Podcasts about net zero energy

A new report commissioned by InterTradeIreland highlights the scale of the economic opportunity in offshore wind for SMEs across the island of Ireland. With world-class wind resources and growing net-zero commitments, both governments have set ambitious targets for offshore renewables. This report from specialist renewables consultancy Everoze provides, for the first time, an all-island picture of firm-level capability, mapping over 160 companies across 12 supply chain sectors. The findings show strong potential to develop a globally competitive offshore wind supply chain, particularly if efforts are aligned across the island. The report identifies complementary strengths in areas such as engineering, logistics, vessels and cables, and highlights the economic value of collaboration. It also outlines challenges such as infrastructure capacity and skills shortages. These are best tackled through joined-up action on an all-island basis to ensure local firms can fully participate in this once-in-a-generation opportunity. Margaret Hearty, InterTradeIreland's Chief Executive, said: "This is the first time that SME capability in the renewable energy sector has been mapped across the island. There is a real opportunity for indigenous SMEs to enter the supply chain, which can be fully realised by working together on an all-island level. There are a number of recommendations that we, working with partners can help deliver, including supporting SME engagement through cluster development, procurement guidance, skills alignment and R&D collaboration across the island." Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment said: "I warmly welcome this report commissioned for InterTradeIreland. Following my Department's launch of 'Powering Prosperity' - Ireland's first Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy - this report will support our ongoing efforts to build a successful offshore wind energy industry. The government is committed to accelerating investment, both public and private, to ensure we have the conditions in place to achieve our ambitious energy transition, while also protecting the competitiveness of the Irish economy. Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Minister for the Economy, said: "My Department's Energy Strategy 'The Path to Net Zero Energy' is focused on delivering secure, affordable, clean energy and enhancing skills to grow the low-carbon economy. A decarbonised energy system presents huge economic opportunities for the island and underpins my economic priorities of creating more good jobs, increasing productivity and improving regional balance. "The findings on SME supply chain readiness reinforce my objectives to grow a globally competitive and sustainable economy. We will continue working closely with InterTradeIreland and other stakeholders across the island to ensure SMEs have the support, market intelligence, and tools they need to access and scale in the renewable energy sector." Drawing lessons from international leaders like Esbjerg in Denmark, the report sets out a strategic roadmap focused on supporting collaboration, developing a robust local supply chain, aligning R&D, and building skills capability. InterTradeIreland will work with partners across the island to build on these insights, developing shared solutions, growing local capabilities, and helping SMEs navigate and access emerging opportunities in offshore renewables. Paul Reynolds, Partner at Everoze, said: "This study provides a crucial roadmap for an all-island approach to the offshore wind sector, driving economic growth and sustainability. The recommendations outlined in this report will help InterTradeIreland and its partners to support cross-border collaboration and maximise the opportunities for SMEs in the renewable energy sector across the island." To read the report and its recommendations, visit https://research.intertradeireland.com/offshore-wind-and-hydrogen-opportunities-for-the-island-of-ireland

Are  Net-Zero Homes are Expensive? Is it only for the Urban Rich? Let's answer some challenges and benefits on Net-Zero Energy Homes - enjoy***DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START WITH FRANCHISING? Grab Bob Bernotas' free course for a limited time only at edu.franchisewithbob.com/idealAny questions?*** Interested in our $10k/month passive strategy? Just sign up for our newsletter at https://bit.ly/iwg-strategy BOOK IS OUT! Grab Your Copy and learn how to get your feet wet in real estate investing Download episodes to your favorite platforms at idealinvestorshow.com Connect with us through social! We'd love to build a community of like-minded people like YOU!

Join David Traxler and Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss some of the patterns he found when studying 50 energy efficient net zero energy buildings.

From energy budgets to climate-specific strategies, designing a net zero energy building is a puzzle with countless moving pieces. This episode reveals how to turn overwhelming complexity into possibility. The post How to design a net zero energy building: proven strategies that work appeared first on Ecogradia.

What does Chancellor Rachel Reeves's October 20242 budget announcement mean for the clean energy mission? Following the first Labour budget announcement in 14 years, the #CleanEnergyPod sits down with colleagues in SSE to discuss how the budget announcement will impact the energy system. And whether we will be able to deliver a net zero energy system by the end of the decade.Links:Find out more about what SSE thinks about zonal pricing and the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) on the SSE website: https://www.sse.com/news-and-views/2024/10/it-s-time-to-move-on-from-the-zonal-pricing-debate/#CleanEnergy #CleanEnergyRevolution #NetZeroEnergy #Labour #LabourBudgetSSE, plc website: sse.com SSE careers: careers.sse.com/homepage LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/12481 X (formerly Twitter): x.com/SSE Instagram: instagram.com/sseplcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIYX7HvZJqODMRynAPf6aw

https://youtu.be/bTN011lzSUkMatt and Sean talk about one year in Matt's net zero house (with Sean living in the walls). Was it worth it? Plus, a little sidetrack talking about existential dread and AI.AI Podcasters: https://www.reddit.com/r/notebooklm/comments/1fr31h8/notebooklm_podcast_hosts_discover_theyre_ai_notWatch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, What I Learned After 1 Year in My Net Zero House https://youtu.be/bjjFcsTTNfU?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7HT9O73K9oYUe19eS-wjxXYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

BED GM Darren Springer and Manager of Strategy and Innovation and CFO Emily Stebbins Wheelock discuss the Net Zero Energy and Grid Reliability Revenue Bond on the November ballot for voter consideration. The bond would fund additional investments in key priorities for our utility and community through the end of this decade.

Hello, welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. Today's guest is Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult, and the title of our conversation is ‘On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation'.I have had the privilege of partnering with Guy and working with a group of Future Leaders at Energy Systems Catapult - a company committed to accelerating NET ZERO in the UK through supporting innovators to commercialise, and helping design and deliver the future energy system.Together Guy and I delve into the people, places and experiences that have made him the person and leader he is today. Guy offers valuable insights into :Communication and what he has learnt about communicating across the wider team.Resilience, how managing your own energy is key, along with helping to manage that of the team.Getting comfortable with not knowing everything, and how the more senior you become as a leader the less you know.Guy's Three Key Encouragements to Leaders looking to innovate and commercialise for Net Zero There is a huge market out there - net zero is an incredible opportunity (as well as an essential mission)It is not unusual to feel imposter syndrome - in fact it is super commonLearn fast - be prepared to pivot quickly if something you thought was going to work does not work.To connect, follow and find out more about Guy:LinkedIn: Guy NeweyWebsite: https://es.catapult.org.uk/Twitter/X: @guyneweyTo contact Anni Townend:Email me on anni@annitownend.com or visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.About Guy NeweyGuy was appointed Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult, the innovation business, in June 2022. Guy joined the Catapult in 2018 as Director of Strategy after being an energy and political adviser to two UK Government Secretaries of State; Greg Clark and Amber Rudd. In Government, he was involved in many key decisions, including closing the UK's coal-fired power stations, greater independence for the electricity system operator, and as an architect of the Clean Growth Strategy.Before joining Government, he was Head of Policy at the challenger energy supplier, OVO Energy and Head of Environment and Energy at the influential think tank, Policy Exchange. He was previously a journalist, including three years as a foreign correspondent in Hong Kong for the international newswire, AFP. He is a non-executive director with UK100, a charity campaigning for greater environmental action by local authorities. He lives in Enfield, with his wife and two children.

