This Must Be The Place: The Building Science Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shawna Henderson
Net Zero. Repurpose. Quilt work. Scraps. Leaders. Visionaries. Disruptors. Gender-barrier busters. Bringing disparate pieces into efficient building- science harmony. Trailblazing industry authority Shawna Henderson has deep conversations about the building science world with a range of on-the-ground experts. Walk away with a little more housing energy conservation knowledge you never knew you needed. We are here to disrupt the status quo and change the culture for the betterment of all.
In this episode of This Must Be The Place Shawna is joined by Shay Bulmer, the founder and General Manager of Northern Homecraft Ltd., an award-winning, net-zero certified custom home company based in Vanderhoof British Columbia. Shay also serves as the current President of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) in Northern BC and is the presidential appointee at the CHBA BC level.
Highlights from this episode:
• Why Shay says that “energy performance is investment performance”.
• The importance of developing some sort of stimulus for smaller and rural markets to achieve higher performing homes.
• Why it’s worth the time to learn about the different types of comfort that high performance homes can provide.
northernhomecraft.com
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
Innovator and disruptor Jodi Huettner joins Shawna for this episode of This Must be The Place. Jodi is the driving force behind creating and supplying Inclusive Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, for women not only in the energy efficiency space but also for active and outdoor STEM positions. She is the President and CEO of Helga Wear Inc..
Highlights from this episode:
• PPE impacts many things for women, including mental health.
• The A-ha moment that Jodi experienced and why it was simultaneously “amazing and devastating”.
• Find out about the exciting new PPE products that Helga Wear is currently developing.
helgawear.com
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna chats with Chris MagWood, a crusader for reversing climate change and for the past 25 years he has dedicated his career to inspiring and assisting others to do the same. He currently holds two positions—Manager in the Carbon Free Buildings program at Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and as Director at Builders for Climate Action, an organization which he helped to establish.
Highlights from this episode:
• Find out why Chris “got really obsessed with metrics”.
• Learn about the tool that Chris created that measures embodied carbon that you can download.
• Hear what Chris has to say about moving the needle to meet our embodied carbon benchmarks by 2030 and beyond.
buildersforclimateaction.org
rmi.org
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
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Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
Shawna is joined by Lorrie Rand in this episode of This Must Be The Place.
Lorrie is the Sustainability Director at Habit Studio, a company she co-founded that specializes in sustainable renovations. Habit Studio is the leading authority on sustainable home design in Nova Scotia. Her company is also currently 8 women strong!
Tune in to find out:
• Why Lorrie decided to only work in Passive House.
• The huge retrofit project that she is documenting for a Youtube series!
habitstudio.ca
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna chats with Kendall Ansell-sometimes referred to as a “Fairy Design Mother” and a “gender-smashing business owner”. Kendall is the owner of Belle Construction and Kendall Ansell Interiors located in Vancouver, BC.
In this episode:
• Find out the popular Google search term related to the construction industry that has changed in recent years.
• Learn what tired, gender-biased question Kendall received from a student in a recent lecture she taught and her response to it.
• How Belle Construction is pioneering the way for more women to work in the trades.
belleconstruction.com
kendallansell.com
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode Shawna introduces the final theme of season 3—how do we inspire and disrupt the industry moving forward to meet our energy efficiency targets? Her guest Jesse Hitchcock, is a senior research analyst working in energy efficiency and climate change mitigation. She is dedicated to building a decarbonized future—one where communities are sustainable and supportive for all. She is recognized for her community leadership and has served on Canada’s preeminent leadership forums and has been featured in such publications as the Huffington Post, CBC Power and Politics and others.
In this episode:
• Why we need to break down silos to develop better climate change solutions.
• How lived experience and diversity is an essential lens to apply at the policy table.
• Why we have a broken ecosystem in energy retrofits and what we can do about it.
• Why Jesse has a different definition of “scale”.
esource.com
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna is joined by fellow educator—Yasmin Abraham. A multi-award winner and recognized nationally and internationally for her work, she is the vision behind Empower Me -Canada’s only energy efficiency, education and behaviour change program designed specifically for underrepresented communities.
In this episode:
• Why language is important and helps to build trust.
• Why a social enterprise business model can have a big impact.
• Learn why Yasmin says, “Too often perspectives are not included in decisions and not included in policies."
empowerme.ca
kambogroup.ca
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna covers a lot of important ground with guest Kirk Johnson. He has worked passionately over the past two decades in reimagining a Canada powered by low-carbon, net-zero, sustainable energy. He has spent his career designing transformative sustainable energy programs and has taught as a professor at Humber College.
Highlights from this episode:
• Find out about what he refers to as “perverse incentives”.
• For a long time he was the only person of colour in the room-why he says we need to “stand up for people that are not in the room”.
• He explains why “reinvention of the wheel” is one of the biggest industry myths.
Current Position:
President, Eco-Efficiency Consulting
For more background info:
ohe.efficiencycanada.org/kirk
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna is joined by Chelsah Thomas, the founder and owner of Sol Invictus, energy consulting for builders and homeowners specializing in high performance, net zero and passive house. Her home is central Alberta’s first Net Zero, Passive Solar Home. In 2020 she won “Business of the Year” for Young Entrepreneur.
In this episode:
• Chelsah discusses her social enterprise model vs a traditional business model.
• She explains why her own house is “a financially viable demo site for the community”.
• She shares the simple thing she recommends all builders and homeowners do in the early planning stages of projects.
solinvictusenergyservices.com
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna chats with Ian Scholten, Program Director at Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise, or ICE. He is leading Bringing It Home, a major initiative which is responsible for driving community-scale energy efficiency projects.
