Best Greentech Podcasts (2025)

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Offshore Wind Power Challenges & Needs in USA 39:21

17h ago39:21

39:21

Offshore Wind Power Challenges & Needs in USA by CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, TeslaBy CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Solar + Senate 15:27

3d ago15:27

15:27

In this week's podcast we discuss the Senate's revisions on the #BBB and the impact on the solar industry going forward. Next up is the House approval. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern California⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, who invite their customers to “Own T…

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Tesla Robotaxi launch, new Nissan Leaf, Ford low cost EVs, and more 1:06:51

3d ago1:06:51

1:06:51

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Robotaxi launch this weekend, the new Nissan Leaf, Ford's upcoming low-cost EVs, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Today, the episode is live at 8 …

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HPH380: What is Passivhaus Plus? – with Heather Johnson 34:43

5d ago34:43

34:43

Heather Johnson from AD Practice explains what Passivhaus Plus is, how it differs from Passivhaus Classic accreditation and what benefits achieving the standard will afford. She also reveals why most of her clients target 'Plus' and outlines the steps to achieve this on a project. Check out the show notes for more information.…

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New Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, more 1:05:35

10d ago1:05:35

1:05:35

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder…

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Solar + Overproduction 14:05

10d ago14:05

14:05

In this week's podcast we discuss the CPUC's claim that solar has been so successful in CA that solar over production is wasted and the utilities are stuck paying retail rates on that wasted energy. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern California⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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408. Calgary's Climate Change Sign Guy takes his message to the streets of Alberta's oil capital 5:51

12d ago5:51

5:51

VIDEO - Roger Gagné was frustrated by a lack of action on climate change. He wrote scads of letters, he wrote articles, and he even created the Climate Plan Alberta website where 84 businesses and organizations joined him in a call for Alberta to develop a meaningful climate change action plan. So he took his inspiration for the sign guy on Faceboo…

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408. Calgary's Climate Change Sign Guy takes his message to the streets of Alberta's oil capital 3:59

13d ago3:59

3:59

Roger Gagné was frustrated by a lack of action on climate change. He wrote scads of letters, he wrote articles, and he even created the Climate Plan Alberta website where 84 businesses and organizations joined him in a call for Alberta to develop a meaningful climate change action plan. So he took his inspiration for the sign guy on Facebook and cr…

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Tesla in Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in EU, Hyundai's new electric minivan, and more 1:03:57

17d ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla being in the crosshairs of the Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in Europe, a new Hyundai electric minivan, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder,…

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Solar + Musk 14:24

17d ago14:24

14:24

Solar + Musk - In this week's podcast we discuss the entry of Elon Musk into the solar incentive discussion and the new federal spending bill that is due to be approved by July 4th. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern California⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, who invite the…

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Offshore Wind Power's Big Benefits 54:58

18d ago54:58

54:58

Offshore wind power has been slower to mature than solar power or onshore wind power, but it offers some big benefits. Its upfront costs may be higher, but the value it offers is immense, and there's also much potential for bringing down utility electricity costs. Zach Shahan, CEO of CleanTechnica, and Susan Muller, a Senior Energy Analyst with the…

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407B. Kumson's Electric Quad Race Team Tears Up the Track 3:59

18d ago3:59

3:59

In Part 2 of our story on Kumson's Electric Race Team we head out on the trails with the team to see the electric quads in action. The team is the first and only electric race team in Canada and have piled up a series of wins on the race circuit. We talk to Sam Kumson about these amazing machines, playing fair with powerful electric machines and hi…

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HPH379: What is inclusive design? – with Stephanie Kyle 42:56

19d ago42:56

42:56

Stephanie Kyle from Floyd Slaski Architects explains how we can design for disability, gender, religion, and anything that’s considered a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. She also highlights the biggest challenge of inclusive design which is people’s differing needs, and suggests how we best go about designing spaces. Check out the …

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407A. Kumson's Electric Race Team Origin Story 3:59

20d ago3:59

3:59

Kumson's Electric Race Team is the first and only electric quad racing team in Canada. Sam Kumson, from Ryley, Alberta got the idea for electrifying quads after he added solar to his quad trailer. He thought why not electrify the quads too? These quads are quick off the line, fast and very low maintenance. We meet Sam in his shop to hear the origin…

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New Tesla Model S/X, robotaxi service is coming, new EV price war, and more 59:49

24d ago59:49

59:49

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model S/X "refresh", robotaxi service is coming, a new EV price war in China, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an ac…

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Solar + Senators 21:56

24d ago21:56

21:56

In this week's podcast we implore every listener and their networks to rally and inform their US Senator how important it is to eliminate the 'rug pull' of the federal tax credit and use a stepped down approach. Here is a link to find your senator and their contact information - https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm About Jamie Duran…

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406B. Can You Use a Heat Pump in Any Home? We ask Drew Tozer 4:00

