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Energy Changemakers PodcastAuthor: Energy Changemakers
As the energy grid faces unprecedented changes, local energy solutions are increasingly needed. Hosted by Elisa Wood, an experienced energy journalist, The Energy Changemakers Podcast brings you into the heart of these transformations. Each episode features in-depth discussions with industry leaders pioneering the move toward a decentralized grid. From technological innovations to policy changes discover actionable insights to help your company leverage emerging opportunities. Join us at The Energy Changemakers Podcast and be part of the conversation that shapes our energy future. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Off Grid and Urban: An Apartment Building that Signals the Future
Episode 8
Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
In an interview with Elisa Wood, veteran energy innovator Steve Pullins, CEO of ResSET, unveils his latest venture, a highly unusual sustainable apartment building in Ann Arbor, Michigan, set to be entirely off-grid. While foregoing a grid connection isn’t typical, especially for a city building, Pullins maintains it’s time to think of the electric grid as just one of several energy options, not the default. Called South Town, the project strives to reduce housing costs using several novel strategies, including providing a shared electric vehicle fleet for building occupants. Pullins also designed the energy system based on the kilowatts actually used by appliances — not the generic nameplate ratings — which led to significant energy savings. Pullins hopes to see the model replicated, a necessity, he says, given that the world’s building footprint will double over the next 40 years, threatening climate goals without radical change in commercial construction. CHAPTERS 0:06 Introduction to Energy Changemakers 1:25 Off-Grid Living in Urban Settings 3:18 The Multifamily Housing Project 5:23 Addressing Challenges in Energy Supply 8:52 Innovative Approaches to Energy Costs 13:04 Rethinking Energy Resources 16:41 Navigating Utility Regulations 21:04 Electric Vehicles and Shared Mobility 24:18 Energy Efficiency and Affordability 26:20 Transforming Construction Practices 33:17 Advanced Energy Management Systems 34:46 The Future of Renewable Natural Gas 48:21 Building Resilience in Energy Systems 52:02 Demand Flexibility as a Resource 53:38 Conclusion and Community Engagement Join Energy Changemakers for content and community on the grid edge.
