Explores how small and mid-sized cities are tackling climate change and moving toward an equitable and sustainable future. Co-hosted by Abby Finis and Larry Kraft.
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Central Coasting : Weekly on a Friday morning 0700-0900 AEST www.orbital-radio.com Warming sounds broadcast from the Central Coast NSW. Loosely inspired by the beautiful place I live. Music for the beach, a boat, somewhere outdoors or just to lift your vibration. The music speaks for itself. A genre-defying mix of global rhythms aimed to soothe, move and intrigue. Ambient tones. Laidback Balearic influenced obscurities and rarities. Many shades of Hip-Hop. Classic and modern disco edits. Dub ...
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Soha Kushitama - Mountain Biking, Martial Arts, and Medicine
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Soha, together with her soulmate, Sentwali, is a Co Founders of Freedom 2 Fly Foundation, providing opportunities for everyone to experience outdoor adventures on bikes combining educational classes on healthy lifestyle changes. Their programs integrate advancing mountain bike access, improving riding skills, and providing education on nutrition, N…
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Jenny Simpson, Olympian with a huge heart and love for her community.
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Jenny Simpson came to Boulder from Orlando, FL to run track at the University of Colorado. The three-time Olympian and multiple World Championship contender lives in a magical home on the southern edge of town with her husband, Jason, and their two dogs, Truman and Barkley. Tune in to this week's episode to hear what Jenny is up to these days, to f…
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18 - Justin Gold, The one and only Peanut Butter God
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Over twenty years ago, Justin moved to Boulder to find his people. With the goal of having easy access to the mountains and to the great outdoors, this husband, father, entrepreneur, visionary, and athlete has not only found his tribe, but he has established himself as a key member of community. The founder of Justin's Nut Butter, he loves where he…
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17 - Michael Lovato, My own take on why it's awesome to live in Boulder
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Boulder has been home since 2001, but my first ever experience with Chief Niwot's curse was in 1996, when I spent a summer exploring the area as a triathlete. This solo episode covers my first impressions, as well as my current perspective on why Boulder is awesome. I also dive into a few stories about going from struggling professional triathlete …
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16 - Erin Carson - Boulder's Strength and Conditioning Expert
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Erin Carson was recruited by five NCAA Division 1 Basketball programs, and lucky for all of us, she chose CU Boulder. With extensive experience guiding athletes of all abilities through their strength and conditioning journey, Erin has honed her craft by working with Olympians and IRONMAN Champions from all over the International triathlon and runn…
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Youngstown OH: Electric bike share
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YoGo BikeShare is launching a new 100% e-bike micro-mobility platform in Youngstown, a city of about 60,000 in population. We interview YoGo President Ronnel Elkins and VP of Operations Corey Patrick, and learn about their vision, the obstacles they've faced, and how the service will address the first and last mile problem of public transportation.…
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15 - Eric Reed, From Massachusetts Mountains to Acme Fine Goods
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This episode of Love Where You Live dives into the story of Eric Reed, the owner of Acme Fine Goods in Louisville, Colorado. Eric takes us on a journey from his childhood in western Massachusetts, filled with a love for the outdoors and skiing, to his move to Colorado in search of adventure. We hear about his early days working various jobs in the …
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14 - Dr. Larry Frieder, Finding Passion in Sports Chiropractic
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Michael interviews his long-time friend, Dr. Larry Frieder, a Boulder-based chiropractor who specializes in sports medicine and holistic wellness. Larry shares his journey from growing up in New York City to falling in love with the mountains and pursuing a career in chiropractic care. He talks about his early days in Boulder, the city's transforma…
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13 - Tyler Butterfield - Superstar Athlete, Dad, Good Dude
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In this episode of Love Where You Live, we chat with Boulder resident Tyler Butterfield, a two-time Olympian, former professional cyclist and triathlete. Tyler shares stories about his inspiring athletic journey, growing up in Bermuda with superstar athlete parents, and the unique challenges and camaraderie of competing at the highest level. We als…
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12 - Kelly Newlon - Culinary School to Cooking for Champions
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This episode of Love Where You Live features Kelly Newlon, a chef, runner, and entrepreneur who combines her passions to fuel the bodies of endurance athletes. Host explores Kelly's path from a childhood spent cooking and running in the Midwest to attending the Culinary Institute of America and baking cakes for Julia Child. Kelly discusses her move…
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Maine: Heat Pumps Everywhere!
