Watts Up

Ryan and Marie are beyond excited to present Part I of this two-part interview with leaders at SMA America. SMA is one of the largest inverter manufacturers around the globe and has a hand in many different areas that support solar and renewable energy technologies. In this episode, Director of Marketing, Brad Dore of SMA, joins us to share about the company and the Energy Management Systems they have to offer. From being an inverter powerhouse to batteries to EV chargers - SMA continues to be record-breakers in the industry and has a lot more to come. To learn more about SMA, visit www.sma-america.com or www.smainverted.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 kick off another episode with ‘Watts In The News’, touching on the subject of new solar technologies and the accessibility of EV charging services for long road trips. Then hear as they speak with Clayton Bartczak, Sustainability Team Leader, from Colorado based, sustainability consulting company Ambient Energy.  Clayton reviews the steps buildings can make to implement energy management systems and in turn promote productivity with energy solutions. Clayton also shares his thoughts on how you can develop energy management strategies within your home, business, or community. From the Show: Solar from Darkness - https://futurism.com/the-byte/device-energy-dark-night “Ghost Waves” - https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/11/the-broken-technology-of-ghost-hunting/506627/ ChargePoint Article  - https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/chargepoint-helping-electrify-america-s-transportation Clayton Bartczak, Ambient Energy - http://ambient-e.com/ Please subscribe, tell a friend, and l

Marie and Ryan are back on the mics for Season 2. During this short teaser, hear about where we've been and what we have planned for 2020.  To submit your show ideas and suggestions email: marie@grnesolar.com or ryan@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

We are joined by Lee Webster and Ed Bixby the Presidents of Green Burial Council, which is an organization that provides advisory leadership on the practices of sustainable burial.  Part I, we speak with Lee to get a history and overview of the methods used. During Part II, we talk with Ed, who takes us through the practices of a burial and what can be expected. From the Show: Green Burial Council, www.greenburialcouncil.orgLet Your Love Grow, letyourlovegrow.com/blogs/blog/eco-friendly-burialNational End of Life Doula Alliance, www.nedalliance.orgHome Funeral Alliance, www.homefuneralalliance.orgSteelmantown Cemetery Company, www.steelmantowncemetery.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 are joined by Paul Mitchell, Executive Director of Energy Systems Network. Paul shares with us the advancements of sustainability in Indiana through the Rapid Transit Bus Line, an Affordable Housing Project, The Moving Forward collaboration, and provides his take on micro-mobility for the city of Indianapolis. From the ShowPaul Mitchell from ESN Website, www.energysystemsnetwork.com/projects 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 speak with by Tom Peacock-Nazil, co-founder and CEO of the organization, Seven Clean Seas. Our discussion with Tom covers the plastic crisis, beach clean-ups, an innovation to offset your plastic use, and the #trashtag. Stay tuned after the interview to hear the conversation with a Reddit famous family about their participation in the #trashtag! From the show: Seven Clean Seas, www.sevencleanseas.com Instagram, @sevencleanseas Mr. Trash Wheel, www.baltimorewaterfront.com/healthy-harbor/water-wheel/ LadBible, @Ladbible 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 Heather Itzla founder of Wisdom Supply Co, which sources and sells sustainable office and school supplies. Hear from Heather about the plastic crisis, how to look at supplies differently, and hear her unique story on becoming a B-Corporation.  From the show: Wisdom Supply Co., www.wisdomsupplyco.com/ Instagram: @WisdomSupplyCo There is No Away Blog: http://thereisnoaway.net/ B-Corporation: bcorporation.net/ Forest Stewardship Certification: us.fsc.org/en-us 5 Gyres: https://www.5gyres.org/ Plastic Pollution Collation: https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/ Surfrider Foundation: https://www.surfrider.org/volunteer?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9M287MDE5AIVEZ6fCh2gqAd2EAAYASAAEgLeGPD_BwE A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO Wisdom Supply Co. for being honored as a “Best For The World” B-Corporation! 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

James Ellsmoor, Director at Solar Head of State and Founder & CEO for Island Innovation joins us to discuss the actions islands are taking to promote renewable energy. From the show: James Ellsmoor, james@islandinnovation.co To Register for the Virtual Island Summit visit: www.islandinnovation.co/summit Twitter: @Jellsmoor LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jellsmoor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellsmoor Video from the Jamaica Solar Challenge and Outro Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv0-FYzayE8 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 and @WattsUpPodcast.

Eric Peterman and Kendall Ludwig call in LIVE from the 2019 Solar Power International conference. First up, is an interview with Evelyn Fisher, Head of Growth at Span.  Span is a  new technology to digitize your electric service panel for better synergy with your storage and energy system. Then, Marie and Ryan speak with Eric and Kendall to chat about what they are seeing and learning at the conference. From the show:  TEXT ‘DefendtheITC’ at 52886 to submit appeal letters to your representatives.  Span.io, www.span.io CWLP Community Solar Project, www.cwlp.com/ConservationHome/ConservationInformation/MySolar.aspx 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 speak with Mariah Lynne, Founder and CEO,  of Good Steward Consulting. PR extraordinaire, Mariah, shares with us how she approaches each project, handles difficult conversations, and explains how you can't overlook ideas of the new generation.  From the show: Mariah Lynne, Good Steward Consulting, www.goodstewardconsulting.com Please 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 and @WattsUpPodcast.

