Best Propane Education Podcasts (2024)

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6.08 – Renewable Hydrogen’s Role in the Energy Transition with Ana Quelhas of EDP Renewables 23:02

6h ago23:02

23:02

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Building the Community with Paul Mencel 1:10:08

1h ago1:10:08

1:10:08

I talk with Paul Mencel, founder of Philadelphia Table Company and his new venture Hand Crafted Success, where he teaches other woodworkers how to build their business. From his beginnings in a small garage to his current 10+ employee operation, he has build his business to last and he may be bringing some of those classes to MontCo Makers. https:/…

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Tucker Perkins on Why Propane is Important to a Carbon-Free Future 31:39

9h ago31:39

31:39

In this follow up Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council. He is an energy expert with four decades of experience in the liquid and renewable fuels industry. He is a frequent keynote speaker to national and international audiences on energy topics and a commentator…

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6.07 – From Diesel to Decarbonization: Port Newark’s Jim Pelliccio on the Commitment to Cleaner Air 15:28

16d ago15:28

15:28

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Open Streets 24:20

14d ago24:20

24:20

In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #8, Ted highlights the Open Streets movement, with a goal to transform streets into public spaces open to all to allow for a range of activities: promoting economic development, supporting schools, facilitating pedestrian and bike mobility, and providing new ways to “enjoy cultural programming” and build community. …

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The Good, The Bad, And The Really Ugly 57:51

23d ago57:51

57:51

We talk about all the tools that we recently bought that almost fully outfits the makerspace, and the really unfortunate news about our current shop. We're knee deep in planning, almost ready for the bank, and have enough tools to open! Thank you to everyone who has donated to make this possible!!https://www.patreon.com/MontCoMakers…

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6.06 – Transforming Skills for a New Energy Era: ABB’s Karen Bomber on the Global Workforce’s Shift to Renewable Technologies 23:53

24d ago23:53

23:53

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Climate Resolve Series, Part 1, with Catherine Baltazar and Lia Cohen on Creating Cool Communities 32:12

29d ago32:12

32:12

In Part 1 of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic - Climate Resolve Series, Ted speaks with Catherine Baltazar, a Policy Analyst and Organizer, and Lia Cohen, a Coordinator for Climate Planning and Resilience, focusing on their work at Climate Resolve, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, building collaborations to champion equitable climate solutions. C…

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Brian Thurston on Environmental Entrepreneurship 31:45

1M ago31:45

31:45

In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Brian Thurston, an environmental entrepreneur, currently serving as a Sustainability Solutions Sales Director at APTIM, an environmental solutions firm. He's also worked as a Senior Advisor for multiple companies and nonprofits in the environmental sector, focusing on business development and s…

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Linking High-Speed Rail 28:18

2M ago28:18

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In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #7, Ted highlights two high-speed rail projects coming to Southern California: the California High-Speed Rail, linking Los Angeles and San Francisco, and the Brightline West, linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas. He also highlights ZIPs (zero-emission vehicle implementation plans) and ZEVs (zero-emission vehicles), the …

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6.05 – NYU Professor Dr. Carolyn Kissane on Optimism and Pragmatism in the Energy Transition 33:13

2M ago33:13

33:13

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Andy Lipkis on Trees and Forming Communal Bonds to Heal the Environment 35:06

2M ago35:06

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In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Andy Lipkis, Founder of TreePeople, who served as President for five decades. He is currently a Project Executive at Accelerate Resilience LA (ARLA). Andy is a pioneer of urban and community forestry, urban watershed management, and urban climate resilience, dedicating his life to healing the e…

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Michael Gerrard on Environmental and Climate Change Law and Energy Regulation 30:02

2M ago30:02

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In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Professor Michael Gerrard from Columbia University. He is the founder and faculty director of the groundbreaking Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, and one of the foremost environmental lawyers in the nation. Michael is an advocate, litigator, teacher, and scholar who has pioneered cutting-ed…

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We're BACK baby, and Jake's got big news! 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Our young buck, Jake, has some big news!We're talking about the business updates and what's going on with the makerspace planning and preparations, and some exciting commissions coming up! Support the makerspace if you can! www.patreon.com/MontCoMakers@jrosserdesign @whoashopwoodworking @makeitwhileyoufakeit @montcomakershttps://www.montco-makers.c…

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6.04 – Climate Change as a Human Story with Peter Prengaman, Global Climate and Environmental News Director for the Associated Press 30:18

2M ago30:18

30:18

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Mary Nichols on Battling Smog 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Mary Nichols, who served as the chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a total of 18 years. She has served on the Board under Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (1975–82 and 2010–18), Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (2007–2010) and Governor Gavin Newsom (2019–2020). She also served as…

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6.03 – Challenges and Innovations in Grid Modernization with Heather Polinsky, Resilience Global President for Arcadis 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Steve Lewis on Equity in Architecture 39:36

2M ago39:36

39:36

In this follow up Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Steve Lewis, Urban Design Principal with the Portland-based firm, ZGF Architects. Steve was also a candidate for the 2026 President at the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He is a facilitator of partnerships and alliances between groups and individuals who seek to use architect…

