https://simplecast.com Texas Energy Lab We are dedicated to covering sustainability and innovation across the Lone Star State. Listen to interviews with Texas business and community leaders who are using 21st-century tools to reduce their environmental footprint and improve their profitability. Contact us at txenergylab@gmail.com for more information. Freedom Solar LLC en Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:15:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:26:22 +0000 https://txenergylab.com Texas Energy Lab https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/6710f0ff-8ebb-4994-aa42-a7e43c691c24/01d6e21d-80fe-4ec5-b004-b690d6ebcec7/3000x3000/1524671732-artwork.jpg?&aid=rss_feed https://txenergylab.com episodic We are dedicated to covering sustainability and innovation across the Lone Star State. Listen to interviews with Texas business and community leaders who are using 21st-century tools to reduce their environmental footprint and improve their profitability. Contact us at txenergylab@gmail.com for more information. Kyle Frazier no https://feeds.simplecast.com/0LNVD7UH texas energy lab, texas business, sustainability, innovation, environmental footprint, profitability, radio, podcast, commercial solar, solar power, green energy Sherren Harter sherren@freedomsolarpower.com 9fda9fab-dff9-44e0-bb15-a96226d25dda Season One Finale A season one finale host roundtable! Kyle Frazier, Tim Duffy, and Sherren Harter gather in our Austin studio for a recap of the inaugural season of Texas Energy Lab. We recount our favorite episodes, share what we've learned over the past year, and discuss what the future may hold for energy, sustainability, and season two.

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:15:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/d300147f-d300147f A season one finale host roundtable! Kyle Frazier, Tim Duffy, and Sherren Harter gather in our Austin studio for a recap of the inaugural season of Texas Energy Lab. We recount our favorite episodes, share what we've learned over the past year, and discuss what the future may hold for energy, sustainability, and season two.

]]> Season One Finale Sherren Harter 00:24:32 Hosts Kyle Frazier, Tim Duffy, and Sherren Harter recap the initial season of Texas Energy Lab by recounting our favorite episodes, sharing what we've learned over the past year, and discussing what we think may be ahead for energy, sustainability, and season two. Hosts Kyle Frazier, Tim Duffy, and Sherren Harter recap the initial season of Texas Energy Lab by recounting our favorite episodes, sharing what we've learned over the past year, and discussing what we think may be ahead for energy, sustainability, and season two. energy, texas energy lab, texas, sustainability no full 40 35d0ac30-75a1-4cd2-aaf9-af688f6c5cd9 Matt Whelan, RedLeaf Properties Matt Whelan, founding principal of Red Leaf Properties, specializes in bringing a community's vision to life. He is behind some of the most recognizable neighborhoods and urban mixed use developments in Austin, including Spanish Oaks, Mueller, and the transformation of Highland Mall with Austin Community College. Sustainability is core to his approach on every project.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:17:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/245f4c9c-245f4c9c Matt Whelan, founding principal of Red Leaf Properties, specializes in bringing a community's vision to life. He is behind some of the most recognizable neighborhoods and urban mixed use developments in Austin, including Spanish Oaks, Mueller, and the transformation of Highland Mall with Austin Community College. Sustainability is core to his approach on every project.

]]> Matt Whelan, RedLeaf Properties Sherren Harter 00:24:32 Matt Whelan has helped bring to life some of the most notable neighborhoods in Austin, including Spanish Oaks, Mueller, and Highland Mall. As the founding principal of RedLeaf Properties, he brings a forward-thinking sustainability approach to every redevelopment project. Matt Whelan has helped bring to life some of the most notable neighborhoods in Austin, including Spanish Oaks, Mueller, and Highland Mall. As the founding principal of RedLeaf Properties, he brings a forward-thinking sustainability approach to every redevelopment project. acc highland, highland mall, redleaf, urban infill, austin, mueller, spanish oaks, mixed use, matt whelan, redevelopment, sustainability no full 39 d3977e49-165a-4def-bc9f-454e13368c0e Jason Wills, American Campus Communities Jason Wills, CMO and former SVP of On-Campus Development at American Campus Communities, on why students are leading the way on sustainability, how ACC went on from its first project at Dobie Center near UT Austin to become a national sustainable leader with dozens of LEED projects from Hawai'I to the Northeast, and what the future may hold for sustainable student housing.

]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2019 16:07:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/2323528a-2323528a Jason Wills, CMO and former SVP of On-Campus Development at American Campus Communities, on why students are leading the way on sustainability, how ACC went on from its first project at Dobie Center near UT Austin to become a national sustainable leader with dozens of LEED projects from Hawai'I to the Northeast, and what the future may hold for sustainable student housing.

]]> Jason Wills, American Campus Communities Sherren Harter 00:26:28 Sustainability in Student Housing. Jason Wills, CMO of American Campus Communities, talks to us about ACC's growing portfolio of building and management projects across the U.S. and about the future of sustainable student communities. Sustainability in Student Housing. Jason Wills, CMO of American Campus Communities, talks to us about ACC's growing portfolio of building and management projects across the U.S. and about the future of sustainable student communities. leed, graywater, regionalism, student housing, american campus communities, recycling, net zero, solar photovoltaics, dobie austin, preservation, sustainability, composting, ut austin, acc, dobie center no full 38 816dbde6-dae2-444a-81dc-c4518608687e Caitlin Smith, Invenergy Caitlin Smith, Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Invenergy, explains how the company is investing in Texas, building new sustainable energy projects, creating jobs, and collaborating with stakeholders to create growth.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:05:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/60ee38e5-60ee38e5 Caitlin Smith, Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Invenergy, explains how the company is investing in Texas, building new sustainable energy projects, creating jobs, and collaborating with stakeholders to create growth.

]]> Caitlin Smith, Invenergy Sherren Harter 00:25:54 On job creation, legislative collaboration, and building more wind and solar energy in Texas with environmental attorney Caitlin Smith of Invenergy. On job creation, legislative collaboration, and building more wind and solar energy in Texas with environmental attorney Caitlin Smith of Invenergy. solar energy, sustainable energy, invenergy, texas legislature, wind energy, caitlin smith no full 37 fefa1d32-97dc-454f-afba-cc9b41d96c7d Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart, TXU Energy Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart oversee value added smart home services and renewable energy options for TXU Energy, one of the largest electricity providers in the state of Texas. They sit down with hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share details about TXU's bundled home services, iThermostat product, wind and solar energy plans, and Alexa skill for customer service, as well as what the future of smart homes and renewable energy in Texas may look like.

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/d5de72e2-d5de72e2 Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart oversee value added smart home services and renewable energy options for TXU Energy, one of the largest electricity providers in the state of Texas. They sit down with hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share details about TXU's bundled home services, iThermostat product, wind and solar energy plans, and Alexa skill for customer service, as well as what the future of smart homes and renewable energy in Texas may look like.

]]> Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart, TXU Energy Sherren Harter 00:23:36 Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart of TXU Energy talk about TXU's smart home and renewable energy options and what the future may hold. Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart of TXU Energy talk about TXU's smart home and renewable energy options and what the future may hold. net metering, smart home, txu energy, community solar, solar energy, txu, solar, green up, alexa, smart thermostat, ithermostat, wind energy no full 36 54c2a078-be27-48f0-b3fa-abf190c8e399 Todd Davidson, UT Energy Institute and Webber Energy Group Texas outdoorsman Todd Davidson, Ph.D., wants to solve big challenges, from the defense industry to entrepreneurial ventures to his current role at the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin and the Webber Energy Group. He explains the important role of electric vehicles in addressing climate change, how transportation and electricity are linked, and how decarbonizing the industrial sector is our next big challenge.

