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How One Small Team Is Disrupting a Massive Industry

This week, Maria and Lisa sit down with Shanday from BT2 Energy, a Black woman–owned electrical contracting firm focused on EV infrastructure and building decarbonization. They dig into her journey from utility supplier diversity to climate disruptor, how certifications really open doors, the 18-hour RFP sprint that changed everything, and why channel partnerships, AI, and community are at the heart of her business. If you care about women in construction, impactful sourcing, and the future of our energy grid, this one’s for you. 00:00 – Cold Open & Friday Energy 01:12 – Introducing Chante & BT2 Energy 03:50 – The Origin Story: Better Together Brain Trust 07:45 – What BT2 Actually Does (EV + Building Decarb) 10:20 – Energy Audits Explained Simply 12:58 – Women & Representation in Construction 15:30 – Certifications: How They Actually Open Doors 18:05 – Channel Partnerships & Building a Bench 21:40 – The 18-Hour RFP Sprint Story 24:35 – Grit, Risk & Running a 4-Person Team 26:52 – AI in Procurement & Energy Management 29:48 – Battery Storage & Managing Peak Demand 32:10 – Policy, Tariffs & Why Voting Matters 34:45 – Expanding Beyond MA (CT, RI, NY, and beyond) 36:50 – International Vision (Jamaica, Cabo Verde) 38:25 – Core Values & Community as a Business Driver 40:10 – How to Work With BT2 Energy 41:20 – Maria & Lisa’s Takeaways 42:50 – Closing Message #podcast #advice