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There's a heat pump revolution happening in Maine. Already over 100,000 of the 600,000 homes in Maine have heat pumps, and their plan is to be over 300,000 by 2027. One out of every 14 heat pumps in the U.S. is going to Maine, though it is only 0.42% of the US's population. We talk to Andy Meyer, Senior Program Manager at Efficiency Maine, to learn…
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11 - Peter Hall, From Rugby Player to Kraft Heinz Exec
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This episode of the Love Where You Live podcast features Peter Hall, a husband, father, and president of North America and Away From Home for Kraft Heinz. Peter's journey to Boulder County is anything but ordinary. In this conversation, we explore his childhood playing rugby in England, his decision to pursue a business career, and the unique serie…
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10 - Lynn McChesney, From Hustling Horses to Healing Hearts
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This episode of Love Where You Live: Boulder County features Lynn McChesney, the visionary owner of Triple Creek Ranch in Boulder County. Join Amanda Lovato and Michael Lovato as they explore Lynn's incredible journey - from Air Force brat with a passion for horses to building a thriving equestrian community. Lynn shares her early days starting a h…
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09 - Triny Willerton, from Musician to Activist
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Triny Willerton joins Michael on Love Where You Live to share her incredible journey. Growing up in Mexico City, Triny had a vibrant and cultured childhood. After moving to the US and exploring music through playing in a band, she eventually found herself managing a band and living in Houston. Family brought Triny to Boulder, and she quickly fell i…
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Lincoln NE: Comprehensive Climate Action in the Heartland
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Lincoln Nebraska may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of climate action, but maybe it should be. We interview Kim Morrow, Chief Sustainability Officer for Lincoln, about some exciting city programs, including EV infrastructure, an innovative approach to Rental Rehabilitation using Tax Increment Financing (TIF), heat pump reba…
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08 - Bobby Stuckey, From Busing Tables to Building Boulder
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This episode of Love Where You Live: Boulder County features Bobby Stuckey, a restaurateur, runner, and all-around people person. Host Michael gets to know Bobby, a longtime friend he initially knew only by reputation. Bobby shares his inspiring journey from working his way up in the restaurant industry to opening his own successful establishments.…
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07 - Mirinda Carfrae - Kona Champion Finds Her Home in Boulder
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This episode of Love Where You Live: Boulder County features Mirinda Carfrae, a three-time Ironman Hawaii winner and former Australian National Team triathlete. Mirinda's journey to triathlon stardom is an inspiring one, taking her from the basketball court to the world stage. Join Michael as he chats with Mirinda about her incredible story and her…
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06 - Mark Plaatjes - From Accidental Runner to Boulder Business Man
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This episode of Love Where You Live, Boulder, Colorado features Mark Plaatjes, a beloved community member and former world champion marathoner. Mark's story is an inspiring one, taking him from a reluctant runner in South Africa to an international athlete drawn to Boulder's unique training environment. The podcast explores Mark's unexpected journe…
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05 - Michael Kettler, Finding Your Niche in a Vibrant Community
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This episode of the Love Where You Live podcast features Michael Kettler, a Boulder resident who has grown to love the city's unique blend of outdoor activities, progressive spirit, and strong sense of community. Michael shares his journey from growing up in Missouri to finding his place in Boulder. He talks about the challenges of adjusting to a n…
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04 - Ryan Chreist, Wherever You Roam, CU is Home
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This week, Michael sits down with Ryan Chreist, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni and Constituent Engagement at The University of Colorado, Boulder. They talk about what makes Boulder great and some of their favorite spots in town!Kirjoittanut Lovato Properties
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Geothermal power & groundwater
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There's a lot of exciting things happening in the world of geothermal power. We explore geothermal in general and examine a novel approach leveraging groundwater to substantially reduce the footprint needed. We interview Darcy Solutions CTO Dan King about how their technology is being used by some cities to provide carbon free heating and cooling. …
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03 - Melody Fairchild, Runner on a Mission
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This week, Michael and Amanda catch up with decorated runner, Melody Fairchild! Tune in as they discuss Melody's current venture in growing the sport of running with youth in Boulder and what she loved about living here!Kirjoittanut Lovato Properties
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02 - Professional Cyclist, Phil Zajicek
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Join former professional cyclist Phil Zajicek and host Michael Lovato as they as they speak why they moved to Boulder, CO, their lifestyle and some of their favorite food and beverage spots around the county.Kirjoittanut Lovato Properties
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01 - What brought us to Boulder County?
