Flanigan's Eco-Logic

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Walter "Wally" McGuire, Retired CEO of the Flex Your Power Campaign.  Ted and Wally discuss his background and early career in campaign organizing, White House trip planning for President Jimmy Carter, his involvement in two Olympics, and managing the Pope's visit to Los Angeles. He also highlights his role in developing and managing the eno...

In this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on offshore wind. They have a lively discussion on its fantastic potential, and unpack its challenges and its benefits. Listen to gain insight and learn more on the topic!

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted takes listeners along on a journey aboard Zephyr, sailing the Coast of Maine. He starts by introducing the State of Maine, then highlights each day of the sailing trip, starting at Falmouth and ending in Rockland. Along the way, Ted highlights Maine's lobster industry, renewable energy, and light houses. He also announces EcoMotion's B Corp certification...

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Paul Schwer, President at PAE Consulting Engineers, Inc. As the president of PAE, Paul leads a talented group of over 380 engineering, design, and business professionals creating the most energy and water efficient buildings in the world.   Ted and Paul discuss the Living Building Challenge, and how it is the next step past LEED. Paul goes o...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted digs into all things elevators: cable-less, mag-levs, and high-rise gravity storage. He goes on to highlight The U.K.’s low-cost renewable tender, agrihoods and farm-centered communities, batteries addressing California's heat waves, swiss pumped-hydro storage, sand batteries, and shared mobility and active transportation. 

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Christopher Klinga, Owner / Principal Engineer at Solmotiv, a Boulder, Colorado-based firm focused on applications of architectural glass. Ted and Chris discuss the definitions of BIPV-- building integrated photovoltaics - and architectural solar, the latter being fully baked into a building's design process. Chris notes that in many cases,...

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dr. Susan B. Eirich, Founder and Executive Director of the Earthfire Institute, a wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation center in Driggs, Idaho. She discusses her deep sentiments on the value of Reconnection Ecology, a framework created to reawaken our relationship with wildlife and nature, expanding our sense of community to include all liv...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted reflects on his trip visiting Esalen at Big Sur.  He described the beauty, origins, and sustainability features.  He goes on to highlight two major stories out of Hawaii: the state's last coal-fired power station - the Kapolei station on Oahu – is slated for closure, and they are rewarding households for sharing clean energy with the grid at useful times....

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Rob Pratt, an extremely accomplished national and international leader in clean energy, on his career in Washington, DC and Central America developing renewable energy projects, founding the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) originally in China, founding GreenerU which focuses on American campus efficiency, and his current...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Salem Afeworki, sustainability professional, on her resilient past and upbringing, which has led to her discovering her passion and career in sustainability. Salem discusses her youth in Ethiopia and Eritrea, and how her parents pushed education as a pathway out of the turbulent region. She shares that her early job in the UN Peacekeeping Miss...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dave Munk, Board Chair at Holy Cross Energy, on his vision for a customer centric utility industry transition for rural electric cooperatives to increase their business resilience and strengthen the communities they serve. Dave notes that Holy Cross Energy has made great strides toward advancing his vision and has been recognized for its "aggr...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Matt Harper, a clean-tech entrepreneur and product developer, on commercializing battery technology and bringing it to scale. Matt is an MIT educated engineer with a lifelong passion for innovation, and Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Invinity Energy Systems. Ted and Matt discuss various battery chemistries and how they each have ro...

In this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on their experimental solar home. They discuss the experience of taking an existing experimental home with perfect orientation and changing it from active solar heating to a passive house opening up great views and streams of sunshine. They delve into the history of the land and home, the design and goals of the h...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted reflects on the memorial of his late stepbrother, Chris Avery. He attended the dedication ceremony of Restoration Ranch, and shares the vision of Kathryn Avery, Chris' wife, to create a haven for first responders to relax, reflect, recreate, and focus on wellness.  He goes on to highlight electric Class 8 trucks with 200 hundred miles of range, a Texas-ba...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Rob Watson, known as the "Founding Father of LEED," on the current state of productivity in the building sector. Under Rob’s direction, LEED became the largest and fastest-growing international green building standard, though he notes with concern the structural capabilities of delivering sustainability at scale, scope, and speed.  Ted and Rob...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Laurel Rothschild, Vice President of Programs at The Energy Coalition, on overseeing one of California's most important and impactful energy-based nonprofit's diverse portfolio of programs. She collaborates with stakeholders across the state to advance the organization’s mission of empowering and educating communities to leap into the clean en...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted reflects on the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day and encourages listeners to to take action and invest in our planet. He goes on to highlight CAISO (California Independent System Operator) setting a new record by delivering 97.6% renewable energy to the State’s power grid.  He also shares stories on tidal power in the United Kingdom, Spain’s first wave energ...

In this special episode, Father - Daughter Trio, Ted, Sierra, and Skye Flanigan, hold an Earth Day Special on the origins and future of the sustainability movement, and what gives them optimism about ability to tackle climate change. Ted reflects on his conversation with Denis Hayes, Founder of Earth Day, and his personal experiences on past Earth Days. Skye then brings in a fresh take on what Ear...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Craig Perkins, President and Executive Director at The Energy Coalition, on his extensive experience in designing and implementing energy programs and policies in Southern California. Prior to joining TEC in 2008, he was Director of Environmental and Public Works Management for the City of Santa Monica, where he served for over 25 years. Craig...

In this episode, Father - Daughter Duo, Ted and Sierra Flanigan, hold a Crash Course on Green Hydrogen. Ted educates listeners on the basics, breaking down the chemistry of the element, where it comes from, and once it is formed, the various options for its use. He delves into its many different applications as a fuel used in transport, buildings, or industry, and opportunities on the distributed,...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dr. Allen Hershkowitz, an environmental scientist, founder of the Green Sports Alliance, and advisor to the Olympics and sports teams around the world. He shares his background, motivation for his work, and passion to alleviate human suffering, demonstrating the connection between greening and global issues. Dr. Hershkowitz was a solid waste e...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted shares his experience serving as a Commissioner for Glendale Water and Power, and the controversy that comes along with civic duty. He also digs into hydrogen, highlighting stories on hydrogen mega projects, hydrogen and thermal nitrogen oxides, and pumped hydro storage.  Ted goes on to share big stories coming from down under, like Australian billionaire...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Aura Vasquez, a leader, advocate, and activist for environmental and social justice issues with extensive experience in policies that improve the lives of the frontline communities. She shares her origin story, inspiration, and career in advocacy, policy, and community organizing for social change. Aura was a former candidate for Los Angeles C...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Joel Levin, Executive Director at Plug In America, a leading advocate for EVs, clean energy, and effective climate policies. He is chair of the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, which links together EV driver associations around the world. He is also a member of the Los Angeles Metro Sustainability Council. Ted and Joel discuss the history of EVs i...

In this issue of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted shares several stories on green hydrogen, including the Hydrogen Shot initiative to drive down the cost of clean hydrogen, a brand-new initiative to pipe green hydrogen into the Los Angeles Basin, plus green hydrogen projects in Spain and New Zealand. He also highlights federal funding for Amtrak, EV charging, and hydrogen through the the Infrastructure I...