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Quantum Quote: "It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop." – Confucius

Do you want to reduce your heating and cooling costs - but aren't sure how to afford the best options? Do you want to save money and help make a better world?

Whether you're a gas or an electric residential, multifamily, small business, or commercial customer – National Grid's clean heating programs can provide incentives to help you make your clean energy transition.

Today's program is with Jennifer Cross. Jenny is a Senior Program Manager at National Grid for both their Heat Pump and Electric Products Programs. These two programs contribute to the success of National Grid's building electrification and electric efficiency portfolios, with a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

The NYS Clean Heat Statewide Heat Pump Program is also contributing towards state-wide carbon reduction goals by collaborating with the other NYS electric utilities and NYSERDA.

Jennifer has 6 years of experience working on energy efficiency programs. She has a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning focused in Environmental Planning from the University at Albany, SUNY, and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. It was during her Architecture years that she started becoming interested in the environment and clean energy as a whole.

Visit ngrid.com/nys-cleanheat for Heat Pump incentives and nationalgridus.com to find information on energy-efficient products and rebates.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)
• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch
• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you are tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

SuperNova #1. I think it's driving home the fact that geothermal heat pumps are highly effective. They make use of available heat that's already stored within the earth. They use 25 to 50% less electricity to run when compared to conventional heating and cooling systems.

SuperNova #2. A great time to look into installing a new heat pump system is when your current heating and or cooling systems are coming to the end of their life, when you're undergoing home renovations, or if you're building new construction.

SuperNova #3. Geothermal is really taking existing heat that is stored on the ground. It's working less to serve well.

Most Energized About Today: "I think it's a really exciting time and New York State has very ambitious goals. National Grid is doing a lot to take responsibility for their portion of what they can control on reaching these goals. Climate change is essentially the greatest challenge that's facing us all, and I'm happy to be involved and be working with this program across the state. I'm proud of it." – Jenny Cross

Parting Advice: "It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop. There's a lot of work ahead of us, and we've got to take those small steps to get there. Just be proud of those small steps and don't stop." – Jenny Cross

Connect:

• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/nationalgridus
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/nationalgridus
• YouTube: www.youtobue.com/nationalgridus

Quantum Quote:

"The obstacle is the way." – Ryan Holiday

98% of American's daily trips measure less than 50 miles. Do you know that plugging in an electric vehicle into a normal 120V socket overnight can provide 200 miles of range? This means that most of us can wipe out our gasoline consumption and eliminate 40% of our total carbon footprints simply by switching to an electric car.

But however you move around - people will still have accidents, either dying or getting injured on their way. And so even a transition to electric vehicles will not by itself create safe travel.

How do we get to safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions in the near future, both for humans' sake and the environment? What are the best ways to clean up mobility and provide real solutions for a more sustainable future?

Check out this week's AWESome EarthKind Energy podcast, where we interview Brandon Bartneck, the Director of FEV North America's New Business Development & Marketing sector.

Brandon Bartneck aims to achieve his personal mission of developing a safer and more sustainable future through his work at FEV and his hosting of "The Future of Mobility" podcast.

FEV is a leading global engineering service provider for sustainable energy and mobility solutions, supporting vehicle and propulsion system engineering in nearly all application segments. Brandon leads marketing activities in North America and helps drive the push into new application sectors and new technology areas.

The Future of Mobility podcast he hosts is a weekly interview-style series highlighting the people and technology helping to develop and implement safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions. His guests include leaders throughout the mobility sector.

Brandon earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and is now living in the metro-Detroit area with his wife, son, and dog.

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy is it to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)
• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch
• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you are tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

SuperNova #1. "The importance of firsthand experience and putting yourself out there. When I had identified that spoken communication is a weak spot for me, and because I was so much into sales and marketing that I lost touch with technology and trends, the solution I came up with was starting this podcast which forced me to want to get better at speaking and dive in to these topics."

SuperNova #2. "Coming from an engineering background, it's not something that is commonly understood that you're talking to people who are in business positions and in decision-making positions, but even the potentially clearly black and white rational decisions are influenced by more than just what's on the paper."

SuperNova #3. "When I was playing quarterback. More than just my role, my job is to be a leader and an athlete on the field, not just being a rigid kind of fill in the blocks. When I think about my role now in the space, I certainly have responsibilities in the business space and marketing space, but I need to have an awareness and understanding that first and foremost, I'm representing myself and the company as someone who is trying to make an impact in this industry."