In this week's episode I got to chat with California based architect, Michael Bohn. Michael is an architect and advocate for preserving historic buildings. During the episode he shares his journey into the profession and his passion for adaptive reuse and affordable housing. He discusses his activism and preservation efforts, including chaining himself to a building slated for demolition. Michael's firm, Studio 111, focuses on creating community and revitalizing overlooked areas through adaptive reuse projects. We also chat about the importance of sustainability and leveraging the existing character of buildings in adaptive reuse projects.Links:Studio 111 websiteStudio 111 WorkplaceJergins Trust buildingTangible Remnants on InstagramTangible Remnants WebsiteLinkedTr.ee for resourcesEarn CEUs for listening to this podcastSignup for Ask Me Anything w/ Nakita ReedGabl Media NetworkSarah Gilberg's MusicBio: As Partner of Studio One Eleven, Michael Bohn, AIA, takes an integrated approach to architecture, landscape, and urban design. One of his focuses is on the studio's housing practice with an emphasis on modular, transit-oriented developments, affordable housing, and adaptive re-use projects. His experience includes supportive, student, and market-rate projects that serve seniors, families, artists, and the homeless. A sustainability stalwart, Bohn led the development of the firm's Downtown Long Beach headquarters to LEED platinum and WELL gold certifications and is currently pursuing Net Zero Energy. In addition, he established an awarding-winning landscape studio and co-established an urban design practice that uplifts underserved communities. Bohn received his Architecture Degree from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, studied at the Ecole de Beaux Arts in Fontainebleau France, and worked at the State Archaeological Camp in Hampi, India sponsored by the British Institute. He is a licensed architect with over 35 years of experience and is a Board Member for the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Urban Land Institute Affordable/Workforce Housing Council, and the American Institute of Architects California. **Some of the links above maybe Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.**

Greg Faulkner joins the podcast to discuss their approach to incorporating existing elements into design. Greg Faulkner formed Faulkner Architects in 1998 to pursue the making of highly crafted, site sensitive places. With a strong commitment to the quality of every project, Faulkner's portfolio is an extensive collection of innovative and environmentally sensitive homes. This podcast explores the path Faulkner takes to be sensitive to client concerns while also incorporating the dreams and goals of the client. Respect and reputation allow Faulkner to enjoy repeat projects for clients that make up a third of the work. Evolution of the design through construction is an integral part of the process. From Ottawa to Noe Valley, Faulkner's work speaks for itself. Learning Objectives:Describe the overall philosophy that Faulkner follows to incorporate design with existing elements.Explain the how building with fireproof and fire-resistant materials is part Faulkner's “common sense” approach to resilient design.Discuss the project goals and challenges associated with achieving Net Zero Energy status of the Miner Road Project.List the challenges associated with the design and construction of Net Zero Energy homes, and how Faulkner successfully completed the Miner Road Project. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

The Sustainable City is the first operational Net Zero Energy city in Dubai, modelled to become an international showcase for high quality sustainable living. It's been 9 years since the first set of keys were handed over to tenants in this community with solar panel clad homes and shaded vehicle free pedestrian streets. Now, it's been one year since I moved to Dubai and I can't help but wonder why there aren't more of such developments across the globe. To find out more about the project, I caught up with Marwa Al Nahlawi, General Manager of Diamond Developers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our 50th episode we spoke with Mayor Miro Weinberger. He reflects on his Net Zero Energy-related accomplishments over his time in office. He also speaks to what he'd like to see Burlington take on going forward.

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    Amy Upton, LEED Fellow, Experienced Sustainable Design Director, Project Architect, and Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & planning industry. Focus on public architecture and K-12, recreation centers, and libraries. Skilled in BIM, Concept Design through Construction Administration.    As a LEED Fellow, she has dedicated her career to designing and delivering green community architecture and highlighting systems, materials, and features that allow the buildings and site to be learning labs. She has experience in Net Zero Energy design and worked on the second and third NZE schools in the state of Maryland.    Amy is committed to integrating the environmental literacy curriculum in our K-12 green schools, and keeping connections to work with students and staff on Green Apple Day of Service projects annually.   Show Highlights   Focusing on public architecture and community-based architecture. Embodied carbon should be embedded into the design process. Highlight standard design and anything related to sustainable design or metrics. Make sense of co-located facilities or multi-agency facilities with competing interests that need to be balanced. A lot of different ways AI is integrated into our daily business and practice.  Questions to consider when incorporating and working together to move the needle on sustainability goals. Future buildings and restorative practices need to impact people's lives holistically.        Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   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 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 .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2023 GBES

Bill Spohn is the President and CEO of TruTech Tools and much more. He is an entrepreneur who is willing to listen, learn, and cooperate with an eye towards bettering the world in small and large ways and in any way he can. He is involved in so many interesting thinks that we jumped straight into questions, followed up with a discussion about what he calls his capstone project, a Net Zero Energy modular home that he and his wife built. This is yet another fascinating conversation that I hope you will enjoy.  Thanks for listening. Bill Spohn on LinkedIn Tru Tech Tools Spohn Home RESTalk a Podcast for the RESNET Ecosystem hosted by Bill Spohn Building HVAC Science Podcast Hosted by Bill Spohn

Learn how Kevin Bates, founder of Sharp Development Company, uses holistic, integrated design to profitably retrofit existing buildings to net zero energy with a strong emphasis on health and wellness for occupants with Liz Beardsley, USGBC Senior Policy Counsel.

How do you turn an abandoned adult book store to a net zero office? And, passive cooling in the desert? Celia Hoag and Cassie Robertson from DPR Construction stop by to discuss the transformation of an adult book store to the company's  regional headquarters in Phoenix, and the net zero processes that went with it along the way.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com Send John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective

With the massive growth of electromobility, more and more EV batteries will come onto the market in the future that can be reused for second-use applications. STABL Energy offers such second-life storage, with success. But why are they so important for a Net Zero energy system in the future? What are the challenges? Dr. Nam Truong from STABL reveals this and more. Timeline: 02:21 What is the key to a sustainable circular economy for batteries? 06:44 For which applications are second-life energy storage systems suitable? 07:30 What are currently the biggest challenges of second life storage? 11:12 Is STABL concentrating exclusively on second-life applications? Or are there reasons to pursue other paths as well? Questions or suggestions? Then send us an email to podcast@thesmartere.com

In commemoration of Asian American pacific Islander Heritage Month, we speak with Ita Meno, an Indigenous Islander of the CHamoru diaspora, and BED's first ever Project & Equity Analyst. They bring over a decade of experience working for the City of Burlington (CEDO and the Department Permit & Inspections) to help us bring a fresh perspective to our department's work and to their work with CQ Strategies. Ita is helping us reach all of our customers including those who may not be able to switch to various Net Zero Energy technologies right now.

Principal Planner at the City of Burlington's Department of Permitting and Inspections. Mary is also a historic preservationist and partnered with BED to develop a guide for owners of historic buildings working to make their buildings Net Zero Energy.

Biking is the most energy efficient way for people to get around. Executive Director of Old Spokes Home Jon Copans talks about their mission to make bikes more accessible and affordable for all Burlingtonians and how Old Spokes Home is helping us achieve our Net Zero Energy goal.

Local commercial property owner and entrepreneur A.J. Rossman talks about the challenges and opportunities of bringing his commercial office space on North Avenue up to Net Zero Energy standards.

Annie Bourdon, Executive Director of CarShare Vermont, talks with us about the history, benefits, and considerations of carsharing in Burlington. In addition to offering an affordable alternative to owning a vehicle, CarShare Vermont's fleet includes electric vehicles. This is a great way for Burlingtonians to familiarize themselves with EV technology and contribute to the City's Net Zero Energy vision.

Adam is a man full of energy and drive and is always eager to help.   Listen in as Adam describes the arc of his career that started in political activism and currently involves him in software, home decarbonization and net zero retrofits.   Adam shares his insights into the cost vs. benefits of measures as well as a future job classification; Home Project Advisor   Adam's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstenftenagel/   Info on The Geos project: www.DiscoverGEOS.com   Info on SnuggHomePro: www.SnuggPro.com   Info on Radiant Labs: www.RadiantLabs.co This episode was recorded in October 2022.

