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Transitioning the industrial sector to run on clean energy through electrification is a critical strategy to decarbonize one of our economy's largest-emitting sectors. But electric utilities and the power grid must be able to meet increased demand from electrified industries. Effectively managing electrified load from industry requires new strategies and reliance on tried-and-true methods. This episode features Anna Johnson of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to discuss industrial electrification and its implications for the grid, utilities, and states.Guest Bios:  Anna Johnson is a Senior Researcher with the Industry Program for the ACEEE, where she conducts research and analysis to support industrial decarbonization efforts. Prior to joining ACEEE, Anna worked at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, in the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program as a conservation planner and communication specialist.  Anna earned a PhD in geography and environmental systems from University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a BA in liberal arts from St. John's College.Electrifying News:  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Billion in Grants to Mobilize Private Capital and Deliver Clean Energy and Climate Solutions to Communities Across America (U.S. EPA)Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates (CNBC) Biden-Harris Administration finalized the strongest-ever pollution standards for cars that position U.S. companies and workers to lead the clean vehicle future, protect public health, address the climate crisis, save drivers money (U.S. EPA)New Regulations for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Commercial Trucks & Buses (U.S. EPA)Biden administration finalizes new rules for power plants in one of its most significant climate actions to-date (CNN)Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6 Billion to Transform America's Industrial Sector, Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing, and Slash Planet-Warming Emissions (U.S. DOE)Must-read resources:Enabling Industrial Demand Flexibility: Aligning Industrial Consumer and Grid Benefits (ACEEE 2024)Electrification with Clean Power Is Key for a Growing, Competitive Industrial Sector (ACEEE 2024)Meeting Growing Electricity Demand Without Gas (Energy Innovation 2024)

Mr. Strong brings over two decades of leadership and expertise to the realm of energy efficiency and HVAC industries. With a distinguished career spanning high-profile companies such as Texas Instruments, Johnson Controls, Danfoss, and Eversource, he has consistently showcased his acumen in driving impactful initiatives and delivering results. Throughout his career, Mr. Strong has demonstrated his forward-thinking approach, seamlessly transitioning between roles as a designer, manager, and consultant in energy efficiency and electrification implementation programs. His adeptness in engaging commercial customers and supporting channel actors has been instrumental in achieving notable outcomes for both employers and clients alike. As an Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Mr. Strong possesses a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise in the energy domain. His contributions extend beyond his professional endeavors, as he is also recognized as a published contributor to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), further solidifying his thought leadership in the field. Prior to his focus on energy, Mr. Strong held pivotal leadership and individual contributor roles within the HVAC industry. His extensive experience in navigating complex business environments, supporting major OEM clients, and honing skills in technical selling, account management, and business administration have been invaluable assets throughout his career journey. With his unwavering commitment to innovation, strategic vision, and dedication to excellence, Mr. Strong continues to be a driving force in shaping the industries he is involved in, leaving an indelible mark on the organizations and sectors he serves Our services for both our clients and candidates can be found below✔️For Employers: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/for-employers/✔️For Candidates: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/career-opportunities/✔️Consulting: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/consulting-services/✔️Executive Search: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/executive-search/Nenni and Associates on Social Media:► Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nenni-and-associates/► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nenniandassoc/► Email Listing: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/join-email-list/► Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NenniAssociates

