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Green Energy Futures

Hosted by David Dodge

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573

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Aug 2026

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The CKUA Radio podcast of the GreenEnergyFutures.ca series hosted by David Dodge. Inspiring stories of inspiring people building the sustainable economy of the future.

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August 21, 2026Episode 44211 min

442. AUDIO BLOG - Kyle Newman's Cost-Effective Strategies for Net Zero in Cottage Country

AUDIO BLOG - Kyle Newman of Stratton Homes in Huntsville, Ontario, avoided prescriptive green home certifications such as Passive House, instead building the most energy-efficient homes he could by cherry-picking the most cost-effective energy efficiency solutions he could find.He was looking for the best formula for building net zero homes that are so affordable he could adopt net zero ready as the minimum standard for Stratton Homes.Lo and behold, the strategy worked! We take a look at Kyle Newman's cost-effective strategies for net zero that are so affordable he now builds every Stratton Home to a minimum net zero ready standard.What we found in Ontario's Cottage Country were some amazing net zero homes that cost less in monthly expenses than a code-built home! 🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/442-kyle-newmans-cost-effective-strategies-for-net-zero-homes-in-cottage-country 🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/c6PUas150PM 🟢 CHASING NET ZERO SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7

August 19, 2026Episode 4424 min

442. Kyle Newman’s Cost-Effective Strategies for Net Zero Homes in Cottage Country

Kyle Newman of Stratton Homes in Huntsville, Ontario, avoided prescriptive green home certifications such as Passive House, instead building the most energy-efficient homes he could by cherry-picking the most cost-effective energy efficiency solutions he could find.He was looking for the best formula for building net zero homes that are so affordable he could adopt net zero ready as the minimum standard for Stratton Homes.Lo and behold, the strategy worked! We take a look at Kyle Newman's cost-effective strategies for net zero that are so affordable he now builds every Stratton Home to a minimum net zero ready standard.What we found in Ontario's Cottage Country were some amazing net zero homes that cost less in monthly expenses than a code-built home! 🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/442-kyle-newmans-cost-effective-strategies-for-net-zero-homes-in-cottage-country 🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/c6PUas150PM 🟢 CHASING NET ZERO SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7

August 14, 2026Episode 4419 min

441. VIDEO - If I Had a Hammer, I'd Build You a Net Zero Home in Cottage Country

Kyle Newman practically grew up with a hammer in his handand a deep love for nature. His dad taught him why energy-efficient homes matter. When Kyle started building his own place and homes forothers, he found it tough to meet strict standards like Passive House on atight budget. So he embraced the “Pretty Good House” idea from green buildingexpert Martin Holladay. Before long, he naturally figured out the mostbudget-friendly way to build homes that meet the CHBA Net Zero Ready Homelabel. This is the story of a dedicated net zero pioneer who nowbuilds every Stratton Home to at least net zero ready standards in Ontario’slovely Cottage Country. ❤️ Consider liking and sharing this story to bring us ever closer to the day when all homes are sustainability built, climate resilient and future proof. 🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Q1_-I37sgJw 🟢 CHASING NET ZERO SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7 #netzero #solar #energyefficiency #chasingnetzero #greenenergyfutures

August 14, 2026Episode 4414 min

441. If I Had a Hammer, I'd Build You a Net Zero Home in Cottage Country

Kyle Newman practically grew up with a hammer in his handand a deep love for nature. His dad taught him why energy-efficient homes matter. When Kyle started building his own place and homes forothers, he found it tough to meet strict standards like Passive House on atight budget. So he embraced the “Pretty Good House” idea from green buildingexpert Martin Holladay. Before long, he naturally figured out the mostbudget-friendly way to build homes that meet the CHBA Net Zero Ready Homelabel. This is the story of a dedicated net zero pioneer who nowbuilds every Stratton Home to at least net zero ready standards in Ontario’slovely Cottage Country. ❤️ Consider liking and sharing this story to bring us ever closer to the day when all homes are sustainability built, climate resilient and future proof. 🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Q1_-I37sgJw 🟢 CHASING NET ZERO SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7 #netzero #solar #energyefficiency #chasingnetzero #greenenergyfutures

July 28, 2026Episode 4406 min

440. AUDIO BLOG - A Data Geek Goes on Tour to Find Out What $330 Billion in Clean Energy Investment Looks Like

Jeremy Moorhouse is a data geek. He's been crunching the numbers on clean energy for more than a decade for organizations like the Pembina Institute, Clean Energy Canada and the International Energy Agency. He knows there's been $330 billion in clean energy investment in Canada over the last decade, but he wanted to see what this looks like on the ground. So he hopped into his Chevy Equinox EV and headed out on a cross-country tour of Canada to see 50 projects. His goal: bring back interviews, stories and photos of the people and projects and build a picture of the energy transition in Canada. 🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/440-a-data-geek-goes-on-tour-to-find-out-what-330-billion-in-clean-energy-investment-looks-like #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #solar #windpower #biofuels #canada

