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Off the Grid, On the Record | With Yarek Matacz from JPM MediaSolar Isn’t Enough: Ron Kamen on Policy, Heat Pumps, and What’s Really Holding Back the Clean Energy TransitionIn this powerful episode of Off the Grid, On the Record, host Yarek Matacz sits down with Ron Kamen, founder and CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting, to pull back the curtain on the real bottlenecks behind small solar’s slow growth—and why tech isn’t the problem.With decades of experience in policy, program development, and large-scale project consulting, Ron explains how local permitting, outdated regulation, and fragmented energy strategies are still holding back otherwise capable developers and communities.From New York’s billion-dollar NY-Sun program to performance-based incentives and community coalitions, this episode is a mas...2025-06-1140 min
Future-ProofedHow EarthKind Energy is Powering the Future with Clean Tech & AI | Ron KamenRon Kamen, founder of EarthKind Energy Consulting, shares how his company is revolutionizing energy efficiency with solar, geothermal, and AI-driven solutions. From slashing costs for businesses to pioneering sustainable community initiatives, discover how cleantech can deliver positive ROI while saving the planet. Perfect for entrepreneurs, developers, and eco-conscious leaders!⏱Timestamps00:00 - Intro & Ron’s Journey from Accounting to Clean Energy05:18 - EarthKind’s Origin: From Starfire to Sustainable Consulting08:07 - Case Study: How a Developer Achieved 40% ROI with Solar + Heat Pumps12:24 - Geothermal vs. Air Source Heat Pumps: Efficiency Explained19:00 - Vision for th...2025-04-0833 min
AWESome EarthKindPowering the Future: Bridging the Clean Energy Job Gap with Steve EnglerQuantum Quote: “What if someone told you that we have everything we need to decarbonize most of the economy, we could just start electrifying every new car furnace, water heater, dryer, and cookstove and industrial process starting right now." - Stephen Lacy, paraphrasing Saul Griffith. As we stand at the edge of a clean energy revolution, the urgency for a skilled workforce in this sector has never been more critical. With the United States experiencing a surge in clean energy jobs growing at twice the rate of other industries, the demand for qualified technicians is sta...2024-12-0727 min
Story SamuraiRon Kamen | Sep 3, 2024Ron Kamen shares his proudest moment of donating half of his liver to his wife, who had hepatitis C. He highlights the importance of organ donation and the fact that the liver is a renewable organ. Ron then discusses his passion for renewable energy and how he got involved in the field. He explains the economic, environmental, and health impacts of energy and the inefficiencies of traditional energy sources. Ron emphasizes the growing affordability and adoption of renewable energy, particularly solar power. He also discusses the potential of geothermal energy and government incentives for renewable energy projects. Ron concludes by...2024-09-0347 min
Story SamuraiRon Kamen | Sep 3, 2024Ron Kamen shares his proudest moment of donating half of his liver to his wife, who had hepatitis C. He highlights the importance of organ donation and the fact that the liver is a renewable organ. Ron then discusses his passion for renewable energy and how he got involved in the field. He explains the economic, environmental, and health impacts of energy and the inefficiencies of traditional energy sources. Ron emphasizes the growing affordability and adoption of renewable energy, particularly solar power. He also discusses the potential of geothermal energy and government incentives for renewable energy projects. Ron concludes...2024-09-0347 min
Entrepreneurs on FireBusiness Opportunities in the $7+ TRILLION Dollar Clean Energy Economy with Ron Kamen: An EOFire Classic from 2021From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Ron Kamen is the CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and the host of The AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron empowers you to “Go Clean & Save Green” with clean energy transitions that reduce carbon footprints and save money. Top 3 Value Bombs 1) Our entire civilization depends on energy and depends on us making the transition. If y...2024-02-1125 min