Season 4 of Electrify This!  kicks off the new year to unpack a big question: “What's really needed to cut U.S. emissions faster this decade?” Guests Ed Rightor and Sue Tierney are co-authors of a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine titled Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions, which evaluates how we can successfully implement current decarbonization policies and what else is  needed to reach U.S. emission targets in 2030. Tune in to learn more about the critical role that electrification will play in achieving these goals and what policymakers should consider in the transition to an equitable, climate safe future.  Guest Bios Ed Rightor is the Principal of Rightor Consulting. As an independent consultant, Ed supports his clients in the areas of industrial decarbonization, identification of unmet market needs, and sustainability.  Previously, he served as the Director of the Center for Clean Energy Innovation at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and the Director of the Industrial Program for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).  Ed also held several leadership roles at Dow Chemical during his 31-year career. He earned a PhD in chemistry from Michigan State University and a BS in chemistry from Marietta College. Susan Tierney is a Senior Advisor at Analysis Group and an expert on energy and environmental economics, regulation, and policy, particularly in the electric and gas industries. She has consulted to businesses, federal and state governments, regional grid operators, tribes, environmental groups, foundations, and other organizations on energy markets, economic and environmental regulation and strategy, and energy projects.  She has testified before Congress, state and federal regulatory agencies, and federal and state courts.  Previously, she served as the Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Secretary of Environmental Affairs in Massachusetts, a Commissioner at the MA Department of Public Utilities, Chairman of the Board of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and Executive Director of the Energy Facilities Siting Council. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in regional planning at Cornell University. To dig in deeper, check out these must-read resources: Analysis GroupRightor Consulting National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (Report) – Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Innovation Amplifiers: Getting More Bang for the Buck on GHG Reductions (Information Technology & Innovation Fund) ** We want to hear from you! Please take our brief survey and give us your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions for the podcast! Be a part of shaping this show.  **Contact us at electrifythis@energyinnovation.org. 

In today's episode, we chat with behavioral and environmental psychologist, Dr Reuven Sussman, head of the Behavior and Health Program at The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). He conducts research about, and advocates for, energy efficiency in buildings and transportation - a sector that makes up the lion's share of carbon emissions. Dr Sussman is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, and currently sits on the editorial board of The Journal of Environmental Psychology and The Journal of Social Psychology.  We dive into his recent paper he authored titled “Context and Meaningfulness in Energy Efficiency Labeling for Real Estate Listings”  which explores the real nitty gritty of how to get home energy labels to work and exactly how to design them. We discuss the psychological foundations of how people respond to these labels, the kind of policy that is required to get them going, and how they can best be used to influence the real estate market to decarbonize buildings and drive greener choices. We also talk about another important concept called “framing” which is a technique that can be used to help sell the often tricker and more demanding energy efficiency upgrades to homeowners. * * * How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapidly get more people to adopt your environmental campaign, program, or product. Sign up for Katie's free behavior and gamification design course at ⁠⁠http://katiepatrick.com⁠⁠ Join Gamify the Planet masterclass training in climate action design for $25/month ⁠⁠http://katiepatrick.com/gamifytheplanet⁠⁠ Get a copy of the book, How to Save the World on Amazon ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2Z4jivL⁠⁠  Follow Katie on:  Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/katiepatrickhello/ LinkedIn ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-patrick/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katiepatrick/message

This episode is part of our Skilled Labor Series hosted by MCJ partner, Yin Lu. This series is focused on amplifying the voices of folks from the skilled labor workforce, including electricians, farmers, ranchers, HVAC installers, and others who are on the front lines of rewiring our infrastructure.Mary MacPherson, a program manager in the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the DOE, oversees energy efficiency and electrification workforce development programs funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the IRA.In this episode, Mary and Yin discuss residential energy efficiency training programs, addressing crucial challenges in the skilled labor workforce. They explore the underlying reasons for the workforce gap, from an aging labor force to accessibility barriers in education and certification processes.Funding is a significant lever to address these bottlenecks. In mid-July of 2023, the US Department of Energy announced that states and territories could apply for a pool of $150 million to train the next generation of residential efficiency and electrification contractors. These include electricians, energy auditors, HVAC contractors, plumbers, and more. The ultimate goals include lowering training costs, enhancing certification support, fostering diversity in the energy efficiency workforce, and providing economic mobility opportunities while promoting high-quality contracting in the residential sector.In this episode, we cover: [02:46]: Contractor Training Grants in the IRA[04:23]: Mary's clean energy background[07:08]: Overview of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)[09:39]: The role of State Energy Offices [13:00]: Skill and accessibility gaps in the energy efficiency trades[15:27]: Challenges in the residential heat pump workforce[18:11]: Reducing barriers to entry[20:10]: The significance of certification and testing[22:56]: State examples: Maine and Illinois[25:24]: How DOE allocates funds to states[28:34]: How to help funds flow to your state[30:52]: Community benefits and advancing Justice40 goals[33:55]: Mary's vision for success in 2030Get connected: Mary MacPherson X / LinkedInYin X / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective / Instagram*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on Aug 11, 2023 (Published on Sep 22, 2023)