My guest for his episode is Damian Beauchamp, the President and Chief Development Officer of 8 Rivers. In addition, he is also: An advisor to the Carbon XPrize A Board member at NET Power 8 Rivers is a platform company developing the sustainable infrastructure of tomorrow by inventing and commercializing large-scale innovations in the race to Net Zero. Founded by a former Wall Street finance executive and a literal rocket scientist, their investors include industry heavyweights Exelon, SK Group, McDermott, and Occidental Low Carbon Ventures. In this episode, we talked about the following: How they're creating billions of dollars of market-proven value How Blue Ocean strategies have served them well The validation they've received on a net-zero, cost-neutral natural gas power plant in Texas Their go-to-market plan of innovation and IP development, followed by licensing the tech to others for maximum scale and climate benefits The path to securing big-name corporate partners The need to be optimistic and solutions-oriented when it comes to tackling climate change Quotes from Calvin Coolidge on the power of persistence Why he has a picture of the Grand Canyon as his LinkedIn banner picture And lots more Hope you enjoy! And give Damian and 8 Rivers a shout-out on LinkedIn or Twitter by sharing this podcast with your people. ------- Entrepreneurs for Impact is on a mission to help climate innovators grow faster with new investment capital, share best practices among peers, expand their networks, and reach their full potential. Learn more: Climate CEO Mastermind Peer Groups — Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls. Today's highly curated Mastermind members represent over $8B in market cap or assets under management. Newsletter — A 3-minute weekly summary of climate tech, startups, better habits, and deep work. Programs are led by Dr. Chris Wedding — 3x founder, $1B of investment experience, and Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill professor, with 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneurs-for-impact/message

Jeff Padgett is a Division Director at Burlington's Department of Public Works. As a neighbor he has worked to move his Burlington home to Net Zero Energy and away from fossil fuels. We will talk about the steps he has taken in recent years as a homeowner. 

Driving It Home With Patti Vazquez 10.03.22 Patti Talks with David Pope, President of Oak Park Residence Corp. about their new Net Zero Energy apartment building.

The energy crisis – deepened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine – has raised questions about the UK's energy transition, including about affordability and security of supply.  How would a Labour government shift the UK to a net zero energy system? Our panel included Bill Esterson, Shadow Minister for Business and Industry; Sam Alvis, Head of Economy at Green Alliance; Sue Ferns, Deputy General Secretary at Prospect; Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at the Energy Systems Catapult. This event was recorded at the 2022 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.

Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic is a LEED Fellow with extensive experience with IWBI's WELL Building Standard as one of the first Provisional WELL APs, WELL APs, and WELL Faculty in the world. Jen has worked on various WELL Pilots|Projects in almost every typology. Jen is currently overseeing many firsts in WELL, LEED, Net Zero|Carbon Neutral|Net Positive projects in the country and world. Jen also has extensive experience with USGBC's various LEED rating systems.   In her previous roles at Shangri-La; Jen was instrumental in securing the world's 1st LEED Platinum NC certification for an aviation facility, Hangar 25 in Burbank, CA. Hangar 25 was named “Greenest Aviation Facility In the World” and was Net Zero|Net Positive in 2008. Jen also orchestrated the LEED Platinum certification of Citadel Environmental Services under LEED CI. This was the 1st LEED Platinum CI office space in the Tri-City (Glendale/Pasadena/Burbank) area and Net Zero Energy in 2010. One of Jen's most renowned projects is Step Up On Vine, an adaptive reuse Platinum certified LEED Homes Multi-family, permanent supportive housing project for chronically homeless, mentally ill individuals in Hollywood, CA.   Jen was a Peer Reviewer for WELL v1 thru v2, a member of the IWBI Covid-19 and other Respiratory Infections Task Force, and has the unique experience of being a Consultant to both Delos and IWBI. Jen had worked with WELL in various phases on projects globally. Jen's participation in the WELL Portfolio Pilot Program resulted in co-facilitating IWBI's Portfolio Provider Trainings globally. Jen has also been an active member of at least five WELL Advisories. Jen has been a reviewer for USGBC's Greenbuild program multiple times, an item|form reviewer for the WELL AP Exam Maintenance, and a Specs Reviewer for the WELL AP v2 Exam.   Jen has provided tours of hundreds of LEED|WELL registered|certified projects nationally for international and domestic Owners, Developers, Design|Build teams, Consultants, Innovators, Fortune 500 Companies, and more. Jennifer has also provided hundreds of Sustainability|Wellness presentations globally for hundreds of organizations. Jen has been interviewed|published in articles and publications over the past 15 years. Jen is also a content contributor, reviewer and on-screen SME for the WELL Learning Library (WLL); a comprehensive solution for WELL v2 education and survey requirements. Jen has been a 1st through final round Greenbuild education program Reviewer multiple times, a Global Health & Wellness Summit Advisory Board Member and LEED Fellow Evaluation Committee member since receiving the designation. Show Highlights From movie sets to LEED Fellow, Jen's story on how to turn your passion into a successful career and business.  The value of credentials to be an asset in your career, shape your commitment and reflect your work.  WELL's measurable impact on taking care of people in a meaningful way.    A SustainAble Production is the global WELL experts. Their portfolio benchmarking plays to zero and for organizations at scale.  Jen shares partnerships for ESG strategies the market and clients are demanding. The International Well Building Institute has a WELL equity rating coming out that includes what's important holistically for sustainability.  Ideas for the innovators who want to help people move in healthy ways to drive sustainability forward.    “I travel the world teaching WELL, and we even teach it to a lot of our competitors. Again, our dear friends, we want everyone to succeed. We want the movement to succeed. The more people that get it right, the more healthier people we will have in the world living longer, more vibrant lives.” -Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic   Get the episode transcript here!!   Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic's Show Resource and Information LinkedIn Instagram A SustainAble Production The Little Prince 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 © 2022 GBES

In this episode, Bill Winters, C.E.O. of Standard Chartered, and Dr. Pratima Rangarajan, C.E.O. of OGCI Climate Investments, discuss the critical role that private finance can play in finding solutions to resolve the energy trilemma and accelerate progress toward net zero.

Net-zero energy and zero emission homes/buildings are being built ALL across the U.S. and yet so many buyers either don't know this level of performance, including optimized comfort and minimized maintenance, is within their grasp. Or, if they do know about it, they too often assume it is still “too cutting-edge” and thus too expensive to be in their home. Our panelists on this episode are educating and helping dispel the misunderstanding that this type of performance is only available for the ultra-wealthy. Paul Kriescher, Executive Producer/Host of the new PBS/YouTube series, Heart of a Building, does this by showcasing the inspiring “why” stories behind inspired homes and buildings across Colorado and soon from across the U.S. beginning with the Pittsburgh, PA and Orlando, FL areas. David Takahashi is a Boulder homeowner who renovated his 1954 “energy-hog” of a home into a net-zero energy home after Climate Change enhanced fire and flood (destroyed and damaged, respectively) previous homes he owned a decade earlier. Paul Hutton is the Director of Regenerative Design at the Cuningham Group where he specializes in optimizing daylighting and building performance for schools and commercial buildings across the U.S. Learning Objectives: 1. Understand how and why people design and build/remodel net-zero energy houses/buildings. 2. Learn about the true costs of net-zero energy home construction vs. operational, maintenance and environmental impact savings (new and retrofit). 3. Understand the importance of the thermal envelope prior to electrifying heating, cooling and ventilation equipment. 4. Learn why solar PV is the “icing on the cake”, not the first step.

