Podcasts of Energy Matters Radio Program

"Energy Matters"
Door County's Renewable Energy Radio Show
First Monday of Every Month, 9:05 am on WDOR-FM

Every month we present an informative 15 to 30 minute radio program about various facets of renewable energy, especially about how renewable energy can help our Door County friends and neighbors. The program is hosted by Ralph Valatka , and funded in part by Wisconsin Focus on Energy.

Click on the links below to listen to podcasts of some of our past programs. (Scroll down, there's lots of them!)

December 5, 2011	Is the Future of Renewables Bright, or Am I Wearing Blinders? Mr. John Hippensteel, P.E. Owner, Lake Michigan Wind and Sun Hear about the future of renewable energy from an international expert in the field! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.9 MB)
November 7, 2011	SBU "MainStreet" Program for Small Businesses Melissa Moren, (Hear Part One fo this show on 8/1/11) Sturgeon Bay Utilites Hear about SBU's new program to help your small business save money on energy costs! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.9 MB)
October 3, 2011	Update on Residential Solar Panel Performance, Mr. Chris Olson Sturgeon Bay Solar Energy User & Bon Vivant Hear how Chris ELIMINATED his home electric bill! with only 8 solar panels CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.9 MB)
Sept. 5, 2011	How One Small Business SUPER Insulated and SAVED Glen Rossman, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Hear how one Sturgeon Bay small business saved BIG by super insulating CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.9 MB)
August 1, 2011	SBU "MainStreet" Program for Small Businesses Melissa Moren, (Hear Part Two fo this show on 11/7/11) Sturgeon Bay Utilites Hear about SBU's new program to help your small business save money on energy costs! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.9 MB)
July 4, 2011	Energy Savings for Large Business Spaces Special Guests: Ron Trimberger, Donna Marie Pocius Door County Interiors and Design, Egg Harbor Save on Your Cooling/Heating Costs. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.5 MB)
June 6, 2011	RERUN of Do It Yourself Home Energy Analysis! Special Guest: Gene Sunstrom, Construction & Energy Management Services Check out your home—yourself! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.9 MB)
May 2, 2011	MORE Joy of Solar Thermal Heating Special Guest: Judy Reninger, DCEC RETF Judy updates her solar experiences since her 2009 appearance. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.1 MB)
Apr. 4, 2011	RERUN of our February 2, 2009 Show: Can I Have a Geothermal System in the City? Special Guests: Bob and Alison Greaves Sturgeon Bay Residents with a recent geothermal installation. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (MP# 14.9 MB)
Mar. 7, 2011	RERUN of our August 4, 2008 Show: Wanna Build a New Energy Efficient Home? Special Guest: Mark Rittle, Peapod Homes Energy Matters in New Home Construction. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.1 MB)
Feb. 7, 2011	RETF Help for Low Income Families & Individuals Leann Nguyen WEP, Inc. Hear about various programs to help low to moderate people get help when it comes to saving energy. A must for your listening. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 13.9 MB)
Jan. 3, 2011	How My Home Solar Electricy System is Doing for Me Chris Olson Sturgeon Bay Conservation Enthusiast A repeat visit from Chris to hear how his home solar system, that he installed last year, is doing for him. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.1 MB)
Dec. 6, 2010	Subsidies for RE from Sturgeon Bay Utllities Melissa Moren, Sturgeon Bay Utilites Find out about subsidy programs from SBU, and others for your RE installation! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 13.9 MB)
Nov. 1, 2010	RERUN of our February 2, 2009 Show: Geothermal Heating in a Retail Business Special Guest: Robyn Mulhaney, Owner The Flying Pig, Algoma WI Hear how this business owner made her building and grounds greener and profited! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.7 MB)
Oct. 4, 2010	RERUN of our March 2, 2009 Show: Living in Straw Houses—Straw Bale Houses, That Is! Russ & Linda Cockburn Sturgeon Bay, WI You don't have to fear the big, bad wolf if you live in a moder straw bale house. Hear Why! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 13.9 MB)
Sept. 6, 2010	Can I Have a Geothermal System in the City? Special Guests: Bob and Alison Greaves Sturgeon Bay Residents with a recent geothermal installation. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (MP# 14.9 MB)
August 2, 2010	Will a Small Solar Voltaic System Succeed for Me? Watch for a follow up to this show in October or November of 2010 Special Guest: Chris Olson, Sturgeon Bay, WI Owner of a newly installed 8 panel system on his home. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (MP3 15.4 MB)
July 5, 2010	RERUN of our September 2008 Show Can We Eat Our Way Out of the Energy Crisis? Special Guest: Virge Temme, Sustain Door Think Globally, Eat Locally! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.1 MB)
June 7, 2010	RERUN of our December 2008 Show The Joy of Solar Thermal Heating Special Guest: Judy Reninger, DCEC RETF Ellison Bay Homeowner, with Don Pardonner Using Solar Heating in Door County CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.3 MB)
