AWESome EarthKind

Quantum Quote:   "Take advantage of clean energy incentives today – or pay climate penalties in the near future".   We have reached the tipping point. Humanity's Greenhouse gas emissions are fueling extreme weather events that are becoming more intense, costly, deadly, and frequent. Did you know that our greenhouse gas emissions are trapping the same amount of energy in our atmosphere as 500,000 n...

Quantum Quote: "If you can't love yourself, how the hell are you going to love anyone else?" – Ru Paul Isn't it a bit ironic that we – human beings – don't really prefer plastic jewelry and other "fake" possessions - but it's been years and we're still living with plastics? Don't we know that plastics are all fake? That's why it's such an insult when someone is called "plastic". The most easily se...

  Quantum Quote: "Rule #1: do the right thing. Rule #2: do the best you can in the time you have. Rule #3: treat other people the way you want to be treated." – Lou Holtz Heating hot water is 15-20% of the average family's energy consumption, costing $400 to $800 a year or more. Most people face hindrances in having an energy efficient water heater because of their high initial cost of installatio...

  Quantum Quote:   "Our energy answer comes up every morning." – Joanne Coons "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." – Confucius     Even when more and more people are waking up to the fact that we need to make this transition work towards becoming a clean energy Earth in the next few years, there are still people who don't think it's possible or it's too hard...

Quantum Quote: "The key to mitigating CO 2 and affecting climate change lies in governments' abilities to use their procurement power to procure carbon sequestered materials at grand scales. If we follow that mechanism, we could mitigate climate in a significant way, billions of tons." – Brent Constantz, Ph. D.   The crucial necessity of solving the climate crisis goes beyond everything else we're...

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,...

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...

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 prob...

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-blu...

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...

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...

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 goi...

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 man...

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 EarthK...

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, wit...

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 prov...

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...

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 won...

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.   Whi...

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 an...

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 bes...

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. Leonis...

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 syst...

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 sam...

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...