Best Electrification Stocks Podcasts (2025)

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Fix Drafty Windows or Replace Them? Maybe Neither! 10:50

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Are your windows getting the blame? Physics is the name of the game! Before you rush to replace them, watch this eye-opening episode of Home Comfort Tactics. Join Eric Gans, certified energy auditor, as he unravels the surprising truth about windows and home energy efficiency with Teresa, a homeowner questioning everything she thought she knew. Lea…

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Homeowner Interview: A Cape Cod Transformation - Revelations About Home Comfort 13:43

1y ago13:43

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Tired of shivering in your Cape Cod house? Looking to get to the bottom of the problem once and for all? Discover how one homeowner transformed his drafty Cape Cod into a cozy haven. From shocking energy audit revelations to DIY detective work and a successful renovation, this episode is packed with actionable tips for improving your home's comfort…

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How to Unlock Maryland Insulation Rebates Through BGE & PEPCO 7:26

1y ago7:26

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Discover how Maryland homeowners can tap into thousands of dollars in energy-saving rebates through BGE and Pepco's rebate programs. In this video, Eric Gans from Hometrust Remodeling breaks down how home energy audits, air sealing, insulation, and HVAC upgrades can reduce energy bills while maximizing rebate savings. Learn why common problem areas…

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Every Day Homeowner with a Condensation Problem 6:04

2y ago6:04

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This podcast episode from "Home Comfort Tactics" delves into the story of a homeowner in Rockville, MD, named Alex, who faced a perplexing condensation issue in their new home. Despite numerous consultations with experts, the problem persisted, causing discomfort and energy inefficiency. The host, an experienced energy auditor, was approached to he…

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Navigating the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEEHR) 4:36

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In this episode of Home Comfort Tactics, we dive into the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHR) program, a cornerstone of the Inflation Reduction Act to make homes more energy-efficient. We explore how the program's $4.5 billion fund is helping low- and moderate-income households afford crucial upgrades like heat pumps, electric stoves…

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A Summary of the HOMES Rebates Program That Any Homeowner Can Understand 6:08

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What you may find a little different about my approach to explaining the Inflation Reduction Act HOMES Rebate program is that I try remembering when I was a homeowner and a window contractor. I did not know or understand anything about the whole-house approach or how it could change how I think about comfort and energy use in my home. When some of …

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Intro to the Inflation Reduction Act for Homeowners 4:22

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Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376): Two years ago, the United States government introduced the Inflation Reduction Act, a bold move with a whopping $8.8 billion earmarked specifically for Home Energy Rebates. It is a significant investment in Home Energy Rebates and should highlight the importance of getting these improveme…

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3 Building Science Principles Every Homeowner Should Know 11:30

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Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about my home performance company or get in touch, please visit https://www.hometrustremodeling.com or https://ericgans.com. Unlock Your Home's Full Potential - Hometrust Remodeling, Your Trusted Partner in Maryland Home Performance Learn more at homeairleakagetest.com Watch this stuff on You…

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12 Years of Replacement Window Knowledge in 8 Minutes 7:36

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I am a Certified Energy Auditor in Maryland. I have had several revelations over the past several years, and this important one is about replacement windows. I am a contractor and a homeowner who fixates on personal comfort in my living space. I like to share my experiences with home comfort and remodeling so that you can make decisions that are li…

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How Much Insulation Do Maryland Homeowners Need? 9:51

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If you live in Maryland and want to learn more about the insulation R-values you need in the different areas of your home, this video podcast can help. You need to measure insulation through a slightly different lens. Rather than focusing on which insulation is better, achieving the recommended R-value for specific areas of your home's shell is mor…

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3 Reasons Energy Audits Just Work for People! 6:56

2+ y ago6:56

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Getting a home energy audit is one of those things that many do not fully comprehend the benefits of until the assessment is complete. At that time, a well-trained energy consultant will be able to walk you around your home and illuminate issues that you have likely been walking right past for many weeks, months, or in some cases YEARS! Don't wait …

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Your Fall Bucket List for a Cozy Comfy Home - PRO LIST 17:27

2+ y ago17:27

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Continue your journey to better home comfort with part two of my fall bucket list of things you can do to make your home more comfortable. I have helped hundreds of Maryland homeowners attain a better quality of life regarding their home comfort. This podcast's mission is to break through to homeowners and help shape a new way to think about your l…