Tune in to find out:
• Which of Shawna’s past guests “lit the fire in him” to get into energy efficiency.
• Why we need to empower communities to lead, not just receive.
• Learn the most important thing he’s learned from connecting with Indigenous leaders across Canada.
indigenouscleanenergy.com
2020catalystsprogram.com
icenet.work
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
Shawna chats with Nate Adams in this week’s episode of This Must be The Place. When it comes to making your home more comfortable and efficient-Nate Adams is your house guru. Author, speaker, subject matter expert and content creator.
In this episode find out:
• Why he says building scientists are fundamentally “magicians”.
• The reason we need a “sales mindset” in energy efficiency.
• Why he’s known as the ‘House Whisperer’.
Recommended Book: Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore
hvac20.com
https://www.natethehousewhisperer.com/blog
Avoid a 15-20 year HVAC mistake, read HVAC 101
Join the HVAC 2.0 Advanced Discussion Facebook Group
Electrifyeverything.net - take the free course to learn how to electrify your home!
Energysmartohio.com - project case studies
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
Andy Cockburn joins Shawna for a deep dive into theme 2 of Season 3:
We’re kinda stuck.
What do we need to do to get out of our own way?
Tune in to find out why:
• We need to back off bespoke buildings.
• Andy says, “There has to be some room within reason to allow for mistakes to happen.”
• Communication is key.
Andy is the Director of Education and Training at NAIMA ( the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association) https://www.naimacanada.ca/. A red seal general carpenter by trade; he is a certified passive house consultant; his career experience includes custom housing, restoration, design, traditional timber framing, and stairs; he also teaches at Algonquin college.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna chats with the inimitable Ross Elliot. Known as “Mr. Energy”, he is an award-winning and sought-after energy design consultant for contractors and homeowners (even in retirement!). In 2014 he received the EnerQuality Hall of Fame award for lifetime achievement in making a lasting impact on energy efficiency and green building.
In this episode:
• Why building better is actually cheaper.
• What he learned while building his own LEED Gold, R-2000, Net-Zero Ready homestead that uses 73% less energy.
• The common myth about houses and efficiency that still baffles him.
homesolbuildingsolutions.com
(Ross is now retired and has since sold his business.)
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna’s guest is Vancouver-based architect, Richard Kadulski. Most recently he was inducted into the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association “Hall of Fame”. And in 2020, he was awarded the“Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Canadian Home Builder’s Association.
In this episode:
• Find out why Shawna refers to Richard as “The absolute rock star of the industry.”
• Why his archived newsletter, Solplan Review that he published for 30 years is still filled with building science information gold.
• Richard explains the biggest challenges in the industry right now and what to do about them.
archive.org/details/solplan-review
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna is joined by industry trailblazer and natural born teacher Gail Lawlor. She has worked in a variety of capacities the past four decades—including as an air sealing contractor, auditor, retailer, researcher, consultant and of course—trainer.
Tune in to find out:
• How a computer glitch set her on the energy efficiency career path.
• Why she has a retirement business card and why her byline states, “Connector of Dots.”.
• About her important clean energy work with First Nations and why she believes this will lead the way for future generations.
Indigenous Clean Energy
indigenouscleanenergy.com
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna’s guest is award-winning building science researcher Don Fugler. He spent 25 years leading research projects for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in the areas of residential energy use, ventilation, and indoor air quality. His findings are some of the most important in building science research in the world.
Tune in to find out:
• The simple and economical technique that filters air in a room.
• About the important work he is still doing (in retirement) involving indoor air quality monitoring in Pittsburgh houses.
• Why one of the biggest building science myths he mentions involves foil bubble wrap!
Senior Researcher (Retired), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
cmhc-schl.gc.ca/
ROCIS-Reducing Outdoor Contaminants in Indoor Spaces
rocis.org
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
Shawna catches up with long-time friend and colleague, Oliver Drerup in this edition of This Must be The Place. He is one of the top experts in Canada and internationally in promoting innovation and best practices in the design, construction and renovation of housing.
In this episode find out:
• Why Oliver says the first thing the industry needs to think about is codes and why we need standards.
• How Canada was progressive 40 years ago.
• Though retired, CMHC came calling. Find out about the important work he continues to do.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
Guest Tex McLeod returns to kick off Season 3 of This Must Be The Place! We’re back with an exciting new format that continues to deliver industry insight, decades of collective knowledge, a little humour peppered throughout, and informed direction on where building science is heading.
Season 3 is comprised of three themes. Each theme begins with an essay by Shawna. The first is about history and context; the second is about getting out of our own way, and the final theme will be about inspiration and disruption.
Tex McLeod is one of North America’s leading presenters and trainers on energy, housing, and indoor air quality. Shawna and Tex dive into the first theme of “How Did We Get Here? The historical context of cold climate building science and how we lean on this to create high performance housing in Canada.”
AUDIO ISSUES WITH TEX
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
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Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
Season Three of This Must Be the Place kicks off with a bang. The season will be broken into three themes, with six episodes per theme, and the first episode of each theme will start with an essay by Shawna and a guest to add their perspective on the theme. Of course there’s going to be overlap because yes, always, unavoidably, everything’s connected and all of the guests pull the threads together in different ways. The first theme of Season Three is how we got here, laying out some history and context for building science and high performance housing in Canada. The second theme revolves around what we need to do to get out of our own way, because, well, we’re kind of stuck and we need to change fast, and the third theme is focused on inspiration, the disruptors, the people who are bringing change, and the future of building science and the residential construction industry.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
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Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks with architect, Donna Sink. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana Donna has worked on urban design, at cultural institutions, and art exhibition design projects for over 25 years.
