Energetic Talk with Colby Abazs

By Clean Energy Resource Teams

Welcome to Energetic Talk with Colby Abazs brought to you weekly by a partnership of Clean Energy Resource Teams and Two Harbors Community Radio. I am excited to bring you conversations about clean energy and get questions answered from guests near and far. You can listen on KTWH-LP 99.5 FM in Two Harbors, MN, stream online at ktwh.org, or search for "Energetic Talk" wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Solar Manufacturing in Mt Iron MN

Energetic Talk with Colby AbazsJun 10, 2022

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Solar Manufacturing in Mt Iron MN

This week: We are talking with Martin PochTaruk about the Solar Panel Manufacturer he founded called Heliene and operating out of the Iron Range.

Jun 10, 202229:30

Sisu Solar Installer of the Range

This week: We are talking with Ricky Sipila about his solar installer company, Sisu Solar, and how to get solar on your home.

May 13, 202229:30

Iron Range Community Movement

This week: We are talking with Marlise Riffel about the Iron Range Earth Fest and other community activities.

Apr 15, 202229:30

Hydronic Heating for Superior Comfort

This week: We are talking with John Siegenthaler about Hydronic Heating and his workshop at the Energy Design Conference in Duluth This year.

Feb 11, 202228:30

Energy in Agriculture

This week: We are talking with David Abazs, Director of RSDP(Regional Sustainable Development Partners), about clean energy opportunities and challenges in agriculture.

Jan 14, 202229:00

How Do Electric Vehicle Chargers Really Work For a City?

This week: We are hearing about Grand Marais EV chargers and how they are supporting the communities move to clean energy.

Dec 24, 202128:30

Grid Catalysts for a Clean Energy Future

This week: I am talking with Nina Axelson about grid catalysts

Nov 19, 202128:30

CERTs Seed Grants Powering Community

This week: We are talking about Clean Energy Resource Teams(CERTs) Seed Grants.

Oct 15, 202129:30

Clean Energy Economy MN Bringing Businesses Voice to Clean Energy

This week: Today I am talking with Virginia Mooty Rutter about Clean Energy Economy MN

Sep 17, 202129:30

Commerce Working to Reduce Energy Burden

This week: Today I am talking with Michelle Gransee about the MN commerce departments efforts to reduce energy burden.

Jun 18, 202129:00

Electric Utility Resiliency

This week: Today I am exploring resiliency in the electric grid with my guest Nate Heegaard.

Jun 11, 202129:00

Clean Energy Opportunities

This week: Today is a special show from my colleague Marie Donahue.

Jun 04, 202129:30

AEOA Serving Northeast MN

This week: Today's topic is about the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency with my guest Jodie Mattila.

May 28, 202129:08

Reducing Energy Burden

This week: Today we are hearing about CERTs under 5% energy burden campaign with my guest Lissa Pawlisch.

May 21, 202129:00

Energy Guides and Resources

This week: Today we are talking about strategies and resources to help you to use less energy with my guest Melissa Birch.

May 14, 202129:00

This week: Today I have a guest episode for you from my colleague Marie Donahue talking with Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) Statewide Director Lissa Pawlisch about advancing clean energy during COVID-19. This conversation kicked off our new Energy Futures podcast in 2020. Learn more.

Apr 02, 202129:10

Direct from an Electric Vehicle Driver

This week: Today we are hearing about the experience of owning and driving an electric vehicle (EV) direct from the source. Bob lives in Grand Rapids and is a meteorologist working in the wind energy industry. He is also an avid storm chaser and, more recently, a space weather enthusiast. Learn more.

Mar 26, 202128:30

Virtual Work is Changing Transportation

This week: Today we are talking about the changes virtual life has caused to transportation. Adeel Lari is the director of innovative financing for the state and local policy program at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. He has been working on transportation issues for around 50 years and recently has been studying telecommuting.

