Net Zero Energy Burlington VT

Burlington Electric Department - Burlington, Vermont
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The City of Burlington, Vermont's goal is to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fossil fuel usage. In this podcast series, Burlington's Director of Sustainability Jennifer Green and her guests will be sharing ways we can all reduce our energy usage for heating, driving, and everything else we plug in. All while sourcing our entire energy supply from renewables. We will be talking with your neighbors about what steps they’ve taken on the path to Net Zero Energy. We’ll also chat with City and Burlington Electric Department employees about the technology behind this mission as well as rebates and programs that can help start you on your path.

  1. 10 SEPT

    Vermont Professionals of Color | Weiwei Wang

    Weiwei Wang is the co-director of the Vermont Professionals of Color Network. The network's mission is to advance the economic and social prosperity of people of color across the state of Vermont. They also provide consultation services to businesses and organizations.

    10 min

  2. 27 AGO

    Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport | Nic Longo

    Nic Longo is the Director of Aviation at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. Nic joins us today to talk about the many ways BTV is working to reduce GHG emissions as well as other exciting projects on the horizon for our hometown airport.

    17 min

  3. 13 AGO

    Nature-Based Climate Solutions | Sam Troast

    "Sustainability" is a broad word that can include many things. At BED, sustainability means reliable, cost-effective renewable electricity and moving away from fossil fuels. Sustainability also means making Burlington more climate-resilient by creating and fostering a healthy natural environment for the people and other creatures that live here. In this episode, we learn about the sustainability work of Sam Troast, Nature-Based Climate Solutions Coordinator with the Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department, plus Sam's work to protect a group of baby snapping turtles due to hatch in late August.

    15 min

  4. 28 MAY

    UVM Sustainability | Elizabeth Palchak

    Elizabeth Palchak, Director of Sustainability at UVM, joined us to talk about UVM's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonization, operations, govern and people, and academics. She reports on UVM's goals on carbon neutrality by 2030 and the recent launch of the Sustainable Solutions Lab to solve the big sustainability questions ahead of us.

    16 min

  5. 30 ABR

    Local Motion | Christina Erickson

    Christina Erickson, Executive Director with Local Motion, joins us to talk about the 25-year history of the organization, the Bike Ferry and the bridge over the Winooski River, their state-wide advocacy work, advocating for Safe Routes to School Program including a call for more crossing guards, and more.

    16 min

  6. 2 ABR

    Potties With Purpose | Thor Retzlaff

    Thor Retzlaff of Wasted joins us for a frank and fascinating discussion about how his company's portable toilet rentals are making the most of human waste. Circular sanitation converts it into fertilizer that is used by local farmers and reduces our carbon footprint.

    13 min

  7. 12 MAR

    The Next Generation of Climate Leaders | Lena Stier

    Lena Stier is Energy Action Network's Data Manager and Research Analyst. In this episode, we hear about what it's like being a young person in the climate and energy field, including advice to employers on empowering the next generation of climate leaders.

    10 min

  8. 27 FEB

    Mayor Miro Weinberger

    For our 50th episode we spoke with Mayor Miro Weinberger. He reflects on his Net Zero Energy-related accomplishments over his time in office. He also speaks to what he'd like to see Burlington take on going forward.

    13 min
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The City of Burlington, Vermont's goal is to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fossil fuel usage. In this podcast series, Burlington's Director of Sustainability Jennifer Green and her guests will be sharing ways we can all reduce our energy usage for heating, driving, and everything else we plug in. All while sourcing our entire energy supply from renewables. We will be talking with your neighbors about what steps they’ve taken on the path to Net Zero Energy. We’ll also chat with City and Burlington Electric Department employees about the technology behind this mission as well as rebates and programs that can help start you on your path.

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  • Creador
    Burlington Electric Department - Burlington, Vermont
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodios
    50
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Burlington Electric Department
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    Net Zero Energy Burlington VT

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