Net Zero Energy Burlington VT

Burlington Electric Department - Burlington, Vermont

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. read less

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UVM Sustainability | Elizabeth Palchak

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.

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UVM Sustainability | Elizabeth Palchak

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.

Local Motion | Christina Erickson

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.

Potties With Purpose | Thor Retzlaff

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.

The Next Generation of Climate Leaders | Lena Stier

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.

Mayor Miro Weinberger

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.

Will Clavelle | Business and Workforce Development in Burlington

Will Clavelle | Business and Workforce Development in Burlington

Will Clavelle, Assistant Director of Small Business Development for the City of Burlington talks about his journey from CEDO to the Department of Business and Workforce Development. This newly created department helped keep many businesses alive during the pandemic and they're continually working toward bringing new businesses into the City.

Plug In America | Ingrid Malmgren

Plug In America | Ingrid Malmgren

Ingrid Malmgren, Policy Director for Plug In America, joins us this week to talk about the national nonprofit's efforts to transition us away from fossil fuel-burning vehicles. Ingrid has worked to demonstrate the benefits of EVs to consumers, utilities, public health, the economy, the environment, energy security, and the electric grid.

2030 Districts Network | Dave Low

2030 Districts Network | Dave Low

Dave Low, Executive Director with 2030 Districts Network, shares the story of the creation of this organization and the great work they do in leading the effort to create a new model for urban sustainability and shared economic growth.

Sleep Well Recycling | Josh Costa

Sleep Well Recycling | Josh Costa

While working at 1-800-Got-Junk, Josh Costa saw tons of mattresses being sent to the landfill and was inspired to start Sleep Well Recycling. Josh's new business takes apart retired mattresses so they can recycle the component materials and divert 75%-100% of it away from the landfill and over to a recycling center or to McNeil Generating Station.

Building Electrification Institute | Caytie Campbell-Orrock

Building Electrification Institute | Caytie Campbell-Orrock

Caytie Campbell-Orrock from the Building Electrification Institute joins us to talk about their work in helping guide Burlington's work in eliminating fossil fuel use in buildings.

Myti | Bill Calfee

Myti | Bill Calfee

Burlingtonian Bill Calfee has launched Myti, an online shopping platform that aims to provide local alternatives to Amazon and other large online retailers. Working with local retailers keeps the money local and greatly cuts down on shipping and packaging costs and their effect on our environment.

Energy Action Network Annual Progress Report | Jared Duval

Energy Action Network Annual Progress Report | Jared Duval

Jared Duval, Executive Director of the Energy Action Network, shares the findings of their annual progress report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of where Vermont stands relative to its climate commitments and energy goals.

The 2023 Vermont Energy Burden Report | Kelly Lucci and Justine Sears

The 2023 Vermont Energy Burden Report | Kelly Lucci and Justine Sears

Kelly Lucci from Efficiency Vermont and Justine Sears from VEIC join Jen to discuss the 2023 Vermont Energy Burden Report that details the percentage of a household's income spent on electricity, heating, and transportation. Measuring this burden is a powerful way to understand the impact of energy costs across the state, and where energy expenses are highest.

Glavel | Rob Conboy

Glavel | Rob Conboy

Rob Conboy from Glavel, a foam glass gravel manufacturer out of Burlington VT, talks about the versatile and lightweight building material.

Micro Mobile Kitchen | Daryoush Khamnei

Micro Mobile Kitchen | Daryoush Khamnei

Daryoush Khmanei shares his story of learning to cook and creating the all-electric Micro Mobile Kitchen vehicle to bring his lunch menu to locations all around Burlington.

Transportation Demand Management | Charles Dillard

Transportation Demand Management | Charles Dillard

Charles Dillard is Burlington's Principal Planner in the office of City Planning. He joins us today to talk about Transportation Demand Management or, the more friendly term, Transportation Options. The goal of TDM is help get people out of cars as often as possible and, for when cars are necessary, making that option more accessible to all of our neighbors.

The Legislative Process | Amber Widmayer & Darren Springer

The Legislative Process | Amber Widmayer & Darren Springer

BED Regulatory Specialist Amber Widmayer and General Manager Darren Springer talk about the recent legislative session. Amber and Darren talk about the progress made on the Clean Heat bill, fee structuring for EV drivers, and how they contribute to the legislative process at both the State and Federal level.

City of Burlington Electric Fleet | Lee Perry & Dave Hammond

City of Burlington Electric Fleet | Lee Perry & Dave Hammond

Our next door neighbors at the Department of Public Works, Lee Perry (Division Director for Maintenance) and Dave Hammond (City Fleet Manager) join us to discuss the successes and challenges of moving our city's fleet of vehicles to electric.

Latinx In Sustainability | Cristina Garcia

Latinx In Sustainability | Cristina Garcia

Cristina Garcia is back! This time, she talks about Latinx In Sustainability, an organization she founded out of New York, NY. She talks with us what the group is doing to help underrepresented and under-resourced Latinx communities in an effort to diversify the sustainability workforce.

Vermont Future Fest | Chase Desroches

Vermont Future Fest | Chase Desroches

Essex High School senior Chase Desroches has channeled his passion for sustainability into organizing the first Vermont Future Fest. The festival is taking place in Jeffersonville, Vermont on Wednesday, June 14 at 4:30pm.