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      <title>Learning the Different Approaches to Sustainability: Insights from a Building Engineer</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>You can connect with guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiersten-washle/">Kiersten Washle on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Follow the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/energy-sense-podcast/">Energy Sense Podcast on LinkedIn</a> and subscribe in your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss an episode.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Kiersten Washle, Chris Rawlings)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can connect with guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiersten-washle/">Kiersten Washle on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Follow the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/energy-sense-podcast/">Energy Sense Podcast on LinkedIn</a> and subscribe in your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss an episode.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:summary>Join host Chris Rawlings on Energy Sense as he sits down with building engineer Kiersten Washle to uncover insights into sustainability and energy efficiency. Washle is a portfolio energy and sustainability manager for D.C.-based JLL.

Washle holds  LFA, CEM, LEED Green Associate and ActiveScore AP certifications, with a degree in systems engineering and sustainability, a master&apos;s degree in engineering management and an MBA. She works to collaborate with building owners, utility companies, and third parties to benchmark, analyze, and design new and retrofitted high-performance buildings. 

In her conversation with Rawlings, Washle highlights the significance of clear goals like ESG, net zero, data analysis and goal setting. The episode explores strategies for building efficiency, including energy conservation, carbon offset, and renewable energy options. Washle also sheds light on the financial considerations and incentives that impact decision-making. Tune in to learn about tailored approaches for sustainable building operations.

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[00:02:22] Civil engineer turned systems analyst, sustainability advocate.
[00:05:16] Initial conversation with building owners: goals, baseline, sustainability, efficiency, net zero.
[00:08:52] Data-driven energy conservation and resiliency.
[00:12:03] New role at JLL, sustainability manager.
[00:14:00] Building operations, focus on sustainability, efficiency.
[00:16:07] Data gathering for building optimization projects.
[00:19:21] Analyze green building affordability with clients.
[00:22:56] Simplify data for energy rate analysis.
[00:25:15] Big fan of AE, trends in sustainability.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Join host Chris Rawlings on Energy Sense as he sits down with building engineer Kiersten Washle to uncover insights into sustainability and energy efficiency. Washle is a portfolio energy and sustainability manager for D.C.-based JLL.

Washle holds  LFA, CEM, LEED Green Associate and ActiveScore AP certifications, with a degree in systems engineering and sustainability, a master&apos;s degree in engineering management and an MBA. She works to collaborate with building owners, utility companies, and third parties to benchmark, analyze, and design new and retrofitted high-performance buildings. 

