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The following is the first in a series of renewable energy/ sustainable living podcasts, designed to cover the systems that we showcase here at Chewonki, as well as the latest in green-tech innovation. We hope you enjoy them!

Episode 1: Living Off the Grid
This podcast follows the story of eight Chewonki Semester School students who have voluntarily made a commitment toward taking their cabin off the grid. We follow their ups and downs as they work to produce all of their own electricity for a full semester.

 

 

Episode 2: Geothermal: The Dark Horse of Renewable Energy
An in-depth explanation of geothermal heating: How it works, what is the payoff, and why more people don't know about it. Features an interview with industry expert John Logan, Regional Director of Water Energy Distributors.

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Episode 3: The Humble Home Energy Audit

A story of the oft-overlooked and always understated value of the home energy audit - why they are valuable, what the payback is, and how to use the audit information to make your home more energy efficient.

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Episode 1: Living Off the Grid

 

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"Producing our own electricity has really taught us that you should really only use the energy when you need it, which is something you don't really learn when you're on the grid. . . "

Sara, Chewonki Semester Student, from Living Off the Grid podcast