In this episode find out:
• Why Donna brings up the recently discovered and publicized footage of an 11-year-old Prince. Yes-that Prince!
• What is was like to be a female architect 30 years ago vs now.
• How her work with People for Urban Progress inspires creativity and innovation to reuse and repurpose and divert from filling our landfills.
iff.org
People for Urban Progress:
www.peopleup.org
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
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Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Monica Rokicki, founder and CEO of Better Building Works. In addition to running her business and being an innovator in the industry, Monica is a passionate and sought-after presenter.
In this episode find out:
• The importance of coming out of silos.
• How climate change is interconnected with human rights.
• To breathe or not to breathe? Shawna and Monica discuss whether a house needs to breathe or not.
betterbuildingworks.com
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to distinguished lecturer and speaker Robert Bean. He is the director of healthheating.com and founded Indoor Climate Consultants Inc. Though now retired, he has an accomplished, extensive and impressive body of work that continues to grow.
In this episode:
• Why we need courses in high school on how to buy a house.
• Why COVID-19 has created a more intimate relationship with our indoor environments.
• Learn why Robert’s motto is, “Design for people, good buildings follow."
healthheating.com
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Gaby Kalapos— the Executive Director at Clean Air Partnership in Toronto. Her hard work and dedication is changing the energy efficiency landscape at the community level. For more than 25 years she has been advocating on behalf of communities for local governments to take action in their sustainable advancement.
In this episode:
• Gaby explains why it’s so important to have more diversity in energy efficiency.
• Learn about the important work that Clean Air Partnership is doing.
• Learn about two the home programs in Ontario that help guide residents in making their homes more energy-efficient and climate-friendly.
cleanairpartnership.org
Better Homes Toronto: betterhomesto.ca
Better Homes Ottawa: betterhomesottawa.ca
Linkedin Clean Air Partnership:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/clean-air-partnership
Twitter Clean Air Partnership: https://twitter.com/CleanAir_Canada
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
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Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Tex McLeod—one of North America’s leading presenters and trainers on energy, housing and indoor air quality.
In this episode:
• Learn why his favourite, delightful and nerdy building science thing is understanding moisture.
• Listen to Tex and Shawna exchange their extensive knowledge about what to tackle and when in your home when it comes to retrofit upgrades.
• Learn about Tex’s Spring Training Camp 2022—advanced building science training for professionals. Check it out for this year’s incredible line up!
Atlantic Home Warranty: ahwp.org
Spring Training Camp 2022 Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-training-for-advanced-building-science-practical-application-2022-tickets-264399394707
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
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Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Lloyd Alter- author, teacher, and keynote speaker at conferences across North America and internationally. He is also the Design Editor for Treehugger-the award-winning sustainability website.
In this episode:
• Lloyd says that he learned he was a “better writer than a prefabrication salesman!” Why? Hint: it started with with a 2002 blog!
• We learn why embodied carbon is the elephant in the room.
• Learn how many tons of carbon each individual needs to stay under in their lifetime in order for us to stay under 1.5 degrees of warming.
treehugger.com
Book (Author Lloyd Alter): Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle https://newsociety.ca/books/l/living-the-1-5-degree-lifestyle?_ga=2.82253140.357694048.1646835400-201105757.1646835400&sitedomain=ca
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to
Megan Bennett-the Director of Program Operations at Summerhill—an organization that helps people and businesses across Canada use energy more efficiently. She is a passionate advocate for making energy efficiency equitable for all.
In this episode:
• We learn what she means by “democratizing energy efficiency” and why it’s so important.
• Megan explains how a job in central America inspired her dedication to the green space.
• A podcast host herself, Megan uses this platform for advancing gender equity.
summerhill.com
pluggedinpodcast.ca
stepup-energy.com
Facebook: Megan Bennett
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-bennett-378a842b/
Instagram: @megs_bennett
Plugged In Podcast: Instagram: @pluggedin_podcast
Twitter: @bennett_megan.
Twitter Podcast: @PluggedIn_Pod
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to passionate climate advocate Emma Norton. She is the Director of Government Relations at the Climate Emergency Unit ( a project of the David Suzuki Institute). Not afraid to “pound the climate emergency drum”, she is working tirelessly to reduce emissions through deep-energy retrofits and more responsive policy.
In this episode:
• We discover why her passion for the environment was ignited in university.
• We learn that she has TWO jobs-including a non-profit that she cofounded.
• Learn why she doesn’t think governments are acting fast enough and what she’s doing to sound the alarm on the climate emergency.
climateemergencyunit.ca
recoverinitiative.ca
Book: A Good War by Seth Klein https://www.sethklein.ca/book
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42397849-burnout
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmalnorton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enorton1/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/climateemergencyunit
Twitter: @climate_unit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-climate-emergency-unit/
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to
Betsy Agar, Senior Analyst in the Buildings and Urban Solutions Program at the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading clean energy think tank.
In this episode:
• Betsy talks about just how many Canadian homes need to be retrofitted by 2040 in order to meet our 2050 emissions goals.
• She explains the mistakes made and lessons learned from retrofitting her own home.
• We learn why her favourite, nerdy building science thing is “wetting patterns”.
Website: pembina.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betsy.agar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-agar/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pembina.institute
Twitter: @Pembina
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pembina-institute/
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this edition of This Must be The Place, Shawna has a spirited conversation with Luke Dolan, the CEO of Capital Home Energy-an energy design firm in Vancouver, British Columbia. Luke is a force for sustainable energy change in the industry.
In this episode:
• Find out the surprising participants in his courses.
• Learn his prediction for Net Zero by 2025.
