# spohn (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover spohn. Page: Feed: --- ## [EP283 AI in HVAC: Beyond the Hype With Tyler Nelson and Billy Spohn (August 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep283-ai-in-hvac-beyond-the-hype-with-tyler-nelson-and-billy-spohn-august-2026) _2026-08-14 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "This is no longer a push-pull industry. This is a thinking person's game now." "The better context you give AI, the better partner it becomes." "Ask AI to teach you how to use AI in your particular situation." Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most practical tools available to HVAC professionals—but only if it's used as a thinking partner rather than… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP283_AI_in_HVAC_Beyond_the_Hype.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP155 5 Million HERS Ratings: What This Milestone Really Means (July 2026)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep155-5-million-hers-ratings-what-this-milestone-really-means-july-2026) _2026-08-10 · RESTalk_ QUOTES from the episode: "We're not just checking boxes. We're helping builders build better homes." – Matthew Cooper "The conversation needs to shift from price per square foot to value per square foot." – Steve Byers "Professionalism, curiosity, and partnership are what make great HERS Raters." "Five million homes is impressive, but it's the quality behind those ratings that really matters."… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP155_5_Million_HERS_Ratings_What_This_Milestone_Really_Means.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [EP282 Building Better Leaders: Jane Sidebottom on Mentorship, Workforce, and the Future of HVACR (July 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep282-building-better-leaders-jane-sidebottom-on-mentorship-workforce-and-the-future-of-hvacr-july-2026) _2026-08-07 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "It's not just about features and benefits anymore. It's about the impact your products have on your customer's business." "Training teaches skills. Mentorship builds confidence." "Someone somewhere saw that we were good at something and helped us channel it." "Words matter." The HVACR industry has talked about the workforce shortage for decades—but are we finally making… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP282_Building_Better_Leaders_Jane_Sidebottom_on_Mentorship_Workforce_and_the_Future_of_HVACR.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP281 Building a Diagnostic-First HVAC Company with Derek Aarstad](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep281-building-a-diagnostic-first-hvac-company-with-derek-aarstad) _2026-07-31 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "When your HVAC system is performing at 100%, but the home isn't, the problem isn't the equipment anymore." "Our job is to be investigators first and installers second." "Homeowners don't just need to know their HVAC system. They need to know their home." "If you think I'm doing too much testing, I'd argue you're probably not doing enough." Many HVAC contractors say they… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP281_Building_a_Diagnostic-First_HVAC_Company_with_Derek_Aarstad.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP280 What 130 Million Homes Can Teach HVAC with Scott Rosenberg (June 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep280-what-130-million-homes-can-teach-hvac-with-scott-rosenberg-june-2026) _2026-07-24 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "You sell an amazing product that represents the future of home heating and cooling. But selling it, promoting it, and capturing consumers' attention is hard. At 257, we use data to help you do that more efficiently." "The best way to judge the effectiveness of machine learning and AI is by the outcome: Did I sell more at a lower cost?" "It wasn't simply having a heat pump… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP280_What_130_Million_Homes_Can_Teach_HVAC_with_Scott_Rosenberg.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP279 Curiosity, Heat Pumps, and the Details That Matter – A Conversation with Edward Louie (July 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep279-curiosity-heat-pumps-and-the-details-that-matter-a-conversation-with-edward-louie-july-2026) _2026-07-17 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "Comfort isn't just about air temperature—it's also about the temperature of everything around you." "If it's difficult to maintain, eventually it simply won't be maintained." "Stay curious about your built environment. Pay attention, ask questions, and keep learning." Edward Louie of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory joins Bill Spohn for a thoughtful discussion that… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP279_Curiosity_Heat_Pumps_and_the_Details_That_Matter__A_Conversation_with_Edward_Louie.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP154 Every Drop Counts: The Evolution of HERSH2O® (June 2026)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep154-every-drop-counts-the-evolution-of-hersh2o-june-2026) _2026-07-13 · RESTalk_ "Water efficiency is moving from a nice feature to a development necessity." "HERSH2O® helps turn water conservation into something builders can measure, verify, and communicate." "Water is a precious resource—and unlike energy, we cannot simply produce more of it." Water efficiency is becoming an increasingly important part of homebuilding, particularly in regions facing drought, rising tap fees,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP154_Every_Drop_Counts_The_Evolution_of_HERSH2O.