Podcasts about retrofits

Nur mit modernen Neubauten lässt sich die Dekarbonisierung der Weltflotte nicht bewerkstelligen, Umbauten und Retrofits spielen eine entscheidende Rolle. Oder? Rolf Stiefel, Regional Chief Executive Marine and Offshore bei der Klassifikationsgesellschaft Bureau Veritas (BV), hat dazu eine differenzierte Meinung. Der erfahrene Schifffahrtsmanager spricht in der neuen Episode des HANSA PODCASTs über Pro & Contra, Chancen und Grenzen der oftmals als „Patentrezept“ angeführten Herangehensweise Retrofit. Es geht um kommerzielle und technologische Abwägungen zu Kraftstoffen, Motoren, Propeller, Windkraft, Elektro-Antrieben & Co. In der öffentlichen Diskussion geht es beim Thema Retrofit sehr oft um den Motor – Stichwort „alternative Kraftstoffe“. Stiefel meint, das sei auf jeden Fall eine sehr vielversprechende Option, weil man diverse Vorgaben auf einen Schlag erfüllen kann. Aber: „Dabei handelt es sich blöderweise um eine der teuersten Maßnahmen, die man sich vorstellen kann, und es ist extrem aufwendig.“ Auch daher sollte man sich seiner Ansicht nach nicht zu sehr auf den Kraftstoff fokussieren und weitere Maßnahmen in den Blick nehmen, so Stiefel, der im Gespräch auf einige einige Ansatzpunkte detailliert eingeht. Dabei geht es unter anderem um Propeller-Effizienz und Mewis-Düsen, „sehr sehr sehr erfolgreiche technologische Entwicklungen“ und „relativ einfache Maßnahmen“, Propeller-Retrofits, Wulstbug-Anpassungen und Silikon-Beschichtungen, Windkraft und Batterien. Aber nicht alles sei für alle Regularien hilfreich, "da muss man genau hinschauen".  Am Ende hänge aber doch sehr vieles am Brennstoff. Auch die unvermeidliche Frage „Welche Alternative wird es denn werden?“ ist Thema der Episode. Stiefel erläutert seine Sicht auf die Dinge, welcher Kraftstoff aus technologischer Sicht am besten geeignet wäre und warum er dennoch nicht zwingend in der großen Breite zur Anwendung kommen dürfte. Der ehemalige Manager des Motorenentwicklers WindGD, der „immer noch gute Kontakte in die Branche“ hat, spricht unter anderem über eine Abstufung von Retrofit-Kosten je nach Kraftstoffwahl. Auch ein De-Rating eines Motors sei ein bekanntes, sehr gutes Konzept, so Stiefel, der über 20 bis 30 Gramm Brennstoffvorteil pro Kilowattstunde spricht, „das ist gigantisch“. Darüber hinaus beinhalte ein Retrofit generell stets diverse Risiken und eine große Anzahl an Unwägbarkeiten – auch finanziell –, weil selbst Schwesterschiffe nicht zu 100% identisch seien. Stiefel spricht über Schwierigkeiten in der Vorbereitung. Entsprechend halten sich viele Werften eher zurück. Man komme finanziell relativ schnell an einen Punkt, an dem größere Maßnahmen nicht darstellbar seien – vor allem für Tramp- oder Charter-Reeder. Es geht um Planungssicherheit und Payback-Zeiten. "Da sehe ich die größte Schwierigkeit.“ Stiefel bezweifelt, dass es für eine große Welle ausreichend Werftkapazität gibt, und er erklärt, wie er zu dieser Einschätzung kommt. „Ich bin eher der Meinung, dass es zwar noch einige Retrofits geben wird, aber dass es eben nicht die Mainstream-Variante wird.“ Er glaubt eher wieder an den Tonnage-Ersatz durch Neubauten als „interessanteren Weg“, den er auch erläutert – nicht nur, aber auch mit Blick auf seine Erwartungen an sinkende Preise und das fortschreitende Alter der Flotte. In der Episode geht es außerdem um „Wow-Projekte“ und „No-Brainer“, LNG, Methanol, Ammoniak, Bio-Kraftstoffe, Finanzielle Abwägungen, „Über-powerte Schiffe“ und Motoren-De-Rating, Investitionen und Payback-Probleme, Container- und MPP-Schiffe, LNG-Ammoniak-Umrüstungen und internationale Umweltpolitik.

The energy inefficiency in our homes is one of the biggest barriers to meeting our climate targets. Heating and electricity make up a huge portion of our greenhouse gas emissions, and those emissions are rising. At the same time, millions of people live in housing that's drafty, expensive to heat, unhealthy, or even unsafe. Could retrofitting homes at scale be a climate solution that also improves health, lowers energy costs, and promotes housing justice? We spoke with Abhi Kantamneni, the Director of Action Research with Efficiency Canada, an organization that studies the technology, governance, and business systems influencing Canada's energy future. Abhi has a decade of experience helping communities across US and Canada use clean and efficient energy to achieve local priorities including improving housing, increasing ‘good jobs' and reducing poverty. In this conversation, Abhi highlights how much energy is wasted in our homes — often without us realizing. From drafty windows to aging heating systems, many people only make upgrades when something breaks, often in moments of crisis. Abhi makes the case for a coordinated, government-led retrofit strategy that supports renters and homeowners alike — not just to reduce emissions, but to lower energy bills, improve health, and address poverty through climate action. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon!

