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The KJ Show

Katherine Johnson

The KJ Show, featuring Dr. Katherine Johnson, will be a mix of breaking news combined with practical advice on the ways in which the energy industry will affect you and your family. Katherine will share insights on the changes in the industry drawing on her experience as a consultant in the energy efficiency industry for the past 30 years. This fast-paced show will combine energy updates with conversations with leaders in the energy efficiency community. Each show will also include a live call-in

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49:08

The KJ Show Episode 92: Climate Culture Wars

The KJ Show ·

2024/06/05

Climate change debates have become a culture war, pitting factions against each other in an increasingly hostile war of words. Quite simply, the goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has morphed into an ideological tyranny that wants to control every aspect of our lives. As one article explained, "As climate solutions and policies move from the abstract to the personal — our cars, our food and how we keep our homes warm — it has created fertile ground for anger and fear and has fanned the flames

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56:06

The KJ Show Episode 91: Is it Climate or Weather?

The KJ Show ·

2024/05/29

Climate is a complex example of a nonlinear dynamical system and is notoriously difficult to model. Multiple variables influence the weather models. And most climate scientists don't understand how clouds and water vapor affect the overall climate. But this doesn't stop climate enthusiasts from claiming that there is a scientific consensus on climate change, when there isn't. In fact, 47% of scientists disagree among themselves on whether future warming will be much if a problem.On this episode,

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56:28

The KJ Show Episode 90: Coming Clean About Renewable...

The KJ Show ·

2024/05/22

Solar and wind are viewed as critical power sources in a net zero world. But as the number of installations increases, so too do the unanticipated side effects of these power sources. Researchers recently discovered that wind turbines, especially those installed close to each other, create a "wake effect" that decreases energy production by as much as 34-38%. This variability creates a challenge for grid operators, as any imbalances could lead to devastating blackouts. And these power sources are

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54:22

The KJ Show Episode 89: Stumbling Blocks to Clean Energy

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2024/05/15

The road to a clean energy future is paved with good intentions and lots of roadblocks. A recent analysis in Anthropocene Magazine revealed that, after adjusting for inflation, a barrel of oil costs about the same as it did in the 1970s Oil Crisis. In contrast, the price of solar PV models costs 500 times less.

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56:09

The KJ Show Episode 88: Extreme Climate or Climate...

The KJ Show ·

2024/05/08

In Napa Valley, local regulators, described as an “eco mob,” are penalizing wineries for planting trees, making jam and conducting wine tastings on their own land to prevent climate change. Video game designers now include climate change “catastrophes,” so only players using renewable energy can win the game. Ironically, some environmentalists noted that a recent study by the World Bank showed that moving toward 100% solar, wind, and electric battery energy would be “just as destructive to the

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54:41

The KJ Show Episode 86: EV's Long and Winding Road

The KJ Show ·

2024/05/01

Tesla is laying off workers and major car companies can't sell EV's. Daily news stories describe the challenges that EV owners face from batteries that don't work in extreme weather conditions to rising insurance rates. On today's show Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss the ongoing challenges facing the EV industry. Are EV's going to reach their potential or will they turn into another "Edsel" for automakers? Join the conversation on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern Wednesday

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57:03

The KJ Show Episode 85:Earth Day- Celebrating...

The KJ Show ·

2024/04/24

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The holiday is now a global celebration that's sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green living. America's leading environmental historian, William Cronon of the University of Wisconsin, calls environmentalism a new religion because it offers "a complex series of moral imperatives for ethical action and judges human conduct accordingly." In other

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57:10

The KJ Show Episode 84: Geothermal Heat Pump Update

The KJ Show ·

2024/04/17

On today's show, Dr. Katherine Johnson will talk with W. Boyd Lee, VP of Strategic Planning for CKenergy Electric Cooperative. Boyd will share how the innovative ways that CKenergy is promoting geothermal heat pumps to its members. Join the conversation on The KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/). Please share your thoughts on these ideas by calling 866-451-1451 or send your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com.Sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free

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The KJ Show Episode 83: The Carbon Tax Man Cometh

The KJ Show ·

2024/04/10

A carbon tax was first proposed by an economist in 1973, with the intent to allow market forces to determine the most effective approach to reduce pollution. But, carbon taxes have morphed and evolved since the 1970s to give consumers and producers a monetary incentive to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. While several European countries have successfully adopted carbon taxes, other nations have not due to a lack of political support. Morever, the price of carbon has not led to significant

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57:20

The KJ Show Episode 81: Green Colonialism

The KJ Show ·

2024/03/27

As nations struggle to meet their climate pledges, an ugly truth has emerged. Too many renewable energy projects designed to reduce dependence on fossil fuels come at the expense of indigenous peoples. These groups manage more than one quarter of the world's land surface, yet they are rarely involved in conservation projects. Even more alarming, their rights curtailed in favor of industries who deforest land and otherwise harm the environment. Indigenous communities also regularly have their

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The KJ Show Episode 80: Back to the Future: Nuclear...

