A season one finale host roundtable! Kyle Frazier, Tim Duffy, and Sherren Harter gather in our Austin studio for a recap of the inaugural season of Texas Energy Lab. We recount our favorite episodes, share what we've learned over the past year, and discuss what the future may hold for energy, sustainability, and season two.

A season one finale host roundtable! Kyle Frazier, Tim Duffy, and Sherren Harter gather in our Austin studio for a recap of the inaugural season of Texas Energy Lab. We recount our favorite episodes, share what we've learned over the past year, and discuss what the future may hold for energy, sustainability, and season two.

Season One Finale

Matt Whelan, founding principal of Red Leaf Properties, specializes in bringing a community's vision to life. He is behind some of the most recognizable neighborhoods and urban mixed use developments in Austin, including Spanish Oaks, Mueller, and the transformation of Highland Mall with Austin Community College. Sustainability is core to his approach on every project.

Matt Whelan, founding principal of <a href="http://www.redleaf-properties.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Leaf Properties</a>, specializes in bringing a community's vision to life. He is behind some of the most recognizable neighborhoods and urban mixed use developments in Austin, including Spanish Oaks, Mueller, and the transformation of Highland Mall with Austin Community College. Sustainability is core to his approach on every project.

Matt Whelan, RedLeaf Properties

Jason Wills

Jason Wills, CMO and former SVP of On-Campus Development at American Campus Communities, on why students are leading the way on sustainability, how ACC went on from its first project at Dobie Center near UT Austin to become a national sustainable leader with dozens of LEED projects from Hawai'I to the Northeast, and what the future may hold for sustainable student housing.

Jason Wills, CMO and former SVP of On-Campus Development at <a href="https://www.americancampus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Campus Communities</a>, on why students are leading the way on sustainability, how ACC went on from its first project at Dobie Center near UT Austin to become a national sustainable leader with dozens of LEED projects from Hawai'I to the Northeast, and what the future may hold for sustainable student housing.

Jason Wills, American Campus Communities

Caitlin Smith

Caitlin Smith, Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Invenergy, explains how the company is investing in Texas, building new sustainable energy projects, creating jobs, and collaborating with stakeholders to create growth.

Caitlin Smith, Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs at <a href="https://invenergyllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invenergy</a>, explains how the company is investing in Texas, building new sustainable energy projects, creating jobs, and collaborating with stakeholders to create growth.

Caitlin Smith, Invenergy

Sam Sen

Bryan Stewart

Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart oversee value added smart home services and renewable energy options for TXU Energy, one of the largest electricity providers in the state of Texas. They sit down with hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share details about TXU's bundled home services, iThermostat product, wind and solar energy plans, and Alexa skill for customer service, as well as what the future of smart homes and renewable energy in Texas may look like.

Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart oversee value added smart home services and renewable energy options for <a href="https://www.txu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TXU Energy</a>, one of the largest electricity providers in the state of Texas. They sit down with hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share details about TXU's bundled home services, iThermostat product, wind and solar energy plans, and Alexa skill for customer service, as well as what the future of smart homes and renewable energy in Texas may look like.

Sam Sen and Bryan Stewart, TXU Energy

Todd Davidson

Texas outdoorsman Todd Davidson, Ph.D., wants to solve big challenges, from the defense industry to entrepreneurial ventures to his current role at the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin and the Webber Energy Group. He explains the important role of electric vehicles in addressing climate change, how transportation and electricity are linked, and how decarbonizing the industrial sector is our next big challenge.

Texas outdoorsman Todd Davidson, Ph.D., wants to solve big challenges, from the defense industry to entrepreneurial ventures to his current role at the <a href="https://energy.utexas.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin</a> and the <a href="http://www.webberenergygroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Webber Energy Group</a>. He explains the important role of electric vehicles in addressing climate change, how transportation and electricity are linked, and how decarbonizing the industrial sector is our next big challenge.

Todd Davidson, UT Energy Institute and Webber Energy Group

Listen to this special episode to find out what Nimue (9), Preston (9), Sierra (9), Reed (6), and Weston (4) think about energy, sustainability, and what the future holds. These leaders of tomorrow share their thoughts about solar power, water conservation, electric vehicles, and robots.