In this seventh episode of The Reimagine Edit (TRE) series of the Passive House Podcast, host Zack Semke shares selected clips of insights from Jessica Grove Smith (Joint Managing Director of Passive House Institute), Mark Attard, Rainger Pinney, John Loercher, Galen Staengl, Mike Fowler, Cait Eggers, Sean Velez, Nidhi Shaw, and Lloyd Alter.Quotes:"Walking off the ferry in Seattle and ashes falling out of the sky—that changes your perspective. The same thing with the heat dome and with COVID. These events over the last seven to eight years have reshaped how I think and approach design and architecture, and now my focus is on resilience." — Mike Fowler"If you touch any one single component, make sure you go all the way. That's the only way you're going to future-proof your building and have a long-lasting carbon emission impact." — Jessica Grove-Smith"It's very clear that what typologies get built follow where there's grant money. Developers are happy to build anything as long as it comes with a little extra funding—that's a powerful lever we can use to shape the built environment." — Rainger Pinney"In Passive House buildings, humidity changes very slowly. That just observation applies in any climate—you're less affected because the air isn't running through your building like it does in most buildings." — Galen Staengl"We should be retrofitting schools rather than demolishing them. Roofs, windows, and wall cladding can be replaced; we don't need to demolish the whole school to make it better." — Nidhi ShahThe Reimagine Edit is a special series of the Passive House Podcast that shares curated insights from our Experts-In-Residence at the Reimagine Buildings Collective, our membership community of building professionals stepping up to tackle climate change. Learn more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective at https://www.reimaginebuildings.comThank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Unhinged. That's probably a good way to describe this episode. Such will happen when James and JJ from RetroFits guest on the show. But things get even sillier when they get introduced to some of the more colorful members of The Stage Select staff. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, Nelly Furtado13:00 RetroFits is back on the air!22:03 Going deep on Suikoden HD Remaster01:16:25 Space01:44:33 South of Midnight, video game difficulty02:11:55 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth02:22:53 Item Hoarders Anonymous02:37:31 Justin's short week, Star Wars OutlawsSubscribe to RetroFits! https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShowListen to Julian on Games My Mom Found! https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zc9e7-18727b0Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comCopyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

In this fifth episode of The Reimagine Edit (TRE) series of the Passive House Podcast, host Zack Semke shares selected clips of insights from Ryan Abendroth (how to get into PH consulting), Michael Ingui (how to sell Passive Hosue), Kristof Irwin (paradigms in high performance building), and Tom Bassett-Dilley (retrofits and embodied carbon).The Reimagine Edit is a special series of the Passive House Podcast that shares curated insights from our Experts-In-Residence at the Reimagine Buildings Collective, our membership community of building professionals stepping up to tackle climate change. Learn more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective at https://www.reimaginebuildings.comThank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Community here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at refrigerationmentor.com  In this conversation, we're talking about the transition to A2L refrigerants with Danilo Gualbino, South American Sales Manager with Honeywell. Danielo shares insights from his experiences at various companies like Honeywell and Copeland, specifically the common challenges faced by technicians and contractors, and tips to help technicians prepare for these changes. We also discuss the differences in standards and practices globally, the significance of training for safe implementation and specific requirements for working with A2L refrigerants. This episode was recorded live at the 2025 AHR Expo. In this episode, we cover: -Refrigeration industry transitions -Differing global standards in refrigeration  -Retrofits and new installations -Refrigerant glides -Compressor types -Balancing efficiency and maintenance -Challenges and successes with A2L systems -Mitigation practices and leak detection Helpful Links & Resources: Danilo on LinkedIn Honeywell website  

We're talking electricity, efficiency, and lighting retrofits with Mitch Slade of Hickey Electrical Services—a trusted name in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical work across the Waterloo Region.We dive into:

It's almost over! After nearly three months of chatting, recording, and discussing, we're at the "random thoughts" section of the Final Fantasy 7 series. Join us as we chat materia, mini games, and that bizarre PC port of this world class RPG.STARRINGDiana McQueen (@stormvexed on TikTok)Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)Ian of Nerds Abroadcast (@nerdsabroadcast)James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro) Josh of the Still Loading Podcast (@StillLoadingPod)Ryan aka @GameswCoffeeSONG COVERSThe Nightmare Begins (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXoq0p43Mq8The Great Warrior (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miltSLwpnEY My Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the show

As we continue down the road of dissecting Final Fantasy 7 like some bizarre Hojo experiment, we arrive at story and themes. From the opening tales of corporate greed and environmental espionage to the eventual themes of literal life versus death, there's a good deal to unpack in this PS1 classic. Listen, won't you?STARRING (all handles from Twitter)Eddie Varnell (@thatretrocode) of the Boss Rush Network (@BossRushNetwork)James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro)John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt) Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Matt (@dj_stormageddon) and Geoff (@geoffmakesnoise) of the "Fun" & Games Podcast (@funandgamespod)Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Ryan aka @GameswCoffeeSONG COVERSThose Who Fight (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PXLw0u5nWoRed XIII's Theme (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FArKFnpHUwMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the show

Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents - The energy team of Ecotrust Canada will be visiting Quadra and Cortes Islands next week. They are part of a registered charity which works primarily works in rural and remote areas and helps guide people through the process of doing energy retrofits, installing heat pumps, new windows and solar panels. They will be giving free workshops at 2:00 and 6:30 in the Quadra Community Centre on Monday, February 17 and at the same times in Mansons Hall on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  “The upcoming workshops are to introduce residents to our Home Energy Savings Program. We're offering a one on one support service, often called a concierge service. So once you register for our program, you'll get an email from me asking very basic information about your home, like the age of your home, the heating system you have etc. After that, you will receive a phone call from me and we'll go through more questions about your home. You explain what your desires are, what challenges you're experiencing around your energy bill, and then I can help guide you toward the right rebates and the right renovations, or retrofits, so that you can achieve that goal,” explained Michael Anthony Lutfy, the program manager for our area. “We support households from the beginning of the process all the way to the very end when it comes to selecting contractors, following through with the rebates, ensuring that they received what was expected from the contractor and we do financial planning, reminders, everything and anything a household needs to complete the process.”

 In this episode, host Rashad Issa sits down with Victoria Derbyshire CQP MCQI (Quality Manager at Cavendish Nuclear and the youngest CQI trustee) and Sam Boniface (Head of Quality for Pump Parts and Retrofits at Sulzer) to explore the real impact of apprenticeships. They share the highs and lows of learning on the job, the challenge of proving yourself in quality at a young age, and why it's never too late to take the apprenticeship route. Whether you're starting out or looking for a career change, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!