States have been long-time leaders in the transportation electrification space, and more states than ever before are taking action to accelerate transportation electrification with the adoption and implementation of EV-friendly policies, regulations, and programs. This episode of Electrify This! explores what states are doing to support robust EV markets, attract the EV supply chain, and ensure more equitable EV access. With guest Peter Huether with the Transportation Program with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) we'll discuss the findings from the 2023 State Transportation Electrification Scorecard and learn which state policy combinations have the greatest impact on the adoption of clean, all-electric cars and trucks. We'll also hear from Nevada state legislator, Assemblyman Howard Watts, about the world of state policymaking, and the challenges and opportunities that policymakers face when working to advance clean transportation in their states. Guest Bios: Peter Huether, is a Senior Research Associate with the Transportation Program at ACEEE where he leads research and analysis, with a focus on light-duty fuel efficiency and electric vehicles. Peter works on promoting equitable access to electric vehicles and leads the annual life-cycle emissions analysis of light-duty vehicles for ACEEE's Greenercars.org. He was also a lead author of the 2023 State Transportation Electrification Scorecard. Peter holds a master of science in public policy and management from the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor of arts in economics and global environmental change and sustainability from Johns Hopkins University. He joined ACEEE in 2020. Assemblyman Howard Watts of District 15 of Nevada has been serving in the Nevada Assembly since 2018 and has dedicated his career to advancing policies that preserve the environment, protect consumers, and ensure dignity for historically marginalized communities. In his time as a legislator, he has successfully passed laws to improve water conservation, fight climate change, expand voting access and civil rights, protect public lands, and promote racial equity. When he is not a legislator, Howard owns and operates a small public relations business. To dig in deeper, check out these must-read resources:ACEEE https://www.aceee.org/ and 2023 State Transportation Electrification Scorecard https://www.aceee.org/electric-vehicle-scorecard White House Justice40 Initiative https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/State Plans for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation https://driveelectric.gov/state-plans/

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Steven Nadel, the Executive Director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a non-profit research organization.Steven has worked in the energy efficiency field for over 40 years and has over 200 publications on energy-efficiency subjects. He has testified many times before the US Congress on energy efficiency subjects and was a major contributor to multiple new US energy laws including the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. He and Ted discuss studying Government at Wesleyan University, and receiving a Masters degree in Environmental Studies. Before ACEEE he worked for both the state of Massachusetts' largest utility and largest environmental organization and also worked to bring energy efficiency to inner-city neighborhoods in Connecticut.Steven joined ACEEE in 1989 and has served as Executive Director since 2001. He highlights his current research interests, including energy and climate change policy, strategies to decarbonize the buildings, transportation and industrial sectors, utility-sector energy efficiency programs and policies, and appliance and equipment efficiency standards. 

As Vice President, Derek Mitchell serves as the principal lead on a variety of company initiatives such as Tax-Exempt Municipal Lease Financing, Energy Performance Contract Management, Government Fleet Analytics and Financing, in addition to various growth and implementation strategies. In his current role, Derek has financed over $300 million in transactions within the public sector as well as managing multiple project management engagements. He also made history when he led the financing team which funded the largest Energy Performance Contract ever implemented by a Public Housing Authority. Derek has presented and engaged in panel discussions on the topic of tax-exempt financing at various organizations including the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (“CLPHA”), the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (“ACEEE”), and the Birmingham Business Alliance.  Prior to his work at Grant Capital Management, Derek successfully launched products in the Antihypertensive, Psychiatry, and Urology markets within the pharmaceutical industry. He is knowledgeable in developing and executing sound business strategies that increase sales numbers.Derek has over fourteen years of experience in building strong customer relationships, training of newly hired employees and organizational strategy within multiple business segments.Derek holds a B.S. in Marketing from Hampton University and a MBA-finance from Loyola University.Our services for both our clients and candidates can be found below✔️For Employers: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/for-employers/✔️For Candidates: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/career-opportunities/✔️Consulting: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/consulting-services/✔️Executive Search: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/executive-search/Nenni and Associates on Social Media:► Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nenni-and-associates/► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nenniandassoc/► Email Listing: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/join-email-list/► Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NenniAssociates 

