E3: Energy & Efficiency With Emily
Emily Mottram 100 episodes Oct 30, 2026
E3: Energy & Efficiency with Emily is a podcast about energy-efficient home building in the cold-climate areas of New England. Host Emily Mottram connects building science, sustainability, and home construction through technical discussions and homeowner experiences. The show also shares her perspective on creating integrated homes that are comfortable, durable, and healthy to live in.
Episodes
S8E7: Making Buildings Better, One Building at a Time
S8E6: Why Better Building Starts with Better Collaboration
S8E5: Pretty Good Curriculum
S8E4: Serving Communities in a Changing Climate
S8E3 Building Enclosures with Emily
S8E2 Her Side of Mechanical with Ashley Murphree
S8E1 Building a Better Future Together
S7E12 - Jason Elmore
S7E11 - Danielle Maya
Show Notes:Website: https://peak1.law/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemaya
S7E10 - Marcela Abrach
Content in English:https://www.youtube.com/@efficientbuildhttps://www.instagram.com/efficient_build/Content in Spanish:https://www.youtube.com/@LosEfficientBuildshttps://www.instagram.com/losefficientbuilds/
S7E9 - Dr. Amy Randall
Show Notes:URL: www.shurtapespecialty.comLinkedIn: Shurtape Technologies, LLCInstagram: @shurtapetechFacebook: Shurtape Technologies, LLC
S7E8 - Travis Brungardt & Joe Cook
Show Notes:www.buildingsciencesymposium.comDates:Kansas City Sept 9th/10thPhilly Oct 7th/8thCincinnati Nov 5th/6th
S7E7 - Allyson Case Anderson
Show Notes:Website: www.integrobuilders.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysoncaseanderson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integro_builders/
S7E6 - Anneke Dunnington
Show Notes:Anneke was just featured in the June issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine in the Keep Craft Alive column, linked here: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/04/24/anneke-dunnington-carpenter
S7E5 - Sean Vo & Vanessa Wright
Show Notes:Sean Vo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanvvo/Vanessa Wright LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-wright-1831098/Levven Website:https://levven.com/Levven Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@levvencontrolsLevven TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@levvenelectronics
S7E4 - Tyler Bernier
Show Notes:Tyler Bernierwww.linkedin.com/in/tyler-bernier
S7E3 - Kali Sudbrook
Show Notes:Kali SudbrookWebsite: https://beachsideinteriorsremodeling.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalisudbrook/ Instagram: Kali the Contractor: https://www.instagram.com/kalithecontractor/Beachside Interiors Custom Gyms: https://www.instagram.com/beachsideinteriors_oc/ Built to Last Crew: https://www.instagram.com/builttolastcrew/
S7E2 - Charlotte Mustard
Show Notes:Charlotte Mustard IMWGroup.netContactUs@imwgroup.nethttps://www.instagram.com/imw_group/https://www.linkedin.com/company/imwgroup/?viewAsMember=true
S7E1 - Megan Thompson
Megan ThompsonLike many interior designers, Megan Thompson owns her design firm. She has a bachelor's degree in sustainable interior design from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Despite all the knowledge she gained in her education, she found implementing sustainability into her work frustrating. No single platform exists where all the information is easily accessible and saves you time o
S6E11 - Amlin Iqbal Eshita
Show Notes:
S6E10 - Tanya Savas
Show Notes:| Tanya Savas, CPHTCOLLECTIVE CARPENTRY+1 (778) 263-0643tanya@collectivecarpentry.comhttps://collectivecarpentry.com/https://heyzine.com/flip-book/5585825bcb.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/collective_carpentry/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collective-carpentry/posts/?feedView=allhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVtG3jO-ziI
S6E9 - Energy Consulting with Oxalis Advisors
Show Notes:https://www.oxalisadvisors.com/
S6E8 - A discussion on MOLD with Andrea Crewe
Andrea CreweCo-Founder | COOOur Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
S6E7: Build Learn Teach
https://buildequinox.com/@buildlearnteach
S6E6: Energy Raven
Show Notes:Energy RavenShannon Bloemker, CEO of Energy RavenShannon is an experienced strategist with a strong foundation in real estate and sustainable construction. Her latest venture, Energy Raven, helps homeowners improve their homes' energy use and be part of the Climate Solution. Shannon is a former investment strategist with more than 15 years of experience in real estate investment, r
S6E5: Wood Fiber Insulation Made in the USA
Show Notes:https://www.timberhp.com/Dan Edelman has been in the built environment for over 20 years, with 13 of those years inthe high performance building community. With a strong building science knowledge base,Dan educates and collaborates with architects, builders, insulation contractors and thesupply chain to better the industry with vapor permeable natural products. Increasingcomfort and dur
S6E4: Women in Construction - Sara Sadek
Show Notes:
S6E3: Women in Construction - Sophie with Energy Vanguard
Show Notes:https://www.energyvanguard.com/
S6E2: Steve DeMetrick: High Performance Construction in New England PART 2!!
