EcoMotion: Recent Episodes
EcoMotion
EcoMotion Conversations give you a chance to listen to the ideas and insights of leading Green Thinkers. We will be asking questions and learning more about how these environmental and sustainability leaders approach and think about their work. We hear enough bad news about our planet and this podcast doesn’t focus on that. These conversations are about the ideas that will lead us to a sustainable future.
In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #10, Ted highlights EcoMotion’s solar work onsite in the Central Valley conducting an inspection at a massive utility-scale installation. He compares the really large with the really small, marveling at the simplicity of balcony solar in Germany. He also highlights Australian rooftop solar providing 50% of demand on the […]
The post News: Big and Small Solar first appeared on EcoMotion.
In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #9, Ted highlights his perspective on the nuclear shotgun wedding, sharing that AI is using so much data and energy that its purveyors – like Microsoft and Oracle – are seeking nuclear power solutions for their data centers, and questions whether this path is the best way to power […]
The post News: Sailing the Maine Coast first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Maria Cho, CEO of Triplebar, a biotech firm using advanced technology to tackle the urgent issues of food and drug supply. She leads a team in a mission to heal and sustain people and the planet by removing a key bottleneck in the bioeconomy. This is […]
The post Convo: Maria Cho on Sustainably Addressing Food and Healthcare Insecurity first appeared on EcoMotion.
In Part 1 of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic – Climate Resolve Series, Ted speaks with Catherine Baltazar, a Policy Analyst and Organizer, and Lia Cohen, a Coordinator for Climate Planning and Resilience, focusing on their work at Climate Resolve, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, building collaborations to champion equitable climate solutions. Catherine was born and […]
The post Convo: Climate Resolve Series, Part 1, with Catherine Baltazar and Lia Cohen on Creating Cool Communities first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Brian Thurston, an environmental entrepreneur, currently serving as a Sustainability Solutions Sales Director at APTIM, an environmental solutions firm. He’s also worked as a Senior Advisor for multiple companies and nonprofits in the environmental sector, focusing on business development and strategic partnerships. His background is in […]
The post Convo: Brian Thurston on Environmental Entrepreneurship first appeared on EcoMotion.
In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #7, Ted highlights two high-speed rail projects coming to Southern California: the California High-Speed Rail, linking Los Angeles and San Francisco, and the Brightline West, linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas. He also highlights ZIPs (zero-emission vehicle implementation plans) and ZEVs (zero-emission vehicles), the climate-protection superstar hemp, South Australia […]
The post News: Linking High-Speed Rail first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Andy Lipkis, Founder of TreePeople, who served as President for five decades. He is currently a Project Executive at Accelerate Resilience LA (ARLA). Andy is a pioneer of urban and community forestry, urban watershed management, and urban climate resilience, dedicating his life to healing the environment […]
The post Convo: Andy Lipkis on Trees and Forming Communal Bonds to Heal the Environment first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Mary Nichols, who served as the chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a total of 18 years. She has served on the Board under Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (1975–82 and 2010–18), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (2007–2010) and Governor Gavin Newsom (2019–2020). She also […]
The post Convo: Mary Nichols on Battling Smog first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this follow up Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Steve Lewis, Urban Design Principal with the Portland-based firm, ZGF Architects. Steve was also a candidate for the 2026 President at the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He is a facilitator of partnerships and alliances between groups and individuals who seek to use architecture […]
The post Convo: Steve Lewis on Equity in Architecture first appeared on EcoMotion.
In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #6, Ted shares his highlights from his trip to San Francisco to cheer on Matlock, daughter Kristin’s boyfriend who was competing in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. He also highlights that renewables provided more than 30% of all U.S. electrical generation in the month of April, a German research […]
The post News: Escape from Alcatraz! first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Sean Neman, Founder and CEO of Cal Solar Inc. Cal Solar Inc. proudly delivers reliable, full service renewable energy solutions for new construction, existing buildings, and retrofit projects throughout California. Their experienced in-house team of designers, engineers, and installers is equipped to deliver renewable energy solutions […]
The post Convo: Sean Neman on Breaking Through the Barriers to Solar in California first appeared on EcoMotion.
