Watts Up

Ryan and Marie are beyond excited to present Part I of this two-part interview with leaders at SMA America. SMA is one of the largest inverter manufacturers around the globe and has a hand in many different areas that support solar and renewable energy technologies.

In this episode, Director of Marketing, Brad Dore of SMA, joins us to share about the company and the Energy Management Systems they have to offer. From being an inverter powerhouse to batteries to EV chargers - SMA continues to be record-breakers in the industry and has a lot more to come.

To learn more about SMA, visit www.sma-america.com or www.smainverted.com

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Marie and Ryan kick off another episode with ‘Watts In The News’, touching on the subject of new solar technologies and the accessibility of EV charging services for long road trips. Then hear as they speak with Clayton Bartczak, Sustainability Team Leader, from Colorado based, sustainability consulting company Ambient Energy.  Clayton reviews the steps buildings can make to implement energy management systems and in turn promote productivity with energy solutions. Clayton also shares his thoughts on how you can develop energy management strategies within your home, business, or community.

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Solar from Darkness - https://futurism.com/the-byte/device-energy-dark-night

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The Beyond Burger and Impossible Burgers have been taking over fast-food chains from Burger King to Dunkin Donuts. Marie and Ryan take a deep dive (even a taste test), into what this phenomenon is all about and what environmental impact plant-based meats have. After we share what we’ve learned, Marie and Ryan dig into a meal to compare a Burger King Whopper Burger to the Impossible Burger.

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Marie and Ryan are back on the mics for Season 2. During this short teaser, hear about where we've been and what we have planned for 2020. 

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We are joined by Lee Webster and Ed Bixby the Presidents of Green Burial Council, which is an organization that provides advisory leadership on the practices of sustainable burial.  Part I, we speak with Lee to get a history and overview of the methods used. During Part II, we talk with Ed, who takes us through the practices of a burial and what can be expected.

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Green Burial Council, www.greenburialcouncil.orgLet Your Love Grow, letyourlovegrow.com/blogs/blog/eco-friendly-burialNational End of Life Doula Alliance, www.nedalliance.orgHome Funeral Alliance, www.homefuneralalliance.orgSteelmantown Cemetery Company, www.steelmantowncemetery.com

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Marie and Ryan are joined by Paul Mitchell, Executive Director of Energy Systems Network. Paul shares with us the advancements of sustainability in Indiana through the Rapid Transit Bus Line, an Affordable Housing Project, The Moving Forward collaboration, and provides his take on micro-mobility for the city of Indianapolis.

From the ShowPaul Mitchell from ESN Website, www.energysystemsnetwork.com/projects

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Marie and Ryan speak with by Tom Peacock-Nazil, co-founder and CEO of the organization, Seven Clean Seas. Our discussion with Tom covers the plastic crisis, beach clean-ups, an innovation to offset your plastic use, and the #trashtag.

Stay tuned after the interview to hear the conversation with a Reddit famous family about their participation in the #trashtag!

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Ryan and Marie are joined by Heather Itzla founder of Wisdom Supply Co, which sources and sells sustainable office and school supplies. Hear from Heather about the plastic crisis, how to look at supplies differently, and hear her unique story on becoming a B-Corporation. 

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A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO Wisdom Supply Co. for being honored as a “Best For The World” B-Corporation!

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James Ellsmoor, Director at Solar Head of State and Founder & CEO for Island Innovation joins us to discuss the actions islands are taking to promote renewable energy.

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Eric Peterman and Kendall Ludwig call in LIVE from the 2019 Solar Power International conference. First up, is an interview with Evelyn Fisher, Head of Growth at Span.  Span is a  new technology to digitize your electric service panel for better synergy with your storage and energy system. Then, Marie and Ryan speak with Eric and Kendall to chat about what they are seeing and learning at the conference.

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Span.io, www.span.io

CWLP Community Solar Project, www.cwlp.com/ConservationHome/ConservationInformation/MySolar.aspx

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