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Smart Energy, hosted by OhmConnect editor in chief Andrew Zoellner, dives deep into topics around electrification, energy efficiency, and home improvement, aimed at helping homeowners better understand the systems in their homes, how to make them more energy efficient, and how to make the world a better place.

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    • Jan 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 14 EPISODES


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    Ep. 014 - New Year's Resolutions, the Grid with Elysia Vannoy, and Holiday Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 52:47


    On this episode of Smart Energy we're chatting about making small habit changes in the New Year, the energy grid with Elysia Vannoy, and answer a listener question about what to do with old holiday lights.

    Ep. 013 - EVs, Nate Russell, and How to Have Clean Energy Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 66:05


    On this episode of Smart Energy we talk about EVs vs. fossil fuel powered cars and which ones are truly better for the environment, chat with Nate Russell from Beyond Efficiency, and give guidance on how to have conversations about clean energy during this holiday season.

    Ep. 012 - Small Actions Equal Big Impacts, John Anderson, and Insulating an Attic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 68:32


    On this episode we're chatting about how small habit changes made by everyone can have big impacts on the world, speaking with Senior Director of Market Innovation at OhmConnect John Anderson, and answering a listener question about what the best insulation for an attic is.

    Ep. 011 - Media Literacy, Carson Moore, and Holiday Light Energy Usage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 64:21


    On this episode of Smart Energy, we're chatting about media literacy, learning more about Carson Moore, OhmConnect's Director of Software Development, and answering a listener question about how much energy holiday lights use.

    Ep. 010 - 10th Episode Party, Building Confidence in DIY, and Electrical Outlets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 61:30


    It's our 10th episode! We're in the double digits! We go over highlights from the past episodes, chat about Editor-in-Chief's inspiring background in DIY/home improvement, how individuals can build more confidence in tackling home projects themselves, and answer a listener question about what to do with grounded outlets.

    Ep. 009 - Energy in NYC, Home Energy Audits with Katie Henderson, and Appliances

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 55:08


    On this episode of Smart Energy, Andrew and Kelsey chat about how New Yorkers use energy and how it differs from other areas in the US. Then, Andrew speaks with Katie Henderson with Efficient Homes, LLC who's a home energy efficiency auditor. After that, they answer a listener question about home appliances.

    Ep. 008 - Mindsets for Climate Change, Urban Farms, Home Upgrades for EV

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 60:21


    On this episode of Smart Energy we're chatting about the importance of long-term gratification for tackling climate change, urban farms, and what needs to happen with your home's electrical panel when you upgrade to an electric vehicle.

    Ep. 007 - Energy Vampires, Sustainable Landscaping with Leon Hordijk, and Yard Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 73:41


    On this episode of Smart Energy we're talking about energy vampires, those devices that might be drawing power when you least expect it, sustainable landscaping with Leon Hordijk, and whether battery-powered yard tools are worth it.

    006 - Thermostats, Clean Aviation with Nirmit Prabhakar, and Home Energy Audits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 52:40


    On this episode of Smart Energy we're talking about smart thermostats, the groundbreaking industry of clean aviation, and answer a listener question about how to do a home energy audit.

    Ep. 005 - Food, Cooper Marcus and QuitCarbon, and Wood Stoves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 54:44


    In this episode of Smart Energy we're talking about food and how to eat more sustainably, speak with CEO Cooper Marcus at QuitCarbon, and answer a listener question about wood stoves for heating a house.

    Ep. 004 - IRA benefits, Electrification with Aaron Viles, and Air Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 56:09


    In this episode of Smart Energy, host Andrew Zoellner talks with Kelsey Bourgeois about getting a heat pump installed by utilizing the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act. Then we chat with Aaron Viles, the Director of Campaigns at Electrification Coalition about America's dependence on oil and the benefits of getting an electric vehicle. Finally, we answer a listener question about ensuring your indoor air quality is acceptable.

    Ep. 003 - Electric vehicles, road trips, and renters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 67:26


    In this episode of Smart Energy, host Andrew Zoellner talks with Kelsey Bourgeois about getting started with an EV. Then, we chat with Max Dunn, electric vehicle enthusiast and early adopter, about his journey getting into the EV space. Finally, we answer a listener question about buying an EV without having charging available at his apartment building.

    Ep. 002 - Inflation Reduction Act, Electrification, Gas Stoves, and Water Heaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 72:55


    In this episode of Smart Energy, host Andrew Zoellner talks with Andrew Coray about the Inflation Reduction Act. Then, we chat with Sean Armstrong from Redwood Energy about electrification and how bad gas stoves really are. And, we answer a listener question about water heaters and give some advice on when you should replace yours.

    Ep. 001 - Extreme heat, trees, and washer/dryer choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 72:47


    In this episode of Smart Energy, host Andrew Zoellner talks with Curt Tongue about extreme heat, then chats with Austin, TX arborist Jesse Neumann about the challenges of keeping trees alive in urban environments. And, we take some time to answer a question about buying a new washer and dryer.

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