• Why his favourite nerdy, energy efficiency thing is when his students understand the difference between “air barrier vs vapor barrier”.
capitalhomeenergy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalHomeEnergy
Instagram: @captialhomeenergy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-dolan-b5833641/
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this conversation of This Must be The Place, Shawna chats with the Senior Director of Net Zero Energy Housing at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), Sonja Wilkelmann.
Tune in to find out:
• Why Sonja says, “Marketing is going to be taking a bit of a turn from production of collateral to leveraging of that collateral.”
• What she says is her most nerdy, favourite thing in building science and why she says it’s a “quality of life difference”.
• The important and innovative initiatives of CHBA and what’s ahead for 2022.
Sonja: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonjawinkelmann/
https://twitter.com/NZEhomes
CHBA accounts:
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/chba-net-zero/
https://twitter.com/chbanetzero
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
LEEP: nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/local-energy-efficiency-partnerships-leep/17338
HELOC: canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/mortgages/home-equity-line-credit.html
PACE: novascotiapace.ca
NET ZERO RENO: chba.ca/CHBA/Housing_in_Canada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/Net_Zero_Renovations.aspx
Energy Star: nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star-canada/18953
In this conversation of This Must be The Place, Shawna catches up with Sean Kelly, Director of Energy at the Clean Foundation in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Tune in to:
• Learn about Clean’s innovative programs, including recent initiatives that Shawna collaborated on.
• Gain insight as to why Sean says, “We need more diversity across all kinds of metrics in the industry.”
• Learn about the energy-financing program called PACE.
• Understand that many factors contribute to the comfort of a home, including mental health.
cleanfoundation.ca
www.skelly.photography
PACE: novascotiapace.ca
Facebook: Clean Foundation
Twitter: @CleanFoundation
Instagram: Clean Foundation
LinkedIn: Clean Foundation
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must be The Place Shawna talks to Dave Butterwick. He is the Managing Partner at Butterwick Construction and Carpentry Ltd. and Butterwick Projects Ltd.. He specializes in Net Zero and Passive House building.
In this episode:
-Dave explains how he went from carpentry to high performance-buildings.
-Learn about the innovative Retrofit Roadmap tool that Butterwick is developing to work with clients.
-Find out what building science myth Dave works hard to dispel.
butterwick.ca
Sundance Coop:
https://sundancecoop.org/sundance-retrofit-project/
PEER:
nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/data-research-insights-energy-efficiency/housing-innovation/peer-prefabricated-exterior-energy-retrofit/19406
retrofitcanada.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butterwickconstruction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-butterwick-971a446/
Instagram: @butterwickconstruction
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must be The Place Shawna exchanges deep insights on energy efficiency with self-proclaimed “math nerd at heart”, Marie Hanchet. She is a Project Manager in Net Zero Energy Housing at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA).
In this episode:
-Discover why Marie says, “Let’s all embrace our inner improv artist.”
-The important lesson Marie shares about non-conformity, integrity and committing to being our authentic selves!
-Why she says, “Energy efficiency is part of the equation but it’s not the full solution.”
chba.ca
NET ZERO MURBS Project: https://www.chba.ca/CHBA/HousingCanada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/Net_Zero_MURBs/CHBA/Housing_in_Canada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/Net_Zero_MURBs.aspx?hkey=2fe3c949-db79-41d9-8813-c9a6a5859a70
Facebook: Canadian Home Builder’s Association
LinkedIn: Canadian Home Builder’s Association (National)
Twitter: @CHBANational
Instagram: CHBA National
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must be The Place Shawna exchanges net-zero knowledge and industry best practices with Brad McLaughlin. He is the General Manager of the multi-award winning company MCL Construction Ltd. based in New Brunswick, Canada. MCL has been serving the greater Saint John area for over 40 years specializing in building custom homes and renovations.
In this episode:
• MCL was featured on CBC for building the first net zero home in the province. Yet, it sat on the market for longer than anticipated. Tune in to find out if it eventually sold and what this tells us about the challenges of getting to net-zero.
• Why builders, bankers, appraisers and homeowners all have a role to play in achieving net-zero goals by 2030 and 2050.
• The connection between air tightness and power usage.
Website mclconstruction.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCL-Construction-Ltd-1252519918195053
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must be The Place Shawna connects with Casey Grey, founder of the award-winning sustainable building company, The Conscious Builder. Inspiring, driven and knowledgeable he is also the host of The Conscious Builder Show on YouTube and the founder of the Conscious Builder Academy.
Listen to find out:
• Why he says “environment is more powerful than willpower.”
• His advice on learning the difference between ‘important’ vs ‘urgent’.
• His recommendations on what to consider when thinking about building a home.
Website: caseygrey.com
Website: theconsiousbuilder.com
Facebook: Casey Grey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder
Twitter: @CaseyAGrey
Twitter: @BuildConsious
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseygrey/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-conscious-builder/
Instagram: @the_conscious_builder
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
The Conscious Builder Academy: consciousbuilderacademy.com
The Three Day Cottage: youtube.com/c/theconsciousbuilder
Book Recommendation: Speed and Scale by John Doerr https://speedandscale.com/
PLEASE NOTE: There were issues with the recording from the guests side. Please be patient with us.
In this episode Shawna talks to guest Bob Deeks, President of RDC Fine Homes based in Whistler and serving the south coast British Columbia. A past president of the BC chapter of the Canadian Home Builders Association, currently he serves as Chair of their National Technical Research Committee and as Vice Chair of the Net Zero Housing Council.
Tune in to find out:
• Why he says to look to your aero barrier trade as an awesome way to improve your experience as a home owner in an affordable way.