Failing to Success178 | Solar, Battery Storage, and EV Charging | Tackling Climate Crisis through Renewable Energy with Ron Kamen from EarthKind Energy🌱 Renewable Organs and Sustainability: Sharing a personal story about liver donation, highlighting the concept of renewable organs and its analogy to renewable energy sources.⚡ Clean Energy Consulting: My extensive experience in clean energy policy and consulting with property owners for clean energy transitions, encompassing solar, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging.🌍 Tackling Climate Crisis: Urgent need to transition to clean energy due to increasing extreme weather events. Clean energy not only mitigates environmental issues but also offers economic benefits and personal fulfillment.➡️ Book a Call with ChadIn this episode 178 of "Failing...2023-09-1011 min
The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie CichettiClean Energy Discussion with EarthKind’s Ron KamenRon Kamen, represents commercial organizations in clean energy projects that reduce energy costs and lower carbon footprints. He started the AWESome EarthKind podcast to generate hope & empower families with the tools to have a positive impact. For 3 decades, he’s worked with large and small businesses, governments & non-profits to identify achievable clean energy goals, create strategies, and deliver next-generation cost-saving climate solutions. His career began with fixed-income seniors who had to choose to "heat or eat" due to astronomical utility cost increases. He came to realize that energy was also the major source of air, water & land pollution. (In my hom...2022-10-1930 min
Nonprofit Architect Podcast with Brenda McChesneyHow Clean Energy can save you Money and the Planet at the Same Time with Ron KamenDown with dirty energy, up with clean energy, we have a lot of different solutions out there for the nonprofit that will help save them some money while being environmentally friendly. Ron Kamen joins us to show you how you can save your nonprofit money and save the planet at the same time. Remarkable Quotes:Ron: Save money as well as have a positive environmental impact.Ron: And by doing it more efficiently, we're reducing energy consumption.Travis: When you can have a win-win situation, you can save m...2022-09-1340 min
AWESome EarthKindEarth Day 52st Anniversary - with Earth Day Founder, Denis Hayes (Special Re-Release)Quantum Quote: “If it has been done, it must be possible.” – Kenneth Boulding April 22, 2021 is the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day - the most widely-observed non-religious holiday in the world. Over 1 BILLION people participate in Earth Day events in virtually every nation on Earth. Earth Day events educate and mobilize on local, state, national, and global environmental issues. The 2020s HAS to be the turning point for humanity’s transition to clean energy and a sustainable future. 90% of our carbon emissions come from burning fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural...2022-04-2233 minAWESome EarthKindAchieve Greater Success Becoming a Geothermal HVAC ContractorHeating and cooling concerns about 1/3 of all greenhouse gas emissions. With the convergence of advanced clean energy technologies, the chance of being fossil fuel free now appears! In New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, more commonly known as the Climate Act, the most aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals have been turned into law. Did you know that it not only aims to achieve 40% reduction by 2030 and 85% by 2050, but also envisions giving 35% of all benefits to communities that have been most disadvantaged by climate pollution? We have been successfully moving towards our 2025 goals, an...2021-12-131h 03AWESome EarthKindE2 National Webinar: A Climate Conference (COP26) Conversation with E2 Members in Glasgow, ScotlandPeople are continuously working to help sustain this planet’s life, and it is indeed great to have dialogues where concerns are shared and solutions are created and promoted. Sadly, because some countries (especially the US) withdrew their commitments after pledging critically needed action, the climate movement – especially the Build Back Better