Worst Career Moment: "We lost the first big opportunity to a competitor.That was a great experience that forced me to reflect and figure out where within my role are the weak spots and where I could improve what I'm doing. That led to one year of a really intense reflective process." – Brandon Bartneck

Best Advice He's Ever Received: "Be an athlete." – Brandon Bartneck

Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: "Reviewing and self-reflection; understanding what skills, attributes, perspective etc. required for a given situation scenario and trying to actively pursue and gain those skills." – Brandon Bartneck

Internet Resource: Seth Godin's blog at https://seths.blog/

Book Recommendation: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius at https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/1503280462

Magic Wand: "Change all the ways that we're moving people around, from your vehicle that's sitting outside to everything else that is transporting stuff and make it something that's not impacting the environment." – Brandon Bartneck

WTF: "When I was living down in South Carolina, we had a hurricane come through which led to me leaving the town for what I call a hurrication up to the hills in South Carolina. I was able to spend some time hiking, watching football, etc. My wife, on the other hand, worked in a hospital as a nurse, so she was not able to leave with us and was in the hospital for 72 hours straight." – Brandon Bartneck

Most Energized About Today: "I have a five-month old – my first child, and it really changes the perception of finding meaning in these problems. I think that really helps to energize and provide a level of purpose because I'm thinking now beyond my own life and beyond my own impact." – Brandon Bartneck

Next Step: "With FEV, I'm pretty excited that I have a global key account role, and I'm actually now transitioning and focusing on non-automotive sectors." – Brandon Bartneck

Parting Advice: "If you're trying to make an impact on the environment, especially in the mobility space, I urge you to keep an open mind and perspective. Just because something has an engine, it doesn't mean that it's the worst thing possible." – Brandon Bartneck

Connect:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/
• Podcast: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonBartneck
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YaZr33Wt308vpwySOik1A/featured

Quantum Quote:" From the early 20th-century author, Ayn Rand - "You can evade reality, but you cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." - Twyla Dell

Every gallon of gasoline we burn creates ~20 pounds of carbon dioxide. Multiply times the number of gallons we consume every day, and you can understand why the atmosphere now has 50% more carbon dioxide than it did 100 years ago. No wonder it has accelerated global climate change and has fueled the more extreme weather conditions we are facing these days.

With what is happening now, do we continue to be in denial about the consequences of evading reality?

How can we do our part to lessen the use of gasoline - or even eliminate it altogether?

Nature has provided us with forces we can all use to have a cleaner environment and a better future for us all.

Why not look toward sustainable energy and find ways to make the most of it?

Twyla Dell is a published author, environmental leader, and a fuel transition historian. She has written five environmental books and is podcasting and blogging on reducing gasoline use. Twyla has a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and worked in public information for the EPA. She also lectured at business seminars across the United States and Canada, and created the Environmental Leadership Program for business and community leaders, teachers, and students.

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)

• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch

• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

Supernova #1: What I realized was that gasoline was the culprit. It is something that we all do. And we can do something about it by using less gasoline. It's the biggest pollution that we do - Every gallon of gasoline we burn releases 20 pounds of carbon dioxide.

Supernova #2: I just wrote a blog called "the Edge of Tomorrow". That's where we are. 12% to 15% into electric cars and solar power and everything else. We're beginning to scramble around huge business opportunities. There is also an awakening among the citizens to say, I can do something by burning less gasoline. I can stop burning gasoline; I don't have to put out the money for it and all the car repairs.

Supernova #3: Every time you drive about 3000 miles, you throw the weight of your car, that 3000-pound car, into the atmosphere. Looking at it, you drive 12,000 miles away a year, you've thrown 4 cars into the atmosphere. The atmosphere now has 50% more carbon dioxide than it did 100 years ago.

Worst career moment: Here's one, I'm still driving a Chrysler 2011 town car, and I only go to the grocery store and back. I just haven't decided what I'm going to do. I'm really waiting for the self-driving taxi service. And I know it will get to Kansas City in the next three or four years, and I will be out of the internal combustion business. - Twyla Dell

Aha! Moment: Discovering that gasoline was the culprit and the fact that it is such a well-kept secret that nobody talks about it to this moment. I am the only one - as far as I know -that tweets out these messages. We need to complain to the oil companies and stop failing to take responsibility for our power. We are customers. We are not addicts. We act like we're addicts. This is one of the major breakthroughs that I had. We're all addicted to oil out of necessity. We can realize that we don't have to be addicted. We can use less; we can use none. We can walk away; we can make this happen. This is going to be the biggest realization of individual and collective power that we've ever taken on. - Twyla Dell

Best Advice She's Ever Received: "When a door opens, walk through it." - Twyla Dell

Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: "I read voraciously. Man, you would hate to see the number of books that I order from Amazon, they love me." - Twyla Dell

Books Recommendation: Fueling Change: How We Created Climate Change One Fuel at a Time by Twyla Dell, Ph.D. , Goodnight Gasoline: How to Win the Climate Change Challenge Twyla Dell, Ph.D., The Gasoline Diet: Drive Less, Lose Pounds, Save the Planet by Twyla Dell, Ph.D.

