In this podcast, Andrea Johnson of Green Empowerment discusses their collaborative approach in providing renewable energy and clean water solutions to communities worldwide, emphasizing the transformative impact on health, socio-economic well-being, and resilience. Through inclusive partnerships and holistic approaches, Green Empowerment empowers c…

In this episode, we're joined by Tucker Perkins, CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing propane safety, training, and technology. Perkins shares PERC's pivotal role in various sectors, its governance structure, and the funding mechanism supporting its vital programs. Gain insights int…

In this episode, Conner and Ryan are joined by Carolina Ortega, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate sustainability. Carolina currently works at Milestone Environmental Services, where she is deeply involved in reshaping the paradigms surrounding the oil and gas industry and sustainability. Throughout the conversati…

In this episode Conner and Ryan chat with Won Moon, Business Development Manager of Amp Control. Amp Control. Amp Control is a behind the scenes software, making sure your EV charging experience is top-notch. From charging point operators to fleet managers and even vehicle manufacturers, Amp Control is all about creating a safe and reliable chargin…

On this episode of Watts Up, we dive into the world ofsustainable infrastructure with Will Greene, the mastermind behind Banyan Infrastructure's all-in-one software solution. Tune in to discover how Banyan is revolutionizing the management of sustainable infrastructure portfolios, simplifying processes, streamlining operations, and enabling scalabl…

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Chad Riley ofNelnet and his role working for years with cleantech innovation. In this episode, Chad shares firsthand experiences shaping the Cleantech landscape, revealing strategies for identifying and supporting groundbreaking ideas. From the Show: Nelnet Renewable Energy: nelnetenergy.com Innovation & …

In this episode, we explore the critical link between sustainability and the customer experience with Charlie Saginaw of Bodhi. As consumers demand eco-conscious choices, businesses are adapting their strategies to meet these expectations. We discuss why sustainability is vital for businesses, how companies align with customer values, and the innov…

In this eco-conscious episode, Marie and Conner delve into the essential topic of recycling management within the construction industry with experts Cassie & Dre Chattams. Join us as we explore innovative solutions, best practices, and the role of Chattams Logistics in promoting sustainability on construction sites.From the Show: Chattams Logistics…

In this episode we sit with Morgan Altizer and Cory Knoll to discuss the powerhouse tool that is Aurora. Hear about all the platform has to offer and real life examples of how the service will save your team time and resources. From the Show: - Aurora Solar: https://aurorasolar.com/ - Nelnet Renewable Energy: https://nelnetenergy.com/ - RE+ Septemb…

In this week's episode, we got the chance to meet with Adrienne Pierce, CEO of New Sun Road. We delve into their innovative approaches to sustainable energy. New Sun Road's representatives shared their vision for a greener future, emphasizing their commitment to developing advanced monitoring solutions for companies of all sizes to utilize. From th…

An oldie but goodie - In 2022, Marie and Conner spoke with Madalen Howard from the Coral Restoration Foundation in Key Largo Florida. Listen as Madalen discusses the Foundation and their efforts to grow and preserve coral. From the Show: https://www.coralrestoration.org/

Representative Ann Williams joins the Watts Up team to discuss her role in the passing of Illinois CEJA - Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. From the Show: Representative Ann Williams: http://www.repannwilliams.com/ Issues: http://www.repannwilliams.com/issues/

Marie and Conner tap into resident GRNE Solar expert, Travis Kepler on what it takes to design, engineer, install and maintain an off-grid solar array. From the Show: Sol-Ark Calculator: https://www.sol-ark.com/calculator/ Fortress Power Sizing Tool: https://www.fortresspower.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Fotress_Power_Sizing_Tool_V.2_-_Copy-1-1.z…

Co-Founder and CEO, Nikhil Vadhavkar of Raptor Maps joins us to discuss their innovative software. With the power of drones, Raptor Maps takes the care of solar assets to the skies. Their sophisticated software utilizes technology to help identify and monitor solar assets while providing users historical data to proactively identify potential issue…

Dustyn Thompson of the Sierra Club - Delaware Chapter joins this episode to discuss work that went into SB2 which overhauled the prior regulations of community solar within the state of Delaware. From the Show: Sierra Club, Delaware Chapter: https://www.sierraclub.org/delaware Find a Sierra Club Near You: https://www.sierraclub.org/ Delaware update…

Conner and Ryan speak with Chris Sterns, National Sales Director from Cascade Eco Minerals. Learn about CEM's process in recycling solar modules. From the Show: Website: https://www.cascadeecominerals.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cascade-eco-minerals?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company Please subscribe, tell a friend, and l…

During this week's Watts In the News, Conner & Ryan explore the plethora of battery technology news being released. From the Show: Engadget: www.engadget.com/what-if-your-next-electric-cars-body-was-also-its-battery-130013774.html Energy Storage News: https://www.energy-storage.news/news/mining-and-raw-material-sourcing-in-us-could-scale-up-as-batt…

