Renewable Radio 8/07/09

Producer/Host: Dave Evans
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne
Topic: Building Energy Efficiency / Energy Efficient Buildings
Does reflective insulation work? Are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) energy-efficient? What causes condensation in insulation and what strategies can help reduce condensation?
Guests: Ralph Chapman, Building Efficiency, Regional Technical High School, Bangor; Scott Blanchard, Designer, Eric A. Chase Architecture
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Renewable Radio 4/03/09

Producer/Host: Dave Evans
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne
Topic: Green Jobs
How did the guests create their work in renewable energy, efficient building, and organic farming? What organizations helped the guests transform their work?
Guests: Leslie Cummins, Five Star Nursery and Orchard; Curry Caputo, Sustainable Structures; Dana Fischer, CEO, Purist Energy
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Renewable Radio 3/06/09

Producer/Host: Dave Evans
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: Energy meters and displays
What kinds of electricity-use displays are available to track household use? How can a miles-per-gallon display help one save gas? How can the public pressure manufacturers to make more efficient appliances?

Guests: Guy Marsden *is* “Art tec”, www.arttec.net; Carsten Steenberg, President & Co-founder, PowerHouse Dynamics, www.powerhousedynamics.com

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Renewable Radio 2/06/09

Producer/Host: Dave Evans

Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

Topic: Owner-installed solar electric systems

Guests: Homeowners Dennis Carter and John McIntire

How did you plan you solar-electric system?  What maintenance does an off-grid system need?  How did you decide that you could install your own system?

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Renewable Radio 1/02/09

Producer/Host: Dave Evans

Topic:  Live Food in the Winter Kitchen

Why would I want live food?  What are brined vegetables?  What options to root cellars are good for storing food?

Guests: Shana Hanson, Tree of Life Fruit Tree Service,  207-338-8980;  Maria Orlova, Moonflowers Wild Mushrooms

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