Canada's path to net zero hinges on electrification. As the world's fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity, we're primed to take a global leadership role. With the provinces and territories at different stages of grid decarbonization, electrification doesn't have to be “all or nothing” — regions with a longer way to go can take a phased approach, incorporating supplemental energy sources. But what about chilly Canadian winters? Cold-climate heat pumps now operate efficiently at -25°C. Of course, the best time to electrify may be during the initial build. But the second best time is now. Mariko Michasiw, program manager for B2E, the Building to Electrification Coalition, explains how cold-climate heat pumps, strategic retrofits, and grid planning are key to scaling electrification.Join the Building Good community today:https://www.buildinggood.caLinkedIn

When lost in the dueling seas of Cloud and Sephiroth, it's easy to forget there's an entire cast backing them up. From the drama of Aerith to the strong-willed Barret, there's plently of gold to be mined in Final Fantasy 7's supporting players. On this episode, we share insights, personal stories, and multiple moments when our jaws hit the floor as we explore the diverse and amazing cast of Final Fantasy 7.STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Diana McQueen (@stormvexed on TikTok)Eddie Varnell (@thatretrocode) of the Boss Rush Network (@BossRushNetwork)Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)Ian (@teacherbloke87)James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro) Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Matt (@dj_stormageddon) and Geoff (@geoffmakesnoise) of the "Fun" & Games Podcast (@funandgamespod)Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@GamesAndJunk)Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI) The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Ryan aka @GameswCoffeeSONG COVERSRed XIII's Theme (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FArKFnpHUwCid's Theme (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm6ARq6Ep_kMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the show

The two headed monster of Final Fantasy 7, Cloud and Sephiroth may be the ultimate one/two punch in the entire franchise. Two towering examples of style, power and intrigue, this dynamic duo takes control - and often overpowers - the balance of the cast. Is this for good, bad, or indifferent? Give this episode a listen to find out!STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Carson Clark (@DesireeKorrupt)Diana McQueen (@stormvexed on TikTok)Eddie Varnell (@thatretrocode) of the Boss Rush Network (@BossRushNetwork)Ian (@teacherblokeJames and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro) Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Matt (@dj_stormageddon) and Geoff (@geoffmakesnoise) of the "Fun" & Games Podcast (@funandgamespod)Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@GamesAndJunk)Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI) The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Ryan aka @GameswCoffeeSONG COVERSOn the Other Side of the Mountain (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scwEdLHq-mcCid's Theme (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm6ARq6Ep_kOne-Winged Angel (Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children) - METAL COVER [RichaadEB] by RichaadEB - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyq99F9iYYwMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the show

Welcome back to our multi-month exploration of Final Fantasy 7! This week, we continue to share our first impressions and initial thoughts about this incredible, enduring title. Many thanks to all my guests who helped make this possible!STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Diana McQueen (@stormvexed on TikTok)Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)Ian (@teacherblokeJames and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro) John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Ryan aka @GameswCoffeeSONG COVERSFinal Fantasy VII - Let the Battles Begin / Those who fight (Gingertail Cover) by Alina Gingertail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmzzIsBK47IDear to the Heart (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9b6QxH9FaoSupport the show

It's week 2 of The Stage Select's Game of the Year deliberations! This week, James and JJ from RetroFits return to talk about some of the dumbest categories we have this year, as well as a massive talk about the best new characters of the year!00:00 Introduction, what happened to RetroFits27:20 Best New Character02:39:47 The Character That Impresses Shania Twain Much Award03:45:01 The Owen Wilson AwardBe sure to check out RetroFits at their new channel! https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShowTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Final Fantasy 7 wasn't just a game release. It was the changing of an era. The moment when the franchise grew from fun games to media events. As a result, the marketing for FF7 reached unheard of levels for videogames at the time. And with the marketing came, unprecedented hype. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, we share stories of what it was like to be knee deep in the late 90's media barrage and how this full court press shaped our perceptions of the game before we even hit the first loading screen. Eddie Varnell (@thatretrocode) of the Boss Rush Network (@BossRushNetwork)Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)Ian (@teacherblokeJames and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro) John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)Michael K Hughes (@KaidanXain) of the Capes and Junk Podcast (@GamesAndJunk)Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found Podcast (@mom_found)@MustinRyan aka @GameswCoffeeSONG COVERSFlowers Blooming in the Church (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBnoqDVg_ToTifa's Theme (Final Fantasy VII) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulsS27OC5KQMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the show

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published details on the 38,000 home energy upgrades supported through Government funded grant schemes in the first nine months of 2024. This represents an increase of 11% on the number of upgrades for the same period last year, showing continued momentum in home retrofitting. Government expenditure across all schemes reached €279 million, up 34% year on year. Of the homes upgraded, 5,255 were energy-poor homes which benefitted from totally free energy upgrades. The headline outcomes during the first nine months of 2024, across all schemes administered by SEAI, were: 48,300 applications processed across all schemes, up 3% over the same period in 2023. 38,000 property upgrades were completed, up 11% over the same period in 2023. Over 15,000 homes were upgraded to a BER B2 or higher, up 24% over the same period in 2023. Over 5,255 upgrades for energy poverty qualifying households, up 26% on the same period in 2023. Expenditure across all schemes was €279 million, up 34% on the same period in 2023. Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD said: "Our retrofitting programme continues to expand which means that more and more people are waking up in warmer, more efficient and healthier homes every year. While we often talk ourselves down in Ireland, when I tell other energy and climate Ministers across Europe about our robust retrofitting rates, they are amazed at the percentage of homes we are reaching, year on year. We cannot be complacent, however, and we have to keep pushing on, particularly with our programme of free retrofitting for low income and energy poor homes. We must ensure that everyone can benefit from the clean, green energy solutions that are available." Dr Ciaran Byrne, Director of National Retrofit at SEAI said: "As has been the case for some time now solar PV is proving a very attractive technology for homeowners. And while application levels in some of the schemes have been somewhat flat in the most recent quarter, there has also been a general uplift in application levels towards the end of the quarter and into Q4. This is likely because during the summer months homeowners focus is often elsewhere. It is only when the colder weather arrives that homeowners focus tends to return to retrofit. "The Government, Department of Environment, Climate and Communications and SEAI have taken several actions during 2024 designed to increase homeowner demand and supply chain participation. These include: a new phase of SEAI's multi-annual marketing and communications campaign, new supports for homeowners availing of the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme, and a new training incentive for heat pump installers. Dr Byrne continued: "Several scheme developments are likely to drive interest and participation in both the short and medium term. These include the support scheme for homeowners affected by Defective Concrete Blocks launched in September and the low interest Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme with more institutions due to sign up in the coming months. We are also excited about the traditional buildings pilot programme launched in October, which will provide vital evidence and data which will hopefully unlock access to grants for these typically harder to treat homes". For more information on Home Energy Upgrades visit www.seai.ie/home-energy/home-upgrades. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audi...

