151 –  Utility Scale Solar

151 – Utility Scale Solar

Author: Blue Rock Station January 14, 2024 Duration: 29:41
Huge solar arrays are beginning to dot the landscape - sometimes 300 acres of them spreading out across farmland and next to highways. So what is happening? What are the dynamics that are changing the utility landscape, closing coal and natural gas power plants and replacing them with acres of solar? And is this all a good thing?   Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station are joined by Jake Kuss, assistant director of the Utility Scale Solar Energy Coalition of Ohio for a discussion on utility-scale solar and how it will change the way we get energy for decades to come.

Ever wondered what it actually takes to live a greener life beyond the recycling bin and reusable bags? When the BioMass Hits the Wind Turbine, from the folks at Blue Rock Station, digs into the messy, funny, and genuinely challenging parts of trying to live sustainably. This isn't about lofty ideals from a distant stage; it's a grounded conversation from people who are figuring it out day by day. You'll hear practical stories about the projects that worked, the ones that spectacularly didn't, and all the problem-solving in between. The discussions naturally weave through how this lifestyle touches everything-our health and fitness, the culture we build, and the alternative paths we can take in our communities and education. It’s a candid look at the trade-offs, the small victories, and the reality that living lightly on the planet is a constant learning process. Tune into this podcast for a dose of honesty and humor, a resource that feels more like a chat with knowledgeable neighbors than a lecture. Each episode offers a tangible piece of the puzzle, whether you're just curious or ready to get your hands dirty.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
191  – The End of Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:29
We are already dancing around the edges of universal basic income. Of the 267 million working-age adults in America, about 100 million have already opted out of the workforce. Artificial Intelligence soon may realistical…
130 – Buying Land [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:59
It is a common dream. Buy some land out in the country, build your little cabin, raise some chickens and some tomatoes and maybe a goat or two – and watch the craziness of the world sail past. But just how do you go abou…
190 - Sustainable Trends in the News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
Often the news can be a bit depressing and overwhelming. But there may be hidden gems that give an indication of just how sustainable this world we live in can be. Join Jay and Annie Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a dis…
189 - Solar as a Pathway to Recovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:29
Increasingly agencies are turning to solar as a workforce re-entry pathway for those dealing with drug addiction or trying to find a career after leaving prison. Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station speak with Jimi…
188 -  Artificial Intelligence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:06
We are just beginning to hear about artificial intelligence and the ways it will change our lives in the future. Is it a means to a prosperous and sustainable future – or the blueprint for the destruction of human existe…
187 - Sustainable News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:27
Often the news can be a bit depressing and overwhelming. But there may be hidden gems that give an indication of just how sustainable this world we live in can be. Join Jay and Annie Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a dis…
186 - Active Hope [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
For many, the world can seem a pretty hopeless place. We are constantly bombarded with negative messages. The problems we face, both personally and globally, can feel overwhelming and without solution. But there are tool…
185 - The ”No Solar on Prime Farmlands” Campaign [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
You may have noticed a large number of strikingly similar signs popping up on farms throughout the Midwest protesting “No Solar on Prime Farmland.” So what and who is behind this campaign? And why are farmers protesting…
#120 – Tiny Houses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
How much is enough? Is the next generation less obsessed with a big home in the suburbs? Can comfortable shelter be achieved on a small footprint... with a small budget? Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station as…
136 – Smart Homes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
The electrical grid has not changed much since the days of Edison and Tesla. The electrical system in your home has largely remained the same since screw-in fuses were replaced by circuit breakers in the 1960s. But all t…