Rethink Energy Rethink Energy podcast by Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy

Scott Sklar is a self proclaimed gadget guy. In his home, he has almost any clean alternative energy technology you can think of. On this episode, we visit him there, and he explains how he accomplished something almost no one else around here has... energy independence.

This episode has just a taste of all of the systems at Scott's house. See links below for more info:
http://www.thestellagroupltd.com/home/sklars-zero-energy-home-office/
http://energy.gov/eere/videos/energy-101-fuel-cell-technology
Arlington home energy rebates - environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/rebates/

Music
"Hurt Me" by Benjimanji is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"The Wonder" by Dave Depper is licensed under CC BY 4.0
" Cicadas in Rhododendrons on the Trail to Ghorepani, Nepal" by Samuel Corwin is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"How it Fades" by Scott Gratton is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Happy Halloween! Today we aim to surprise and delight you with an episode about the unexpected benefits of energy efficiency. Who knows, one day it may save your life. Dun dun duuuunn...

Jonathan Cohen works for our US Department of Energy on the Better Buildings Residential Network. In his work supporting local governments, nonprofits, and businesses he sees all of the benefits of energy efficiency upgrades. The obvious - lower energy bills, increase comfort - and the not so obvious...

More info from this episode:
Arlington Community Energy Plan - https://environment.arlingtonva.us/energy/community-energy-plan-cep/
Peer Exchange calls - http://energy.gov/eere/better-buildings-residential-network/peer-exchange-call-summaries-0
Incorporating energy efficiency into disaster relief efforts - http://energy.gov/eere/better-buildings-residential-network/downloads/incorporating-energy-efficiency-disaster

Music
"Hurt Me" by Benjimanji is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"I'm What You'd Be Without Her" by Doctor Turtle is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"Scary!" by Liz Deroche was generously created for this episode of Rethink Energy. Thanks Liz!
"How it Fades" by Scott Gratton is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Are you skeptical of this whole energy efficiency thing? You aren’t alone. Change is hard, but here’s something you ought to know...on this episode we discuss comments from you, our listeners! Thanks for the feedback and keep it coming!

More info
Health Product Declaration Library - http://hpd.smithgroupjjr.org/Pages/default.aspx
Living Building Challenge Red List - http://living-future.org/redlist
Energy Vanguard blog on Indoor Air Quality - http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-hers-bpi/do-energy-efficient-homes-cause-asthma
The Latitude
http://livewithlatitude.com/leed-benefits/

Music
"Hurt Me" by Benjimanji is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"How it Fades" by Scott Gratton is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Photo
"Cat" by Rainer Stropek is licensed under CC Attribution 2.0

Cathy Lin, Energy Manager for Arlington Public Schools, shares with us how one of her projects saved the school system $50,000. Putting money back where it's needed most. She also shares her personal experience achieving Net Zero electricity at home, and the importance of building maintenance.

NOVA Regional Science Fair
https://www.apsva.us/post/green-scene-showcases-nova-regional-science-fair/
How to Use a Programmable Thermostat - https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/programmable_thermostats

Music
"Hurt Me" by Benjimanji is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"Dog and Pony Show" by Podington Bear is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"Telescope II" by Unthunk is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"How it Fades" by Scott Gratton is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Additional production assistance from Greg Dixon.

Steve Stricker from Arlington Public Schools gives us a tour of Discover Elementary School in Arlington, VA. This school is “net zero energy,” generating as much clean, renewable, solar energy as it uses each year. Zero fossil fuels. 100% fantastic.

More Information
arlingtonenergy.us
Discovery Project - www.vmdo.com/discovery-elementary-school.html
Solatubes - www.solatube.com/
Cool ICF Construction video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LrlSR-Qm8o
Geothermal - www.nrel.gov/workingwithus/re-geo-heat-pumps.html

Music
Permission for use of "I Spy" by the Singing Lizard was generously given by the artist.

Some neighbors organize block parties. These neighbors organized solar installations. On this episode, we talk with Aaron Sutch from VASUN and learn more about solar co-ops, an innovative solution that helps average citizens access solar.

More Info
arlingtonenergy.us
Solar Co-op - VASUN
www.vasun.org/potomac/

Music
"Hurt Me" by Benjimanji is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"Telescope II" by Unthunk is licensed under CC BY 4.0
"How it Fades" by Scott Gratton is licensed under CC BY 4.0