We care deeply about where our food comes from, considering the carbon-footprint of how our food is transported. But how about how it's produced? Is the production facility your food is made in net-zero? On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Bread Alone Bakery CEO Nels Leader about the multi-year process of converting their original Boiceville facility into the first commercial bakery in the U.S. to operate on 100% renewable energy, without fossil fuels.Photo Courtesy of Bread Alone. HRN is home to transformative exchanges about food. Our 35+ member-supported food podcasts empower eaters to cultivate a radically better world. This month, we're asking you to join us. Become a monthly sustaining member at heritageradionetwork.org/donate.Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.

i(x) Net Zero investee company Sustainable Living Innovations CEO and co-founder Arlan Collins talks to Proactive about the building technology company's achievement of constructing the world's first multifamily tower to meet the net zero energy requirements set by the International Living Future Institute's Living Building Challenge program. Features of the tower, which is called 303 Battery and is located in downtown Seattle, includes solar panels on the building's roof, exterior walls and balconies, greywater and waste heat recovery systems, hydronic heating and cooling systems, regenerative elevator motors, distributed DC power systems, and SLI's advanced network systems and data management platform to ensure optimal building operations.

Sebbi Wu, Climate and Equity Advocate at VPIRG, and BED GM Darren Springer discuss the City of Burlington charter change that affects new construction. They also talk about the equity ballot question, our new Net Zero Energy yard signs, and the new rental weatherization policy.

In this episode of the Insurance AUM Podcast, we speak with Anthony Cazazian, of the Man Group, about single family rentals and the future of net zero energy in real estate. “We particularly have been focused on single-family rentals as it has been a newer asset class from an institutional investment perspective. And, we believe that allows us to utilize some of our expertise and skillsets in a different way and allows us to deliver outsized returns to our investors.”

To reduce fossil fuel usage, BED is committed to working with a variety of partners, including our friends at the Burlington 2030 District. Directed by Jenna Antonino DiMare, the Burlington 2030 District is public-private partnership that encourages commercial property owners and building managers in our city to reduce fossil fuel use from buildings, transportation and through stormwater mitigation. Today, we'll be talking about how to join, what you get, and how your role as a member helps Burlington in its quest for Net Zero Energy by 2030. Jenna is also the Executive Director of the Vermont Green Building Network who are hosting Introducing BEAM: The Material Carbon Emission Calculator on May 11, 2022.

​G​et ready to hear talk about SMR​'​s for the next few years as New Brunswick and other provinces search for solutions to a net zero energy future. ​Edwin Lyman is a scientist who has studied them​, and he says, don't hold your breath.

This week, Realcomm Live welcomes SLI's Adam Rohde, Chief Operating Officer and Carrie Cassidy, Chief Construction Officer, who join us LIVE from the factory and the construction site to share details about this state-of-the-art construction technology. With its mission of setting a new standard of sustainable living utilizing technology and innovation, while addressing housing affordability, 303 Battery represents the building of the future.

Burlington Architect Jesse Beck discusses his unique house in Burlington -- that his wife calls "the boxcar on stilts" -- and how they're "cutting the pipe" and transitioning it to Net Zero Energy. Jesse also shares his work with the Burlington 2030 District, a private/public partnership working to reduce building energy consumption. Jesse and Jennifer also talk about the City of Burlington Historic Buildings' Path to Net Zero Energy guide.

In this conversation of This Must be The Place, Shawna chats with the Senior Director of Net Zero Energy Housing at the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA), Sonja Wilkelmann. Tune in to find out: • Why Sonja says, “Marketing is going to be taking a bit of a turn from production of collateral to leveraging of that collateral.” • What she says is her most nerdy, favourite thing in building science and why she says it's a “quality of life difference”. • The important and innovative initiatives of CHBA and what's ahead for 2022. Sonja: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonjawinkelmann/ https://twitter.com/NZEhomes CHBA accounts: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/chba-net-zero/ https://twitter.com/chbanetzero Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/ Tanya Media tanyamedia.com Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/ Blue House Energy's Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/ Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip" LINKS IN THIS EPISODE LEEP: nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/local-energy-efficiency-partnerships-leep/17338 HELOC: canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/mortgages/home-equity-line-credit.html PACE: novascotiapace.ca NET ZERO RENO: chba.ca/CHBA/Housing_in_Canada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/Net_Zero_Renovations.aspx Energy Star: nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star-canada/18953

“The fun for me in collaboration is, one, working with other people just makes you smarter; that's proven.” -Lin-Manuel Miranda   There are some distinct megatrends that will increase the number of NetZero homes. How is the ICC facilitating the drive to Net Zero homes? How is RESNET collaborating with ICC on this topic? We are joined today by two executives from the International Code Council (ICC) to discuss NetZero homes and collaboration with RESNET. Dominic Sims, CEO shares with us his insights into the research and trends that led the ICC down the Net Zero road. Learn more about the ICC energy pathway at: www.iccsafe.org/energy Mark Johnson, Executive VP and Director of Business Development describes the critical engagement of HERS raters & providers in this process and the benefits derived from the shared knowledge.  We learn how this collaboration between RESNET and ICC came about and details on how it will work.Mark and Dominic also tell us of the role of governments in this process and the roles for RESNET and HERS Raters. We also discuss the topic of affordable housing and how Net Zero homes address typically the second most costly housing budget category: utilities. You also can learn more about the Joint RESNET ICC HERS Rating Company Membership in Episode 71 of RESTalk. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/18989738 You can learn about this topic by visiting: https://www.resnet.us/articles/international-code-council-adopts-pathway-to-net-zero-energy-homes-by-2030/     RESTalk: To the RESNET community, we hear you and want to engage. Learn more at www.RESNET.us Or for more info on this topic contact RESNET at INFO@RESNET.US

With passage of the Net Zero Energy Revenue Bond in December, General Manager Darren Springer is excited to share Burlington Electric Department's plans for improving our city's electric infrastructure and BED's rebate programs.

Passive House Podcast cohost Zack Semke interviews Sy Safi, founder of Louisville, Kentucky-based design/build company, Ubergreen Spaces + Homes. Sy has been a leader in green building and design for well over a decade. In 2012 he created My Green Kentucky Home, a model home that is Kentucky's first Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Water home certified LEED Platinum by the US Green Building Council. Since then, he's adopted the most stringent third-party programs in the Living Building Challenge, Passive House and the WELL Building Standard, while becoming a Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Partner, a Certified Passive House Consultant, Certified Passive House Builder and WELL Accredited Professional. In this interview, Sy talks about how he melds Passive House with WELL and Living Building Challenge in his work, and shares about a new, ambitious development project he's spearheading.

Dan Castrigano, along with his wife Laura, have transformed their Burlington home to Net Zero Energy. Dan shared his experiences

Nate Heithoff explores creative methods for making our buildings more energy efficient, including non-traditional building materials!

When we talk about transportation, it's more than just electric vehicles. These days, especially in Burlington, we can get around more and more while without burning fossil fuels. I spoke with Bethany Whitaker, a member of the Burlington Electric Commission, who has thought a lot about vehicle use around the country. We talked about planning for Net Zero Energy future, her newfound love of e-bikes, and the concept of multi-modal transit. Don't worry, she explains what that means.

Two of the big pillars of our Net Zero Energy goal are transportation and heating. Today's guest, Gabrielle Stebbins, has taken both of these to heart and was eager to share her experiences - both the pros and the cons – with her electric bike and heat pump. Gabrielle is the chair of the Board of Electric Commissioners here at Burlington Electric Department. We also talked about her work on the board and her vision for a Net Zero Energy future. 

This week, Realcomm Live welcomes Steve Corcoran, Systems Division Consultant with SLI, a growing building technology company that is changing the way buildings are designed, developed and delivered. Steve will address their approach to managing and distributing solar, DC power and fiber in the building, along with their suite of applications that span the entire building lifecycle, providing unparalleled data and analytics to owners and operators. Their mission: to set a new standard of sustainable living while addressing housing affordability. 

