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Bill Weir | CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent on ‘Life As We Know It (Can Be)’

Climate Positive - April 30, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
In this episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Bill Weir, Chief Climate Correspondent at CNN, for a rich, engaging, and meaningful conversation about his new book, “Life As We Know It (Can Be): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World.” While reporting from every state and every co...

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Josh Cable | Wood that’s stronger, lighter, and cheaper than steel

Climate Positive - April 18, 2024 13:54 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
Steel is the world’s most used metal, and enables the construction of everything from buildings to wind turbines. Unfortunately, steel manufacturing is incredibly carbon intensive, contributing to approximately 8% of global green house gas emissions. As CEO of InventWood, Josh Cable envisions a ...

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35: Guideline 42: Enhanced IAQ for Commercial & Institutional Facilities

ASHRAE Journal Podcast - April 08, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has consistently been a sticking point with facility owners and operators. Join Tina Brueckner and Jennifer Isenbeck as they discuss how engineers, industrial hygienists and other practitioners in the industry can follow ASHRAE Guideline 42 Enhanced IAQ for Commercial & ...

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Steven Rothstein | Navigating new climate disclosure rules

Climate Positive - April 04, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
Disclosure. Disclosure. Disclosure. In early March, the SEC issued final climate-related disclosure rules for U.S. public companies. Designed to enhance standardization and in response to increasing investor demand, the new rules mandate companies disclose material climate risks they face and gr...

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Akshat Rathi | Climate Capitalism

Climate Positive - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
In this episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Akshat Rathi, a senior climate reporter at Bloomberg News and the host of Bloomberg Green's Zero podcast, to discuss his new book, "Climate Capitalism: Winning the Global Race to Zero Emissions and Solving the Crisis of our Age," which was released on ...

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Harvesting Innovation in Local Agriculture with Nicole Hall

Flippin' the Switch - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Celebrate National Agriculture Day with us as we chat with the impressive Nicole Hall, a fierce advocate for North Carolina farming and the current National Miss US Agriculture 2023! Known to many as North Carolina Nicole, she's not just a beauty queen—she's a barnyard strategist dedicated to ch...

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Lisa Jacobson and Tom Rowlands-Rees | 2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook

Climate Positive - March 07, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook serves as a key reference for the state of renewables in the United States. To mark the release of the 12th edition, Gil Jenkins and Hilary Langer talked to the people behind the annual report: Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustai...

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Learning the Different Approaches to Sustainability: Insights from a Building Engineer

Energy Sense - March 06, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
You can connect with guest Kiersten Washle on LinkedIn. You can follow Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn and Bowerbird Energy on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Follow the Energy Sense Podcast on LinkedIn and subscribe in your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss an episode. Visit B...

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34. Paths to Leadership in ASHRAE

ASHRAE Journal Podcast - March 04, 2024 19:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
It can be hard to know how to get involved when you’re just starting out, but the rewards that come with finding out can be exponential for your personal and professional development. Join Billy Austin, Sarah Maston, and Host Erica Powell as they discuss their own experiences, paths to ASHRAE le...

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Jacob Mansfield, Emma Konet and Adam Reeve | Not every battery is created equal

Climate Positive - February 22, 2024 12:46 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
As the energy density of batteries continues to increase even as costs keep declining, the stationary energy storage market is booming, with investment growing by over 7x over the last few years – from $5 billion in 2020 to over $35 billion in 2023 – and with battery installations tripling just ...

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S5 E2: Cultivating Minds and Communities with Dr. Sonia Martin

Flippin' the Switch - February 20, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
When the relentless pursuit of education meets the heart of community empowerment, magic happens. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Sonia Martin, personifies this magic through her transformative journey from educator to life coach, the driving force behind Love Loud Coaching and Consulting.  From profess...

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33. Live From AHR Expo 2024 - Standard 100-2024 Updates

ASHRAE Journal Podcast - February 09, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Live from the 2024 AHR Expo show floor, join Glenn Friedman, Jamie Kono, Mike Williams and Drew Champlin as they discuss recent updates to Standard 100-2024 and how decarbonization initiatives have been shaping the industry. The new edition of Standard 100 addresses key issues of climate change ...

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Steve Raeder | Leading the charge in commercial solar

Climate Positive - February 08, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
In this week's episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Steve Raeder, the founder and CEO of Summit Ridge Energy. As a leading player in the community solar market, Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) has made significant strides since its inception in 2017, deploying over $1.6 billion into clean energy assets...

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S5 E1: A Current of Change with New CEO Gary Ray

Flippin' the Switch - January 26, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Join us on a heartening journey with Gary Ray, the new CEO of Jones-Onslow, whose story is as electric as the industry he's passionate about. Born and bred in the soils of Red Springs, North Carolina, Gary's ascent from a curious NC State University graduate to an innovative leader at our belove...

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Tim Male and Ryan Sarsfield | Markets for valuing biodiversity

Climate Positive - January 17, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
At the end of 2022, 200 countries signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework – what some have called the “Paris Agreement for Nature”. It calls on signatories to work together to enhance the resilience of natural ecosystems and to turn the tide on species extinction rates through ...

