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Flanigan's Eco-LogicGene Rodrigues - Strategically Aligning Energy EfficiencyTed Flanigan first met Gene Rodrigues in 1998. Ted was Director of Efficiency Solutions at LADWP; Gene the Director of Energy Efficiency at Southern California Edison. For years, Gene was the voice and the face of energy efficiency, his sincere and happy demeanor on local television in the evenings. Ted and Gene begin with a reflection that Ted recounted of Gene's mother making sure that Gene knew that every morning that he had a choice about the day ahead. She made clear that you have the choice to be happy and productive each day.Gene was born in...
2025-09-0133 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed Bardacke - Clean Power Alliance UpdateClean Power Alliance is in its eighth year serving cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, providing power to over one million electric meters in 35 cities and county areas with a generating capacity of 3,400 MW. This episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic features Ted Bardacke who has been its CEO throughout this tenure... creating the nation's largest community choice aggregator. CPA is also the nation's largest clean energy provider, and has been for the past two years. Its annual sales of 10 - 11 TWh, make it the fourth largest power provider in the State of California. Recently, it eclipsed...
2025-08-1835 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicCrash Course on Combusting Green Hydrogen Hosted by Sierra FlaniganIn this Crash Course, hosted by Sierra Flanigan, she and her father, Ted Flanigan, dig into the key issue related to the combustion of green hydrogen in peaker power plants. Ted learned of the adverse impact of burning hydrgoen last year from his friend and colleague, Jonathan Parfrey, Executive Director of Climate Resolve. Together they wrote a white paper to clarify the issue... the basis of this Crash Course.There has been understandable concern that to meet the Los Angeles mandate of 100% clean energy generation by 2035, that green hydrogen will have to be used...
2025-06-3031 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicPaul Mann on Becoming Water ChampionsPaul Mann is the founder of Water Champions, an engineering and design firm specializing in the efficient and smart use of water. He joins Ted Flanigan to discuss how this came about, and what each of us can do to be water smart.During Covid, Paul and his wife experienced California drought and fires, and began to realize the enormous importance of water at home and worldwide. Fully half of the Earth's population lives in water-stressed areas, and given population growth, demand for water will grow by 20 - 30%. "Water shortage is imminent."Paul and Jenna Mann's story...
2025-04-2133 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicJoel Peterson on Higher Education LeadershipIn this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dr. Joel Peterson, Vice Chancellor and Executive Operations Officer for the San Diego Community College District, overseeing one of California's largest community college systems. Prior to his career in higher education, he served in various roles in the private sector with major corporations where he was responsible for operations, including finance, technology, capital projects, global strategy, and marketing. Early in his career he served as an officer in the United States Navy. During his Navy career, he was director, Capital and Construction Programs and Physical Plant for a U.S...
2025-02-1833 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMichael Ware on Utility Rate ChecksIn this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Michael Ware, Senior Solar Specialist at EcoMotion Inc. Michael provides expertise in solar system site inspection. He is adept at measuring roof potential and modeling the cost-effectiveness of solar investments. His financial analyses include particular attention to electricity load profiles and rates and rate changes as a result of solar. As an expert in utility rate structures and how they impact the return on investment of a given investment, Michael has developed tools for weighing the value of different components, and comparing different scenarios.Te...
2025-02-0334 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Energy ResilienceIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course focusing on energy resilience, specifically on electricity, highlighting the importance of durability and reliability in the face of changing climate conditions and extreme weather events. Resilience is simply keeping the lights on during utility emergencies, and more accurately, critical loads for medical equipment, communications, security systems, etc.As Southern California is still dealing with devastating wildfires, Ted addresses how resilience is now top of mind for homeowners, business owners, and EcoMotion's clients. Thousands of households and...
2025-01-2831 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicDr. Missy Stults on Sustainable Energy UtilitiesIn this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dr. Missy Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director at City of Ann Arbor, working with all city operations, residents, businesses, the University of Michigan, nonprofits, and others to make Ann Arbor one of the most sustainable and equitable cities in America. Dr. Stults has dedicated 20 years of focus and national level expertise on urban resilience and climate change in an array of roles, prior to joining the City. She has worked on adaptation to climate change since 2004, as the Climate Director at ICLEI-Local Governments for Sus...
2025-01-1430 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicCurt Johansen on Building Conservation CommunitiesIn this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Curt Johansen, a pioneer in conservation communities. He is the Development Director for Triad Communities, President of Council of Infill Builders, and has dedicated years to blending economic growth with environmental preservation. In his own words, he is advancing the art of finding balance between environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic prosperity. Curt and Ted dive right into his work building out Lagoon Valley, the Bay Area’s First Conservation Community, where sustainability is not just a goal but a way of life. Curt overs...
2024-11-1130 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMaria Cho on Sustainably Addressing Food and Healthcare InsecurityIn 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 being achieved with a proprietary screening platform to accelerate and innovate food and pharma product discovery.Based in East Bay, San Francisco, she shares with Ted that growing up, she was deeply intrigued by science and wanted to be...
2024-09-2331 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicBrian Thurston on Environmental EntrepreneurshipIn 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 business development and consulting – utilizing innovation and technology to build multi-disciplinary networks to attack big problems at scale.He and Ted discuss his background, born in Torrance, CA, raised in Manhattan Beach, and still lives in the South Bay area in H...
2024-08-1331 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicAndy Lipkis on Trees and Forming Communal Bonds to Heal the EnvironmentIn 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 while improving the lives of individuals and communities.Andy grew up in southwest LA and began planting trees to rehabilitate smog and fire damaged Los Angeles–area forests when he was 15 years old. At 18, he founded TreePeople, bringing toge...
