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Reframe is the podcast about building sustainability. Commercial and public buildings are among the biggest producers of carbon emissions. It’s a problem of massive scale. But, for building owners, engineers and contractors, solving it may actually be more of an opportunity than a challenge. That’s what the “Reframe” podcast is all about. Join host Jeff Nichols on an exploration of the forces driving sustainability in our built environment. And meet the people who are leading the charge.
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Greg De Temmerman is building a bridge between science and decisions on climate. In this episode of Reframe, show host Jeff Nichols widens the aperture to explore how global climate-focused philanthropies are making a difference and helping to clear a path toward a more sustainable future. One such organization is the Quadrature Climate Foundation …
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Applying EV lessons to the built environment, with Scott Case. In this episode, show host Jeff Nichols widens the aperture by looking at the transportation sector to better understand the complex future of sustainability—and EVs provide a timely example. You’ll meet Scott Case, Cofounder and CEO of Recurrent. Scott, a former colleague of Jeff’s bec…
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Kerry Meade on the importance of local leadership, especially now. Show host Jeff Nichols speaks with Kerry Meade, the Executive Director of Seattle’s leading energy efficiency trade organization, Building Potential. Hear what Kerry thinks about the implications for building owners committed to energy efficiency, smart building technology, and othe…
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Maximizing energy tax incentives has a new hurdle, Josh Howes shows us how to clear it. In this episode of Reframe, show host Jeff Nichols explores the intersection between the designers of energy-efficient buildings and the accounting teams who process the energy tax deductions and credits. Who sits in the middle to provide a bridge between these …
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Perry England is your "Building Performance Ambassador." In this episode, show host Jeff Nichols speaks with Perry England, VP of Building Performance at MacDonald-Miller, one of the largest mechanical contracting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Perry brings decades of experience and a passion for helping his clients evaluate and ensure their b…
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Building ownership has a new playbook. Brad Werner breaks it down. In this episode of Reframe, show host Jeff Nichols discusses the shifting landscape and new growth strategies for commercial building owners with Brad Werner, a partner at Wipfli LLP who leads their construction and real estate practice. Hear how Brad advises his clients on strategi…
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Steve Barnes reveals the real value of energy incentives and credits. In this episode, show host Jeff Nichols speaks with Steven Barnes, a Partner at Wipfli LLP, a top accounting firm that supports construction and real estate clients. Steve provides a straightforward primer on how energy incentives and credits can be materially significant and how…
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Jeff sets the stage with his guest Abby Massey. In this inaugural episode, show host Jeff Nichols sets the stage with Abby Massey who leads the energy tax incentives team at TaxTaker. As a civil engineer, Abby knows the systems and design methods for how to make buildings operate more efficiently. As an expert in energy tax incentives, Abby has hel…
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Reframe is the podcast about building sustainability. Commercial and public buildings are among the biggest producers of carbon emissions. It’s a problem of massive scale. But, for building owners, engineers and contractors, solving it may actually be more of an opportunity than a challenge. That’s what the “Reframe” podcast is all about. Join host…
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