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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152 – Seeking Social Justice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:11
What is social justice and why is it not incorporated in all aspects of life, business and our culture? What can we personally do to help promote a culture of fairness and equity in our everyday activities. Annie and Jay…
184 -   Running a Produce Auction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:58
In 2004 Rural Action started a produce auction in the heart of Appalachia. In the early days, a number of volunteers and a group of Amish farmers formed the core of this enterprise. Over the years it has grown to be an e…
WBHWT Episode 183 -   Latest Solar News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
Things are always changing, often without us noticing. This is especially true in the world of solar energy. Join Jay and Annie Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of a few stories in a typical week in the world…
139 – Urban Forest Gardens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:05
Just as tiny houses require all the limited space to be used efficiently for shelter – urban forest gardens use every bit of available space (side-to-side as well as up-and-down) to grow a mix of local produce. But farmi…
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…
100 - Working within the System to Change the System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
Former congressman Zack Space (OH) joins Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for this milestone 100th episode of When the BioMass Hits the Wind Turbine. Congressman Space's experience in working within the US Congr…
107 - Staying Sane in an Insane World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:33
It's easy to get the impression that everything and everyone around you is either crazy or in the process of going crazy. This is largely because it's true. Mental health is the number one illness or complaint facing tho…
032 - From Whale Oil to Kerosene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:24
The search for energy has largely been a search for light. We have evolved from huddling around campfires, to burning candles made of animal fat, to hunting whales on the oceans, to refining oil and ultimately the electr…
010 - Straw Bale Construction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:08
How do you construct a home or cottage from straw bales? Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of sustainable living and alternative housing options.
011 - Politics of Sustainability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:14
You can't fix the system because it ain't broken. Sustainability is political. Join Annie and Jay Warmke from Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainability in this culture we live within.