Watts Up

From energy v. power to kilowatts to kilowatt hours - Ryan, Conner, and Marie explain how to read your electricity bill.  Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

We are joined by very special guest, Jennifer Maynard. We chat with Jennifer about regenerative farming which encourages techniques that promote healing the soil. Jennifer shares the benefits regenerative farming has on the farmland, consumers, and nutrition.  From the Show: Nutrition for Longevity: https://nutritionforlongevity.com?sca_ref=576408.GvbuQ1lMSq Kiss the Ground: kisstheground.com Special thanks to Jimmy at Dalyn Miller PR for connecting with us.  Support the Watts Up Podcast while supporting, Nutrition for Longevity by using our affiliate link: https://nutritionforlongevity.com?sca_ref=576408.GvbuQ1lMSq Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

In this episode we talk Watts in the News: Food Shed Co-Op, Plenty, and Sustainability in Asia.  Tune in next week for our interview about regenerative farming with Jennifer Maynard CEO/co-founder of Nutrition for Longevity and thought partner for the documentary Kiss the Ground.  From the Show:  Food Shed, Woodstock, Illinois: www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2021/01/this-is-a-movement Plenty: mymodernmet.com/plenty-vertical-farm Sustainable Agriculture : www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/building-a-safe-secure-sustainable-agriculture-sector-in-asian-countries Support the Watts Up Podcast while supporting, Nutrition for Longevity by using our affiliate link: https://nutritionforlongevity.com?sca_ref=576408.GvbuQ1lMSq. Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Your Watts Up team are coming back on the mics with two very special guests - Yann Brandt of Solar Wake Up and returning guest, Mike Casey of Tigercomm. Yann and Mike co-authored the article 'A no-brainer for U.S. job creation: Update solar permitting and inspections' published by PV Magazine. During our conversation we dive into the article and get a further take from Yann and Mike about how adjusting current permitting/inspection methods for solar will deeply effect the soft-costs of solar installations.  From the show: Yann Brandt, Solar Wake Up: https://www.solarwakeup.com/ Mike Casey, Tigercomm: https://www.tigercomm.us/home PV Magazine Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2021/01/01/a-no-brainer-for-u-s-job-creation-update-solar-permitting-and-inspections/ Solar App: https://solarapp.nrel.gov/ Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Why Wouldn't You? The Watts Up crew is joined by Michael Parr the Executive Director of Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance.  During the conversation hear from Michael about the game-changing outlook The Alliance is challenging manufacturers to establish which results in massive carbon reduction in the creation of solar modules.  From the show: Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance: www.ultralowcarbonsolar.org Special Shout-Out to Tiger Comm, www.tigercomm.us, for connecting us Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

In this episode of Watts in the News, we talk about the giant solar field in Australia, advancements in solar cell technology, and spiders ballooning. Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast From this episode Solar Cell Technology: cleantechnica.com/2020/10/19/sorry-coal-66-conversion-efficiency-eyeballed-for-next-gen-hot-carrler-perovskite-solar-cells/ Australian 10GW Solar Field: theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/21/australian-outback-cattle-station-to-house-worlds-largest-solar-farm-powering-singapore Ballooning: theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/07/the-electric-flight  -of-spiders/564437/

Marie, Ryan, and Conner are joined by Mike Casey of Tigercomm. During this episode, we discuss everything from marketing, sales, and the landscape of the clean energy economy.  From the Show: Tigercomm - https://www.tigercomm.us/ PV Magazine - https://www.pv-magazine.com/ Planet of the Humans- https://planetofthehumans.com/ Seth Godin - https://www.sethgodin.com/ Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Conner joins Marie and Ryan as they shoot the breeze about the science behind wind turbines. Ryan kicks off the episode teaching us about the science of wind then Conner and Marie get into the history and anatomy of wind turbines.  From the show: Renewable Energy World: www.renewableenergyworld.com/2014/11/21/history-of-wind-turbines/#gref American Wind Energy Association: www.awea.org/wind-101/basics-of-wind-energy/wind-facts-at-a-glance Engineering: - www.engineering.com/AdvancedManufacturing/ArticleID/20149/The-Future-of-Wind-Turbines-Comparing-Direct-Drive-and-Gearbox.aspx Flatpacking a Wind Turbine: https://imgur.com/JNWvK7z Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Marie and Ryan are joined by Conner during this week’s Watts in the News. This week features articles about the Red Gate Woods in southwest Chicago, Rebuilding Puerto Rico, and Internet Hijinx. From the Show: Red Gate Woods: https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/red-gate-woods/ Puerto Rico Grid: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/regulators-in-puerto-rico-approve-solar-and-storage-above-utilitys-resource-plan&sa=D&source=hangouts&ust=1600452246297000&usg=AFQjCNENhcgd1dw7Sa46XVZvm5oW4lq9yQ Silk Leaf: https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/green-living/silk-leaf-first-biological-leaf-055343/ Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Marie and Ryan are joined by fellow colleagues Eric Gronwick and Conner Allen for Part II of the roundtable discussion about Governor Pritzker's 8-Principles for a Clean & Renewable Illinois Economy. From the Show: Part I can be found where ever you hear your podcasts or at www.GRNESolar.com/Wattsuppodcast VW Settlement Plan: https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/air-quality/driving-a-cleaner-illinois/vw-settlement/Pages/default.aspx Information about the PACE program: https://www.energy.gov/eere/slsc/property-assessed-clean-energy-programs Rivian: https://rivian.com/ Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