Magic Wand: "Be nice to each other. Quit carrying on like savages. We really need to cooperate to make this come about. We're all on this together. There is no spare planet. We've got to make it work together." - Twyla Dell

WTF: "A bunch of friends and I went down to Yucatan over Easter vacation, and we ran out of money. We couldn't get back, so we took a fishing boat from Yucatan to Veracruz. We had to wade out in the moonlight to get into the rowboat and get on the boat. We got into a tremendous storm and we ran out of food. They caught some fish and we got fish heads for four days. Finally, we got to Veracruz. I had 20 pesos; it activated the telephone. We called that we're coming home. This man walked up to us and said, 'Would you like a ride up to Mexico City?' Because we didn't have any money, we said yes. That's how we got home." - Twyla Dell

Most Energized About Today: "I'm having lunch with my son who moved here from Burbank. For 20 years, I flew out to see him. From high school here, he went to the California Institute of the Arts to become an animator. That's the school Disney started to supply artists to the animation industry. And then he was there. He got married, had kids there. If I wanted to see a grandkid, I'd get on a plane. I don't have to do that anymore." - Twyla Dell

Parting Advice: "Take climate change seriously; it's going to be an increasing part of your life. It's going to encroach in ways you won't like unless you begin to do something independent of it. You can do nothing more impactful than to burn less gasoline or to stop it altogether." - Twyla Dell

Connect:

• Website: https://www.howwecanstopclimatechangenow.com/mission
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/twyladell/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/dell_twyla
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwylaDell.FuelingChange

Quantum Quote: "Be the change you want to see in the world," Gandhi said. So whatever it is you don't like, instead of complaining about it, do something about it. Live that change!"

- Chef Chris Galarza

Did you know that cooking with gas can produce unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide? At 200 parts per million, gas emissions can even far exceed the federal maximum of 9 parts per million.

While only 1% of chefs in America are currently cooking with an induction stove - the top US restaurants are making the transition, and about 30% of the world's chef's have already moved to make our air cleaner, kitchens more productive and comfortable, and our lives more sustainable.

In one hour of cooking with gas, you can produce 38.9 pounds of food.In the same hour, an induction stove can cook 70.9 pounds of food.

Eco-friendly and energy-saving electric induction stoves are SAFER, CLEANER, more CONTROLLABLE, and FASTER than gas.

So what is stopping you from making the change?

Check out this week's AWESome EarthKind Energy podcast, where we interview Chef Chris Galarza, the Founder and Culinary Sustainability Consultant of Forward Dining Solutions LLC.

Chef Chris Galarza is the Founder and Culinary Sustainability Consultant of Forward Dining Solutions LLC and is one of the country's leading commercial kitchen electrification experts. Chef Galarza gained his experience by working at such notable places as the Greenbrier resort and Carnegie Mellon University, and has spent the last 6 years operating Chatham University's Eden Hall Campus the world's first university campus designed to be a showcase for sustainability solutions.

As one of the most knowledgeable & experienced chefs in the U.S working with electric kitchen equipment, Chris has set himself apart as an industry leader and has consulted with some of the top tech companies in the world as a result.

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)

• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch

• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

SuperNova #1. When talking about sustainability, when talking about electrification and decarbonization, it has to start with the kitchen.

SuperNova #2. When I was running Chatham Eden Hall, the recorded indoor kitchen temperature did not exceed 72 degrees Fahrenheit, despite having temperatures outside that far exceeded 85 degrees. Even through production, we were cooler inside in the kitchen next to the ovens than we were outside with the fresh air.

SuperNova #3. Gas ranges at best are 50% efficient - which means that, if you have a 60,000 BTUs burner, 30,000 BTUs are literally getting burned and tossed into your kitchen, which isn't going into the pan, isn't going into the food - it's just wasting your money.