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:54:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/f6096069-f6096069 Texas outdoorsman Todd Davidson, Ph.D., wants to solve big challenges, from the defense industry to entrepreneurial ventures to his current role at the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin and the Webber Energy Group. He explains the important role of electric vehicles in addressing climate change, how transportation and electricity are linked, and how decarbonizing the industrial sector is our next big challenge.

]]> Todd Davidson, UT Energy Institute and Webber Energy Group Sherren Harter 00:24:18 Dr. Todd Davidson, Research Analyst at the UT Energy Institute and Webber Energy Group, talks about solving big climate change issues and creating a healthier future through our personal choices. Dr. Todd Davidson, Research Analyst at the UT Energy Institute and Webber Energy Group, talks about solving big climate change issues and creating a healthier future through our personal choices. climate change, decarbonization, ut energy institute, wind power, electric cars, ev, electricity, todd davidson, electric vehicles, industrial sector, solar power, webber energy group, university of texas at austin, transportation no full 35 5d4f743b-01b0-4617-8e9b-6578fb362f8f Voices of the Future: Kids on Sustainability Listen to this special episode to find out what Nimue (9), Preston (9), Sierra (9), Reed (6), and Weston (4) think about energy, sustainability, and what the future holds. These leaders of tomorrow share their thoughts about solar power, water conservation, electric vehicles, and robots.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:44:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/b13b8eb3-b13b8eb3 Listen to this special episode to find out what Nimue (9), Preston (9), Sierra (9), Reed (6), and Weston (4) think about energy, sustainability, and what the future holds. These leaders of tomorrow share their thoughts about solar power, water conservation, electric vehicles, and robots.

]]> Voices of the Future: Kids on Sustainability Sherren Harter 00:26:01 In this special episode, our panel of experts representing the next generation, five kids ranging in age from four to nine years old, predict the future and share their ideas for making electricity, water, and transportation more sustainable. In this special episode, our panel of experts representing the next generation, five kids ranging in age from four to nine years old, predict the future and share their ideas for making electricity, water, and transportation more sustainable. kids, transportation, electric vehicles, energy, solar power, electricity, waste reduction, ev, robot, children, tomorrow, water, energy, next generation, water conservation, sustainability, future no full 34 85b2c910-7a29-434d-97c5-afae81884769 Callie Taylor, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Callie Taylor is the Economic Development Director for Clean Technologies at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. She joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to explain why Austin is a clean tech hub, share Austin's secret to attracting businesses, and show us how Opportunity Austin 4.0 is creating a better future for the region.

]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2019 20:03:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/3463cc2f-3463cc2f Callie Taylor is the Economic Development Director for Clean Technologies at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. She joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to explain why Austin is a clean tech hub, share Austin's secret to attracting businesses, and show us how Opportunity Austin 4.0 is creating a better future for the region.

]]> Callie Taylor, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Sherren Harter 00:25:17 Callie Taylor of the Austin Chamber explains why Central Texas is a natural hub for clean tech and how Opportunity Austin 4.0 is creating a brighter future. Callie Taylor of the Austin Chamber explains why Central Texas is a natural hub for clean tech and how Opportunity Austin 4.0 is creating a brighter future. opportunity austin, economic development director, austin chamber, greater austin chamber of commerce, clean tech, clean technologies, opportunity austin 4.0, callie taylor no full 33 c4bd9c7d-8b0e-4d72-92fd-24ff167aa8df John Pitts Jr., Texas Star Alliance John Pitts, Jr., lobbyist at Texas Star Alliance, represents Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA) at the state legislature. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share the story of his career in public policy, give us the inside story on the Texas legislative process, and consider the future of energy policy in the Lone Star State.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:25:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/50c5a90d-50c5a90d John Pitts, Jr., lobbyist at Texas Star Alliance, represents Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA) at the state legislature. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share the story of his career in public policy, give us the inside story on the Texas legislative process, and consider the future of energy policy in the Lone Star State.

]]> John Pitts Jr., Texas Star Alliance Sherren Harter 00:25:04 John Pitts, Jr. of Texas Star Alliance represents Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA) at the state legislature and shares his perspective on the current and future state of Texas energy policy. John Pitts, Jr. of Texas Star Alliance represents Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA) at the state legislature and shares his perspective on the current and future state of Texas energy policy. energy policy, public policy, #txlege, treia, texas renewable energy industry association, texas star alliance, solar power, texas solar power association, tspa, texas legislature, texas state legislature no full 32 1a6045db-b21f-4b11-826a-5966bbe1ae5b Joshua Rhodes, Webber Energy Group and UT Energy Institute Native Texan Joshua Rhodes, Ph.D., is a Research Analyst at the Webber Energy Group and The University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute. Hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy chat with him about how electricity supply and demand can be better controlled to bring more wind and solar power onto the grid, address climate change, and lower energy costs for all consumers.

]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:47:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/bea1b00a-bea1b00a Native Texan Joshua Rhodes, Ph.D., is a Research Analyst at the Webber Energy Group and The University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute. Hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy chat with him about how electricity supply and demand can be better controlled to bring more wind and solar power onto the grid, address climate change, and lower energy costs for all consumers.

]]> Joshua Rhodes, Webber Energy Group and UT Energy Institute Sherren Harter 00:25:20 Dr. Joshua Rhodes, Research Analyst at the Webber Energy Group and Energy Institute, explains how careful management of electricity supply and demand on a smart grid can create a cleaner electricity mix and lower consumer costs. Dr. Joshua Rhodes, Research Analyst at the Webber Energy Group and Energy Institute, explains how careful management of electricity supply and demand on a smart grid can create a cleaner electricity mix and lower consumer costs. webber energy group, energy costs, wind power, climage change, university of texas at austin, electric grid, smart grid, solar power no full 31 ddbbd041-7d9a-4b71-a2ac-c485ca585619 Mike Haggerty, Thundercloud Subs Mike Haggerty has spent almost 30 years helping to grow Thundercloud Subs into an iconic Austin sandwich shop chain that numbers 30 stores, along with co-founders John Meddaugh and Andy Cotton. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to talk about the secrets to Thundercloud's success, their sustainability efforts including solar power and zero waste compliance, and how they give back to the community through the annual Turkey Trot race and “Give 5 to Mother Earth” campaign.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:32:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/5f1b5110-5f1b5110 Mike Haggerty has spent almost 30 years helping to grow Thundercloud Subs into an iconic Austin sandwich shop chain that numbers 30 stores, along with co-founders John Meddaugh and Andy Cotton. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to talk about the secrets to Thundercloud's success, their sustainability efforts including solar power and zero waste compliance, and how they give back to the community through the annual Turkey Trot race and “Give 5 to Mother Earth” campaign.

]]> Mike Haggerty, Thundercloud Subs Kyle Frazier 00:25:25 Mike Haggerty, co-owner of Thundercloud Subs in Austin, prepares a "fresh, fast, healthy" show this week, providing his insights about sandwiches, sustainability, and giving back. Mike Haggerty, co-owner of Thundercloud Subs in Austin, prepares a "fresh, fast, healthy" show this week, providing his insights about sandwiches, sustainability, and giving back. turkey trot, solar panels, zero waste, sustainability, fresh fast healthy, give 5 to mother earth, austin, city of austin, thundercloud subs, mike haggerty no full 30 fdb872bc-322f-4fa9-9d9a-2d1480804ace Drew Springer, Texas House of Representative The Honorable Drew Springer, Texas House of Representatives, joins us from Muenster in far North Texas to talk about the impact of renewable energy on rural communities in the geographically sprawling Texas House District 68 that he represents. He discusses macro issues like agricultural economics and job creation as well as personal insights such as the view from the top of a wind turbine nacelle and the light pollution from wind farms. Hosts McKay Proctor and Alex Van der Colff also learn more about tax considerations for renewable energy companies through Mr. Springer's work at Ryan LLC.

