Best Home Electrification Podcasts (2026)

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#718: Electrification, What Kind of Windows, and Uncomfortable Bonus Rooms 43:46

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Ian and Randy help Patrick respond to listener feedback about the best way to help clients and home electrification before taking questions about window construction and improving the comfort of a badly-built bonus room above a garage. Tune in to Episode 718 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Improving envelopes before new heatin…

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#717: Best of FHB Podcast, Volume 10 50:36

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In this best-of show the crew talks about cantilever decks, peel bond primers, the model Existing Building Code, post-frame buildings and effective collaboration between designers and builders. Tune in to Episode 717 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Rebuilding cantilevered decks with rotten joists Evectively controlling peeling…

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#716: Shop Foundations, Steam Showers, and Sealing a Brick Crawlspace 45:29

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Ian, Randy, and Patrick discuss home projects before addressing listener feedback about embodied carbon in new builds and Saddam Hussein's palaces before they taking questions about building steam showers and the right way to seal and insulate a brick crawlspace. Tune in to Episode 716 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Reducing …

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289: Salty AND Sweet? Desalination + Power Plants 36:23

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https://youtu.be/PA2Wc_pxZ6Y Matt and Sean talk about desalination and osmotic power production, plus your responses to our previous episodes. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Ocean's Invisible 15,000 TWh Goldmine https://youtu.be/kko09WIC6yc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (20:20) - - Desalina…

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The Home Warranty Mess: Caps, Claims & Confusion 1:03:00

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In Part Two of this massive conversation, Dean Bowen returns to unpack the most confusing, frustrating and misunderstood part of the building industry: Home Warranty Insurance in New South Wales.. why it exists, how it works, and why the system is failing both builders and homeowners. They get brutally honest about the bureaucratic mismanagement be…

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#715: Affordable Tools, Motivating Trade Workers, and Whole-House Dehumidifiers 55:20

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An anonymous listener outlines their company's strategy for attracting and retaining new hires. Josh reminds fellow FHB Podcast listeners about tool-lending libraries. Dan asks about the need for smart vapor retarders. Tim shares his experience dehumidifying his house with a simple system. Randy and Ian describe home projects and help Patrick addre…

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Big trouble in the small-scale battery rebate 53:30

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Smart Energy Council's David McElrea on why federal Labor must make some urgent changes to its super successful Cheaper Home Batteries scheme – and what those changes might be. Plus news of the week.By Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast

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288: Perovskite? All Right! 39:07

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https://youtu.be/HjYEgF598CI Matt and Sean talk about perovskite solar panels, silver prices, and other new (old) issues. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How This Perovskite Breakthrough Could Change Solar Forever https://youtu.be/8Eh9m4U7GGk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (22:00) - - Perovskite …

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The Truth About Builders Insurance: Costs, Claims & Cover You Actually Need 54:22

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Insurance is one of the biggest blind spots in the construction industry and often the most expensive. In this episode, Dean sits down with Dean Bowen, founder of DLB Insurance & Risk Solutions, to unpack what builders actually need to know about contract works, liability, claims, premiums, and the risks most policies never explain. From why premiu…

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#714: Lead Paint, Exterior Insulation, and Deck Ledger Condensation Control 37:21

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Dan Kolbert raises a lead paint red flag. Jeff wonders if a Bonfig wall is better for inexperienced crews. Andrew wonders if an insulated band joist behind a flashed ledger can dry. Grant and Mike Guertin help Patrick talk about editorial and home projects before addressing listener feedback and questions. Tune in to Episode 714 of the Fine Homebui…

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Powering the AI Era Sustainably: Breakthrough Climate Hardware Tech from 8 Innovators 31:54

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In this special year-end episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett explores how the rapid expansion of technology and data centers to support it is accelerating some of the most important climate tech breakthroughs of the decade. Dylan revisits insights from eight innovators shaping the future of grid capacity, renewable power, long-…

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Riding the home battery wave 53:59

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GoodWe's Dean Williamson gives an insider's view of the home battery boom, talks new products, and sends brand growth through to the keeper. Plus news of the week.By Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast

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287: AI’s Impact on our Electric Bills 30:51

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https://youtu.be/kWC8Cylbu5A Matt and Sean talk about the impact of AI on our electric bills and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How AI is Destroying Your Electric Bill https://youtu.be/n8m1BCzvGCA?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7oiN-erZtwugd0muTdQXnU (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (09:03) - - AI Costs Discussion YouTube version of the podcast…

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Electrification Explained: The 5 Key Pathways to Decarbonising Australian Homes with Saul Griffith 1:22:21

