About Sustainable Sun Prairie: Conversations for a Greener Community
Presenting "Sustainable Sun Prairie: Conversations for a Greener Community," a podcast dedicated to fostering eco-conscious living and championing local sustainability initiatives right here in Sun Prairie. This new show aspires to educate, empower, and engage the community in the pursuit of sustainable practices.
Join host Rose Daily and guests Ben Stanger of Green Box Compost & Noah Bloedorn of Reap Food Group to learn about Dane County food systems.
Green Box Compost: Green Box Compost | Compost Pickup Service in Madison, WI (https://www.withgreenbox.com/)
Reap Food Group: Building a Better Food System - REAP Food Group (https://www.reapfoodgroup.org/)
5 Nov 2025
Heat Pumps 101
Heat pumps are one of the biggest game changers in home heating and cooling - they're ultra-efficient, all-electric, and the future of home comfort. But there's also some concerns around them: they don’t work in cold climates, they cost too much, and they’re too complicated. So, what’s the truth? Join host Rose Daily and guest Stephen Cavill to learn exactly how heat pumps work, separate myth from fact, and learn step-by-step tips for successfully switching to a heat pump.
Madison Home Performance: https://madisonhomeperformance.com/ (https://madisonhomeperformance.com/)
Heat Pumps 101: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-pump-systems (https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-pump-systems)
Stephen's Electric Bills: https://madisonhomeperformance.com/about-us-bpi-certified/ (https://madisonhomeperformance.com/about-us-bpi-certified/)
Home Energy Efficiency Informational Videos: https://madisonhomeperformance.com/energy-tips-videos/ (https://madisonhomeperformance.com/energy-tips-videos/)
(01:55) Role of HVAC systems
(03:06) Most common types of HVAC systems
(05:21) How do heat pumps work?
(07:39) 300-400% efficiency
(08:15) Heat pumps are just fancy air conditioners
(09:15) Myth #1: heat pumps are only for heating
(11:34) Myth #2: heat pumps don't work in cold climates
(16:10) Heat pump performance in the winter
(19:23) What about -22F?
(22:50) Myth #3: heat pumps aren't affordable
(31:13) Myth #4: heat pumps don't save any money
(34:02) 85% of HVAC replacements are driven by emergencies
(38:15) Home energy assessment & load calculation
(45:45) Top questions to ask your hvac contractor
3 Sept 2025
Art as Climate Action
Art and artists play a powerful role in raising awareness around climate change issues and solutions. Join host Rose Daily and guests Mayela Finol and Raquel Sutherland to learn how art is a force for connection, education, and transformation, and what is lost when art is left out of the climate conversation. This episode also explores how creating art together can build stronger communities, the role of storytelling in resilience, and how public art project are helping shape collective visions for a sustainable future.
(02:40) Sneak peek into an artist's life
(06:54) Strengthening communities through art
(09:38) 50 youth inspire a mural design
(11:51) Art + science = communication
(17:40) Kids are the answer to climate change
(23:22) Storytelling through art
(27:55) Giving a voice & providing a dream
(31:02) Speaking without saying a word
(33:04) Art makes climate change real & personal
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