Adding Energy Podcast

This episode we discuss the adding humidity, how engineers look at it, the initial steps of humidity, and going permanently installed. Listen to know what to learn before you poke holes in your system.

On this podcast we discuss a law in New York City that limits fuels for new construction. We talk about a similar law for upstate, undertaking this while going electric for cars and renewable for electric generation.

Super Insulated homes are seen as the energy efficiency pinnacle. Their low heating and cooling loads make heating and cooling seem optional, but we are missing part of the story. This week we talk about the unspoken effect of the super insulated house and why it is probably the reason your air conditioning is running right now. Also, why just adding more and more insulation might not always make your utility bill go down.

This week we talk about things you should know before replacing your central air system and how to add efficiency and comfort when replacing the system. Some common associated work, new system options and some of the lingo to help the average home owner talk to their HVAC guy.

This video we discuss how programmable thermostats save energy. How smart thermostats are similar, have some quarks, and limits. We also discuss red light traffic cameras to help you understand the biggest problem with smart thermostats when compared to programmable thermostats.

This week we talk about adding heating to your basement. What types of systems make sense. What to prepare? How much heat? Where to start? Electric Heat or Fossil fuel? Add to my existing system?

This podcast is about Ocean Power and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion. How it doesn't use fossil fuel, makes reliable power, isn't renewable and why we don't have it.

On this podcast we talk about being more comfortable without air conditioning. Clothing, fans, water, and other devices that can help you stay cool if you are without a direct expansion refrigerant system. And why having your own website is better than your utility bill.

This week we talk about how air conditioners use energy and things you can do to reduce the amount you spend on cooling, or how to be more comfortable at the same cost. Load, Lift, what we cool. And why a good hose and spray nozzle is better than your utility bill.

This podcast we talk about visionaries. What role they perform and a handful that have worked out ways to improve the community. Finally I hop on the coat tails on one visionary to get my ideas associated with his. And why Wings over Amherst is better than your utility bill.

This week we have a theological construct of how much you care about a thing. How understanding you intent for things have an impact on what you do to them and who works on them. Or you just get a new car. Also, new wiper blades are better than your utility bill.

This week we talk about steam heating. How it works, where it gets tricky, and how we save energy in steam systems. Also, how a good iron is better than your utility bill.

This week we talk about devices that reduce drag on Semi Trailers. Use it to discuss what makes a good energy saving device and the difficulties with bringing them to market. Also, why a toll tag is better than your utility bill.

This week on the podcast we talk with a guest about how energy efficiency effects multifamily loans, profitability, and energy audit "comps". Also why Spotify premium is better than your utility bill.

Quick hit of the highlights of this weeks podcast for Air System Optimizations.

1 minute summary on why 3 products that serve the same function can all be called Green and Not Green and why this podcaster thinks that it is a bad term.

Quick summary on Energy efficiency with replacing windows. For more information listen to the full podcast by finding us on sound cloud.

1 minute overview of insulation. For more information listen to the full podcast