27d ago1:22:21

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Electrification seems to be the most practical, cost-effective pathway for Australian homes to cut emissions and save money. In this episode, Dean sits down with author, engineer and electrification advocate Saul Griffith to break down the real opportunities in front of us, and what we know is already working. They dig into the practical realities …

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#713: Insulation Problems, Septic Systems, and Slowing Thermal Bridging 56:06

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Ian, Grant and Patrick address reader comments and inquires. They first hear about extensive problems with foam insulation in the UK. Then they ponder why septic systems haven't kept up with the times. Finally they talk about the newest and previous versions of studs meant to reduce thermal bridging Tune in to Episode 713 of the Fine Homebuilding P…

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#14 Everything Electric: EV Batteries, Street Charging & Next-Gen Home Energy 29:58

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Recorded live at Everything Electric Melbourne, this special episode of the EV Charging Podcast takes you onto the show floor with Jeff Sykes and Dan Carson. Across a series of 3–5 minute interviews, they talk with innovators in: EV battery health testing On-street home charging for houses with no driveway Classic car EV conversions High-performanc…

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004 Low Carbon Concrete & Building Biology 1:06:38

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We’re back with Zara D'cotta from The Healthy Home to continue our chat about designing and building healthier homes. This time, the conversation takes an unexpected turn, when Zara raises some concerns about low-carbon concrete. As a builder who’s used Holcim’s EcoPact mixes on site, he digs deeper to separate myth from material fact. After Zara’s…

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#712: What Clients Want, Heat During Construction, and Enclosure Retrofit Sanity Check 50:00

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Doug says homeowners and home buyers worrying about the wrong things isn't new. Chris asks if reducing carbon in houses makes sense with AI's voracious energy consumption. Spenser wonders about ways to temporarily heat his job sites. Zach describes his comprehensive plan to redo his house's building envelope. Tune in to Episode 712 of the Fine Home…

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Circular Sanitation: How Human Waste Could Replace 25% of Global Fertiliser with Taylor Zehren 43:45

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Recycling human waste rarely makes the sustainability spotlight, yet our current recycling system flushes away 32 billion gallons of fresh water and the nutrients that could replace a quarter of global fertiliser demand. In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett speaks with Taylor Zehren, co-founder and CEO of Wasted, about h…

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Silicon, silver and sliding doors 52:45

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Neeraj Das from ElecSome on the huge economic and resource opportunity solar recycling presents for Australia – and how close we are to stuffing it up. Plus news of the week.By Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast

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286: Plastic Recycling Advancements 32:47

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https://youtu.be/t6Lc9WS60vA Matt and Sean talk about recycling plastic (will we ever get there?), simple home energy solutions (insulation!), and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Recycling Breakthrough That Doesn't Need Sorting https://youtu.be/D9Hd4KMoxds (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (16:21) - - Plastic Recycling Discussio…

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003 Building Healthier Homes: What the Industry’s Getting Wrong 56:55

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Concrete and carbon get all the airtime, but over the next two weeks, we zoom in on the indoor environment. In part one of this chat, Dean talks with building biologist Zara D'Cotta about the five pillars of a healthy home (air, light, water, low-EMF, low-tox), what NCC 2022 condensation changes really mean on site, and the simple design choices th…

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#711: Training Ex-Military for Trade Work, Questioning Carbon, and Where's the Sheathing? 1:02:58

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Grant learns about military veterans joining the local construction workforce with help from the Department of Defense. Josh Salinger and Grant help Brian address listener feedback and questions. They also talk about Josh's new Fine Homebuilding course called A Homeowner's Guide to a Durable, Efficient, Comfortable Home. Tune in to Episode 711 of t…

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The Shameless Plug Episode 9: Thor Denmark 45:22

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In this special episode of The Shameless Plug, Saul is in San Francisco to meet up with his friend Thor Denmark. Thor has transformed his “forever car,” a 1966 Beetle that ran on petrol for six decades, into a clean, lithium-powered classic ready for the next hundred years. Saul joins him in his own electrified 1957 Fiat Multipla, a six-seat Italia…

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002 Are Solar and Batteries Reshaping the Future of Energy? 1:10:57

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From coal loaders to clean energy, Finn Peacock’s journey mirrors Australia’s shift toward renewables. In this episode, Dean sits down with the founder of SolarQuotes.com to unpack what’s really happening in the solar and battery space, and what builders, architects and homeowners need to know right now. They cover: Finn’s path from electrical engi…

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#710: Windows With Exterior Insulation, Double-Stud Walls, and Basement Remodeling 54:51

