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  • Gaining Community Buy-In

    Marie and Ryan speak with Mariah Lynne, Founder and CEO,  of Good Steward Consulting. PR extraordinaire, Mariah, shares with us how she approaches each project, handles difficult conversations, and explains how you can't overlook ideas of the new generation. 


    From the show:
    Mariah Lynne, Good Steward Consulting, www.goodstewardconsulting.com

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    46 min
  • It Takes Multiple Bites... Illinois Policy

    Ryan talks with policy experts, Sarah Wochos of Borrego Solar and Amy Heart of SunRun. Sarah and Amy share their knowledge on Illinois policy- where it stands now, the RPS goals of the state, and the actions being taken for the future. 

    After speaking with Sarah and Amy, Ryan speaks with GRNE Solar, CEO, Eric Peterman on his take of Illinois Policy. 

    From the show:

    Sarah Wochos, Borrego Solar, www.borregosolar.com
    Amy Heart, SunRun, www.sunrun.com
    Clean Energy Jobs Act: www.citizensutilityboard.org/clean-energy-jobs-act
    Future Energy Jobs Act: www.futureenergyjobsact.com
    Solar ABC’s: www.solarabcs.org
    Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA): www.illinoissolar.org

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    38 min
  • Community Solar

    Ryan is joined by Eric Pasi of IPS Solar and John Kinch from Michigan Energy Options to discuss the development of community solar projects. From procuring land to gaining subscribers, Eric and John share their experiences. 

    From the show:

    Eric Pasi, IPS Solar - ips-solar.com
    John Kinch, Michigan Energy Options – michiganenergyoptions.org 

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Sustainable NFL Stadiums

    Football is BACK! We are celebrating the start of the new NFL season by sharing what makes five NFL Stadiums sustainable. Ryan and Marie are joined by GRNE Solar's Director of Operations, Ed Howey in this bonus episode. 


    From the show:

    NBC Sports: www.nbcsports.com/nfl
    LEED Certification: new.usgbc.org/leed
    Xcel Energy Windsource: www.xcelenergy.com/programs_and_rebates/business_programs_and_rebates/renewable_energy_options_business/windsource_for_business
    Energy Star: www.energystar.gov
    Green Sports Alliance: greensportsalliance.org
    Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions: www.adoptaseniorpet.com
    Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy: www.energy.gov/eere/articles/5-nfl-football-stadiums-score-big-efficiency
    EnergySage: news.energysage.com/the-top-nfl-teams-and-stadiums-for-solar
    Electric Choice: www.electricchoice.com/blog/nfl-stadiums-attempt-to-lower-energy-costs
    CenturyLink Field: www.centurylinkfield.com
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CenturyLink_Field
    Mile High Stadium: www.denverbroncos.com/stadium
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mile_High_Stadium
    AT&T Stadium: attstadium.com
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Stadium
    Mercedes-Benz Stadium: mercedesbenzstadium.com
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_Stadium
    Soldier Field: soldierfield.net
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldier_Field
    Lambeau Field: www.packers.com/lambeau-field/
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambeau_Field

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    35 min
  • Status of Illinois Solar

    Why is it we are seeing solar popping up across the state and Midwest? During this episode GRNE Solar's Eric Peterman, Ryan Suchsland, and The Power Bureau and former Illinois Power Agency Director, Mark Pruitt discuss the current status of Illinois solar and what they foresee moving forward. 

    From the show:

    The Power Bureau -  www.thepowerbureau.com
    IPA - www2.illinois.gov/sites/ipa/Pages/default.aspx
    RPS - www.icc.illinois.gov/industry-reports/renewable-portfolio-standards-requirements
    SEIA - www.seia.org/state-solar-policy/illinois-solar
    ISEA - www.illinoissolar.org/illinoissolardata
    IL APB - illinoisabp.com/community-solar
    Path to 100 - www.pathto100.net
    Horseshoe Sandwich - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_sandwich

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    48 min
  • In the News - Amazon Forest Fires

    As sustainability and energy topics hit the news, we will be releasing bonus episodes to provide you with the details. In this episode Marie, Ryan, and Conner share insight on the fires happening in the Amazon.

    From the show:

    Slate Magazine: slate.com/technology/2019/08/the-amazon-fires-what-you-need-to-know.html
    National Geographic: www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/08/how-the-amazon-rainforest-wildfires-will-affect-wild-animals/
    World Wildlife Fund: www.worldwildlife.org/press-releases/wwf-statement-on-brazilian-amazon-forest-fires
    Ecosia: www.ecosia.org/?c=en

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    10 min
  • Extending Our Thanks

    Upcoming Episodes

    Status of Solar in Illinois with Mark Pruitt of The Power Bureau and Eric Peterman of GRNE Solar
    Sustainable Stadiums with Ed Howey, GRNE Solar
    Community Solar with Eric Pasi of IPS Solar and John Kinch of Michigan Energy Options
    Island Sustainability with James Ellsmoor of Island Innovation and Solar Head of State
    Gaining Community Buy-In with Mariah Lynne of Good Steward Consulting
    It Takes Multiple Bites... Illinois Policy with Amy Heart of SunRun and Sarah Wochos of Borrego Solar

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    3 min
  • SOLAR 101 - Incentives

     Join hosts Marie Burgquist, Ryan Suchsland, and Conner Allen as they discuss the renewable energy incentives. This episode is part two of a two part series which provides you with a high-level overview of solar systems, keywords, and incentives.  

    From the show:

    DSIRE – www.DSIRE.org
    Wholesale Solar – www.Wholesalesolar.com/solar-information

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    30 min
  • SOLAR 101 - The Basics of Solar

    Join hosts Marie Burgquist, Ryan Suchsland, and Conner Allen as they discuss the basics of solar energy systems. This episode is part one of a two part series which provides you with a high-level overview of solar systems, keywords, and incentives. 

    From the show:

    ISU Renewable Energy Program - illinoisstate.edu/academics/renewable-energy
    Energy Sage - www.energysage.com/solar

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    30 min
  • Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

    Join host Ryan Suchsland as he shares what is in store for the new Watts Up podcast. Ryan then meets with the founders of GRNE Solar, Jess Baker and Eric Peterman.  Hear from Jess and Eric about how they grew GRNE Solar from two guys to a leading EPC solar firm. 

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    25 min

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