Worst Career Moment: "So the worst moment was when we were giving a tour of the campus and I was explaining how this all works. I had someone trying to help that was doing it all wrong, and then the power went out. And, I was like "everything was going wrong". So I had to explain to them that, of course, if the power goes out, you can't cook. But also it's illegal to cook with anything, gas or electric, when the power's out." - Chef Chris Galarza

Aha! Moment: "My background was working at five stars, five-diamond resorts all the way down to mom-and-pop restaurants, I never worked with electric cooking. It was all new to me, and we were creating it on the fly. For the last six years, that's all I've done. I had this Aha! moment in the middle of like construction, in the middle of creating this, that if this works out it can be life-changing." - Chef Chris Galarza

Best Advice He's Ever Received: "Get out of your head. Your worst enemy is the little voice in your head." - Chef Chris Galarza

Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: "No matter what, even if I'm working from home, I always wear my chef's coat. It gives me the illusion that I'm at work instead of being at home with my Xbox is. So, always try to keep yourself professional, even when you're working from home. And be diligent." - Chef Chris Galarza

Internet Resource: LinkedIn hashtags

Book Recommendation: What Einstein Told His Cooks: Kitchen Science Explained by Robert L. Wolke. The Flavor Bible by Karen A. Page & Andrew Dornenburg

Magic Wand: "It would be the destigmatization of electric cooking, Just eliminate all gas cooking and the stigma behind it." - Chef Chris Galarza

WTF: "So I'll say my most fun one is a weird one. It was a hurricane right before Hurricane Katrina, I was living in Florida. Then another one that came through. It was my first hurricane ever. We were terrified. We're from New Jersey and have never lived through a hurricane. So we're barricading stuff, and then, we're ready to go. We have food. We have everything we need. Around three in the morning, we lose power, and everyone's asleep. My stepdad and I were listening to what's happening outside. And he and I are like, "We should open that door and check it out." So... we opened the door, and it flew open. There was stuff flying in the house. We were just- both of us, big dudes trying to shut this door, and we just laughed. My mom was livid with us because we had tree branches and water in the house. It was so awesome. And then after it was all done, we walked outside and for the first time and only time I've ever been in Florida, there was no humidity. It felt like a perfect fall day. I just enjoyed that day more than anything."

Most Energized About Today: "One thing I'm most energized about is that people are actually taking this topic seriously. And there's a lot of people like yourself that are talking about it." - Chef Chris Galarza

Parting Advice: "Never ever take a job that you're not afraid of. Always take a job that you think is outside your reach because that's what's gonna make you push yourself. That's just going to make you go in there every day and try to outwork everybody." - Chef Chris Galarza

Connect:

• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-christopher-galarza-8a632742/
• Website: https://forwarddiningsolutions.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwarddiningsolutionsllc/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiningForward
• Podcast Website: https://sustainableoverloadpodcast.com/
• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablepod/
• Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/S_O_Podcast

Quantum Quote: "There are two ways to live your life. One is that nothing is a miracle, or the other way is that everything is a miracle." – Albert Einstein

Having an efficient, clean, and comfortable home is everyone's dream. Every homeowner wants their family to be comfortable, with a proper heating and cooling system that doesn't cost too much to operate. Most of us also want energy savings and positive environmental impact.

Are you having problems with heating and cooling? Do you want to make energy efficiency upgrades but believe that it would be too expensive? Are you looking for ways to make your home healthier, cleaner and safer for your family and the environment?

Lauren Salz is co-founder and CEO of Sealed, a home wellness company that modernizes home heating and cooling to deliver clean air and comfort with less energy. Sealed helps single family homeowners make their homes more comfortable, clean and healthy for themselves and for the planet.

By implementing a very innovative "pay for performance" model, Lauren explains how Sealed makes it easy and affordable for homeowners to have home energy efficiency improvements that improves comfort, reduces energy costs - and only pay for the upgrades out of the savings over time.

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy is it to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)
• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch
• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

SuperNova #1. Sealed does anything that makes sense for our customers. The biggest bang for your buck in terms of energy reductions is on the heating and cooling side. But we also do things like LED bulbs, smart thermostats.

SuperNova #2. A big startup challenge that a lot of businesses have is figuring out how to shift the business based on new consumer mentalities - especially the current pandemic. We had to shift from a very strong in-perso, office culture to being 100% remote, completely overnight.

SuperNova #3. We have a huge opportunity to help homeowners solve a key problem, while helping the planet. I think one of the most exciting things is that we're reaching people who wouldn't have done these improvements for the sake of the environment.

Topics Covered:

00:41 - Lauren shares who she is, where she is based and what kind of work she does

01:18 - She shares her favorite quote from Albert Einstein which is, "there are two ways to live your life. One is that nothing is a miracle, or the other way is that everything is a miracle."