Act – is moving slow... We have all the evidence we need to take action. What’s stopping you from standing up and moving forward? We can’t just wait and see what happens. We have to monitor and...2021-11-151h 00AWESome EarthKindClimate Risk is Business Risk - a Business Executives Presentation - Ron Kamen, EarthKind Energy ConsultingQuantum Quote: “Take advantage of clean energy incentives today – or pay climate penalties in the near future”. We have reached the tipping point. Humanity’s Greenhouse gas emissions are fueling extreme weather events that are becoming more intense, costly, deadly, and frequent. Did you know that our greenhouse gas emissions are trapping the same amount of energy in our atmosphere as 500,000 nuclear explosions EVERY day, 365 days a year? In 2019, the U.S. saw an average of one $1 Billion extreme weather catastrophe every month. In 2020 – Billion Dollar weather events incre...2021-11-0844 min
Age of PlasticFrom fossil fuels to 'earth kind' renewable energy with Ron Kamen...Today’s guest is CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting & host of the Awesome EarthKind Podcast, which discusses how the forces of nature Earth, Air, Water and the Sun can provide all the energy we need as a planet 1000% over!Today find out from Ron Kamen, how energy efficient are we? Whats the best flavour of clean energy? Hydro, Solar, Thermal, Tidal or Wind? Whats behind our energy issues at the moment? Carbon capture technology? And what to look for when you pick a clean energy provider, plus the CODEREDCLIMATE campaign!More on Ron Kamen...2021-10-1538 minAWESome EarthKindCodeRed Climate & Live Music with Tanner Watt, REVERBQuantum Quote: “The Nelson family rules: (1) Don’t be an asshole; (2) Don’t be an asshole; and (3) Don’t be a damn asshole.” – Willie Nelson What action are you taking to keep this world a place where we can continue to live? No matter how small or how big your position, you can produce ripple effects that benefit our kids’ and our grandkids’ future! Join artists Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Dead & Company, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes & many others in using your platform to encourage people to take a step towards a liva...2021-10-0450 minAWESome EarthKindBuilding a Zero-Emission Transportation Future with Alok Disa, EarthjusticeQuantum Quote: “Know thy enemy and know thyself and a thousand battles you will win.” – Sun Tzu How much would you give to have your kids live a healthy and happy life? More and more people are waking up to the fact that this is a very critical time for our survival, and that we still have a long way to go in order to achieve the goal of having 100% fossil-fuel free electricity, heating, cooling and transportation by 2050. Do you know that we will be saving a lot of money when this transition happen...2021-09-2743 min
AWESome EarthKindDriving Force in the Mass Adoption of Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pumps - with Bill Nowak, NY-GeoQuantum Quote: “We need to put a sunset on fossil fuel use in our homes.” – Bill Nowak Are you aware that an average person in the United States emits 16 tons of climate-disrupting carbon dioxide every year? Even the way natural gas has been advertised for decades doesn’t actually reflect the truth at this point of time! Statistics say that heating oil and gasoline are about 1 ½ times as problematic as natural gas. BUT - natural gas emits methane, which is much more dangerous on a 20 year time frame than it is on a...2021-09-2043 min
Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage ExperienceEp #255 Making Clean Energy Choices Interview With Ron Kamen CEO of EarthKind Energy ConsultingI got to interview Ron Kamen.
Ron Kamen, CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and host of The AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron’s life mission is to empower everyday people to make clean energy transitions to reduce their carbon footprint and save them money. For more than three decades, Ron has energized communities, governments, non-profits, and businesses to take their next step to increase energy efficiency and use renewable energy. He’s now building an online community of AWESome EarthKind people ready to “Go Clean and $ave Green.”
