Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast

Developing Critical Guidelines for The Smart Grid Part 1

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:01:49 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Dick DeBlasio, life senior member of IEEE and principal laboratory program manager for electricity programs at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, who is developing a guide for developing smart grid standards. In Part One, he discusses how this guide will bring together different entities to establish standards for the smart grid. In Part Two, he discusses the smart grid pilot program, which has received $4.5 billion from the federal government for demonstration projects.

Emissions-free electricity from small geothermal sources

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:00:47 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets continues her interview with Bill Olson, senior vice president of business development for ElectraTherm, about how the company produces emissions-free electricity from small geothermal heat sources. Employing ElectraTherm’s products to recycle industrial waste heat on a wide scale in the U.S. could generate the equivalent electric output of ninety-two 500-MW gas-fired combined cycle plants without any fuel consumption or emissions, he says.

Emissions-free electricity from small geothermal sources

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:03:15 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Bill Olson, senior vice president of business development for ElectraTherm, about how the company produces emissions-free electricity from small geothermal heat sources. Employing ElectraTherm’s products to recycle industrial waste heat on a wide scale in the U.S. could generate the equivalent electric output of ninety-two 500-MW gas-fired combined cycle plants without any fuel consumption or emissions, he says.

How companies can balance environmental ethics with cost

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:42:16 GMT

Lisa Cohn of EE Markets interviews Brandi McManus, energy services manager for TAC by Schneider Electric, which provides building automation, energy solutions and security systems. She talks about how companies can balance their environmental ethics with cost, given that stakeholders and consumers are exerting pressure on businesses to go green.

How states can best use EE stimulus money part 2

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:46:21 GMT

Lisa Cohn of EE Markets continues her interview with Mark Sinclair, head of the Clean Energy States Alliance, about how states can create effective clean energy programs using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In Part One, he explained how and when the states will use the money--and what restrictions the government has placed on the money. In Part Two, he describes some of the clean energy best practices implemented by forward-looking states.

How States Can Best Use EE Stimulus Money Part 1

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:39:38 GMT

Lisa Cohn of EE Markets interviews Mark Sinclair, head of the Clean Energy States Alliance, about how states can create effective clean energy programs using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In Part One, he explains how and when the states will use the money - and what restrictions the government has placed on the money. In Part Two, he describes some of the clean energy best practices implemented by forward-looking states.

Saving energy with a smart demand-supply network part 2

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:50:47 GMT

Lisa Cohn from Energy Efficiency Markets continues her interview with Rich Becks, senior vice president, strategic supply-demand solutions for E2open, who talks about how businesses can plan for sustainability regulations by embracing a smart “demand-supply network.” Companies must focus on moving from an inefficient, carbon-intense supply chain to a smart demand-supply network, targeting partners in the extended network, he says. In Part 1, he explains how a smart “demand-supply network” can save energy and cut costs. In part 2, he gives examples.

Saving energy with a smart demand-supply network part 1

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:52:16 GMT

Lisa Cohn from Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Rich Becks, senior vice president, strategic supply-demand solutions for E2open, who talks about how businesses can plan for sustainability regulations by embracing a smart “demand-supply network.” Companies must focus on moving from an inefficient, carbon-intense supply chain to a smart demand-supply network, targeting partners in the extended network, he says. In Part 1, he explains how a smart “demand-supply network” can save energy and cut costs. In part 2, he gives examples.

EE opportunities in an economic downturn

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:09:32 GMT

Lisa Cohn of EE Markets interviews Mark Dyen, senior vice president of Conservation Services Group. He's here to talk about EE opportunities in the face of the economic downturn and the funding provided by the federal stimulus bill.

EE opportunities in an economic downturn

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:09:30 GMT

Tapping into the white tag market

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:08:36 GMT

Lisa Cohn from Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Kerry O'Neill, CEO, Earthmarkets, which aggregates residential customers, develops and finances EE measures, and sells white tags in Connecticut.

EE in the proposed Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:50:35 GMT

Lisa Cohn of EE Markets interviews Derek Murrow, director of policy analysis for Environment Northeast, about the proposed Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (the Waxman-Markey bill) and what it means for energy efficiency and the creation of new jobs.