01:55 - Lauren talks about what Sealed does, how it works, why she became involved with it and why it is important for her + how she helps homeowners and the challenges she helps them solve

03:57 - She shares how they work with Con Edison and what other states and utility territories she works with

07:38 - She talks about the improvements she does for homeowners and the forces that are driving energy efficiency now

10:55 - How long is the contract length and how it works in terms of the bills and payment + how she sees herself positioned in terms of the transformation happening in society with the movement away from fossil fuels and what she sees is coming next

14:03 - She shares the kind of challenges she have encountered, the lessons she learned from that challenges and what is she doing differently now than when she started out

17:16 - Lauren shares how it energizes her knowing that we have a huge opportunity to help homeowners have a key problem, while helping the planet + the huge amount of work opportunities in the energy agency field and why would she recommend entering this field

21:27 - She talks about the next steps that she plans to do and a parting advice that she can give to people listening to the podcast

Most Energized About Today: "We really tapped into the consumer mentality about what's important to them. The top five reasons why people take action on purchasing some kind of consumer product isn't because they care about the environment. I think we've tapped into something really unique there. And that just makes me really excited about how big of an impact we'll have." – Lauren Salz

Parting Advice: "People should feel free to follow their passions and find a way to make a career out of it." – Lauren Salz

Connect:

• Website: www.sealed.com;
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sealedhomes

Quantum Quote: "Use the devil's tools to win the angels' war." – Miriam Makhyoun

Did you know that 19 states now have 100% clean electricity targets by 2050? But - did you also know that only a handful of them are legally binding?

Across the U.S., state governments and utility regulatory authorities are creating policies and programs to move our society to clean energy.

Which states have the best programs? What are the laws, regulations, and programs in your state? How many of the goals are concrete and enforceable?

And – how can we be kept informed about proposed new laws and regulations so that we can speak up and add our voices?

Listen to Miriam Makhyoun as she unravels the world of EQ Research and what they do in tracking the development of clean and renewable energy.

Miriam Makhyoun is the Chief Executive Officer of EQ Research. Miriam is responsible for providing strategic leadership in establishing long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. WIth decades of utility and energy industry experience, she expertly helps clients in areas including energy storage valuation, energy procurement, capacity procurement, market design and carbon emissions compliance. Miriam holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Appropriate Technology (Renewable Energy) from Appalachian State University.

Miriam served as the Power Supply Contracts Manager at MCE, California's first Community Choice Aggregation Program, and managed MCE's 2018 Energy Storage Request for Offer process. She also managed portfolios for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company, procuring Resource Adequacy capacity and carbon compliance instruments. Before PG&E, Miriam provided customized research for members of Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), and conducted market intelligence while at North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA).

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy is it to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)
• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch
• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

SuperNova #1. When I look at the environmental issues that we would see years and years ago, ever since I learned how thin the ozone layer was in elementary school, it seemed like things weren't moving fast enough. Sometimes, you got to use money and make the money go to the solutions that you want to solve.

SuperNova #2. The states are leading the way in decarbonization. Utilities will only do what they are mandated to do. Public Utilities Commissions need to coordinate with other entities such as air resources boards in order to have the scientific backing to consistently measure and track carbon emission equivalent reductions.

SuperNova #3. If you want change, picking up the phone is the best way to do it.

Worst Career Moment: "I've learned that sometimes, you might question what an organization is doing, and I think bringing that to the attention of the people inside the organization first and really being honest with them is the best way. Sometimes I've been a little bit cowardly and gone to more outside sources in my issues, so I think, if you really want your organization to have high integrity, you really need to be brave and say something." – Miriam Makhyoun

Aha! Moment: "Evaluating energy storage projects while at MCE, you had some people offering ancillary services, and some offering just RA, and some offering energy only. So, I learned that if I wanted to really compare all these great projects, you had to do an apples-to-apples comparison. So with my boss today, we developed this net RA approach, net capacity value approach." – Miriam Makhyoun

Best Advice She's Ever Received: "Trust yourself." – Miriam Makhyoun

Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: "Planning. I use the Google Calendar in everything that I want to accomplish. I have it all laid out for the entire week, and I'll just drag things around as needed to be prioritized so I can see it visually." – Miriam Makhyoun

Internet Resource: EQ Research

Book Recommendation: Join EQ Research's Book Club called Revolutionary Power by messaging Miriam at @MiriamMakEnergy

Magic Wand: "I just want to have more charging stations, and I want them to be faster. Double DC." – Miriam Makhyoun

WTF: "When I was working at MCE, there were some pretty dry gears and that was not good when it came to fires, as everyone knows. That extreme weather did create the conditions that were necessary for fires to spread, and we were managing the Napa County, and overnight, they lost 4% of their load. That has precipitated a lot more distributed micro grid solutions in Napa County." – Miriam Makhyoun

Most Energized About Today: "This very day, I'm energized about some automation that we're rolling out at EQ Research for clients to be able to have updates that are lived to their emails on legislation regulation assets being changed. I just want to make our clients happier and make the information more accessible." – Miriam Makhyoun

Parting Advice: "Calling your legislators is better than sending an email." – Miriam Makhyoun

Connect:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @MiriamMakEnergy
• Website: https://eq-research.com

Quantum Quote:

"Science provides us with the evidence, our faith compels us to act." – Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone

Climate change is a part of our lives that must be resolved - or the extreme weather events will result in the ultimate collapse of all civilization.

