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In this episode, explore the world of the Georgia Low Impact Solar Siting Tool (LISST) and its effect on the solar industry with Amy Gutierrez and Liv Haney. Follow the tool's evolution from a graduate school project into a critical resource for solar developers in Georgia. Gutierrez shows how LISST plays a pivotal role in environmental conservation efforts using intricate layers and datasets that...

In this episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of Climate Tech with Grace Donnelly, Executive Editor for CTVC. Join Liv Haney and Chris Fleming as they explore the intricacies of Climate Tech, its different verticals, how it's distinct from Green Tech and Clean Tech, and how CTVC's taxonomy clarifies the diverse landscape of Climate Tech, focusing on climate mitigation, measurements, an...

In this episode of the Ecobite Podcast, join Liv Haney, Product Manager for Ecobot, and her co-host Chris Fleming as they dive into a discussion with guest Fred Wagner about the long-standing debate surrounding Waters of the US (WOTUS) and implications of Sackett vs. EPA . They explore the lack of clarity and certainty in the interpretation of the Clean Water Act, leading to multiple court cases a...

In this episode, Cameron and Liv explore the depths of Michael Rollband's presentation on permitting innovation, electronic permitting, and permit tracking, particularly highlighting the Permit Enhancement and Evaluation Program (PEEP) in Virginia, launched earlier this year. Mike brings a unique perspective, combining his engineering background with his expertise in navigating environmental permi...

In this episode, we’re joined by members of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) team Jessie Mahr, Director of Technology, and Becca Madsen, Director of the Restoration Economy Center. Jessie shares how she landed at EPIC advocating for innovation and digitization in the environmental industry, after experiencing firsthand the difficulties in accessing and obtaining high-quality field...

Have you read the IIJA cover to cover? Special guest Sunny Fleming has! In this episode, Cameron, Liv and Sunny Fleming of Esri are discussing The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the impacts it will have on the environmental industry. Hear more about timelines, how the government can streamline permitting operations, and how new and existing funding initiatives are targeting loft...

Welcome to the Ecobite Podcast, where Ecobots' Cameron Davis and Liv Haney will dive into environmental industry topics. They'll talk with scientists, policy influencers and ecological experts about their work and how they influence the environmental industry. If you'd like more context to our conversation and or a crash course on the topic at hand, please view the Ecobite video recording by visit...