Adding Energy Podcast
Adding Energy Podcast
Adding Energy
Adding Energy is a about talking energy usage, energy efficiency, energy issues in a way that designers, builders and owners can understand.
AE046 - Super Insulated Homes
Super Insulated homes are seen as the energy efficiency pinnacle. Their low heating and cooling loads make heating and cooling seem optional, but we are missing part of the story. This week we talk about the unspoken effect of the super insulated house and why it is probably the reason your air conditioning is running right now. Also, why just adding more and more insulation might not always make your utility bill go down.
Sep 8, 2021
31 min
AE045 - Replacing Central Air
This week we talk about things you should know before replacing your central air system and how to add efficiency and comfort when replacing the system. Some common associated work, new system options and some of the lingo to help the average home owner talk to their HVAC guy.
Jun 10, 2021
21 min
AE043 - Smart Thermostats
This video we discuss how programmable thermostats save energy. How smart thermostats are similar, have some quarks, and limits. We also discuss red light traffic cameras to help you understand the biggest problem with smart thermostats when compared to programmable thermostats.
Apr 11, 2021
15 min
AE042 - Heating Your Basement
This week we talk about adding heating to your basement. What types of systems make sense. What to prepare? How much heat? Where to start? Electric Heat or Fossil fuel? Add to my existing system?
Mar 14, 2021
17 min
AE041 - OTEC Ocean Power
This podcast is about Ocean Power and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion. How it doesn't use fossil fuel, makes reliable power, isn't renewable and why we don't have it.
Oct 20, 2020
28 min
AE039 - Saving on AC
This week we talk about how air conditioners use energy and things you can do to reduce the amount you spend on cooling, or how to be more comfortable at the same cost. Load, Lift, what we cool. And why a good hose and spray nozzle is better than your utility bill.
Jul 11, 2018
17 min
AE020 - Multi Family Values
This week on the podcast we talk with a guest about how energy efficiency effects multifamily loans, profitability, and energy audit "comps". Also why Spotify premium is better than your utility bill.
Dec 22, 2016
29 min