Latest Energy efficiency Podcast Episodes
Jason Kaminsky | Rising risks facing solar projects
Climate Positive - November 03, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsAccording 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...
S4 E8: A Fond Farewell with Jeff Clark, CEO
Flippin' the Switch - October 26, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLet'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 ...
Mandi McReynolds | Generating and reporting sustainable impact
Climate Positive - October 19, 2023 14:06 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsWith the recent proliferation of sometimes conflicting standards around sustainability and impact reporting, companies across the globe are seeking trusted partners to help them determine and measure sustainability metrics that are truly material to the business and its stakeholders and also gen...
Energy Security, Critical Minerals, and Energy Policy w/ Guest Dr. Morgan Bazilian, Colorado School of Mines
Energy Sense - October 11, 2023 12:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThanks for listening. 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 a...
29. VRF Basics & Proper Installation Techniques
ASHRAE Journal Podcast - October 06, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratingsKelley Cramm, P.E., Life Member ASHRAE, and Drew Champlin, Editor of ASHRAE Journal, discuss the basics of VRF systems and how to keep them from failing. Learn more on installation practices and how engineers and contractors can ensure owners are getting a quality installation. Have any great i...
Manik Suri | Deploying a safer cold chain for vaccines, food, and planet
Climate Positive - October 05, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsWe all depend on the cold chain to keep our foods, vaccines, and medical equipment safely chilled from production to use. This energy intensive process requires constant monitoring. As CEO of Therma, Manik Suri deploys small mobile sensors that monitor conditions to optimize energy efficiency an...
Solar Thermal Energy Savings for the Air Force
Energy Sense - September 20, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsYou can watch our video about the solar thermal project at Langley AFB here. 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 LinkedI...
Andreas Aepli | Credibly removing carbon at scale
Climate Positive - September 20, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsAt this point, the science is very clear. If we want to limit global warming to 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels, we must not only reduce existing emissions, we must also at some point become net negative – meaning that we are removing more carbon from the atmosphere than we are putting int...
S4 E7: No Barriers - A Leap of Faith with Dave Mastin
Flippin' the Switch - September 11, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn this episode of Flippin' the Switch, Meet Dave Mastin, a retired Marine Corps member who shares his exhilarating time taking a leap of faith with the No Barriers program. He discusses the once-in-a-lifetime experience embarking on this special trip and how this opportunity allowed him to cont...
28. Where There’s Smoke, There’s HVAC
ASHRAE Journal Podcast - September 11, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratingsDaniel Bourque, Greg Nilsson, and Dr. Rebecca Schmidt discuss ASHRAE Guideline 44P, Protecting Building Occupants from Smoke During Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Events, and how wildfire smoke impacts buildings, people and public health. Have any great ideas for the show? Contact the ASHRAE Jour...
Jennifer Pryce & Beth Bafford | Investing to create a more equitable and sustainable world
Climate Positive - September 06, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, Chad Reed speaks with Calvert Impact's President and CEO, Jennifer "Jenn" Pryce, and Beth Bafford, Calvert Impact's Vice President of Syndications and Strategy. Calvert Impact is a global nonprofit investment firm that helps investors and financial professionals invest in soluti...
Ryan Gilliam | Building the world of low carbon cement
Climate Positive - August 25, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this week’s episode, we explore the world of cement. Concrete is the second most consumed material on earth behind water and is essential to the infrastructure that will enable the transition to renewable energy. But producing cement, which is the material that glues concrete together, is in...
27. Revolutionizing Data Center Sustainability With AI and Purpose-Built Solutions
ASHRAE Journal Podcast - August 21, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratingsData center operators and owners have strict sustainability goals, and it is paramount mission-critical data centers are equipped with innovative solutions to help achieve these goals as quickly as possible. Join Host Thomas Loxley with Mukul Anand and Joe Prisco as they discuss the current “hot...
Kirsten Blackburn | Sustainability in every step at KEEN
Climate Positive - August 09, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this week's episode, we're stepping into the world of sustainable footwear with Kirsten Blackburn, Director of The KEEN Effect — the social impact division for hybrid footwear brand KEEN. Since its founding in 2003, KEEN has evolved into a leading global footwear company renowned for innovati...
S4 E6: The Education Edition - Empowering the Minds of Students and Educators
Flippin' the Switch - August 01, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to the education edition of Flippin' the Switch! In this episode, we delve into the inspiring stories of students who had the life-changing opportunity to attend this year's Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, DC. Join us as we uncover how these young minds were given a chanc...
