Quantum Quote: “The Nelson family rules: (1) Don’t be an asshole; (2) Don’t be an asshole; and (3) Don’t be a damn asshole.” – Willie Nelson What action are you taking to keep this world a place where we can continue to live? No matter how small or how big your position, you can produce ripple effects that benefit our kids’ and our grandkids’ future! Join artists Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Dead & Company, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes & many others in using your platform to encourage people t...
Oct 04, 2021•50 min
Quantum Quote : “Know thy enemy and know thyself and a thousand battles you will win.” – Sun Tzu How much would you give to have your kids live a healthy and happy life? More and more people are waking up to the fact that this is a very critical time for our survival, and that we still have a long way to go in order to achieve the goal of having 100% fossil-fuel free electricity, heating, cooling and transportation by 2050. Do you know that we will be saving a lot of money when this transition h...
Sep 27, 2021•43 min
Quantum Quote : “We need to put a sunset on fossil fuel use in our homes.” – Bill Nowak Are you aware that an average person in the United States emits 16 tons of climate-disrupting carbon dioxide every year? Even the way natural gas has been advertised for decades doesn’t actually reflect the truth at this point of time! Statistics say that heating oil and gasoline are about 1 ½ times as problematic as natural gas. BUT - natural gas emits methane, which is much more dangerous on a 20 year time ...
Sep 20, 2021•44 min
Do you want to create the clean energy future we need to make the world safe for yourselves, your children, and all future generations? Do you know that solar energy can supply up to 40% of the nation’s electricity - within 15 years ? Yes, that’s true! The US Department of Energy’s recent study, called Solar Futures ( https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-releases-solar-futures-study-providing-blueprint-zero-carbon-grid ), found that solar – our cheapest and fastest-growing source of clean energy ...
Sep 13, 2021•15 min
Quantum Quote : “We’re not magicians. We’re just nerds.” – EnergyOgre’s Motto People are busy, and we do not usually pay attention to electricity - until the times when it’s not there. In the 1990s, many states deregulated their electricity utilities. If you are in New York or Texas or other deregulated states, you can now choose your electricity supplier. But, many homeowners are overpaying for electricity without knowing it. Texas has about 140 authorized retail electricity providers providing...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr
Quantum Quote : “If everybody is thinking the same, then somebody isn’t thinking.” – General George Patton In this time of the pandemic, everything we do is done at home. Everyone’s inside and we’re at home for the whole day, therefore our energy consumption gets higher as well. Many people are doing home improvements, but not everyone can afford the upfront investments necessary to improve energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs. Did you know that GoodLeap finances half of the residenti...
Aug 30, 2021•31 min
For more than 3 decades, I’ve helped businesses, governments, non-profits, and communities take their next step in clean energy transformations that reduce carbon footprints and save money. The goal of the AWESome EarthKind Podcast is to empower and energize YOU - so that, wherever you are on the clean energy spectrum, you can take your next step to a healthier & more sustainable future. We’re going to do something a bit different today. Instead of an interview – I’m going to just give you m...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Quantum Quote : “Pressure makes diamonds.” – Ariel Fan Within the last 18 months, multiple companies have committed to become 100% carbon neutral by 2030, and entire industries are being galvanized. But we’re just at the beginning to scratch the surface of the most massive revolution in over 100 years. By 2035, no combustion vehicles will be sold in California or New York. Virtually every auto manufacturer - and many new ones - now have electric cars for sale. As one example, Ford invested over ...
Aug 16, 2021•51 min
Welcome, AWESome EarthKind People! Hi - I’m Ron Kamen - your host & clean energy guide. For more than 3 decades, I’ve helped businesses, governments, non-profits and communities take their next step in clean energy transformations that reduce carbon footprints and save money. AWESome EarthKind is here to empower and energize YOU - so that you can take your next step. We launched the AWESome EarthKind podcast a year ago on August 6th, 2020 –– the 75th anniversary of humanity’s destructive use...
Aug 09, 2021•11 min
Quantum Quote : “We really can’t sit idly by. We’ve got to make the decisions. We’ve got to get things to change fast. ” – Pete Skinner Hot water costs can be up to 18% or 20% or more of a family’s home energy bill, and it can be an even larger percentage in a multi-family building. If you’re a developer of multifamily buildings, you strive to balance the first capital costs of construction, with on-going energy and maintenance costs - all while not compromising comfort for your tenants. Studies...