Next week, Vancouver City Council will debate the more than $3 billion City budget, which includes yet another increase in police spending, and determine the tax increase to pay for it. They'll also discuss the controversial Broadway plan as well as Mayor Ken Sim's enthusiasm for cryptocurrency. Redeye collective member Ian Mass joins us with his City Beat report.

Mike Fallek returns to talk about the Mass Effect series in depth. BECAUSE YOU (some of you) DEMANDED IT. We also talk about a few other things before that. But 75% of this episode is Mass Effect, spoilers and all. You have been warned.00:00 Introduction, what IS a Shasta McNasty, anyway?08:22 Announcements20:12 Undisputed, NBA 2K2534:10 Berserk43:30 Final thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard01:14:14 Mike Fallek has questions for us about Mass Effect. Buckle up.RetroFits is BACK! For Real! Go give them a sub! https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroFitsShowTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show,and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Join Walter and Isaiah as they dive into Tesla's latest Supercharger updates! Discover how Tesla is improving stall availability accuracy with smarter software, rolling out long cable V4 dispenser at Superchargers, and modifying sites to better accommodate non-Tesla EVs. These changes aim to make charging easier and more accessible for all EV drivers, setting the stage for a better charging experience through 2025. Don't miss this exciting discussion!Walter: https://youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannelShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I conduct hours upon hours in interviews for this show, occasionally a few clips get left by the wayside. Either they don't fit into a main episode or they're so random, there's simply no place for them to live. Enter Side Quests, an ongoing series where I take all those discarded comments and clumsily mush them together into a weird, wild episode. Enjoy!STARRING (all handles from Twitter)Carson Clark (@DesireeKorrupt)James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro)Josh of Still Loading Podcast (@StillLoadingPod)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Kyle of the The RPG Podcast (@TheRPGPodcast)Matt and Geoff of the "Fun" & Games Podcast (@funandgamespod)Mike Albertin of Games My Mom Found Podcast (@mom_found)Moses aka @thewellredmage of the-pixels.com and Gamelogica on YouTubeNate McLellan (@natedoescomedy79 on TikTok)Trevor and Jeff of New Dad Gaming Podcast (@NewDadGaming) Wade aka (@ProfNoctis)My Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the show

On the second half of our Final Fantasy 6 character discussion, we explore the stories and connections of Edgar, Sabin, Shadow, Gau and more. Seven episodes, one more to go in our exhaustive dissection of this legendary classic. Enjoy!STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro)J.R. Sommerfeldt (@sommerfeldt_r)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)@MustinRyan Lindsay of KISS 105.3 in Ottawa (@THERyanLindsay)The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Tim Knowles of The Leetist Yurik (@YurikArkady on TikTok) XerxexSONG COVERSRelm's Theme (Final Fantasy VI) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRremDsqmHgTerra's Theme Classical Guitar Cover | FFVI | Ottawa Guitar Trio by Ottawa Guitar Trio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTQuEzxE8GMMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the Show.

Any discussion of Final Fantasy 6 would be incomplete without a thorough deep dive into the cast. From rakish rouges to magic infused generals to a loyal solider, the characters in FF 6 are as varied as they are intriguing. In this first part of our character exploration, we discuss Terra, Locke, Celes, and Cyan along with some general thoughts on the cast itself.STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink)Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart)James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)@MustinRyan aka @GameswCoffeeRyan Lindsay of KISS 105.3 in Ottawa (@THERyanLindsay)Seth Sturgill (@twodollarhero) from @allnpodcast  Tim Knowles of The Leetist Trey of the NintenDomain Podcast (@Ninten_Domain) Yurik (@YurikArkady on TikTok) SONG COVERS'Forever Rachel' (FINAL FANTASY VI) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnOIuRSSPzsPhantom Forest & Phantom Train (Final Fantasy VI) | Classical Guitar Cover by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj4fYb1yZLUMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.If Final Fantasy 6's World of Balance is an action movie of moving castles, flying airships and magical creatures, the World of Ruin is an anthology of indie character dramas. Focused more on finding the motivation to do right thing as opposed to the right thing itself, the back half of FF6 is a contemplative reflection of growth through tragedy.So, let's talk about it! On this week's episode, we discuss the major and minor moments of the World of Ruin and how they shaped our 16 bit experience.STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink)Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart) James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro)John Trenbeath (@crazyjohnt) Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Mike aka MageORage on Twitch and YouTube (@mageorage) @MustinRyan aka @GameswCoffeeRyan Lindsay of KISS 105.3 in Ottawa (@THERyanLindsay)Seth Sturgill (@twodollarhero) from @allnpodcast  Trevor and Jeff of New Dad Gaming Podcast (@NewDadGaming) Yurik (@YurikArkady on TikTok) SONG COVERSFINAL FANTASY VI: 'Searching for Friends' | Classical Guitar | John Oeth by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDWYdnPphPsDancing Mad Tier 4 cover ( Final Fantasy 6 - Nobuo Uematsu) by Farouque Raja - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mey5J9dmLagMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the Show.

This week on The Stage Select we're joined by one-half ofthe RetroFits YouTube channel. James Chin is here to talk about committing tothe bit, Lego Star Wars, and internet history, among other things. Enjoy!00:00 Introduction, RetroFits vs Quest 64, navigatinggames discussion33:47 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga55:04 Loop Hero. Julian's Dream Journal01:21:16 Parenting with video games01:41:16 Until Then closing thoughts02:11:57 RetroFits History Storytime Corner™ (Articlecited)- https://www.cracked.com/blog/the-7-biggest-dick-moves-in-history-online-gaming02:46:21 Longlegs02:57:52 Questions, Comments, ConcernsCheck out RetroFits! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Trevor Smith with Ecosystem joins us in this episode to talk about managing large retrofits in occupied buildings.Find knowledge for the dynamic world of real estate management at irem.org.