]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:46:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/541ee109-541ee109 The Honorable Drew Springer, Texas House of Representatives, joins us from Muenster in far North Texas to talk about the impact of renewable energy on rural communities in the geographically sprawling Texas House District 68 that he represents. He discusses macro issues like agricultural economics and job creation as well as personal insights such as the view from the top of a wind turbine nacelle and the light pollution from wind farms. Hosts McKay Proctor and Alex Van der Colff also learn more about tax considerations for renewable energy companies through Mr. Springer's work at Ryan LLC.

]]> Drew Springer, Texas House of Representative Sherren Harter 00:24:55 A perspective on alternative energy in rural North and West Texas. The Honorable Drew Springer, Texas House of Representatives, joins us to talk about the impact of a diverse energy mix on the communities he represents in Texas House District 68. A perspective on alternative energy in rural North and West Texas. The Honorable Drew Springer, Texas House of Representatives, joins us to talk about the impact of a diverse energy mix on the communities he represents in Texas House District 68. solar farm, energy mix, wind turbine, windmill, drew springer, solar power, job creation, renewable energy, wind farm, texas house of representatives, rural community, ryan llc, rural community, agricultural economics, tax consulting, wind energy no full 29 3542b69e-9a14-4d4c-84ab-b98ab58a9c5e Michael Sauder, Woodcraft and Woodtools of Texas, Ltd. Michael Sauder explains how he came to own all six Texas Woodcraft franchises in his second career as an entrepreneur, and he shares his perspective on building a sustainable future with solar power.

]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:57:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/7d84914f-7d84914f Michael Sauder explains how he came to own all six Texas Woodcraft franchises in his second career as an entrepreneur, and he shares his perspective on building a sustainable future with solar power.

]]> Michael Sauder, Woodcraft and Woodtools of Texas, Ltd. Kyle Frazier 00:25:16 Michael Sauder of Woodcraft Texas talks about building a second entrepreneurial career from his woodworking hobby, and explains how he is building his business with an eye toward the future using solar power. Michael Sauder of Woodcraft Texas talks about building a second entrepreneurial career from his woodworking hobby, and explains how he is building his business with an eye toward the future using solar power. sustainable, solar power, austin, woodcraft, entrepreneur, san antonio, texas small business, woodworking no full 28 06cf9195-0d21-4bca-8259-36164fa70204 Moses West, Paladin Water Technology Eliminating drought. Saving lives. An innovative atmospheric water generator uses less energy (and can be solar powered) to synthesize fresh water from the air. Retired Army Ranger Moses West, CEO of Paladin Water Technology and founder of Water Rescue Foundation, tells us how his patented technology is changing lives in Puerto Rico and elsewhere.

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2018 19:03:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/d257e101-d257e101 Eliminating drought. Saving lives. An innovative atmospheric water generator uses less energy (and can be solar powered) to synthesize fresh water from the air. Retired Army Ranger Moses West, CEO of Paladin Water Technology and founder of Water Rescue Foundation, tells us how his patented technology is changing lives in Puerto Rico and elsewhere.

]]> Moses West, Paladin Water Technology Kyle Frazier 00:26:31 Eliminating drought and saving lives. Moses West explains the origins and applications of his innovative atmospheric water generator, which is energy efficient and can be solar powered. Eliminating drought and saving lives. Moses West explains the origins and applications of his innovative atmospheric water generator, which is energy efficient and can be solar powered. water rescue foundation, paladin water technology, solar power, water crisis, energy efficient, drought, health, emergency response, innovative, moses west, agw contracting, water, puerto rico, army ranger no full 27 3e38499d-c09b-4924-b291-d39b6f695091 Leigh Christie, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce How do we ensure a healthy and sustainable economic future for Austin? Leigh Christie, Senior Vice President of Global Technology and Innovation at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, talks to us about bringing businesses to Texas and keeping them in the Austin region, attracting international investors, spotlighting diversity among our industries, and addressing the local topics that will most affect our city's future.

Photo by Carlos Delgado on Unsplash

]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:52:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/b3b8fed5-b3b8fed5 How do we ensure a healthy and sustainable economic future for Austin? Leigh Christie, Senior Vice President of Global Technology and Innovation at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, talks to us about bringing businesses to Texas and keeping them in the Austin region, attracting international investors, spotlighting diversity among our industries, and addressing the local topics that will most affect our city's future.

Photo by Carlos Delgado on Unsplash

]]> Leigh Christie, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Sherren Harter 00:23:20 How do we ensure a healthy and sustainable economic future for Austin? Leigh Christie of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce talks to us about introducing global investors to Austin at SXSW, the power of "Texas first", and the surprising diversity in Austin tech and innovation. How do we ensure a healthy and sustainable economic future for Austin? Leigh Christie of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce talks to us about introducing global investors to Austin at SXSW, the power of "Texas first", and the surprising diversity in Austin tech and innovation. economic growth, austin chamber of commerce, chamber of commerce, amazon hq2, south by southwest, austin business, sustainable growth, innovation, army futures command, technology, google austin, sxsw, texas business, leigh christie, capital factory no full 26 48d05a92-1c78-49bd-8948-42e1ca093285 Katie Ryan, WattTime Can 2 lines of code clean our electric grid? Katie Ryan, Director of Partnerships at WattTime, explains how choice and automation can increase the use of renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, and reduce emissions. This non-profit provides insights to homeowners, companies, and utilities about their energy usage and uses automated emissions reduction technology to optimize smart devices for both environmental impact and cost without compromising the user experience.

Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash

]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2018 19:58:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/08e308b8-08e308b8 Can 2 lines of code clean our electric grid? Katie Ryan, Director of Partnerships at WattTime, explains how choice and automation can increase the use of renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, and reduce emissions. This non-profit provides insights to homeowners, companies, and utilities about their energy usage and uses automated emissions reduction technology to optimize smart devices for both environmental impact and cost without compromising the user experience.

Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash

]]> Katie Ryan, WattTime Sherren Harter 00:24:35 Can 2 lines of code clean our electric grid? WattTime Director of Partnerships Katie Ryan explains how their simple solution enables energy choice and automates emissions reductions. Can 2 lines of code clean our electric grid? WattTime Director of Partnerships Katie Ryan explains how their simple solution enables energy choice and automates emissions reductions. carbon emissions, electric grid, energy choice, greenhouse gas emissions, non-profit, energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart devices, wind energy, reduce emissions, electricity grid, katie ryan, coal, power plant, sustainability, automation, watttime no full 25 c960ae28-14e6-409c-add8-e765e5a7f2bd Brian Ott, Nudge Design Austin-based landscape architect Brian Ott, cofounder of Nudge Design, explains how our perspective on landscape architecture is evolving in urban environments, the connection between our health and the outdoors, and the importance of water management in modern landscape design. He also shares details about two of his commercial landscape architecture firm's projects in downtown Austin: The Grove at Shoal Creek, a mixed-use development, and 600 Guadalupe, a high-rise with 40,000 square feet of rooftop gardens.