Are you concerned about the future and want to protect your children? How does your faith compel you to take action?

Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone is an educator, minister, and musician based in Ulster County, New York. She has been a science and peace educator for 27 years, and has spent most of her life working in education in various capacities.. She has been a middle and high school teacher, a museum and environmental educator, a university professor, a non-profit executive, an entrepreneur/small business owner, and an education consultant. But she is always driven by the same vision: to create a more just and equitable world

Leonisa is focused on climate change because for her, thinking about climate change is thinking about the future of all people. She has created curricula for the City of New York, written books about doing science with children, and is currently organizing religious congregations to mobilize and take action.

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy is it to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)
• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch
• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

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SuperNova #1. The top environmental problems are selfishness, greed and apathy. To deal with those, we need a spiritual and cultural transformation. Unfortunately, scientists don't know how to do that.

SuperNova #2. These are the most pressing issues because they encompass everything: environmental justice, issues of structural violence, systemic racism, poverty, it's all tied in. Climate change is the central issue we need to be thinking about because it's futures oriented. If we're not thinking about climate change, then we are not thinking about a future that is just for all people.

SuperNova #3. Graphs showing human impact is what we're talking about. If we're looking at greenhouse gas emissions, and you control for all the other things - solar flares, volcanoes, and all of that - and you actually plot it along the lines of greenhouse gas emissions, you see that this is, in fact, a human created tragedy.

Worst Career Moment: "When my kid and I hit on really hard times. We were put on public assistance and got SNAP benefits for a few years. Then they bumped us off an energy saving contract because of our income issues. I learned right then and there how unjust and stacked against people with lower incomes who want to have an environmental mindset with their heating bills" – Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone

Aha! Moment: "Being in dialogue with tribal elders, who helped me understand that I was already a person who considered myself an environmentalist. And they just took me to a whole new level, they just helped me see it. Like it through every cell in my body instead of just as a biologist." – Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone

Best Advice She's Ever Received: "Don't take it personally, even if it has your name on it." – Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone

Personal Habits that Contribute to Success: "Beginner's mind, as I enter the world and chat, look at the world, try to look at it with the mind of a child." – Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone

Internet Resource: Poor People's Campaign and greenfaith.org

Book Recommendation: This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein and An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Magic Wand: "The inability to feel greed. We would be satisfied with who we are and what we have." – Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone

WTF or F: Hurricane in Rhode Island – Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone

Most Energized About Today: "I'm energized to get out there and start having more conversations with my interfaith colleagues about how we can work together to address climate change." – Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone

Parting Advice: "Do what you can, see what you're feeling. Those are things you can do immediately. And at the same time. look around and see who you can meet or collaborate with or what petition you can sign or what action you can take to work toward systemic solutions." – Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone

Important Upcoming Events of the Guest:

• Teaching at Dharmakaya in August
• Launching workshop series for clergy and religious educators in the fall

Connect:

• Website: www.leonisaardizzone.com
• Instagram and Twitter: @revdrleonisa

Quantum Quote: "The biggest benefit with geothermal is that it's always the same climate down below." – Mike Seidenberg

Heat pumps are replacing traditional fossil fuel heating. With efficiencies of 200-500%, not only are heat pumps more cost-effective, safer and healthier than fossil fuel heating - but, instead of needing a boiler or furnace, plus an air conditioner, plus an air filtration system - you get everything "all in one".

Air source heat pumps cost less upfront. But ground source - or geothermal - heat pumps are less expensive to operate and can provide a better long term value.

Air source heat pumps are outside and are exposed to the weather, so they wear down faster than the protected indoor & underground geothermal equipment.

And, with geothermal, you can reuse the piping if the rest of the system wears out, so you don't have to replace the entire system.

More people are living life in more comfortable homes with the reduced monthly expenses that geothermal brings. Do you want to invest now, so that you can save later? The world is moving towards clean, healthy, sustainable heating, cooling and hot water. Will you do the same?

Mike Seidenberg is the Owner of Eco Energy of N.Y. LLC. He makes homeowner's goals come true with heat pumps , but also does traditional furnaces and small commercial accounts.

