Episode 39: The Cutting Edge with Peter Kelly-Detwiler

June 10, 2021 by David Karlsgodt in Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Community, Investing, Wicked Problems, Utilities, Systems Thinking, Water, Justice, Electrification, Design, Solar, Gas, Thermal Energy, Hydrogen

Guest:
Peter Kelly-Detwiler
Cofounder, NorthBridge Energy Partners, LLC

Host: Dave Karlsgodt
Director of Management Advisory Services, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

In this episode we will talk with journalist, author, and energy consultant Peter Kelly-Detwiler. Our topic: Cutting Edge Campus Climate Tech.

Our mission: help campus decision makers and stakeholders understand "cutting edge" campus decarbonization / reliability / resilience technologies. How can they take advantage of new and emerging technologies while avoid wasting time on ideas that are either empty hype or operationally irrelevant for their campus context?

Resources:

NorthBridge Energy Partners website: https://www.northbridgeep.com
The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers Are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power at Buttonwood Books and Toys: https://www.buttonwoodbooksandtoys.com/book/9781633886667

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Episode 38: The Political Economy of Higher Ed with Dr. Katrina Kelly-Pitou

February 27, 2021 by David Karlsgodt in Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Student Engagement, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Community, Investing, Renewable Energy, Wicked Problems, Utilities, Systems Thinking, Water, Justice, Electrification, Education, Design

Guest:
Dr. Katrina Kelly-Pitou
Energy Systems Strategist -
SMITHGROUP

Host: Dave Karlsgodt
Director of Management Advisory Services, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

In this episode, we talk with with Dr. Katrina Kelly-Pitou, Energy Systems Strategist at SmithGroup. The discussion focuses on what higher education can expect from federal, state and local governments in the near term, but also a broader discussion about the politics and business model of higher ed. itself. She both challenges conventional ideas and paints a compelling vision for a sustainable future for higher education and the communities in which they operate.

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SmithGroup website: https://www.smithgroup.com/

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Episode 37: Designing for the 90% with Kenny Seeton (CSU Dominguez Hills)

January 09, 2021 by David Karlsgodt in Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Student Engagement, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Solar

Guest:
Kenny Seeton
Central Plant Manager/Energy Manager at California State University, Dominguez Hills

Host: Dave Karlsgodt
Director of Management Advisory Services, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

In this episode, we talk with Kenny Seeton, central plant and energy manager at California State University Dominguez Hills. The wide-ranging conversation spans everything from LED retrofits to solar powered golf carts. Kenny talks about how to safely take risks and how to connect systems seeking continuous improvement. He offers up sound advice for energy managers on metering, sensors, occupancy controls, valves, dampers, trend analysis and even phase change materials. This engaging episode is perfect for anyone looking for creative energy solutions for their campus, whether this is your first introduction to energy management or, like Dave and Kenny, you geek out over topics energy efficiency, storage, and more.

Resources:

Connect with Kenny Seeton on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenny-seeton-424bba3b
CSUDH Receives $1.18 Million for Successful Reduction of Greenhouse Gases — CSUDH News: https://news.csudh.edu/edison-ceop-grant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edison-ceop-grant
A Disclaimer from Kenny Seeton: “There are many products out there to accomplish the same results as I did. I am not endorsing any of said products or vendors but only saying that I have had good results with them. I believe more of us need to share good results so that others know that technology exists that can make all of our lives better. Do your due diligence and choose the product or vendor that works best for you and your unique situation.”
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Episode 36: Podcasting for Sustainability - AASHE 2020

December 11, 2020 by David Karlsgodt in Education, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum

From left to right: Brian Campbell, Director of Sustainability and Partnerships, Central College, Katie Boyle, Enrollment and Marketing Director, Bard Graduate Program, and Dave Karlsgodt, Director, Brailsford & Dunlavey — From left to right: **Brian Campbell**, Director of Sustainability and Partnerships, Central College, **Katie Boyle**, Enrollment and Marketing Director, Bard Graduate Program, and **Dave Karlsgodt**, Director, Brailsford & Dunlavey

Guest Co-hosts:
Katie Boyle
Enrollment and Marketing Director, Bard Graduate Program in Sustainability and host of the “Impact Report” podcast

Brian Campbell
Director of Sustainability and Partnerships, Central College and host of the “MidAmericana” podcast

Host: Dave Karlsgodt
Director of Management Advisory Services, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

In this special episode of the podcast, we present a recording of Podcasting for Sustainability in Higher Education from AASHE’s 2020 Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education. Dave Karlsgodt, Katie Boyle and Brian Campbell talk about what it’s like to run a podcast and how they utilize their shows to further the conversation on energy and sustainability. All three delve into the missions behind their podcasts, as well as how and why they pick topics to cover. In this episode that explores podcasting as a tool for sustainability in higher education, our hosts aim to aid participants and listeners in learning how to frame their sustainability efforts in stories, making them compelling to a variety of audiences, from students to senior leaders, academics to alumni.

Resources:

The Impact Report: https://leadthechange.bard.edu/podcast
MidAmericana: https://www.midamericana.com
The Associate for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Ed https://www.aashe.org/

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Episode 35: The Eco Performance Office with Ron Herbst

October 23, 2020 by David Karlsgodt in Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, Resilience, Renewable Energy, Utilities, Energy Efficiency, Electrification, Carbon Emissions, Procurement

Guests:
Ron Herbst
Vice President, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

Host: Dave Karlsgodt
Director of Management Advisory Services, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

What can a higher education institution learn from an international bank? In this episode, we talk to Brailsford & Dunlavey’s own Ron Herbst, whose long and varied career in energy eventually led him to work with Deutsche Bank establishing and managing their Eco Performance Management Office (PMO.) An EcoPMO is a team that coordinates all of the functions needed to achieve an organization’s sustainability goals.

As the son of a blue-collar inventor, Ron felt drawn to the energy and sustainability world from a young age and wanted to be what he calls a “building energy efficiency doctor.”

Ron discusses his time at Deutsche with Dave how he applies what he learned about balancing institutional needs with sustainability goals to colleges and universities. In addition, we also discuss how to balance the needs of various institution stakeholders in order to reach those goals.

Resources:

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE): https://www.aashe.org/
US Department of Energy - Better Buildings Partnership: https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/challenge
Second Nature: https://secondnature.org/
Rocky Mountain Institute: https://rmi.org/our-work/buildings/

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