the Building Performance Podcast

Today we talk with Bill Spohn, a mechanical engineer who has designed and marketed tools with Bacharach, Testo, Fisher Scientific, and more, about the state of tools in the world.  You know you love them.  Listen to the man.

Today we talk with Sam Rashkin, National Director of ENERGY STAR for Homes at the EPA, about details of ESv3, selling high performance homes, and how to be awesome in general.

Today we talk with Don Stevens, National Research and Development Manager for Panasonic and Technical leader for HVI and ASHRAE, about the difference between ventilation standards, how to ventilate properly, and why so many professionals get it wrong.

Today we talk with Tom Bassett-Dilley, architect in Chicago, about choosing air sealing instead of geothermal systems, how to lead clients into the light, and how to build a high performance building team. Audio quality issues are still being ironed out, thanks for your patience!

Today we talk with George Kerr, founding father of CO safety and president of CO Experts , about the science and history of carbon monoxide safety throughout industrialized countries.

Today we talk with Marge Anderson, Associate Director of Energy Center of Wisconsin , about research on green jobs, retrofits, utility programs, and certifications.

Today we talk with Dennis Stroer, owner of Calcs Plus , once just a guy who installed air conditioners, and now a brilliant heating/cooling load calculations specialist, helping HVAC contractors across the Southeast get it dead right in residential and commercial buildings.

Today we talk with Keith Williams, owner of Building Services & Consultant LLC and trainer of thousands of air sealing, insulation, and diagnostics professionals across the Midwest.

Today we talk with Scott Suddreth, technical director of Building Performance Engineering (www.buildingperformanceengineering.com) about the importance of combustion testing, BPI training, and quality control.

Today we talk with Rob Salcido, senior product engineer for REM/Rate, the energy modeling software used across the country by RESNET-certified HERS Raters, about the origins and future of this powerful program.

Today we talk with Brett Dillon, managing director of IBS Advisors, author of several widespread technical standards and manuals, Texas HERO developer, head of the RESNET Technical Committee, professional wrestler, and performer.

Today we talk with Javier Ruiz, president of Senercon, 5 time ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, and expert in selling energy efficiency to builders in El Paso, where there is no help from rebates, incentives, or energy utility involvement.

Today we talk with Kelly Shelton (Certified Energy Manager, Chartered Industrial Gas Consultant), whose background in industrial engineering, engineering management, and problem solving drive Shelton Solutions, Inc.'s comprehensive services for commercial and industrial energy audits.

Today we talk with Jeff Beck of Foresight Home Inspection LLC about crazy home remedies, the state of building inspection, and the pros and cons of software solutions.

Today we talk about new and existing HVAC with Bronson Shavitz of Shavitz Heating and Cooling. Equipment sizing, efficiencies, diagnostics, and client relationships are discussed.  Sponsored by Green Dream Group in Chicago.

Today we interview Joel Freehling, a sustainable home finance expert and manager of Triple Bottom Line Innovations at ShoreBank.  We discuss the changing state of financing for energy efficient homes and renovations, alternatives to the traditional 'bank loan' vehicle, and wild African mammals.  Sponsored by Green Dream Group, LLC in Chicago.

Today we interview Jenny Carney, a director at YRG Sustainability in Chicago, an expert in building operations and retrofits, and a primary author of the LEED O&M Reference Guide.  We discuss the important role of the USGBC and LEED in accelerating building performance, the development of the LEED standard, ecology, and creative solutions.  Sponsored by Green Dream Group, LLC in Chicago.

Welcome to the first Building Performance Podcast! Today we interview Kevin Dick, the director of Delta Institute's weatherization assistance program .  We discuss the roles and challenges of energy auditors, contractors, and low-income weatherization programs in general.  Sponsored by Green Dream Group, LLC in Chicago.