Erik Kobayashi-Solomon (@CTVR

Erik Kobayashi-Solomon

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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon

@CTVR_Erik

Forbes contributor covering ClimateTech companies. Focused on AgTech, Grids & Efficiency, and Post-Carbon Industry. Doing my part to bend the Keeling Curve.

Chicago, IL

Joined February 2013

Erik Kobayashi-Solomon
@CTVR_Erik
Sep 16, 2025
From Forbes Reprints: Project developers now specializing in thermal energy storage - capturing nearly FREE renewable energy as heat for industry. 100% first-year depreciation is back - the same tax advantage that fueled the renewable boom. Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/project-deve…
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon
@CTVR_Erik
Sep 10, 2025
From Forbes Reprints: This German startup is turning steel WASTE into energy batteries that store renewable power at 1,300°C! PepsiCo just ditched their 25MW gas boiler for this tech - saving massive costs while slashing emissions. Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/how-recycled… #CTVR
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon
@CTVR_Erik
Sep 8, 2025
CTVR Newsfeed for September 7, 2025 🤯 STATES CAN'T AFFORD DISASTERS. California wildfire damage: $40 billion. Texas has NO money for floods. Florida hurricanes cost more than entire state budgets. Without FEMA, WHO PAYS? Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/ctvr-newsfee… #CTVR
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon
@CTVR_Erik
Sep 5, 2025
From Forbes Reprints: The Problem With Having Too Much Money Venture capital is the life blood of almost all startups, but being too well-funded can be almost as dangerous as being short of cash. Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/the-problem-… #CTVR
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon
@CTVR_Erik
Sep 4, 2025
Climate Change will Eat Your Bond Portfolio Increasingly severe weather-related events will end up putting pressure on bond yields. People are moving away from damaged cities, reducing local tax bases and threatening municipal bond markets. Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/climate-chan…

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