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.
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In this episode of Hi, Energy!, we learn about energy accessibility for rural communities with Jess Blackwell, Program Manager at High Sierra Energy Foundation, and Host Esteban Gast.
Jess Blackwell shares the real time priorities for residents in Inyo and Mono Counties, demonstrates how energy programs can be more inclusive for rural communities, and shares the ways we can better connect energy issues to real life concerns.
Additional Resources:
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California Energy Commission
TECH Clean California
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17 Aug 2026
Hi, Energy! Podcast 303: Climate Solutions at the Community Level
In this episode of Hi, Energy!, Host Esteban Gast is joined by Dr. Aradhna Tripati, Climate Scientist, Professor, and Founder and Director of the UCLA’s Center for Developing Leadership in Science. Together, they discuss community as a climate solution, the climate impacts we face today, and how imagination can lead to big change.
Dr. Aradhna Tripati shares stories of hope right here in Los Angeles, from taking on big oil to uncovering hidden springs, showcasing how some of the most powerful climate solutions can begin at the community level.
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.
20 Jul 2026
Hi, Energy! Podcast 302: What Your Utility Bill Isn't Telling You
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.
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