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6:00 Starting...2021-09-1625 minAWESome EarthKindClimate Disasters & Multiplying Your Impact by 1,000Do you want to create the clean energy future we need to make the world safe for yourselves, your children, and all future generations? Do you know that solar energy can supply up to 40% of the nation’s electricity - within 15 years? Yes, that’s true! The US Department of Energy’s recent study, called Solar Futures (https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-releases-solar-futures-study-providing-blueprint-zero-carbon-grid), found that solar – our cheapest and fastest-growing source of clean energy – could produce enough electricity to power all of the homes in the U.S. by 2035 - and employ as many as 1.5 million peo...2021-09-1315 minAWESome EarthKindElectricity Choice Evolution - with Energy Ogre’s Jesson BradshawQuantum Quote: “We’re not magicians. We’re just nerds.” – EnergyOgre’s Motto People are busy, and we do not usually pay attention to electricity - until the times when it’s not there. In the 1990s, many states deregulated their electricity utilities. If you are in New York or Texas or other deregulated states, you can now choose your electricity supplier. But, many homeowners are overpaying for electricity without knowing it. Texas has about 140 authorized retail electricity providers providing consumers with the opportunity to choose. Across the US, different r...2021-09-0659 min
AWESome EarthKindPower of Earth Geothermal Heating - Ep 7 - Creating Home Sustainability Solutions with Innovative Financing with Eric Howarth, GoodLeapQuantum Quote: “If everybody is thinking the same, then somebody isn’t thinking.” – General George Patton In this time of the pandemic, everything we do is done at home. Everyone’s inside and we’re at home for the whole day, therefore our energy consumption gets higher as well. Many people are doing home improvements, but not everyone can afford the upfront investments necessary to improve energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs. Did you know that GoodLeap finances half of the residential solar installations in the United States? Now, you can now be financed t...2021-08-3030 minAWESome EarthKindHelpfully Hoping – Believing & DoingFor more than 3 decades, I’ve helped businesses, governments, non-profits, and communities take their next step in clean energy transformations that reduce carbon footprints and save money. The goal of the AWESome EarthKind Podcast is to empower and energize YOU - so that, wherever you are on the clean energy spectrum, you can take your next step to a healthier & more sustainable future. We’re going to do something a bit different today. Instead of an interview – I’m going to just give you my perspective on the human race – the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Fear. An...2021-08-231h 02AWESome EarthKindThe Electric Vehicle Revolution - with Ariel Fan, Green WealthQuantum Quote: “Pressure makes diamonds.” – Ariel Fan Within the last 18 months, multiple companies have committed to become 100% carbon neutral by 2030, and entire industries are being galvanized. But we’re just at the beginning to scratch the surface of the most massive revolution in over 100 years. By 2035, no combustion vehicles will be sold in California or New York. Virtually every auto manufacturer - and many new ones - now have electric cars for sale. As one example, Ford invested over $10 Billion in electric vehicles, with the Mustang-E and F-150 Electric now on the market. Do you kn...2021-08-1650 minAWESome EarthKindYear 1 Review and Request for FeedbackWelcome, AWESome EarthKind People! Hi - I’m Ron Kamen - your host & clean energy guide. For more than 3 decades, I’ve helped businesses, governments, non-profits and communities take their next step in clean energy transformations that reduce carbon footprints and save money. AWESome EarthKind is here to empower and energize YOU - so that you can take your next step. We launched the AWESome EarthKind podcast a year ago on August 6th, 2020 –– the 75th anniversary of humanity’s destructive use of nuclear power on the people of Hiroshima, arguably the date that humanity became the 5th For...2021-08-0911 minAWESome EarthKindSaving Energy through Practically Perfect Plumbing - with Pete SkinnerQuantum Quote: “We really can’t sit idly by. We’ve got to make the decisions. We’ve got to get things to change fast.” – Pete Skinner Hot water costs can be up to 18% or 20% or more of a family’s home energy bill, and it can be an even larger percentage in a multi-family building. If you’re a developer of multifamily buildings, you strive to balance the first capital costs of construction, with on-going energy and maintenance costs - all while not compromising comfort for your tenants. Studies conducted...2021-08-0241 min