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[00:02:22] Civil engineer turned systems analyst, sustainability advocate.
[00:05:16] Initial conversation with building owners: goals, baseline, sustainability, efficiency, net zero.
[00:08:52] Data-driven energy conservation and resiliency.
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[00:16:07] Data gathering for building optimization projects.
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<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Molly Shutt, Chris Rawlings)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[00:00:00] ESG investing: $4 trillion ESG-related public funds</p><p>[00:03:17] ESG investing for positive impact.</p><p>[00:05:00] ESG investing: Quantifying risk, opportunity.</p><p>[00:06:32] Explore ESG funds for sustainability.</p><p>[00:09:36] ESG investing: European push, US customer demand.</p><p>[00:11:31] Net zero commitment: underpromise, overdeliver.</p><p>[00:18:34] Improving quality of life.</p><p>[00:22:07] Money for energy efficiency programs.</p><p>[00:24:30] Energy transition: thoughtful, common sense approach.</p><p>[00:26:20] Motivating green energy engagement and savings.</p><p> </p><p>You can connect with guest <a href="linkedin.com/in/molly-shutt-9bb0839b">Molly Shutt on LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>00:00:04 Reviewing energy industry trends.</p><p>00:02:25 Economy shifts access to capital.</p><p>00:04:55 Government contracting, energy efficiency, growth, hiring.</p><p>00:09:55 Uplift, empower, network, learn: DOD SkillBridge.</p><p>00:13:12 Energy industry frustration: slow progress.</p><p>00:15:16 Bringing team together to execute.</p><p>00:16:51 AI streamlines data analysis.</p><p>00:19:09 LED lighting expertise for businesses.</p><p>00:22:03 Growing energy podcast in '24.</p><p>00:22:22 Business lighting specialist help needed.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for listening to Energy Sense. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Jan 2024 19:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>00:00:04 Reviewing energy industry trends.</p><p>00:02:25 Economy shifts access to capital.</p><p>00:04:55 Government contracting, energy efficiency, growth, hiring.</p><p>00:09:55 Uplift, empower, network, learn: DOD SkillBridge.</p><p>00:13:12 Energy industry frustration: slow progress.</p><p>00:15:16 Bringing team together to execute.</p><p>00:16:51 AI streamlines data analysis.</p><p>00:19:09 LED lighting expertise for businesses.</p><p>00:22:03 Growing energy podcast in '24.</p><p>00:22:22 Business lighting specialist help needed.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for listening to Energy Sense. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>What stood out for the energy industry in 2023 — and what&apos;s next? On this year-end episode of Energy Sense, Jason Roop interviews Chris Rawlings, Chief Energy Officer of Bowerbird Energy. They discuss the trends, challenges and headlines in the energy industry. Chris talks about the company&apos;s growth, the challenges of recruiting and staffing, and how small businesses are adapting to economic conditions. They also discuss LED lighting, Artificial Intelligence in the energy industry, the Inflation Reduction Act — and what&apos;s ahead for 2024.</itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Find out more about the Virginia Values Veterans program at dvsv3.com, and get info on the Virginia SkillBridge program mentioned in this episode <a href="https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/military-education-and-workforce-initiative">here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Jason Roop, Chris Rawlings)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Find out more about the Virginia Values Veterans program at dvsv3.com, and get info on the Virginia SkillBridge program mentioned in this episode <a href="https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/education-employment/military-education-and-workforce-initiative">here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>Unlocking the Power of Professional Services in the Energy Industry</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>On this episode of Energy Sense, Bowerbird CEO Chris Rawlings and Jason Roop discuss the importance of professional services in the energy industry. They explain how Bowerbird Energy provided a solution to a private equity group and the need for energy engineers to bridge the gap between professional engineering companies and tradesman contractors. Additionally, they discuss the SkillBridge Internship Program and the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program, which offers grants and support to companies that hire veterans and military spouses — and paid internships to veterans who are transitioning to civilian careers.</itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>You can follow guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbazilian/">Morgan Bazilian on LinkedIn</a>. Find more information on the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines at payneinstitute.mines.edu.</p><p> </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Morgan Bazilian, Chris Rawlings)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/energy-security-with-guest-morgan-bazilian-director-of-the-payne-institute-at-the-colorado-school-of-mines-710xMXNN</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>You can follow guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbazilian/">Morgan Bazilian on LinkedIn</a>. Find more information on the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines at payneinstitute.mines.edu.</p><p> </p>
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      <itunes:title>Energy Security, Critical Minerals, and Energy Policy w/ Guest Dr. Morgan Bazilian, Colorado School of Mines</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>You can <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0aEj4JpjA">watch our video about the solar thermal project at Langley AFB here</a>.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/solar-thermal-solutions-at-langley-air-force-base-vMkeWfuc</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz0aEj4JpjA">watch our video about the solar thermal project at Langley AFB here</a>.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>Solar Thermal Energy Savings for the Air Force</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>On this episode of Energy Sense, Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings and Jason Roop discuss the company&apos;s biggest design/build government project to date — a solar thermal installation at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia.

The mission of the project, managed by Bowerbird Energy, was to transition the Shellbank Recreation and Fitness Center from traditional natural gas-fired hot water heaters to an innovative solar thermal system, which produced renewable electricity and used the sun to heat the domestic hot water.

Chris and Jason discuss the importance of quality control, project management, creative problem-solving, and engineering solutions that reduce the fitness center&apos;s carbon footprint while saving energy. Project partners included Dominguez Design-Build, SunDrum Solar, and Energy Control Company.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Energy Sense, Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings and Jason Roop discuss the company&apos;s biggest design/build government project to date — a solar thermal installation at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia.

The mission of the project, managed by Bowerbird Energy, was to transition the Shellbank Recreation and Fitness Center from traditional natural gas-fired hot water heaters to an innovative solar thermal system, which produced renewable electricity and used the sun to heat the domestic hot water.