Listen to this special episode to find out what Nimue (9), Preston (9), Sierra (9), Reed (6), and Weston (4) think about energy, sustainability, and what the future holds. These leaders of tomorrow share their thoughts about solar power, water conservation, electric vehicles, and robots.

Voices of the Future: Kids on Sustainability

Callie Taylor

Callie Taylor is the Economic Development Director for Clean Technologies at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. She joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to explain why Austin is a clean tech hub, share Austin's secret to attracting businesses, and show us how Opportunity Austin 4.0 is creating a better future for the region.

Callie Taylor is the Economic Development Director for Clean Technologies at the <a href="https://www.austinchamber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce</a>. She joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to explain why Austin is a clean tech hub, share Austin's secret to attracting businesses, and show us how Opportunity Austin 4.0 is creating a better future for the region.

Callie Taylor, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

John Pitts

John Pitts, Jr., lobbyist at Texas Star Alliance, represents Texas Solar Power Association (TSPA) at the state legislature. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share the story of his career in public policy, give us the inside story on the Texas legislative process, and consider the future of energy policy in the Lone Star State.

John Pitts, Jr., lobbyist at <a href="https://www.texasstaralliance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Star Alliance</a>, represents <a href="http://txsolarpower.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Solar Power Association</a> (TSPA) at the state legislature. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to share the story of his career in public policy, give us the inside story on the Texas legislative process, and consider the future of energy policy in the Lone Star State.

John Pitts Jr., Texas Star Alliance

Joshua Rhodes

Native Texan Joshua Rhodes, Ph.D., is a Research Analyst at the Webber Energy Group and The University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute. Hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy chat with him about how electricity supply and demand can be better controlled to bring more wind and solar power onto the grid, address climate change, and lower energy costs for all consumers.

Native Texan Joshua Rhodes, Ph.D., is a Research Analyst at the <a href="http://www.webberenergygroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Webber Energy Group</a> and <a href="https://energy.utexas.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute</a>. Hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy chat with him about how electricity supply and demand can be better controlled to bring more wind and solar power onto the grid, address climate change, and lower energy costs for all consumers.

Joshua Rhodes, Webber Energy Group and UT Energy Institute

We are dedicated to covering sustainability and innovation across the Lone Star State. Listen to interviews with Texas business and community leaders who are using 21st-century tools to reduce their environmental footprint and improve their profitability. Contact us at txenergylab@gmail.com for more information.

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Aaron Heth

Kyle Frazier

Austin homeowner Aaron Heth is considering solar panels for his home and has a lot of questions. Solar industry expert Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar Power has answers. Hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter moderate a Q&amp;A discussion about home solar panels with Aaron and Kyle on this week's Texas Energy Lab.

Austin homeowner Aaron Heth is considering solar panels for his home and has a lot of questions. Solar industry expert Kyle Frazier of <a href="https://freedomsolarpower.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freedom Solar Power</a> has answers. Hosts McKay Proctor and Sherren Harter moderate a Q&amp;A discussion about home solar panels with Aaron and Kyle on this week's Texas Energy Lab.

Home Solar Panels Q&A with Aaron Heth and Kyle Frazier

Nicole Joslin

Marla Torrado

Austin Community Design &amp; Development Center (ACDDC) engages with communities and brings together partners to create affordable housing and sustainable environments. Executive Director Nicole Joslin and Program Coordinator Marla Torrado join hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to discuss strengthening the quality of life in our neighborhoods, empowering local residents, and ensuring equitable access to food, water, and energy. We talk about using integrated design thinking to rebuild after natural disasters, address displacement in rapidly growing cities, and create spaces that work for everyone.

<a href="https://acddc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Community Design &amp; Development Center</a> (ACDDC) engages with communities and brings together partners to create affordable housing and sustainable environments. Executive Director Nicole Joslin and Program Coordinator Marla Torrado join hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to discuss strengthening the quality of life in our neighborhoods, empowering local residents, and ensuring equitable access to food, water, and energy. We talk about using integrated design thinking to rebuild after natural disasters, address displacement in rapidly growing cities, and create spaces that work for everyone.