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:18:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/3152e622-3152e622 Austin-based landscape architect Brian Ott, cofounder of Nudge Design, explains how our perspective on landscape architecture is evolving in urban environments, the connection between our health and the outdoors, and the importance of water management in modern landscape design. He also shares details about two of his commercial landscape architecture firm's projects in downtown Austin: The Grove at Shoal Creek, a mixed-use development, and 600 Guadalupe, a high-rise with 40,000 square feet of rooftop gardens.

]]> Brian Ott, Nudge Design Kyle Frazier 00:24:28 Landscape architect Brian Ott, cofounder of Nudge Design, on how landscape architecture is evolving in urban environments, the connection between our health and the outdoors, and the importance of water management in modern landscape design. Landscape architect Brian Ott, cofounder of Nudge Design, on how landscape architecture is evolving in urban environments, the connection between our health and the outdoors, and the importance of water management in modern landscape design. landscape architect, landscape architecture, flood, green building, nudge design, water conservation, nature, water management, healthcare, rainwater harvesting, outdoors, outside, sustainability, design, brian ott, commercial landscape, drought, health no full 24 6d2692a6-0560-49b7-b492-c623049f4a44 Thomas Myers, SolarSno SolarSno is the first off-grid solar-powered shaved ice food trailer in Austin. Founder and owner Thomas Myers joins hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter to explain how his background as an entrepreneur and U.S. Marine prepared him to start SolarSno, how sustainability differentiates his small business to customers and makes it more profitable, and what the future holds.

Find SolarSno on Facebook and Instagram.

]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:39:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/8b6c1ac7-8b6c1ac7 SolarSno is the first off-grid solar-powered shaved ice food trailer in Austin. Founder and owner Thomas Myers joins hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter to explain how his background as an entrepreneur and U.S. Marine prepared him to start SolarSno, how sustainability differentiates his small business to customers and makes it more profitable, and what the future holds.

Find SolarSno on Facebook and Instagram.

]]> Thomas Myers, SolarSno Sherren Harter 00:26:19 SolarSno is the first off-grid solar-powered shaved ice food trailer in Austin. Founder and owner Thomas Myers tells us how it started and what the future holds for SolarSno. SolarSno is the first off-grid solar-powered shaved ice food trailer in Austin. Founder and owner Thomas Myers tells us how it started and what the future holds for SolarSno. battery, small business, texas, marines, snow cone, solar power, solar panels, solarsno, tesla, sustainability, shaved ice, off grid, entrepreneur, clean energy, austin, food truck, thomas myers, alternative energy, elon musk, solar energy no full 23 44d69ad8-97a3-4131-9001-2b00b05cd8fc Daniel Campos, Barkitecture If you love dogs and have an eye for design, you don’t want to miss Barkitecture! Daniel Campos is a board member and eight-year barkitect who tells us how everyone can enjoy this fun, oh-so-Austin, annual event that raises money for Bastrop Animal Rescue, Emancipet, and PALS (a Meals on Wheels Central Texas program). He also talks about some favorite designs from past years and the latest trends in sustainability and green building trends for doghouses.

]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:24:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/ea022192-ea022192 If you love dogs and have an eye for design, you don’t want to miss Barkitecture! Daniel Campos is a board member and eight-year barkitect who tells us how everyone can enjoy this fun, oh-so-Austin, annual event that raises money for Bastrop Animal Rescue, Emancipet, and PALS (a Meals on Wheels Central Texas program). He also talks about some favorite designs from past years and the latest trends in sustainability and green building trends for doghouses.

]]> Daniel Campos, Barkitecture Sherren Harter 00:24:32 Barkitecture Austin board member and barkitect Daniel Campos explains green building trends in doghouses including solar power and shares the details on the unique, can’t-miss annual fundraiser. Barkitecture Austin board member and barkitect Daniel Campos explains green building trends in doghouses including solar power and shares the details on the unique, can’t-miss annual fundraiser. universal design, aia, recycled materials, pet, architect, dogs, sustainability, austin, solar power, bastrop animal rescue, builder, pals, doghouse, architectural design, water collection, green building, emancipet, barkitecture, dog, meals on wheels no full 22 c9d006d1-0d11-42f3-be90-ea6d33c1e65c Paul Hobby, Part Two In our second episode with Paul Hobby of Genesis Park LP, we continue our conversation about energy in Texas. Paul talks with Kyle Frazier, Sherren Harter, and Bret Biggart about the tradeoffs of the various Texas electricity market structures, the future of Texas energy prices, the effect of low natural gas prices on wind and solar power adoption, and how he would approach a business investment in the solar power industry. We also ask Paul to comment on the effectiveness of solar tariffs, why solar photovoltaic (PV) beats concentrated solar power (CSP), whether the grid is here to stay, and what is driving the entry of Amazon and Google into the electricity industry.

]]> Tue, 9 Oct 2018 19:13:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/7dc6eecb-7dc6eecb In our second episode with Paul Hobby of Genesis Park LP, we continue our conversation about energy in Texas. Paul talks with Kyle Frazier, Sherren Harter, and Bret Biggart about the tradeoffs of the various Texas electricity market structures, the future of Texas energy prices, the effect of low natural gas prices on wind and solar power adoption, and how he would approach a business investment in the solar power industry. We also ask Paul to comment on the effectiveness of solar tariffs, why solar photovoltaic (PV) beats concentrated solar power (CSP), whether the grid is here to stay, and what is driving the entry of Amazon and Google into the electricity industry.

]]> Paul Hobby, Part Two Kyle Frazier 00:24:24 Texas Energy Topics, Part Two. Paul Hobby of Genesis Park LP continues our conversation about the Texas electricity market structure, the future of energy prices, and why low natural gas prices may do more for wind and solar power adoption today than renewable energy subsidies. Texas Energy Topics, Part Two. Paul Hobby of Genesis Park LP continues our conversation about the Texas electricity market structure, the future of energy prices, and why low natural gas prices may do more for wind and solar power adoption today than renewable energy subsidies. solar photovoltaic, google, solar energy, electric industry, power prices, amazon, solar power, energy cost, electric grid, renewable energy, cost of power, wind energy, ercot, yield curve, solar tariff, wind power, natural gas prices, electricity market no full 21 4cadad9c-89ad-4837-9653-19e9b04a6869 Paul Hobby, Part One All Things Energy – A Houston Perspective. Paul Hobby is the founding partner of Genesis Park LP, runs Texas Monthly, sits on the board of NRG, and has wide-ranging expertise on energy, media, and Texas politics. In the first of two episodes, Paul sits down with hosts Kyle Frazier, Sherren Harter, and guest host Bret Biggart from Freedom Solar Power. Their wide-ranging discussion covers Houston’s future as the Engineering (not just Energy) Capital of the World, and innovation at the intersection between water and energy. Plus, post-Harvey emergency preparedness, the net impact of fracking, the future of nuclear power in Texas, and why electric cars are the future.

]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2018 18:58:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/5dc5502d-5dc5502d All Things Energy – A Houston Perspective. Paul Hobby is the founding partner of Genesis Park LP, runs Texas Monthly, sits on the board of NRG, and has wide-ranging expertise on energy, media, and Texas politics. In the first of two episodes, Paul sits down with hosts Kyle Frazier, Sherren Harter, and guest host Bret Biggart from Freedom Solar Power. Their wide-ranging discussion covers Houston’s future as the Engineering (not just Energy) Capital of the World, and innovation at the intersection between water and energy. Plus, post-Harvey emergency preparedness, the net impact of fracking, the future of nuclear power in Texas, and why electric cars are the future.

