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222B. Geothermal Revival Part II - This could be the only way to make big buildings net-zero May 23, 2019

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In Part II of Geothermal Revival Jacob Komar says super-efficient geothermal heat pumps make bigger buildings much more efficient and may be the most economical way to make bigger buildings net-zero. We dig deeper into geothermal this week on CKUA Radio's Green Energy Futures. See blog and more: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/geothermal-revival-getting-to-net-zero-the-easy-way

222A. Geothermal Revival - Getting to net-zero the easy way May 23, 2019

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This week on CKUA's Green Energy Futures Jacob Komar tells us why Geothermal Energy is about to experience a great second coming! He says on a renovation project you can get to net-zero for half the cost of using a more passive heating approach. Find out what's shaking up the green building industry. Check out our blog: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/geothermal-revival-getting-to-net-zero-the-easy-way

221. Tesla Model 3 Best Selling EV in Canada May 08, 2019

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The Tesla Model 3 is the best selling electric vehicle (EV) in Canada and electric vehicles have eclipsed internal combustion engines in Norway. So says Matthew Klippenstein, EV columist from Vancouver, Canada on this week's edition of CKUA Radio's Green Energy Futures. www.greenenergyfutures.ca

220. Rural Routes to Climate Solutions finds fertile land on Alberta farms May 01, 2019

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Derek Leahy is a farmhand, podcaster and the guy behind Rural Routes to Climate Solutions, an innovative project that works with farmers on farm solutions that are climate solutions in Alberta. Learn more about this CKUA Radio Green Energy Futures episode at http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/alberta-farms-fertile-land-for-rural-routes-to-climate-solutions

219. Osnabrück county produces 80% renewable energy May 01, 2019

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The county of Osnabrück in northern Germany produces 80% of its electricity from renewable sources, smashing national goals that call for 60% by 2050. We talk to Andreas Witte, head of climate change and energy about how the county is meeting Germany's Energiewende goals. CKUA Radio, Green Energy Futures. Learn more: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/osnabruck-county-produces-80-renewable-energy

218. Effect Homes has off-electricity grid office in the big city May 01, 2019

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Mike Holmes was on had when Effect Homes has cut the cord to the electricity grid in their new off-grid solar-cogen office in Edmonton, Alberta. This self-sustaining office produces its own electricity using solar and micro combined-heat-and-power units. Learn more in this week's episode of CKUA's Green Energy Futures. See blog: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/office-goes-off-grid-in-the-big-city

217. Geothermal promise of endless heat in agriculture Mar 27, 2019

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Geothermal energy could be harvested from tens of thousands of spent oil wells in Alberta––enough to support a revolution in agriculture. So says Dr. Johnathan Banks of the UofA in this co-production between CKUA Radio's Green Energy Futures and Rural Routes to Climate Change. See blog, full-length Rural Routes podcast and our CKUA Green Energy Futures episode: www.greenenergyfutures.ca

216. German waffle cone factory heats the homes of the village Mar 22, 2019

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A German waffle cone factory has sparked an ingenious small-scale green energy initiative. Waffel Meyer, the largest manufacturer of waffle cones in Europe is using its waste heat to heat the homes in the tiny village where it operates. We talk to owner Christian Meyer zu Venne on CKUA's Green Energy Futures. See blog and photos: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/waffle-cone-factory-shares-its-warmth

215. Energy Efficiency essential for the planet, great for the economy Mar 12, 2019

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Doubling down on energy efficiency in Canada could create 118,000 new jobs, save 40% on home energy costs and secure half of the emissions reductions need to meet Paris goals. This week on CKUA Radio's Green Energy Futures we talk to international energy expert Philippe Dunsky envisioning Canada's energy future. See blog and photos: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/energy-efficiency-essential-for-the-planet-great-for-the-economy

214. Saerbeck, Germany – a model Climate Community of the Future Mar 05, 2019

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The small community of Saerbeck in northwestern Germany refers to itself as "The Climate Community of the Future." Residents decided to strive for carbon neutrality in 2009 and today produce 400% more renewable electricity than they need! This week on CKUA Radio's Green Energy Futures take a tour of Saerbeck. See blog, photos and more: http://www.greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/saerbeck-germany-a-model-climate-community-of-the-future

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