Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols

In this episode, Tim talks with Dewey Graham at Liberty Tire about sustainability and tire recycling. Then, Ed Davis fromThe Pegasus Group stops by to chat about advanced nuclear energy. Finally, the mayors of Dunwoody and Lilburn join the action!

In this episode, Hugh Wynne from Australia and Eric Selmon from Israel talk about the incredible risk associated with intermittent resources. They both have a degree from Harvard and Stanford.

In this episode, Tim Echols goes on the road to talk inventor Bill Scalia and UGA‘s new energy law professor, Dr. Adam Orford. In the 2nd half of the show, Tim does a special trash pick with the homeless in Atlanta and interviews them about the experience. In the final segment, Tim takes a ride in KC’s new Polestar.

In this episode Bruce Tate and Andy Darnell from Howard Brothers equipment talk about electric lawn mowers and power tools and the challenges around making them mainstream. In the last segment, Wilson Mallard of Georgia Power discusses the various solar programs available from the Utility.

In this episode, Greg Coles and Tim use his electric MG in the Marietta parade. Then James Tillman and Mike Dovorany join Tim to discuss charger technology.

In the first half of the show, James Marlow, founder of Radiance Solar returns, to talk about the future of solar in Georgia. In the 2nd half of the show, Salvation Army's Mike Bradford drills down on Project Share and how the utility-assistance charity program was created and how it continues to grow

n this episode, energy efficiency expert Shane Matteson of Energy Conservation Solutions takes us deep into energy efficiency and unpacks energy audits for homes and commercial enterprises, insulation types, the HERS testing for real estate listings, building codes, building science, air ceilings and much more.

In this episode, Southface expert Amelia Godfrey talks to Tim and John about the Earthcraft "energy saving" standard for housing. They discuss building codes and needed changes. In the 2nd half hour, Shane Matteson returns and the panel discusses the EPA, coal ash standards and answers questions from listeners.

In this episode, Gas South President and CEO Kevin Greiner, Tim and John discuss natural gas exploration, transportation and marketing. They talk about the pass-through charge and the long-running pipeline replacement program. Cheap natural gas has been a "game-changer" for the US, Kevin says, and is ushering in a resurgence of manufacturing. In part two, the panel talk about the capacity supply p...

In this episode, insulation expert Kevin Rowe and Vallus Energy Consultant Will Moyers joins Tim and John to talk about the importance of energy audits and adding insulation. Will defines R-Values and Air Sealing and what that means to a homeowner and their bills. In the 2nd half of the show, Rex Hamre of JLL along with Forestry Association staffer Matt Hested talk biomass and sustainable forestry...

In this episode, JLL Sustainability Consultant Rex Hamre brags about the double LEED Platinum NCR Global Headquarters. Shan Arora of Georgia Tech's new ultra efficient Kendeda Building joins the panel later in the show, and Rex and Shan dual it out on whose building is most efficient in water, energy and waste. In the last segment, they talk about the sustainability features at the Braves' Truist...

In this episode, Commissioner Echols is joined by the Georgia Chamber's Chris Clark. Then, Karlos Walkes from FleetQI talks patented smart devices. Finally, the show concludes with a conversation with Aviva of the Flying Penguins.

In this episode, Tim Echols goes on the road to Georgia Tech to talk with Dr. Matt McDowell about battery technology. In the second half, he talks with Greg from “Greg Goes Electric” about his conversion of classic cars to electric. Finally, Tim makes a new friend on Jekyll Island while exploring the old amphitheater.

In this episode, Commissioner Echols talked with Myra, a young lady who is the recipient of the Tim Echols political activism award. In the second segment Tim and a guest talk about biogas and how it may be the next shiny object. In the second half of the show, a cameo appearance by former cohost John Noel and Dr. Jacqueline Tidwell as they discuss Energy efficiency.

In this episode, Shana Jones and Scott PIppin of the Carl Vinson Institute talk about their work with counties and cities and how they help them plan good public policy, especially in regard to utility scale solar.

In this episode, frequent guest Andrew Saunders joins Tim and John in answering questions from listeners about energy-related matters. In the last segment, Cox Automotive employees return to talk about Cox Conserves, the sustainability program that permeates Cox Enterprises.

In this episode, Commissioner Echols is joined by Julian Cowart, Alex Fraser & Lea Malloy of Cox Automotive to discuss their new Mobility Initiative at 2244 Metropolitan Parkway in Atlanta & how it might impact "transportation" in the future.

In this episode, UGA’s Kevin Kirsche returns to discuss campus sustainability with energy expert John McFarland, Wilson Mallard from Georgia Power discusses the evolution of solar in Georgia, and Allie Kelly of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation returns to talk about the latest technology and future trends in transportation including autonomous cars.

In this episode, Andrew Sauders, Sustainability Director of Athens Clarke County and Dr. Jackie Tidwell, a UGA professor talk energy "perception" with Commissioner Tim Echols. The episode also features an interview with Michael Perkins of Radiance Solar discussing the technical specs of the waste water treatment facility's new tracking solar array. Dr. Tidwell talks about her work with county exte...

In this episode, Cyrus Bhedwar and Anne Blair with the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance join Commissioner Tim Echols to talk about the "next-car pledge" that Anne promotes through the EV Club of Atlanta. The panel also discusses the challenges of buying and driving electric and the "Pay As You Save" program for low-income energy efficiency.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols goes on the road to the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, a LEED Gold facility. In the 2nd half, Tim talks about the Innovator of the year award with Juliet Shavit.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC Boyce are joined by John Noel and James Marlow to talk solar energy. In the 2nd half, University of Chicago grad Meredith Angwin talks about the fragility of the grid and why Georgia is in a very good place.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC Boyce discuss nuclear energy with expert Dr. David Gattie from the University of Georgia School of Engineering.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols goes on the road to meet Gil Grodzinsky at the Georgia EPD. In the 2nd half of the show, Clayton Porter of Polaris GEM discusses the evolution of the NSV. Finally, in the last segment a GBI agent talks with a Tim about human trafficking.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC Boyce talk big solar with Silicon Ranch. In the 2nd half, Edward Gresham joins from Savannah to talk energy efficiency. After that, Tim interviews Alan Shedd and Stephen Loftin about plug-in hybrids.