The KJ Show ·

2024/03/20

It's one of the biggest comeback stories of the decade. Nuclear energy, in multiple configurations, is now being touted as the most logical way to achieve a clean energy future. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: "Nuclear is the perfect antidote to the energy challenges facing Britain – it's green, cheaper in the long term and will ensure the UK's energy security for the long term.The emergence of new technologies, such as Small Nuclear Reactors (SMRs), offer a way to generate electricity with fewer

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56:40

The KJ Show: Episode 79: The Green Revolt Has Begun

The KJ Show ·

2024/03/13

From Washington to Warsaw, a 'greenlash' is picking up steam. In recent months, state laws restricting the use of environmental, social, and governance factors have swept across the U.S.In Europe, signs of a green political backlash have also started surfacing as businesses and citizens feel the costs of the energy transition. These technologies also create pushback from local residents because these installations spoil the landscape and disrupt local communities. Rural residents are also

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57:40

The KJ Show: Episode 78: Hot Rocks and Heat Pumps:...

The KJ Show ·

2024/03/06

Whether it's tapping energy from deep in the earth or just in your back year, geothermal energy is gaining attention as a clean energy source. Several jurisdictions are tapping into their hot springs to generate energy to power nearby cities. Homeowners are weighing the advantages of a geothermal heat pump compared to more traditional heat pumps. On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss the increased interest in hot rocks and geothermal heat pumps. She will also discuss the

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55:39

The KJ Show: Episode 77: Food Fight: The Climate...

The KJ Show ·

2024/02/28

The climate debate has spilled into our dinner tables. From farmers protesting EU regulations that have cut their profits to carbon footprint calculators, people are being urged to cut down on meat consumption and “buy local.” But on today’s show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss how these facts are misconceptions. New studies have shown that urban farms and farmers’ markets have higher carbon emissions than traditional farms and groceries. And a carbon food calculator demonstrates

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59:43

The KJ Show: Episode 76: Solar Net Metering:...

The KJ Show ·

2024/02/21

Solar net metering has been described as one of the ways to make solar power truly affordable for residential customers, but the reality isn't playing out as expected. On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will share some lessons from the field based on the experiences of two residential California solar PV homeowners. Their insights will be both informative and perhaps a bit shocking. And net metering is facing a repeal in California as the rooftop solar market is on the verge of

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The KJ Show: Episode 75: The High Cost of...

The KJ Show ·

2024/01/31

Rising energy costs in Europe have led to devastating circumstances, as citizens cannot afford to heat their homes due to rising natural gas prices. Alternative energy sources are limited, as nuclear power plants have been shut down, and solar and wind don't provide reliable power. On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss the conundrum haunting energy experts: renewable energy costs are not cost-competitive, especially when coupled with rising inflation rates and supply

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The KJ Show Episode 74: Fleeting Opportunities for EVs

The KJ Show ·

2024/01/24

Fleet electrification is a critical element of the transition from ICE to EV vehicles. 15 million EVs are expected to be part of corporate fleets in the US by 2040. Fleets from ICE vehicles are responsible for close to 25% of total GHG emissions. More than 63 million fleet vehicles in Europe account for over 20% of all vehicles. But EV fleet electrification also brings challenges, including the upfront costs of EVs. A recent Consumer Reports study found that comparing vehicles of similar size and

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The KJ Show: Episode 73: Demand Response 2.0

The KJ Show ·

2024/01/10

Demand Response (DR) programs are becoming more common for utilities to reduce energy demand during peak usage hours. They may involve reducing energy usage and shifting it to low-demand, off-peak periods. This enables utilities to supply continuous and reliable power for homes and buildings.Water heaters play an essential role in utility DR programs. On today’s show, our guest, Josh Sisson of TrickleStar, will share insights regarding how standard electric water heaters can be used in Demand

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The KJ Show: Episode 73: Demand Response 2.0

The KJ Show ·

2024/01/10

Demand Response (DR) programs are becoming more common for utilities to reduce energy demand during peak usage hours. They may involve reducing energy usage and shifting it to low-demand, off-peak periods. This enables utilities to supply continuous and reliable power for homes and buildings.Water heaters play an essential role in utility DR programs. On today’s show, our guest, Josh Sisson of TrickleStar, will share insights regarding how standard electric water heaters can be used in Demand

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55:35

The KJ Show: Episode 72: 2024 Energy Predictions

The KJ Show ·

2024/01/03

Today's show features some unbelievable "breaking news" items combined with predictions for promising new energy technologies that may gain traction in 2024. Her show will focus on some of the outrageous demands made by climate protesters, including proposed bans on human breathing. Other topics covered in today's show include predictions regarding fossil fuels' continued dominance as an energy source and an update on Ev's bumpy path to full-scale adaption. Please join the KJ Show 11 a.m. Eastern

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