Energy Matters with Commissioner Echols

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC talk with Christopher Matos-Rogers, the founder of a sustainability-focused real estate team.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC Boyce speak with Jeff Pratt of Green Power EMC about the evolution of solar with electric cooperatives.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC Boyce visit with Russ Seifert of Creative Solar about solar opportunities.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols goes on the road and talks with Jeff Gold of Nexus Fuels. Then, Bill Nussey talks about his book "Freeing Energy." Plus, Tim travels to Charleston to talk with Ingevity’s Erik Versen and Peter Barber. Finally, Tim is joined by Cosco Jones and Alden Hathaway.

In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC Boyce talk to Natalie Johnston-Russell of Georgia Clean and Beautiful about their mission. Also, Kevin Queen joins the show to talk EMCs.

In this episode, Alden Hathaway of Sterling Energy Assets joins Tim and John to discuss biomass generation and Renewable Energy Certificates. They talk about managed forests and how forests impact CO2 in a positive way. John McFarland of Working Buildings LLC returns to the show to talk about wood in building codes. UGA Sustainability Director Kevin Kirsche joins the panel in the final segment to...

In this episode, John McFarland joins Tim Echols and John Noel in talking about commercial buildings and how energy efficiency can help save money and energy. Commercial buildings account for 30% of the US energy use. In the second half of the show, Neville Anderson joins the panel to discuss the challenge of getting solar into communities who may not be familiar with the technology, plus lessons...

In this episode, frequent guest Andrew Sauders returns with Dr. Jackie Tidwell, a UGA linguist to break down basic energy vocabulary with Tim and John. The panel explain biomass energy, algae diesel, nuclear energy, carbon sequestration, and electric cars. In our final segment, we say goodbye to our producer, Amber Henderson, who heads to California for a new radio job. Included in our goodbye is...

In this episode, Tim Echols and KC talk with Beth Chew about SEPA. In the last segment, Tim is on the road with Coastal Electric CEO Chris Fettes.

In this episode, Tim is joined by Georgia Power’s Stephanie Gossman and Kelli Newman to talk about the growth of electric vehicles.

This episode of Energy Matters features UGA Engineering Professor, David Gattie. Gattie and host Tim Echols make the case why nuclear energy is important in the low-carbon economy the US is pursuing. In the second half of the show, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance staffer Cyrus Bhedwar and CTE Associate Justin Brightharp discuss energy efficiency and electric cars.

In this episode, Tim Echols talks coastal islands, portable EV chargers, the new Ford F-150 and space solar. Guests include Alan Shedd, Anne Blair, Andrew Richard and Darel Preble.

Commissioner Echols is joined by Andrew Saunders, Sustainability Officer for Athens-Clarke County, talking electric vehicles and energy efficiency. Kristen Baskin, Founder of LetusCompost.com, gives the lowdown on composting, and Stephanie Stuckey, former state representative and Atlanta Resiliency Officer, shares info about electric bikes, electric cars and major policy issues that Atlanta accomp...

Commissioner Echols and John Noel are joined in studio by two educators who see it as their mission to help middle-Georgia kids take an interest in STEM-related fields. Then, KC Boyce joins Tim and John to explain various types of energy-user profiles found at smartgridcc.org, as well as discusses the practicalities of owning an electric car.

In this episode, Commissioner Echols is joined by Joy Kramer, director of the Clean Energy Roadshow. They discuss EVs, time-of-use energy rates, and the "Will it Work" program that Georgia Power uses with corporate customers.

In this episode, Tim and John bring back Mohsen Toosi and Steve Epstein to discuss ride-share in Atlanta and their lack of adoption of electric vehicles. Mohsen's company sells more used EVs than anyone in Atlanta. In the last half of the show, KC Boyce discusses Fortune 500 corporate energy preferences and micro-grids.

In this episode, Commissioner Echols talks with Jeff Smith about energy efficiency. Then, Jamie Barber and Ron Trokey talk about energy planning. Plus, Gas South president and CEO Kevin Greiner discusses the latest in the natural gas industry. Finally, Mohsen Toosi of BMVW Auto Sales talks about EVs.

In this episode, Commissioner Echols and John Noel discuss with Shan Arora of Georgia Tech the Living Building Challenge "building standard" that GA Tech is pioneering. It is the highest level of sustainability. In the 2nd half of the show, Walton County entrepreneur Rick Huszagh discusses his biofuel business of making biodiesel from french fry oil.

This week on Energy Matters host Tim Echols and co-host John Noel talk about the 100% Renewable Energy goals brought forward by organizers Cary Ritzler and Michael Songster. Programs like this are being promoted all over the country by cities. In the second half of the show, Kodiak Sauer and Mark Farmer talk about effective lobbying and advocacy, and their non-partisan approach where relationships...

This episode showcases the "pre-pay" program that many utilities offer their customers. Dave Elve of PayGo and Jamie Wimberly of Distributed Energy Financial Group LLC share their experience and why these programs are generating 80% customer satisfaction. In the 2nd half of the show, Pete Marte joins Tim and John to discuss the evolution of solar in Georgia and why solar makes sense for certain ho...

Ben Taube joins Tim and John in the first half of the show. Ben is the founder of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. He unpacks the PACE program, an innovative way to finance energy upgrades--in some jurisdictions. In the second half of the show, Alan Shedd of Georgia EMC discusses how EMCs do solar, EVs and sustainability with Tim, John and KC Boyce.

In this episode, Allie Kelly of the Ray C. Anderson Sustainable Highway talks about the "living laboratory." This "P-4," as Allie explains, is testing new technologies in their effort to make the highway safe and sustainable. In the 2nd half of the show, James Marlowe talks with Tim and John about effective lobbying and the evolution of solar in Georgia.

In this episode, Ryan Sanders of the Large Scale Solar Association talks with Tim and John about how big arrays in Middle and South Georgia are helping the tax base of poorer counties. Then, Meredith Hodges and PJ Zonsius from Gas South talk about the evolution of natural gas deregulation in the state and the benefits and concerns over fracking.

This episode features the annual fantasy-football style Energy Draft, with Commissioner Echols joined by KC Boyce, John Noel and Andrew Saunders.

In this episode, Tim Echols and co-host KC Boyce talk about rogue solar salesman making false promises and their top 10 summer energy tips. Then, Tim chats with Wes Seay of BASF about the kaolin industry and Tim visits Cox Automotive’s Pivet to talk about EV charging and electric LYFT vehicles.