Wendy Erica Werden, Manager

TEP leadership is committed to serving the needs of others on many levels. TEP and its sister company, UniSource Energy Services (UES) work with charitable nonprofits, education and government organizations that focus on employee volunteer engagement, work toward meeting community needs and demonstrate the viability of their programs. From financial contributions to in-kind donations, employee volunteer projects to Grants That Make a Difference, TEP is fully engaged in our community. But how does it all work and how does the company decide where and how to invest? I’ve got lots of questions and Wendy Erica Werden is just the person who can answer them. Please join us.  This show made possible due to the generous support of Tucson Electric Power.

Jeff Yockey, Manager, Environmental and Long-Term Planning at TEP

Renewable energy and energy efficiency are making more and more economic, as well as environmental sense each year. Nationally, natural gas has overtaken coal as the number one most commonly used fuel for generating electricity. How will these events shape the future of Tucson Electric Power’s energy portfolio? The company is on a path to reduce its overall coal generation capacity by 30 percent in less than 10 years by increasing renewable power, energy efficiency and natural-gas generation. However, solar and wind are not available at all times, so is it realistic to replace all the coal? How quickly can we replace it? How will they get from here to there? Join us to find out how TEP plans to diversify its portfolio while continuing to provide reliable electric service to more than 415,700 customers in southern Arizona. This show made possible due to the generous support of Tucson Electric Power.

Joseph Barrios, Supervisor of Media Relations & Regulatory Communications, TEP

If you’re thinking about solar energy, you’re not alone. Homeowners have more options than ever before to go solar, including some new opportunities available from Tucson Electric Power. As TEP continues to expand its renewable energy resources, it’s working directly with customers through the Residential Solar Program and Bright Tucson Community Solar Program.  What are your options as a homeowner who might be considering solar? Joseph Barrios will shed some light on solar options. This show made possible due to the generous support of Tucson Electric Power.

Sass Brown, founder of EcoFashion Talk, author, editor for Coco Eco Fashion Magazine and Acting Associate Dean, School of Art & Design, Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City

As a researcher, writer and blogger, her area of expertise is eco fashion, in all of its different expressions, from slow design and heritage craft skills to recycle, reuse and new business models. This woman is a thought leader, a dynamo and yes – sassy in all the ways that matter. Can you top this? Sass was also voted in the top 10 Women Who Changed the Face of Fashion by Fashion Compassion.  Join us to learn just how filthy the fashion industry is and why and then, of course, why we can’t dwell on that but rather on all of the great things happening in the world of fashion as we speak. I like to call it “inform and delight!” This show made possible due to the generous support of The Fairfax Companies.

INSIGHTS

GET INFORMED!

GET ACTIVE!

Will Allen, Farmer, Founder and CEO of Growing Power

On the credential side of things, Will is recognized as a preeminent practitioner of urban agriculture in America and throughout the world. He grew up on a small farm in Maryland, the second-youngest of six children of a sharecropper. His father had a strict rule about no sports until all farm chores were done. It served Will well as he went on to become a standout basketball player and the first African-American athlete at the University of Miami. Impressive right? And that was only the beginning of his incredible journey. Will has been an innovator in methods of composting, vermicomposting (using worms to refine and fertilize compost) and aquaponics (growing fish and food plants in a closed system). Fast forward to today. Growing Power is involved in more than 70 projects and outreach programs in Milwaukee, across the United States and throughout the world. Another great show guest ready to share his incredible, important and relevant journey. This show made possible due to the generous support of The Fairfax Companies.

Michael Green, Executive Director for the Center of Environmental Health

Can you think of anything that matters more to you than your health and the health of those you love? So what’s a person to do to get up to speed on what might be making us sick? And what can do about it? Enter Michael Green. About ten years ago, Michael founded the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) to raise public awareness of the corporate use of toxic chemicals and of the many viable, pragmatic solutions to this pervasive threat to public health. Since then he has helped lead national efforts to stop toxic exposures and protect public health. He has also pioneered the groundbreaking legal work that has won landmark victories to protect the public from hazardous consumer products and toxic emissions. So much to share and it seems as though there is never enough time.  Please join us! This show made possible due to the generous support of The Fairfax Companies.

Scott Leonard and Matt Reynolds, Co-Founders of Indigenous

In this case, Indigenous is synonymous with organic, fair trade, ethically sourced and guilt free clothing. OMG – I love these two! The backstory:  On a trip to South America back in 1993, Scott encountered the priceless beauty of clothes produced by local artisans. The richness of the culture and the amazing knitting techniques prompted him to bring back more than a souvenir to his Northern California home. He returned with a vision to pioneer a new business model that would invite each of us to wear apparel that demonstrates our commitment to the people and environment. Together, Scotty and Matt have helped form a scalable artisan network through the Indigenous clothing line that reflects a commitment to sustainability, social entrepreneurship and responsible actions by consumers and business alike. These guys are fun, funny and true revolutionaries. You will never feel the same about clothing again – and that is a good thing! This show made possible due to the generous support of The Chapman Automotive Group.

Kevin Bonine

What if science could help us prepare for a better future? What if we could make food production more efficient? What if we all learned how to repurpose food waste? What if we could understand the building blocks of our universe? What if we could learn about all of the above by taking a trip to Biosphere2 – a must see wonder of the world where science lives?

Join us to learn about Biosphere’s exciting What If series as well as their amazing Summer Science Academy that will be here before you know it. My thoughts? What if learning could be fun? And so it shall be! This show sponsored by Biosphere2, University of Arizona.

David Korten

David C. Korten is an American author, lecturer, engaged citizen, former professor of the Harvard Business School, political activist, prominent critic of corporate globalization, and “by training and inclination a student of psychology and behavioral systems.”  I heard him speak this past summer and he knocked it out of the park and received several standing ovations. So imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people who care about one another, their community and their natural environment. David will share with us why it is possible and why it is already happening. He believes, as do I, that our common future hangs in the balance. Be prepared to be inspired and filled with hope. This show made possible due to the generous support of The Fairfax Companies.

T VanHook, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Tucson

Habitat for Humanity is not just about building houses. They are about building communities and partnerships. They are about empowering people to revive their neighborhoods and enchance their quality of life. They are about hope, possibility and change. Please join us to hear from T VanHook about what is on the horizon for Habitat for Humanity Tucson for 2016. It’s all about community. This show sponsored by Habitat for Humanity Tucson.