May 3, 2010	Wind Energy? Not In My Backyard! Ms. Sandy Chulbna, Feathered Star B&B, Egg Harbor Hear about one business owner's experience when she installed a small wind generator on her site. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 28 MB)
April 5, 2010	Renewable Energy? What's in it for ME? Ms. Melissa Moren, WPPI Energy Check out your tax credit and deep rebate opportunities with the US Gov't and WI Focus on Energy CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 27.5 MB)
March 1, 2010	SolarThermal, Solar PV & Wind for Your Home Mr. John Hippensteel, PE Door County's internationally acclaimed renewables expert tells it like it is for the "BIG THREE" of residential renewable energy! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 28.2 MB)
February 1, 2010	Solar Heat, Solar Electricity Mr. John Wilson Another homeowner's view of how Solar Thermal & Solar PV has affected his life and pocketbook! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 27.1 MB)
January 4, 2010	Door County's Green Renaissance Woman Ms. Kathy Navis Owner: Greens N Grains, Organic Grocer, Egg Harbor also using Solar Heat and Electricity at home! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 29.8 MB)
December 7, 2009 NOTE: the first of our half-hour shows!	Residential Wind Energy-New Kids on the Block Special Guests: Bob and Jill Ruttan Winds of Change—Keil, WI CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 29.8 MB)
November 2, 2009	RERUN of DIY Home Energy Analysis 10/8/08 Show Special Guest: Gene Sunstrom, Construction & Energy Management Services Check out your home—yourself! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.9 MB)
October 5, 2009	Can Green Housing Be INexpensive? Ken Faver, Renewable Builder Progressive Custom Homes, Newberg, Indiana How Ken Builds Inexpensive Green Homes. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3—14.2 MB)
September 7, 2009	Is Renewable Energy Kids' Stuff? Ms. Angela Hallett St. John Bosco School—Sturgeon Bay Grade School Projects for Renewable Energy CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3—13.7 MB)
August 4, 2009	More About Solar Thermal Homes Richard Larson Green Sky Energetics—Manitowoc, WI \Wisconsin's largest installer of Solar Thermal Systems CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3—13.7 MB)
July 6, 2009	The Race to Zero-Sum Housing Virge Temme, AIA Sustainable, Green Architect—Sturgeon Bay, WI How Europe is Lead the US in Zero-Sum Building! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3—13.7 MB)
June 2, 2009	Saving and Earning on Home Energy Use Melissa Moren Sturgeon Bay Utilities—Sturgeon Bay, WI Info on conservation and rebates for RE use. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3—13.7 MB)
May 4, 2009	Is Residential Geothermal Heat/Cooling Realistic? Dale Weigand Wulf Brothers—Sturgeon Bay, WI The answers will surprise you! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3—14.5 MB)
April 6, 2009	Is Small Residential Wind Realistic? John Hippensteel, CPE Lake Michigan Wind and Sun A world-recognized authority lets you know. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3—14.5 MB)
March 2, 2009	Living in Straw Houses—Straw Bale Houses, That Is! Russ & Linda Cockburn Sturgeon Bay, WI You don't have to fear the big, bad wolf if you live in a moder straw bale house. Hear Why! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 13.9 MB)
February 2, 2009	Geothermal Heating in a Retail Business Special Guest: Robyn Mulhaney, Owner The Flying Pig, Algoma WI Hear how this business owner made her building and grounds greener and profited! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.7 MB)
January 6, 2009	Greening Your Home on a Shoestring Budget Special Guest: Fred Wittig, letsgosolar.com Inexpensive ways to save money on energy in your existing home. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.1 MB)
December 1, 2008	The Joy of Solar Thermal Heating Special Guest: Judy Reninger, DCEC RETF Ellison Bay Homeowner, with Don Pardonner Using Solar Heating in Door County CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.1 MB)
November 3, 2008	Rerun of September 3rd show Think Globally, Eat Locally CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.4 MB)
October 6, 2008	Do It Yourself Home Energy Analysis! Special Guest: Gene Sunstrom, Construction & Energy Management Services Check out your home—yourself! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 14.9 MB)
September 3, 2008	Can We Eat Our Way Out of the Energy Crisis? Special Guest: Virge Temme, Sustain Door Think Globally, Eat Locally! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.4 MB)
August 4, 2008	Wanna Build a New Energy Efficient Home? Special Guest: Mark Rittle, Peapod Homes Energy Matters in New Home Construction. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.1 MB)
July 7, 2008	Take Charge of the Sun! Special Guests Guy Fortin & Judy Samida tell you about their solar electric powered home CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.4 MB)
June 2, 2008	Sturgeon Bay Utilities wants you to save energy! Special Guest: Melissa Moren with tips on saving energy at home. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (mp3 15.1 MB)