Nicole Joslin and Marla Torrado, ACDDC

Marc Richmond

Marc Richmond of Texas Green Realty and Kyle Frazier of Freedom Solar Power explain how to understand and maximize the value of solar panels on your home. Show Notes:  National Association of Realtors Green Designation Appraisal Institute Residential &amp; Commercial Valuation of Solar course Elevate Energy solar education courses for real estate agents, appraiser regulators, and appraises Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and The Appraisal Foundation's Green Lender training program Texas Association of Realtors' Texas Remodel Valuation Report Texas A&amp;M Real Estate Center's Here Comes the Sun Tierra Grande article U.S. Department of Energy PV Valuation Model 

Marc Richmond of <a href="https://www.texasgreenrealty.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Green Realty</a> and Kyle Frazier of <a href="https://freedomsolarpower.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freedom Solar Power</a> explain how to understand and maximize the value of solar panels on your home. Show Notes: <ul> <li>National Association of Realtors <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/green" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Designation</a></li> <li>Appraisal Institute <a href="http://www.myappraisalinstitute.org/education/course_descrb/Default.aspx?prgrm_nbr=844&amp;key_type=C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Residential &amp; Commercial Valuation of Solar</a> course</li> <li>Elevate Energy <a href="https://www.elevateenergy.org/value-high-performance-homes-campaign/solar-education-real-estate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solar education courses</a> for real estate agents, appraiser regulators, and appraises</li> <li>Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and The Appraisal Foundation's <a href="https://greenbizsd.org/event-2920880" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Lender</a> training program</li> <li>Texas Association of Realtors' <a href="https://www.texasrealestate.com/market-research/remodel-report/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Remodel Valuation Report</a></li> <li>Texas A&amp;M Real Estate Center's <a href="https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/articles/tierra-grande/Here-Comes-Sun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here Comes the Sun</a> Tierra Grande article</li> <li>U.S. Department of Energy <a href="https://www.pvvalue.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PV Valuation Model</a></li> </ul>

Marc Richmond, Texas Green Realty

Hunter Brown

Hunter Brown explains how his dad’s purchase of a single Budweiser truck in 1962 has become the #1 beer distributor in Austin today. Brown Distributing Company is also a leader in environmental sustainability and community support. Hunter talks to hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about the company’s efforts to reduce costs and protect the environment with LED lighting, solar power from Freedom Solar, comprehensive recycling programs, and fleet management.

Hunter Brown explains how his dad’s purchase of a single Budweiser truck in 1962 has become the #1 beer distributor in Austin today. <a href="http://www.austinbdc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brown Distributing Company</a> is also a leader in environmental sustainability and community support. Hunter talks to hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about the company’s efforts to reduce costs and protect the environment with LED lighting, solar power from <a href="https://freedomsolarpower.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freedom Solar</a>, comprehensive recycling programs, and fleet management.

Hunter Brown, Brown Distributing Company

All Things Energy – A Houston Perspective. Paul Hobby is the founding partner of Genesis Park LP, runs Texas Monthly, sits on the board of NRG, and has wide-ranging expertise on energy, media, and Texas politics. In the first of two episodes, Paul sits down with hosts Kyle Frazier, Sherren Harter, and guest host Bret Biggart from Freedom Solar Power. Their wide-ranging discussion covers Houston’s future as the Engineering (not just Energy) Capital of the World, and innovation at the intersection between water and energy. Plus, post-Harvey emergency preparedness, the net impact of fracking, the future of nuclear power in Texas, and why electric cars are the future.

All Things Energy – A Houston Perspective. Paul Hobby is the founding partner of <a href="http://www.genesis-park.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genesis Park LP</a>, runs <a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Monthly</a>, sits on the board of <a href="https://www.nrg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NRG</a>, and has wide-ranging expertise on energy, media, and Texas politics. In the first of two episodes, Paul sits down with hosts Kyle Frazier, Sherren Harter, and guest host Bret Biggart from <a href="https://freedomsolarpower.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freedom Solar Power</a>. Their wide-ranging discussion covers Houston’s future as the Engineering (not just Energy) Capital of the World, and innovation at the intersection between water and energy. Plus, post-Harvey emergency preparedness, the net impact of fracking, the future of nuclear power in Texas, and why electric cars are the future.