2024-07-2935 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMichael Gerrard on Environmental and Climate Change Law and Energy RegulationIn this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Professor Michael Gerrard from Columbia University. He is the founder and faculty director of the groundbreaking Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, and one of the foremost environmental lawyers in the nation. Michael is an advocate, litigator, teacher, and scholar who has pioneered cutting-edge legal tools and strategies for addressing climate change. He writes and teaches courses on environmental law, climate change law, and energy regulation. He was the chair of the faculty of Columbia University’s renowned Earth Institute from 2015 to 2018 and now holds a joint appointment to the...
2024-07-2330 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMary Nichols on Battling SmogIn 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 served as California’s Secretary for Natural Resources (1999–2003), appointed by Gov. Gray Davis. Mary is widely recognized for a career as one of the world’s most important environmental regulators. Over a career as an environmental lawyer spanning over 45 years, she has played a key role in California and the nation’s...
2024-07-1532 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicSean Neman on Breaking Through the Barriers to Solar in CaliforniaIn 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 for multifamily, commercial/industrial, and public works projects of any size. To date, they have successfully completed 600+ large-scale renewable energy projects, 200+ prevailing wage projects, and worked within 13 electric utility territories throughout the state. Sean has been an entrepreneur and...
2024-06-1036 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicIngrid Malmgren on the Transition to Electrified TransportationIn this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Ingrid Malmgren, 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 research, utility regulatory proceedings, and legislative advocacy. Before joining Plug In America, she worked as a senior analyst at Cadmus Group, a lobbyist in the Vermont Statehouse, and a transportation policy manager at Vermont Energy Investment Corporation.She an...
2024-05-2032 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicGreg Kats on Improving Urban LivabilityIn 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 thought leader and investor in the transition to a low carbon economy.Ted and Greg discuss his background, born in Paris, grew up in Connecticut. He attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his BA, and re...
2024-05-0630 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMike Rufo on Melding Environmental Activism and Musical PassionsIn 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, with three albums since 2012 and another recently released. Ted and Mike discuss his background, sharing that he had an untraditional childhood, landing in the flats of Hollywood in the early 70s when he was 12. He shares that there was a m...
2024-04-2236 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicJacquelyn Francis on Finding, Funding, and Elevating Climate LeadersIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jacquelyn Francis, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP). GWMP contributes to decarbonizing the planet by identifying innovative climate leaders and deploying resources to advance solutions. It comprises three interconnected programs that work together to address the funding, capacity building, and visibility challenges that global changemakers face as they scale their science-based solutions to decarbonize the planet: The Keeling Curve Prize, The Constellations Fellowship, and The Climate Impact Conduit.GWMP's signature program is the Keeling Curve Prize, which awards $50,000 annually to...
2024-04-1530 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Mini Series on International Travels, Part 3In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan conclude the clean energy crash course mini series focusing on Ted's international travels. Part 3 focuses on Ted's work and tours in the Philippines, Sweden, Germany, Spain, and concluding with Iceland. They dive into the context for each trip, and discuss lessons learned.Ted begins with his work in the Philippines as part of the Efficient Lighting Initiative to accelerate transitions to more efficient lighting in developing countries. There was a big focus on rural electrification and advancing more efficient technologies. He th...
2024-03-0738 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Mini Series on International Travels, Part 2In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course mini series focusing on Ted's international travels.They build on the first episode of the three-part series, which focused on Ted's travels in the 80s. In part 2, they focus on the 90s. Ted begins with his work with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) and his involvement in the Urban Carbon Reduction Project. The idea was for local environmental movements to take form, which was then taken internationally. Ted shares stories from Ankara, Tu...
2024-02-2635 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Mini Series on International Travels, Part 1In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course mini series focusing on Ted's international travels.They introduce the mini series, which will highlight 40 years of international trips, which gave him global perspective on energy issues. This led to 40 years of reporting on these issues and opening people's eyes to energy innovations and technologies all over the world. They will highlight his experiences from travels to countries including Canada, The Soviet Union, France, Singapore, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Philippines, Thailand, China, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Iceland, and...
2024-02-2031 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicChris Calwell on Transformational Changes in Energy Use and EfficiencyIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Chris Calwell, Adjunct Professor of a graduate course on International Renewable Energy at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, CA. He is also a Principal at Ecos Research, focusing on clean energy technologies and their transformation in our society. His other passion, outside of Ecos Research, is proactively investing in cleantech and tracking down the companies that are doing the best job of preventing climate change, as opposed to running down a checklist of bad things companies aren't doing if you want to buy their stock....
2024-02-0630 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicScott Case on Defining the Health of EV BatteriesIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Scott Case, Co-Founder and CEO of Recurrent EV / Auto. Recurrent is working to define the health of electric vehicle batteries by collaborating with thousands of EV drivers and introducing advanced machine learning.Ted and Scott discuss his background, born in New Jersey, based in the Pacific Northwest since high school, lived in Seattle for 17 years, and moved to Tacoma, Washington during the pandemic, where he currently lives. Scott has a B.A. from Williams College and MBA from MIT’s Slo...
2023-12-1832 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicKristian Hansen on Sustainable, Slow FashionIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Kristian Hansen, aka "the jeans guy," Founder and CEO of Slø Jean Company, a denim power house on a mission to tackle fast fashion issues within the industry. Ted and Kristian discuss his background, born in Calgary, Canada, grew up in Dubai, UAE, moved to the states for boarding school and university, and has been bouncing around the world ever since. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, studied data analytics and minored in climate science, and attended Harvard Business Schoo...
2023-12-1130 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicDan Brotman on Environmental LeadershipIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dan Brotman, Mayor of Glendale, CA. Dan has had a career in international finance, is an educator, and an activist. He was first sworn in as a Glendale City Council Member in April 2020 and was named Mayor in April 2023. Dan aims to apply his finance experience and environmental passion to create a vibrant and prosperous community for all Glendale residents.Ted and Dan discuss his background, growing up in Philadelphia, traveling far and wide to places like Syria and Jordan after graduating high school, wh...