Chris and Jason discuss the importance of quality control, project management, creative problem-solving, and engineering solutions that reduce the fitness center&apos;s carbon footprint while saving energy. Project partners included Dominguez Design-Build, SunDrum Solar, and Energy Control Company.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>How a Nonprofit Unites Businesses and Communities for Carbon Reduction at the Local Level</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Find more information on the Charlottesville, Virginia-based <a href="https://theclimatecollaborative.org/">Community Climate Collaborative</a> at theclimatecollaborative.org.</p><p>You can connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/coles-jennings-157875b/">Coles Jennings on LinkedIn</a> and email him at coles@theclimatecollaborative.org.</p><p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Coles Jennings, Chris Rawlings)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-a-nonprofit-unites-businesses-and-communities-for-carbon-reduction-at-the-local-level-xjk8_wng</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Find more information on the Charlottesville, Virginia-based <a href="https://theclimatecollaborative.org/">Community Climate Collaborative</a> at theclimatecollaborative.org.</p><p>You can connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/coles-jennings-157875b/">Coles Jennings on LinkedIn</a> and email him at coles@theclimatecollaborative.org.</p><p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>How a Nonprofit Unites Businesses and Communities for Carbon Reduction at the Local Level</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>On this episode of Energy Sense, host Chris Rawlings of Bowerbird Energy interviews Coles Jennings, the director of corporate sustainability at the Community Climate Collaborative (C3). They delve into the work of C3, and how the nonprofit brings together businesses and communities to foster carbon reduction at the local level. Coles shares how C3 works with businesses to reduce energy usage and emissions, emphasizing the return on investment. They also discuss C3’s interest in expanding its efforts to other cities, tailoring solutions to different types of businesses, and finding common ground to address carbon reduction.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Energy Sense, host Chris Rawlings of Bowerbird Energy interviews Coles Jennings, the director of corporate sustainability at the Community Climate Collaborative (C3). They delve into the work of C3, and how the nonprofit brings together businesses and communities to foster carbon reduction at the local level. Coles shares how C3 works with businesses to reduce energy usage and emissions, emphasizing the return on investment. They also discuss C3’s interest in expanding its efforts to other cities, tailoring solutions to different types of businesses, and finding common ground to address carbon reduction.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Harnessing Solar Power for RVs and Van Life: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living on the Open Road</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>How Much Power Do You Need? <a href="https://rvsolarconnections.com/rv-solar-energy-audit/">You can find the RV Solar Connections Energy Audit Calculator here</a>.</p><p>You can connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caza-gomis/">Caza Gomis on LinkedIn</a> and get more info on RV Solar Connections at <a href="https://rvsolarconnections.com/">rvsolarconnections.com</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Jun 2023 13:49:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Caza Gomis, Chris Rawlings)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/harnessing-solar-power-for-rvs-and-van-life-renewable-energy-and-sustainable-living-on-the-open-road-phpMrIj_</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How Much Power Do You Need? <a href="https://rvsolarconnections.com/rv-solar-energy-audit/">You can find the RV Solar Connections Energy Audit Calculator here</a>.</p><p>You can connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caza-gomis/">Caza Gomis on LinkedIn</a> and get more info on RV Solar Connections at <a href="https://rvsolarconnections.com/">rvsolarconnections.com</a>.</p><p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>Harnessing Solar Power for RVs and Van Life: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living on the Open Road</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Get ready to see more solar panels on the move. More of them are popping up on campers, vans and trailers with the increasing popularity of green travel. People are enjoying the freedom and adventure of life on the road — whether it&apos;s a short-term vacation or a long-term lifestyle. And they want renewable energy along for the ride.

To learn more about the trend and technology, host Chris Rawlings of Bowerbird Energy talks with Caza Gomis, an Off Grid Energy Specialist for RV Solar Connections. His Denver-based business designs renewable energy systems and supports installation partners across the country working on RVs, vans, tiny homes and other off-grid adventures.

We discuss the engineering needed to optimize solar for these purposes, including benefits, limitations and costs. Listen to find out what to need to know before you invest in solar for your RV.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Get ready to see more solar panels on the move. More of them are popping up on campers, vans and trailers with the increasing popularity of green travel. People are enjoying the freedom and adventure of life on the road — whether it&apos;s a short-term vacation or a long-term lifestyle. And they want renewable energy along for the ride.

To learn more about the trend and technology, host Chris Rawlings of Bowerbird Energy talks with Caza Gomis, an Off Grid Energy Specialist for RV Solar Connections. His Denver-based business designs renewable energy systems and supports installation partners across the country working on RVs, vans, tiny homes and other off-grid adventures.