]]> Paul Hobby, Part One Kyle Frazier 00:25:06 All Things Energy – A Houston Perspective. In the first of two episodes, Paul Hobby chats with us about his investment company Genesis Park LP, Houston’s future as the Engineering (not just Energy) Capital of the World, and innovation at the intersection between water and energy. All Things Energy – A Houston Perspective. In the first of two episodes, Paul Hobby chats with us about his investment company Genesis Park LP, Houston’s future as the Engineering (not just Energy) Capital of the World, and innovation at the intersection between water and energy. innovation, sustainability, energy, nrg, shale gas, texas monthly, nuclear power, ev, energy storage, paul hobby, private equity, hurricane harvey, fracking, hydrocarbon, houston, water and energy, media business, electric car, water, genesis park no full 20 e321cb32-5b4c-46b9-9de3-cb2f4a933eb0 Nicole Joslin and Marla Torrado, ACDDC Austin Community Design & Development Center (ACDDC) engages with communities and brings together partners to create affordable housing and sustainable environments. Executive Director Nicole Joslin and Program Coordinator Marla Torrado join hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to discuss strengthening the quality of life in our neighborhoods, empowering local residents, and ensuring equitable access to food, water, and energy. We talk about using integrated design thinking to rebuild after natural disasters, address displacement in rapidly growing cities, and create spaces that work for everyone.

]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:18:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/3ad57e78-3ad57e78 Austin Community Design & Development Center (ACDDC) engages with communities and brings together partners to create affordable housing and sustainable environments. Executive Director Nicole Joslin and Program Coordinator Marla Torrado join hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to discuss strengthening the quality of life in our neighborhoods, empowering local residents, and ensuring equitable access to food, water, and energy. We talk about using integrated design thinking to rebuild after natural disasters, address displacement in rapidly growing cities, and create spaces that work for everyone.

]]> Nicole Joslin and Marla Torrado, ACDDC Kyle Frazier 00:24:31 Nicole Joslin and Marla Torrado of ACDDC on strengthening communities through engagement, which is key to both rebuilding after natural disasters and ensuring affordable housing as cities grow. Nicole Joslin and Marla Torrado of ACDDC on strengthening communities through engagement, which is key to both rebuilding after natural disasters and ensuring affordable housing as cities grow. social justice, leed certification, architecture, design thinking, environmental justice, leed, sustainability, equity, disaster recovery, community development, gentrification, green building, solar panels, affordable housing no full 19 47d1a89d-0293-4d31-a7d4-1fed5fb7348f Beth Carroll, The Trail Foundation Growing Green Spaces in Urban Centers. The Trail Foundation (TTF), partners with the City of Austin to protect and enhance the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake). Beth Carroll, landscape architect and Project & Creative Director for TTF, chats with hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about the award-winning, sustainable bathrooms along Butler Trail, the Boardwalk that has become an integral part of downtown Austin, and the 15 projects TTF is taking on over the next five years as it celebrates its 15th anniversary. Solving the potty problem on the trail? Accommodating parks and transportation in the middle of downtown? Protecting green spaces amid population growth through public-private partnerships? Looking for inspiration in urban parks nationwide? We cover it all!

]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:36:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/181024c3-181024c3 Growing Green Spaces in Urban Centers. The Trail Foundation (TTF), partners with the City of Austin to protect and enhance the Ann and Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail on Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake). Beth Carroll, landscape architect and Project & Creative Director for TTF, chats with hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about the award-winning, sustainable bathrooms along Butler Trail, the Boardwalk that has become an integral part of downtown Austin, and the 15 projects TTF is taking on over the next five years as it celebrates its 15th anniversary. Solving the potty problem on the trail? Accommodating parks and transportation in the middle of downtown? Protecting green spaces amid population growth through public-private partnerships? Looking for inspiration in urban parks nationwide? We cover it all!

]]> Beth Carroll, The Trail Foundation Kyle Frazier 00:25:23 Growing Green Spaces in Urban Centers. Beth Carroll chats with us about the award-winning, sustainable bathrooms along the Butler Trail on Lady Bird Lake, the Boardwalk that has become an integral part of downtown Austin, and the 15 projects The Trail Foundation is taking on for its 15th anniversary. Growing Green Spaces in Urban Centers. Beth Carroll chats with us about the award-winning, sustainable bathrooms along the Butler Trail on Lady Bird Lake, the Boardwalk that has become an integral part of downtown Austin, and the 15 projects The Trail Foundation is taking on for its 15th anniversary. sustainability, transportation, austin park, boardwalk austin, the trail foundation, austin texas, town lake trail, lady bird lake, energy, town lake, johnson creek, festival beach, urban park, water, downtown, beth carroll no full 18 efad033d-43eb-4aab-b2aa-35cb94b2da91 Will Hardeman, Continental Auto Group Sustainability, community, and the future of cars with Will Hardeman of Continental Auto Group, which runs the First Texas Honda, Austin Subaru, Mercedes-Benz of Austin, and Austin INFINITI car dealerships. Will chats with hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about growing up in the family business, how the company approaches sustainability through solar power and water conservation, and his perspective about big-picture trends in the automotive industry including electric cars such as Tesla and self-driving cars.

]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:19:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/04fef8ab-04fef8ab Sustainability, community, and the future of cars with Will Hardeman of Continental Auto Group, which runs the First Texas Honda, Austin Subaru, Mercedes-Benz of Austin, and Austin INFINITI car dealerships. Will chats with hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about growing up in the family business, how the company approaches sustainability through solar power and water conservation, and his perspective about big-picture trends in the automotive industry including electric cars such as Tesla and self-driving cars.

]]> Will Hardeman, Continental Auto Group Kyle Frazier 00:24:33 Sustainability, Community, and the Future of Cars. Will Hardeman of Continental Auto Group chats with us about growing up in the family business, how the company approaches sustainability and community, and his perspective about big-picture trends in the automotive industry. Sustainability, Community, and the Future of Cars. Will Hardeman of Continental Auto Group chats with us about growing up in the family business, how the company approaches sustainability and community, and his perspective about big-picture trends in the automotive industry. community, electric car, solar power, water conservation, austin subaru, austin infiniti, continental auto group, sustainability, hybrid electric, self driving car, energy efficiency, first texas honda, mercedes benz of austin, austin, tesla, car dealer no full 17 4f0aece6-42ac-4603-bedc-786f9ef8950c Home Solar Panels Q&A with Aaron Heth and Kyle Frazier Austin homeowner Aaron Heth is considering solar panels for his home and has a lot of questions. Solar industry expert Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar Power has answers. Hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter moderate a Q&A discussion about home solar panels with Aaron and Kyle on this week's Texas Energy Lab.

]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:45:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/c1b5ab20-c1b5ab20 Austin homeowner Aaron Heth is considering solar panels for his home and has a lot of questions. Solar industry expert Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar Power has answers. Hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter moderate a Q&A discussion about home solar panels with Aaron and Kyle on this week's Texas Energy Lab.