2023-12-0432 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: The Chula Vista School District StoryIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course focusing on campus sustainability, specifically spotlighting EcoMotion's work with the Chula Vista Elementary School District.They start high level, being that working on campuses and sustainability is a shared passion in their professional careers - Sierra more on the strategic side, and Ted more on the operations side.They jump right into the story, starting with EcoMotion's introduction to the District, and the first step of analyzing one school site to...
2023-11-2932 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicAndrew Jones on Climate ModellingIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Andrew Jones, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Climate Interactive, and a Research Affiliate at MIT Sloan. Climate Interactive is rooted in the fields of system dynamics modelling and systems thinking. His team creates and share tools that help people see connections and drive effective and equitable climate action.He and Ted discuss how climate modelling is an important step towards mitigating carbon emissions and making the right policy and personal choices to drive down emissionsAndrew was born and ra...
2023-11-1330 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTalmage Petty on Sustainable Oyster FarmingIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Talmage Petty, Founder and President of Hollywood Oyster Company. Talmage is an oyster farmer. He jokes that at times, he considers himself to be an "Oyster Whisperer."Talmage recalls his youth, born in New York City, then raised in Washington, D.C. He and Ted discuss his connections to nature as a child, particularly at his family's 300-acre family farm on the Chesapeake Bay. The farm is now the home of Hollywood Oyster.Ted and Talmage are family friends that go back generations. Forced to pl...
2023-10-1628 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: The Emissions Time BombIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, father-daughter duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan host the clean energy crash course focusing on the Emissions Time Bomb.They start at the very genesis, when EcoMotion was hired to conduct GHG inventories and climate action plans in the Coachella Valley. To demonstrate to the communities how carbon emissions are compounding, and problems that are caused, Ted decided to come up with a representation of the average person in California's carbon footprint - 1 metric ton of CO2 per month. After some research, the vision was bor...
2023-09-3030 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: The Millbrook Solar StoryIn 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 start, no money down and first year savings of over $50,000.They start at the very beginning of the story, first sharing their family history - Ted being the grandson of the founder - then fast forwarding to 2013 whe...
2023-08-2928 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: The Power Grid Under Duress During the Summer Heat WaveIn 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 bringing the power grid down to basics – power plants, transmission lines, distribution lines – and how the grid handles this kind of stress. The conversation uses California and its Independent System Operator which manages our 50 GW system. Ted and Sierra the...
2023-07-1929 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Climate Action 101In 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 three three parts: the electricity, mobility, and manufacturing sectors. Ted highlights developments in offshore wind, EVs, and buildings and industry. In addressing the push for practical solutions, they unpac...
2023-06-0941 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicGreg Poschman on Maintaining the Quality of Life and Development in the Roaring Fork Valley of ColoradoIn 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 the fall before he ran for Commissioner in 2016. He's also served on the Aspen Public Radio Advisory Board. Greg knows the community well, having made many biographies and documentaries for and about local non-profits, including The Aspen Institute, Music Festival, Challenge Aspen, and the...
2023-06-0532 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed Bardacke on How CCAs Can Enhance Our Sustainable Energy FutureIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted Flanigan speaks with Ted Bardacke, Chief Executive Officer at Clean Power Alliance (CPA), the locally-operated electricity provider for 32 communities and approximately one million customers across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.He is an innovator with a unique career focusing on sustainability and economic development that spans three continents. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA), where he actively works on CCA and energy market issues across California.He and Ted Flanigan discuss his background, growing up in the Bay area, sp...
2023-05-1534 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicNicolò Brambilla on Nanotechnologies Revolutionizing the Electric Vehicle IndustryIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Nicolò Brambilla, Chief Technology Officer at Nanoramic Laboratories, and an expert in energy storage and nanotechnologies.He and Ted discuss his early life in Italy, attending a Polytechnic University, and his studies in engineering and physics. He shares his experience in moving to the United States, and delves into his current works in nanotechnology.Nicolò has been a pioneer in the synthesis and processing of carbon nano structures for energy storage. He has successfully led multiple industrial programs to desi...
2023-02-2131 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMatt Petersen on Incubating Leading Cleantech StartupsIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Matt Petersen, President and CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI).Matt is chair of the Climate Mayors board, and a board member of Global Green USA, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, Center for Environmental Health, and the Sir Edmund Hillary Institute for International Leadership.He and Ted discuss his upbringing in Modesto, California, his studies at Chico State, and his early experiences in running campaigns and working with Mikhail Gorbachev at Green Cross International. ...
2023-02-1429 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicDrew Shula on Net Zero BuildingIn this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Drew Shula, Founder and CEO of Verdical Group.Drew is a social entrepreneur, environmentalist, and force in the industry. He founded the world's largest annual net zero event, the Net Zero Conference and Trailblazer awards. He is also one of just six individuals who have been honored as both a LEED Fellow and Living Future Hero. He and Ted discuss his upbringing in Maine, his studies and holding a 5-year professional degree in Architecture from the University of Notre Dam...
2023-02-0730 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMark Jacobson on Atmospheric Science and Climate SolutionsIn 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 about air pollution. He then describes a distinguished academic career which started in civil and environmental engineering at Stanford, and progressed into atmospheric science at UCLA. Mark goes on to share his works as a prolific researcher, pi...
2022-11-0433 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicChris Lane on Environmental EducationIn 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, and ultimately his move west to Colorado. He describes his early works with Ted at IRT Environment conducting case studies on exemplary energy efficiency programs.Chris goes on to share his experience as th...
2022-10-1428 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicRick Heede on Carbon AccountabilityIn 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 for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO, and later joining the Rocky Mountain Institute as one of the first staff members. He and Ted reminisce on the early days and the creativity of founder, Amory Lovins.Rick goes on to sha...