Aug 02, 2021•41 min
Quantum Quote: “It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop.” – Confucius Do you want to reduce your heating and cooling costs - but aren’t sure how to afford the best options? Do you want to save money and help make a better world? Whether you’re a gas or an electric residential, multifamily, small business, or commercial customer – National Grid’s clean heating programs can provide incentives to help you make your clean energy transition. Today’s program is with Jennifer Cross...
Jul 12, 2021•20 min
Quantum Quote : “The obstacle is the way.” – Ryan Holiday 98% of American’s daily trips measure less than 50 miles. Do you know that plugging in an electric vehicle into a normal 120V socket overnight can provide 200 miles of range? This means that most of us can wipe out our gasoline consumption and eliminate 40% of our total carbon footprints simply by switching to an electric car. But however you move around - people will still have accidents, either dying or getting injured on their way. And...
Jul 05, 2021•33 min
Quantum Quote: " From the early 20th-century author, Ayn Rand - "You can evade reality, but you cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." - Twyla Dell Every gallon of gasoline we burn creates ~20 pounds of carbon dioxide. Multiply times the number of gallons we consume every day, and you can understand why the atmosphere now has 50% more carbon dioxide than it did 100 years ago. No wonder it has accelerated global climate change and has fueled the more extreme weather conditions we are ...
Jun 28, 2021•42 min
Quantum Quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world,” Gandhi said. So whatever it is you don’t like, instead of complaining about it, do something about it. Live that change!” - Chef Chris Galarza Did you know that cooking with gas can produce unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide? At 200 parts per million, gas emissions can even far exceed the federal maximum of 9 parts per million. While only 1% of chefs in America are currently cooking with an induction stove - the top US restaurants are...
Jun 21, 2021•33 min
Quantum Quote : “There are two ways to live your life. One is that nothing is a miracle, or the other way is that everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein Having an efficient, clean, and comfortable home is everyone’s dream. Every homeowner wants their family to be comfortable, with a proper heating and cooling system that doesn’t cost too much to operate. Most of us also want energy savings and positive environmental impact. Are you having problems with heating and cooling? Do you want to ma...
Jun 14, 2021•26 min
Quantum Quote : “Use the devil’s tools to win the angels’ war.” – Miriam Makhyoun Did you know that 19 states now have 100% clean electricity targets by 2050? But - did you also know that only a handful of them are legally binding? Across the U.S., state governments and utility regulatory authorities are creating policies and programs to move our society to clean energy. Which states have the best programs? What are the laws, regulations, and programs in your state? How many of the goals are con...
Jun 07, 2021•31 min
Quantum Quote : “Science provides us with the evidence, our faith compels us to act.” – Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone Climate change is a part of our lives that must be resolved - or the extreme weather events will result in the ultimate collapse of all civilization. Are you concerned about the future and want to protect your children? How does your faith compel you to take action? Rev. Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone is an educator, minister, and musician based in Ulster County, New York. She has been a sci...
May 31, 2021•39 min
Quantum Quote : “The biggest benefit with geothermal is that it's always the same climate down below.” – Mike Seidenberg Heat pumps are replacing traditional fossil fuel heating. With efficiencies of 200-500%, not only are heat pumps more cost-effective, safer and healthier than fossil fuel heating - but, instead of needing a boiler or furnace, plus an air conditioner, plus an air filtration system - you get everything “all in one”. Air source heat pumps cost less upfront. But ground source - or...
May 24, 2021•22 min
With prices fluctuating between $1.50 to $4.50 a gallon, heating with oil or propane can destroy your budget. Heating with the Power of the Earth is clean, quiet, consistent, convenient, and cost-effective - all while helping the environment. Aside from being eco-friendly – Geothermal also keeps money in your pocket. You live healthy and comfortably - while saving the Earth and money at the same time. Hugh Casler is Fowler Brothers Inc’s Project Manager who currently resides in far upstate New Y...