What is electric vehicle (EV) retrofitting and why does it matter? ‘EV retrofitting' refers to the process of converting a gas-powered vehicle into an electric vehicle by replacing its gas engine with a battery pack.  The battery pack is designed to fit within the vehicle's chassis—the structural frame to which its wheels, suspension, engine, and other components are attached.  Typically, the battery pack fits in the space previously occupied by the gas engine and fuel tank; the available space generally varies by vehicle make and model.  The battery's size and weight depend on the vehicle being retrofitted, as well as the desired range and performance.  Despite these constraints, mass-producing battery packs for retrofitting a specific type of vehicle chassis with an electric powertrain is possible.  Using a standard-sized battery allows for high-volume retrofits of vehicles with a compatible chassis, which can lower costs and reduce the time required for the retrofit process. Policies promoting the adoption of new EVs, such as California's Advanced Clean Cars II, can help increase the number of new EVs on the road. However, they do not address the existing vehicle fleet of gas-powered vehicles that continue to emit greenhouse gases and air pollutants. On average, these vehicles stay on the road for about 12 years in the US, and may be used even longer in low and middle income countries. Gas powered vehicles' slow replacement rate delays the increase in the percentage of EVs on the road. Retrofitting's supporters say a comprehensive approach to electrifying transportation that includes strategies for retrofitting existing gas-powered vehicles can help address the lag, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where the upfront cost of new EVs present a larger barrier to adoption.What does Shift EV do, and who is Aly El Tayeb? Shift EV is an Egypt-based company that specializes in retrofitting commercial fleets with electric powertrains.  It focuses on vehicles that travel relatively short and predictable routes and return to a home base at night for charging.  To make electric transportation more accessible and feasible in middle-income and emerging economies, such as Egypt, the company has adopted a strategy of retrofitting the most popular vehicle models already on the road. Dr. El Tayeb, the co-founder and CEO of Shift EV, is a chemical engineer with previous experience at a battery startup in the United States.  He founded the company in response to the lack of accessible EV options in middle-income and emerging economies, such as Egypt. SourcesKelly & Gonzales, "What Fleets Need to Know About Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversions, Retrofits, and Repowers," US Department of Energy 2017.https://www.oecd-forum.org/posts/retrofitting-a-frugal-circular-and-inclusive-solution-to-decarbonize-our-vehicle-fleetWinton, Electric Cars Are Too Expensive For Many, But Retrofitting Could Be The Answer (Forbes 2022). For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/electric-vehicle-retrofitting-with-dr-aly-el-tayeb/

Send us a Text Message.Final Fantasy 6 is a tale of two stories. In this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, we look at the first half of this epic tale, The World of Balance. Starting as a traditional rebellion vs the Empire story, the tale quickly morphs into a character study worthy of books, poems and film. Join a cast of friends and I as we explore the world before the fall. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink)Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart) James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)@MustinRyan aka @GameswCoffeeRyan Lindsay of KISS 105.3 in Ottawa (@THERyanLindsay) Tim Knowles of The Leetist Trevor and Jeff of New Dad Gaming Podcast (@NewDadGaming) Trey of the NintenDomain Podcast (@Ninten_Domain)  XerxexSONG COVERSTerra's Theme (Final Fantasy VI Piano Collections)(Nobuo Uematsu) by Kara Comparetto - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o25_6i4jS2kFINAL FANTASY VI: 'Searching for Friends' | Classical Guitar | John Oeth by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDWYdnPphPsMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the Show.

Dr. Alex Schloe co-owns residential assisted living facilities, leasing homes to operators who manage daily senior care. He focuses on finding operators, lease terms, retrofitting homes, and networking in real estate investing. Dr. Alex Schloe | Real Estate Background Based in: Colorado Springs, Colorado Say hi to him at: www.openrangeassistedliving.com Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge Sponsors: Viking Capital Apartments.com

Send us a Text Message.From the second the title faded from my 19 inch Zenith CRT and the opening montage began, I was an insta-fan of Fina Fantasy 3/6. Nothing could have prepared me for the epic adventure that awaited me. An experience rich with high drama, interesting characters, engrossing gameplay and a story for the ages, FF3/6 remains one of my Top 5 games of all time.Anyone who's played this world class RPG has a similar story. So, let's hear them! On Part 1 of our multi part exploration of Final Fantasy 3/6, over a dozen guests share their unique first impressions and why this game stuck with them for the days, weeks and in some cases, years to come. STARRING (all handles from Twitter) Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink)Greg Sewart of the Player One Podcast and Generation 16 (@sewart) James and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@FitsRetro)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)The Lets Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess) Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)Mike of the Distorted Illuminations YouTube channel (@MadMonarch_DI) Mike aka MageORage on Twitch and YouTube (@mageorage)@MustinRyan aka @GameswCoffeeRyan Lindsay of KISS 105.3 in Ottawa (@THERyanLindsay) Seth Sturgill (@twodollarhero) from @allnpodcastTim Knowles of The Leetist Trevor and Jeff of New Dad Gaming Podcast (@NewDadGaming) Trey of the NintenDomain Podcast (@Ninten_Domain) Wade aka (@ProfNoctis) XerxexYurik (@YurikArkady on TikTok)SONG COVERSFINAL FANTASY VI: 'Terra's Theme' | Classical Guitar by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY7mJvYNLYEKids Run Through the City Corner (Final Fantasy VI) by John Oeth Guitar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxnKF7geWwgMy Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-D  Support the Show.