In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #5, Ted shares his highlights from his trip to the land of enchantment, Sante Fe, New Mexico, to visit his daughter Sierra who is living there. He also highlights the global clothing glut, seaweed clothing, South Korea’s solar bike path, streetlight-mounted EV chargers, the first school district in the […]
The post News: The Clothing Glut and Seaweed Textiles first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California Regional Center of the National Wildlife Federation. She is a lifelong advocate for wildlife, and has worked in environmental leadership roles for over twenty-five years. She has also spearheaded the #SaveLACougars campaign to collaborate, fund, and build […]
The post Convo: Beth Pratt on Coexisting with Wildlife in Urban Spaces first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Ingrid Malmgen, Senior Policy Director at Plug in America, a nonprofit organization with a mission to accelerate the transition to affordable and accessible plug-in vehicles and charging through education, advocacy, and research. Ingrid has over a decade of experience advancing sustainable energy and transportation electrification through […]
The post Convo: Ingrid Malmgren on the Transition to Electrified Transportation first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jack Groh, Director of Environmental Programs for the National Football League (NFL). He is also the Senior Vice President of Strategy for Legacy Sustainability, an independent consultancy that he and his wife, Susan Groh manage to develop and implement climate mitigation and adaptation strategies around major […]
The post Convo: Jack Groh on Greening NFL Events and Sports Sustainability first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Greg Kats, Founder and CEO of the Smart Surfaces Coalition, a non-profit organization promoting the adoption of urban “smart surfaces” to improve urban livability. He is also a businessman, environmentalist, played substantial roles in developing the clean energy and green building industries, and is a long-time […]
The post Convo: Greg Kats on Improving Urban Livability first appeared on EcoMotion.
In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #4, Ted acknowledges the global awareness of the severity of climate change, and its connection to human rights. He highlights the landmark ruling by the European Court, which faulted Switzerland for violating human rights provisions, and affirmed that the climate crisis is a human rights crisis. He goes on […]
The post News: GETs, Green Ammonia, The EV Tipping Point first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted and co-host, Russell Sturm, speak with Jesse Moore, CEO and Co-Founder at M-KOPA, the world leader of affordable “pay-as-you-go” financial services for low-income customers based in Africa. Since commercial launch in 2012, M-KOPA has connected, provided, and served over 3 million customers to affordable off-grid distributed solar systems […]
The post Convo: Jesse Moore on Microfinancing and Pay-As-You-Go Solar in Africa first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this Earth Day Special of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Mike Rufo, Musician and Energy / Climate Policy Consultant and Activist. Mike has had a long and distinguished career working with energy efficiency and modelling, as well as resource planning and cost effectiveness evaluations. He is now semi-retired, focusing on his career in singing-songwriting, […]
The post Convo: Mike Rufo on Melding Environmental Activism and Musical Passions first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Chelsea Congdon, Co-founder of the Global Biodiversity Narrative Project. She also served as a Water Resources Specialist for the Environmental Defense Fund, Water Program Director for Public Council of the Rockies, and is a Film and Media Producer. Chelsea considers herself to be a western water […]
The post Convo: Chelsea Congdon on Handling Growth, Engaging a Broad Global Movement, and Transforming Our Relationship with the Planet first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Chéri Smith, President and CEO of the The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy. ATCE is an Indigenous-led nonprofit that supports the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes transitioning to a clean energy future. It was founded in 2016 by Chéri, and formerly known as the Indigenous […]
The post Convo: Chéri Smith on Eradicating Energy Poverty in Indigenous Communities first appeared on EcoMotion.
In EcoNet News, Volume 25, Issue #8, Ted shares highlights from his daughter’s wedding weekend, and just how honored he was to be the father of the bride. He also highlights Maine boasting heat pumps, BTS fans taking on coal, the formation of the charging coalition, Porsche’s charging lounges, powering Rivian’s adventure network, and rural […]
The post News: Father of the Bride first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course focusing on the Millbrook solar story, a project in which all the stars aligned. Not only did the solar system take a huge chunk out of an institution’s carbon footprint, but it was a good deal from […]
The post Ted and Sierra Flanigan’s Clean Energy Crash Course: The Millbrook Solar Story first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with George Lindsay, Jr., President of the Christeen Oyster Sloop Preservation Corp, a non-profit in Oyster Bay, Long Island with the mission of preserving Oyster Bay’s Marine Heritage by involving the community in traditional boat building. He also serves on the boards of the Atlantic Class One […]
The post Convo: George Lindsay on Preserving Oyster Bay’s Marine Heritage first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jenny Tse, founder and owner of Sipping Streams Tea Company, which has the distinction of operating the only geothermal-powered tea farm in the world. Jenny is also the best-selling author of The Essence is Tea: The Transformational Journey of a Tea Connoisseur, and the host of the Essence […]
The post Convo: Jenny Tse on the Environmental and Social Impacts of Tea first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Esha Chhabra, Author of Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World. Esha is an accomplished author who specializes in writing about sustainability, international development, and the emergence of mission-driven brands. In the last decade, she has made significant contributions to numerous […]
The post Convo: Esha Chhabra on Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Gina McCarthy, the first-ever White House National Climate Advisor under President Biden and former U.S. EPA Administrator under President Obama. Gina McCarthy is one of the nation’s most respected voices on climate change, the environment, and public health. As head of the Climate Policy Office under […]
The post Convo: Gina McCarthy on Climate Leadership first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with William Boyd, Michael J. Klein Chair, Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law, and Professor at UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. He is also a Faculty Co-Director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, and Project Lead for the Governors’ […]
The post Convo: William Boyd on Restructuring Electricity Markets first appeared on EcoMotion.