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Responding to an attendee who wants to share his experience at the Summit, Brian asks Ian and Randy what they liked about the event, and what they didn't. The crew shares their preferred details for installing windows in walls with continuous exterior insulation and opinions on insulating double-stud walls. We try to help a listener who is refinish…

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Would you like electrification with that? 59:48

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Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel on how Australia must take a smorgasbord approach to home energy to make the most of Labor's free solar plan. Plus, news of the week.By Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast

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285: Heat Pump It Up! Geothermal 2 Years Later 35:40

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https://youtu.be/FmTo8ZkfZ68 Matt and Sean talk about Matt’s geothermal heat pump experience, digging wells, and the meaning of “young.” Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How My Geothermal Heat Pump Really Performed (2 Years) https://youtu.be/DTb7TKJzr5g?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro (05:22) - - Feedback (17…

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001 How Low Carbon concrete Mixes Are Changing the Game 1:07:02

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Concrete might be the backbone of our built environment, but it’s also one of the world’s biggest emitters. In this episode, Dean sits down with Dylan Viviers from Holcim to unpack how low carbon concrete is reshaping the construction industry from the ground up. They dig into: What low-carbon concrete actually is (and how it performs on site) Bust…

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#709: Trade Careers, Faulty Fire Alarms, and Windows in Masonry 42:06

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Accountant Austin shares thoughts on trade work. Ian's smoke detectors are waking him up at night. Will wonders if his windows are detailed correctly. Brian and Grant help Patrick share listener feedback, answer their questions and talk about housing affordability. Grant discusses an editorial assignment that looks at affordable windows. Brian desc…

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The Future of Clean Shipping: How Methanol Fuel Cells Are Decarbonising Maritime Transport 49:04

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Decarbonizing maritime shipping is critical for a sustainable future, but conventional engines and fuel systems have long been a bottleneck. Anders Korsgaard and his team at Blue World Technologies are on track to change that. Join Dylan Garrett on this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, as he welcomes Anders Korsgaard, Founder and CEO of Blue W…

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#13 Rohan Smith | Chargefox: The Software Powering Australia’s Public EV Charging 34:53

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Chargefox Head of Partner Success Rohan Smith joins us to unpack how Australia’s largest EV charging app turns a fragmented hardware landscape into a simple, reliable driver experience. We trace Rohan’s journey (AGL → DNSP trials → RACV → Chargefox) and dig into the platform choices behind public charging that just works: OCPP-based interoperabilit…

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#708: Controlling Indoor Humidity, Swelling Hardwood Flooring, and ERV vs. HRV 48:11

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Patrick, Ian and Randy talk about humidity control and whole house ventilation in this HVAC-themed episode. Guy, Doug, and Josh share experiences with maintaining comfortable and house-friendly humidity levels. Matt asks about his tenting hardwood floor. Home moisture consultant Guy share insights on humidity control in low-load houses. Doug's Colo…

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284: Shocking Zinc Battery News 39:25

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https://youtu.be/Xx9sCiVZxJ4 Matt and Sean talk about a change in what research says is good for zinc batteries, and more topics from last week's episode. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Surprising Battery Discovery No One Saw Coming https://youtu.be/GRumW9JzGbc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback…

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#707: Off-Grid in Arizona, Architectural Salvage, and What is Natural Building 55:43

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Steve provides an update on his planned Arizona home. David shares his tale of basement flooding. Kit asks what's good to get at architectural salvage yards and what isn't. Rob asks about water management and window placement in a lime-plaster wall. Ian, Grant and Patrick help Patrick address listener comments and questions. Tune in to Episode 707 …

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The community that built its own renewable grid 31:28

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Kait Williamson from Flow Power on how one Victorian town built its own green power solution from the ground up.By Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast

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Smart Electrical Panels: Avoiding $25K Upgrades to Enable Home Electrification with Arch Rao 54:16

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Updating home electrification is key to a sustainable future, but outdated electrical infrastructure has long been a bottleneck. Arch Rao and Span are out to change that. Join Dylan Garrett on this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, as he welcomes Arch Rao, Founder and CEO of SPAN, to discuss how his company is reinventing the humble electrical …

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The Shameless Plug Episode 8: Sarah Aubrey 44:00

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Actor and electrification advocate Sarah Aubrey joins The Shameless Plug to share how she ditched gas, embraced solar, and went viral turning her Sydney home fully electric. Hosts Saul Griffith and Fiona Whitelaw dive into Sarah’s journey from making home energy upgrades to internet fame, her battles with trolls, and why electrifying your home can …