Net Zero Energy Burlington VT - Burlington Electric Department - Burlington, Vermont

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Car-Free Living | Alicia Taylor Dec 23, 2025

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Alicia Taylor, Director of Community Engagement at CarShare Vermont, shares her family's journey to being car-free. She, her husband, and two kids have found many benefits in making the switch.

Energy Education | Sophia Donforth Dec 08, 2025

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Executive Director for VEEP and NHEEP Sophia Donforth returns to the podcast to share her experiences over the last 4 years and the many great energy education services offered to schools by the organization in Vermont and New Hampshire.

A Life In Forestry | Betsy Lesnikoski Nov 24, 2025

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Retiring Chief Forester Betsy Lesnikoski reflects on the changes and advances she has seen over her 42 years with Burlington Electric Department.

Heat Pump Maintenance | Brandon Hayes Nov 10, 2025

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Heating season is here. Is your heat pump or heat pump water heater ready for the cold months ahead? Brandon Hayes from VGS joins us today to talk about maintaining your heat pump to help it work at peak efficiency and for many years to come.

The State of EVs | Dave Roberts Oct 28, 2025

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Dave Roberts of Drive Electric Vermont joins to talk about the state of EVs and EV incentives.

EV Rebates | Darren Springer Oct 14, 2025

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Darren Springer, Burlington Electric Department General Manager, discusses the state of electric vehicle incentives at the Federal level and how BED is responding with enhanced rebates for our customers.

Climate Anxiety | Aziza Malik & Jen Cirillo Sep 30, 2025

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How are today's schoolchildren dealing with news surrounding our climate? Aziza Malik, 5th grade teacher at Champlain Elementary and Teacher of the Year 2024, and Jen Cirillo, Director of Professional Learning at Shelburne Farms talk about the strategies and realities of guiding students through this topic.

Local Motion | Christina Erickson (rerun) Sep 16, 2025

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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.

Burlington Wildways | Zoe Richards Sep 02, 2025

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Zoe Richards, Director and Founder of Burlington Wildways. Zoe is a Wildlife Biologist and currently chairs Burlington's Conservation Board. Wildways is a partnership that cares for the wild places and paths of Burlington, Vermont.

Burlington City Arborist | V.J. Comai Aug 19, 2025

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Burlington City Arborist V.J. Comai talks with us about the Emerald Ash Borer, the history, variety, and age of Burlington's canopy, lessons learned from the 1998 ice storm, and plans for Main Street and Church Street.

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