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320. Heat Pumps Sexy as George Clooney Jul 20, 2022

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This week on Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio Podcast we track down Mike Fell the social science researcher from the UK who is trying to make Heat Pumps a wee bit more sexy as a climate change solution. Spoiler alert, this involves George Clooney and a pretty CHIC website.

319. Thriving in the Net-Zero Economy Jun 22, 2022

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You often hear oil and gas pitted against renewable energy as if they are in an all-out war for supremacy. But Alberta, Canada's oil province is also blessed with the best renewable and clean energy resources in the country and the energy expertise to build the net-zero economy of the future. We have done so many Green Energy Futures stories about inspired Albertans building the sustainable economy of the future we thought we'd take this conversation live. In this preview, we speak to four Albertans who believe their province has the right stuff to thrive in a net-zero future.

318. $3.7 Billion Investments in Renewables in Alberta Jun 17, 2022

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There has been $3.7 billion in investment and 4,500 jobs created by municipalities and companies alike procuring 100% renewable energy from private developers in Alberta: companies like Amazon, RBC, Telus, Bimbo and more. We talk to Nagwan Al-Guneid, director of the BRC. Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio Podcast www.greenenergyfutures.ca

317. Can Smart Homes Help Fight Climate Change? - Survey Says Jun 02, 2022

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A recent survey says Canadians care deeply about climate change, but fewer than one in five Canadians are investing in energy efficiency and smart home devices. We talk to David O'Reilly at Schneider Electric Canada about the potential of smart home technologies to save energy, save money, and take a dent out of the 13% of greenhouse gas emissions that come from our homes.

316B. Zibi - Climate Resilient Design, Block 206 and Coliving May 24, 2022

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Climate Resilient Design takes on a whole new meaning at Zibi, Ottawa's Carbon Neutral Community. Sure the buildings get electricity from run-of-river, and heat from district energy, but what will living in this new kind of community be like? We talk to Sean Lawrence of Kohn Partnership Architects about climate-resilient design and new ideas for living sustainably in the middle of the Ottawa River. Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio Podcast www.greenenergyfutures.ca

316. Zibi – A River Runs Through It - Ottawa's Amazing Carbon-Neutral Community May 20, 2022

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A river runs through Ottawa's ambitious carbon-neutral community called Zibi. Powered by run-of-river, heated by waste heat, and built energy efficiently, Zibi just might be a model of new climate-resilient, urban design. We talk to Ashley Graham of Zibi and Sean Lawrence of Kphn Partner Architects about this fascinating initiative. Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio Podcast

314. Carbon Collective - Climate Only Impact Investing Apr 27, 2022

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James Regulinski likes the idea of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investing, but he wasn't convinced it was helping solve the climate crisis fast enough. So he and his partners started Carbon Collective to advise investors based on the impact of companies fighting climate change. Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio Podcast Episode 314 www.greenenergyfutures.ca

313. EV Calculator - EV Emissions from Dirty Grids Lower Apr 13, 2022

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This Canadian EV calculator takes real-time grid data and lets you compare emissions from EVs vs gas vehicles - spoiler alert – EVs produce a lot fewer emissions even in provinces with dirty grids. The calculator also allows you to compare fuel costs of electric versus gas vehicles and these results may surprise you! Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio Podcast Learn more in our blog: https://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/ev-calculator-compare-emissions-fuel-costs-of-evs-versus-gas-vehicles

312. Canadian Emissions Plan seeks to Decarbonize the grid with Clean Electricity Standard Apr 07, 2022

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Canada has a new Emissions Reduction Plan that seeks to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030. Binnu Jeyakumar of the Pembina Institute says "This is a turning point for climate action in Canada. It's the first time we have a detailed plan on how we get 40% emissions reductions...by 2030. We zero in on new measures to decarbonize Canada's electricity grid including the introduction of a Clean Electricity Standard. Green Energy Futures CKUA Podcast Episode 312 www.greenenergyfutures.ca

311. Can Geoships Help Us Solve the Climate and Affordable Housing Crises? Apr 01, 2022

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Geoships just might be a creative answer to the climate and housing crises. Made out of ceramic, infused with locally available materials (such as hemp) the affordable designs are modular, resilient to climate disasters, and affordable. We talk to Jean-Marc La Flamme from Geoship about this rethinking of the fabled geodesic dome.

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