Hi, Energy!

Reducing energy use today is key to a safer, more affordable, and sustainable tomorrow. Introducing Hi, Energy!, where we bring you front-row access to the innovators and leaders across Southern California who are making a real difference. From demystifying the benefits of heat pumps to breaking down what decarbonization really means, we’re here to help you navigate the path to a cleaner, greener future. From landing green jobs to rethinking how we get around, we’re diving into bold ideas and everyday actions that make a real difference. Whether you’re looking to make smarter energy choices at home, work, or in your community, this podcast connects you to the conversations that will inspire change. Join us as we light the way to a brighter, more sustainable future. New episodes of Hi, Energy are coming out every month. So check out our Instagram and subscribe to the show on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theenergyntwr

Hi, Energy! is a government podcast hosted by SoCalREN, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

SoCalREN hosts Hi, Energy!, a government show with 40 episodes published.

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  Hi, Energy! Podcast 302: What Your Utility Bill Isn't Telling You

  Jul 20, 202638 min

  Do you know how to read your utility bill? In this episode of Hi, Energy!, Host Esteban Gast is joined by Craig Perkins, President and Executive Director of The Energy Coalition. Together, they break down the details of your monthly electricity bill, discuss energy efficiency upgrades that can save you money, and California’s vision for a more sustainable future. Craig shares how sustainability in cities has changed over his career, what is driving the price increases of utility rates, from system costs to wildfires, and what you won’t see on your utility bill. New episodes of Hi, Energy are coming out every month. So check out our Instagram and LinkedIn, and subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://socalren.org/about/podcasts for full episodes and highlight reels coming soon.

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  Storytelling Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis

  Apr 20, 202629 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Hi, Energy! We learn about Allison’s Hollywood Climate Summit, where writers, executives, fans and actors can all gather and learn about how to make Hollywood climate friendly and the role Hollywood can play in bringing climate knowledge to the public. </p> <p>Allison and Esteban discuss the power of storytelling in bringing knowledge about climate to everyday folks like you and me. They talk about how every industry —not just Hollywood— is connected to climate, and how government workers should think about storytelling in their work too. </p> <p>Additional References from the podcast:</p> P...

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  Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

  Mar 23, 202630 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Hi, Energy! We learn about climate resilience and disaster preparedness from Nina Knierim, a fire survivor and the California Area Manager for Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness.</p> <p>Nina and Esteban discuss Nina’s personal story of surviving California wildfires, the steps she took to protect her family and neighbors and the way that community togetherness drives successful disaster responses.  </p> <p>Additional References from the podcast:</p> Watch Duty Fire App <p>New episodes of Hi, Energy are coming out every month. So check out our Instagram and subscribe to the show on YouT...

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  Climate Innovation In Transportation

  Feb 23, 202631 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Hi, Energy! We learn about how new climate-focused technology is shaping the way we move ourselves and our stuff around the world. To help us learn about that, Esteban is joined by Jack Symington, the Director of City Climate Innovation at LA Climate Incubator.</p> <p>Jack and Esteban discuss how clean transportation will get us warmer burritos, the olympics are bringing us accessible EV charging, the origin story of the city of Los Angeles deciding that a city climate incubator was needed and so much more. </p> <p>Additional References from the podcast:</p> <p...

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  Bridging the Equity and Inclusion Gap Within the Green Economy

  Jan 12, 202632 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Hi, Energy! We learn about the power of networking through social media, and about the community of people making green jobs the norm and accessible to all. </p> <p>Kristy Drutman, aka “Browngirl Green,” and co-founder of The Green Jobs Board, joins the show to break down her trail-blazing career as a model for future climate work. </p> <p>Kristy and Esteban discuss the origins of the Green Jobs Board, how to open climate jobs to underprivileged folks and people of color, how to draw on the power of your family history when the world isn’t...

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