2022-10-1336 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicCalifornia's Heat Wave HeroesIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic Podcast, Ted features Yvon Chouinard and his family’s gift of Patagonia to fight climate change. He 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. Other stories feature Green Hydrogen Electrolyzers, the Little Free Library movement, and Air Canada’s purchase of electric planes.
2022-09-3018 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLauren Faber O'Connor on the Rise of Sustainability in Los AngelesIn 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 moving home to California to serve as Assistant Secretary of the California EPA for Climate.She goes to share how she landed back in Los Angeles to work for Mayor Garcetti to serve as deputy, and then Chief Sustainability Of...
2022-09-1938 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMona Newton on Community Based Energy ModelsIn 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 is an interesting community energy model made up of elected officials, utility representatives, and committed citizens to help people, businesses, municipalities, facilities and nonprofit organizations save natural resources and lower energy bills while reducing their carbon footprint.Mona highlights three of CORE’s programs...
2022-09-0936 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicWalter McGuire on Flex Your PowerIn 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 highlights his role in developing and managing the enormously successful Flex Your Power Campaign for 15 years, demonstrating the importance of thanking the public for helping to avert blackouts versus them thinking that their contribution was not meaningful.
2022-09-0633 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion on Offshore Wind with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra FlaniganIn this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on offshore wind. They have a lively discussion on its fantastic potential, and unpack its challenges and its benefits. Listen to gain insight and learn more on the topic!
2022-09-0632 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicSailing the Coast of MaineIn 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 houses. He also announces EcoMotion's B Corp certification and the company's long-standing tradition of eco-conscious work.
2022-08-2027 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicPaul Schwer on the Living Building ChallengeIn 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 how it is the next step past LEED. Paul goes on to highlight the potential for timber framing, the PAE office building using waste as a product, and the concept for the "Irresistible Stairway" at the Bullitt Center. He also digs deeper into ch...
2022-08-1831 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicChristopher Klinga, P.E. on Applications of Architectural Solar GlassIn this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Christopher Klinga, Owner / Principal Engineer at Solmotiv, a Boulder, Colorado-based firm focused on applications of architectural glass. Ted and Chris discuss the definitions of BIPV-- building integrated photovoltaics - and architectural solar, the latter being fully baked into a building's design process. Chris notes that in many cases, architectural solar can replace building construction components, like window walls of PV IGU -- the insulated glass units common in commercial buildings and skylights. They also dig deeper into PV Rapid Shutdown requirements, and then switch to the personal, discussing t...
2022-07-2327 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicVisiting Esalen at Big SurIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted reflects on his trip visiting Esalen at Big Sur. He described the beauty, origins, and sustainability features. He goes on to highlight two major stories out of Hawaii: the state's last coal-fired power station - the Kapolei station on Oahu – is slated for closure, and they are rewarding households for sharing clean energy with the grid at useful times. Ted also shares stories on EV equity, peecycling, Germany slashing train fares, European solar rooftops initiative, and the world's largest wind turbine.
2022-07-0122 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicDave Munk on Advancing the Consumer Centric Utility IndustryIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dave Munk, Board Chair at Holy Cross Energy, on his vision for a customer centric utility industry transition for rural electric cooperatives to increase their business resilience and strengthen the communities they serve. Dave notes that Holy Cross Energy has made great strides toward advancing his vision and has been recognized for its "aggressive pursuit of economical clean energy." Ted and Dave discuss his earlier career works, promoting water and energy efficiency in schools, supported by utility programs. They also touch on how shower head manufacturer, Ray Engel, h...
2022-06-1730 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMatt Harper on Battery ChemistriesIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Matt Harper, a clean-tech entrepreneur and product developer, on commercializing battery technology and bringing it to scale. Matt is an MIT educated engineer with a lifelong passion for innovation, and Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Invinity Energy Systems.Ted and Matt discuss various battery chemistries and how they each have roles in energy storage: lithium for the short term, vanadium flow 8 - 12 hours, iron air for 100 - 150 hours, and green hydrogen for seasonal storage. Matt also shares great insights on coupling battery chemistries to "stack" revenue streams...
2022-06-0933 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion on Experimental Solar Home with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra FlaniganIn this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on their experimental solar home. They discuss the experience of taking an existing experimental home with perfect orientation and changing it from active solar heating to a passive house opening up great views and streams of sunshine. They delve into the history of the land and home, the design and goals of the home, and lessons along the way. Listen to learn about what you can do to integrate some of these practices into your home.
2022-06-0329 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicRob Watson on the State of Transformative Projects in the Green Building SectorIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Rob Watson, known as the "Founding Father of LEED," on the current state of productivity in the building sector. Under Rob’s direction, LEED became the largest and fastest-growing international green building standard, though he notes with concern the structural capabilities of delivering sustainability at scale, scope, and speed. Ted and Rob also discuss the SWEEP Standard (Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance), launched in 2016, which is a LEED-like standard, but for standard solid waste. In his current role as a Principal with Upland Road, LLC, Rob develops eco-industrial cam...
2022-05-1939 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion with the Flanigans on the Origins and Future of the Sustainability MovementIn this special episode, Father - Daughter Trio, Ted, Sierra, and Skye Flanigan, hold an Earth Day Special on the origins and future of the sustainability movement, and what gives them optimism about ability to tackle climate change. Ted reflects on his conversation with Denis Hayes, Founder of Earth Day, and his personal experiences on past Earth Days. Skye then brings in a fresh take on what Earth Day now means to the youth, and shifts the focus on climate justice, a call to action, and accessibility to the environmental movement for all.
2022-04-2229 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion on Green Hydrogen with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra FlaniganIn this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on Green Hydrogen. Ted educates listeners on the basics, breaking down the chemistry of the element, where it comes from, and once it is formed, the various options for its use. He delves into its many different applications as a fuel used in transport, buildings, or industry, and opportunities on the distributed, residential, and big scale, commercial level. Listen to learn about the colorful renewable resource, its challenges, and its potential in securing a renewable energy future.