His journey with geothermal started in 2007 when he learned everything he could about geothermal, went back to his boss and was told that it was a bad idea. He quit his job, started his own company, and has been installing heat pumps ever since.

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)
• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch
• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

SuperNova #1. Never take advice. Find out the information you need. Make your own decisions based on the information that you've gathered. Don't listen to anybody because they're only going to tell you what they want you to think.

SuperNova #2. Soon-to-be retirees know that they are only taxed on what you take out of your retirement funds. They are preparing themselves by investing in geothermal so that their annual heating, cooling, and hot water expenses are less when they retire.

SuperNova #3. Take the time to size things correctly. It really matters. Nobody ever yells at you for taking the time to do things correctly. Take time to do it right.

Worst Career Moment: "It was my first job, a Saturday night before Mothers' Day. I took the Sunday off, and I came back on Monday, and a customer had used my excavator to backfill the trenches for me trying to be helpful. It had rained the night before so the pipe had floated up. He just shoved all the dirt in, kinked the piping, and I spent the next week digging up four tons of geothermal pipe loop in the same trenches." – Mike Seidenberg

Aha! Moment: "That was when my boss told me 'this was stupid, it won't work'." – Mike Seidenberg

Best Advice He's Ever Received: "Don't listen to advice." – Mike Seidenberg

Personal Habits that Contribute to Success: "Every morning, first thing I do is I wake up, I let the dog out, I hit the button for the coffee maker, and I start reading for at least an hour." – Mike Seidenberg

Internet Resource: HVAC Talk

Book Recommendation: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins

Magic Wand: "Make it so nobody has the ability to say I don't know anymore." – Mike Seidenberg

Most Energized About Today: "Really energized about the fact that sustainability in general is really getting pushed well with our government and being supported more than it has ever been. I think the next 20 years are gonna be a huge change in my industry to make this from being rare to being the absolute standard." – Mike Seidenberg

Next Step: "I'm in the process of buying another company. I'm going to be merging two companies together, which is gonna give us a better workforce." – Mike Seidenberg

Parting Advice: "Never take advice. Find out the information you need. Make your own decisions based on the information that you've gathered. Don't listen to anybody because they're only going to tell you what they want you to think." – Mike Seidenberg

Connect:

• Text Message: 585-293-1890
• Website: ecoenergyny.com

With prices fluctuating between $1.50 to $4.50 a gallon, heating with oil or propane can destroy your budget. Heating with the Power of the Earth is clean, quiet, consistent, convenient, and cost-effective - all while helping the environment.

Aside from being eco-friendly – Geothermal also keeps money in your pocket. You live healthy and comfortably - while saving the Earth and money at the same time.

Hugh Casler is Fowler Brothers Inc's Project Manager who currently resides in far upstate New York (near Lake Ontario). He has built several homes and does his own electrical contracting, engineering, and design work. Fowler Brothers is one of the largest apple growers in the U.S.

Hugh first installed geothermal in his home last fall because of propane's expense and price fluctuations. .Geothermal also has a green footprint. Now, Hugh has consistent comfort and costs with geothermal supplying his radiant heating.

Listen as Hugh describes how a geothermal installation changed both his life and the planet's.

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)
• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch
• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

Topics Covered:

01:29 – Hugh describes the day he first installed geothermal and the reasons he chose it for his home.

04:43 – Hugh describes why he chose geothermal heaters, how he chose Mike as the installer, and how he likes the Climate Master system.

06:53 – Identifying the obstacles he encountered and the incentives he received for going geothermal

08:49 – You should choose a service provider who can help you with your geothermal system who has a good track record.

10:48 – The biggest thing people should do: Understand the heat loss in your home.

11:44 – Hugh talks about his future plans about his clean energy journey

SuperNova #1. People need to understand the heat loss in their home. That's number one. You really got to know your home. They also really need to research. It's good for the consumer to make sure that the company you're buying from has been in business a while; they're not just some fly by night – but somebody that's going to be there.

SuperNova #2. [Talking about incentives and savings] As much as people want it, there's a big difference between $5,000 and $25,000. The cash and tax credit incentives make it all possible.

SuperNova #3. Everybody should do good research. I've been very happy with Climate Master standing behind it. To the consumer, that's very important. It's not just the cost. It's somebody standing behind it.

Quantum Quote: "I know one thing – that I know nothing." – Socrates

Do you want to learn how to build a home that is comfortable, healthy, and beautiful? Do you want your home to be green and energy-efficient? Do you want to know the type of construction company that can turn your youthful dream home into reality? If you do, then you're up for a great treat today!