Why the demand response market is growing

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:55:37 GMT

Lisa Cohn from EE Markets interviews Dave Carswell, director of business development for Ziphany, a software and services company that provides the tools and technology for demand-response companies to serve their end-use customers. He explains why the market for demand response is growing and describes the benefits of demand response.

Saving energy with wireless magic part 2

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:15:31 GMT

Lisa Cohn of EE Markets continues her interview with Eric Giler, CEO of WiTricity, a company that aims to make everyday products more environmentally friendly through wireless technology. He explains how WiTricity technologies cut energy costs.

Saving energy with wireless magic

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:53:47 GMT

Lisa Cohn of EE Markets interviews Eric Giler, CEO of WiTricity Corp., a company that aims to make everyday products more environmentally friendly through wireless technology. He explains how WiTricity technologies cut energy costs.

The Biggest Energy Wasting Generation Part 2

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:23:29 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets continues her interview with Brian Keane, president of SmartPower, who says studies show that the Echo Boomers—teens and young adults—are the biggest energy wasters. He describes SmartPower's plan for motivating them to save energy.

The Biggest Energy Wasting Generation

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:31:15 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Brian Keane, president of SmartPower, who says studies show that the Echo Boomers—teens and young adults—are the biggest energy wasters. He describes SmartPower's plan for motivating them to save energy.

Net-zero homes: No energy bill, no carbon emissions part 2

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:44:25 GMT

Lisa Cohn continues her interview with Scott Sklar, founder and president of The Stella Group and chair of the Steering Committee of the Sustainable Energy Coalition. He explains how people can move toward having net-zero homes through efficiency improvements and renewable energy system installations. We may not all achieve net zero, he says, but can take action that affects climate change, reduces energy and water use, and saves money.

Net-Zero Homes: No Energy Bill, No Carbon Emissions Part 1

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:04:35 GMT

Lisa Cohn welcomes back Scott Sklar, founder and president of The Stella Group and Chair of the Steering Committee of the Sustainable Energy Coalition. He explains how people can begin moving toward net-zero homes through efficiency improvements and renewable energy system installations. While not everyone may reach net zero, everyone can take actions that affect climate change, energy use, water use, and financial savings, he says.

Solving the Green Gap with a Smart Grid Part 2

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:49:27 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast continues her interview with Andrea Fabbri, chief operating officer of EcoAlign. He explains why people want to save energy—but don't. A smart grid could help solve the problem. He addresses some of the challenges of implementing a smart grid.

Solving the Green Gap with a Smart Grid Part 1

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:04:47 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets Podcast interviews Andrea Fabbri, chief operating officer of EcoAlign. He explains why people want to save energy--but don't. A smart grid could help solve the problem. He addresses some of the challenges of implementing a smart grid.

The Value of Real-Time Energy Use Data Part 2

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:50:54 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets continues her interview with John Petersen, chairman of the environmental studies program at Oberlin College. In addition to his work with the Dorm Energy Orb, Petersen is working to motivate homeowners in the surrounding community to be more aware of their energy use. Again, providing real-time energy use information is the key.

Energy Orb inspires students part 1

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:26:29 GMT

Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets interviews John Petersen, chairman of the environmental studies program at Oberlin College. In Part I, he describes Oberlin’s Dorm Energy Orb, which gives students feedback about their energy use and -- coupled with an energy saving contest -- inspires them to save energy.

How EE Innovators Can Avoid Patent Problems

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:38:54 GMT

Lisa Cohn from Energy Efficiency Markets interviews Mike Messenger, director of the electronics group for the law firm Sterne Kessler Goldstein Fox. He explains what issues EE companies should consider when filing for patents and how to avoid patent problems that affect green industries.

Quick Climate-Change Recommendations

realenergywriters@comcast.net (realenergywriters) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:34:40 GMT

Lisa Cohn interviews Ken Bossong, coordinator of the Sustainable Energy Network, about the recommendations 116 businesses, organizations and activists offered President Obama on Jan 21. The recommendations are designed to quickly provide action on climate change.