Welcome to something very different at The Stage Select thisweek! Julian was out of town on our normal recording date, so instead werecorded some stuff on our own, and enlisted the help of James and JJ fromRetroFits to round out the episode. We hope you enjoy it!00:00 Introduction, HoloCure10:26 E Sports Godfather, Skald: Against the BlackPriory, My Destiny Girls, Justin's streaming insights32:36 JJ lets James know just how much side contenthe's in for with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth01:07:54 Dark Souls01:19:36 Steam Reviews Review01:32:26 Getting into The Legend of Zelda: Breath ofthe Wild01:52:35 Reading 80's X-Men is rough02:01:10 Lara Croft Goes to Wingstop: Chapter 202:15:02 Julian's request for the listenersBe sure to check out RetroFits! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

This episode dives into the benefits of energy-efficient upgrades to help homeowners make informed choices that can reduce energy costs, improve comfort and contribute to a healthier environment. Host: Ashish Arora, Regional Vice President of Specialized Sales Group, BMO. Guests: Paul Doucet, Principal Architect at Sustainable; Sarah Grant, Certified Energy Auditor, and Founder of Goldfinch Energy; Lori Zucchiatti O'Neill and Michael O'Neill, homeowners that have retrofitted their home.

Well hello! We are light on actual games to talk about thisweek on The Stage Select, but we still manage to get into some interesting andfun discussions on a lot of video game related topics, so this is still apretty fun episode, I think. I hope you think so, too!00:00 Introduction, MultiVersus18:56 WWE 2K24 on PC, Justin getting into streaming55:40 Welcome to the Rumor Rodeo (yee hah)01:19:51 E Sports Godfather01:32:56 A Struggle With Sin01:51:11 Questions, Comments, ConcernsCheck out RetroFits vs The Stage Select on Wu Tang: Shaolin Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3oh8Or5WXETheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, James Burrow, sat down with Aaron Berg, head of the Building Retrofits Initiative at Canada Infrastructure Bank; Martha Campbell, Principal of Carbon Free buildings at the Rocky Mountain Institutes; and Matt Golden, CEO of Recurve, an energy efficiency services company located in California to discuss accelerating deep energy retrofits to buildings in Canada.

It's another episode of your favorite video game varietyshow: The Stage Select! This week we're joined by Bill Tucker of A Gamer Looks at40. Bill has been a long-time friend of ours, and it's great to catch up withhim on our new show. Lots of Final Fantasy talk ahead!00:00 Introduction, catching up with Bill Tucker,Final Fantasy29:40 Streaming Fallout: New Vegas with the missus, Billcomes with us to space01:11:21 Hellblade 2, video game puzzle design01:42:58 Manor Lords, Police Simulator: PatrolOfficer, Justin is streaming02:44:38 Questions, Comments, ConcernsCheck out A Gamer Looks at 40 here: https://agamerlooksat40.com/Be sure to subscribe to RetroFits so you can watch ourupcoming episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke speaks with Tim McDonald of Onion Flats Architecture on the heels of Tim's involvement in the Reimagine Building PREFAB conference. Tim discusses his firm's current portfolio of passive deep energy retrofit projects  and shares his growing realization that we need to fundamentally rethink our understanding of the economics of retrofits. Compared to building new, saving buildings is cheap! To prove the point, he walks us through the Mayweather Apartments project near Boston.https://www.onionflats.com/https://www.poah.org/https://haycon-inc.com/https://www.facadesx.com/https://rmi.org/our-work/buildings/realize/https://collectivecarpentry.com/https://quantumpassivhaus.com/https://www.reframe.systems/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Explore the cutting-edge of building retrofits and discover how Mortar.io is transforming commercial real estate for a zero-carbon future.Tech4Climate Podcast by Startup BasecampPART 1: Meet the Founder Ranjeet Bhalerao, CO-Founder & CEO @ MapMortarWelcome to another episode of Tech 4 Climate, today we're zooming into MapMortar, a trailblazer in the real estate sector. With commercial buildings accounting for around 40% of the global carbon footprint, the push for a sustainable makeover is critical. Mortar.io tackles this challenge with its virtual modeling and simulation platforms, making decarbonization retrofits viable and also profitable. Ranjeet, a chartered engineer, shares his journey from working on groundbreaking solar thermal power technology in India to spearheading sustainable transformations in the building sector. Inspired by a legacy of family involvement in real estate and a series of innovative ventures, Ranjeet's approach to Mortar.io combines his engineering acumen with a deep commitment to fighting climate change.Join us as we explore the complex landscape of building retrofits, discussing the technical challenges, market opportunities, and regulatory frameworks that shape the industry. Ranjeet will share insights into how MapMortar's technology is advancing the movement towards zero-carbon commercial buildings and what the future holds for sustainable urban development.PART II: My Secret Sauce (AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY - More info on our site)In this second part of the episode, Ranjeet shares his strategies for navigating fundraising challenges and maintaining resilience during setbacks. He also reveals how prioritizing family time and structured breaks from work help him achieve a sustainable work-life balance.

Welcome to the nerdiest episode of The Stage Select so far!We're joined by James Chin and J.J. Jones from the RetroFits YouTube channel todiscuss what got them into gaming, how they met, and why they do video game let'splays. Also in this episode: the omelet is OP, Suikoden (and Eiyuden Chroniclesby extension) is special, and how far can Julian push Justin's patience withhis degeneracy? 00:00 Introduction, the legend of The Phantom of TheStage Select11:22 Getting to know James and JJ42:42 The origin story of RetroFits01:17:02 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, game difficulty01:36:10 Big Dumb Quiz01:42:33 Talking about Eiyuden Chronicles for way toolong02:44:50 SportsTalk with The Stage Select02:54:59 Another Crab's Treasure, Stellar Blade'spetition, Elden RingBe sure to check out RetroFits and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@retrofits7618Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