We discuss the engineering needed to optimize solar for these purposes, including benefits, limitations and costs. Listen to find out what to need to know before you invest in solar for your RV.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 16:53:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Jason Roop, Chris Rawlings)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-start-landing-energy-contracts-with-the-government-4qNFkLeD</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:summary>Getting into government contracting can be intimidating. But one of the biggest keys to success might surprise you. Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings shares how his company grew its government contracting business — along with some tips, insight and resources that could help you.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Getting into government contracting can be intimidating. But one of the biggest keys to success might surprise you. Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings shares how his company grew its government contracting business — along with some tips, insight and resources that could help you.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. For more information on Coastal Wind Services, visit <a href="https://www.coastalwindservices.com/">coastalwindservices.com</a>. Follow Coastal Wind Services President <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mullins1/">Kyle Mullins on LinkedIn</a>. Reach him by email at kylemullins@coastalwindservices.com.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 5 Apr 2023 16:14:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Kyle Mullins, Chris Rawlings)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. For more information on Coastal Wind Services, visit <a href="https://www.coastalwindservices.com/">coastalwindservices.com</a>. Follow Coastal Wind Services President <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mullins1/">Kyle Mullins on LinkedIn</a>. Reach him by email at kylemullins@coastalwindservices.com.</p><p>Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>.</p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>How to Participate in the Energy Business Without Getting Lost in Climate Politics</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/indoor-environmental-quality-microgrids-and-ev-charging-and-solar-in-sports-yhCCVHuk</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-year-in-review-2022-bowerbird-energy-ceo-chris-rawlings-discusses-entrepreneurship-energy-and-design-build-construction-91ixTvkL</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>A Year In Review 2022: Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings Discusses Entrepreneurship, Energy and Design-Build Construction</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can find out more about <a href="https://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org/">Lynnhaven River NOW</a> and connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-shiflet-17969299">Pearl Business Coordinator Stacey Shiflet here on LinkedIn</a>. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings invites you to join his efforts to support the innovative research and bold initiatives of the American Heart Association that save and improve lives. Your donation of any amount can help people live longer, healthier lives. Please consider giving today: <a href="https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartBall/FDA-FoundersAffiliate?px=24280414&pg=personal&fr_id=7950">Click Here to Help Me Save and Change Lives.</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Stacey Shiflet, Chris Rawlings)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/local-sustainability-how-lynnhaven-river-now-provides-community-connection-dwd7UhhR</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can find out more about <a href="https://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org/">Lynnhaven River NOW</a> and connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-shiflet-17969299">Pearl Business Coordinator Stacey Shiflet here on LinkedIn</a>. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings invites you to join his efforts to support the innovative research and bold initiatives of the American Heart Association that save and improve lives. Your donation of any amount can help people live longer, healthier lives. Please consider giving today: <a href="https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartBall/FDA-FoundersAffiliate?px=24280414&pg=personal&fr_id=7950">Click Here to Help Me Save and Change Lives.</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Local Sustainability: How Lynnhaven River NOW Provides Community Connection</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can reach <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-conner-p-e-pmp-09b2a9b/">Eric Conner on LinkedIn</a> and learn more about <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dominion-energys-largest-battery-storage-pilot-project-now-operational-301595094.html">Dominion's battery storage project here</a>. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings invites you to join his efforts to support the innovative research and bold initiatives of the American Heart Association that save and improve lives. Your donation of any amount can help people live longer, healthier lives. Please consider giving today: <a href="https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartBall/FDA-FoundersAffiliate?px=24280414&pg=personal&fr_id=7950">Click Here to Help Me Save and Change Lives.</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Eric Conner, Chris Rawlings)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/power-grid-assets-utility-scale-battery-storage-renewables-B_lO8MmV</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at <a href="mailto:info@bowerbirdenergy.com">info@bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. </p><p>You can reach <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-conner-p-e-pmp-09b2a9b/">Eric Conner on LinkedIn</a> and learn more about <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dominion-energys-largest-battery-storage-pilot-project-now-operational-301595094.html">Dominion's battery storage project here</a>. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings invites you to join his efforts to support the innovative research and bold initiatives of the American Heart Association that save and improve lives. Your donation of any amount can help people live longer, healthier lives. Please consider giving today: <a href="https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartBall/FDA-FoundersAffiliate?px=24280414&pg=personal&fr_id=7950">Click Here to Help Me Save and Change Lives.</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Grid Assets: Utility Scale Battery Storage and Renewables</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>We&apos;re talking battery storage with Dominion Energy&apos;s Eric Conner, Manager Generation Projects (Generation Construction) here in Virginia. Eric oversaw the utility&apos;s largest operational battery energy storage pilot project, which was energized in the summer. Host Chris Rawlings asks Eric about the project&apos;s origins, the benefits of these utility scale assets, challenges faced and lessons learned during construction. </itunes:subtitle>
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<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 5 Oct 2022 16:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at info@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p><p>You can reach <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/herbdwyer">Herbert Dwyer of EMPEQ on LinkedIn</a>. America needs to decarbonize 7,800 buildings every day for the next 28 years if we are to reach our 2050 climate goals. The first step in each of these projects is on-site data collection regarding existing infrastructure. EMPEQ’s SaaS product increases the efficiency of this initial benchmarking process by up to 80%.</p><p>Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings invites you to join his efforts to support the innovative research and bold initiatives of the American Heart Association that save and improve lives. Your donation of any amount can help people live longer, healthier lives. Please consider giving today: <a href="https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartBall/FDA-FoundersAffiliate?px=24280414&pg=personal&fr_id=7950">Click Here to Help Me Save and Change Lives.</a></p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Energy Engineering: Using AI and Advanced Technology</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at info@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Dave Belote, Greg Douquet, Ann Loomis, Jason Roop)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at info@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Advanced Energy and National Security Panel Discussion: Part 2</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>The U.S. advanced energy sector and its connection with national security has been sparking policy discussions and leading headlines around the world. We share excerpts from a panel discussion focusing on current events, Virginia clean energy and the relationship of veterans to the energy sector.   