Mar 19, 202155:28

The Future of Clean, Electric Transportation with Yusef Orest at Minnesota Power

This week: Today's topic is all about vehicle electrification, from personal transportation to public transit, from shared mobility to school buses, and from private fleets to forklifts and garbage trucks. Yusef Orest works at Minnesota Power and has previously worked at Arrowhead Electric in Cook County. Yusef is passionate about clean energy and serves on the Northeast CERT Steering Committee. Learn more

Mar 12, 202129:30

Electric Bikes as an Alternative to Cars with Peter Harris

This week: Today's topic is on transportation and electric bikes with my guest Peter Harris. Peter works at Wolf Ridge ELC and has been a big part of the solar and wind installed at the school. He also developed the curriculum to incorporate the renewable energy not only as a power source but also an education source for the thousands of students that visit each year. Peter has been active on many energy related boards and organizations in the region and currently is on the Steering Committee for the northeast Clean Energy Resource Team.

Mar 05, 202127:34

How to save on your utility bill with Blake Prince of Two Harbors, MN

This week: Today's conversation is all about understanding and lowering your utility bill with my guest Blake Prince. Blake works for the City of Two Harbors in the public works department. He keeps the lights on throughout the town, which he also lives in. Blake is energized to improve the energy efficiency of homes and businesses across Two Harbors.

Remember to send us your energy questions!

Feb 26, 202128:54

City of Mountain Iron, MN on energy saving, solar, and GreenStep Cities

This week: Today's topic is focused on how you can get involved as a community with my guest Craig Wainio. Craig is the city administrator for Mountain Iron Minnesota. He has served in that role for over 20 years and grew up in Eveleth. Among Craig's duties with the city is coordinating projects and efforts to progress in the GreenStep cities program.

Remember to send us your energy questions!

Feb 19, 202129:30

Solar-powered vet clinic in Two Harbors, MN caring for animals, environment, bottom line

This week: Drs. Mike Overend and Lucy Grina, co-owners of Lake County Veterinary Clinic in Two Harbors and Grand Marais, have been caring for animals since 1987. To care for the environment and the bottom line of their business, they recently decided to add solar. In this episode I spoke with Dr. Overend about their 11.5 kW solar system that now provides all of the clinic’s electricity (except for off-peak heating) for a grand total of about 15,000 kWh annually. Dr. Overend was glad for the opportunity to "walk the walk after talking the talk for a long time." Learn more

Remember to send us your energy questions!

Feb 12, 202128:30

Off-grid living with the Wharton family in Cook County, MN

This week: We are focusing on our relationship with energy throughout our lives. Today's topic brings our conversation off grid with my guest Nick Wharton. Nick and his wife Kristin have both lived in Cook County since 2000. Nick moved here to be a Boundary Waters wilderness ranger for the US Forest Service after graduating from Northland College, Kristin moved here to intern at North House Folk School. They met and started a homestead east of Grand Marais and have been living full time on the land for about 12 years. Nick and Kristin operate Good Nature Farm, a diversified vegetable farm with a CSA, wholesale, and market sales. They have three kids—the oldest started college last fall, a 7th grader, and 4th grader. Listen in to the episode to hear about the family’s self-sustaining life off the grid! Learn more

Remember to send us your energy questions!

Feb 05, 202129:30

Energetic Talk with Colby Abazs

By Clean Energy Resource Teams

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Solar Manufacturing in Mt Iron MN

Energetic Talk with Colby AbazsJun 10, 2022

Solar Manufacturing in Mt Iron MN

Sisu Solar Installer of the Range

Iron Range Community Movement

Hydronic Heating for Superior Comfort

Energy in Agriculture

How Do Electric Vehicle Chargers Really Work For a City?

Grid Catalysts for a Clean Energy Future

CERTs Seed Grants Powering Community

Clean Energy Economy MN Bringing Businesses Voice to Clean Energy

Commerce Working to Reduce Energy Burden

Electric Utility Resiliency

Clean Energy Opportunities

AEOA Serving Northeast MN

Reducing Energy Burden

Energy Guides and Resources

Designing High Performance Buildings

Green Building Design

Through Design Makes Green Building Mainstream

Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pumps

Increasing Access to Clean Energy

Advancing Clean Energy During COVID-19

Direct from an Electric Vehicle Driver

Virtual Work is Changing Transportation

The Future of Clean, Electric Transportation with Yusef Orest at Minnesota Power

Electric Bikes as an Alternative to Cars with Peter Harris

How to save on your utility bill with Blake Prince of Two Harbors, MN

City of Mountain Iron, MN on energy saving, solar, and GreenStep Cities

Solar-powered vet clinic in Two Harbors, MN caring for animals, environment, bottom line

Off-grid living with the Wharton family in Cook County, MN