Michael Rucker, founder and CEO of Scout Clean Energy, joins the show to talk about the latest news and trends in renewables. Among the many topics we discuss:A massive backlog of interconnection requests in the USHow to communicate clearly in the face of NIMBY sentiments to get projects developedThe potential for a federal Clean Energy StandardCarbon tax versus tax creditsLessons learned from operating during a pandemic Michael's experience in the industry spans a couple decades, so we also talk about what has changed during that time ... what has remained the same ... and how he sees things taking shape in the future.PODBRIEF: A look at recently released reports that paint a clear picture of how much work the US needs to do to fulfill the potential of a successful energy transition. US Department of Energy: "Solar Futures Study"Lium: "Biden’s Solar 40% By 2035 Already Falling Short"GWEC: "Global Offshore Wind Report"Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MHI - Move The World Forward.