Energy Sense podcast host Chris Rawlings, a Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow, former U.S. Marine and the CEO of Bowerbird Energy Contractors, joins:

- Col. Dave Belote, USAF (Ret.), Former F-16 Pilot and Managing Partner and CEO of DARE Strategies LLC
- Col. Greg Douquet, USMC (Ret.), Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Red Duke Strategies, LLC
- Ann Loomis, Vice President of Federal Affairs, Dominion Energy, and former chief of staff to Virginia Sen. John Warner.

Panel Discussion was recorded May 25, 2022. Sponsors included Atlantic Council Veterans Advanced Energy Project, Dominion Energy, Bowerbird Energy Contractors, E2 and the Virginia Energy Workforce Consortium.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The U.S. advanced energy sector and its connection with national security has been sparking policy discussions and leading headlines around the world. We share excerpts from a panel discussion focusing on current events, Virginia clean energy and the relationship of veterans to the energy sector.   

Energy Sense podcast host Chris Rawlings, a Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow, former U.S. Marine and the CEO of Bowerbird Energy Contractors, joins:

- Col. Dave Belote, USAF (Ret.), Former F-16 Pilot and Managing Partner and CEO of DARE Strategies LLC
- Col. Greg Douquet, USMC (Ret.), Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Red Duke Strategies, LLC
- Ann Loomis, Vice President of Federal Affairs, Dominion Energy, and former chief of staff to Virginia Sen. John Warner.

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      <title>Advanced Energy and National Security Panel Discussion: Part 1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at info@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Dave Belote, Greg Douquet, Ann Loomis, Bob Keefe, Jason Roop)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/advanced-energy-and-national-security-panel-discussion-part-1-0b0qlYS9</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at info@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Advanced Energy and National Security Panel Discussion: Part 1</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Chris Rawlings, Dave Belote, Greg Douquet, Ann Loomis, Bob Keefe, Jason Roop</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The U.S. advanced energy sector and its connection with national security has been sparking policy discussions and leading headlines around the world. We share excerpts from a panel discussion focusing on current events, Virginia clean energy and the relationship of veterans to the energy sector.   

Energy Sense podcast host Chris Rawlings, a Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow, former U.S. Marine and the CEO of Bowerbird Energy Contractors, joins:

- Col. Dave Belote, USAF (Ret.), Former F-16 Pilot and Managing Partner and CEO of DARE Strategies LLC
- Col. Greg Douquet, USMC (Ret.), Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Red Duke Strategies, LLC
- Ann Loomis, Vice President of Federal Affairs, Dominion Energy, and former chief of staff to Virginia Sen. John Warner.

We also hear from Bob Keefe, executive director of E2 and author of the new book “Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle To Save Our Planet.&quot; 

Panel Discussion was recorded May 25, 2022. Sponsors included Atlantic Council Veterans Advanced Energy Project, Dominion Energy, Bowerbird Energy Contractors, E2 and the Virginia Energy Workforce Consortium.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The U.S. advanced energy sector and its connection with national security has been sparking policy discussions and leading headlines around the world. We share excerpts from a panel discussion focusing on current events, Virginia clean energy and the relationship of veterans to the energy sector.   

Energy Sense podcast host Chris Rawlings, a Veterans Advanced Energy Fellow, former U.S. Marine and the CEO of Bowerbird Energy Contractors, joins:

- Col. Dave Belote, USAF (Ret.), Former F-16 Pilot and Managing Partner and CEO of DARE Strategies LLC
- Col. Greg Douquet, USMC (Ret.), Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Red Duke Strategies, LLC
- Ann Loomis, Vice President of Federal Affairs, Dominion Energy, and former chief of staff to Virginia Sen. John Warner.