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In our first ever episode of "Love Where You Live: Boulder County", Michael and Amanda discuss what first brought them to Boulder, where their careers took them, and why they stayed. We also talk through some of our favorite things about Boulder as well as some fun things to do for Valentine's Day! #bouldercolorado #bouldercounty #lovato #thingstod…
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Abby, Larry, and Isaiah review 2023 and talk about what's coming in 2024.Kirjoittanut Isaiah Eagles, Larry Kraft, Abby Finis
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Duluth MN: Cold Climate Action
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On the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth has received publicity as a "climate proof city" though faces distinct challenges with its cold weather climate. With grants, they are pursuing exciting approaches to creating a geothermal district heating system from their waste water treatment plant and separately, creating resilience in their building stock…
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LaGrange GA: Attacking energy burden with SOUL
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Groundswell's exciting SOUL (Save On Utilities Long term) program is rolling out right now in LaGrange, GA. SOUL is a Pay As You Save model that reduces utility bills by improving home energy efficiency, without upfront costs. It prioritizes households with lower incomes and high energy burdens. We interview Nicole Sonderegger of Groundswell and Le…
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Morris MN: A Climate Smart Municipality
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Morris is a small community in conservative western Minnesota that is doing groundbreaking sustainability work. Inspired by students at the University of MN Morris and a partnership with Saerbeck Germany as part of a unique "Climate Smart Municipalities" program, local leaders have come up with "The Morris Model" that guides the community's efforts…
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Boulder County CO: Regenerative Agriculture
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Regenerative Agriculture can improve soil health and water quality, sequester carbon, and increase farmer profits. It has become a key part of Boulder County's climate action. We interview Natural Capitalism Solutions President Hunter Lovins to understand regenerative agriculture's potential, and Boulder County Sustainability Office Director Susie …
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Organizing Local Elected Officials
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Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA) empowers local elected officials and civic leaders to fight the climate crisis, with a special focus on lawmakers who are veterans. With leaders from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, EOPA is an organizing force for local officials to increase their impact in their own communities as well as on regional and …
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Saerbeck Germany: Climate Community
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Larry recently visited Saerbeck, a village in northwest Germany that has done incredible things with renewable energy, biogas, and now green hydrogen. We interview Martin Sammler, Manager of Saerbeck's Climate Action Department, about how this village of 7200 people is producing 4 times the energy it needs with renewables, is planning to decarboniz…
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With this summer of one climate disaster after another, Abby and Larry talk about how they deal with the depressing parts of climate change, and especially, what gives them hope.Kirjoittanut Abby Finis, Larry Kraft
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Santa Monica CA: 3D Printed Bike Lanes
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More and more we're learning that protected bike lanes with physical separation from car traffic are the best at changing behavior and getting a lot more people to cycle. But they can be time consuming to construct. We interview Bike Program Coordinator Kyle Kozar, Mobility Manager Jason Kligier, and Principal Civil Engineer Selim Eren, from the Ci…
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Hopkins MN: Urban heat island
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Though Hopkins is one of the smaller Minneapolis suburbs, it packs a big punch on climate action. We dig into two really innovative programs they're doing on reducing the urban heat island effect and speeding deployment of clean energy and energy efficiency solutions with a cost share program. We speak with Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon and Special …
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Transportation Emissions and VMT
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Transportation is now the #1 source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. While electrification is the most obvious emissions reduction strategy, it isn't enough. We must reduce VMT, or vehicle miles travelled. We interview Anna Zetkulic, senior associate on the Carbon Free Transportation team at RMI and Miguel Moravec, an Associate with the US pr…
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Transformation in Minnesota
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Minnesota recently finished a state legislative session for the ages. Democratic control of state government for the first time in a decade, combined with a historic budget surplus, led to the adoption of transformative investments and policies in most every area of government. We dig into new climate policies that especially impact MN cities. Abby…