]]> Home Solar Panels Q&A with Aaron Heth and Kyle Frazier Sherren Harter 00:24:34 Austin homeowner Aaron Heth is considering solar panels for his home and has a lot of questions. Solar industry expert Kyle Frazier has answers. Austin homeowner Aaron Heth is considering solar panels for his home and has a lot of questions. Solar industry expert Kyle Frazier has answers. solar power system, homeowners insurance, solar installer, austin, freedom solar power, home solar panels, san antonio, home solar power system cost, houston, solar panels for home cost, buy solar panels, hoa, solar power for home, solar battery storage no full 16 9aa996bc-471c-4cf1-8bdc-2a21de3b1aa6 Hunter Brown, Brown Distributing Company Hunter Brown explains how his dad’s purchase of a single Budweiser truck in 1962 has become the #1 beer distributor in Austin today. Brown Distributing Company is also a leader in environmental sustainability and community support. Hunter talks to hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about the company’s efforts to reduce costs and protect the environment with LED lighting, solar power from Freedom Solar, comprehensive recycling programs, and fleet management.

]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:38:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/11b98fe5-11b98fe5 Hunter Brown explains how his dad’s purchase of a single Budweiser truck in 1962 has become the #1 beer distributor in Austin today. Brown Distributing Company is also a leader in environmental sustainability and community support. Hunter talks to hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about the company’s efforts to reduce costs and protect the environment with LED lighting, solar power from Freedom Solar, comprehensive recycling programs, and fleet management.

]]> Hunter Brown, Brown Distributing Company Kyle Frazier 00:24:34 Hunter Brown shares how Brown Distributing Company, a family-owned market-leading beverage distributor is lowering costs and helping to protect the environment with LED lighting, solar power, comprehensive recycling programs, and fleet management. Hunter Brown shares how Brown Distributing Company, a family-owned market-leading beverage distributor is lowering costs and helping to protect the environment with LED lighting, solar power, comprehensive recycling programs, and fleet management. beverage distribution, recycling, natural gas fuel, beer distributor, renewable energy, led light, texas, commercial solar panels, austin, brown distributing company, led lighting, solar power, free, glass recycling, fleet management, anheuser-busch inbev no full 15 0aab608b-5f35-45c7-9bda-ba74bb1a7589 Erik Norwood and Zack Embry, CURB Erik Norwood, CURB Founder & CEO, and Zack Embry, Sales & Business Development, join us to explain how easy it is to make your house a smart home with this unique home energy intelligence solution that empowers homeowners to understand and control your energy usage. See why energy efficiency and solar panels are a perfect pair and learn more about how CURB is moving from monitoring to control through innovative partnerships with ABC Home & Commercial Services and Schneider Electric.

]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 22:33:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/d6bdfb39-d6bdfb39 Erik Norwood, CURB Founder & CEO, and Zack Embry, Sales & Business Development, join us to explain how easy it is to make your house a smart home with this unique home energy intelligence solution that empowers homeowners to understand and control your energy usage. See why energy efficiency and solar panels are a perfect pair and learn more about how CURB is moving from monitoring to control through innovative partnerships with ABC Home & Commercial Services and Schneider Electric.

]]> Erik Norwood and Zack Embry, CURB Kyle Frazier 00:24:34 Erik Norwood, CURB Founder & CEO, and Zack Embry, Sales & Business Development, join us to explain how easy it is to make your house a smart home with this unique home energy intelligence solution that empowers homeowners to understand and control your energy usage. They explain how energy efficiency intersects with solar panels and talk about they are shifting focus from monitoring to control through their partnerships with ABC Home & Commercial Services and Schneider Electric. Erik Norwood, CURB Founder & CEO, and Zack Embry, Sales & Business Development, join us to explain how easy it is to make your house a smart home with this unique home energy intelligence solution that empowers homeowners to understand and control your energy usage. They explain how energy efficiency intersects with solar panels and talk about they are shifting focus from monitoring to control through their partnerships with ABC Home & Commercial Services and Schneider Electric. home energy intelligence system, eco smart, energy efficiency, energy monitor, solar panels, energy conservation, schneider electric, smart home, green home, smart electrical panel, curb, energy curb, abc home and commercial, electricity usage, net zero no full 14 7d52c162-e8fe-4a8f-b6e6-cb3594d4623a Marc Richmond, Texas Green Realty Marc Richmond of Texas Green Realty and Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar Power explain how to understand and maximize the value of solar panels on your home.

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]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:08:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/b2fead24-b2fead24 Marc Richmond of Texas Green Realty and Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar Power explain how to understand and maximize the value of solar panels on your home.

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]]> Marc Richmond, Texas Green Realty Kyle Frazier 00:26:02 Marc Richmond of Texas Green Realty and Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar explain how to understand and maximize the value of solar panels on your home. Marc Richmond of Texas Green Realty and Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar explain how to understand and maximize the value of solar panels on your home. architect, green building, solar panel cost, solar valuation real estate, home resale value solar panels, financier, are solar panels worth it, builder, broker, real estate agent, green lender, home solar panels, appraiser no full 13 8b15e6a9-9d95-47e6-b8d2-ffc65e082466 Peter Rehme, Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Peter Rehme, the founder/owner/president/CEO of Rehme Steel Windows and Doors, tells hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres about discovering a passion for the metal arts, how he transitioned his tradecraft into a successful, thriving manufacturing business that handcrafts 100% American-made products using 100% net-zero solar power, and why his sustainability initiatives help his bottom line and desire to protect the environment.

]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:37:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/66e9330e-66e9330e Peter Rehme, the founder/owner/president/CEO of Rehme Steel Windows and Doors, tells hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres about discovering a passion for the metal arts, how he transitioned his tradecraft into a successful, thriving manufacturing business that handcrafts 100% American-made products using 100% net-zero solar power, and why his sustainability initiatives help his bottom line and desire to protect the environment.

]]> Peter Rehme, Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Kyle Frazier 00:26:25 Peter Rehme brings us his personal story of how a craftsman with a passion for the metal arts has created a thriving business that is 100% made-in-America and 100% net-zero solar-powered. Peter Rehme brings us his personal story of how a craftsman with a passion for the metal arts has created a thriving business that is 100% made-in-America and 100% net-zero solar-powered. craftsman, 100% american made, ironwork, metal arts, handmade, rehme steel, steel windows and doors, solar panels, net zero, sustainable, texas, green packaging, recycling, solar powered, made in the usa, builder, entrepreneurship, spicewood, sunpower no full 12 7b1a02cb-6f8f-4224-9b51-f104015ce9be Rance Clouse, Capsa Ventures Meet Rance Clouse, CEO of Capsa Ventures, whose innovation is continuously raising the bar on sustainability in the building and development industry. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres in the Texas Energy Lab studio to talk about his latest mixed-use project in East Austin Fourth &; why light gauge steel is not only more sustainable but also costs less and speeds the construction cycle compared to wood framing, where his passion for green building started, and what the future holds for his companies.

]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2018 13:22:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/9edb41c7-9edb41c7 Meet Rance Clouse, CEO of Capsa Ventures, whose innovation is continuously raising the bar on sustainability in the building and development industry. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres in the Texas Energy Lab studio to talk about his latest mixed-use project in East Austin Fourth &; why light gauge steel is not only more sustainable but also costs less and speeds the construction cycle compared to wood framing, where his passion for green building started, and what the future holds for his companies.

