The Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast

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COVID-19 and Clean Energy: How Local Economies are Staying Resilient Amidst a Pandemic Apr 16, 2020

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In this episode, we are sitting down (at a very safe virtual distance), with Susan Munroe, who is the Director of Economic Development for Chambers for Innovation in Clean Energy. Susan has been hard at work guiding Chambers of Commerce as they provide relief and COVID-19 recovery assistance to their clean energy business members. From NC's emerging off-shore wind industry, to the success of solar in rural areas, we are covering quite a bit of ground in this episode. Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Produced and hosted by Ben Stockdale.

Squeaky Clean FOR KIDS! Apr 02, 2020

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In this special kid-friendly episode, we are talking with some very smart students who are home from school about our favorite subject-- clean energy! We learn what clean energy is, what fossil fuels are, and what kids can do at home to reduce energy usage. We also talk about electric vehicles, and we learn why these super-smart kids love clean energy! The kids featured in this episode are: Ruxin, Madison, Malin, Mason, Marshall, Layney, Adriana, Carissa, and Sylvie! Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Ben Stockdale. Follow Squeaky Clean on Instagram! @squeakycleanpodcast

Voting for a Clean Energy Future: A Conversation with Professor Leah Stokes Mar 19, 2020

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In this episode, we sit down with nationally-renowned political science professor and researcher, Leah Stokes. Leah works at the intersection of clean energy and politics, which is exactly where we are in this episode. We are talking about how clean energy might fare in the upcoming elections, as well as the growing bipartisan support for the transition to a clean energy future. Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted by Ben Stockdale and Jarvis Arrington.

Squeaky Clean Gets Dirty: Moving Beyond Coal Mar 04, 2020

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In this episode, we sit down with Dave Rogers of the Sierra Club, who is working to decommission coal resources in the southeast. With six coal plants in our state, North Carolina is working to move beyond coal and replace the dirtiest fossil fuel with clean energy resources that serve the grid, the economy, and the communities who are most often affected by the negative impacts of fossil fuels. This episode is presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association and hosted by Ben Stockdale and Jarvis Arrington.

For What It's Earth: Digging Deeper on Geothermal Energy Feb 14, 2020

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In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Parker of NCSEA to talk about an energy that flies under the radar-- literally. Geothermal energy comprises nearly half of all clean energy systems in North Carolina, yet represents a small percentage of the overall clean energy economy. What explains this? We uncover this and more as we dig deeper on this important source of clean energy. Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted by Ben Stockdale and Jarvis Arrington.

The Best of The Best: Discussing Low-Impact Solar Design and Solar Best Practices Jan 30, 2020

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In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Hartung of the NC Chapter of The Nature Conservancy to talk about the best practices of solar design. Pollinators, sheep, donkeys, and "deer-buster fencing" are just a few of the topics discussed on this important episode! We look at the wildlife impacts of utility-scale solar and address some of the concerns that low-impact design can help alleviate. For more information on NC solar siting and design guidance-- nature.org/ncsolarguidance]nature.org/ncsolarguidance Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted by Ben Stockdale and Jarvis Arrington. Produced by Ben Stockdale.

Solar In Space! Two NASA Leaders on The Cutting Edge of Clean Energy Jan 16, 2020

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In this episode, we sit down for two conversations with leaders from NASA. Dan Lockney, head of Technology Transfer, talks about how NASA's R&D work produces spin-off technologies that drive private industry innovation. Then, we talk with Paul Stackhouse, a Senior Research Scientist, who leads clean energy data initiatives that are helping utility-scale solar developers site projects, as well as building efficiencies. Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Created and hosted by Ben Stockdale and Jarvis Arrington.

The 2020s and Beyond: Looking at the Clean Energy Decade(s) of the Future Jan 01, 2020

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In this episode, we're back at it with NCSEA's Executive Director, Ivan Urlaub. We're hopping back into the time machine, but this time, we're going into the future. We talk about what the 2020s might hold, and we even make some far-future predictions for the year 2050. Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted by Ben Stockdale and Jarvis Arrington.

The 2010s: A Clean Energy Decade in Review Dec 31, 2019

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In this episode, we sit down with NCSEA's Executive Director, Ivan Urlaub, and cover the most important highlights (and lowlights) of the 2010s. We talk about the growth of clean energy in the past decade, the challenges that the industry faced, and Ivan reveals his number one most significant development of the decade. Presented by North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted by Ben Stockdale and Jarvis Arrington.

Lending a Hand: The Nexus of Clean Energy, Financial Institutions, and Community Service Dec 19, 2019

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In this episode, we sit down with Creighton Blackwell, VP of Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement for Coastal Federal Credit Union. Creighton is a nationally recognized leader in clean energy, banking, and clean energy. We explore the true impact of clean energy on all communities, and discuss how financial institutions view clean energy. Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. To learn more, visit energync.org. Hosted and Produced by Ben Stockdale. Co-hosted by Jarvis Arrington. Follow us on Instagra, @squeakycleanpodcast

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