The Watts Up usuals, Marie and Ryan, are joined by fellow colleagues Eric Gronwick and Andrew Frum. On August 20, Governor Pritzker’s office released the “Putting Consumers & Climate First, Governor Pritzker’s Eight Principles for a Clean & Renewable Illinois Economy.” During Part I of this II-part series, we will be covering Principle's 1-4.  Up Next Week: Part II of the Roundtable Discussion covering Principle's 5-8.  From the show: Damn Daniel YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfFcyTuopbI The Office, Oscar Explains Surplus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUfr195i_54&t=24s If you have any input on this episode or ideas for future episodes, contact us at Marie@GRNESolar.com Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Marie and Ryan talk with 16-year solar industry veteran Cameron Stewart. Cameron is the Storage Application Engineer for the SolarEdge Energy Hub with Prism Technology. During this episode, we pick Cameron’s brain about the inverter gamechanger. We talk about how the Energy Hub works, how a system is designed, and how Cameron has seen the industry change throughout his career.  From the Show: SolarEdge: www.solaredge.com/us Span.IO: www.span.io/ Learn more about this technology by listening to our interview with Span.IO - https://anchor.fm/wattsup/episodes/LIVE-from-SPI-2019-e5j2cc Up Next Week:  GRNE Solar team members gather to discuss Gov. Pritzker’s Clean Energy Outlook https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/gov-pritzker-announces-eight-principles-for-a-clean-and-renewable-illinois-economy-43904.cfm Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodc

During this Watts in the News episode, Marie and Ryan discuss the concept of nixing plastic rings for a biodegradable option, renewable energy goals, and other ideas in the name of sustainability and renewable energy. From the Show: · No confirmation about the plastic rings patent. · Eco Six Pack Ring: https://www.e6pr.com/about-e6pr · Saltwater Brewery: https://saltwaterbrewery.com/ · Saltwater Brewery Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YG9gUJMGyw ·  Natural Ant Repellant Episode: https://anchor.fm/wattsup/episodes/Reducing-Pests-and-Green-Cement---Watts-in-the-News-ee7rpj Watch out for next episode to drop which is an interview with Cameron Stewart from SolarEdge speaking about the upcoming Energy Hub. Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Since 2009, SunSpec Alliance has been spearheading the global education and compliance standards for developers, manufacturers, and service providers of the solar industry. Marie and Ryan are pleased to be joined by Tom Tansy, Chairman of SunSpec Alliance. We discuss various codes, mandates, and narrow focus on the Rapid Shutdown Alliance Standard that ensures the safety and further proofing for solar assets during this episode. To learn more about SunSpec Alliance, please visit www.sunspec.org. Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

We're back to bring you another Watts in the News (WITN).  First up, we dive into the newest proposed bill the Moving Forward Act which extends the ITC plus much more to help the momentum of renewable energy across the nation. Then we get into hot news topics of proposed solar mandates for new homes across 10-states and the high cost of electricity in Texas.  Links from the Show: Moving Forward Act: www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2020/06/solar-storage-included-in-1-5-trillion-moving-forward-act-introduced-in-house/ Renewable Energy companies, please fill out the form to show your support for the proposed bill:  http://www2.seia.org/l/139231/2020-06-22/2l3y8x Solar Mandate for New Homes in 10 States: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2020/06/23/advocates-seek-solar-on-all-new-houses-in-10-states/ California Solar Mandate: https://news.energysage.com/an-overview-of-the-california-solar-mandate/ History of 8-tracks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8-track_tape Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave

Ryan and Marie bore into the topic of geothermal energy... get it? They cover everything from the geothermal technologies, innovations, cost, and more during this episode of Watts Up. Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Marie and Ryan are back on video talking about Watts in the News. Marie goes the outdoor route by sharing environmentally friendly pest control options for your home and garden. Ryan shares the incredible impact of switching to a green cement option. From the Show: List of Organic Pest Control Methods: https://www.gardeningchannel.com/10-organic-pest-control-methods/ https://www.cooperpest.com/blog/what-is-green-or-organic-pest-control Green Cement: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/building-a-better-world-with-green-cement-81138/ Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Ryan and Marie are joined by Conner and Andrew for a very special audio and video version of the Watts Up podcast. During this episode, this cast of characters has selected sustainable items from their own homes to share their function and impact.  To find the video recording of this episode visit: https://youtu.be/Dy3vKoqipEc Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

We hope everyone is staying home and staying safe. During this Earth Day episode, Ryan and Marie bring you Watts in the News. We cover, big corporation recycling, diamond batteries, bugs, and innovations to reduce plastic waste.  In this episode: Chipolte Glove Recycling: www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/chipotle-sustainability-revolution-bag-recycling-gloves.html Batteries from Nuclear Waste: www.newsweek.com/university-bristol-science-research-nuclear-waste-making-batteries-clean-energy-1483210 Caterpillars Eating Waste: www.discovermagazine.com/environment/scientists-found-a-caterpillar-that-eats-plastic-could-it-help-solve-our Plastic to Lumber: www.goodnewsnetwork.org/company-turns-citys-recyclable-plastics-into-lumber/ Plastic Bag Holders: www.etsy.com/market/plastic_bag_holder Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPodcast

Ryan and Marie are pleased to be joined by Matthias Schaepers, Global Sustainability Manager at SMA America. When it comes to corporate social responsibility, SMA America has the process to success down to a science. Their KPI's for CSR run throughout the global company making the objectives a core value of each department.  Before we speak with Matthias, we explore Watts in the News. First talking about other companies that are praised for their CSR and then get into Coca Cola's unconventional sustainability model.  From the show: To learn more about SMA America visit: www.sma-america.com 2019, Top CSR: https://youmatter.world/en/top-100-companies-best-csr-reputation2019-28108/ Coca-Cola Article: https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/environment/479357-coca-cola-wont-go-plastic-free-in-order-to Please subscribe, tell a friend, and leave us a 5-star review. To learn more about GRNE Solar visit, GRNESolar.com or you can find us across social media @GRNESolar or on Instagram @WattsUpPod