On the final episode of the year, we are joined by Sagarika Subramanian, Senior Research Analyst at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). She shares results from the most recent report card on North Carolina's energy efficiency efforts and discusses the common threads of top performing states. Our conversation covers the latest in energy efficiency trends and the roles that policy, building codes, utility market structure, and equity play for national leaders in the space. Tune in to learn how North Carolina stacks up and discover ways that we can improve moving forward. Additional resources from today's episode: NC Utilities Commission Carbon Plan Docket: https://bit.ly/3WiwPci NCSEA's CLE Event: https://bit.ly/3joHgfS Past Clean Energy Champions Episodes: https://bit.ly/3WxY1ng, https://bit.ly/3VpHFwc Clean Energy Champions Event Winners: https://bit.ly/3FPIZCH ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard: https://bit.ly/3WjlSrd North Carolina's Scorecard: https://bit.ly/3G8jjCD Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant climate legislation in United States history—$370 billion in climate and clean energy investments could help cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions roughly 40 percent by 2030. The IRA will transportation and building electrification, invigorate the U.S. clean energy supply chain, and enhance U.S. global competitiveness. But, how will it help average households and consumers? What does it mean for worrkers and the  economy? And what's required to ensure successful implementation? Tune in to hear from two experts who will explain how consumers, workers, and the economy will benefit from IRA electrification provisions!Guest Bios: Jessica Eckdish is the Vice President of Legislation & Federal Affairs with the BlueGreen Alliance, where she directs the Alliance's federal legislative, policy, and partnerships on climate, energy, and infrastructure issues. Prior to this role, she worked with the Sierra Club as Washington Representative, working on a range of federal issues including public health and clean air and water protections. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from UC Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Global Environmental Policy from the School of International Service at American University. Mark Kresowik is a Senior Policy Director with the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) where he works at the local, state, utility, and federal levels to accelerate ambition for improving energy efficiency and center those most historically overburdened and underserved in our communities. Previously, Mark managed federal and international policy for RMI's Carbon-Free Buildings Program and led clean energy campaigns with the Sierra Club. Mark graduated with honors from the University of Iowa. To Dig in Deeper, Check out these Must-Read Resources:Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act: A Roadmap for State Electricity Policy (Energy Innovation)Implementing the Inflation Reduction Act: A Roadmap for Federal and State Transportation Policy (Energy Innovation)Fact Sheet: Clean Energy Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (BGA)Fact Sheet: Clean Manufacturing Investments in the Inflation Reduction Act (BGA)Fact Sheet: Clean Vehicle Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (BGA)Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resource Center (BGA)A User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act (BGA)Home Energy Upgrade Incentives: Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act and Other Recent Federal Laws (ACEEE)

In Episode 66 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Sagarika Subramanian, Senior Research Analyst for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to discuss the 2022 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Luke and Sagarika discuss the countries that topped this year's rankings and what set them apart, Australia's performance across buildings, industry and transport, and what the scorecard tells us about the untapped opportunity for energy efficiency around the world. Mentioned in this episode: - ACEEE's 2022 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard Key topics: - About the Scorecard – drivers and methodology - Global trends in energy efficiency performance - Success factors for top performing countries - Australia's performance in buildings, industry and transport - Key lessons and opportunities for improvement Connect with our guest: linkedin.com/in/sagarika-subramanian-909935112 Connect with us: Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil Email us at firstfuel@eec.org.au To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts

In this episode, VP of Energy at Loureiro Engineering, Nate Strong and I focus our conversation on three educational topics: 1) Technical Analysis Studies (aka Retro-Commissioning), everything you may want to know around them, and how the utility programs work. 2) Building system Data & Analytics - how it's captured, what's done with it, and why you should consider this for your facilities. 3) Factory 4.0 - the next big thing in Manufacturing. What is it, how it helps Industry succeed in our new economy, and why this revolution is so important to fuel smarter processes and facilities. Mr. Strong is a forward thinking leader and has acted as both a designer and manager of energy efficiency implementation programs and as a consultant to utilities and program administrators for the development and growth of their implementation programs and initiatives. His strengths in engaging commercial customers, and supporting channel actors, have allowed him to deliver notable results to both his employers and clients. He is an Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and is also a recognized, published contributor to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Nathan Strong, CEM Vice President, Energy Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. https://www.loureiro.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-strong-2211156/

Intro to the podcast followed by an analysis of clean energy efforts by 30 small cities around the country. We interview Dave Ribeiro, director of local policy at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), and explore the application to small cities of a scorecard previously used only for large cities.More Information and LinksPress Release 1/12/2021: "ACEEE Analysis Finds Small Cities Can Lead on Clean Energy, Too"ACEEE City Clean Energy ScorecardDo it yourself! Local Clean Energy Self-scoring ToolBlog post 2/12/2021: "Small but Mighty: How Three Small Cities are Saving Energy and Embracing Renewables"

In Episode 22 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Steven Nadel, Executive Director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Luke and Steve discuss US Government's approach to energy efficiency under different Presidents, action on energy efficiency at the state and federal level under President Trump, and the Biden campaign's plan to put energy efficiency at the heart of a green recovery. Mentioned in this episode: The International Energy Efficiency Scorecard (ACEEE) https://www.aceee.org/portal/national-policy/international-scorecard 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard (ACEEE) https://www.aceee.org/research-report/u1908 Growing a Greener Economy: Job and Climate Impacts from Energy Efficiency Investments (ACEEE) https://www.aceee.org/white-paper/2020/09/growing-greener-economy-job-and-climate-impacts-energy-efficiency-investments Halfway There: Energy Efficiency Can Cut Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2050 (ACEEE) https://www.aceee.org/fact-sheet/halfway-there National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020 (EEC) https://www.eec.org.au/neec20/program Connect with our guests: Find the ACEEE at https://twitter.com/ACEEEdc Connect with us: Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/EECouncil Email us at firstfuel@eec.org.au To find out how you can listen to an upcoming episode of First Fuel live, visit www.eec.org.au/podcasts

Applicable across nearly every sector, energy efficiency is a pervasive and untapped resource capable of transforming our economy. Not only a key climate change solution and the most cost-effective energy resource available, energy efficiency also helps reduce harmful pollution, creates jobs and saves consumers and businesses money. Yet, despite its fanfare among energy nerds, energy efficiency is an often overlooked resource. In this episode of Grid Geeks, I speak with Rachel Gold, Director of the Utilities Program for the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), and Christine Brinker is a Senior Associate at the Southwest Energy Efficiency (SWEEP) about energy efficiency policy trends, market impacts, and opportunities on the horizon.