May 17, 2021•14 min
Quantum Quote : “I know one thing – that I know nothing.” – Socrates Do you want to learn how to build a home that is comfortable, healthy, and beautiful? Do you want your home to be green and energy-efficient? Do you want to know the type of construction company that can turn your youthful dream home into reality? If you do, then you’re up for a great treat today! Spending time inside a home that is comfortable, healthy, energy-efficient, and sustainable would be a wonderful gift you could give...
May 10, 2021•43 min
Quantum Quote : “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa Do you remember your grade school science class where your teacher discussed the concept of phase change materials? Have you ever heard of products that either absorb or produce heat depending on the change in ambient conditions? Do you want to know how you can transport food, medicines, and keep your rooms at your preferred temperature - without putting in a large ...
May 03, 2021•43 min
Quantum Quote: “Make the journey the reward.” - Tom Herman We all need to reduce our carbon emissions by becoming more efficient and using renewable clean energy. But, at the end of the day, most of us will still be stuck with aspects of our lives that hinder us from being 100% carbon neutral, and it will take civilization decades to reduce 300 years of carbon emissions. Do you want to lower your carbon footprint, but aren’t sure how to get beyond the basics? Carbon offsets reduce or capture the...
Apr 26, 2021•37 min
Quantum Quote : “Head down. Keep going.” – Will Contento The least expensive and most climate-friendly energy is that which we don’t use. The first thing we should always do is use energy efficiency techniques and technologies to reduce energy consumption and waste. When we’re constructing a new building or renovating the envelope of an existing building, it’s wise to install sheathing systems that eliminate air and water leaks, improve structural integrity, and increase thermal efficiency. Will...
Apr 05, 2021•28 min
Quantum Quote: “The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we should save our country.” – Abraham Lincoln Quantum Quote: “Hope is the belief in the plausibility of the possible as opposed to the necessity of the probable.” – Maimonides Most of us want to “do the right thing”. But traditionally, we ...
Mar 29, 2021•42 min
Quantum Quote: “A quadrupling of clean energy activity is what we need - and where we’re headed.” - Danny Kennedy Clean energy is the answer to our environmental crises and is the key to unlocking a healthy and clean future. But, it is somewhat still inaccessible to different countries across the world. How can clean energy bring about a prosperous economy despite the drawbacks of the pandemic? How can clean energy give us the potential as individuals, as a country, and as a civilization? Listen...
Mar 22, 2021•38 min
Quantum Quote: “Work smarter, not harder.” - Mark Sclafani Considering the right heating system for your home can be a challenge. But heat pump technology advances, cost reductions, and generous government and utility incentives now make it easier than ever to gain a comfortable, efficient, and cost-effective heating and cooling solutions that save you money - and reduce your carbon footprint. If you are a homeowner or a business owner looking for a program that will help you understand the scop...
Mar 17, 2021•17 min
Quantum Quote: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci Are you looking to add some warmth and coziness to your home with a fireplace - but don’t want to produce harmful fumes that can put your family’s health at risk, or create a heat and fire hazard for young children or pets? Would you like to have the comfortable glow of a fireplace year-round, but without the excess heat during the summer? In a world where innovation sets a new trend, a home with a ventless electric ...
Mar 15, 2021•24 min
Quantum Quote : “I like being self-sufficient. I like being off the grid.” Are you someone who aims to be living off the grid and be self-sufficient? Do you promote a lifestyle that encourages less pollution, better health, as well as cost-effectiveness? JLD is the multimillionaire founder and host of the incredibly successful podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire. After 8 years and 2,600 interviews with the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, EO Fire now averages more than 1.4 MILLION unique downlo...
Mar 07, 2021•24 min
Quantum Quote : “Character is destiny.” – Greek Philosopher Heraclitus We are all contributors to carbon emissions. Moving to clean energy technologies can reduce the emissions that are responsible for 90% of greenhouse gases. But even if we completely stop emitting greenhouse gases today, we would still suffer extreme weather and other impacts from the current amounts of carbon that were dumped into the air since the dawn of the industrial revolution. How can we effectively and cost-efficiently...
Mar 01, 2021•40 min
Quantum Quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Did you know that humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions since the industrial revolution have already increased global temperatures by 1.2 degrees Celsius? And that 30% of our carbon emissions are absorbed by the oceans, causing ocean acidification that threatens the world’s food and oxygen supplies? We are at a turning point. We can cont...
Feb 22, 2021•44 min