How a Nonprofit Unites Businesses and Communities for Carbon Reduction at the Local Level
Energy Sense - July 31, 2023 16:55 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsFind more information on the Charlottesville, Virginia-based Community Climate Collaborative at theclimatecollaborative.org. You can connect with Coles Jennings on LinkedIn and email him at [email protected]. Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenerg...
Katherine Collins, Hank He, Lee Taylor, Rob Threlkeld | Going beyond megawatt hour matching
Climate Positive - July 26, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsFor several years, well-intentioned companies seeking to reduce their emissions from electricity consumption – a primary component of their Scope 2 emissions – have bought Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) or signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Known as energy or megawatt hour matching, this ...
26. Infectious Aerosol Control: Understanding Standard 241
ASHRAE Journal Podcast - July 24, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratingsJoin ASHRAE’s Manager of Codes, Emily Toto, as she speaks with William Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Presidential/Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, and Max Sherman, Ph.D., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, about ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols. The trio discusses the motivation behind developing...
Nick Dyner | How nanobubbles solve climate challenges
Climate Positive - July 14, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsNanobubbles provide an effective solution to many of the challenges of climate change. These nanoscopic bubbles are 2500 times smaller than a single grain of salt and can be formed with any gas. Unlike larger bubbles, they remain suspended in liquid longer and remain stable until they interact ...
Michael Bakas | The essential role of RNG in the energy transition
Climate Positive - June 28, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsEvery community across the globe produces waste. This waste can come from landfills, decomposing food, animal manure, and wastewater sludge. As this waste decomposes, it emits natural gas – primarily composed of methane, which is a naturally occurring but very potent and harmful greenhouse gas. ...
25. Residential Buildings: Energy Efficiency, Decarbonization and Standard 90.2
ASHRAE Journal Podcast - June 26, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratingsJoin Rachel Romero, P.E., Member ASHRAE; Theresa Weston, Ph.D., Member ASHRAE; and Philip W. Fairey, Life Member ASHRAE, as they talk residential applications and ASHRAE’s contributions to the residential space. The discussion also includes insights into ASHRAE Standards 90.2 and 62.2, IEQ, resi...
Matt Rogers | Outsmarting waste with the Mill kitchen bin
Climate Positive - June 15, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn 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...
S4 E5: Online Tools for Saving Energy and Money at Home
Flippin' the Switch - June 12, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEver wondered how to make the most of the energy-saving resources available for your home? Join us as we chat with Jordan Reeves from Apogee, who shares valuable insights on the fantastic free online resources we have on our website. Jordan takes us through the Home Energy Audit, explaining how ...
Harnessing Solar Power for RVs and Van Life: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living on the Open Road
Energy Sense - June 06, 2023 13:49 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHow Much Power Do You Need? You can find the RV Solar Connections Energy Audit Calculator here. You can connect with Caza Gomis on LinkedIn and get more info on RV Solar Connections at rvsolarconnections.com. Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com. Please st...
Shannon Cosentino-Roush | The Finless Foods sustainable seafood strategy
Climate Positive - May 31, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsSeafood provides nearly 20% of the animal protein humans consume globally. This growing source of protein is also rather healthy with many of our nutrient-rich foods coming from aquatic creatures. But already, the supply of our wild capture seafood has flattened, meaning that the vast majority o...
Jason Horowitz and Emma Bubola | Venice's Revolutionary Sea Barriers
Climate Positive - May 17, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this week's episode, Gil Jenkins and Hilary Langer speak with Jason Horowitz and Emma Bubola of The New York Times about their recent cover story on Venice's battle against the relentless forces of rising seas. They discuss the unlikely early success of the MOSE sea walls in protecting the ci...
S4 E4: Saving Money and Energy with Connect to Save
Flippin' the Switch - May 11, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHere at Jones-Onslow, we're always searching for new ways for members to save energy and money. As the warmer months approach, we have the perfect program for our members to save this summer! We install a smart thermostat into your home, and you save big! Charlie Farrell joins Steve Goodson and...
Energy Contracting and the Government
Energy Sense - May 11, 2023 16:53 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThanks for listening. 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 a...
24. Thermal Comfort
ASHRAE Journal Podcast - May 10, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratingsJoin Robert Bean, Fellow ASHRAE, and Peter Simmonds, Ph.D., Fellow Life Member of ASHRAE, as they discuss thermal comfort in buildings and the application of ASHRAE Standard 55, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, in real-world settings. Have any great ideas for the show? Cont...
Sarah Chapman | Environmental risks and opportunities for insurers
Climate Positive - May 05, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsWith extreme weather events proliferating, insurance companies are already on the front lines of climate change. In this episode, Chad Reed speaks with Sarah Chapman, Chief Sustainability Officer for Manulife – one of the world’s largest insurance providers and investment managers. Sarah discuss...
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