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Fall Bucket List for a Cozy Comfy Home 12:18

2+ y ago12:18

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Start your journey to better home comfort with my fall bucket list of things you can do to make your home more comfortable. I have helped hundreds of Maryland homeowners attain a better quality of life regarding their home comfort. This podcast's mission is to break through to homeowners and help shape a new way to think about your living space, wh…

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The Basics About Crawl Spaces for Cold and Humid Climates 13:54

2+ y ago13:54

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As an energy auditor, certified through the local Maryland utility, I am responsible to help homeowners figure out solutions for their damp or cold crawl space and explain to them in easy-to-understand ways the benefits of insulating it right. 00:00 How Can this Episode Help? 02:48 Recent Crawl Space Visit 04:52 The Reason this Encapsulated Crawl S…

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What is Whole-House as a System? THE BASICS 18:17

2+ y ago18:17

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This episode of Home Comfort Tactics shares several exciting and interesting ways you can think about your house as a system. Chances are that your house will have at least one of the things on the list that might be neglected. I was once an unsuspecting homeowner (and contractor simultaneously) living in uncomfortable houses and paying for new HVA…

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How an Energy Audit Solved the Case of the Peeling Drywall Tape 3:19

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We learn to get to the root of the problem in grade school, and it can apply to many aspects of our lives including issues around the house that don't get the correct diagnosis and reappear. I used this podcast episode to touch on a few key points related to a recent situation that unfolded between May and June 2023. The homeowner in Rockville Mary…

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New Replacement Windows vs. Air Sealing 13:49

2+ y ago13:49

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I will tell you right now - this study proves that you should not replace your windows if you want to make your home more comfortable! This study shows that replacement windows only reduce drafts by 6% compared with other, less expensive retrofit plans, including sealing the attic and other important places like the top of the foundation wall in a …

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Today I Wanna Talk To You About Air Leakage 11:57

2+ y ago11:57

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Air leakage in your home is the number one reason for comfort problems and high energy bills. Learn more at homeairleakagetest.com Watch this stuff on YouTubeBy Eric Gans -Certified Home Energy Auditor

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Episode 10: 5 Signs (to check yourself) You Need a Home Energy Audit 12:11

2+ y ago12:11

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Performing a home energy audit without proper testing equipment or training is not possible, however every homeowner can look for these five signs to decide if getting a comprehensive home energy audit is worth the investment. In order to decide if you need a comprehensive home energy audit, it is helpful to have a general idea of it's overall func…

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Episode 9: 5 Reasons To Get An Energy Audit After You Buy A House 16:43

2+ y ago16:43

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If you just bought a home - congrats! Chances are very high that you got a home inspection during the process, and it has a list of things you need to do to keep it up to "code". But I am willing to bet that the list lacks many essential items to make your home super cozy and energy efficient. Here is a link to the podcast file: https://residential…

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Episode 8: Choose Your Energy Auditor Wisely 16:23

2+ y ago16:23

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This week we discuss the importance of choosing the right energy auditor to maximize your available incentives. We touch on encapsulating your attic compared with not and some of the advantages you get - going either way. Overall, it was a fun episode with several good nuggets of information, including a little bit about roofing. Learn more at home…

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Episode 7: Raccoons in the Attic! 21:52

2+ y ago21:52

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In this episode Kyle and Eric discuss raccoons in an attic and how that can drive up an energy bill. We also get into the benefits of getting your HVAC ducts checked through a home energy audit. Learn more at homeairleakagetest.com Watch this stuff on YouTubeBy Eric Gans -Certified Home Energy Auditor

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Episode 6: Retrofitting 101 28:29

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In our fourth week together, Eric and Kyle dive into the show and revisit some of the exciting things that happened to us related to Home Performance in the past week. Learn more at homeairleakagetest.com Watch this stuff on YouTubeBy Eric Gans -Certified Home Energy Auditor

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Episode 5: Whole House Fan Problematic Discussion 21:34

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2023 should be the year you start looking at your home and comfort in three-dimensional ways. You can make intelligent, inexpensive upgrades with the proper guidance. As a certified home energy auditor, I see the same problems repeatedly. The most important thing to understand is that many of the issues I point out to homeowners are hiding in plain…