Burlington Electric Department General Manager Darren Springer talks about the Net Zero Energy Revenue Bond that will be on the

The Melbourne Age gives readers the story headed ”The road to COP-26”. Now we have six more stories from that same newspaper: "Prince Charles urges Scott Morrison to attend climate summit to help avoid global ‘catastrophe"; "Industries to be shielded in federal bid for net-zero"; "Regional Australia to be promised clean energy jobs boom"; "States paving way for Prime Minister to boost 2030 climate target"; "Evidence mounts that Australian business and voters agree on climate"; "Hype or holy grail: What's driving the hydrogen rush?"; "Act on Climate update: Countdown to COP26"; "Eight of the PM's most ‘powerful' quotes"; "Net-zero by 2050 means eliminating fossil fuels from the grid by 2035"; "At least one group expects Morrison in Glasgow, but will he go?"; "All-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge shoots to top of Australian EV sales"; "News Corp's Andrew Bolt says his company's climate campaign is ‘rubbish'"; "Australian politics' hypocritical climate kabuki dance has nobody fooled"; "News Corp's turnaround on climate crisis is a greenwash"; "Nationals have ‘about a 95% chance' of backing net-zero", Darren Chester says"; "NDCs, climate finance and 1.5C: your Cop26 jargon buster"; "Turkey ratifies the Paris Agreement after approving a 2053 net-zero" goal"; "Indigenous activists come to D.C. with a message for Biden: Declare a national climate emergency"; "The CVGA is the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance"; "Climate activists call for investigation of Brazil's President, Jair Bolsonaro, over Amazon policies"; "The Powerful Owls of Wombat Forest"; "The net-zero bandwagon is gathering steam, and resistant MPs are about to be run over"; "Politics with Michelle Grattan: A prime minister, a prince and the ‘last chance saloon'"; "Pat Baskett: Climate change's biggest myth"; "The energy dilemma of eating"; "Pressure on Govt to offer incentives to produce biofuel from local forestry waste"; "Higgins Storm Chasing"; "Lack of climate action could put 70,000 Australian jobs at risk, report warns"; "Hunger in Madagascar's climate change famine"; "Forget your carbon footprint. Let's talk about your climate shadow"; "Carbon border taxes could cost Australia at least $4.5 billion a year and 70,000 jobs: Report"; "Scottish Government invests £1.8 billion to cut emissions from homes and buildings"; "Virgin Atlantic announces ambitious carbon targets to ensure it meets net-zero by 2050"; "Why U.S. policy is crucial to EV adoption"; "How Georgia farmers are protecting their cattle from extreme heat"; "Climate of the Nation 2021"; "Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) 2030 vision". Enjoy "Music for q Warming World". Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

Energy Minister Angus Taylor is assuring Australia traditional industries won't be "wiped out" to achieve net zero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is the in-person experience for sustainability in the built environment. It's for professionals in architecture, construction, engineering, planning, and interior design who depend on thoughtful and ethical solutions which promote wellness and resiliency in construction and urban development. By participating with Greenbuild, you can return to the field powered by the latest education and discoveries for the built environment. Sustainability is the foundation of Greenbuild; it impacts all activities, partners, vendors and participants. And its impact is visible from the sessions we present to the products on the show floor to the way the event is produced. WHAT IS THE GREEN BUILDING MOVEMENT? The green building movement embraces all of humanity by making sustainable buildings and environments accessible to everyone, and in doing so, to benefit the natural environment all around us. We are helping people understand their role in protecting and preserving the natural environment and leveraging the built environment to: improve human health and wellbeing ensure resiliency mitigate climate change enhance community and social equality restore and protect our ecosystems enhance building efficiency and performance promote sustainable design The future of the human race is interwoven with the future of the planet, and the sustainable practices we celebrate and advance at Greenbuild remind us that our success as sustainability advocates, practitioners and professionals is more than a movement, it is a responsibility. Show Highlights Greenbuild Conference & Expo hot topics curated just for you. Understanding programs addressing embodied carbon and the shift from operational carbon.  Defining the difference. Local mandates in different cities and programs to set up more energy efficient buildings. Why net zero energy is not enough; we need a plan for regenerative design. What you need to be reading up on and trending topics. GBES' regenerative design course.  Technical updates and changes from USGBC and GBCI for exams and building certifications.  Changes and focus on the “S” in ESG and corporate responsibilities.  A movement we all need to prepare for as buildings move to all electric.    “While not a lot of buildings have been able to achieve Net Zero Energy yet, all of the green building enthusiasts admit that we actually need to think beyond that. Think net positive and really think regenerative design.” - Charlie Cichetti, LEED Fellow Greenbuild 2021 Transcript   Show Resource and Information bestbees.com    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 © 2021 GBES

Great to chat with Sean Rodrigues, CEO at Sky Blue Impact, Sky Blue Impact develops and arranges the funding for net-zero energy social housing communities in the USA and large scale net-zero energy communities in Africa! We discussed how to provide affordable housing addressing major climate issues, advantages the developing world has by starting with new tech from scratch and more!https://carbotnic.com/skyblue Download Podcast Here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1518148418Remember, If you want to support the podcast there are two amazing ways!Subscribe to the Carbotnic patreon  Rate 5 stars on AppleThanks so much! James

How do you transform from building your first green project, to becoming a green organization? In the second episode of the Green in Action podcast, host Kimberly Vermeer shares RUPCO's journey toward becoming a leading sustainable affordable housing developer in New York's Hudson Valley. Guests Guy Kempe, Vice President of Community Development, and Chuck Snyder, Assistant Vice President for Real Estate and Construction, recount RUPCO's organizational growth through stories of their increasingly ambitious green developments. This episode explores how RUPCO is building sustainably in a rural context, meeting the challenges of creating green communities, providing housing and cultural spaces for artists, building net zero energy homes, and more. Learn more about RUPCO at https://rupco.org/. For episode show notes, visit www.urbanhabitatinitiatives.com/podcast-home/. Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/UHIPodcast

Dallas Terry is a sustainability professional with a successful track record of driving excellence in projects and programs to achieve ROI and reduce environmental impacts. His real interest lies in those ideas, projects, and businesses that entail innovative, intelligent and collaborative designs that improve the bottom line and make a meaningful impact on improving the status quo. Dallas has served as Cushman Wakefield's Sustainability Manager where he served  PG&E's corporate real estate organization to help create and execute a robust sustainability strategy and drive performance across their portfolio of >250 sites where he worked cross functionally with strategy, projects, facilities and other teams to facilitate “sustainable” decision-making in key aspects of the real estate value chain: Advising CRE leadership on industry, state and local trends and guiding program direction Leading analysis of GHG emissions reduction scenarios in support of long term goal setting Engaging stakeholders in development of sustainability standards and behavior change campaigns Oversight of LEED program with >10 new construction and existing building projects including multiple Net Zero Energy projects Managing >$5M in energy efficiency projects across multiple sites with >$850k/yr. in estimated savings. Dallas has also worked with companies to help coach them through a comprehensive curriculum that allows them to embed sustainability into multiple dimensions of their businesses, guiding them to develop Sustainability action plans consisting of cost and resource saving projects.   Specialties: Program Management, Project Management, Strategic Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Integrated Waste Management Renewable Energy, Financial Modeling, Business Development, Risk Assessments, LEED Certification, Carbon Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement   Show Highlights Special training in conducting feasibility studies for renewable energy projects, solar and wind. A peek at mandates and markets in different cities.  Pro tips on working from home or working remotely. Hitting the milestones that we need to hit by say 2030 and beyond. Real estate portfolios strategy to truly build a net zero portfolio. The parallels between soccer and business to get the right group of people working together to achieve a common goal. What are the right roadmaps to help orchestrate and plan net zero projects and programs? “Getting started early, I think is really key. It's what you hear all the time, but it's really true. Like anyone, I would be even further than I am right now if I'd just gotten a little start a little bit earlier, or if I had found some valuable internships earlier. Be willing to say, ‘It's okay to start as an intern' with low  pay. It's going to help put some milestones on your resume and help you to level-up beyond that." -Dallas Terry   Dallas Terry Transcript   Dallas Terry's Show Resource and Information The Lean Startup  LinkedIn   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 © 2021 GBES