In EcoNet News, Volume 25, Issue #7, Ted puts China’s renewable revolution in perspective. He also highlights the U.S. EV charging networks, celebrates clean energy job growth, and shares some renewable energy news from around the world. There are stories on the Volkswagen Group commissioning a major solar installation in France, the EPA’s rating of […]
The post News: Electric Vehicle Charging Networks first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course focusing on the power grid and its stresses as things start to heat up across the country this summer. They discuss “the electricity traffic jam” and the importance of raising awareness of peak conditions. They start by […]
The post Ted and Sierra Flanigan’s Clean Energy Crash Course: The Power Grid Under Duress During the Summer Heat Wave first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jay Turner, Professor of Environmental Studies at Wellesley College and Author of Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future. Jay is also Author of The Promise of Wilderness: American Environmental Politics since 1964 (2012), which focuses on debates over public lands protection in the […]
The post Jay Turner on the History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Ari Matusiak, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rewiring America, the leading electrification non-profit, focused on electrifying everything in our communities. Ari is also the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Purpose Venture Group, a social impact incubator building ventures to address climate and economic inequality. He […]
The post Convo: Ari Matusiak on Electrifying Everything in Our Communities first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Janice Lin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Strategen, a mission driven consulting firm that specializes in accelerating the clean energy transition. Janice has distinguished herself as a leading clean energy changemaker and visionary. She brings more than two decades of experience in clean energy market […]
The post Convo: Janice Lin on Green Hydrogen Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition first appeared on EcoMotion.
EcoNet News, Volume 25, Issue #6, highlights the impacts and achievements of Tai Chi master, Guo Jie, founder and leader of the Guo Jie Tai Chi Academy in Los Angeles as he received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Federation. Ted shares good, tipping-point news; clean energy investments globally, are […]
The post News: The Renewable Tipping Point first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Rod Matthews, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Brevian Energy, a renewable energy technology company based in California. Rod is an experienced business technology consultant and microgrid solution provider with a background in aligning energy and technology initiatives with core business objectives. He is passionate about […]
The post Convo: Rod Matthews on Commercial Microgrid Technologies first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Wiktor Dotter, Chief Executive Officer at ZeBeyond, a global SaaS company. Wiktor has a corporate development background in original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 and 2 businesses where he has facilitated decision making for boards of directors of both listed and privately held companies. The […]
The post Convo: Wiktor Dotter on Optimizing Materials in the Drive Trains of Electric Vehicles first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dan Nadav, Chief Executive Officer at Enviro Power. Dan has 20 years of experience in developing and deploying Distributed Generation (DG) technologies in North America and Europe. He is an expert in the commercialization of advanced energy technologies, and has led multiple product launch campaigns of […]
The post Convo: Dan Nadav on SmartWatt Boiler Technology first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course on climate action. They start by discussing the wild fires on the East Coast, leading into a discussion on the climate crisis and how to be a part of the solution. They break down their discussion into […]
The post Ted and Sierra Flanigan’s Clean Energy Crash Course: Climate Action 101 first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Greg Poschman, Pitkin County Commissioner for District 3. Greg has served on the boards or advisory boards of local non-profits, including Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), and on Pitkin County’s Healthy Rivers and Streams Advisory Board, from its founding until last fall. He’s also served […]
The post Convo: Greg Poschman on Maintaining the Quality of Life and Development in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado first appeared on EcoMotion.