]]> Rance Clouse, Capsa Ventures Kyle Frazier 00:27:03 Rance Clouse, CEO of Capsa Ventures, is continuously raising the bar on sustainability in the building and development industry. He shares news from the frontier of green building and talks with us about his latest mixed-use project in East Austin (Fourth &). Rance Clouse, CEO of Capsa Ventures, is continuously raising the bar on sustainability in the building and development industry. He shares news from the frontier of green building and talks with us about his latest mixed-use project in East Austin (Fourth &). sustainability, live work space, energy efficiency, integrated design thinking, responsible building, urban development, solar power, green development, green building, eco-engineering, commercial solar panels, sustainable building design no full 11 62efc3d5-abf0-4776-84aa-6b6c526af2c8 The Natural Gardener Returns: Another Week with John Dromgoole John Dromgoole returns to the show to tell us what’s in season, explore the sustainability and energy efficiency of various plants, and explain what's up with the solar cashier at The Natural Gardener.

]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:23:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/80d042af-80d042af John Dromgoole returns to the show to tell us what’s in season, explore the sustainability and energy efficiency of various plants, and explain what's up with the solar cashier at The Natural Gardener.

]]> The Natural Gardener Returns: Another Week with John Dromgoole Sherren Harter 00:26:21 John Dromgoole returns to the show to tell us what’s in season now, help us explore the sustainability and energy efficiency of various plants, and explain what's up with the solar cashier at The Natural Gardener. John Dromgoole returns to the show to tell us what’s in season now, help us explore the sustainability and energy efficiency of various plants, and explain what's up with the solar cashier at The Natural Gardener. postage stamp garden, cast iron, john dromgoole, oak tree, children, the natural gardener austin, austin, garden, fall planting, solar cashier, betony, fruit orchard, sustainability, ugly hole, summer harvest, lady bird johnson wildflower center no full 10 2732431a-a574-4577-b55c-a4f5fba09c1a Reagan Redfern, Redfern Management Corp. Reagan Redfern of Redfern Management Corp. explains how business acumen and creative expression came together in the energy efficiency and green retrofit projects he has initiated on the two office buildings he manages in West Lake Hills, including a thermoplastic olefin (TPO) white reflective roof, solar panels, LED lighting, upgraded HVAC, smart thermostats, and a well system for irrigation.

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 23:29:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/215b2c8a-215b2c8a Reagan Redfern of Redfern Management Corp. explains how business acumen and creative expression came together in the energy efficiency and green retrofit projects he has initiated on the two office buildings he manages in West Lake Hills, including a thermoplastic olefin (TPO) white reflective roof, solar panels, LED lighting, upgraded HVAC, smart thermostats, and a well system for irrigation.

]]> Reagan Redfern, Redfern Management Corp. Sherren Harter 00:25:39 Reagan Redfern explains the energy efficiency and green retrofit projects he has initiated on his two office buildings in West Lake Hills, including a white reflective roof, solar panels, LED lighting, upgraded HVAC, smart thermostats, and a well system for irrigation. Reagan Redfern explains the energy efficiency and green retrofit projects he has initiated on his two office buildings in West Lake Hills, including a white reflective roof, solar panels, LED lighting, upgraded HVAC, smart thermostats, and a well system for irrigation. westlake oaks, austin, well system, freedom solar, west lake hills, tpo roof, abm, green retrofit, led lights, hvac, commercial solar panels, smart thermostat, energy efficiency no full 9 4312ae5f-4d1b-453b-8f4c-bb01a245a11c John Dromgoole, The Natural Gardener Homegrown organic gardening legend John Dromgoole stops by Texas Energy Lab to chat with hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter about the spirituality of sustainability, the simplicity of organic gardening success, and what you can discover when you visit The Natural Gardener in Austin.

]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:02:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/55d01417-55d01417 Homegrown organic gardening legend John Dromgoole stops by Texas Energy Lab to chat with hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter about the spirituality of sustainability, the simplicity of organic gardening success, and what you can discover when you visit The Natural Gardener in Austin.

]]> John Dromgoole, The Natural Gardener Sherren Harter 00:25:44 Homegrown organic gardening legend John Dromgoole stops by Texas Energy Lab to discuss the spirituality of sustainability, the simplicity of organic gardening success, and what you can discover at The Natural Gardener in Austin. Homegrown organic gardening legend John Dromgoole stops by Texas Energy Lab to discuss the spirituality of sustainability, the simplicity of organic gardening success, and what you can discover at The Natural Gardener in Austin. the natural gardener austin, horticulture, labyrinth, sustainability, san antonio, butterfly, trees, john dromgoole, landscaping, organic gardening, compost, laredo, vegetable garden, austin, business, plants, herbs, chickens, goats no full 8 7586cc20-bf12-4f24-90af-634c4d89ca11 Bobby Jenkins, ABC Home and Commercial Services Bobby Jenkins, the CEO of ABC Home and Commercial Services, has been a well-known Austin business leader for 35 years. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to discuss the value of following your customers' lead to create sustainable growth, the win-win scenario of protecting the environment and delivering effective solutions, and the importance of family – not only at home but also in his business and in the community.

]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2018 15:53:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/3a24f5e4-3a24f5e4 Bobby Jenkins, the CEO of ABC Home and Commercial Services, has been a well-known Austin business leader for 35 years. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to discuss the value of following your customers' lead to create sustainable growth, the win-win scenario of protecting the environment and delivering effective solutions, and the importance of family – not only at home but also in his business and in the community.

]]> Bobby Jenkins, ABC Home and Commercial Services Kyle Frazier 00:28:27 Bobby Jenkins, the CEO of ABC Home and Commercial Services, has been an Austin business leader for 35 years. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to talk about the importance of family – not only at home but also in his business and in the community. Bobby Jenkins, the CEO of ABC Home and Commercial Services, has been an Austin business leader for 35 years. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to talk about the importance of family – not only at home but also in his business and in the community. integrated pest management, a child's hope, commercial solar panels, composting, conservation, moss pieratt foundation, austin home services, solar power, abc home and commercial, commercial solar, water reclamation, tankless water heater, austin no full 7 6e6effa6-457f-4fc4-ab38-c5a89db8023b Charlie Hemmeline, Texas Solar Power Association Charlie Hemmeline, the Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Solar Power Association, joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres to discuss the state of the solar energy industry in the Lone Star State. They cover topics including the economics of solar in Texas, the California mandate for solar on new homes, import tariffs, the water-energy nexus, storage, microgrids, policy and politics, and what the future may hold.

]]> Tue, 29 May 2018 16:49:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/8501f319-8501f319 Charlie Hemmeline, the Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Solar Power Association, joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres to discuss the state of the solar energy industry in the Lone Star State. They cover topics including the economics of solar in Texas, the California mandate for solar on new homes, import tariffs, the water-energy nexus, storage, microgrids, policy and politics, and what the future may hold.

]]> Charlie Hemmeline, Texas Solar Power Association Kyle Frazier 00:24:35 Charlie Hemmeline, Executive Director of the Texas Solar Power Association, discusses the current state of the solar energy industry in the Lone Star State, policy and politics, and what the future may hold for Texas solar. Charlie Hemmeline, Executive Director of the Texas Solar Power Association, discusses the current state of the solar energy industry in the Lone Star State, policy and politics, and what the future may hold for Texas solar. solar power, residential solar, texas solar power association, solar energy, solar plus storage, commercial solar, microgrid, solar economics, water-energy nexus, utility scale solar no full 6 bcbb6dec-0341-41e5-9873-dc7694b823ba Alan Graham, Mobile Loaves & Fishes Hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres visit Community First! Village to interview Alan Graham, the Founder, CEO, and President of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. He shares his story and explains how he ended up living full-time at this unique and amazing “RV park on steroids” for the formerly homeless. He also describes some of the sustainability features that make Community First! Village so special – and why you should visit!