If the UK is going to hit its net zero targets by 2050 we need to decarbonise across every sector of the economy – that includes shifting from fossil fuel consumption to electrification and other sustainable energy sources like hydrogen. We've made good progress on decarbonising the power sector in the UK, but more needs to be done to mainstream renewables such as wind and solar. Yet it's not just the fossil fuel consuming machines that move us around which contribute a huge amount to our carbon emissions, the same is also true of the buildings in which we live and work. So the question of how we decarbonise the most carbon-reliant sectors like transport and the built environment speaks to a bigger question: if we are to increase our electricity demand we will only decarbonise if that electricity is being generated from low carbon sources. In this episode we ask what the barriers and the enablers to that net zero future look like, and what emerging technologies are mostly likely to help us achieve it. But we also explore another power source that gets us from A to B which is so often untapped in our towns and cities: human power. As we saw in episode 16 “Accelerating the UK's active travel market” the world of active travel is now at a tipping point as new technologies, applications, business models and digital platforms are revolutionising how we'll get around the connected places of tomorrow. So as a global pandemic ushered in a massive uptick in walking, cycling, running and even scooting, is this an opportunity to rethink and reimagine our net zero future? In this episode, Prof. Greg Clark CBE, Chair of the Connected Places Catapult speaks to Lucy Yu, CEO of the Centre for Net Zero (backed by Octopus Energy), Senior Advisor to Voi Technology, and Non-Executive Director on the Connected Places Catapult's Board. Lucy is a business leader who is well embedded in the UK's tech and innovation ecosystem and over the years her work has focused on artificial intelligence, future mobility, open data and open source, regulating high risk technologies, and the social impact of disruptive technology. She's led commercial operations, policy and research functions for several high-growth, globally-renowned tech start-ups, including two unicorns. She's also worked ob tech policy and regulation for the UK government, the European Commission, and the United Nations.  Music on this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions and Phill Ward Music (www.phillward.com) Show notes: If you're interested the often tricky question of how to procure innovation, come along to the next event in our Challenging Procurement Series: Co-creating Innovation which is being held on 14th June. You'll get a chance to hear case studies and best practices in procurement, and learn why citizen-led projects are often cited as a powerful tool by innovative public sector organisations. To register, click here. To register for our next Virtual Connections Café on 9th June, click here. These SME innovation support webinars explore developments and opportunities in the built environment and mobility sectors, as well as offering support and guidance to growing businesses. Follow the show! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please also take a moment to write a review and rate us so that more people can hear about the podcast and what we do at Connected Places Catapult. 

Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI – the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine discussed if Ireland can meet a net-zero energy system by 2050? And how African forest maps reveal areas vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The Green Scene with thanks to ESB. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

International Energy Agency released a landmark report, ‘Net Zero by 2050: a Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector’ this past week. The net zero roadmap is aimed to be a “how to guide” for the world’s decision makers to get to their targets. So, what are the highlights from the study? | What are the recommendations? | What are the critics saying about this study? Girish Shivakumar provides a summary of the report and everything you need to know about this global transition to net zero which is also the core theme of this podcast. Why is net zero important? Check this episode - https://bit.ly/3u72D5a  Link to the IEA report - https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by-2050  Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2LFBCVw Other platforms: http://bit.ly/2POiTW3 Web: www.missionshunya.com                                                                               Liked the story? Give a rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/2LFBCVw). Share it with 3 people in your network, it just takes 30seconds. 

In the latest episode of APPA's Public Power Now, Darren Springer, General Manager of Burlington Electric Department, details the Vermont utility's role in implementing Burlington's Net Zero Energy Roadmap and the steps that Burlington Electric has taken to avoid rate increases for its customers.

Guest: Kathleen Hetrick If 2020 taught us anything, it's the importance of creating healthier buildings. This need goes beyond adding sanitizing stations and more space to social distance and touches on every aspect of the way we design, build, and operate. Join Kathleen Hetrick, Senior Sustainability Engineer at Buro Happold for a deeper dig into the rise of public health in the built environment and why it must be considered when building resilient, sustainable buildings. Kathleen Hetrick is a senior engineer at Buro Happold and a WELL AP and LEED AP BD+C accredited professional. As part of the Buro Happold Los Angeles Sustainability team, Kathleen combines her passion for regenerative design with a technical background in Architectural Engineering. She leads the sustainable design process on a wide range of cutting-edge buildings including LEED Platinum, Zero Carbon and Living Building Challenge projects, historical adaptive reuse, LEED Neighbourhood Developments, and university sustainability plans. She is currently leading the Living Building Challenge process for the Santa Monica City Hall East, which aims to create a new precedent for Net Zero Energy and Water buildings in Southern California. She also co-facilitates Buro Happold's Diversity and Inclusion Forum, spearheading the outreach initiatives to encourage local K-12 students to pursue sustainability-focused careers in STEM. She is currently a board member of USGBC-LA and the Young Professionals Council at LA Promise Fund. Click here to learn more about our Green Building Accelerator. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/innovationsv/support

In this week’s episode, Daniel Raimi talks with Erin Mayfield, a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University. Mayfield is part of a team of researchers that recently released a report titled “Net-Zero America,” which lays out a variety of pathways for the United States to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In the conversation, Mayfield discusses key findings from the report, including how much the transition might cost, how much new infrastructure we’ll need to build, what effects we might see on energy sector employment, and the models the team used to generate these results—including a discussion of the limitations of models in addressing complex social issues. References and recommendations: “Net-Zero America” by Eric Larson, Chris Greig, Jesse Jenkins, Erin Mayfield, Andrew Pascale, Chuan Zhang, Joshua Drossman, Robert Williams, Steve Pacala, Robert Socolow, Ejeong Baik, Rich Birdsey, Rick Duke, Ryan Jones, Ben Haley, Emily Leslie, Keith Paustian, and Amy Swan; https://acee.princeton.edu/rapidswitch/projects/net-zero-america-project/ “The Foxes” painting by German expressionist artist Franz Marc; https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-foxes/dwF1pkUhw9uZpg The art of Erin Mayfield’s eight-year-old nephew, Vinny “Accelerating Decarbonization of the U.S. Energy System” from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, by Stephen W. Pacala, Colin Cunliff, Danielle Deane-Ryan, Kelly Sims Gallagher, Julia Haggerty, Christopher T. Hendrickson, Jesse D. Jenkins, Roxanne Johnson, Timothy C. Lieuwen, Vivian Loftness, Clark A. Miller, William A. Pizer, Varun Rai, Ed Rightor, Esther Takeuchi, Susan F. Tierney, and Jennifer Wilcox; https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25932/accelerating-decarbonization-of-the-us-energy-system

From our Thought Leader Partner, JLL. Despite the global COVID – 19 pandemic, companies are still overwhelmingly embracing their sustainability goals. In fact, the number of companies committing to net-zero carbon emissions has doubled in the past year, and some have even upped the ante and accelerated their targets from 2050 to 2030. But it’s one thing to set ambitious goals and another to have a plan to reach them.

Place is unique. It defines and shapes culture, food, architecture, and communities. On this episode of The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast, Ryan Wallace, the founder and CEO of The Solar Village Company, talks about how the places we've lived shapes our lives.This is a fascinating episode that gets into climate change adaptation, migration, building triple-bottom-line companies, net-zero and off-grid properties, modular construction, and so much more.Ryan discusses lessons learned and offers a unique perspective about building Net Zero homes. For instance, he talks about the vastly increased zoning challenges he faces when going to develop a sustainable community of Net Zero homes versus a "conventional" subdivision that gives little regard to self-reliance or natural ecosystems.The Solar Village Companydevelops residential homes for sale and rent in sustainable communities that produces their own energy, food and water. They also build semi-custom Net Zero modular homes for clients wanting off-grid housing options.