Spending time inside a home that is comfortable, healthy, energy-efficient, and sustainable would be a wonderful gift you could give yourself and your family. Not only are you contributing to a wonderful living experience, but you're helping spread the word about carbon reduction.

Listen to this episode and be guided by our guest into the world of better and efficient buildings.

Michael Murphy is responsible for Business Development at Murphy Brothers Constructing Inc. – an award-winning general contracting firm founded by brothers Sean & Chris Murphy. They started with small remodeling jobs in their early years, but their outstanding reputation has led to larger projects in the greater Westchester, lower Hudson Valley, and southern Fairfield region.

From their experience in building a Dream Home with Westchester Magazine, they realized that building green is important in what they do. They created a monthly series of continuing education presentations for building design professionals, highlighting energy-efficiency and sustainability as we head towards a carbon-neutral built environment.

Murphy Brothers Contracting is vitally concerned with the impact of their work on the environment, and the people who use their buildings. The company has developed the philosophy that building green is simply building smart. They believe that sustainable construction methods and materials are not only good for the environment - but are also good for business and the people who live and work in their buildings.

Murphy Brothers Contracting participated in the first Gold LEED for Homes project and the first NAHB Gold-Certified home, and is currently working on the first multifamily project designed to FitWel-certification.

Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.

In "The Power Of Earth With Comfort" From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:

• How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies)
• Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch
• The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system

and much more…

If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home

We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture:

SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY

SuperNova #1. If you're an investor developer, that's listening to this podcast you're going to learn something about making a better building. The one thing you never want to do is leave money on the table. If you don't investigate these opportunities, you are literally leaving money on the table.

SuperNova #2. Turn the lights off when you're not using them. If you're not using a room or a part of your building, turn the temperature down. Just do it. Figure it out. There's so much that your house has plugged in that you don't need. Unplug it. You're wasting energy.

SuperNova #3. The rule number one in business development is that you cannot assume that people know what you do. No matter what you do, you make a mistake if you assume that people know what you do. You have to tell them. Make sure that they understand.

SuperNova #4. We've learned over the years that all successful projects are the result of teamwork – people working together. We don't go into a project and bully our way through. We go into a project and build a team.

Worst Career Moment: "It was when I had my own construction business, and I was contemplating the fact that I did not really like the actual day-to-day of running the business. Then one of the Murphy brothers came up to me and said, 'Would you like to come work with us?' and I said, 'What would I be involved in?' He started naming all the things that I really like doing in the business, and that is basically what I'm doing now. That's the change right there." – Michael Murphy

Aha! Moment: "It happened five years ago, when I realized that I need to take up a hobby. I've always wanted to be an electric guitar player, so I got an acoustic guitar and I asked my son to teach me three chords. I've read an article in the New York Times. It said that as you're getting older, you should develop some sort of a hobby to keep your brain together." – Michael Murphy

Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: "Getting up early." – Michael Murphy

Internet Resource: Murphy Brothers Constructing's Instagram: murphy_buildingblocks at https://instagram.com/murphy_buildingblocks?igshid=p8t3s9whsva1

Book Recommendation: "Petty: The Biography" by Warren Zanes at https://www.amazon.com/Petty-Biography-Warren-Zanes-ebook/dp/B00VPZVR0G

Magic Wand: "I wish everybody got along with their kids. There it is. And one more thing, we have to have good housing for people." – Michael Murphy

WTF or F: "The one that comes to mind is Hurricane Sandy. No one told us to evacuate, but that was something. It was so intense. Walking outside afterwards and seeing the aftermath was even more intense. People that time were clamoring like 'What would we do? How do we help people to get back to whatever normal will now be?' So we hooked up with Habitat Humanity. Talk about devastation. It was just so unbelievable." – Michael Murphy

Most Energized About Today: "Earth Day is coming up and we've been able to facilitate two organizations that we belong to in helping put together some panel discussions on where energy-efficiency is today." – Michael Murphy

Parting Advice: "Hang in there. It's getting better." – Michael Murphy

Connect:

• Email address: [email protected]
• Murphy Brothers' number: 914-777-5777
• Residential Division's website: www.murphybrothers.com
• Commercial Division's website: www.MBCcomm.com
• Facebook: Murphy Brothers Contracting at https://www.facebook.com/murphybrotherscontracting/
• Linkedin: Michael Murphy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/qvpmjm
• LinkedIn: Murphy Brothers Contracting Inc. at https://www.linkedin.com/company/murphy-brothers-contracting-inc
• Instagram: murphy_buildingblocks at https://instagram.com/murphy_buildingblocks?igshid=p8t3s9whsva1