Show Notes:https://www.demetrickhousewrights.com/
S6E1: Steve DeMetrick: High Performance Construction in New England
Show Notes:https://www.demetrickhousewrights.com/
S5E3 - Residential Kitchen Technology
Show Notes:https://www.chefaf.com/
S5E2: High Performance Mechanicals
Show Notes:Jaga's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaga-naJaga’s website: https://www.jaga-usa.com
S5E1.1: ZEROS - Energy Modeling Software
www.buildequinox.com/zeros
S5E1: Economics
www.buildequinox.com
S4E12: Building Your Brand
https://rootandriver.com/
S4E11: A Discussion with the Healthy Home Expert
https://www.healthyhomeexpert.com/
S4E10: Equity and Affordable Housing with Coram Houses
www.coramhouses.org
S4E9 - Talking Building Materials with LP
S4E8: PGH Book Sneak Peak Snippets
Show Notes:Caroline Blavovsky: https://www.healthyhomeexpert.com/The Pretty Good House: https://www.prettygoodhouse.org/Buy the book: https://www.tauntonstore.com/pretty-good-houseJoin us Thursday: https://www.thebsandbeershow.com/
S4E7: Metal Roofing with Todd Miller
Show Notes:Show Notes:Connect with Todd at todd.miller@isaiahindustries.comLinkedIn Learn more about the products:www.classicroof.comwww.greenamericanhome.com Todd also have an educational website at www.asktoddmiller.com And a podcast: www.construction-disruption.com
S4E6: Around the House with Eric G
Show Notes:Around The HouseEric Goranson, CKD is a Certified Kitchen Designer with the National Kitchen and Bath Association for over 20 years and has been designing since 1993. Nationally recognized as “Eric G®”, he is a syndicated 10-year home improvement radio talk show host. Eric talks with homeowners and contractors about remodeling and new construction techniques every week. He is also
S4E4 - Special Addition - How To Make Decisions and Why To Hire A Pro
Show Notes:ROBERT SWINBURNE AIAAfter a few false starts at college Bob found architecture school and it was good. Time consuming and expensive, but good. After graduation, Bob headed for the hills of Vermont, worked for several architectural firms and spent six years as a carpenter before becoming a licensed architect and starting his firm. He lives in a little house with a big barn, lots o
S4E3 - How the Media Landscape is Changing
Show Notes:Kiley Jacques joined the Fine Homebuilding team as a senior editor in spring 2018. After years spent writing for home magazines, she is thrilled to be developing the department’s design content. The annual HOUSES, Kitchens & Baths, and Downsize issues are her purview, which means her time is spent looking for projects that are remarkable not only for their aesthetic appeal but also
S4E2 - Teaching, Training and Collaboration
S4E1 - Women In Construction
S3E30: Recycling The Built Environment
Erich KrugerErich Kruger has been in the building trades since 1997 when he was teaching carpentry in Antigua, West Indies as part of the Peace Corp/Crisis Corps. In Vermont he has worked for several general contractors and on his own. In 2005 he founded the non-profit ReNew Building Materials & Salvage, and has consulted with, and later ran, the deconstruction program at 
S3E29: What is the value in HERS Ratings?