2022-04-0231 min
Flanigan's Eco-Logic24/7 Carbon-Free EnergyIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted shares his experience serving as a Commissioner for Glendale Water and Power, and the controversy that comes along with civic duty. He also digs into hydrogen, highlighting stories on hydrogen mega projects, hydrogen and thermal nitrogen oxides, and pumped hydro storage. Ted goes on to share big stories coming from down under, like Australian billionaires plans to bring solar power from Australia to Singapore via an undersea cable link known as the Australia - Asia PowerLink and Redflow, an Australian redox flow battery maker, planning a second United States project, w...
2022-03-3025 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicJoel Levin on Building a National Consumer Voice for EVs in the USIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Joel Levin, Executive Director at Plug In America, a leading advocate for EVs, clean energy, and effective climate policies. He is chair of the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, which links together EV driver associations around the world. He is also a member of the Los Angeles Metro Sustainability Council. Ted and Joel discuss the history of EVs in California, their benefits, and the growing variety of EVs while their costs are coming down and range is increasing.
2022-03-0335 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion on Net Energy Metering with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra FlaniganIn this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on Net Energy Metering. Ted breaks down the electricity billing mechanism, its origin, and evolution. Listen to gain perspective on the controversial topic, and its future trajectory in guaranteeing solar incentives to customers.
2022-02-1131 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion on Electric Vehicles with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra FlaniganIn this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on electric vehicles. Ted takes listeners on a concise trip around the EV industry, from its roots to its explosive growth and current status in the market. Listen for a high-level overview on the EV world, and its potential to stem the ravages of climate change towards a more sustainable energy future.
2022-01-0831 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicCOP26 and CarbonIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted commends all those that participated in the COP26. He also highlights stories on 24/7 renewables, the $100 million Carbon Removal X Prize funded by Elon Musk, synergy in microgrid functionality with utilities, organic foods, floatovoltaics, sustainable vacations, and the recently released episodes of Flanigan's Eco-Logic Podcast.
2021-11-3024 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion on Vehicle to Grid with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra FlaniganIn this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on Vehicle to Grid technology (V2G). Ted goes into early experiments, the mutual benefit of the technology for both consumers and utilities, power walls, EVs, and a leading V2G case study. Listen for a high-level overview on the topic, and more immediate applications.
2021-11-1530 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicDave Houghton on Engineering Principles and Cooling ChimneysIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted interviews Dave Houghton, a professional engineer that Ted originally hired at Rocky Mountain Institute in Colorado. Dave has since had a colorful career as an engineer, educator, and most recently pilot! He discusses the engineering principles of the soft path, as well as one exemplary cooling chimney project.
2021-11-0333 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion on Energy Storage with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra FlaniganIn this episode, Sierra Flanigan picks Ted Flanigan's brain on energy storage: What is it? Why does it matter? What is the history and future of energy storage, anyway? Listen for a high-level overview on energy storage and its important role in decarbonizing our economy.
2021-10-1830 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicPhyllis E. Currie on Accomplishments as an Utility Executive and Leader in CaliforniaPhyllis E. Currie discusses her career, leadership roles, and accomplishments as a female utility executive in California with Ted Flanigan. Ms. Currie discusses steps to becoming the Chief Financial Officer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and then as General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power.She is currently the Chair of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Board of Directors, an executive consultant for Hometown Connections, while serving on the national board of directors of GRID Alternatives.
2021-10-1532 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicLive Discussion on Microgrids with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra FlaniganFather-daughter duo Ted Flanigan and Sierra Flanigan hold a live crash course on microgrids, their genesis and exciting developments. Thanks to the rise in energy storage, Ted Flanigan explains that today's microgrids combine solar and storage with sophisticated controls. The result is systems that can "island" and operate indefinitely when the grid fails. New-age microgrids also have "day jobs," earning revenues and paying for themselves over time.
2021-10-1531 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicFossil-Free Steel and Delivery DronesIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted reflects on his trip to New York and Vermont to celebrate his mom's birthday and spend time with family. He also releases the ninth part of a 10 part series on microgrids, sharing microgrid perspectives by industry leaders. He goes on to highlight fascinating stories in the ecosphere, from fossil-free steel and delivery drones to San Francisco's hydrogen ferry, highways that charge EVs, German coal plants closing, and latest episodes of Flanigan's Eco-Logic Podcast Convo series.
2021-09-0123 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMonica Campagna on Environmental ActivismLearn about the life and career of Monica Campagna, as she discusses her involvement with the Glendale Environmental Coalition (GEC), the Grayson Power Plant story, micro-recycling at a local elementary school, and other eco-passions with Ted Flanigan.
2021-08-3033 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicEV Pickups Ready for Blast Off!This issue of EcoNet News celebrates current and upcoming innovations in the EV world. Ted Flanigan delves further into stories on the EU pushing hard on climate protection, General Motors greening suppliers and customers, the Extended Producer Responsibility program in Maine, recycling old wind turbine blades and forming them into blocks for gravitational storage, and the uptick in PPAs being used by corporate America. He also presents the eighth installment of a 10 part series on microgrids, discussing generators.
2021-07-1925 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicDinner with AmoryIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted reflects on his dinner with Amory. He also releases the sixth part of a 10 part series on microgrids, unpacking the concept of giving batteries a “day job.” He presents Ford’s all-electric, brand-new F-150 called the Lightning, Montreal hosting the world’s largest rooftop farm, futuristic mobility filtering the air and oceans, geographic wind diversity, and the newest additions to Flanigan's Eco-Logic Podcast.