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Episode 4: 6 Reasons for Hot Upper Floors During Summer Months 15:42

2+ y ago15:42

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Maryland homeowners turn to their HVAC contractors when the temperature inside heats up. But, it stops there after HVAC people install the machine and controls. They have very little to do with the comfort level in your home. It's a good practice to focus on the shell around your home. A well-sealed and insulated shell can play a big part in adequa…

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Episode 3: Intro to How Eric & Kyle Got into Home Performance 49:56

2+ y ago49:56

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In this third podcast episode, Eric and Kyle team up to discuss how they got into the industry, which leads to healthy conversations about air sealing, blower door testing, HERS Rating, the hospitality industry, and replacement windows. Join us to talk about building science and learn new ways to think about how you improve your home. Learn more at…

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Episode 2: How to Unlock Valuable HVAC Rebates in Maryland 16:42

2+ y ago16:42

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In this episode, we're shining a light on a little-known program that's making a big difference for Maryland homeowners. The Pepco Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program offers comprehensive energy audits and financial incentives to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient. Despite the program's potential to save homeowners hundre…

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Episode 1: 5 Unobvious Things You Can Do for A Cozier Home 17:01

3+ y ago17:01

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Fall is the time for not only pumpkin spice and raking leaves, but also to take the opportunity to button up a few key places around your home while the weather is nice. Learn about 5 things you can do around your house to make for a more comfortable winter and save energy at the same time! The 5 Things 1. Target Recessed Lights 2. Seal the Attic F…

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The Charge is on: the rush to secure nickel supply 16:58

3+ y ago16:58

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The automotive world has begun to make its big nickel move - and many mining companies are about to get very, very popular. Some of the world’s biggest nickel deposits are sitting undeveloped, waiting for the right partners (and the right money), to move forward. And while the big car companies have moved slowly up to now (that’s the nature of the …

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Innovation: The future of batteries 20:12

3+ y ago20:12

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Battery technology continues to get better and better - because our battery needs keep growing and growing. Now, as the EV revolution takes hold, demands on battery tech has never been higher. In this episode, we’ll look at the future of batteries and ask: what’s driving this surge in innovation; can battery tech meet the demands of an EV revolutio…

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EVs: Bring on the revolution 22:31

3+ y ago22:31

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Electric vehicles are the future – and the future is coming fast. By 2030, more than 50% of all new cars sold will be electric - and in that same time frame, the EV market is expected to quadruple to nearly 1 Trillion USD. But what’s most alarming is this: we’re just getting started. So, as the EV revolution goes full swing, can supply keep up with…

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Nickel Prices: What the $@#! just happened?!? 13:20

4y ago13:20

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Unprecedented doesn't begin to touch what happened. So the question is what happened? As a quick follow up to episode 3, we turned to Robert Morris to help answer this question and to give his point of view on what to expect for the future of nickel trading. Bob is an expert in base metals trading in markets and the former vice president of worldwi…

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Investing in Nickel: Betting on the EV boom 22:29

4y ago22:29

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The electric vehicle/battery revolution is here - and an auto industry that dates back more than 125 years is now being forced to change and adapt on an unprecedented scale. As the automotive world pivots, and supply chains are completely redefined, new “critical materials”, like Nickel, are being prioritised - while at the same time, “sustainabili…

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Nickel Mining: Searching For Sustainability 19:50

4y ago19:50

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As the world goes electric, we’re going to need a whole lot more nickel to build batteries - which means we’re also going to need a whole lot more nickel mining. In Episode 2, we learn how nickel mining can be done properly, relative to our net-zero goals. Sustainable mining has become a reality, built from necessity - and with the recent investmen…

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Nickel: The Key to Electrification 16:11

4y ago16:11

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Episode 1 provides a deep dive into the world of Nickel. You'll hear first-hand from industry experts why Nickel is the key to electrification; why it has the potential to empower the electric revolution; and how it can help ensure a cleaner, more sustainable, future - for everyone. In this episode, we talk with leading Nickel and battery expert Ke…

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The Charge Podcast - Introduction Trailer 2:24

4y ago2:24

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Learn more at The Charge Podcast. Follow us on LinkedIn & Twitter. The Charge is a Giga Metals Podcast. Produced by Podium Podcast Co.By Giga Metals