1M ago4:00

4:00

Can you put a heat pump in any home? It can be very difficult to get good advice and find a reputable installer to help you install a heat pump in your home. Drew Tozer knows this, so he wrote the book "Feel Good Homes - How to Choose the Right Heat Pump for a Comfortable, Healthy, Sustainable Home. Tozer was an energy auditor and he'd recommend cl…

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EV/Solar killing bill moves forward, Elon lies about Tesla's demand, cheaper EVs, and more 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the EV/Solar killing bill moving forward, Elon lying about Tesla's demand, cheaper EVs coming, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an…

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End of the Solar Tax Credit 15:20

1M ago15:20

15:20

In this week's podcast we review the recently approved federal budget and what it means for the solar industry and people who already have gone solar. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern California⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by p…

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HPH378: Accessibility for all – with Guy Harris 33:59

1M ago33:59

33:59

Guy Harris from AccessiblePRS explains why accessible housing is important, what the key considerations are and how to deliver it well. He also shares his experience of designing his own house as a wheelchair user. Check out the show notes for more information.By Ben Adam-Smith

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EV tax credit on chopping block, Tesla's China problem, Slate gets interest, and more 1:07:58

1M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how the GOP plans to kill the EV tax credit, Tesla's China problem, Slate getting some interest, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have …

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Solar + Tax Credit Elimination 13:31

1M ago13:31

13:31

In this week's podcast we discuss the potential elimination of the residential solar tax credit starting Jan 1, 2026 in the proposed federal budget. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern California⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchas…

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406A. Drew Tozer on Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Home 3:59

1M ago3:59

3:59

Drew Tozer knows how hard it is to get good information and advice on heat pumps so he wrote the book "Feel Good Homes - How to Choose the Right Heat Pump for a Comfortable, Healthy, Sustainable Home. Anyone who's looked into heat pumps probably knows how hard it is - This book nails it. It's concise, easy to read and it will help you understand ho…

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Europe & World EV Sales Reports, + Potential Tesla Sales Crises 59:47

1M ago59:47

59:47

CleanTechnica's Jose Pontes and Zachary Shahan talk EV sales trends in Europe, the US, China, and the world as a whole. In particular, they spend a lot of time talking about BYD's growing leadership, Volkswagen Group's fresh rise in the EV market, and Tesla's sales trend, business approach, and potential crises around the world.…

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Tesla Model Y RWD, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more 1:07:23

2M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Model Y RWD in the US, Cybertruck bait-and-switch, Rivian earnings, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, l…

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Solar + NEM Continued 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

In this week's podcast we discuss the latest threat to Net Energy Metering and how the solar community in California really let their elected officials know to stop any changes against their solar panel systems. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern California⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, …

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405. How to Avoid Solar Scams and Get the Best Solar Deal 4:01

2M ago4:01

4:01

Interest in solar has exploded in recent years, but how do you figure out if you are getting a quality system at a fair price from a reputable installer? Jordan Kruhlak and Beth Andrew both worked in the industry and know this so they started Glean Solar Brokers. Glean helps their clients understand solar, they secure three quotes from reputable in…

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HPH377: Retrofitting a 1950s semi-detached ex-council house – with Toby Cambray 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

Toby Cambray talks about the experience of working on his own retrofit project, and the lessons learnt in the process. Check out the show notes for more information.By Ben Adam-Smith

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Elon is still CEO of Tesla, BYD EV sales surges while Tesla's collapse, and more 1:13:41

2M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Elon being challenged in his role as CEO of Tesla, BYD EV sales surging while Tesla's collapse, and more. Today’s episode is brought to you by retrospec—makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear bui…

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Solar + Tariffs + NEM Term 13:37

2M ago13:37

13:37

In this week's podcast we discuss the new solar tariffs from last week and then the most recent net energy metering changes just approved by the CPUC. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern California⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a …

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404. Toronto Western Hospital to get 90% of its Heating from the Sewer 4:00

2M ago4:00

4:00

Toronto Western Hospital is launching the largest wastewater heating system in the world. Yup, the hospital will get 90% of its heating from heat exchangers that suck heat out of Toronto's sewer system and then upgrades the temperature with heat pumps to heat the hospital complex. It's just like geoexchange systems (geothermal) except the heat come…

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Electrek at Shanghai Auto Show, Tesla earnings, Slate cheap EV pickup unveiled, and more 1:20:39

2M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Electrek seeing a ton of cool EVs at the Shanghai Auto Show, Tesla's disastrous earnings, Slate's cheap EV pickup being unveiled, and more. Today’s episode is brought to you by retrospec—makers of sleek, pow…

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403. Full Interview - Ed Whittingham on his new podcast Scrubbing the Sky to Cool the Planet 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

Our full interview with Ed Whittingham on his new podcast "Scrubbing the Sky" involves going beyond energy transition to zero-emissions energy and also capturing carbon from the atmosphere and locking it up.In this episode, we take a deep dive into why some believe we need to go beyond energy transition and directly capture carbon from the atmosphe…

