Climate Spaces

Episode Four - Instructing the Next Generation

Right now, the clean energy industry is booming, with an expected growth of 17.2% annually between now and 2030. And Sketchbox, a free energy modeling software from Slipstream, is an important tool in educating the next generation.    In our latest podcast episode, Renee talks to Ben Heymer, Gabi Kim, and Jim Reichling—two Slipstreamers involved in the creation and ongoing development of Sketchbox and an educator who uses Sketchbox in his classroom (respectively)—about the benefits of the software and how educators use it to teach energy modeling to their students.

Episode Three: Building a Better Future

In this shockingly insightful episode, Renee talks to Slipstreamers Jon Koliner and Kevin Frost about the benefits of commercial and residential electrification, recent projects they’ve worked on, and why it’s time to finally ditch that gas stove.    >Read more about the new 120 volt heat pump water heaters [https://slipstreaminc.org/research/midwest-120-volt-hpwh-study] and what our study found out about them  >Find out what we discovered in our pilot study [https://slipstreaminc.org/research/midwest-120-volt-hpwh-study] about the effectiveness of variant refrigerant (VRF) systems in cold weather  🎵Theme music by Ben Heymer and Drew Morrison🎵

Episode Two: Financing Sustainability

In this episode, Renee talks to Kim Johnston and Holly Edinger, two Slipstreamers who handle Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy—or C-PACE—programs. This type of funding can help finance energy-efficiency, water efficiency and renewable energy improvements. And they can also bolster communities by creating jobs, stimulating the local economy, and enhancing environmental and energy conservation efforts.  Click here [https://slipstreaminc.org/news/clark-county-c-pace-closes-first-project] to read more about the massive C-PACE-funded upgrade to the Virgin Hotel in Nevada, and visit our website [https://slipstreaminc.org/] to learn more about our mission to accelerate climate solutions for everyone. 🎵Theme music by Ben Heymer and Drew Morrison🎵

Episode One: Building Community

In this episode, Renee Pogue brings in three hard-working Slipstreamers, Deb Dynako, Laura Manthe, and Doug Ahl, to discuss Slipstream’s relationship with Native nations. Specifically spotlighting the work we do with these communities to assist them in their path to energy sovereignty.  Click here [https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/conserving-energy/applied-research-development/] for more information on the Minnesota CARD Project, and visit our website [https://slipstreaminc.org/] to learn more about our mission to accelerate climate solutions for everyone. 🎵Theme music by Ben Heymer and Drew Morrison🎵