Ryan talks with policy experts, Sarah Wochos of Borrego Solar and Amy Heart of SunRun. Sarah and Amy share their knowledge on Illinois policy- where it stands now, the RPS goals of the state, and the actions being taken for the future.  After speaking with Sarah and Amy, Ryan speaks with GRNE Solar, CEO, Eric Peterman on his take of Illinois Policy.  From the show: Sarah Wochos, Borrego Solar, www.borregosolar.com Amy Heart, SunRun, www.sunrun.com Clean Energy Jobs Act: www.citizensutilityboard.org/clean-energy-jobs-act Future Energy Jobs Act: www.futureenergyjobsact.com Solar ABC’s: www.solarabcs.org Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA): www.illinoissolar.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

Ryan is joined by Eric Pasi of IPS Solar and John Kinch from Michigan Energy Options to discuss the development of community solar projects. From procuring land to gaining subscribers, Eric and John share their experiences.  From the show: Eric Pasi, IPS Solar - ips-solar.com John Kinch, Michigan Energy Options – michiganenergyoptions.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

Football is BACK! We are celebrating the start of the new NFL season by sharing what makes five NFL Stadiums sustainable. Ryan and Marie are joined by GRNE Solar's Director of Operations, Ed Howey in this bonus episode.  From the show: NBC Sports: www.nbcsports.com/nfl LEED Certification: new.usgbc.org/leed Xcel Energy Windsource: www.xcelenergy.com/programs_and_rebates/business_programs_and_rebates/renewable_energy_options_business/windsource_for_business Energy Star: www.energystar.gov Green Sports Alliance: greensportsalliance.org Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions: www.adoptaseniorpet.com Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy: www.energy.gov/eere/articles/5-nfl-football-stadiums-score-big-efficiency EnergySage: news.energysage.com/the-top-nfl-teams-and-stadiums-for-solar Electric Choice: www.electricchoice.com/blog/nfl-stadiums-attempt-to-lower-energy-costs CenturyLink Field: www.centurylinkfield.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CenturyLink_Field Mile High Stadium: www.denverbroncos.com/stadium en.wiki

Why is it we are seeing solar popping up across the state and Midwest? During this episode GRNE Solar's Eric Peterman, Ryan Suchsland, and The Power Bureau and former Illinois Power Agency Director, Mark Pruitt discuss the current status of Illinois solar and what they foresee moving forward.  From the show: The Power Bureau -  www.thepowerbureau.com IPA - www2.illinois.gov/sites/ipa/Pages/default.aspx RPS - www.icc.illinois.gov/industry-reports/renewable-portfolio-standards-requirements SEIA - www.seia.org/state-solar-policy/illinois-solar ISEA - www.illinoissolar.org/illinoissolardata IL APB - illinoisabp.com/community-solar Path to 100 - www.pathto100.net Horseshoe Sandwich - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_sandwich 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 and @WattsUpPodcast.

As sustainability and energy topics hit the news, we will be releasing bonus episodes to provide you with the details. In this episode Marie, Ryan, and Conner share insight on the fires happening in the Amazon. From the show: Slate Magazine: slate.com/technology/2019/08/the-amazon-fires-what-you-need-to-know.html National Geographic: www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/08/how-the-amazon-rainforest-wildfires-will-affect-wild-animals/ World Wildlife Fund: www.worldwildlife.org/press-releases/wwf-statement-on-brazilian-amazon-forest-fires Ecosia: www.ecosia.org/?c=en 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 and @WattsUpPodcast.

Upcoming Episodes Status of Solar in Illinois with Mark Pruitt of The Power Bureau and Eric Peterman of GRNE Solar Sustainable Stadiums with Ed Howey, GRNE Solar Community Solar with Eric Pasi of IPS Solar and John Kinch of Michigan Energy Options Island Sustainability with James Ellsmoor of Island Innovation and Solar Head of State Gaining Community Buy-In with Mariah Lynne of Good Steward Consulting It Takes Multiple Bites... Illinois Policy with Amy Heart of SunRun and Sarah Wochos of Borrego Solar 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 and @WattsUpPodcast.

Join host Ryan Suchsland as he shares what is in store for the new Watts Up podcast. Ryan then meets with the founders of GRNE Solar, Jess Baker and Eric Peterman.  Hear from Jess and Eric about how they grew GRNE Solar from two guys to a leading EPC solar firm.  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 and @Wattsuppodcast.

Join hosts Marie Burgquist, Ryan Suchsland, and Conner Allen as they discuss the basics of solar energy systems. This episode is part one of a two part series which provides you with a high-level overview of solar systems, keywords, and incentives.  From the show: ISU Renewable Energy Program - illinoisstate.edu/academics/renewable-energy Energy Sage - www.energysage.com/solar 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 and @WattsUpPodcast.

 Join hosts Marie Burgquist, Ryan Suchsland, and Conner Allen as they discuss the renewable energy incentives. This episode is part two of a two part series which provides you with a high-level overview of solar systems, keywords, and incentives.   From the show: DSIRE – www.DSIRE.org Wholesale Solar – www.Wholesalesolar.com/solar-information 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 and @WattsUpPodcast.