AWESome EarthKindBuilding Electrification and Electric Efficiency Portfolios – with Jennifer Cross, National GridQuantum Quote: “It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop.” – Confucius Do you want to reduce your heating and cooling costs - but aren’t sure how to afford the best options? Do you want to save money and help make a better world? Whether you’re a gas or an electric residential, multifamily, small business, or commercial customer – National Grid’s clean heating programs can provide incentives to help you make your clean energy transition. Today’s program is with Jennifer Cross. Jenny is a Senior Program Manag...2021-07-1220 min
The sustainably.eco PodcastEpisode 13 - Lessons from New York with Ron Kamen & Youth-led Impact Investing with KSVFSend us a textThis month's episode features an interview with Ron Kamen, host of the AWEsome Earthkind Energy Podcast who tells us how New York State became one of the leaders in sustainability and its one significant missed opportunity. We also spoke with Keshiv Kaushal and Gabrielle Kolotinsky at the Kingston Social Value Fund. They break down how their youth-led impact investment model can be a game-changer for social enterprises, enterprising non-profits, co-ops, and other socially-focused organizations that are under-served by the current impact investing market. This episode is sponsored by the Plastic Free Summer Challenge. 2021-07-0534 minAWESome EarthKindThe Best Solution for Sustainable Mobility - with Brandon Bartneck of FEVQuantum Quote: “The obstacle is the way.” – Ryan Holiday 98% of American’s daily trips measure less than 50 miles. Do you know that plugging in an electric vehicle into a normal 120V socket overnight can provide 200 miles of range? This means that most of us can wipe out our gasoline consumption and eliminate 40% of our total carbon footprints simply by switching to an electric car. But however you move around - people will still have accidents, either dying or getting injured on their way. And so even a transition to electric vehicles will not by itself c...2021-07-0532 minAWESome EarthKindGood Night Gasoline- with Twyla Dell, Environmental Leader & Fuel Transition HistorianQuantum Quote:" From the early 20th-century author, Ayn Rand - "You can evade reality, but you cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." - Twyla Dell Every gallon of gasoline we burn creates ~20 pounds of carbon dioxide. Multiply times the number of gallons we consume every day, and you can understand why the atmosphere now has 50% more carbon dioxide than it did 100 years ago. No wonder it has accelerated global climate change and has fueled the more extreme weather conditions we are facing these days. With what is happening now, do we...2021-06-2842 minAWESome EarthKindWhat’s Better than Cooking with Gas - with 5-Star Chef Chris Galarza of Forward Dining Solutions LLCQuantum Quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world,” Gandhi said. So whatever it is you don’t like, instead of complaining about it, do something about it. Live that change!” - Chef Chris Galarza Did you know that cooking with gas can produce unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide? At 200 parts per million, gas emissions can even far exceed the federal maximum of 9 parts per million. While only 1% of chefs in America are currently cooking with an induction stove - the top US restaurants are making the transiti...2021-06-2132 minAWESome EarthKindMake Your House Healthy, Comfortable, and More Energy-Efficient - with Lauren Salz of SealedQuantum Quote: “There are two ways to live your life. One is that nothing is a miracle, or the other way is that everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein Having an efficient, clean, and comfortable home is everyone’s dream. Every homeowner wants their family to be comfortable, with a proper heating and cooling system that doesn’t cost too much to operate. Most of us also want energy savings and positive environmental impact. Are you having problems with heating and cooling? Do you want to make energy efficiency upgrades but believe that it would be too exp...2021-06-1426 minAWESome EarthKindTracking State & Utility Clean Energy Policies - with Miriam Makhyoun, CEO of EQ ResearchQuantum Quote: “Use the devil’s tools to win the angels’ war.” – Miriam Makhyoun Did you know that 19 states now have 100% clean electricity targets by 2050? But - did you also know that only a handful of them are legally binding? Across the U.S., state governments and utility regulatory authorities are creating policies and programs to move our society to clean energy. Which states have the best programs? What are the laws, regulations, and programs in your state? How many of the goals are concrete and enforceable? And – how can we be kept inform...2021-06-0730 min
Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews with Mario Fachini0279: Increasing Your Profits Using Clean Energy with Host & CEO of Earthkind Energy Consulting Ron KamenVisit www.EAInterviews.com/ for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: Increasing Your Profits Using Clean Energy with Host & CEO of Earthkind Energy Consulting Ron Kamen2021-06-0257 minAWESome EarthKindReligious Organization’s Role in Addressing Climate Change - with Rev. Dr. Leonisa ArdizzoneQuantum Quote: “Science provides us with the evidence, our faith compels us to act.” – Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone Climate change is a part of our lives that must be resolved - or the extreme weather events will result in the ultimate collapse of all civilization. Are you concerned about the future and want to protect your children? How does your faith compel you to take action? Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone is an educator, minister, and musician based in Ulster County, New York. She has been a science and peace educator...2021-05-3139 minAWESome EarthKindClimate-Friendly Heating with Michael Seidenberg, Eco Energy of NYQuantum Quote: “The biggest benefit with geothermal is that it's always the same climate down below.” – Mike Seidenberg Heat pumps are replacing traditional fossil fuel heating. With efficiencies of 200-500%, not only are heat pumps more cost-effective, safer and healthier than fossil fuel heating - but, instead of needing a boiler or furnace, plus an air conditioner, plus an air filtration system - you get everything “all in one”. Air source heat pumps cost less upfront. But ground source - or geothermal - heat pumps are less expensive to operate and can provide a better long term va...2021-05-2421 minAWESome EarthKindHow Geothermal Blows Away Oil & Propane - with upstate NY Homeowner Hugh CaslerWith prices fluctuating between $1.50 to $4.50 a gallon, heating with oil or propane can destroy your budget. Heating with the Power of the Earth is clean, quiet, consistent, convenient, and cost-effective - all while helping the environment. Aside from being eco-friendly – Geothermal also keeps money in your pocket. You live healthy and comfortably - while saving the Earth and money at the same time. Hugh Casler is Fowler Brothers Inc’s Project Manager who currently resides in far upstate New York (near Lake Ontario). He has built several homes and does his own ele...2021-05-1714 minAWESome EarthKindBuilding Green & Saving Money - with Michael Murphy, Murphy Brothers ContractingQuantum Quote: “I know one thing – that I know nothing.” – Socrates Do you want to learn how to build a home that is comfortable, healthy, and beautiful? Do you want your home to be green and energy-efficient? Do you want to know the type of construction company that can turn your youthful dream home into reality? If you do, then you’re up for a great treat today! Spending time inside a home that is comfortable, healthy, energy-efficient, and sustainable would be a wonderful gift you could give yourself and your family. Not only are you contri...2021-05-1043 minAWESome EarthKindPhase Change - with Govi Rao, Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Quantum Quote: “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa Do you remember your grade school science class where your teacher discussed the concept of phase change materials? Have you ever heard of products that either absorb or produce heat depending on the change in ambient conditions? Do you want to know how you can transport food, medicines, and keep your rooms at your preferred temperature - without putting in a large amount of energy? In a world where t...2021-05-0343 minAWESome EarthKindCarbon Offsets - with Tom Herman, AirCarbon Pte Ltd.Quantum Quote: “Make the journey the reward.” - Tom Herman We all need to reduce our carbon emissions by becoming more efficient and using renewable clean energy. But, at the end of the day, most of us will still be stuck with aspects of our lives that hinder us from being 100% carbon neutral, and it will take civilization decades to reduce 300 years of carbon emissions. Do you want to lower your carbon footprint, but aren’t sure how to get beyond the basics? Carbon offsets reduce or capture the...2021-04-2637 min
The Podcast On PodcastingEp11: Finding The Right Balance In Podcasting - Ron KamenToday’s guest is Ron Kamen, the host of The AWESome Earthkind. He shares tons of wisdom about creating an avatar and finding a balance between your guest and listeners If you are an aspiring podcaster who wants to have an engaging show, tune in now! WHAT TO LISTEN FOR How to create visual content for your Avatar? How to connect with your guest and attract your target audience 3 Strategies in monetizing a podcast What keeps you motivated to launch a show Things that energizes you to keep on podcasting ...2021-04-2327 minAWESome EarthKindZip System Building Envelope - with Will Contento, HuberQuantum Quote: “Head down. Keep going.” – Will Contento The least expensive and most climate-friendly energy is that which we don’t use. The first thing we should always do is use