Rakesh Koneru, CEO of Hummingbird EV, discusses the company's approach to electrification in the medium and heavy-duty vehicle segment. The conversation covers topics such as vertical integration, modular electric vehicle propulsion systems, transitioning from retrofit to OEM, application in the mining industry, customization and modularity for different use cases, challenges and benefits of building a new strategy, microfactory strategy and vision, supply chain robustness and vertical integration, benefits of microfactories and localized production, and trade-offs and risk mitigation. Takeaways: Hummingbird EV focuses on electrification in the medium and heavy-duty vehicle segment, with a focus on vertical integration and modularity. The company is transitioning from a retrofit company to a full-scale OEM, with a focus on building its own chassis platform. Hummingbird EV aims to build microfactories in different locations to meet demand triggers and localize the supply chain. The company's strategy allows for customization and modularity to meet the specific needs of different applications. Hummingbird EV is focused on building a robust supply chain and reducing reliance on external suppliers. Chapters Introduction and Background Vertical Integration in the Commercial Vehicle Space Transition from Retrofit to OEM Application in the Mining Industry Customization and Modularity for Different Use Cases Challenges and Benefits of Building a New Strategy Microfactory Strategy and Vision Supply Chain Robustness and Vertical Integration Benefits of Microfactories and Localized Production Trade-offs and Risk Mitigation Key Takeaways and Parting Thoughts Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/rakeshkoneru https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-k-396879b/ https://www.hummingev.com/ Bio Rakesh Koneru is founder and CEO of HummingbirdEV. HummingbirdEV description HummingbirdEV, Inc. (HBEV) is a global leader and innovator of advanced products, and technologies for zero emissions commercial vehicle applications including offering complete vehicles, electric drivetrain systems, bi-directional charging systems, modular batteries, control and telematic software, and other related products. The company has clients and active development programs throughout the U.S., China, and India and maintains a focus on innovating next generation products that provide significant feature and performance advantages over the status quo. HummingbirdEV was incorporated in 2015 and has its global headquarters located in Livermore, California. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. Edison Manufacturing and Engineering: Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don't neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/

It's a trim episode of The Stage Select this week, as weonly have a handful of games to talk about. That doesn't mean it isn't chockfull of stupidity, though. That's kind of our whole thing!00:00 Introduction, Julian and Justin meet James andJJ04:54 Unicorn Overlord01:02:01 Invoking dark forces with WWE 2K24's createa wrestler mode, shenanigans01:11:05 Dragon's Dogma 2: the create mode, the game,and the Discourse™01:34:56 Knowledge, or Know Lady01:52:27 Looking at the next few months of gamereleasesCheck out Julian and Justin on Retrofits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz7yejPTOocTheme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonConsider supporting The Stage Select by sharing the show ordonating: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: thestageselectpod@gmail.comTheme song lyrics:What could this possibly be?Seems a lot like a podcast… Wonder what specifically?Talkin' bout video games,With your hosts, you're in good hands.Not more of the same!Now we'll jump right in,So expect the unexpected and more. Now we'll get groovin,'Never know who's gonna walk through the door!There just might be some treasure in this chest,Having fun with our special guests,Time for Stage Select!Copyright 2024 Space Monkey Mafia Productions

From its humble beginnings as a "last gasp" for a fledgling game designer to the billion dollar monolith it is today, Final Fantasy's rise from niche to mainstream mirrors videogames as a whole. On this episode of A Gamer Looks at 40, we launch our multi-month deep dive into the world of this storied franchise, meet some of its super fans and try to answer the unanswerable: what makes Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy.STARRING (all handles from Twitter)Aiden Moher (@adribbleofink)@GameswCoffee@DancarnateJames and JJ of RetroFits on YouTube (@retrofits7618)Josh of Still Loading Podcast (@StillLoadingPod)Julian Titus (@julian_titus) of The Stage Select Podcast (@StageSelectPod)Kyle of the The RPG Podcast (@TheRPGPodcast)The Let's Play Princess (@TheLPPrincess)Mekel Kasanova (@MekelKasanova)Nate McLellan (@natedoescomedy79 on TikTok)Wade aka (@ProfNoctis)SONG COVERSFINAL FANTASY SERIES: 'Prelude' | Classical Guitar | John Oeth by John Oeth Guitar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyBNW_-MpTI)Final Fantasy I - Battle Scene & Victory Fanfare | Live Cover by EXTRA LIVES (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch0t14NCKbU)Final Fantasy IV - Melody of Lute (Harp Solo) by Harpsibored (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVvwUzdJQeE)Calm Before the Storm from Final Fantasy X - Nobuo Uematsu (Renaissance Lute Cover) by Lute Game Covers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S40iFMeARTw)My Website: agamerlooksat40.comMy Discord: https://discord.com/invite/SdaE4atGjCMy Twitter: @agamerlooksat40My TikTok: @agamerlooksat40My Facebook: facebook.com/agamerlooksat40My Insta: @agamerlooksat40My Patreon: patreon.com/agamerlooksat40My Email: agamerlooksat40@gmail.comMy Phone Number: Ehhhhh, not gonna happen. :-DSupport the show

Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 718 this week we welcome Dr. Pawal Wargocki, Dr. Wenjuan Wei and Dr. Corinne Mandin for a discussion about Deep Energy Retrofits and IEQ; A TAIL from Europe. With the large focus on making our building stock less energy intensive what will happen to indoor environmental quality? We talk to a stellar group of academics about how to determine what deep energy retrofits will do to IEQ. Pawel Wargocki is professor at the Technical University of Denmark. He graduated from the Warsaw University of Technology in Poland. He received his Ph.D. from the Technical University of Denmark in 1998, where he has been teaching and performing research ever since. He has more than 25 years of experience in research on human requirements in indoor environments. He is best known for his seminal work demonstrating that poor indoor environmental quality affects the performance of office work and learning. Other work influenced requirements for ventilation and air cleaning. Recent research includes studies on human emissions, sleep quality, the development of IEQ rating schemes, and the performance of green buildings. He has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and industrial partners worldwide, such as the National University of Singapore, Jiaotong University in Shanghai, Syracuse Center of Excellence, United Technologies, and Google. He was President and long-standing board member of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), President of the ISIAQ Academy of Fellows (previously Academy of Indoor Air Sciences), Vice President of the Indoor Air 2008 conference, and Chair of ASHRAE committees. He has received several awards for his work, including the Rockwool Award for Young Researchers, ASHRAE Ralph Nevins Award, ISIAQ's Yaglou Award, and the Indoor Air Journal Best Paper Awards. Corinne Mandin earned her PhD in environmental chemistry from the University of Rennes, France. From 2013 to 2022, she coordinated the French Indoor Air Quality Observatory, a research program dedicated to indoor environmental quality created by the French government. In 2022, she joined the French institute for radiation protection and nuclear safety (IRSN) where she leads the epidemiology research group. Her research interests include human exposure to chemical and physical risk factors, both in living spaces and occupational settings, and related health effects. She is the Immediate Past President of the International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ). Dr. Wenjuan Wei is a research scientist at the Scientific and Technical Centre for Building (CSTB, France, since 2018). She received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Tsinghua University (2009-2014). She was a guest researcher at the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST, USA, 2011-2012), and a post-doctoral researcher at CSTB (2016-2018). During her post-doctoral appointment, she was Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow of the European Commission's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and PRESTIGE Fellow of Campus France. Dr. Wei is a specialist in indoor environmental quality (IEQ). She received the Yaglou Award of the ISIAQ Academy in 2022 and is the co-chair of the ISIAQ Scientific and Technical Committee 32 addressing environmental/climate impacts. Her research interests include the emission and transport of (semi) volatile organic compounds (S)VOCs, indoor heat and pollutant exposures, and IEQ index. She has participated in several European and French research projects, such as Horizon-ALDREN and Horizon-PARC. She is co-supervising 2 PhD theses. She has published 43 peer-reviewed journal articles, and her h-index is 22.

