business itself. In today’s dynamic work environment, responsibilities…
Read MoreOf Course DEI still matters – and it always will.
Want better outcomes? It starts with more inclusive hiring! I was inspired recently by posts from GridBeyond, who lean into their leadership and cultural values through their LinkedIn and social forums. They aren’t afraid to lead with their culture – in fact they celebrate it. Bravo! There has been a precipitous drop in companies promoting…
Read MoreConfronting the Clean Energy Talent Gap
A Revised Guide for Hiring Leaders in a Time of Uncertainty
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