EcoMotion

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Yin Chen, CEO and Chairman at Greenworks, a supplier of #batterypowered #outdoorpowerequipment (OPE) since 2003. With over 20 years at the forefront of home, yard, and do-it-yourself #electrictools, Greenworks is redefining durability and #ecofriendliness in the face of #climatechallenges, delivering #highperformanceequipment focused on reducing #carbonfootprints. Yin shares his outlook on how Greenworks has shifted the narrative, and #landscapers are now embracing #batterypower because it is in their best interest. #environmentalbenefits aside, Greenworks products improve workers’ day-to-day well-being. As they engage with the cleaner #batterypoweredtechnology, #landscapeprofessionals can now focus more on their tasks without the negative side effects of inhaling toxic fumes. Yin also highlights Greenworks Optimus line of OPE, which was previously focused around the #residentialsector, but now focused on developing new products and comprehensive solutions for the #commercialsector. The #researchanddevelopment, #producttesting, #manufacturing, and #customerservice for the #commercialequipment is being done at the Greenworks Commercial Center of Excellence in Morristown, Tennessee, ushering Greenworks Commercial into a cleaner, quieter, and more #sustainablemanufacturing future here in the US.

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Mark Swanson, newly appointed as the CEO of Aeromine Technologies, Inc., the innovative #rooftopwindenergy sytem that converts a building’s #windflow into #renewableenergy. Swanson brings 30 years of leadership experience to Aeromine Technologies, Inc. For the last 12 years, he has held leadership positions in the #rooftopsolarindustry, with a proven track record in #manufacturing, #scalingoperations, and driving #customerfocusedgrowth. In his new role as CEO at Aeromine Technologies, Inc., Mark will oversee Aeromine Technologies, Inc. transition from low volume #manufacturing and pilot projects to full-scale #manufacturing and widespread #commercial use. He shares that Aeromine Technologies, Inc. is currently working with some of the world’s largest and most ambitious enterprises to plan their first #commercial Aeromine Technologies, Inc. #installation. He and Ted discuss Aeromine Technologies, Inc. #breakthroughtechnology, which is #harvesting the #flowofwind over a building. The #scalablerenewableenergy solution harnesses the #powerofwind in an #efficient system, with motionless, vibration-less, and noise-less units. The solution is long-lasting, and requires much less #rooftop space than other options to generate #distributedenergy. Ideal for large, flat #rooftop buildings – including warehouses, big box retailers, data centers, office, and apartment buildings - Aeromine Technologies, Inc. is leveraging existing #financialstructures, #installationresources and #incentives established by the #solarindustry. https://lnkd.in/gkjqZ_be

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Martin Mayorga, Founder and CEO of Mayorga Coffee a #coffeecompany with the purpose of leading a revolutionary #organicfoodmovement that #empowers #farmers and #consumers, protects the #environment, and celebrates #latinamericanheritage. Martin's journey has been fueled by a passion for #socialjustice, #sustainablebusinesspractices, and making positive impacts through #conscientiouscapitalism. He has dedicated his life to transforming the way #agriculturalproducts are #sourced, #purchased, and #consumed, creating value and positive impact for all stakeholders. Championing #sustainablecoffeepractices since the mid-90s, Mayorga Organics stands as a testament to the power of creating new, efficient supply chains built from the ground up through a commitment to the well-being of #smallfarmers, their land, and their #communities - resulting in the consumer receiving the best quality products at a price that is fair to them. By prioritizing the needs of #farmers, #communities, staff, and #customers, Mayorga Organics has created a brand that resonates with #consumers who care about both #quality and #ethicalconsumption, while developing industry-leading supply chains that provide better value for all participants. Martin’s focus on lean, high-quality operations has led the company to grow in a highly competitive market while creating a reputation that has led to multiple awards, #businessrecognition, speeches, #internationaldistribution, and #privatelabelmanufacturing for some of the world’s largest #retailers. https://lnkd.in/gxfGT6CX

