Net Zero Energy Burlington VT

Net Zero Energy Burlington VT

Burlington Electric Department - Burlington, Vermont

Episodes 50
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
79%
Hosting
www.burlingtonelectric.com

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About This Podcast

The City of Burlington, Vermont's goal is to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fossil fuel usage. In this podcast series, Burlington's Director of Sustainability Jennifer Green and her guests will be sharing ways we can all reduce our energy usage for heating, driving, and everything else we plug in. All while sourcing our entire energy supply from renewables. We will be talking with your neighbors about what steps they’ve taken on the path to Net Zero Energy. We’ll also chat with City and Burlington Electric Department employees about the technology behind this mission as well as rebates and programs that can help start you on your path.

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Recent Episodes

Net Zero Energy Roadmap Update | Darren Springer

May 19, 2026 19m

Darren Springer, General Manager of Burlington Electric Department, joins the program to share the latest progress on the city’s Net Zero Energy roadmap. This episode explores a remarkable 24.3%…

Walk To Shop Month | Deb Sachs

May 05, 2026 9m

Deb Sachs, Director of Net Zero Vermont and Project Manager of the Walk to Shop program, returns to discuss sustainable transit. Discover how modern shopping trolleys are helping Burlington reach its…

Vermont’s Path to Sustainability | Jigar Shah and Navneet Trivedi

Apr 28, 2026 19m

Join Jigar Shah, co-founder of Multiplier and former DOE Loan Program Office Director, and Navneet Trivedi, co-founder of Vrinda, as they discuss Vermont's path to a sustainable future. Explore the…

Weatherization Assistance | Mia Watson and Tina Lesem

Apr 14, 2026 10m

Much of Vermont's housing stock is old and needs weatherization. Weatherization makes homes less expensive to heat and cool and makes them more comfortable. It is essential in electrifying our…

WindowDressers | Damon Lane & Karen Bates

Mar 31, 2026 11m

WindowDressers makes insulating homes affordable and community oriented. Their low-cost insulating window inserts that function as custom, interior-mounted storm windows are assembled by volunteers…

Renewable Energy Vermont | Peter Sterling

Mar 17, 2026 14m

Peter Sterling, Executive Director of Renewable Energy Vermont (REV), joins us to talk about the challenges and opportunities we face to meet Vermont's Renewable Energy Standard. REV aims to make…

Human Impact Art Exhibit | Heather Ferrell

Feb 17, 2026 14m

Heather Ferrell, Burlington City Arts' (BCA) Curator and Director of Exhibitions, joins us today to talk about the upcoming Human Impact: Contemporary Art and Our Environment exhibit that runs from…

CVOEO Weatherization | Dwight DeCoster

Feb 03, 2026 10m

Dwight DeCoster is Program Manager for Champlain Valley Weatherization with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO). The organization offers homeowners AND renters weatherization…

Green Lending | Laurie Fielder

Jan 20, 2026 11m

Laurie Fielder is the Vice President of Green Lending at EastRise, a credit union with offices in Burlington, South Burlington, Williston, and throughout the state. Laurie talks about the ways…

EAN 2025 Annual Progress Report | Cara Robechek

Jan 06, 2026 11m

Cara Robechek, Deputy Director and Network Manager for Energy Action Network, shares the findings in this year's 2025 Annual Progress Report for Vermont on Energy, Affordability, and Emissions. The…

Car-Free Living | Alicia Taylor

Dec 23, 2025 11m

Alicia Taylor, Director of Community Engagement at CarShare Vermont, shares her family's journey to being car-free. She, her husband, and two kids have found many benefits in making the switch.

Energy Education | Sophia Donforth

Dec 08, 2025 10m

Executive Director for VEEP and NHEEP Sophia Donforth returns to the podcast to share her experiences over the last 4 years and the many great energy education services offered to schools by the…

A Life In Forestry | Betsy Lesnikoski

Nov 24, 2025 11m

Retiring Chief Forester Betsy Lesnikoski reflects on the changes and advances she has seen over her 42 years with Burlington Electric Department.

Heat Pump Maintenance | Brandon Hayes

Nov 10, 2025 9m

Heating season is here. Is your heat pump or heat pump water heater ready for the cold months ahead? Brandon Hayes from VGS joins us today to talk about maintaining your heat pump to help it work at…

The State of EVs | Dave Roberts

Oct 28, 2025 11m

Dave Roberts of Drive Electric Vermont joins to talk about the state of EVs and EV incentives.

EV Rebates | Darren Springer

Oct 14, 2025 14m

Darren Springer, Burlington Electric Department General Manager, discusses the state of electric vehicle incentives at the Federal level and how BED is responding with enhanced rebates for our…

Climate Anxiety | Aziza Malik & Jen Cirillo

Sep 30, 2025 15m

How are today's schoolchildren dealing with news surrounding our climate? Aziza Malik, 5th grade teacher at Champlain Elementary and Teacher of the Year 2024, and Jen Cirillo, Director of…

Local Motion | Christina Erickson (rerun)

Sep 16, 2025 15m

Christina Erickson, Executive Director with Local Motion, joins us to talk about the 25-year history of the organization, the Bike Ferry and the bridge over the Winooski River, their state-wide…

Burlington Wildways | Zoe Richards

Sep 02, 2025 12m

Zoe Richards, Director and Founder of Burlington Wildways. Zoe is a Wildlife Biologist and currently chairs Burlington's Conservation Board. Wildways is a partnership that cares for the wild places…

Burlington City Arborist | V.J. Comai

Aug 19, 2025 14m

Burlington City Arborist V.J. Comai talks with us about the Emerald Ash Borer, the history, variety, and age of Burlington's canopy, lessons learned from the 1998 ice storm, and plans for Main Street…

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