July 21, 2026Episode 4404 min

440. A Data Geek Goes on Tour to Fnd Out What $330 Billion in Clean Energy Investment Looks Like

Jeremy Moorhouse is a data geek. He's been crunching the numbers on clean energy for more than a decade for organizations like the Pembina Institute, Clean Energy Canada and the International Energy Agency. He knows there's been $330 billion in clean energy investment in Canada over the last decade, but he wanted to see what this looks like on the ground. So he hopped into his Chevy Equinox EV and headed out on a cross-country tour of Canada to see 50 projects. His goal: bring back interviews, stories and photos of the people and projects and build a picture of the energy transition in Canada. 🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/440-a-data-geek-goes-on-tour-to-find-out-what-330-billion-in-clean-energy-investment-looks-like #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #solar #windpower #biofuels #canada

July 15, 2026Episode 4391 min

439. AUDIO BLOG - Net Zero Tour - Amazing and Affordable

AUDIO BLOG - Affordability is the holy grail of net-zero home building, and thanks to two decades of pioneering work, Chris Williams of Avalon Master Builders in Calgary, Alberta, can now say you get net zero for zero extra dollars. Join us for a tour of these amazing net zero ready and net zero townhomes in Calgary, Alberta. A few technologies such as heat pumps have improved drastically and solar is cheap these days making net zero homes a real option today. Take a tour and see what your future home could be like. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TODAY - Don't miss a single episode of our Chasing Net Zero Series 🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/439-tour-of-an-amazing-affordable-net-zero-townhome 🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/fX6qomJDRmo 🟢 CHASING NET ZERO PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7 #netzero #energyefficiency #solar #energytransition #greenhomes #heatpumps #chasingnetzero

July 14, 20263 min

439. Net Zero Tour - Amazing and Affordable

This changes everything! Chris Williams and Avalon Master Builders spent 18 years learning and perfecting the formula for building incredibly affordable net zero homes. Today, they can say they're building net zero for zero extra dollars. Some technologies have improved dramatically, such as cold climate heat pumps, while others are way cheaper, such as solar. Today, we take a tour of the Avalon Zen Livingston Net Zero townhomes in north central Calgary to learn Avalon's secrets for building affordable net zero. Chris WIlliams shows all the features and explains why they are important. ❤️ Like, Share and Subscribe for a future with affordable net zero homes 🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/fX6qomJDRmo 🟢 BLOG: https://l1nq.com/9kfek4c 🟢 CHASING NET ZERO PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLBLbJXjojqZ-c_voZoMqSbQqlqP7Oel7 #netzero #solar #energyefficiency #electrification #chasingnetzero #greenhomes

July 14, 2026Episode 4386 min

438. AUDIO BLOG - Net Zero for Zero Dollars

Listen to our blog Avalon Master Builder is creating some of the most budget-friendly net-zero homes in Canada! Ryan Scott and Chris Williams, who are business partners in Avalon, have dedicated almost 20 years to honing their skills and finding the most cost-effective ways to build net-zero homes.Their claim to fame today? Net Zero for Zero Extra Dollars.The idea is that when you factor in the extra costs of going net-zero with mortgage insurance discounts and energy savings, your first month of expenses will be as low or lower than it would have been for a code-built home.The BIG difference is you have one of the highest-quality homes ever built that will produce tiny utility bills for the life of the home.We trace Avalon's journey to net zero, Part 3 of our Chasing Net Zero series. Could this be your future home? 🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/438-net-zero-for-zero-extra-dollars-inside-avalons-20-year-journey-to-affordable-net-zero 🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/e4WmO_QMHKs 🟢 VIDEO SHOW Ultimate Guide to Green Homes in Canada https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLAoM_IAjNjxo?season=1&sbp=CgExGgBAAUoNUFNXWktuR3NlRDhhRQ%253D%253D #netzero #solar #heatpumps #energyefficiency #greenhomes

July 7, 2026Episode 4386 min

438. Net Zero for Zero Extra Dollars - Inside Avalon's 20-year Journey to Affordable Net Zero

Avalon Master Builder is creating some of the most budget-friendly net-zero homes in Canada! Ryan Scott and Chris Williams, who are business partners in Avalon, have dedicated almost 20 years to honing their skills and finding the most cost-effective ways to build net-zero homes.Their claim to fame today? Net Zero for Zero Extra Dollars.The idea is that when you factor in the extra costs of going net-zero with mortgage insurance discounts and energy savings, your first month of expenses will be as low or lower than it would have been for a code-built home.The BIG difference is you have one of the highest-quality homes ever built that will produce tiny utility bills for the life of the home.We trace Avalon's journey to net zero, Part 3 of our Chasing Net Zero series. Could this be your future home? 🟢 BLOG: https://greenenergyfutures.ca/episode/438-net-zero-for-zero-extra-dollars-inside-avalons-20-year-journey-to-affordable-net-zero 🟢 VIDEO: https://youtu.be/e4WmO_QMHKs 🟢 VIDEO SHOW Ultimate Guide to Green Homes in Canada https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLAoM_IAjNjxo?season=1&sbp=CgExGgBAAUoNUFNXWktuR3NlRDhhRQ%253D%253D #netzero #solar #heatpumps #energyefficiency #greenhomes

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