• The difference between embodied and operational carbon and what the sweet spot is.
• Why “electrification absolutely makes sense.”
Website - rdcfinehomes.com
Facebook @RDCFineHomes
Twitter @RDCFineHomes
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode of This Must be The Place-Shawna talks to Stephen Magneron, an energy advisor at HomeSol Building Solutions. They waste no time in diving into all things pressure testing, air flow and so much more!
Listen to find out:
• Why Shawna says to Stephen, “Photovoltaics on your roof, now that’s sexy!”
• Why Stephen says, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.”
• What Stephen says about the current challenges in the industry-especially education and why it’s happening at the wrong stage.
Website: homesol.ca
Facebook: @HomesolBuildingSolutions
Twitter:@HomesolBuilding
LinkedIn: Homesol Building Solutions Inc.
Twitter: @SMagneron
Instagram: stephenmagneron
Facebook: Stephen Magneron
LinkedIn: Stephen Magneron
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Poi Spinning - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poi_(performance_art)
YouTube Demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lPR84WPiK8
Shawna Henderson is the founder and CEO of Blue House Energy. She provides training resources to companies, managers and employees in the residential energy efficiency space.
This year, she fulfilled her dream of starting her own podcast. She wanted to take her 30 + years in the industry (especially as a women) and create deeply meaningful conversations. If you haven’t been able to check it out yet-not to worry! You can still tune in to all episodes in season one on iTunes, Spotify and other platforms.
On January 4th season two drops. We continue the conversation with trailblazers, award-winners, and on-the-ground experts. Don’t miss it. See you in Season Two.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
In this episode Shawna chats with the dynamic and knowledgeable Doug Tarry—an award-winning home-builder in Southern Ontario. He has built more net zero labeled homes than any other builder in Canada. He is currently writing a book that will serve as a guide for homebuilders.
· Listen to find out why focusing solely on energy can actually increase your carbon footprint!
· A big vision company with an even bigger heart: Learn more about his Hope project that has made its way to the film festival circuit.
· Doug is sharing his vast experience and knowledge in a new book: find out when his book will be released.
Website: https://www.dougtarryhomes.com/
Email Address: contact@dougtarryhomes.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/doug-tarry-ltd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougTarryHomes
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Project Hope: https://www.dougtarryhomes.com/partners/project-hope/
Project Hope Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2cTJWua17I
What is a heat dome? https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/heat-dome.html
Canadian Home Builders Association Net Zero Program: https://www.chba.ca/CHBA/HousingCanada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/CHBA/Housing_in_Canada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/NZE_Program_Landing_Page.aspx?hkey=4af3da17-b4da-42ef-bf20-261a9cfbe39f
Shawna is joined by Stefanie Coleman in this episode. She is the Marketing and Business Development Manager at Building Knowledge Canada. She is the 3rd woman to be elected as president of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) in its 80-year history. She is also the honoured recipient of the EnerQuality 2019 Lead of the Year Award.
Tune in to find out:
-What industry both Shawna and Stefanie began their careers in and how it contributed to their learning.
-Stefanie’s path to becoming CHBA’s president.
-How saying yes to opportunity helps to overcome imposter syndrome.
-About CHBA’s net zero program and how to approach energy upgrades.
NOTE: Shawna recorded this episode from Vancouver. Because of internet instability the quality of the audio is not what we would like. Thanks.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Building Knowledge Canada: https://buildingknowledge.ca/
Email: info@buildingknowledge.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuildingKnowledgeCanada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-knowledge-canada-inc./
CBC Hymn Sing: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1226923075567
Shawna’s Courses: https://bluehouseenergy.com/
National Home Builders Association: https://www.nahb.org/
Canadian Home Builder’s Association Net Zero Home Labelling Program: https://www.chba.ca/CHBA/HousingCanada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/About_the_Program/CHBA/Housing_in_Canada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/NZE_Program_Landing_Page.aspx?hkey=6272ba77-c662-4e3f-a065-a579f809b173
Toby Smith, Project Manager at Building Knowledge Canada joins Shawna in this episode. He brings a wealth of expertise in energy efficiency. He has contributed extensively to Shawna’s curriculum for her company, Blue House Energy. He supports clients by helping them navigate their way to high performance, low energy homes that they can be comfortable in for years to come.
In this episode:
-Toby explains compliance codes for builders.
-He shares his thoughts on how to make the trades more attractive as potential career options.
-How he helps his clients.
Building Knowledge Canada: https://buildingknowledge.ca/
Email: info@buildingknowledge.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuildingKnowledgeCanada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-knowledge-canada-inc./
NOTE: Shawna recorded this episode from Vancouver. Because of internet instability the quality of the audio is not what we would like. Thanks.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Enercan: https://www.enercan.ca/
Faith and the Common Good: https://www.faithcommongood.org/
ThermAtlantic: https://thermatlantic.com/
Lara Ryan has spent over 30 years honing her leadership skills in environmental sustainability. She currently helps clients articulate and demonstrate their social and environmental value as they navigate low carbon economy opportunities through her company, Lara Ryan Consulting.
Listen to find out:
-How deep energy retrofits are more about what you don’t see—comfort, health and cost-savings.
-Why we can’t wait for the demand to be there to drive sustainable change and what will move the needle.