Noah Lawrence is a HERS Rater working for Building Efficiency Resources, LLC (BER), a RESNET HERS provider, quality assurance and training organization. With a degree in sustainable energy management and a background in residential construction, insulation, and energy auditing, Noah is passionate about growing the energy efficiency industry. That passion has led him to this podcast where he will b
S3E28: Women in Architecture: Katherine MacPhail
About Katherine MacPhailI believe that architects are for everyone and have made myself available to homeowners on a variety of levels. In my podcast Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven provides, I interview contractors, architects, and vendors about their expertise and homeowners about their renovation stories. I offer classes online in Home Renovation basics, Home Renovations on a budg
S3E27: Flip the script with the ladies of MPH
Maine Passive House
S3E26: The End of Disposability
Connect with Kurthttps://linktr.ee/UrbanColab
S3E25: PGH - Building Trades House
S3E24: BUILDING WRIGHT
Show Notes https://building-wright.com/ Peter Yost is the person you turn to if you want to truly understand how buildings work: their design, specification, construction, performance assessment. He brings more than 30 years experience in building, researching, teaching, writing, and consulting on high-performance buildings. His expertise ranges from construction waste management and adv
S3E23: Net Zero Stock Plans
Show Notes:Gwendolen St.Sauveur EI LEED GA, is a lifelong Vermonter and lover of everything skiing & building. Gwen received an A.S. in Architectural and Building Engineering Technology from Vermont Technical College. She returned, after a working gap, to receive a B.S. in Construction Practices and Management. Gwen has been in the construction industry for nearly a decade
S3E22: Client Interview with Blanche
S3E21: Emily's Remodel
S3E20: Architecture School & Career Advising at PSU
Show Notes:Ross Weinreb "Ross Weinreb has been an Instructor of Architecture at Penn State since 2010 and the Stuckeman School Career Adviser since 2016. In 2004 he received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech where his undergraduate thesis project investigated pop culture and its influence on recreational building typologies. In 2012 Ross received his Master of Architectur
S3E19: Ventilation with John Rockwell
Show Notes:John Rockwell BIOWhile designing and building his own low-energy, high-performance home in the lovely seaside town of Rockport, Massachusetts, architect John Rockwell became a Technical Sales Engineer with Zehnder America, the North American branch of the Swiss-based manufacturer of energy-efficient solutions for a healthy and comfortable indoor climate.Since 2014, John has de
S3E18: Interview With An Owner
Show Notes:For privacy purposes, no contact information is available for this show.
S3E17: Mark's World Part II
Show Notes:Mark WilleFollow and connect with Mark on LinkedIn, his social media outlet of choice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-build-small-casitas-wille/Or catch Mark on BS Friday’s with Dave Cooper Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/e83Uh9CYoutube: https://lnkd.in/e5zi67dFaceBook: https://lnkd.in/erNjgeKTwitch: https://lnkd.in/eDTNUQ3And on Passive House Accelerator: https://passivehouseaccelerato
S3E16: Mark's World Part I
Show Notes:Mark WilleFollow and connect with Mark on LinkedIn, his social media outlet of choice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-build-small-casitas-wille/Or catch Mark on BS Friday’s with Dave Cooper Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/e83Uh9CYoutube: https://lnkd.in/e5zi67dFaceBook: https://lnkd.in/erNjgeKTwitch: https://lnkd.in/eDTNUQ3And on Passive House Accelerator: https://passivehouseaccelerato
S3E15: Training & Educating The Next Generation
Show Notes:Connor Malloy: Professor at George Brown CollegeConnor brings a blend of design thinking, innovative sustainable building practices and a contagious enthusiasm to share new ideas with everyone around him. After 15 years of leading architectural design & residential building projects and working with diverse teams, Connor brings a unique multidisciplinary arsenal of teaching tools to
S3E14: Women In Construction: Shannon Richards
Show Notes:Shannon RichardsBorn and bred in Maine, I have been an artist and entrepreneur since I was young, and I have spent the last 20+ years in the practice of designing and building. I have manifested a life centered around creation, and I have had the privilege of being a part of producing hundreds of custom homes, commercial spaces, pieces of furniture and fixtures. I began Hay Runner
S3E13: Women In Construction: Anna Heath
Show Notes:Anna HeathProject Manager / Lead CarpenterMaine Passive House https://www.mainepassivehouse.com/
S3E12: An Afternoon With Steve Baczek Part II
Show Notes:Steve Baczekhttps://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Steven Baczek Architect is a nationally recognized architect in the design and development of custom residential structures. I am located in the Boston Massachusetts Metro Area. Whether your need is a new custom low energy Passive House (the most stringent set of building performance standards in the country), or a zero energy hom
S3E11: An Afternoon With Steve Baczek Part I