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Escape from Alcatraz! 31:40

3M ago31:40

31:40

In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #6, Ted shares his highlights from his trip to San Francisco to cheer on Matlock, daughter Kristin’s boyfriend who was competing in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. He also highlights that renewables provided more than 30% of all U.S. electrical generation in the month of April, a German research team testing new…

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Creating The Right Vibe With Dillon from DillonWoodworks 1:08:14

3M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

We're talking with another future instructor of MontCo Makers, Dillon Mitchell from Dillon Woodworks! Not only is he one handsome sonofabitch, he makes some incredible turnings and commission projects that he ships all around the world. We're talking about creating the vibe in the shop, and what we're going for, and what's overkill for the business…

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Talking Knife Making and Jailtime with Graz! 1:21:50

3M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

I got to have the one, the only, Graz on the podcast this week! You know him from the hit Netflix show Making Fun and we spoke with this very talented maker about his knife skills and what time is like behind bars, as in, Instagram jail. You might see him possibly maybe perhaps in an upcoming show, but most certainly will see him at MontCo Makers s…

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6.02 – The Evolution of ESG and the Intersection between Climate and Social Justice with Reuters Journalist Sharon Kits Kimathi 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

By Propane Education & Research Council

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The Family Business with Bryan from Old Mountain Woodworking 1:36:15

3M ago1:36:15

1:36:15

I have a great conversation with Bryan Ortquist from Old Mountain Woodworking about starting a custom furniture business with his wife from the ground up, and the amount of detail and care that go into a fine woodworking project. Bryan lives "close enough" where he will be teaching a few course in the makerspace once the doors are open. @oldmountai…

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Sean Neman on Breaking Through the Barriers to Solar in California 36:14

3M ago36:14

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In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Sean Neman, Founder and CEO of Cal Solar Inc. Cal Solar Inc. proudly delivers reliable, full service renewable energy solutions for new construction, existing buildings, and retrofit projects throughout California. Their experienced in-house team of designers, engineers, and installers is equip…

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Freebasing from the Propane Grill 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

We're talking about how I still have my hand, which is good, after a stupid shop mistake and what we'll need to have in place in the makerspace to keep people safe. We also talk about past incidents in the shop and how Jake did a triathlon!https://www.patreon.com/MontcoMakershttps://www.montco-makers.com@MakeItWhileYouFakeIt@MontcoMakers@WhoaShopWo…

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6.01 – Episode 100 Special: The State of the Electric Grid in the Face of Increasing Electrification Demands with Scientist Meredith Angwin 53:41

4M ago53:41

53:41

By Propane Education & Research Council

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The Clothing Glut and Seaweed Textiles 25:37

4M ago25:37

25:37

In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #5, Ted shares his highlights from his trip to the land of enchantment, Sante Fe, New Mexico, to visit his daughter Sierra who is living there. He also highlights the global clothing glut, seaweed clothing, South Korea's solar bike path, streetlight-mounted EV chargers, the first school district in the country in Oa…

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Beth Pratt on Coexisting with Wildlife in Urban Spaces 32:24

4M ago32:24

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In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California Regional Center of the National Wildlife Federation. She is a lifelong advocate for wildlife, and has worked in environmental leadership roles for over twenty-five years. She has also spearheaded the #SaveLACougars campaign to collab…

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Our Media Director Has More Emmy's Than Yours... For Real Though 1:03:20

4M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

I finally have a discussion with the future MontCo Makers Media Director and extremely decorated video producer/director, Rebecca Elias Abboud! No I'm not kidding, she has 2 Emmy Awards for her work and we are so excited to have her build up the makerspace digital vibe. We get into the aspects of content creation and how it will play an important r…

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Your Questions Answered With Melanie! 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

We are answering questions we have gotten since starting the podcast, around the makerspace itself, classes, and how Melanie stays lookin' so fine with all the stress I put her through. We're having fun and having some espresso martinis. www.montco-makers.comwww.patreon.com/MontcoMakers@MakeItWhileYouFakeIt@MontcoMakers@WhoaShopWoodworking…

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5.25 – Driving Innovation to Decarbonize Utilities with Emerson’s Robert Yeager 18:03

4M ago18:03

18:03

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Ingrid Malmgren on the Transition to Electrified Transportation 32:02

4M ago32:02

32:02

In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Ingrid Malmgren, Senior Policy Director at Plug in America, a nonprofit organization with a mission to accelerate the transition to affordable and accessible plug-in vehicles and charging through education, advocacy, and research. Ingrid has over a decade of experience advancing sustainable ene…

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Definitely Have Space For Boat Classes 1:04:16

4M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

We discuss what private lessons are like with experienced craftsmen, how we definitely have enough room to have boat building classes... not really.. and the lubrication of different glues.