Peter's DIY addition appears on Google Street View. Ed shares a chart of common house problems. A listener says ethernet cables are not for lighting. Evan asks for help flashing the bottom of a metal building.  Listeners email about energy retrofits and siting new houses.

Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James engage in a conversation with Naomi Beal, the Founder and Executive Director of passivhausMAINE. They discuss her background as an architectural photographer and the unique path that led her to Passive House. Looking to the future, Beal emphasizes the importance of increased public education and shares insights on how to effectively influence the trajectory of the built environment.https://www.passivhausmaine.org/Buildings UP Award Article published on Passive House Acceleratorhttps://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/buildings-up-award-goes-to-passivhausmaineAnnouncing Reimagine Buildings:https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-acceleratorWalsh Construction Is Our Accelerator Partner of the Week:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/walsh-construction-is-our-accelerator-partner-of-the-weekUpcoming events:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-november-27th-2023Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Join us for a special podcast today where Francie sits down at the LA Auto Show with Senior EVSE Engineer Jeremy Whaling and Director of Communications Katie Wallace from EVgo and talks all things charging. They discuss EVgo's ReNew and One & Done retrofitting and resiliency efforts, their consideration of hardware on the market from Tesla to Delta, NEVI, upcoming testing events like CharIn, NACs and other standards, and even more.Image and video credits: EVgo Services, LLCEVgo's website: https://www.evgo.com/Delta EV Charging Products: https://www.deltaww.com/en-US/products/EV-Charging/ALL/SAE J3400: https://www.sae.org/standards/content/j3400/CharIn NA 2023 Testival: https://www.charin.global/events/charin-testival-na-2023/EVgo Funding Press Release: https://www.evgo.com/press-release/from-coast-to-coast-evgo-and-extend-partners-receive-more-than-12-7m-in-funding-to-expand-fast-charging-infrastructure/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#evcharging #evgo #electricvehicle #autoshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter has a long list of achievements on the ice, from winning a Stanley Cup to an Olympic silver medal. But in this episode of Energy Evolution, he joins to discuss his post-hockey career and current role as president of Brightcore Energy, which provides energy efficiency retrofits for the commercial sector, including innovative geothermal heating and cooling systems for buildings in dense, urban environments.  Richter also shares thoughts on lessons from hockey he brings to cleantech, and the impact of climate change on winter sports.  Energy Evolution co-hosts Dan Testa and Taylor Kuykendall are veteran journalists with broad expertise covering the energy and mining sectors. In addition, Camellia Moors and Camilla Naschert, reporters who write about mining and power issues, are correspondents for Energy Evolution and regularly contribute to the show. Subscribe to Energy Evolution on your favorite platform to catch our latest episodes!

The commercial real estate industry will be a key player in helping the nation meet Canada's net-zero emissions goals. Listen to part two of our two-part series, where industry leaders offer perspectives on key sustainability topics and the outlook for what's ahead.

While we prepare Season 11 of the podcast, Tim will be giving weekly rapid reactions to audio articles from our industry publications. In this week's episode, Tim reacts to an article from the March 2023 edition of The Fire Time Magazine titled “Retrofits - Maintenance, Upgrades, and Innovations to Installed Wood Stoves” by Noel Putannsuu. A leading authority in clean wood burning, Noel Putannsuu's article discusses the importance of wood stove retrofits. Start listening today to learn more! To hear more audio articles from our magazine, subscribe to the Fire Time Magazine Podcast: https://www.itsfiretime.com/magazine. Read The Fire Time Magazine Reader Edition online: https://magazine.itsfiretime.com. Download The Fire Time Magazine app to get full access to the magazine (for free): https://www.itsfiretime.com/app. Pick up a copy of the 2023 Fire Time Journal: https://www.itsfiretime.com/journal. Support The Fire Time Podcast financially: https://www.patreon.com/itsfiretime.

In this episode recorded live at AHR Expo 2023, Matthew from JCI (Johnson Controls) joins Bryan to talk about rooftop unit (RTU) retrofit facts and considerations. When doing an RTU retrofit, you want to make sure you know the budget before anything else; larger budgets will allow you to implement things like VFDs and even VAV technology. In many cases, you may consider adding an economizer for "free" cooling and energy savings. You also want to know what you will get out of a retrofit in terms of value, especially when it comes to system efficiency and longevity. Some common IAQ upgrades for RTUs include improved filtration, especially with MERV 13 filters. Economizers also allow you to control the amount of outside air with the help of an exhaust system or even barometric relief. UV lighting can also be used in light commercial RTUs. When doing a retrofit, you'll want to pay attention to the existing equipment's footprint. Sticking to that footprint will make the replacement aspect easier. The utility and electrical infrastructure are also important to consider, as you won't want to replace the existing piping, wiring, and connections.   With regulations and technology constantly changing, it helps to be able to contact the manufacturer to assist with the retrofit process. Companies like JCI are trying to assist contractors with installations by providing guidance and education in the field. Matthew and Bryan also discuss: Matthew's professional experience at JCI Adding economizers and VFDs Convertible filter racks Cost-benefit analysis resources Changing regulations Interfacing with the manufacturer during the retrofitting process   To learn more about JCI, visit https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/. Learn more about the HVACR Training Symposium or buy a virtual ticket today at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium.  If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE. Check out our handy calculators HERE.