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Sustainable Investing: Trends, Compliance and Access to Capital

Energy Sense - January 16, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
[00:00:00] ESG investing: $4 trillion ESG-related public funds [00:03:17] ESG investing for positive impact. [00:05:00] ESG investing: Quantifying risk, opportunity. [00:06:32] Explore ESG funds for sustainability. [00:09:36] ESG investing: European push, US customer demand. [00:11:31] Net ...

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32. Strainers and Their Uses in Hydronic Systems

ASHRAE Journal Podcast - January 04, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Join Journal Editor Drew Champlin and Mike Gallagher, P.E., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, as they discuss how strainers are used in hydronic systems along with the differences between wye, basket and inlet strainers and address common mistakes when applying strainers. This podcast is brought to yo...

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Julia Selker | Speeding GETs for a clean and reliable grid

Climate Positive - January 03, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
America’s dramatic shift towards renewable energy generation in remote areas will require a substantial transmission build-out in the years ahead, potentially doubling or tripling the current grid. In other words, there is no transition without transmission. While it's crucial that we expedite t...

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The Year in Energy 2023: A Review of Business and Industry Trends

Energy Sense - January 01, 2024 19:31 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
00:00:04 Reviewing energy industry trends. 00:02:25 Economy shifts access to capital. 00:04:55 Government contracting, energy efficiency, growth, hiring. 00:09:55 Uplift, empower, network, learn: DOD SkillBridge. 00:13:12 Energy industry frustration: slow progress. 00:15:16 Bringing team to...

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S4 E10: Our Best Moments of 2023

Flippin' the Switch - December 20, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Buckle up for an energizing journey through 2023 and the best of Flippin' the Switch! Join us as Natalie Oldani reviews the triumphs of the past year as we unravel the most remarkable moments that defined the co-op. From groundbreaking achievements to heartwarming stories, this is your front-row...

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Dan Shugar | Tracking our solar-powered future

Climate Positive - December 19, 2023 18:48 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
In our final episode of 2023, we sit down with Dan Shugar, founder and CEO of Nextracker, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXT), a leading provider of intelligent, integrated solar tracker and software solutions used in utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects globally. With over 30 years of experie...

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31. Tackling the Climate Crisis With 2023–24 ASHRAE President Ginger Scoggins

ASHRAE Journal Podcast - December 07, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Join ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor Kelly Barraza and 2023–24 ASHRAE President Ginger Scoggins as they discuss tackling the climate crisis, approaching issues of cost when implementing decarbonization strategies and what’s in store for the rest of Scoggins’ tenure. Have any great ideas for the ...

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Mark Dyson | Applied Hope and the ZEROgrid Initiative

Climate Positive - November 30, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
The private sector has been a critical driver of increasing clean energy on the grid. Since 2008, corporate renewable purchases have helped bring online nearly 150 GW of new renewable energy capacity globally — more than the total power-generating capacity of France. Despite these purchase commi...

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Mark Dyson | Applied hope and the ZEROgrid Initiative

Climate Positive - November 30, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
The private sector has been a critical driver of increasing clean energy on the grid. Since 2008, corporate renewable purchases have helped bring online nearly 150 GW of new renewable energy capacity globally — more than the total power-generating capacity of France. Despite these purchase commi...

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S4 E9: The Win-Win of Paperless Billing and Automatic Drafts with Cathy Marshburn

Flippin' the Switch - November 20, 2023 20:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Ready to uncover the secrets of stress-free payment and paperless billing? Join us as we engage in a power-packed conversation with Cathy Marshburn, office manager of Jones-Onslow EMC. Cathy gives us the lowdown on the Win-Win promotion, a campaign designed to nudge members towards adopting pape...

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Matt Rogers | Outsmarting waste with the Mill kitchen bin (Ep. 50 replay)

Climate Positive - November 16, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
In this week's episode, Gil speaks with Matt Rogers, the founder and CEO of Mill, a startup revolutionizing how we tackle food waste. They delve into the inspiration behind Mill, discussing how the idea came about and the parallels to Matt's previous work as the co-founder of Nest, the company b...

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Unlocking the Power of Professional Services in the Energy Industry

Energy Sense - November 13, 2023 20:32 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at [email protected]. You can follow Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn and Bowerbird Energy on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Find out ...

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30. District Energy Systems – Designing for Longevity

ASHRAE Journal Podcast - November 09, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Alec Cusick, Associate Member ASHRAE; Steve Tredinnick, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE; Gary Phetteplace, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE; and ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin discuss why it’s critical that the steam and water pipes in district energy environments be designed with longevity in mi...

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Jason Kaminsky | Rising risks facing solar projects

Climate Positive - November 03, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
According to the International Energy Agency, the world is expected to build more renewable projects in the next five years as we have in the past 20. But this rapid and massive growth in the renewable energy space has proven increasingly challenging for insurers of these assets, who are struggl...

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S4 E8: A Fond Farewell with Jeff Clark, CEO

Flippin' the Switch - October 26, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Let's journey through the inspiring career of Jeff Clark, our visionary CEO at Jones Onslow EMC. As he prepares to retire, Jeff opens up about his accidental entry into the electric cooperative industry and his transformative leadership. From his humble beginnings to his daring decision to move ...