EcoNet News, Volume 25, Issue #5, digs into intentional communities and leading sustainable lives, Ted shares a story out of Portland, Oregon where a couple bought a dilapidated building in 2007 and turned it into an intentional community brimming with community gardens. The issue also highlights rechargeable batteries, Dutch solar cycling paths, the City of […]
The post News: Crafting Intentional Community first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Andrew McAllister, third- term Commissioner at the California Energy Commission. Andrew has over 30 years of experience in the domestic and international energy arenas, primarily related to policy, utility planning, energy efficiency, and distributed renewable energy. He has worked across the world to deploy clean, cost-effective […]
The post Convo: Andrew McAllister on the Clean Energy Transition in California first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Douglas Foy, Founder and CEO of Serrafix Corporation, a strategic consulting firm and business incubator focused on energy, the environment, transportation, and climate change. Doug serves on numerous corporate and non-profit boards, including Ameresco, Inc., Renew Energy Partners, the Environmental League of Massachusetts, and the Center […]
The post Convo: Douglas Foy on Environmental Advocacy and Private Enterprise Fighting Climate Change first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Sean Armstrong, Managing Principal at Redwood Energy. Sean has worked for 25 years in building electrification, designed the retrofit and new construction of more than 10,000 all-electric residences for disadvantaged populations, co-authored five practical guides to building electrification, provided legal and technical support to dozens of […]
The post Convo: Sean Armstrong on Zero Net Energy Design of Affordable Housing first appeared on EcoMotion.
EcoNet News, Volume 25, Issue #4, celebrates Rocky Mountain Institute’s (RMI) impact! Ted shares his experience attending the RMI alumni event and reunion. The issue also highlights single-use battery disposal, renewables topping coal, offshore wind and fish farming, free public transportation in Luxembourg, parking lot solar, and Six Flags plan to install one of the […]
The post News: Celebrating Rocky Mountain Institute’s Impact! first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with John Perlin, Author of A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization. He is also the author of three books on solar energy: A Golden Thread: 2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology; From Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity; and […]
The post Convo: John Perlin on the Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Cisco DeVries, CEO of OhmConnect, California’s leading residential clean energy program. Cisco has over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. He served as an aide to the U.S. Secretary of Energy during the Clinton Administration, was chief of staff to the Mayor of Berkeley, […]
The post Convo: Cisco DeVries on OhmConnect’s Innovative Demand Response Program first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Steven Nadel, the Executive Director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a non-profit research organization. Steven has worked in the energy efficiency field for over 40 years and has over 200 publications on energy-efficiency subjects. He has testified many times before the US […]
The post Convo: Steven Nadel on Advancing Energy-Efficient Technologies and Services first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with April Bolduc, Founder and President of S Curve Strategies. April is passionate about transportation electrification and has both been in the industry and driving electric vehicles for over 12 years. She has inspired thousands of drivers to do the same by working with states, counties, and […]
The post Convo: April Bolduc on Transportation Electrification first appeared on EcoMotion.
EcoNet News, Volume 25, Issue #3, features an essay on small waterfront Village of Oyster Bay where Ted grew up, highlighting three things it is known for: oysters, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, and Billy Joel. The issue also digs deeper into oysters, highlighting their nutritional and ecological value. Ted goes on to share stories on […]
The post News: Oyster Bay first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with James Richmond, President of Sunwater Marine. James has been sailing since he was 4 years old. He has 37 years of experience in the renewable and energy-efficiency industry, having developed and managed over $140M in energy-savings projects in the USA. He is a Certified Energy Manager, […]
The post Convo: James Richmond on Electric Propulsion and Decarbonizing Boats first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Hunter Lovins, founder and President of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS). NCS helps companies, communities, and countries implement more regenerative practices profitably. Hunter is a consultant to scores of industries and governments worldwide, and has briefed heads of state and leaders of hundreds of governments. Hunter is […]
The post Convo: Hunter Lovins on Regenerative Economies and Natural Capitalism first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Karin Burns, Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the 2nd largest CCA (Community Choice Aggregator) in California. She and Ted discuss her early life growing up in a small coastal New Jersey town, attending Duke University, and holding four additional degrees from esteemed […]
The post Convo: Karin Burns on CCAs Accelerating the Adoption of Clean and Renewable Energy first appeared on EcoMotion.
EcoNet News, Volume 25, Issue #2, features an essay on the explosion of electric cars coming to market, their range, performance, and price. The issue presents news items including the rise of the Lone Star state in terms of utility-scale solar; a new solar/storage peaker plant being built for San Diego Community Power; carbon sequestration […]
The post News: The EV Revolution first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this issue of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic Podcast, Ted digs into battery chemistry developments, updates on offshore wind’s “floaters,” the European Union’s renewed commitments to clean energy, utility issues related to Vehicle to Grid export tariffs and Tariff On-Bill Financing, and a Danish manifestation of sustainable development.