We also hear from Bob Keefe, executive director of E2 and author of the new book “Climatenomics: Washington, Wall Street and the Economic Battle To Save Our Planet.&quot; 

Panel Discussion was recorded May 25, 2022. Sponsors included Atlantic Council Veterans Advanced Energy Project, Dominion Energy, Bowerbird Energy Contractors, E2 and the Virginia Energy Workforce Consortium.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at info@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/energy-contracting-entrepreneurship-evolution-and-opportunities-in-the-new-year-with-bowerbird-energy-ceo-chris-rawlings-Qa5d_o_D</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at info@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Energy Contracting: Entrepreneurship, Evolution and Opportunities in the New Year with Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>What&apos;s on the horizon for energy contracting in 2022? Bowerbird Energy started as an LED lighting company eight years ago. This year it launched a new brand and mission as a contractor offering energy efficiency, renewable energy, EV charging, energy monitoring and M.E.P contracting solutions. Founder Chris Rawlings discusses his company&apos;s evolution, why he made the change and what he learned along the way.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What&apos;s on the horizon for energy contracting in 2022? Bowerbird Energy started as an LED lighting company eight years ago. This year it launched a new brand and mission as a contractor offering energy efficiency, renewable energy, EV charging, energy monitoring and M.E.P contracting solutions. Founder Chris Rawlings discusses his company&apos;s evolution, why he made the change and what he learned along the way.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Find Virginia PACE Authority online at <a href="https://virginiapace.com/">virginiapace.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at rawlings@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Abby Johnson, Chris Rawlings)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at <a href="https://bowerbirdenergy.com/">bowerbirdenergy.com</a>. Find Virginia PACE Authority online at <a href="https://virginiapace.com/">virginiapace.com</a>. Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests and future episode topics of Energy Sense at rawlings@bowerbirdenergy.com. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/bowerbirdenergy">Twitter</a>.</p>
<p><p><a href="https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/">Subscribe to the Energy Sense Podcast and find all episodes here</a>.</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Host Chris Rawlings, CEO of Bowerbird Energy, welcomes guest Abby Johnson, executive director of the Virginia PACE Authority. They explore the role of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy and resiliency improvements on commercial and multifamily properties.

They highlight some of the misconceptions behind C-PACE financing, and Johnson discusses how important it is, why it works, and where it&apos;s best suited to succeed.

Johnson also serves on the boards of Virginia Housing Authority and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, and shares her passion for reaching tenants and residents of affordable housing with energy efficient technology and solutions.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Host Chris Rawlings, CEO of Bowerbird Energy, welcomes guest Abby Johnson, executive director of the Virginia PACE Authority. They explore the role of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy and resiliency improvements on commercial and multifamily properties.

They highlight some of the misconceptions behind C-PACE financing, and Johnson discusses how important it is, why it works, and where it&apos;s best suited to succeed.

Johnson also serves on the boards of Virginia Housing Authority and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, and shares her passion for reaching tenants and residents of affordable housing with energy efficient technology and solutions.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2021 00:29:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (J.C. Kibbey, Chris Rawlings)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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Kibbey analyzes and advocates for policies to advance clean, equitable energy and a healthy climate. He grew up in a community with several coal plants, and is passionate about charting a just transition away from fossil fuels.

They discuss how policy can be prioritized to support energy efficiency and topics such as infrastructure and technology. When it comes to infrastructure, Kibbey says we need to build a lot more transmission: “Where transmission goes, renewable energy, jobs and economic growth follow.&quot;
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>Energy Headlines: A Look at Infrastructure, Controlled Environment Agriculture and Other Industry Newsmakers</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 20:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Dane Acton, Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>Energy Monitoring: How Capturing Data Solves Real World Problems</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>FREE RESOURCE: </strong>Updated Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/ventilation.html">"Ventilation in Schools and Childcare Programs: How to Use CDC Building Recommendations in Your Setting."</a></p><p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Mar 2021 18:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>FREE RESOURCE: </strong>Updated Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/ventilation.html">"Ventilation in Schools and Childcare Programs: How to Use CDC Building Recommendations in Your Setting."</a></p><p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>School Air Quality: Ventilation, Filtration, Purification — and What to Consider for a Safer Reopening</itunes:title>
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How can they improve indoor air quality through ventilation, filtration and purification? What&apos;s the difference between Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization and Germicidal Ultraviolet Light (UVC)? What can be done about old HVAC systems?

In this episode of Energy Sense, Chief Energy Officer Chris Rawlings of Bowerbird Energy breaks down where to start, what questions to ask and who can provide answers. It’s time to put together a plan based on technology, science and engineering — and the health of all who walk through the doors of school.</itunes:summary>
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How can they improve indoor air quality through ventilation, filtration and purification? What&apos;s the difference between Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization and Germicidal Ultraviolet Light (UVC)? What can be done about old HVAC systems?

