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  • Reading Your Electricity Bill

    From energy v. power to kilowatts to kilowatt hours - Ryan, Conner, and Marie explain how to read your electricity bill. 


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    35 min
  • Regenerative Farming

    We are joined by very special guest, Jennifer Maynard. We chat with Jennifer about regenerative farming which encourages techniques that promote healing the soil. Jennifer shares the benefits regenerative farming has on the farmland, consumers, and nutrition. 


    From the Show:

    Nutrition for Longevity: https://nutritionforlongevity.com?sca_ref=576408.GvbuQ1lMSq

    Kiss the Ground: kisstheground.com

    Special thanks to Jimmy at Dalyn Miller PR for connecting with us. 

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    46 min
  • WITN: Food Shed, Plenty, and Sustainability in Asia

    In this episode we talk Watts in the News: Food Shed Co-Op, Plenty, and Sustainability in Asia. 

    Tune in next week for our interview about regenerative farming with Jennifer Maynard CEO/co-founder of Nutrition for Longevity and thought partner for the documentary Kiss the Ground. 


    From the Show: 

    Food Shed, Woodstock, Illinois: www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2021/01/this-is-a-movement

    Plenty: mymodernmet.com/plenty-vertical-farm

    Sustainable Agriculture : www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/building-a-safe-secure-sustainable-agriculture-sector-in-asian-countries

    Support the Watts Up Podcast while supporting, Nutrition for Longevity by using our affiliate link: https://nutritionforlongevity.com?sca_ref=576408.GvbuQ1lMSq.



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    34 min
  • The Soft Cost Barrier with Yann Brandt and Mike Casey

    Your Watts Up team are coming back on the mics with two very special guests - Yann Brandt of Solar Wake Up and returning guest, Mike Casey of Tigercomm. Yann and Mike co-authored the article 'A no-brainer for U.S. job creation: Update solar permitting and inspections' published by PV Magazine. During our conversation we dive into the article and get a further take from Yann and Mike about how adjusting current permitting/inspection methods for solar will deeply effect the soft-costs of solar installations. 


    From the show:

    Yann Brandt, Solar Wake Up: https://www.solarwakeup.com/

    Mike Casey, Tigercomm: https://www.tigercomm.us/home

    PV Magazine Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2021/01/01/a-no-brainer-for-u-s-job-creation-update-solar-permitting-and-inspections/

    Solar App: https://solarapp.nrel.gov/

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    49 min
  • If You Could Buy Better Solar....

    Why Wouldn't You?


    The Watts Up crew is joined by Michael Parr the Executive Director of Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance.  During the conversation hear from Michael about the game-changing outlook The Alliance is challenging manufacturers to establish which results in massive carbon reduction in the creation of solar modules. 


    From the show:

    Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance: www.ultralowcarbonsolar.org

    Special Shout-Out to Tiger Comm, www.tigercomm.us, for connecting us


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    42 min
  • WITN: 10 GW Solar Field, Solar Cell Technology, and Ballooning

    In this episode of Watts in the News, we talk about the giant solar field in Australia, advancements in solar cell technology, and spiders ballooning. Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast


    From this episode

    Solar Cell Technology: cleantechnica.com/2020/10/19/sorry-coal-66-conversion-efficiency-eyeballed-for-next-gen-hot-carrler-perovskite-solar-cells/
    Australian 10GW Solar Field: theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/21/australian-outback-cattle-station-to-house-worlds-largest-solar-farm-powering-singapore
    Ballooning: theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/07/the-electric-flight  -of-spiders/564437/



    28 min
  • Looking at the Clean Economy Landscape with Mike Casey of Tigercomm

    Marie, Ryan, and Conner are joined by Mike Casey of Tigercomm. During this episode, we discuss everything from marketing, sales, and the landscape of the clean energy economy. 

    From the Show:

    Tigercomm - https://www.tigercomm.us/

    PV Magazine - https://www.pv-magazine.com/
    Planet of the Humans- https://planetofthehumans.com/
    Seth Godin - https://www.sethgodin.com/

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    1 hr
  • Wind Turbines - We're Big Fans

    Conner joins Marie and Ryan as they shoot the breeze about the science behind wind turbines. Ryan kicks off the episode teaching us about the science of wind then Conner and Marie get into the history and anatomy of wind turbines. 

    From the show:

    Renewable Energy World: www.renewableenergyworld.com/2014/11/21/history-of-wind-turbines/#gref

    American Wind Energy Association: www.awea.org/wind-101/basics-of-wind-energy/wind-facts-at-a-glance
    Engineering: - www.engineering.com/AdvancedManufacturing/ArticleID/20149/The-Future-of-Wind-Turbines-Comparing-Direct-Drive-and-Gearbox.aspx
    Flatpacking a Wind Turbine: https://imgur.com/JNWvK7z


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    1 hr 16 min
  • WITN: Red Gate Woods, Rebuilding Puerto Rico, and a Viral Hijinx

    Marie and Ryan are joined by Conner during this week’s Watts in the News. This week features articles about the Red Gate Woods in southwest Chicago, Rebuilding Puerto Rico, and Internet Hijinx.

    From the Show:

    Red Gate Woods: https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/red-gate-woods/

    Puerto Rico Grid: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/regulators-in-puerto-rico-approve-solar-and-storage-above-utilitys-resource-plan&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1600452246297000&usg=AFQjCNENhcgd1dw7Sa46XVZvm5oW4lq9yQ

    Silk Leaf: https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/green-living/silk-leaf-first-biological-leaf-055343/

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    25 min
  • Part II Roundtable Discussion: Governor Pritzker's 8-Principles for a Clean & Renewable Illinois Economy

    Marie and Ryan are joined by fellow colleagues Eric Gronwick and Conner Allen for Part II of the roundtable discussion about Governor Pritzker's 8-Principles for a Clean & Renewable Illinois Economy.

    From the Show:

    Part I can be found where ever you hear your podcasts or at www.GRNESolar.com/Wattsuppodcast
    VW Settlement Plan: https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/air-quality/driving-a-cleaner-illinois/vw-settlement/Pages/default.aspx
    Information about the PACE program: https://www.energy.gov/eere/slsc/property-assessed-clean-energy-programs
    Rivian: https://rivian.com/


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    1 hr 3 min

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