2021-05-2926 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicThe Earth Day / Climate Action SpecialIn this Earth Day/Climate Action special of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted interviews Denis Hayes, the coordinator of the first Earth Day in 1970 and the founder of the Earth Day Network. Ted also releases the fifth part of a 10 part series on microgrids, discussing critical loads. He highlights corporate executives around the country pushing for climate action, as well as other climate action related stories on repurposing power plants, constructing the loop in Vegas, microbial soil sequestration, and Helsinki's offshore thermal energy storage concept.
2021-04-2126 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicAngelina Galiteva on California's Independent System OperatorTed Flanigan interviews Angelina Galiteva, Chair of Board of Governors of California Independent System Operator, about her background, love for renewable energy, and her reappointment by Governor Gavin Newsom to a third term to CA Grid Operator Board. They dissect the essence of the ISO, the transmission system, managing the wholesale power market, the grid collapse in Texas, and her influence on other ISO's.
2021-04-0326 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicAspen Skiing Company’s Methane CaptureIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted salutes the Aspen Skiing Company for Climate Action. Ted also releases the fourth part of a 10 part series on microgrids, telling the story of EcoMotion’s first adventures with microgrids at the Santa Rita Union School District. In addition to climate action and microgrids, there are stories on net negative bioenergy works, all-electric tankers, hydrogen updates on Saudi Arabia and hydrogen goop, energy storage news, and hillside solar.
2021-03-1921 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicAndrew Waddell on Hillside SolarTed Flanigan interviews Andrew Waddell, EcoMotion's newest addition to the solar team, about his recent findings on hillside solar. A client prompted the EcoMotion to take a closer look at similar projects across California. They discuss the fundamentals of hillside solar: design and procurement, potential obstacles, and savings outcomes for residential and commercial owners.
2021-03-1514 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicUni: WindIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on wind:Black Wind Turbine Blades (8/20) – 0:13Offshore Wind “Floaters” Poised (11/20) – 2:01Tidal Power Turbines (11/20) – 4:43Recycling Wind Turbine Blades (12/20) – 5:59Green Hydrogen from Offshore Wind (1/21) – 8:25Big Wind Projects in Denmark and South Korea (2/21) – 10:08America's First Big Offshore Wind Project (5/21) - 12:46Geographic Wind Diversity (5/21) - 16:03Wind Catchers and GOM Wind (6/21) - 17:35Mash-Up- Spent Blades / Gravitational Storage (7/21) - 19:40Transcontinental Wind Delivery (10/21) - 21:37Setting the Bar Higher on Renewables (11/21) - 23:13Big-Time Floatovoltaics (11/21) - 26:43Chinese Wind Production (12/21) - 30:44
2021-03-1132 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: WaterIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on water:Laundry to Landscape (5/20) – 0:13Smart Pressure Management (12/20) – 2:20Big-Time Floatovoltaics (11/21) - 3:48
2021-03-1107 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: Virtual Power PlantsIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on virtual power plants:Portland’s Virtual Power Plant (7/20) – 0:13Virtual Power Plants (12/20) – 1:28
2021-03-1107 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: StorageIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on storage:LA’s Hydrogen Energy Storage (4/20) – 0:13Big Energy Storage (7/20) – 2:30Battery-Ready Homes (8/20) – 4:39Energy Storage Rising (12/20) – 6:15Residential Hydrogen Energy Storage (1/21) – 7:37Energy Storage News (3/21) - 9:00Helsinki’s Offshore Thermal Energy Storage Concept (4/21) - 11:27Mash-Up- Spent Blades / Gravitational Storage (7/21) - 13:42The World’s Largest Battery (10/21) - 15:39Flanigan’s Eco-Logic - Storage is the Answer (1/22) - 17:15Coal Mining to Pumped Hydro Storage (1/22) - 22:44100-Hour, Iron-Air Battery Storage (2/22) - 24:17
2021-03-1127 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: SolarIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on solar:47.1% Photovoltaic Efficiency (5/20) – 0:12Big Solar and Qatar’s Record Low Price (5/20) – 1:32Video of the Largest Corporate Solar System in Orange County (1/21) – 3:35Net Energy Metering 3.0 – CALSSA (1/21) – 4:25The NetPositive Podcast- Andrew Waddell on Hillside Solar (3/21) - 12:31Flanigan’s Eco-Logic- $1 Billion for Distributed Solar in the Developing World (6/21) - 12:57American Solar Booming! (6/21) - 15:44Blowing Up its Last Coal Plant (6/21) - 16:59Mash-Up- Spent Blades / Gravitational Storage (7/21) - 18:24U.S. Solar Futures Study (9/21) - 20:21Transcontinental Wind Delivery (10/21) - 21:18Big-Time Floatovoltaics (11/21) - 22:54Flanigan’s Eco-Logic- Let’s Keep an Eye on the Ball (12/21) - 26...
2021-03-1145 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: SchoolsIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on schools:Digging the Green Schools Movement (4/20) – 0:13Micro-Schooling (7/20) – 8:55The Greenest Colleges (10/21) - 9:55
2021-03-1112 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: RenewablesIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on renewables:The Energy Observer Super-Yacht (4/20) – 0:13Flanigan’s EcoLogic: Big Time Renewables (7/20) – 1:17CCAs’ World-Class Program Designs (8/20) – 5:17The Duck Curve in Focus (8/20) – 10:22Renewables Outpacing Coal and Nuclear (11/20) – 13:01Repurposing Power Plants (4/21) - 16:03Helsinki’s Offshore Thermal Energy Storage Concept (4/21) - 21:40Filtering Air and Oceans (5/21) - 23:58American Solar Booming! (6/21) - 26:45Blowing Up its Last Coal Plant (6/21) - 28:00Wind Catchers and GOM Wind (6/21) - 29:25Corporate PPAs and Hourly Load-Matching Strategies (7/21) - 31:30Hybrid Sailing on the Ramblin’ Rose (9/21) - 34:27Los Angeles Accelerates Climate Pledge (9/21) - 40:36U.S. Solar Futures Study (9/21) - 42:32Decarbonizing Shipping (9/21...
