EcoRight Speaks

Utah State Rep. Raymond Ward (R-UT-19) on the barriers to "balcony solar" in Utah and how his bill passed.

Utah House of Representatives Rep. Raymond Ward explains his state house bill regarding "balcony solar" on our 200th episode of the "EcoRight Speaks."

Welcome to the 200th episode of the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast! On this episode, we have a conversation with Utah State Rep. Raymond Ward (R-UT-19), a trained physician who has been serving in the Utah House of Representatives since 2015. Through his travels to Germany, Dr. Ward learned about an innovative way they are using solar that is cheaper, portable, and also reliable. 

However, the same product in the U.S. faces barriers to market entry, including in his home state with even tighter restrictions preventing the adoption of so-called “balcony solar.” Dr. Ward has been working to change that by introducing a bill to amend state law, which would allow balcony solar. He is also looking at how national policies can change to allow access to this innovative technology.

Join us for a great conversation with Dr. Raymond Ward as well as a celebration with a few friends dropping by our 200th episode! 

American Geophysical Union's Lexi Shultz says sweeping the scientific data under the rug will do nothing to help solve the climate problem.

AGU's Lexi Shultz provides concerned podcast listeners with feedback on how to help the scientific community.

American Geophysical Union's Lexi Shultz on how the AGU's climate scientists are dealing with not only the scientific pushback but funding cuts.

On episode seven this week, we welcome first-time guest Lexi Shultz, who currently serves as Vice President of Public Affairs at the American Geophysical Union (AGU), a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in the Earth and space sciences. She also works on programs providing scientists with the skills, support and opportunities they need to effectively engage with policymakers.

Before joining AGU, Shultz spent eight years at the Union of Concerned Scientists, where she was part of an effort to restore scientific integrity to the policymaking process. She then worked on the climate and energy program, which is where host Chelsea Henderson first interacted and worked with her. Shultz talks about the importance of science in all aspects of our lives, including in the climate fight on this episode!

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions' (CRES) Heather Reams on possible discussions she anticipates taking place at the upcoming National Clean Energy Week.

CRES president & CEO Heather Reams on the pulse of the clean energy community during the current Congress and ahead of National Clean Energy Week (Sept. 15-19, 2025).

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) president & CEO Heather Reams on what attendees can expect from guest speakers at the 9th Annual National Clean Energy Week.