energy efficiency techniques and technologies to reduce energy consumption and waste. When we’re constructing a new building or renovating the envelope of an existing building, it’s wise to install sheathing systems that eliminate air and water leaks, improve structural integrity, and increase thermal efficiency. Will Contento is a regional sales manager for Huber Engineered Woods. Huber is the creator of the...2021-04-0527 minAWESome EarthKindTowards Aware and No-Harm Investing - with Marco Vangelisti, Essential Knowledge for Transition (EK4T)Quantum Quote: “The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we should save our country.” – Abraham Lincoln Quantum Quote: “Hope is the belief in the plausibility of the possible as opposed to the necessity of the probable.” – Maimonides Most of us want to “do the right thing”. But traditionally, we don’t know what’s in our investment portfolios. While our in...2021-03-2941 minAWESome EarthKindCreating a Clean Energy Economy that Benefits All - with Danny Kennedy, New Energy NexusQuantum Quote: “A quadrupling of clean energy activity is what we need - and where we’re headed.” - Danny Kennedy Clean energy is the answer to our environmental crises and is the key to unlocking a healthy and clean future. But, it is somewhat still inaccessible to different countries across the world. How can clean energy bring about a prosperous economy despite the drawbacks of the pandemic? How can clean energy give us the potential as individuals, as a country, and as a civilization? Listen...2021-03-2238 min
AWESome EarthKindPower of Earth - Ep 5 - Clean Heating & Cooling with Geothermal - with Mark Sclafani, Central HudsonQuantum Quote: “Work smarter, not harder.” - Mark Sclafani Considering the right heating system for your home can be a challenge. But heat pump technology advances, cost reductions, and generous government and utility incentives now make it easier than ever to gain a comfortable, efficient, and cost-effective heating and cooling solutions that save you money - and reduce your carbon footprint. If you are a homeowner or a business owner looking for a program that will help you understand the scope and incentives of moving into geothermal, this interview is for you. Mark Scla...2021-03-1717 minAWESome EarthKindBurning Clean: How to Stay Warm, Cozy, and Energy Efficient with Ventless Fireplaces - with Anastasia Vankova, Modern BlazeQuantum Quote: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci Are you looking to add some warmth and coziness to your home with a fireplace - but don’t want to produce harmful fumes that can put your family’s health at risk, or create a heat and fire hazard for young children or pets? Would you like to have the comfortable glow of a fireplace year-round, but without the excess heat during the summer? In a world where innovation sets a new trend, a home with a ventless electric fireplace is now an option...2021-03-1523 minAWESome EarthKindEnergy & Financial Independence - with EO Fire Founder John Lee DumasQuantum Quote: “I like being self-sufficient. I like being off the grid.” Are you someone who aims to be living off the grid and be self-sufficient? Do you promote a lifestyle that encourages less pollution, better health, as well as cost-effectiveness? JLD is the multimillionaire founder and host of the incredibly successful podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire. After 8 years and 2,600 interviews with the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, EO Fire now averages more than 1.4 MILLION unique downloads every month, and generates a 74% profit margin on over $2 Million of annual revenue. In...2021-03-0724 minAWESome EarthKindHow Regenerative Agriculture Helps Solve the Climate Crisis - with E2 Policy Advocate Nicole LedererQuantum Quote: “Character is destiny.” – Greek Philosopher Heraclitus We are all contributors to carbon emissions. Moving to clean energy technologies can reduce the emissions that are responsible for 90% of greenhouse gases. But even if we completely stop emitting greenhouse gases today, we would still suffer extreme weather and other impacts from the current amounts of carbon that were dumped into the air since the dawn of the industrial revolution. How can we effectively and cost-efficiently go “carbon negative” - and remove carbon out of the atmosphere? How...2021-03-0140 min
Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)Going Green on Clean Energy with Ron KamenShare your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Ron Kamen. Ron is the CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and the host of The AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron’s life mission is to empower everyday people to make clean energy transitions to reduce their carbon footprint... Read full bio below.Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, DAWSON! Check them out at https://www.dawsonohana.com...2021-02-2637 min