2021-03-111h 05Flanigan's Eco-LogicUni: Renewable Natural GasIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on renewable natural gas:Renewable Natural Gas in Philadelphia (4/20) – 0:12Renewable Natural Gas 201 (5/20) – 1:02
2021-03-1105 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: RecyclingIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on recycling:Paper Bottles (7/20) – 0:12Recycling Wind Turbine Blades (12/20) – 2:44Mash-Up- Spent Blades : Gravitational Storage (7/21) - 5:07Extended Producer Responsibility (7/21) - 7:05Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling (1/22) - 8:38EV Hubs and Battery Swap Stations (1/22) - 14:37
2021-03-1117 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: Progressive UtilitiesIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on progressive utilities:Dave Freeman’s SMUD Legacy (7/20) – 0:13CCAs’ World-Class Program Designs (8/20) – 2:17Flanigan's Eco-Logic- Dinner with Amory (5/21) - 7:23Microgrids: The EcoMotion Challenge (10/21) - 13:12Microgrid Utility Synergy (11/21) - 17:44Flanigan’s Eco-Logic - Storage is the Answer (1/22) - 19:57
2021-03-1125 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: High Speed RailsIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on high speed rails:High Speed Rail to Vegas (7/20) – 0:12China’s MagLev (1/21) – 1:49Federal Funding for Amtrak, EV Charging, and Hydrogen (2/22) - 3:37
2021-03-1007 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: MicrogridsIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on microgrids:California’s Microgrids and Wildfires (8/20) – 0:13Flanigan’s Eco-Logic: Microgrids 1.1: The Basics (12/20) – 2:50Microgrids 1.2: Today’s Components (1/21) – 7:41Microgrids 1.3: Two Case Studies (2/21) – 11:58Microgrids 1.4: The Santa Rita Union School District Story (3/21) - 17:02Microgrids 1.5- Critical Loads (4/21) - 21:41Microgrids 1.6- Giving Batteries a Day Job! (5/21) - 26:34Flanigan’s Eco-Logic- $1 Billion for Distributed Solar in the Developing World (6/21) - 32:36Microgrids 1.7- Interconnection (6/21) - 35:23Microgrids 1.8- Let’s Discuss Generators (7/21) - 42:16Microgrids 1.9- Microgrid Perspectives (8/21) - 47:23Microgrids: The EcoMotion Challenge (10/21) - 51:32Microgrid Utility Synergy (11/21) - 56:04Army Green News (2/22) - 58:17
2021-03-101h 00Flanigan's Eco-LogicUni: HydrogenIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on hydrogen:LA’s Hydrogen Energy Storage (4/20) – 0:13Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant (8/20) – 2:30A Green Hydrogen Future (10/20) – 4:06Green Hydrogen in the West (11/20) – 11:31Green Hydrogen Update (12/20) – 15:16Residential Hydrogen Energy Storage (1/21) – 16:54Green Hydrogen from Offshore Wind (1/21) – 18:17Hydrogen Updates- Saudi Arabia and Hydrogen Goop (3/21) - 20:01Setting Records (6/21) - 24:03Blue and Green, Hydrogen and Ammonia (12/21) - 26:56Coal Mining to Pumped Hydro Storage (1/22) - 30:19Flanigan’s Eco-Logic- The Hydrogen Shot (2/22) - 31:56The Angeles Link – Green Hydrogen for LA (2/22) - 35:45Federal Funding for Amtrak, EV Charging, and Hydrogen (2/22) - 37:14Green Hydrogen in Spain and New Zealand (2/22) -
2021-03-1042 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: Fuel CellsIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on fuel cells:Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant (8/20) – 0:12Residential Fuel Cells for Energy Resilience (10/20) – 1:49Setting Records (6/21) - 5:26San Francisco’s Hydrogen Ferry (8/21) - 8:18
2021-03-1009 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: FoodIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on food:Food in the Nude (4/20) – 0:13Flanigan’s EcoLogic: Gardening in the Pandemic (8/20) – 1:48Nordic Harvest’s Vertical Farm (12/20) – 5:15Pink Greenhouses (1/21) – 8:28Farmers Now Paid to Sequester Carbon (2/21) – 9:20Microbial Soil Sequestration (4/21) - 11:51Montreal Hosts the World's Largest Rooftop Farm (5/21) - 13:24Organic Foods (11/21) - 14:33Pairing Crops with Solar (12/21) - 18:06
2021-03-1019 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: Electric VehiclesIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on electric vehicles:Hybrid Electric Fire Trucks (4/20) – 0:13California to Mandate Electric Trucks (5/20) – 0:56Wireless EV Charging (7/20) – 3:35French and German EV Sales (8/20) – 5:26EV Charger News (1/21) – 8:17Flanigan’s Eco-Logic: The End of ICE Cars (2/21) – 10:25Global Electric Vehicle Sales (2/21) – 14:42A Norwegian EV Shout-Out (2/21) – 17:55All-Electric Tankers (3/21) - 20:08Carbon Negative News (3/21) - 21:03Constructing The Loop in Vegas (4/21) - 22:10Ford's Radical EV- The Lightning (5/21) - 23:31Filtering Air and Oceans (5/21) - 27:40Attacking Maritime Pollution (6/21) - 30:27Electric Aviation in the Commuter Segment (6/21) - 33:01Setting Records (6/21) - 35:32Flanigan’s Eco-Logic-The EV World (7/21) - 38:24Electric Pick-Up Tru...