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St Cloud MN: 100% Renewable for City Ops (& beyond)
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In 2015 St. Cloud MN set a goal to get 75% of municipal operations electricity from renewable energy by 2035. Only five years later in 2020, emanating from work at their wastewater facility, they actually hit 100%. We interview Public Services Director Tracy Hodel and Public Service Analyst Liz Kramer about how St. Cloud smashed their initial goal …
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Ann Arbor MI: Innovation in action
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We revisit Ann Arbor, Michigan and their dynamic Sustainability & Innovations Director Missy Stults, to check in on their audacious plan to reach net zero by 2030. They are pushing the envelope in so many ways, from their taxpayers approving $7M per year for climate action, to being on the verge of setting up a new Sustainable Energy Utility, to re…
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We're back to Boise Idaho to hear about the nation's largest geothermal energy system and the big role it plays in heating the city. We again interview Director of Public Works, Steve Burgos, and Communications Manager Natalie Monro, this time to learn the long history of geothermal heat in Boise as well as how it's working today, and what's next. …
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Santa Fe County, NM: Conserve 30% by 2030
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In December 2020 Santa Fe County adopted a resolution to conserve 30% of its land and water by 2030. We interview County Sustainability Manager Jacqueline Beam to understand how the resolution happened, what it means, and how it's being implemented. Plus, we even learn the role beavers are playing! Resources Santa Fe County Sustainability webpage R…
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Abby and Larry review some of their highlights from the year's episodes and share some big news about the podcast.Kirjoittanut Larry Kraft, Abby Finis
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Boise ID: Water Renewal in the High Desert
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As Boise is in the high desert, water is increasingly a precious resource. In 2021 Boise voters approved a 20-year $570M bond for water renewal, including a major focus on recycling wastewater. We interview Director of Public Works, Steve Burgos, and Communications Manager Natalie Monro, about how the bond referendum was approved, and how they have…
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Red Lake Nation and the Solar Bear
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Solar energy's direct benefits are well known. But Bob Blake, CEO of solar installation company Solar Bear, and Executive Director of Native Sun Community Power Development, has a much more expansive vision for the Red Lake Nation (in Minnesota) and other tribal nations. In our interview with Bob, we learn how he's using solar to reduce energy burd…
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Beautiful urban forest -- abundant green spaces -- easy to get around without a car -- and a commitment to climate protection. Freiburg seems to have it all. We interview Freiburg City Council Member Sophie Schwer and learn how Freiburg does it, and how over the past 40 years car use has been cut almost in half, and bike use has more than doubled. …
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Cities
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** The Inflation Reduction Act is a monumental and transformative piece of legislation. For the first time the federal government has passed a law that "meets the moment" and puts us within striking distance of reaching critical climate goals. We interview Dr. Pete Wyckoff, Sr. Policy Advisor for Climate Energy and the Environment in the Office of …
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Heidelberg: Carbon Neutral District
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Heidelberg is nearing completion of the Bahnstadt, one of the world’s largest carbon neutral districts. Built on a former brownfield site, this development includes passive-house construction, a combined heat and power station with district heating, green infrastructure to reduce the risk of flooding, access to transit, biking and walking paths, an…
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Solar United Neighbors: Solar "co-ops"
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Will rooftop solar be the cornerstone of a modern clean energy system? We interview Anya Schoolman, executive director of Solar United Neighbors and learn how this growing organization is helping neighborhoods go solar around the country, and how this is transforming our energy system. Resources Solar United Neighbors website Solar resource guides,…
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Rotterdam: Climate proofing a city
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Rotterdam, and The Netherlands in general, have a long history of fighting water. But how are they adapting to climate change where they can have both too much and too little water? We interview Johan Verlinde, Program Manager for Rotterdam's Climate Adaptation Plan about their efforts to make Rotterdam climate proof by 2030. This is an episode com…
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How do you make sure your city's zoning isn't unintentionally slowing down residential solar and ideally encouraging equitable solar development? And for communities with farmland or less developed areas, how do you proactively guide larger scale solar to maximize benefits to the community? We interview Brian Ross, Vice President of Renewable Energ…
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