In this episode of Energy Sense, Chief Energy Officer Chris Rawlings of Bowerbird Energy breaks down where to start, what questions to ask and who can provide answers. It’s time to put together a plan based on technology, science and engineering — and the health of all who walk through the doors of school.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p><p>You can discover more about 510 Architects at <a href="https://510architects.com/">510architects.com</a> and follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-white-005864a/">John White on LinkedIn</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, John White)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/green-building-design-mGApSzEL</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>.</p><p>You can discover more about 510 Architects at <a href="https://510architects.com/">510architects.com</a> and follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-white-005864a/">John White on LinkedIn</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>Green Building Design: An Architect and Builder Perspective on Energy Efficiency</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of the Energy Sense Podcast, we sit down with John White from 510 Architects. John has an extensive background in C&amp;I building and design and has recently seen accelerated success with his family firm, 510 Architects, with his wife, Heather. Perspectives from developers, designers and builders give energy service providers a unique insight from the &quot;ground-up process,&quot; including green building design, sustainable purchasing and master planning, &quot;green&quot; accreditation&apos;s such as LEED, WELL, fitWELL and others. </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/senseware-co">Senseware on LinkedIn</a> and learn more about the company at <a href="www.senseware.co">Senseware.co</a>. </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Serene Almomen, Chris Rawlings)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/senseware-TdBY4Q9A</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/senseware-co">Senseware on LinkedIn</a> and learn more about the company at <a href="www.senseware.co">Senseware.co</a>. </p>
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      <itunes:summary>Host Chris Rawlings of Bowerbird Energy interviews guest Serene Almomen, the CEO and co-founder of Senseware. Her company is an IoT platform that captures energy and air quality building data. Almomen holds a Ph.D. degree in IT and is a certified PMP, SCM, ITIL, and SCJP. In building Senseware from the ground up, Almomen found a niche group of building owners, engineers, contractors and energy consultants that were at a disadvantage by not having wireless, instant access to real-time facility and site data. Almomen worked to provide these folks with a modern IoT-enabled technological solution to an age-old issue in an industry that was previously ignored by the IoT sector—the commercial and industrial real estate industry. Today, she continues to monitor the IoT landscape for opportunities and is known for pushing her team to stay one step ahead of the competition. Almomen has filed and received 11 patents for her work at Senseware and was named as one of the Forbes 50 list of women-led startups who crush tech.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Host Chris Rawlings of Bowerbird Energy interviews guest Serene Almomen, the CEO and co-founder of Senseware. Her company is an IoT platform that captures energy and air quality building data. Almomen holds a Ph.D. degree in IT and is a certified PMP, SCM, ITIL, and SCJP. In building Senseware from the ground up, Almomen found a niche group of building owners, engineers, contractors and energy consultants that were at a disadvantage by not having wireless, instant access to real-time facility and site data. Almomen worked to provide these folks with a modern IoT-enabled technological solution to an age-old issue in an industry that was previously ignored by the IoT sector—the commercial and industrial real estate industry. Today, she continues to monitor the IoT landscape for opportunities and is known for pushing her team to stay one step ahead of the competition. Almomen has filed and received 11 patents for her work at Senseware and was named as one of the Forbes 50 list of women-led startups who crush tech.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrogermisch">Dan Misch on LinkedIn</a> and learn more about <a href="www.vetsenergyproject.org">the Veterans Advanced Energy Project</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Dan Misch)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/national-security-and-energy-8mKBiUbm</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veteranled/">Chris Rawlings on LinkedIn</a> and Bowerbird Energy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bowerbirdenergy/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnQnltvIH3OX-MaW1P9jZQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bowerbirdenergy/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisrawlings4">Twitter</a>. You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrogermisch">Dan Misch on LinkedIn</a> and learn more about <a href="www.vetsenergyproject.org">the Veterans Advanced Energy Project</a>.</p>
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      <itunes:title>National Security and Energy: How They Align, and Why Veterans Are Drawn to the Energy Industry</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/monadajani/">Mona Dajani on LinkedIn</a> and learn more about <a href="https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/mona-dajani.html">her legal practice here</a>. </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2020 16:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Mona Dajani)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-WAH2t7Yc</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/monadajani/">Mona Dajani on LinkedIn</a> and learn more about <a href="https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/mona-dajani.html">her legal practice here</a>. </p>