2021-03-101h 16Flanigan's Eco-LogicUni: Climate ActionIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on climate action:Flanigan’s EcoLogic: Big and Bold Green Steps (4/20) – 0:13The Urban Drawdown Initiative (4/20) – 6:10Flanigan’s EcoLogic: Crafting a Safe and Sustainable Post-Covid World (5/20) – 7:49Three Climate-Hero Trees (5/20) – 12:24Sweden is Coal Free (5/20) – 15:03General Electric’s Green Pivot (10/20) – 17:05Walmart’s Regeneration (10/20) – 18:05California To Ban Gas-Powered Cars (10/20) – 21:31China’s Carbon Neutrality Commitment (10/20) – 22:44Flanigan‘s Eco-Logic: LBJ’s Climate Briefing (11/20) – 24:23Oregon is Now Coal-Free (11/20) – 27:45The Swift and Fair Energy Transition (11/20) – 29:21United Kingdom to Outpace California (12/20) – 35:07Denmark Stops North Sea Oil Exploration (12/20) – 36:40Protecting the Arctic (12/20) – 38:05The United States Rejoins the Paris Agreement (2/21) – 39:08Flanigan’s Eco-Logic...
2021-03-102h 34Flanigan's Eco-LogicUni: Building DesignIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on building design:“Mandragore” (10/20) – 0:12“Psychological Resilience, Biophilic Design” (11/20) – 1:18“Tiny Houses” (1/21) – 3:53"Repurposing Power Plants" (4/21) - 6:11"Constructing The Loop in Vegas" (4/21) - 11:48"Helsinki's Offshore Thermal Energy Storage Concept" (4/21) - 13:08"Setting Records" (6/21) - 15:22"Fossil-Free Steel" (8/21) - 18:14GAF Energy’s Solar Roof Shingles (1/22) - 20:14Ubiquitous Energy’s Solar Windows (1/22) - 22:50Embodied Carbon in Buildings (2/22) - 24:25
2021-03-0926 minFlanigan's Eco-LogicUni: Active TransportationIn this series of the EcoMotion University, Ted Flanigan covers stories on active transportation:“Biking in the Pandemic” (5/20) – 0:12“Flanigan’s EcoLogic: Hiking Aspen’s Lost Man Loop” (10/20) – 4:50
2021-03-0909 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicTed Flanigan on Energy ResilienceBarry Murrey interviews Ted Flanigan about his journey to energy resilience. The degradation of the energy grid and increase in power outages here in California prompted Mr. Flanigan to take a closer look at what he could do to prepare himself, clients, and the community’s Ecomotion serves to continue to power our lives in the midst of an emergency. He discusses the fundamentals of energy resilience: what it means, potential residential and commercial solutions, and how to implement those options into our daily routine.
2021-03-0826 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicJigar Shah on Financing Sustainable InfrastructureTed Flanigan interviews Jigar Shah, one of the solar industry’s luminaries and the founder of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). He also founded and managed Sun Edison, at one time the world’s largest solar company. He then teamed up with Sir. Richard Branson to manage the Carbon War Room.Until his recent announcement at the US Department of Energy, heading up the Loans Program Office, Jigar Shah ran Generate Capital, a specialty finance company that builds, owns, operates, and finances infrastructure assets involving the world’s critical resources: energy, water, agriculture and basic materials. Generate’s team h...
2021-03-0829 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicThe End of ICE CarsIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, there is a heap of good environmental news to celebrate! To begin with, General Motors announces its plan to completely phase out the manufacturer of vehicles using internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2035. In addition to the end of ICE cars, Ted Flanigan discusses the rise of global electric vehicle sales and Norway leading the revolution by selling more EVs per capita than any other country. He also celebrates the United States rejoining the Paris Agreement, farmers being paid to sequester carbon, and big wind projects in Denmark and South Korea. Lastly, this Podcast d...
2021-03-0125 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMichael Totten on Promoting a Solar Powered Economy and Sustainably Flourishing PlanetTed Flanigan interviews Michael Totten, an author, speaker and 40-year advocate promoting a solar powered economy and sustainably flourishing planet, highlighted in his publications: Promoting Sustainable Planetary Prosperity, and Climate for Life. He heads AssetsforLife.net, promoting Internet of Networks for sustainability initiatives, and working with numerous groups, including Jeremy Rifkin’s Third Industrial Revolution initiative in Europe, WWF’s Market Transformation initiative, Rocky Mountain Institute, and Conservation International. AssetsforLife.net works to harness and leverage local human and social capital, ultimately to access financial capital and achieve emission-free cities and rural communities. Working in the U.S. Congress, Tott...
2021-02-1237 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMichael Ware on the Current State of the Solar IndustryTed Flanigan interviews Michael Ware, a longtime EcoMotion colleague and Senior Solar Specialist. Ted and Michael discuss their work together and the solar industry. Michael joined the EcoMotion team in 2007 to be an “honest broker” of solar power systems. Prior to working at EcoMotion, he worked at PermaCity Solar. At EcoMotion, Michael’s work focuses on solar opportunities, measuring potentials, and developing solar implementation strategies for organizations as diverse as Kimco, CBS, Sempra Utilities, LA Metro, and the Orange County Great Park.
2021-02-1233 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicA Sustainable Post-COVID WorldIn this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted discusses the environmental impact on crafting a safe and sustainable post-covid world. The stories feature three climate hero trees, renewable natural gas, researchers in Golden, Colorado creating a six-junction photovoltaic cell that achieved 47.1% efficiency, big solar and Qatar’s record low price, coal-free Sweden, California’s policy makers developing a first-of-its-kind plan to phase-in electric trucks, greywater laundry to landscape systems, and Ted Flanigan’s appointment to the Glendale Water and Power Commission.
2021-02-1224 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMichael Peevey and Diane Wittenberg on Climate LeadershipTed Flanigan interviews Michael Peevey and Diane Wittenberg about their new book, California Goes Green: A Roadmap to Climate Leadership. In this book, they show how California built a gold standard environment along with a thriving economy. It’s a very readable and inspiring contemporary account of how to make things happen. To learn more and purchase, click here: https://www.californiagoesgreen.net/
2021-02-1235 min