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403. Scrubbing the Sky to Cool the Planet - Interview with Podcaster Ed Whittingham 3:59

2M ago3:59

3:59

Ed Whittingham calls himself "a climate citizen at large." He's also the host of the Energy vs Climate podcast, the former executive director of the Pembina Institute and the host of a new podcast called "Scrubbing the Sky." He says we will have to do more than transition our energy systems to zero-carbon sources to combat climate change. To stave …

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HPH376: What is WUFI? – with Toby Cambray 38:55

2M ago38:55

38:55

Toby Cambray talks about the risks associated with moisture in buildings, and the modelling techniques – like WUFI® – that can be used to assess those risks. Check out the show notes for more information.By Ben Adam-Smith

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V2X in Northern California Looks Like the Future 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

GM Energy’s Chief Revenue Officer, Aseem Kapur, and Director of Clean Energy Transportation at PG&E Lydia Krefta join CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan to discuss a new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program eligible to GM EV owners in Northern California. GM EV owners in the region can now enroll and get up to $4,500 in incentives to unlock the pow…

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How Elon killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surge, and Chinese EVs keep killing it 1:13:10

2M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Elon Musk killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surging, how Chinese EVs keep killing it, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an …

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Solar + Carrot & Sticks 12:46

2M ago12:46

12:46

In this week's podcast we discuss the latest happenings in Congress, PG & E and the tariffs that will be affect solar going forward. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern California⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for…

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New Tesla Cybertruck, tariff mayhem, Lucid buys Nikola, and more 1:04:34

2M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Cybertruck RWD, more tariff mayhem, Lucid buying Nikola, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like…

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Solar + NEM Status 13:52

2M ago13:52

13:52

In this week's podcast we discuss CA assembly bill 852 introduced by Lisa Calderon that would eliminate the Net Energy Metering 1.0 and 2.0 programs and move all solar customers to the NEM 3.0 program. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern Cal…

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HPH375: A day in the life of a builder – with Mike Whitfield 36:13

3M ago36:13

36:13

Mike Whitfield shares his experience of running a local construction company that specialises in Passivhaus. He explains how the business is structured, and what tasks are tackled on a daily and weekly basis. Check out the show notes for more information.By Ben Adam-Smith

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402. The Magic of Heat Pumps in Blatchford Carbon Neutral Community 3:59

3M ago3:59

3:59

Heat pumps are taking the world by storm and Blatchford Carbon Neutral Community has both ground-source and air-source heat pumps, heating and cooling the homes of this super-sustainable neighbourhood. Blatchford has a green building code and an amazing geoexchange district energy sharing system. It all starts with 570 bore holes beneath a lake tha…

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Solar + PG & E Rate Hike 14:13

3M ago14:13

14:13

In this week's podcast we talk about the seventh price increase PG & E is requesting in the last twelve months. In addition we discuss the latest news from Tesla board asking Elon Musk to step down as CEO. About Jamie Duran & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Solar Harmonics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern…

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Tesla's disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more 57:03

3M ago57:03

57:03

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's disastrous deliveries, more Trump tariffs, EV delivery numbers, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, lik…

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401. Solar Included, Net-Zero, Boom Done! For Kassandra and Martin in Blatchford 3:59

3M ago3:59

3:59

Kassandra and Martin were looking for a new home in the core of the City and they hoped to include some green features in their home. But then they discovered Blatchford Carbon Neutral Community, and as Martin said "Boom Done." They found Landmark Homes in Blatchford, and their home is solar powered, heated by a super energy-efficient air-source he…

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Trump's dumb auto tariffs explained, Tesla in the crosshairs, new Nissan Leaf, and more 50:29

3M ago50:29

50:29

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump's dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a re…

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HPH374: Building for People - with Mike Eliason 45:21

3M ago45:21

45:21

Mike Eliason talks about his book, Building for People, and the massive opportunity we have to create better places through being more intentional and thoughtful. Check out the show notes for more information.By Ben Adam-Smith

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400. Landmark net-zero finds home in Blatchford Carbon Neutral Community 3:59

3M ago3:59

3:59

Landmark Homes pioneered the most affordable net-zero homes in Canada and now the company has found the perfect home for their homes in Blatchford Carbon Neutral Community in Edmonton, Alberta. Their unique combination of solar and air-source heat pumps mean homeowners can wind up paying little or nothing for their utilities, a boon in an energy un…

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2000V: Solar Odyssey — How and why the industry is moving towards 2000V systems 20:24

3M ago20:24

20:24

Brian Nelson, ABB’s Renewables Segment Leader in the United States, sits down with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney to discuss the ins and outs of innovation accelerating the solar economy, the timeline for the next leap forward, and what it means for end-users, utilities, developers, and EPCs.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Tesla hate goes biblical, BYD comes out swinging, Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more 59:36

3M ago59:36

59:36

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla hate going biblical, BYD coming out swinging with new record charging time, the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder…

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