-How she provides Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) guidance to her clients.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=lara%20ryan&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=1&searchId=02b91d4d-f777-48cf-9cae-8e1e1d4880ab&sid=.(-
Twitter @LaraCRyan
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Canada Green Building Council: https://www.cagbc.org/
Halifax 2050: https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/energy-environment/halifact-2050-acting-climate-together
Efficiency Nova Scotia: https://www.efficiencyns.ca/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm5fx5JWJ8wIVWtKzCh1lmweFEAAYASAAEgJk3vD_BwE
Link to Brandan Haley Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brendan-haley-policy-director-at-efficiency-canada/id1575762912?i=1000537804369
Link to Brandan Haley Android: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iVZFvNT6zHKGh3rjLsdCr
Brendan Haley is a passionate advocate and a deeply knowledgeable policy expert on an energy efficient economy. He was the principal catalyst behind the creation of Canada’s first energy efficiency utility, Efficiency Nova Scotia. Currently, he serves as Policy Director at Efficiency Canada.
Tune in to find out:
-The important work he is doing that will address the challenges of decarbonizing Canada’s buildings.
-Why he says those who work in energy efficiency need to raise their political voices.
-The exciting projects he is working on next including a new blog series.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Website: https://www.efficiencycanada.org/
Twitter: @br_haley
Facebook: Efficiency Canada https://www.facebook.com/EfficiencyCanada
Twitter: @EfficiencyCAN
LinkedIn: Efficiency Canada https://www.linkedin.com/company/efficiency-canada/
Canada’s Climate Retrofit Mission Report: https://www.efficiencycanada.org/retrofit-mission/
Efficiency Nova Scotia:
https://www.efficiencyns.ca/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIssHIw4uE8wIVcwNlCh3yhQ3dEAAYASAAEgL7K_D_BwE
Efficiency One: https://www.efficiencyone.ca/
Article About Carbon Lock-in by Brandon: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19187033.2011.11675011
How to get a heat pump in Nova Scotia: https://www.efficiencyns.ca/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-_vk14yE8wIV2siUCR215gr1EAAYASAAEgLBWfD_BwE
Natalie Irwin Episode – Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natalie-irwin-director-of-stakeholder-engagement-at/id1575762912?i=1000532450284
Natalie Irwin Episode – Android: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81Y2Q4ZmI2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/ZDQyYmEzNDAtYTJjMC00NjNmLWIxZmQtODc5ZDNhMmYyZDhm?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwigm8-VjYTzAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ
Today Shawna talks to award-winning (too many awards to list here) custom home-builder, Dale Rott. He has spent his career improving methods for better performing sustainable homes. He is the owner of Effect Home Builders in Edmonton, Alberta.
Tune in to find out:
-Why Dale said, “…water can be such a jerk.”
-Why not all home-builders are created equal.
-Why the unfortunate part of net-zero is understanding value.
Facebook: Effect Home Builders Ltd.
Twitter & Instagram: @effecthomes
Website: effecthomes.ca
Email: info@effecthomes.ca
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
CBC Article https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-cold-snap-no-match-for-the-furnace-free-warmth-of-a-net-zero-home-1.5908049
In this episode, Shawna has a conversation with Dr. Allison Bailes III. His company, Energy Vanguard offers consulting, training, quality assurance, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system design.
Tune in to find out:
-Why his Phd dissertation thesis is titled, Flat or Lumpy?
-Why Shawna calls his popular Energy Vanguard blog a “Treasure trove for anybody who wants to know about building science.”
-Why he says that the biggest myth in building science is that “a house needs to breathe.”
Twitter: @EnergyVanguard
Email: evinfo@energyvanguard.com
Website: https://www.energyvanguard.com/
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Blog: https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/
Flat or Lumpy Dissertation: https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/flat-or-lumpy-how-would-you-like-your-insulation/
Book – The Integral Urbal House: https://www.amazon.ca/Integral-Urban-House-Reliant-Living/dp/1897408161
Book – More Homes and Other Garbage: https://www.amazon.com/More-Other-Homes-Garbage-Self-Sufficient/dp/087156274X
Insulation Ratio Rule: https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/building-science-term-of-the-week-ratio-rule/
Upcoming Book by Allison: https://www.energyvanguard.com/book-house-needs-breathe-or-does-it/
Comparetto Cube: https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/how-make-high-merv-diy-portable-air-cleaner/
Treehugger: https://www.treehugger.com/
In this episode Shawna is joined by Anna Gillcash. Since she was a little girl Anna has had an obsession with houses. It was rather inevitable as her grandfather was a building contractor and her mother studied decorating. She can envision everything before the hammer even falls. She has recently hung up her tool belt in exchange for a pencil and clipboard. Now the founder and owner of Revival Home Design, she helps her clients see the vision of their dream home and then makes it happen.
In this episode:
-Learn why Anna says “gender roles didn’t exist” for her growing up and why that didn’t prepare her for what it really would be like working in carpentry as a woman.
-Why she’s no stranger to getting her hands dirty. Hint: it involves a dairy farm!
-How she helps clients build their dream homes.
Email: RevivalHomeDesignCompany.com
Website: https://www.revivalhomedesigncompany.com/
Facebook & Instagram @revivalhdc
NOTE: Because of internet instability the quality of the audio is not what we would like. Thanks.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
CMHC Loan https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/canada-greener-homes
Sarah Susanka Website and Books https://susanka.com/
In this episode Shawna talks to Amelie Caron—both powerhouse women— they dive into their backgrounds in what are trailblazing careers. They both started out at a time when the industry barely existed. Amelie is a Building Scientist at EcoSynergy—a leader in energy performance, they work with homeowners and home builders to create customized plans for highly efficient homes. Tune in to:
-Find out what Aerobarrier is and why it’s a game changer.
-Learn why Amelie says that women have to undo “decades of conditioning”.
-Hear Amelie explain her Master’s thesis and why she pursued her graduate studies in Austria.