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      <itunes:title>Legal Counsel Discusses Global Energy Industry: Investments, Divestments, Hydrogen, SPAC&apos;s and more.</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>On this episode of the Energy Sense Podcast, Mona Dajani, J.D, P.E, MBA, discusses the global energy industry and its&apos; upward trend backed by financial investments in technology and a commitment to a clean energy economy. Mona&apos;s vast and global experience in the energy industry provides a unique insight for our listeners and an understanding of the &quot;top-bottom view&quot; so businesses can better position themselves for growth. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Energy Sense Podcast, Mona Dajani, J.D, P.E, MBA, discusses the global energy industry and its&apos; upward trend backed by financial investments in technology and a commitment to a clean energy economy. Mona&apos;s vast and global experience in the energy industry provides a unique insight for our listeners and an understanding of the &quot;top-bottom view&quot; so businesses can better position themselves for growth. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>renewable energy, energy, veteran led, clean energy, energy efficiency</itunes:keywords>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseaharnish/">Chelsea Harnish on LinkedIn</a> and visit the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council at <a href="https://vaeec.org/">VAEEC.org</a>. </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chelsea Harnish, Chris Rawlings)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/virginia-clean-economy-act-what-it-means-for-business-big-utilities-and-the-clean-energy-industry-pCAiLtPX</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseaharnish/">Chelsea Harnish on LinkedIn</a> and visit the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council at <a href="https://vaeec.org/">VAEEC.org</a>. </p>
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      <itunes:title>Virginia Clean Economy Act: What It Means for Business, Big Utilities and the Clean Energy Industry</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Virginia recently enacted the Virginia Clean Economy Act, transformative legislation that paves the way for Virginia to reach a goal of zero carbon emissions by 2045. One of the groups instrumental in its passage was the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, led by our guest, Executive Director Chelsea Harnish. She discusses what she learned in advocating for the legislation, how it will help transform the energy efficiency industry — and what comes next. Chris and Chelsea also discuss the intersection of health and energy efficiency.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Virginia recently enacted the Virginia Clean Economy Act, transformative legislation that paves the way for Virginia to reach a goal of zero carbon emissions by 2045. One of the groups instrumental in its passage was the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, led by our guest, Executive Director Chelsea Harnish. She discusses what she learned in advocating for the legislation, how it will help transform the energy efficiency industry — and what comes next. Chris and Chelsea also discuss the intersection of health and energy efficiency.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-kellam-178013b/">Matt Kellam on LinkedIn</a>. </p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2020 16:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Matt Kellam)</author>
      <link>https://energy-sense-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-energy-efficiency-workforce-why-companies-are-looking-to-the-military-as-a-pipeline-for-talent-c863jGYh</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com . You can follow guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-kellam-178013b/">Matt Kellam on LinkedIn</a>. </p>
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      <itunes:title>The Energy Efficiency Workforce: Why Companies Are Looking to the Military as a Pipeline for Talent</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>The military is an important source of talent for the energy efficiency industry. How are energy employers and transitioning veterans connecting? What makes them such a good match? And what do big energy utilities look for in supplier diversity? Bowerbird Energy Chief Energy Officer Chris Rawlings discusses trends in veteran transition with guest Matt Kellam, the Military and Recruitment Program Coordinator for Dominion Energy. Matt is a former U.S. Marine who has more than 20 years of staffing and workforce development experience.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The military is an important source of talent for the energy efficiency industry. How are energy employers and transitioning veterans connecting? What makes them such a good match? And what do big energy utilities look for in supplier diversity? Bowerbird Energy Chief Energy Officer Chris Rawlings discusses trends in veteran transition with guest Matt Kellam, the Military and Recruitment Program Coordinator for Dominion Energy. Matt is a former U.S. Marine who has more than 20 years of staffing and workforce development experience.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Healthy Buildings: How Energy Efficiency Optimizes Air Quality in the Fight Against COVID-19</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com .</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2020 19:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Chris Rawlings, Jason Roop)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com .</p>
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      <itunes:title>Healthy Buildings: How Energy Efficiency Optimizes Air Quality in the Fight Against COVID-19</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>People are heading back to work. But how safe are their workspaces? The coronavirus pandemic is creating a hyper-focus on air quality in commercial buildings. This is the perfect opportunity to assess whether your buildings are meeting energy efficiency, environmental and health standards. Bowerbird Energy Chief Energy Officer Chris Rawlings shares the increasing alignment between workplace safety and energy efficiency.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>People are heading back to work. But how safe are their workspaces? The coronavirus pandemic is creating a hyper-focus on air quality in commercial buildings. This is the perfect opportunity to assess whether your buildings are meeting energy efficiency, environmental and health standards. Bowerbird Energy Chief Energy Officer Chris Rawlings shares the increasing alignment between workplace safety and energy efficiency.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com .</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com .</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com .</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Oct 2019 11:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Sep 2019 22:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>info@bowerbirdenergy.com (Mike Scelzi, Chris Rawlings)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com .</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Sep 2019 18:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening. Visit Bowerbird Energy online at bowerbirdenergy.com . Please stay in touch and send us ideas about guests for future episodes of Energy Sense by emailing info@bowerbirdenergy.com .</p>
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      <itunes:title>How to Succeed as an Energy Efficiency Entrepreneur and Why the Industry Matters: Chris Rawlings of Veteran LED</itunes:title>
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