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Episode 1: Tackling the Hidden Costs of Rooftop Solar Album Art -
Episode 1: Tackling the Hidden Costs of Rooftop Solar
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We investigate the sneaky "soft costs" driving up the price of rooftop solar, delve into the archives for a look at the turbulent times around the Energy Department's creation, and contemplate some alternatives to the name "Direct Current."
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A word of thanks, and a sneak preview of what’s coming up on future episodes of Direct Current.
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Episode 2: The Clean Energy Geek Squad
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We call a "help desk" that provides clean energy policy assistance to governments worldwide, talk to Nicky Phear, who cycles across Montana teaching students about climate change, and propose a few new units of energy -- starting with a burrito.
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Episode 3: Power To The People
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How does power get to the people who use it? We explore that question and talk about the electric grid -- what it is, how it works, and what happens when the power goes out.
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Episode 4: Backronyms
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Not all acronyms are created equal. Join us on a journey into the colorful world of government "backronyms," where there's more to a name than just a jumble of letters.
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Episode 5: The Future of Cool
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Paul and Simon lead the way to the future of cooling, where new technologies like magnet-based air conditioning and personalized robots will transform how we fight climate change, save on energy costs and stay comfortable.
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Spooked by the goblins of energy inefficiency? In this episode, we talk with Josh Olsen, an “Energy Ghostbuster" from our Weatherization Program. Learn how to keep from being haunted by your energy bill and trick-or-treat yourself to energy savings.
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Episode 7: From Water to Wattage
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Hydropower is America's oldest and largest source of clean, renewable energy. But can it grow to meet our changing needs? Follow our hosts on a journey from hydropower's origins to the new wave of technologies that could shape its future.
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Episode 8: Ho-Ho-How Holiday Lights Work
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Why do holiday lights burn out all the time? We find out the answer, and do it in rhyme.
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