The post News: Wind and Battery Innovations first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Mark Jacobson, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and Director of its Atmosphere/Energy Program. He is also a Co-Founder of the non-profit, Solutions Project. Mark discusses his youth in Northern California, traveling down to Southern California for tennis matches, and his early concerns […]
The post Convo: Mark Jacobson on Atmospheric Science and Climate Solutions first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this issue of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted takes listeners along on a journey aboard a cruise to Alaska. He starts by describing the geography of Alaska, then shares highlights of the trip, starting with Juneau and Whale-Watching, then to Icy Straits, Glacier Bay, and Ketchikan. He also dives into Alaska’s key industries: oil, fishing, and […]
The post News: Visiting Alaska first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Chris Lane, Chief Executive Officer at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. Chris discusses his awakening to nature and early fascination with birds, his upbringing in the southern United States, and his studies in environmental engineering at University of Florida, touching on his collegiate boxing prowess, […]
The post Convo: Chris Lane on Environmental Education first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Rick Heede, Director of the Climate Accountability Institute. Rick discusses his early roots in Norway, his move to the United States, and his studies in energy and climate change that brought him to Colorado. He describes his early works studying carbon concentrations at the National Center […]
The post Convo: Rick Heede on Carbon Accountability first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy. Jigar discusses how the Loan Programs Office operates in terms of lending and taking risks to achieve its goals. He gives the example of how it helped Tesla scale up, and how […]
The post Jigar Shah on Using Federal Funds to Advance Clean Energy Technologies first appeared on EcoMotion.
This episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic Podcast features Yvon Chouinard and his family’s gift of Patagonia to fight climate change. It also salutes Californians all who defeated proclamations of rolling black-outs and effectively kept the power grid on. Ted goes on to dig into the Inflation Reduction Act and its climate and energy funding and implications. […]
The post News: California’s Heat Wave Heroes first appeared on EcoMotion.
Ted and David have a substantive discussion ranging from the roots of his environmental passion in Tehran, Iran as a child, to his long standing and official role as a Member of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. He’s been appointed by four governors to this position. A division of Cal EPA, the […]
The post David Nahai on the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Lauren Faber O’Connor, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Los Angeles. Ted and Lauren discuss her early career at the British Embassy promoting sustainability solutions, as well as the relationship between British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, which led to her […]
The post Lauren Faber O’Connor on the Rise of Sustainability in Los Angeles first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Mona Newton, former Executive Director of CORE (Community Office of Resource Efficiency), serving Aspen and Pitkin County, Colorado. Ted and Mona discuss her background and early career working in Colorado’s Governor’s Energy Office, segueing into her role at CORE. CORE has an interesting community energy model […]
The post Convo: Mona Newton on Community Based Energy Models first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Walter “Wally” McGuire, Retired CEO of the Flex Your Power Campaign. Ted and Wally discuss his background and early career in campaign organizing, White House trip planning for President Jimmy Carter, his involvement in two Olympics, and managing the Pope’s visit to Los Angeles. He also […]
The post Convo: Walter McGuire on Flex Your Power first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this issue of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted takes listeners along on a journey aboard Zephyr, sailing the Coast of Maine. He starts by introducing the State of Maine, then highlights each day of the sailing trip, starting at Falmouth and ending in Rockland. Along the way, Ted highlights Maine’s lobster industry, renewable energy, and light […]
The post Sailing the Coast of Maine first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Paul Schwer, President at PAE Consulting Engineers, Inc. As the president of PAE, Paul leads a talented group of over 380 engineering, design, and business professionals creating the most energy and water efficient buildings in the world. Ted and Paul discuss the Living Building Challenge, and […]
The post Paul Schwer on the Living Building Challenge first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this issue of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted Flanigan digs into all things elevators: cable-less, mag-levs, and high-rise gravity storage. He goes on to highlight The U.K.’s low-cost renewable tender, agrihoods and farm-centered communities, batteries addressing California’s heat waves, swiss pumped-hydro storage, sand batteries, and shared mobility and active transportation.
The post News: The Elevator Update first appeared on EcoMotion.
In this episode of Flanigan’s NetPositive Podcast, Ted Flanigan speaks with Dr. Susan B. Eirich, Founder and Executive Director of the Earthfire Institute, a wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation center in Driggs, Idaho. She discusses her deep sentiments on the value of Reconnection Ecology, a framework created to reawaken our relationship with wildlife and nature, expanding […]
The post Susan B. Eirich on Reconnection Ecology first appeared on EcoMotion.