The number of organizations committing to net-zero emissions doubled in 2020 – but ambition doesn’t equal action. In this episode, Matthew Clifford, JLL’s Global Product Owner for Energy and Sustainability Services, talks about how companies can create a concrete action plan to reduce their carbon footprint and create greener workplaces. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen on the web:  BuildingPlaces.show Leave a message on the podcast hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061  Read more real estate research here.  

We hear from experts at Regen on the future of our energy system.  In this episode, we explore how ready we are to operate a net zero energy system. Is the energy system working? Given the scale of the transformation that we've seen so far, how is the system coping, and how will it cope in the future with more seismic shifts in technology to come?  Madeleine Greenhalgh, policy lead for Regen and the Electricity Storage Network  Johnny Gowdy, director, Regen  Merlin Hyman, CEO, Regen 

Brad Leavitt of A Finer Touch Construction is making great strides in the building industry with an understanding that what he builds is more than just a home for his clients. His builds reflect a place or time that holds special meaning; the architecture and character speak to a certain aesthetic style, and, above all else, fulfill the unique lifestyle of a family.    In this episode of ICONIC HOUR, Renee Dee and Brad Leavitt delve into the sustainable design trends and an upcoming project. This project, referred to as the Desert Comfort House, will be a sustainable, net- zero energy building design that produces at least as much renewable energy as it consumes on an annual basis. In other words, it must produce one unit of energy for each unit of energy it consumes over the course of a year.  Follow ICONIC LIFE digital luxury lifestyle magazine Instagram @youriconiclife Facebook @youriconiclife Twitter @youriconiclife   Check out ICONIC LIFE at ICONICLIFE.COM for fresh content published daily.    We invite you to SUBSCRIBE!   Follow Renee Dee Instagram @reneeldee  Twitter @iconicreneedee LinkedIn @ Renee Layman Dee   If you enjoyed today’s podcast, I’d be so appreciative if you’d take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thank you so much for supporting me to do what I do!

More than 100 U.S. cities have now set ambitious commitments to transition to renewable energy, but how are they making these goals a reality? In this episode of our Voices of 100% series from Local Energy Rules, host John Farrell speaks with two leaders in Burlington's completed 100% renewable electricity transition: Mayor Miro Weinberger and Darren Springer, general manager of Burlington Electric. The three talk about why Burlington was able to reach its goal so quickly, how other cities can reach theirs too, and Burlington's new plan to become a Net Zero Energy city. | Show page available: | https://ilsr.org/burlington-vermont-voices-of-100-podcast Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/local-energy-rules-podcast-homepage | Find updates on the Voices of 100% series and related resources, also on our site: https://ilsr.org/voices-of-100-local-energy-rules-podcast | Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a recommendation on our podcast feeds, and join the conversation online using the #LocalEnergyRules and #Voicesof100 hashtags!

3 Invaluable Lessons from Larry Eisenberg Building sustainably is not only environmentally friendly, it's extremely cost-effective. Tapping into new technologies is critical for creating sustainable and net-zero buildings. It's time to stop talking and start doing! Build sustainably and pursue net-zero energy on new and existing buildings.   This week, host Sue Dyer speaks with Larry Eisenberg, who is the Principal at Ovus Partners 360.  He has served as the Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Development for the LA Community College District (LACCD).  He directed the district's award-winning, $16 Billion Sustainable Building Program.    Larry’s Journey Into Sustainability and Starting Ovus Partners 360  (02:26) Growing up in Los Angeles, there were days of just too much smog to go outside.  That prompted Larry to think about what he could do about the bad environment.  He went to MIT to study city planning, and then to work for the University of Wisconsin system where he got into sustainability.  From there, moved to LA, where he worked for a board of trustees that was committed to making the largest green building program in the world.  Ultimately, he created Ovus Partners 360 to carry those ideas into the private sector, specifically focused on "net-zero" energy (creating as much energy as you use in a year).   Achieving the Sustainability Goal at LACCD  (05:07) Larry mandated that architects working on designing the buildings for LACCD be LEED certified Of the 85 buildings built, 20 were LEED Platinum During the projects, LACCD and Larry learned that LEED Platinum building is actually cheaper The rest of the buildings were Gold certified Two buildings were "net-zero" and two complexes were "net-zero"   Why/How is Platinum Certification Cheaper?  (07:10) Building LEED Platinum calls for certain things that are automatically cheaper (e.g., no drop ceilings, using concrete instead of flooring, etc.) Critical thinking and innovations that lead to cost savings   Cost Savings Leading to Lower Maintenance Costs (08:40) Able to improve facilities management Used sophisticated management solutions and software Strategic materials choices to reduce ongoing costs   Technology Changes to Improve Sustainability (09:52) Windows that make electricity Rooftop Wind Turbines Lighting Design – DC Electric service throughout buildings Inexpensive Control Systems   What’s New in Photovoltaics (11:20) Photovoltaics are becoming more efficient and much cheaper, from $8/watt installation initially to $1.70 today Sustainability is cheaper not just environmentally friendly There are technical advances in installations   Advice on Creating and Implementing a Sustainability Strategy (13:10) Understanding it's about economics: sustainability leads to lower operational costs Financing mechanisms available to spread costs over time Net-Zero energy outcomes leading to no bills   Payment Mechanisms Available (14:14) Power purchase agreements Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Net-Zero energy outcomes leading to no bills   Larry’s Other Sustainability Projects (15:40) Waste Management: Waste-to-Energy using Plasma gasification Net-Zero Energy projects, building projects net zero from the beginning Plastics Recycling   What Makes Larry a Successful Leader? (19:08) Supporting innovation and out-of-the-box thinking Surrounding yourself with bright people Communication and Feedback   Larry’s Biggest Mistake/Learning Opportunity (21:09) Leaving LACCD and the events that led up to that: a series of LA Times articles that had negative things to say about the program.  "The trauma and process were daunting, but the idea that one door closes, another one opens led me to create Ovus Partners 360."   The Very Best Advice Larry Has Ever Received (24:11) A statement from the former Governor of Wisconsin, Lee Dreyfus: "The thing you need to realize is that our democracy is governed by the exact reflection of our population."  There are bright people and not so bright.  You need to deal with people on an equal level the best you can.   Larry’s Favorite Piece of Tech (25:54) His laptop   Resources for Listeners (26:39) Recommended Reading: MIT Technology Review Magazine May/June 2019   Contact Larry Contact Larry on LinkedIn   Larry’s Parting Advice (29:42) It's time to stop talking about sustainability and start doing.  We need to make the decision to build sustainably, pursue net-zero energy on new and existing buildings.  Just do it!   Remember…Construction Dream Team drops every Monday morning at 4 am PST. Please join us next week when Sue will interview another industry leader or expert so you can learn how to create your Construction Dream Team!   Please head on over to ConstructionDreamTeam.com to sign up for our newsletter and don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify!

As 2020 and 2030 rapidly approach, Net Zero is one of the biggest topics in the building industry. Kelly Lieu, Senior Consultant and Account Manager for the Southern California region at Ei Companies, joins the show for an enlightening conversation about what it means, code milestones, rating systems, the war between electricity and gas, key concepts to consider, and how to best execute your next project! Amir Rezaei, from Cannon Design, helps us out, providing his insight into high performance building analytics. We also play "What Was That Like?!," asking what is it like being a female in your industry? Show Music: Intro - "Particle Emission" by Silver Maple & "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll History - "Mother of Light" by Isaac Gregor, "The Charleston" by Macy's Voice, "Resin" by Farrell Wootenand, and "Valium" by nothanks Outro - "Still Trying" by Dylan Sitts Album artwork: Photo by Carl Attard

Producer/Host: Steve Kahl Key Discussion Points a) solar power net metering b) Net zero energy case studies c) Passive House building construction Guests: Phil Coupe, Revision Energy Jill McLaughlin, Revision Energy

Chicago area architects Tom Bassett-Dilley and Nate Kipnis join Mike and Peggy in studio to talk about the potential for net zero--and possibly net positive-energy design projects. Show regular Melinda Myers returns to talk native plants and getting a late start on veggie planting in the Midwest.

