#019 News on Energy, EV’s, and Chris Farley’s Cousin?!
The Energy Collaborative Show
Join us for another scintillating episode of The Energy Collaborative Show. We talk about minions, gas furnaces, the good and evil in building design, football stadiums, and Chris Farley’s brother?! Live to dream and dream to live in a cleaner, more energy-efficient world… We talk, you should listen!
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#018 An Interview with Tyler Dotten from Elemental Energy - Solar Incentives, Battery Storage, and More...
The Energy Collaborative Show
Sun of a Beach, what the heck is happening in the Solar Industry these days? For many of our 80 million listeners, adding Solar to your home or commercial building is still one of the best ways to move towards electrification. The Solar industry is making another comeback with help from the Inflation Reduction Act and other local incentives. Listen to our interview with Tyler Dotten of Elemental Energy, a Portland-based solar company, as we uncover everything from cost-saving incentives to upgrading your current system with a battery backup.
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#017 How To Dress Your Home - Proper Layering For The Building Envelope
The Energy Collaborative Show
Have you ever wondered if your home is dressed appropriately for the weather? Probably not because that’s weird, but maybe you should… Listen to the NWECB crew use the analogy of dressing yourself for the outdoor elements to explain the importance of proper layering in your home’s building envelope. Understanding how your home should be dressed is critical to being warm, comfortable, and safe.
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#016 Multi-family Developers Play Find The Money!
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You’re Back! The NW Energy Collaborative has been hard at work consulting a sea of green building multi-family projects. After a busy few months, we finally had to come up for some air! This episode introduces Cousin Jimmy, AKA JimBT. It explores how to help developers, architects, and proper managers fund their multi-family development projects through Federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act and other loan programs. Listen as contestants play the popular game show “Find The Money” and embark on a journey to build more green, sustainable buildings without breaking the piggy...
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#015 - Interview With Tom Prevish, President of NW Engineering Service Inc.
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Engineer, educator, hydrogen fuel cell expert, loving father, civil war historian and reenactor, building commissioner, space shuttle engineer, and more. Listen to our interview with the President of Tom Prevish, as we explore his vast knowledge of the world of energy, science and engineering.
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#014 - The Heat Pump Store
The Energy Collaborative Show
Get ready for some hot talk on the latest episode of our podcast, featuring the owners of the Heat Pump Store! We had a blast chatting with them about everything from job training to owning your own company, and of course, the importance of top-notch customer service. These folks really know their stuff, and they've got the expertise and experience to keep you cool (or warm!) no matter the weather. Plus, they're just plain fun to talk to!
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#013 -- We Like Big Batteries and We Cannot Lie
The Energy Collaborative Show
Electric vehicles, cell phones, tablets, and laptops are all powered by one type of battery, Lithium Ion. Have you ever wondered how these batteries work or where the components came from? What exactly does “lithium ion” mean? Does the word “cobalt” mean anything to you? It should -- we are a society that relies on a global supply chain. Willy C and J Dub dig deep in this episode to learn more about cobalt mining and battery technology in general. Listen up!
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#012 - Is Rooftop Solar Right For You? PROS & CONS
The Energy Collaborative Show
Admit it, you’ve been tempted by those compelling free YouTube Solar ads. “FREE SOLAR?” Come one people, any time a company uses the words “free”, it ain’t! In this episode, Jonathan and Will discuss the pros and cons of the purchasing a solar system for your home. Will, with previous experience working as a Solar Installation Project Manager, and Jonathan a proud owner of a 7.5 kW solar system and also good looking, provide some insight into the questions you should ask before you cut the check. Tune in everybody!
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#011 - It’s So Cold In This House!
The Energy Collaborative Show
It is winter, people! For those of us who live in the upper half of the United States, its colder than a Yeti’s toes in a snowstorm. But you have a warm house to take shelter and keep those toes warm, right? Maybe not?! Considering the majority of the homes in the United States were built before 1970, prior to insulation being mandated by building code, you may need some extra blankets to stay warm in the winter months. Before you call your HVAC guy or add another electric space heater to that bedroom, listen to Jonathan and Will discuss the reasons why its so cold in this house. Learn what...
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#010 - An Interview with Joe and Brian at Electrify Now
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Listen to Will and Jonathan as they explore the evolving and challenging topic of mitigating climate change. We interview varying leaders and experts searching for viable perspectives on long-term solutions to this global problem. In this episode, we sit down with local Portlanders, Brian Stewart and Joe Wachunas as they discuss their mission to empower everyone to create a clean energy future. !
info_outlineListen to Will and Jonathan talk about the trials and tribulations of power outages on the west coast. PGE cut power to 12,000 homes in the Portland, Oregon area due to high winds and the threat of these power lines becoming damaged and causing wildfires. The question is: Why didn’t they prepare for this? What’s next, rolling blackouts?