Facebook: EcoSynergy Twitter: @EcoSYNRGY
Website - https://www.ecosynergy.ca/
Email - admin@ecosynergy.ca
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Net Zero Renovation Working Group - https://www.chba.ca/CHBA/HousingCanada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/CHBA/Housing_in_Canada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/NZE_Program_Landing_Page.aspx
Passive House - https://www.passivehousecanada.com/phpp-and-design-ph-software/
Robert Bean – Health Heating http://www.healthyheating.com/qa.htm#.YTEBL45KiUk
Aerobarrier https://aeroseal.com/aerobarrier/
Peter Darlington
Facebook: Solar Homes Inc.-Calgary’s Net-Zero Energy Homes
Twitter: @SolarHomesInc
In this episode Shawna catches up with Peter Darlington-the founder and owner of Solar Homes Inc.. He is the leader in Canada on net zero renovations and his passion is emissions reductions. Tune in to find out:
-The difference between net-zero and passive house.
-Whether any home can be retrofitted to net-zero.
-What it was like building his own energy efficient home-the first home in Canada to be labeled under the Canadian Home Builders Association Net zero Renovation Pilot Program.
NOTE: Because of internet instability the quality of the audio is not what we would like. Thanks.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Solar Homes Inc - https://www.solarhomesinc.com/
Canadian Home Builders’ Assocation - https://www.chba.ca/
Net Zero Renovation Working Group - https://www.chba.ca/CHBA/HousingCanada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/CHBA/Housing_in_Canada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/NZE_Program_Landing_Page.aspx
Passive House - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_house
Wood-Fibre Insulation - https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/wood-fibre-insulation-an-effective-renewable-choice-for-residential-buildings-7326/
SAIT - https://www.sait.ca/
NAIT - https://www.nait.ca/nait/home
Emporia Energy Monitors - https://www.emporiaenergy.com/best-home-energy-monitor?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlbXw8rvM8gIVbgaICR2ZcAnjEAAYASAAEgIQJvD_BwE
EIFS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exterior_insulation_finishing_system
Permaculture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture
Masanobu Fukuoka - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masanobu_Fukuoka
Angela Bustamante
Attention building science nerds! This episode is for you. Angela Bustamante is the Director of Technical Services and Quality Assurance at Building Knowledge Canada. Her superpower is delivering guidance to industry on energy efficiency components and systems as they relate to building codes.
angela@buildingknowledge.ca
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-bustamante-a6891b6/?originalSubdomain=ca
Tune into this episode to find out:
-Why knowledge is the most important commodity in this industry.
-Why Angela says that “Awareness of what you know and your confidence in what you know” is power.
What Energy Star is all about.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Building Knowledge Canada https://buildingknowledge.ca/
EnerGuide Report https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/energuide/energuide-energy-efficiency-home-evaluations/20552
CMHC https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/
SB12 http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=15947
Energy Star for New Homes https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/energy-star-canada/energy-star-for-new-homes/22179
House as a System https://betterhomesbc.ca/products/what-is-the-house-as-a-system-concept/
Aerobarrier https://aeroseal.com/aerobarrier/
In this episode Shawna breaks it down with Natalie Irwin, Director of Stakeholder Engagement at Efficiency Canada . The national voice for an energy efficient economy. Not only is Natalie helping to change the landscape for the better by being a voice and advocate in this sector, she is up to very interesting things! She works full time and is pursuing her Master’s degree and learning to become a sommelier. She joins the conversation from Sweden!
•Tune in to find out the many things you can do to your home to make it more energy efficient. No, it’s not just installing a heat pump.
•Did you know that Nova Scotia is a leader in energy efficiency?
•Find out why Shawna tells Natalie that she was a “unicorn” when she first started in the industry.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Energy Wise https://energy-wise.ca/
Efficiency Canada https://www.efficiencycanada.org/
How to become a Sommelier https://www.internationalsommelier.com/Wine/OnlineSommelierClasses?gclid=CjwKCAjwo4mIBhBsEiwAKgzXODoaPbsWj80euB_XrK7duNOkq3BiVmdbu0V8ZT2vv2nX4DSurxTtghoCOdoQAvD_BwE
Bishop’s Cellar https://bishopscellar.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo4mIBhBsEiwAKgzXOGM-XeVQZCFhIfnrrVKu30A7dsQkGI5s7s-GFDVs770rBFrqA74wFBoCgvMQAvD_BwE
Natalie’s Blog https://www.efficiencycanada.org/blog/
Equal by 30 https://www.equalby30.org/en
Halifax Partnership Connector Program https://halifaxpartnership.com/how-we-help/grow-your-business/connect-to-talent/
Efficiency Nova Scotia https://www.efficiencyns.ca/residential/upgrade-the-comfort-of-your-home-for-less/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo4mIBhBsEiwAKgzXOFAt70ccZzcrOFKaI6JYw0k_bxfvQgZsPrk1jTepNqFZhXxqB8pqBhoCePYQAvD_BwE
Paul Gagliardi
In this episode Shawna catches up with Paul Gagliardi, the Managing Director at NRGwise, an energy assessment consulting company deeply passionate and committed to our environment. His growing team of advisors is making great impact in the efficiency space.
-Tune in to find out about the Greener Homes Grant, you could receive funding for energy efficiency retrofits.
-Listen to Paul’s advice when it comes to upgrading your home.