This weeks episode a summary of an article from the High Performance Building magazine. Don't like to read? Let me summarize this one for you. It's about a Net-Zero Office Building that was an adaptive reuse. There are things to be learned. Show notes can be found at www.hvac360.com/127 . Consider sharing. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ann Edminster is an international expert on zero-energy highly efficient homes, and is the author of Energy Free, a guide for designers and builders who wish to create zero energy homes. She's also a director of the Net Zero Energy Coalition, which works to accelerate market adoption of net-zero energy homes and communities across North America.

Cathy Lin is the Energy Manager and Stormwater Program Adminstrator for Arlington Public Schools. As the energy manager, she manages and directs various energy efficiency projects and oversees the district’s utility budget. Cathy promotes and advocates for renewable energy as part of the district’s comprehensive energy portfolio. She works with teachers and students on conservation projects, maintains APS Goes Green, the district’s online sustainability presence, and is the staff liaison and coordinator for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability. Cathy is a board member of the Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association (VEPGA). She is a Certified Energy Manager.

In January, Howard County unveiled a building unlike any other in the state. The brand new Wilde Lake Middle School is Maryland’s first net-zero energy school: over the course of a year, it produces as much energy as it uses. The Director of School Construction for Howard County Public School System, Scott Washington, tells us about the school’s solar and geothermal systems and how its design anticipates energy usage.Check out these videos of the school's construction.

Designing for the Environment "They have to build what's on the paper, except when they don't." Dennis on working with builders. Dennis Thompson, Principal at Thompson-Naylor Architects in Santa Barbara, sat with Mark and Patrick to talk about his love of design and the environment. These two passions have driven him to become one of the most influential architects in the region. Dennis loves teaching and has been sharing his talents and mentoring for his entire career, most recently at the UCSB Bren Schoof of Environmental Science and Management. This wide-ranging conversation covered a lot of ground including: Why he's so fond of working with residential projects The Role of Visualization in his field Why constraints are so important Mark talked about his favorite book, The Universal Traveler, as it was written by two Cal Poly Architecture professors in the 70's His most fun house? One he designed after the devasting Tea Fire in Santa Barbara Why planning for the environment is powerful and how he's been recognized for this focus by his peers with a Fellowship in the AIA for Green Building Using natural light - taking advantage of south-facing windows and summer shade His thread of work extends to religious and non-profit buildings and residential projects Why a personal connection is so important when he embarks on a project He's got an interesting take on the two types of clients he has. Listen to learn more His favorite films that feature architects, including; It's Complicated with Satna Barbara's Steve Martin and his favorite youtube from Seinfeld's George Costanza, "I want to be an Architect." He explains what a charette is and why it's vital to the process What's LEED? His future vision suggests that Homes will produce more energy than they use - Net Zero Energy as part of the California Progressive movement. I confess to loving conversations with Architects. We had several in the early days of Wavefront, all from the Cornell School of Architecture. Fascinating people. If you'd like to hear another local architect's story, listen to Brian Cearnal's episode.

In this episode, Tom welcomes Charles Bovet, VP of Operations at BONE Structure. BONE Structure offers a sustainable, scalable solution to meet California's 2020 Net Zero Energy requirements. Charles Bovet introduces us to the design and deployment of this fascinating new technology.

In this episode, Tom welcomes Charles Bovet, VP of Operations at BONE Structure. BONE Structure offers a sustainable, scalable solution to meet California's 2020 Net Zero Energy requirements. Charles Bovet introduces us to the design and deployment of this fascinating new technology.

GreenerBuilder 2016 gathered hundreds of Northern California trade professionals to learn about key trends in the green building market; to hear what owners and developers are looking for; and to make important connections with fellow industry leaders. The daylong conference trained attendees to be at the forefront of greening the built environment. The event was held in the Net Zero Energy Center in San Leandro, CA where the IBEW, Local Union 595 and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) create a world-class learning environment for apprentices to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and electrical systems. On today's episode we will talk with Peter Rumsey, internationally renowned leader in Net Zero Energy building design; Bob Wallace, President of Energy ETC, whose company designed the energy management systems for the event venue; Byron Benton, training director at the Net Zero Energy Center; and Brenden McEneaney, Director of USGBC Nor Cal.

Conservation begins at home. Is a Net Zero Energy home in your future? And what steps can we take to reduce the trash on our backs – and in our backyards? Ann Edminster, Author, Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet (Green Building Press, 2009) Daniel Simons, Principal, David Baker Architects Sven Thesen, Owner, Net Zero Home Diana Dehm, Founder, Trash on Your Back Kevin Drew, Zero Waste Coordinator, San Francisco Department of the Environment Lauren Hennessy, Sustainability Outreach Manager, Stanford University This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on April 15, 2015.

Conservation begins at home. Is a Net Zero Energy home in your future? And what steps can we take to reduce the trash on our backs – and in our backyards? Ann Edminster, Author, Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet (Green Building Press, 2009) Daniel Simons, Principal, David Baker Architects Sven Thesen, Owner, Net Zero Home Diana Dehm, Founder, Trash on Your Back Kevin Drew, Zero Waste Coordinator, San Francisco Department of the Environment Lauren Hennessy, Sustainability Outreach Manager, Stanford University This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on April 15, 2015.

What does it mean for a building to be net-zero energy? What does passive solar mean? What techniques can architects use to reduce energy consumption? Join the conversation with Jonathan, Joe and Lauren. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Lisa Cohn of RealEnergyWriters.com interviews Jeff Blankman, sustainable manufacturing manager for McCormick and Co. and Michael Smith, vp of solar and efficiency sales at Constellation Energy about Constellation Energy’s work at McCormick and Co's 363,000-foot distribution center, which is now a net-zero building.

Lisa Cohn of RealEnergyWriters.com interviews Jeff Blankman, sustainable manufacturing manager for McCormick and Co. and Michael Smith, vp of solar and efficiency sales at Constellation Energy about Constellation Energy’s work at McCormick and Co's 363,000-foot distribution center, which is now a net-zero building.

On HVAC 360 this week we field a listener request and talk with Paul Torcellini, Principal Engineer with NREL, the National Renewable Energy Laboratories regarding Net-Zero Energy Buildings.  This show has a ton of information that I encourage everyone to share.  As Paul said, the more that we can share Net-Zero engineering innovations with each other, the quicker the adoption becomes and the less we will feel like we are sticking our necks out over unproven techniques.  Enjoy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PHA is working every day to increase the market share and acceptance of Certified Passive House buildings. We help people learn how to build better, we bring together people who are concerned about the global impact of pollution, the effects of rising energy costs, the lack of energy independence in the US and the fact that climate change is happening before our eyes. We are working with policy makers at all levels to write new laws that provide strong incentives for the Advanced Energy Efficiency delivered by Certified Passive House buildings. We are partnering with leading edge organizations that want to help the environment while creating green jobs right here in the US. PHA is closely aligned with the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS), the national training and certification agency for Passive House professionals, projects and products. PHA is currently headed up by Acting Executive Director Tom DiGiovanni, who brings more than 20 years of executive level experience in entrepreneurial and startup environments. Tom specializes in company growth strategies, development finance, affordable housing and sustainable buildings.

A "field trip" to an environmentally friendly model home near Waupaca, Wisconsin, built by A-A Exteriors, including a discussion of a number of technical options.