Paul Hobby, Part One

Peter Rehme

Peter Rehme, the founder/owner/president/CEO of Rehme Steel Windows and Doors, tells hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres about discovering a passion for the metal arts, how he transitioned his tradecraft into a successful, thriving manufacturing business that handcrafts 100% American-made products using 100% net-zero solar power, and why his sustainability initiatives help his bottom line and desire to protect the environment.

Peter Rehme, the founder/owner/president/CEO of <a href="http://rehmesteel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rehme Steel Windows and Doors</a>, tells hosts Kyle Frazier and Whitney Torres about discovering a passion for the metal arts, how he transitioned his tradecraft into a successful, thriving manufacturing business that handcrafts 100% American-made products using 100% net-zero solar power, and why his sustainability initiatives help his bottom line and desire to protect the environment.

Peter Rehme, Rehme Steel Windows & Doors

Will Hardeman

Sustainability, community, and the future of cars with Will Hardeman of Continental Auto Group, which runs the First Texas Honda, Austin Subaru, Mercedes-Benz of Austin, and Austin INFINITI car dealerships. Will chats with hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about growing up in the family business, how the company approaches sustainability through solar power and water conservation, and his perspective about big-picture trends in the automotive industry including electric cars such as Tesla and self-driving cars.

Sustainability, community, and the future of cars with Will Hardeman of <a href="https://www.cagaustin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continental Auto Group</a>, which runs the <a href="https://www.firsttexashonda.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First Texas Honda</a>, <a href="https://www.austinsubaru.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Subaru</a>, <a href="https://www.mercedesbenzofaustin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz of Austin</a>, and <a href="https://www.austininfiniti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin INFINITI</a> car dealerships. Will chats with hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter about growing up in the family business, how the company approaches sustainability through solar power and water conservation, and his perspective about big-picture trends in the automotive industry including electric cars such as Tesla and self-driving cars.

Will Hardeman, Continental Auto Group

Mike Haggerty

Mike Haggerty has spent almost 30 years helping to grow Thundercloud Subs into an iconic Austin sandwich shop chain that numbers 30 stores, along with co-founders John Meddaugh and Andy Cotton. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to talk about the secrets to Thundercloud's success, their sustainability efforts including solar power and zero waste compliance, and how they give back to the community through the annual Turkey Trot race and “Give 5 to Mother Earth” campaign.

Mike Haggerty has spent almost 30 years helping to grow <a href="https://thundercloud.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thundercloud Subs</a> into an iconic Austin sandwich shop chain that numbers 30 stores, along with co-founders John Meddaugh and Andy Cotton. He joins hosts Kyle Frazier and Tim Duffy to talk about the secrets to Thundercloud's success, their sustainability efforts including solar power and zero waste compliance, and how they give back to the community through the annual Turkey Trot race and “Give 5 to Mother Earth” campaign.

Mike Haggerty, Thundercloud Subs

Drew Springer

The Honorable Drew Springer, Texas House of Representatives, joins us from Muenster in far North Texas to talk about the impact of renewable energy on rural communities in the geographically sprawling Texas House District 68 that he represents. He discusses macro issues like agricultural economics and job creation as well as personal insights such as the view from the top of a wind turbine nacelle and the light pollution from wind farms. Hosts McKay Proctor and Alex Van der Colff also learn more about tax considerations for renewable energy companies through Mr. Springer's work at Ryan LLC.

The Honorable Drew Springer, Texas House of Representatives, joins us from Muenster in far North Texas to talk about the impact of renewable energy on rural communities in the geographically sprawling Texas House District 68 that he represents. He discusses macro issues like agricultural economics and job creation as well as personal insights such as the view from the top of a wind turbine nacelle and the light pollution from wind farms. Hosts McKay Proctor and Alex Van der Colff also learn more about tax considerations for renewable energy companies through Mr. Springer's work at <a href="http://ryan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan LLC</a>.

Drew Springer, Texas House of Representative

Michael Sauder

Michael Sauder explains how he came to own all six Texas Woodcraft franchises in his second career as an entrepreneur, and he shares his perspective on building a sustainable future with solar power.

Michael Sauder explains how he came to own all six Texas <a href="https://www.woodcraft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodcraft</a> franchises in his second career as an entrepreneur, and he shares his perspective on building a sustainable future with solar power.

Michael Sauder, Woodcraft and Woodtools of Texas, Ltd.

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