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Kate Reimann, Founder and CEO of Rogue Wave Toys and Rogue Wave Materials. Rogue Wave Toys are made of #compostableplastic based on #biopolymers and #plantbasedmaterials. She is making waves as an #entrepreneur and #sustainability champion, bringing eight years of industry experience, and a lifetime of advocacy for the planet to her decisions both in business and the way she lives her life. She and Ted discuss the inspiration for Rogue Wave Toys, which all started with her kids and their #beachtoys that were swept out into the ocean by a wave. It hit her when she scrambled to get them all back onshore, enjoying this interface between land and sea, and using products that were detrimental to its #health. She decided then that she had to make a better product, and wanted to make conventional, oil-based plastics obsolete. She shares the challenges she faced in #engineering and #manufacturing, almost throwing in the towel at times. While searching for a truly #compostable, #petroleumfree material for her #beachtoy products, Kate realized her mission had to be bigger than beach toys, and to create the biggest positive impact on the #globalplastics economy, she needed to make this material available to the world. Kate's ultimate goal is to change the way these products are made and bought. Her innovative, patented, #compostablebeachtoys, made from #biopolymers and designed to #compost, reflect both her commitment to #environmentalstewardship and to shifting the #materialseconomy and #consumerexpectation. https://lnkd.in/dNURcGAY

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Joel L. A. Peterson PhD, MBA, MA, Vice Chancellor and Executive Operations Officer for the San Diego Community College District, overseeing one of California's largest #communitycollege systems. Prior to his career in #highereducation, he served in various roles in the private sector with major corporations where he was responsible for operations, including #finance, #technology, #capitalprojects, #globalstrategy, and #marketing. Early in his career he served as an officer in the #unitedstatesnavy. During his Navy career, he was director, Capital and Construction Programs and Physical Plant for a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Pacific Fleet. He is also the author of an Amazon Best Selling novel, Dreams of My Mothers. With extensive experience in #highereducationadministration, Joel has previously held significant roles, including Director of Facilities, Operations, and Construction at Glendale Community College District, and Assistant Vice President for Capital Projects and Facilities at Harvey Mudd College. Additional expertise includes #leadership positions at notable companies such as Level 3 Communications and BellSouth Corporation, focusing on #strategy, #corporatedevelopment, and #operations. He and Ted discuss his role as Vice Chancellor and Executive Operations Officer, overseeing #facilities and #construction for one of California’s largest #communitycollegedistricts. He is also responsible for the SDCCD Police Department and completion of the district’s $1.6 billion bond construction program. He shares the make up and demographics of the District, looking to the future to determine its facilities needs. Joel plays a key role in guiding the development of necessary #campushousing, and the #trainingprograms needed for the next generation and beyond. https://lnkd.in/g-FNCB8z

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Jennifer McGuire Bousselot, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Colorado State University (CSU) in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Jennifer is exploring new and innovative ways to improve the productivity and aesthetics of modern #urbanspaces by harnessing the twin powers of the sun and plantlife. She specializes and is a leading expert in #greenroof research on #nativespecies evaluations, #plantdrought tolerance, integration with #solarpanels, and #rooftopagrivoltaics. She earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees at Iowa State University, and after a stint as a #horticulture agent for the CSU Extension office in Douglas County, she followed her passion and pursued a doctorate of science in #horticulture at CSU. Jennifer shares details on her #greenroofs project for her doctoral thesis, highlighting how she came upon #rooftopagrivoltaics as a happy accident, finding there was a great synergy between the #plants and #solarpanels; the #plants grew better, and the #solar performed better because of the plants' #coolingeffect. With a roster of graduate students and researchers, her team is pushing the boundaries of #horticulturalscience with numerous pieces of published research and scientific discovery every year. She goes into the history of #greenroofs, and discusses her research on #rooftopagrivoltaics and its benefits, including enhanced #foodproduction and security, improving #cleanenergypathways, and exploring #sustainability integrations. https://lnkd.in/gSgT6aJy

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Michael Ware, Senior Solar Specialist at EcoMotion. Michael provides expertise in #solarsystem #siteinspection. He is adept at measuring #roofpotential and modeling the #costeffectiveness of #solarinvestments. His #financialanalyses include particular attention to #electricity #loadprofiles and #rates and #ratechanges as a result of #solar. As an expert in #utilityrates structures and how they impact the #returnoninvestment of a given investment, Michael has developed #tools for weighing the value of different components, and comparing different scenarios. Ted and Michael dive into a discussion on #electricutilityrates and options, the amounts that large #facilities, #schools, and #municipal and #corporatefacilities pay for #power, and finding potential errors that can result in #bigsavings. Michael shares that #utilityrates and #ratecomponents are in a constant state of flux, and encourages customers to make sure they are on the right #rate. Michael also discusses #ratecomponents, such as #energy and #demandcharges, breaking down basic #ratecategories, as well as the #timeofuse and #seasonalaspects. He shares the #tools he uses to analyze #rates via #intervaldata, and how and why customers end up on the wrong #rates in the first place. He and Ted highlight the primary findings of their clients' case studies. They found #rateerrors which led to #bigsavings, which have been amplified by the dramatic #utilityrateescalation. They conclude by stating that it is well-worth customers' time, energy, and payments to acknowledge #criticalpeakpricing, and to invest in #ratechecks and #analysis. https://lnkd.in/genxNsCs