Mandy Mahoney has served as president of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) since March 2013. Prior to that, she served as the organization's Vice President of Policy and Operations. Prior to joining SEEA in 2011, Mandy served as Director of Sustainability for the City of Atlanta under Mayors Reed and Franklin. She holds a master's degree in environmental management from Duke University and earned a law degree and a bachelor's degree in biology and environmental studies from Emory University. Selected to Georgia Trend's 2016 “40 under 40” list and the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2014 “40 under 40” list, Mandy is also a graduate of LEAD Atlanta 2010; the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership 2010; and the 2011 American Council of Germany's Young Leaders Program. She serves on the boards of the Piedmont Park Conservancy, the Turner Environmental Law Clinic, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Southeast Wind Coalition, and the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA). She and her husband Sean are the proud parents of Paul.   Show Highlights Learn why some current laws aren't good enough in clean energy and climate change Mandy shares her green project highlights, as the first Director of Sustainability in Atlanta, that impacted the culture and policy Why you need to be risk seeking in terms of finding new opportunities to address sustainability Mandy explains what information to provide departments to empower, understand, and address climate change  How Mandy upgrades existing infrastructure to have a resilient economic base and healthier population Essential resources that go beyond base level energy codes and predictions with net zero buildings and storm hardening Mandy cautions listeners that your success will be short lived if you don't bring together these two sides for durable gains   “It's okay to want to be happy. Like it's okay to want to follow something that really gives you joy. Working in this field can be a slog and you need to follow something that sparks your interest every day that you want to learn about when you're tired, an event you want to go to just because it's fun and I think that that can serve you very well in this field.” -Mandy Mahoney   Full Transcript 112: Mandy Mahoney   Show Resources Mandy Mahoney    Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Salt: A World History, Mark Kurlansky      Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2020 GBES

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 9:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invite you to a briefing to discuss the role of energy efficiency in reducing the cost of housing, especially for low-income families who must spend a greater percentage of their income on energy bills and so have a heavier “energy burden” than higher-income households. According to a 2016 study of America’s largest cities by EEFA and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the median low-income household spent 7.2 percent of its income on energy, twice as much as the median for all households (3.5 percent). The energy burden is even greater for rural households. A new EEFA/ACEEE report released this month finds that rural households have a median energy burden of 4.4 percent, and rural low-income households are even worse off, shouldering a median energy burden of 9 percent. In this forum, a panel of experts on housing and energy policy will review federal energy efficiency services and programs that are serving the most vulnerable U.S. citizens.

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 9:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invite you to a briefing to discuss the role of energy efficiency in reducing the cost of housing, especially for low-income families who must spend a greater percentage of their income on energy bills and so have a heavier “energy burden” than higher-income households. According to a 2016 study of America’s largest cities by EEFA and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the median low-income household spent 7.2 percent of its income on energy, twice as much as the median for all households (3.5 percent). The energy burden is even greater for rural households. A new EEFA/ACEEE report released this month finds that rural households have a median energy burden of 4.4 percent, and rural low-income households are even worse off, shouldering a median energy burden of 9 percent. In this forum, a panel of experts on housing and energy policy will review federal energy efficiency services and programs that are serving the most vulnerable U.S. citizens.

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 9:00 AM EDT at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invite you to a briefing to discuss the role of energy efficiency in reducing the cost of housing, especially for low-income families who must spend a greater percentage of their income on energy bills and so have a heavier “energy burden” than higher-income households. According to a 2016 study of America's largest cities by EEFA and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the median low-income household spent 7.2 percent of its income on energy, twice as much as the median for all households (3.5 percent). The energy burden is even greater for rural households. A new EEFA/ACEEE report released this month finds that rural households have a median energy burden of 4.4 percent, and rural low-income households are even worse off, shouldering a median energy burden of 9 percent. In this forum, a panel of experts on housing and energy policy will review federal energy efficiency services and programs that are serving the most vulnerable U.S. citizens.

What is “intelligent efficiency”? In this revealing webinar, Dr. Neal Elliott and Ethan Rogers from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and Paul Hamilton from Schneider Electric will present their groundbreaking work pioneering the concept of taking a systems-based approach to dramatically scale energy efficiency.

Susan Mazur-Stommen from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) leads a discussion on using behavior-based strategies to achieve energy savings. She tackles several barriers to behavior-based program implementation, including the concept of the free-rider, and offers insights on how utilities should begin providing a more customized energy delivery experience that delivers a branded product rather than an invisible commodity.

Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Neal Elliott, Ph.D., associate director for research for the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) about the new tax credit for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems. He tells just how important CHP is, given that 20% of our power could come from it.