-Find out exactly what it takes to be an energy advisor.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Shawna's Blog Post - https://bluehouseenergy.com/blogs/bhe-blog/shawna-henderson-featured-in-deep-energy-retrofits-webinar
@NRG Wise Consulting
NRGwise https://nrgwise.ca/
BCIT Building Technology Course https://www.bcit.ca/programs/building-construction-technology-associate-certificate-part-time-515gacert/
Don Roscoe http://www.solarns.ca/index.php/node/241
Listen to Episode 5 Mark Carver https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e14ob9b
Greener Home Initiative https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
Mark Carver
Twitter at @CanmetENERGY_O
LinkedIn at @CanmetENERGY Ottawa
Attention building science nerds! This episode is for you. In this episode Shawna talks to Mark Carver, project lead for CanmetEnergy at Natural Resources Canada-the country’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Getting to net-zero requires innovation. THIS episode is your insight into our thought-leaders and industry game-changers.
•Tune in to find out why the PEER project is leading innovation.
•Learn why “air-tightness” is the most important aspect of a deep energy retrofit.
•Also, you’ll find out why Shawna calls Mark “no stranger to danger.”
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
CanMet Energy - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/energy-offices-and-labs/canmetenergy/5715
Natural Resources Canada - https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/home
EnerCan - http://www.enercan.ca/
Jeff Armstrong – Cold Climate Building https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-armstrong-202a9310/?originalSubdomain=ca
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) https://www.och-lco.ca/
Sundance Co-op Project - https://sundancecoop.org/sundance-retrofit-project/
Diane Snelgrove
In this episode of This Must Be The Place, Shawna speaks to Diane Snelgrove, Enterprise Development Officer at the Saint John Community Loan Fund. Diane has held many hats in her diverse career but one thing that has been a constant is her natural ability to bring out the best ideas in aspiring entrepreneurs and help them launch and scale their businesses. She is a force. Next Inc. is a new program out of the loan fund and is focused on women entrepreneurs becoming energy advisors.
•Tune in to find out why you are never bored as an energy advisor (EA).
•How being an EA offers “tons of freedom”.
•Why she was getting frustrated with the ideas for business that women were bringing her.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
This episode was recorded June 15, 2021. Funding announcements at that time have been implemented.
Saint John Community Loan Fund http://loanfund.ca/
Enterprise Development Officer diane@loanfund.ca
Sussex Home Hardware https://www.homehardware.ca/store/31857
Hunt Design Centre https://huntdesigncentre.com/
Picadilly Coffee https://www.picadillycoffee.ca/
Enterprising Women http://loanfund.ca/enterprising-women.html
Greener Home Initiative https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
Maria Kondo https://konmari.com/
An Inconvenient Truth https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0497116/
Cindy Gareau manager@cacea.ca
Shawna’s guest in this episode is Cindy Gareau, the Executive Director of CACEA (The Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors). She champions the profession of energy advising, well because it’s pretty important. Yet, not much is known about the work they do. Cindy is here to change that!
Highlights:
-Listen to understand why she says that Energy Advisors “are really the centre of everything.”
-Energy advisors can be your partner in moving things forward.
-How the world of construction and energy advisors are linked.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors (CACEA) https://cacea.ca/
BC Step Code https://energystepcode.ca/
Greener Homes Initiative https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441 (PLEASE CONFIRM)
CMHC $40000 Loan – https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/project-funding-and-mortgage-financing/funding-programs/all-funding-programs/canada-greener-homes
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Clean Energy Financing -https://fcm.ca/en/programs/green-municipal-fund
Pilot Training Program in Integrated Design Process Facilitation –https://cacea.ca/portfolio-item/cacea-launches-an-idp-facilitation-training-pilot-program/
Carla Harder carla@bluehouseenergy.com
In today’s episode Shawna speaks to Carla Harder-a member of her Blue House Energy team. Carla is the Program Coordinator and oversees energy efficiency training. Her superpower (among many) is effectively engaging those that are underrepresented in the industry.
Highlights:
-Tune in to find out why she says “dry wallers are the ones who know how to ice cakes.”
-She explains that working in energy efficiency is about problem-solving that has healing and positive outcomes.
-Find out why we need to intercept girls at a younger age to attract them into the field.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Women Unlimited http://www.womenunlimitedns.ca/
Listen to Episode 1 with Guest Andy Cockburn https://podcastatlantic.com/podcast/this-must-be-the-place-the-building-science-podcast/
Irving Ship Building Youth Programs https://www.irvingshipbuilding.com/irving-shipbuilding-home.aspx
Link to Carla’s Artwork on Instagram@carlaeharder
Saint John Community Loan Fund http://loanfund.ca/
Andy Cockburn
In this episode Shawna talks to industry expert Andy Cockburn. He is the Director of Education and Training at NAIMA ( the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association). A red seal general carpenter by trade and a certified passive house consultant. He’s been influencing the younger generation of talent teaching at Algonquin college the past 15 years—though he says he learns from his students too!
Highlights:
-Find out why he says you can now “put on a lab coat and carhartt’s.”
-Listen to understand how the industry is changing.
-He explains the skill sets needed to succeed in this industry as it evolves, no you don’t need to be physically strong.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/
Blue House Energy’s Website by https://www.rgstrategic.com/
Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
North American Insulation Manufacturers Associationhttps://www.naimacanada.ca/
Recipe: https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/05/almond-rhubarb-picnic-bars/
Don Roscoe http://www.solarns.ca/index.php/node/241
https://chasingpisces.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/ns_open_roscoes_rules.pdf
Book: http://solarns.ca/resources/canadian-solar-home-design-manual
Coming soon. This Must Be the Place: The Science Building Podcast.
Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson shawna@bluehouseenergy.com
Producer - Tanya Chedrawy tanya@tanyamedia.com
Technical Producer - Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com
A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/
Tanya Media tanyamedia.com
Podcast Atlantic podcastatlantic.com/