Glen Brand, Solar United Neighbors and John Farrell, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, join Marie and Ryan to discuss their initiative, 30 Million Solar Homes. Don't forget to participate in National Day of Action on April 8. Learn more: https://www.30millionsolarhomes.org/events/ From the Show: GRNE Solar: www.grnesolar.com 30 Million Solar Homes…

We're back on the mics to share our research and knowledge about EV's. In this episode we talk EV history, mechanics, and the future. From the Show: Who Killed the Electric Car: www.amazon.com/Who-Killed-Electric-Martin-Sheen/dp/B07FZCD56S The History of the Electric Car: https://www.energy.gov/articles/history-electric-car Support the Watts Up Pod…

On the newest episode of Watts in the News, Ryan and Conner chat about the hot topics trending in the EV's. Articles from the Show: https://electrek.co/2021/02/11/tesla-connectors-over-600-evgo-electric-vehicle-charging-stations/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/19/business/rivian-tesla-electric-cars.html Support the Watts Up Podcast while supportin…

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

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.G…

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.thewoodstockindepen…

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 ge…

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…

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 Fr…

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.…

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 …

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.…

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.…

The Watts Up usuals, Marie and Ryan, are joined by fellow colleagues Eric Gronwick and Andrew Frum. On August 20, Governor Pritzker’s office released the “Putting Consumers & Climate First, Governor Pritzker’s Eight Principles for a Clean & Renewable Illinois Economy.” During Part I of this II-part series, we will be covering Principle's 1-4. Up Ne…

Marie and Ryan talk with 16-year solar industry veteran Cameron Stewart. Cameron is the Storage Application Engineer for the SolarEdge Energy Hub with Prism Technology. During this episode, we pick Cameron’s brain about the inverter gamechanger. We talk about how the Energy Hub works, how a system is designed, and how Cameron has seen the industry …

During this Watts in the News episode, Marie and Ryan discuss the concept of nixing plastic rings for a biodegradable option, renewable energy goals, and other ideas in the name of sustainability and renewable energy. From the Show: · No confirmation about the plastic rings patent. · Eco Six Pack Ring: https://www.e6pr.com/about-e6pr · Saltwater Br…

Since 2009, SunSpec Alliance has been spearheading the global education and compliance standards for developers, manufacturers, and service providers of the solar industry. Marie and Ryan are pleased to be joined by Tom Tansy, Chairman of SunSpec Alliance. We discuss various codes, mandates, and narrow focus on the Rapid Shutdown Alliance Standard …

We're back to bring you another Watts in the News (WITN). First up, we dive into the newest proposed bill the Moving Forward Act which extends the ITC plus much more to help the momentum of renewable energy across the nation. Then we get into hot news topics of proposed solar mandates for new homes across 10-states and the high cost of electricity …

Ryan and Marie bore into the topic of geothermal energy... get it? They cover everything from the geothermal technologies, innovations, cost, and more during this episode of Watts Up. 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 o…

Marie and Ryan are back on video talking about Watts in the News. Marie goes the outdoor route by sharing environmentally friendly pest control options for your home and garden. Ryan shares the incredible impact of switching to a green cement option. From the Show: List of Organic Pest Control Methods: https://www.gardeningchannel.com/10-organic-pe…

Ryan and Marie are joined by Conner and Andrew for a very special audio and video version of the Watts Up podcast. During this episode, this cast of characters has selected sustainable items from their own homes to share their function and impact. To find the video recording of this episode visit: https://youtu.be/Dy3vKoqipEc Please subscribe, tell…

We hope everyone is staying home and staying safe. During this Earth Day episode, Ryan and Marie bring you Watts in the News. We cover, big corporation recycling, diamond batteries, bugs, and innovations to reduce plastic waste. In this episode: Chipolte Glove Recycling: www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/chipotle-sustainability-revolution-bag-recycling-glov…

Ryan and Marie are pleased to be joined by Matthias Schaepers, Global Sustainability Manager at SMA America. When it comes to corporate social responsibility, SMA America has the process to success down to a science. Their KPI's for CSR run throughout the global company making the objectives a core value of each department. Before we speak with Mat…

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 t…

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 s…

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. To submit your show ideas and suggestions email: [email protected] or [email protected] Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or yo…

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…

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 Mitch…

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 th…

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. From the show: Wisdom Supply Co., www.wisdomsupplyco.com/ Instagram: @WisdomSu…

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. From the show: James Ellsmoor, [email protected] To Register for the Virtual Island Summit visit: www.islandinnovation.co/summit Twitter: @Jellsmoor LinkedIn: https://linkedi…

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 abou…

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 Please s…