Check out #flanigansecologic #cleanenergycrashcourse focusing on #energyresilience, specifically on #electricity, highlighting the importance of #durability and #reliability in the face of changing #climate conditions and #extremeweatherevents. #Resilience is simply keeping the lights on during #utility emergencies, and more accurately, #criticalloads for medical equipment, communications, security systems, etc. As #southerncalifornia is still dealing with devastating #wildfires, Ted Flanigan addresses how #resilience is now top of mind for homeowners, business owners, and EcoMotion's clients. Thousands of households and businesses have suffered, and will continue to suffer, from #poweroutage – some for more than a day – as dangerously #highwind gusts knock out #electricity and #utilities impose precautionary #powersafetyshutdowns. With the imminent threat of #climatechange, the grid will undoubtedly become less stable as these events increase in the number and severity, posing #economicimpacts, and a danger to the #health and lives. Ted Flanigan discusses #criticalloads, shares his recommendations on making your home or business more #energyresilient, highlights lessons learned from EcoMotion's #resilience works, and addresses #equitable pathways to foster #resilience in the future. https://lnkd.in/gWnV5ucv

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Bill Wyatt, CEO and Founder of Red Mountain Biochar, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the use of #sustainablematerials in the #concrete, #steel, and #agriculturalindustries. Bill Wyatt is a third-generation #lumberman turned #ecoentrepreneur with a deep commitment to #environmentalstewardship. His work spans continents and industries, making him a pioneer in the #regenerativebusinessmovement. Bill shares his journey from the #lumberindustry to now leading the development and production of high-quality #biochar, harnessing #lumber and #agriculturalwastes to create #innovativesolutions that #reducecarbonfootprints, enhance #soilhealth, and #strengthencommunities worldwide. Red Mountain Biochar turns #biomass residuals, like sawdust and wood chips, into #biochar through #pyrolysis. This #sustainablesolution helps #reducewaste and #generaterevenue from materials once considered costly to dispose of. The innovative #pyrolysis technology not only provides #sustainablesolutions but also offers significant #carboncredits, helping industries achieve a #greenerfootprint. With projects in Tanzania, India, and beyond, Bill explains how #biochar improves #soilhealth, reduces #waterusage, and even makes #concrete #carbonneutral—all while building a #sustainablebusinessmodel and contributing to #climateresilience. https://lnkd.in/gfgKWm6f

Check out #flanigansecologic featuring Melissa (Missy) Stults, Sustainability and Innovations Director at City of Ann Arbor, working with all city operations, residents, businesses, the University of Michigan, nonprofits, and others to make Ann Arbor one of the most #sustainable and #equitable cities in America. Dr. Stults has dedicated 20 years of focus and national level expertise on #urbanresilience and #climatechange in an array of roles, prior to joining the City. She has worked on #adaptationtoclimatechange since 2004, as the Climate Director at ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability and as a consultant to philanthropic organizations. She and Ted focus their conversation around some big and recent news out of the City: 79% of Ann Arbor voters voted to form a Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU). An SEU is another form of utility, rooted in #energyefficiency, activated locally, and intended to be an accelerated pathway for the community to promote #cleanenergy to meet its 2030 #climatecommitment. Ann Arbor's SEU is an opt-in, supplemental #communityowned #energyutility that will provide #energy from #localsolar and #batterystoragesystems. It will also implement networked #geothermalsystems beginning with a 232-home project in a low income neighborhood, also serving a public school and community center. Thanks to the SEU, #greenenergy will be provided to residents and businesses through direct installations on their properties, as well as through small-scale distribution systems such as networked systems or #microgrids. Missy and Ted discuss the benefits of the City's SEU: improved #energyreliability at times when the grid goes down through increased access to #solar and #energystorage and shared #geothermalsystems - all City owned, #energyjustice initiatives, including broad and deep access to #renewableenergy, and the creation of programs for low income and underserved residents, including #workforcetraining opportunities, and the expansion of #weatherization services. https://lnkd.in/gZBWHV3h