]]> Tue, 22 May 2018 17:18:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/da7b0f34-da7b0f34 Hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres visit Community First! Village to interview Alan Graham, the Founder, CEO, and President of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. He shares his story and explains how he ended up living full-time at this unique and amazing “RV park on steroids” for the formerly homeless. He also describes some of the sustainability features that make Community First! Village so special – and why you should visit!

]]> Alan Graham, Mobile Loaves & Fishes Kyle Frazier 00:25:31 Alan Graham of Mobile Loaves & Fishes explains how he came to live at Community First! Village in a home among the formerly homeless - and why you should visit! Alan Graham of Mobile Loaves & Fishes explains how he came to live at Community First! Village in a home among the formerly homeless - and why you should visit! solar panel array, alamo drafthouse, charles maund toyota, mobile loaves & fishes, rainwater collection, dogs, pets, freedom solar power, community works, green energy, alan graham, solar panels, community first village no full 5 6a363689-28ed-4d1b-942e-842a32d81bd2 Karen Magid, Huston-Tillotson University Dr. Karen Magid, Director of Sustainability and STEM at Huston-Tillotson University and the Co-Executive Director of The Dumpster Project, talks to hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about sustainability, environmental justice, and the power of student engagement.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2018 21:45:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/800db8f5-800db8f5 Dr. Karen Magid, Director of Sustainability and STEM at Huston-Tillotson University and the Co-Executive Director of The Dumpster Project, talks to hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about sustainability, environmental justice, and the power of student engagement.

]]> Karen Magid, Huston-Tillotson University Kyle Frazier 00:25:33 Karen Magid, Director of Sustainability and STEM at Huston-Tillotson University and the Co-Executive Director of The Dumpster, talks to us about sustainability, environmental justice, and the power of student engagement. Karen Magid, Director of Sustainability and STEM at Huston-Tillotson University and the Co-Executive Director of The Dumpster, talks to us about sustainability, environmental justice, and the power of student engagement. stem, environmental justice, karen magid, the dumpster project, sustainability, huston-tillotson university no full 4 f182c040-6eac-4f2d-bd83-1dd95e0b3962 Haroon Mirza, Laura Copelin, Peyton Gardner, Alex Seyer; "stone circle" Marfa This week we took Texas Energy Lab on the road for a special episode recorded in Marfa, Texas, where an ambitious new art installation called "stone circle" was just unveiled. Guest host Sherren Harter talks to Haroon Mirza, the artist; Laura Copelin and Peyton Gardner of Ballroom Marfa, which commissioned the work; and Alex Seyer of Freedom Solar, which donated a solar and battery system that powers the sculpture.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 13:40:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Sherren Harter) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/8295a095-8295a095 This week we took Texas Energy Lab on the road for a special episode recorded in Marfa, Texas, where an ambitious new art installation called "stone circle" was just unveiled. Guest host Sherren Harter talks to Haroon Mirza, the artist; Laura Copelin and Peyton Gardner of Ballroom Marfa, which commissioned the work; and Alex Seyer of Freedom Solar, which donated a solar and battery system that powers the sculpture.

]]> Haroon Mirza, Laura Copelin, Peyton Gardner, Alex Seyer; "stone circle" Marfa Sherren Harter 00:22:54 This week we were at the unveiling of an art installation called "stone circle" in Marfa, Texas. Host Sherren Harter interviews Haroon Mirza, the artist; Laura Copelin and Peyton Gardner of Ballroom Marfa, which commissioned the work; and Alex Seyer of Freedom Solar, which donated a solar and battery system that powers the sculpture. This week we were at the unveiling of an art installation called "stone circle" in Marfa, Texas. Host Sherren Harter interviews Haroon Mirza, the artist; Laura Copelin and Peyton Gardner of Ballroom Marfa, which commissioned the work; and Alex Seyer of Freedom Solar, which donated a solar and battery system that powers the sculpture. haroon mirza, solar power, stone circle, ballroom marfa, freedom solar, marfa no full 3 75815892-cbf1-4d65-9258-35f7c6586861 Adrian Buck and Bret Biggart, Freedom Solar Power Founder Adrian Buck and CEO Bret Biggart of Freedom Solar Power describe how they formed a 2+2=5 partnership that combined a love of solar and great customer service with an eye for a great business opportunity, explain how the early days working out of Adrian's house springboarded into winning business at five Whole Foods locations and thousands of customers all over Texas, and share some of their favorite projects such as the off-grid system for A Child's Hope orphanage in Haiti and the solar carport for Strictly Pediatrics, at the time the largest solar project in Central Texas.

]]> Tue, 1 May 2018 21:07:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/5ca90ee8-5ca90ee8 Founder Adrian Buck and CEO Bret Biggart of Freedom Solar Power describe how they formed a 2+2=5 partnership that combined a love of solar and great customer service with an eye for a great business opportunity, explain how the early days working out of Adrian's house springboarded into winning business at five Whole Foods locations and thousands of customers all over Texas, and share some of their favorite projects such as the off-grid system for A Child's Hope orphanage in Haiti and the solar carport for Strictly Pediatrics, at the time the largest solar project in Central Texas.

]]> Adrian Buck and Bret Biggart, Freedom Solar Power Kyle Frazier 00:25:44 Interview with Adrian Buck, Founder and Chief Installation Officer, and Bret Biggart, CEO. of Freedom Solar Power. Interview with Adrian Buck, Founder and Chief Installation Officer, and Bret Biggart, CEO. of Freedom Solar Power. entrepreneurship, bret biggart, whole foods, freedom solar power, strictly pediatrics, solar business, off-grid solar, adrian buck, a child's hope, solar carport no full 2 5193a83d-428f-4080-91d6-b61a1cf0b22f Ronda Rutledge, Sustainable Food Center In our first episode, hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres interview Ronda Rutledge, Executive Director of the Sustainable Food Center (SFC). Ronda explains her personal connection to SFC’s mission, the community-based programs they offer to improve food security and sustainability in Central Texas, and how they achieved a four-star rating through the Austin Energy Green Building program with solar power, rainwater catchment, and xeriscaping. Finally, she shared information about how to support SFC at their upcoming annual Farm to Plate fundraiser, which is happening on May 9th (tickets available here).

]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:05:00 +0000 sherren@freedomsolarpower.com (Kyle Frazier) https://texas-energy-lab-7e3f5e83.simplecast.com/episodes/50ed7c70-50ed7c70 In our first episode, hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres interview Ronda Rutledge, Executive Director of the Sustainable Food Center (SFC). Ronda explains her personal connection to SFC’s mission, the community-based programs they offer to improve food security and sustainability in Central Texas, and how they achieved a four-star rating through the Austin Energy Green Building program with solar power, rainwater catchment, and xeriscaping. Finally, she shared information about how to support SFC at their upcoming annual Farm to Plate fundraiser, which is happening on May 9th (tickets available here).

]]> Ronda Rutledge, Sustainable Food Center Kyle Frazier 00:28:04 On Earth Day, we sit down with Ronda Rutledge of the Sustainable Food Center to discuss sustainability and the connection between access to healthy food and the health of communities. On Earth Day, we sit down with Ronda Rutledge of the Sustainable Food Center to discuss sustainability and the connection between access to healthy food and the health of communities. nutrition, farmers market, farm to plate, sustainability, poverty, solar power, healthy cooking on a budget, green building, sustainable food, gardening, earth day no full 1