Podcast

  • June 7, 2023

    Energy Sense Podcast: Harnessing Solar Power for RVs and Van Life

    Get ready to see more solar panels on the move. More of them are popping up on campers, vans and

  • May 22, 2023

    Energy Sense Podcast: Energy Contracting and the Government

    Getting into government contracting can be intimidating. But one of the biggest keys to success might surprise you. Bowerbird Energy

  • April 6, 2023

    Energy Sense Podcast: Offshore Wind Revolution: How an East Coast Startup Is Leading the Charge in Wind Turbine Maintenance and Energy Innovation

    Kyle Mullins, the President of Virginia-based startup Coastal Wind Services, shares his journey from the Navy to cell towers to

  • March 23, 2023

    Energy Sense Podcast: How to Participate in the Energy Business Without Getting Lost in Climate Politics

    If you work in energy engineering, construction or management, you’re bound to run into the often contentious world of political

  • February 16, 2023

    Energy Sense Podcast: Indoor Environmental Quality, Microgrids and EV Charging, and Solar in Sports

    A look at indoor environmental quality with Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings — and how energy efficiency measures and IEQ

  • December 20, 2022

    A Year in Review 2022: Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings Discusses Entrepreneurship, Energy and Design-Build Construction

    It’s been a transformative year in the energy space. What were some of the highlights and challenges? And what’s on

  • November 30, 2022

    Local Sustainability: How Lynnhaven River NOW Provides Community Connection

    In this 28th episode of the Energy Sense Podcast we talk with Stacey Shiflet of Lynnhaven River NOW. Our discussion

  • October 25, 2022

    Grid Assets: Utility Scale Battery Storage and Renewables

    We’re talking battery storage with Dominion Energy’s Eric Conner, Manager Generation Projects (Generation Construction) here in Virginia. Eric oversaw the

  • October 5, 2022

    Energy Engineering: Using AI and Advanced Technology

    Guest Herbert Dwyer, CEO of EMPEQ, sits down with Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings to discuss the role of AI-powered

  • June 15, 2022

    Advanced Energy and National Security Panel Discussion: Part 2

    The U.S. advanced energy sector and its connection with national security has been sparking policy discussions and leading headlines around

  • June 14, 2022

    Advanced Energy and National Security Panel Discussion: Part 1

    The U.S. advanced energy sector and its connection with national security has been sparking policy discussions and leading headlines around

  • January 10, 2022

    Energy Contracting: Entrepreneurship, Evolution and Opportunities in the New Year with Bowerbird Energy CEO Chris Rawlings

    What’s on the horizon for energy contracting in 2022? Bowerbird Energy started as an LED lighting company eight years ago.

  • December 29, 2021

    Energy Financing: C-PACE Benefits – Retrofit and New Construction

    Guest Abby Johnson, executive director of the Virginia PACE Authority joins the Energy Sense Podcast with host Chris Rawlings. They explore the role of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy and resiliency improvements on commercial and multifamily properties.

  • September 28, 2021

    Energy Resiliency and Innovation: Smart Grid Solutions, Water Conservation and Federal Resources for Small Businesses

    Chris Rawlings, the Chief Energy Officer of Bowerbird Energy, discusses some of the opportunities in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida,

  • August 12, 2021

    Clean Energy Transition: How Public Policy Helps Shape Climate, Health and Economic Benefits

    How is policy helping shape our transition to clean energy? And how can we make sure the workforce isn’t left

  • July 28, 2021

    Energy Headlines: A Look at Infrastructure, Controlled Environment Agriculture and Other Industry Newsmakers

    We’re rounding up some of the energy issues making big headlines recently —among them the infrastructure debate, controlled environment agriculture

  • May 27, 2021

    The New Energy Workforce: What It’s Like to Transition Your Career into the Industry

    In this episode of the Energy Sense Podcast, Chris Rawlings welcomes Dane Acton, Sales Manager at Bowerbird Energy. In a

  • April 20, 2021

    Energy Monitoring: How Capturing Data Solves Real World Problems

    Host Chris Rawlings, Chief Energy Officer at VLED, discusses the power of data in the energy industry with Bryant Butler,

  • April 20, 2021

    Energy Monitoring: How Capturing Data Solves Real World Problems

    Host Chris Rawlings, Chief Energy Officer at VLED, discusses the power of data in the energy industry with Bryant Butler,

  • March 3, 2021

    School Air Quality: Ventilation, Filtration, Purification — and What to Consider for a Safer Reopening

    The pandemic has made the issue of indoor air quality front and center. When it comes to public school facilities,

  • February 9, 2021

    Green Building Design: An Architect and Builder Perspective on Energy Efficiency

    In this episode of the Energy Sense Podcast, we sit down with John White from 510 Architects. John has an

  • December 15, 2020

    Energy and Air Quality Monitoring: Bringing Simplicity and Clarity to Capturing Building Behavior Data

    Host Chris Rawlings of Veteran LED interviews guest Serene Almomen, the CEO and co-founder of Senseware. Her company is an

  • November 20, 2020

    National Security and Energy: How They Align, and Why Veterans Are Drawn to the Energy Industry

    Our energy industry and policies are closely connected to our national security. Chris Rawlings, Chief Efficiency Officer of Veteran LED,

  • November 3, 2020

    Legal Counsel Discusses Global Energy Industry: Investments, Divestments, Hydrogen, SPAC’s and more.

    On this episode of the Energy Sense Podcast, Mona Dajani, J.D, P.E, MBA, discusses the global energy industry and its’

  • August 26, 2020

    Virginia Clean Economy Act: What It Means for Business, Big Utilities and the Clean Energy Industry

    Virginia recently enacted the Virginia Clean Economy Act, transformative legislation that paves the way for Virginia to reach a goal