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Jack Groh on Greening NFL Events and Sports Sustainability 38:32

4M ago38:32

38:32

In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jack Groh, Director of Environmental Programs for the National Football League (NFL). He is also the Senior Vice President of Strategy for Legacy Sustainability, an independent consultancy that he and his wife, Susan Groh manage to develop and implement climate mitigation and adaptation strateg…

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KY in the Shop 1:05:41

4M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Mike and Dan talk about the harbor freight tools that are worth it, setting up a mobile shop to go out into the community to do free classes as a way to drive up chatter around the makerspace, and Mike uses KY in the shop.. yea, I was a little surprised as well. www.patreon.com/MontCoMakerswww.montco-makers.com…

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Greg Kats on Improving Urban Livability 30:21

5M ago30:21

30:21

In this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Greg Kats, Founder and CEO of the Smart Surfaces Coalition, a non-profit organization promoting the adoption of urban "smart surfaces" to improve urban livability. He is also a businessman, environmentalist, played substantial roles in developing the clean energy and green building industries, …

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Boxers With Pockets.. ? 1:06:06

5M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

We talk about the Makerspace MVP and what's the minimum we'd need to have setup in order to open the doors. We tell our client callback stories and Mike thinks boxers have pockets, and apparently some do... very odd. www.patreon.com/MontCoMakers

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GETs, Green Ammonia, The EV Tipping Point 23:31

5M ago23:31

23:31

In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #4, Ted acknowledges the global awareness of the severity of climate change, and its connection to human rights. He highlights the landmark ruling by the European Court, which faulted Switzerland for violating human rights provisions, and affirmed that the climate crisis is a human rights crisis. He goes on to share…

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Jesse Moore on Microfinancing and Pay-As-You-Go Solar in Africa 40:55

5M ago40:55

40:55

In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted and co-host, Russell Sturm, speak with Jesse Moore, CEO and Co-Founder at M-KOPA, the world leader of affordable "pay-as-you-go" financial services for low-income customers based in Africa. Since commercial launch in 2012, M-KOPA has connected, provided, and served over 3 million customers to affordable …

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The Sawdust Has To Go Somewhere 1:02:16

5M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

We talk about having an immersive class to build your own workbench, outsourcing the repetitive parts of commissions, and just how much Jake wants to come to Diggerland. Also a huge thanks to the amazing Keith from @blackthornconcepts who is our first Patron!@makeitwhileyoufakeit@montcomakers@whoashopwoodworking@jrosserdesignwww.montco-makers.comww…

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5.24 – Earth Day Special-Decarbonizing the Nation’s Largest Municipal Fleet with Keith Kerman, NYC Chief Fleet Officer 45:50

5M ago45:50

45:50

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Mike Rufo on Melding Environmental Activism and Musical Passions 36:20

5M ago36:20

36:20

In this Earth Day Special of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Mike Rufo, Musician and Energy / Climate Policy Consultant and Activist. Mike has had a long and distinguished career working with energy efficiency and modelling, as well as resource planning and cost effectiveness evaluations. He is now semi-retired, focusing on his career in sing…

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Do You Like To Do It Yourself Or With Others 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

We talk about working solo or with others in a shop and the pros/cons of what that's like. We also go on many tangents of what makes us productive in the shop. Also, naked bike rides? No, not this time.

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5.23 – Turning Flared Methane into Computing Power with Chase Lochmiller, CEO of Crusoe Energy 31:56

5M ago31:56

31:56

By Propane Education & Research Council

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Jacquelyn Francis on Finding, Funding, and Elevating Climate Leaders 30:19

5M ago30:19

30:19

In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Jacquelyn Francis, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP). GWMP contributes to decarbonizing the planet by identifying innovative climate leaders and deploying resources to advance solutions. It comprises three interconnected programs that work together…

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Dan Wants More Than Wood 53:56

5M ago53:56

53:56

We recap the Group Forge event at the Blackthorne Resort where Dan did awesome things with metal. We also discuss the push for gathering data on what is getting people excited about the makerspace and using that in the business plan, as well as the important role that kid's classes are going to play.…

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Liz Clark on a Sailing Voyage to Find a Connection to Herself and the Planet 28:28

6M ago28:28

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In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Captain Liz Clark, surfer, sailor, environmentalist and author of SWELL, a memoir published by Patagonia. The upcoming paperback edition of SWELL is scheduled for release on May 14th chronicling her voyage sailing 20,000 nautical miles of ocean. The book shares tales of sailing in high seas, …

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So What Does My Wife Think..? 1:02:40

6M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

I'm talking this week with my wife Melanie! She has lived through my entire woodworking career, from the very first crap project that looked like an untalented Kindergartener made it to the "professional" I am now. What are her thoughts on this life-changing, super risky endeavor I'm about to commit my life to... besides her, duh.…

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Margaret Cederoth on Planning and Sustainability at California High-Speed Rail 31:00

6M ago31:00

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In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Margaret Cederoth, Director of Planning and Sustainability at California High-Speed Rail Authority. She is an urban planner with more than two decades of global sustainable infrastructure delivery, rail system planning, design, and construction, and land use/ transportation planning experienc…