Show Notes:Steve Baczekhttps://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Steven Baczek Architect is a nationally recognized architect in the design and development of custom residential structures. I am located in the Boston Massachusetts Metro Area. Whether your need is a new custom low energy Passive House (the most stringent set of building performance standards in the country), or a zero energy hom
S3E10: PGH in Vermont
Show Notes: YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/QmA0PN7wROo Dylan Kinsey: https://www.kinseyconstruction.net/Robert Swinburne: https://www.bluetimecollaborative.com/ Size: 1,750 square feetNumber of bedrooms: 2Foundation: Full BasementFoundation insulation: 5 in. XPS (R-30) inboard—on wallsSubslab insulation: 5” EPS Foam ( R-20) Wall construction: Double 2x4 wall 12” deepWall insulation:
S3E9: Women In Architecure: Molly Bell
Show Notes:Molly Bellhttps://mbaandd.com/Born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, Molly found herself yearning to move out of state to attend College. She first moved to San Francisco to attend the University of San Francisco, where she fell in love with Architecture. Here she realized, in order to pursue her career, she needed to transfer to a school with an established architecture program; so, she
S3E8: Architecture School with another PSU Graduate
Show Notes:Austin LankfordAustin Lankford is a recent graduate from Penn State University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a residential construction minor. He now is proud to work for a custom residential architecture firm in Greenwich, CT, where their work is focused on the highest quality of traditional residential design. Austin is fortunate to have been exposed to a
S3E7: Better Construction with Sean McStay
Show NotesSean McStaySean McStay is a sales leader and podcaster who, over his 15+ year career in sales, marketing and management, has developed a passion for high performance construction. Sean is very proud to work for SIGA, a swiss family-owned company that has a vision of a world of zero energy loss buildings. Sean helped launch SIGA in Canada as its first Canadian employee and has since moved
S3E6: Managing Energy
Show Notes:Seth MansurMobile: +1-413-824-9573Email: sethmansur@gmail.comWebsite: www.sethmansur.energyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethmansurSeth Mansur is a longtime sustainability advocate, Marine Corps veteran,and has developed a deep understanding of renewable energy projects. His primary focus ishelping organizations take a proactive approach to evaluating and taking action on their energyne
S3E5: Carbon Cash Back
Show Notes:Citizens Climate LobbyEn-ROADSMaking the best of your Carbon Fee and Dividend presentations using the EN-ROADS Climate Simulator: The EN-ROADS Climate Simulator is a powerful tool which when used properly communicates how carbon pricing is an essential component of any successful climate policy. It provides third party verification in the effectiveness of carbon pricing and al
S3E4: Building Architecturally Significant Homes
Show Notes:Jake BrutonAarow BuildingUnbuildit PodcastThe Build Show NetworkJake Bruton is a builder and remodeler in Columbia Missouri. As the owner of Aarow Building for more than a decade Jake brings his education in art to energy efficient, durable, and architecturally significant homes. Growing up in a remodeling and repair business positioned him for success when building because of the vast
S3E3: Zillow Can't Smell Cat Pee
Show Notes:Megan Shayhttps://inpeakproperties.com/More than just an agent, I am an adviser, guide, and partner, helping home sellers, buyers, renters, and owners/investors to reach their goals through real estate sales and leasing. InPeak Properties offers a full range of real estate services including commercial and residential real estate sales, leasing, investment management, and more. We're ba
S3E2: Selling Building Science to Consumers
Show Notes:Lloyd Alter is Design Editor of TreeHugger.com, the world’s largest website focused on sustainability and green living. He has been a contributor to contributor to the Guardian, Corporate Knights Magazine and Azure Magazine. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Architecture and a retired member of the Ontario Association of Architects. He is a Past President of the A
S3E1: Women In Building: Kiley Jacques
Kiley Jacques is senior editor at Green Building Advisor (GBA), a sister website to Fine Homebuilding magazine that is more narrowly focused on sharing information about designing, building, and remodeling high-performance homes. She plans, creates, edits, and sources content to ensure useful information covering all aspects of green building including environmentally sensitive design, innovative
S2E45: Saying Goodbye to 2020
S2E44: Keuka Lake Net Positive Home
SHOW NOTES:Mike DeNero
S2E43: Thanksgiving Leftovers & Heroes of The Built Environment
SHOW NOTES:
S2E42: A Few Of My Favorite Things
SHOW NOTES:SHOW NOTES:Just a side note: I’m not suggesting you buy these books on Amazon, just wanted to help you figure out the exact book I was talking about.Green Studio HandbookResidential EnergyProfit FirstThe E Myth ArchitectHealthy BuildingsBig Ideas XS Small BuildingsPreFabulous + SustainableThe Building Science Podcast Breaking Down Your Business PodcastEntreArchitect Podcast
S2E41: Occupants and Indoor Air Quality
SHOW NOTES:Bo Jesperson - The Breathable Home
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