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [EP278 From Boiler Timers to Predictive Control: Smarter Heat for Multifamily Buildings with Heather Zoberman from Entech (June 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep278-from-boiler-timers-to-predictive-control-smarter-heat-for-multifamily-buildings-with-heather-zoberman-from-entech-june-2026) _2026-07-10 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "Technology does its best work when it turns invisible problems into obvious next steps." "Most buildings are already telling us what they need. The trick is finally learning how to listen." "You can't optimize what you can't see, and old buildings have been hiding their stories in boiler rooms for decades." In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill speaks with… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP278_From_Boiler_Timers_to_Predictive_Control_Smarter_Heat_for_Multifamily_Buildings.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP277 Dirty Little Secret: Why Heat Pumps Need Deep Cleaning with Gabriel Erde-Cohen (June 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep277-dirty-little-secret-why-heat-pumps-need-deep-cleaning-with-gabriel-erde-cohen-june-2026) _2026-07-03 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "Heat pumps can't meet their promise if they're not properly maintained." "Vacuuming the filter matters, but it is not the same thing as deep cleaning the system." "If it has a coil and a fan, we can clean it." "Electrification only works as intended when the equipment keeps working as intended." In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill talks with Gabriel Erde-Cohen,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP277_Dirty_Little_Secret_Why_Heat_Pumps_Need_Deep_Cleaning_with_Gabriel_Erde-Cohen.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP276 When "Passed Inspection" Isn't Good Enough with Cy Porter (May 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep276-when-passed-inspection-isnt-good-enough-with-cy-porter-may-2026) _2026-06-26 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "Passed inspection is not the same as built correctly." "The best inspectors keep learning, because no one person masters every trade, every code, and every overlap." "Small defects do not stay small when they are hidden behind walls, ceilings, and warranty paperwork." In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn talks with Cy Porter of CYFY Home Inspections, an… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP276_When_Passed_Inspection_Isnt_Good_Enough_with_Cy_Porter.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b262nWZUWwIO) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [EP275 The Sound of Better Buildings with Kieren McCord (May 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep275-the-sound-of-better-buildings-with-kieren-mccord-may-2026) _2026-06-19 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "The tighter your envelope, the more attention you have to pay to ventilation and indoor air quality." "The acoustics of the ordinary rarely gets attention." "There's so much good work being done, so much data being collected, and oftentimes it doesn't leave the hard drive." "Noise annoyance may be one of the things people are most passionate about." In this episode of the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP275_The_Sound_of_Better_Buildings_with_Kieren_McCord.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP274 The Heat Pump Summit Is Building More Than Better Systems with Brent Davidson (May 2026)](https://buildinghvacscience.libsyn.com/ep274-the-heat-pump-summit-is-building-more-than-better-systems-with-brent-davidson-may-2026) _2026-06-12 · Building HVAC Science_ Quotes from the episode: "Stop trying to HVAC your way out of bad buildings, and your results will market themselves." "The quality work and word of mouth are real when you're doing building science-backed work with quality staff." "Come with problems you're actively trying to work on and meet others who can help you work on them." In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill welcomes back Brent… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/buildinghvacscience/EP274_The_Heat_Pump_Summit_Is_Building_More_Than_Better_Systems.mp3?dest-id=572941) ## [EP153 How Energy Codes Really Get Made, and Why Raters Should Have a Seat at the Table (May 2026)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep153-how-energy-codes-really-get-made-and-why-raters-should-have-a-seat-at-the-table-may-2026) _2026-06-08 · RESTalk_ QUOTES from the episode: "The people closest to the work often have the clearest view of what needs to change." "Codes do not become practical until field experience finds its way into the conversation." "Better data leads to better codes, and HERS® Raters are sitting on some of the most useful data in the industry." "The future of energy codes will be shaped not only in committee rooms, but also… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP153_How_Energy_Codes_Really_Get_Made_and_Why_Raters_Should_Have_a_Seat_at_the_Table.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [EP152 Powering ENERGY STAR Multifamily in the Southwest: SRP & Copa Health's Blueprint for High-Performance Housing (April 2026)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep152-powering-energy-star-multifamily-in-the-southwest-srp-amp-copa-healths-blueprint-for-high-performance-housing-april-2026) _2026-05-11 · RESTalk_ QUOTES from the episode: "Utilities are no longer just incentive providers. They are becoming design partners." "High performance is not a luxury in affordable housing. It is a necessity for predictable living costs." "If you want this to scale, it starts with early coordination and shared goals." In this episode of RESTalk, we head to Tempe, Arizona, where extreme heat, rising energy costs, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP152_Powering_ENERGY_STAR_Multifamily_in_the_Southwest_SRP__Copa_Healths_Blueprint_for_High-Performance_Housing.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [EP151 Emerging Leaders, Real Talk: The Future of HERS® Starts Here (March 2026)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep151-emerging-leaders-real-talk-the-future-of-hers-starts-here-march-2026) _2026-04-13 · RESTalk_ QUOTES from the episode: "You can't fix what you didn't catch early. Thoroughness upfront saves everything downstream." "It's a young industry. That's what makes it exciting, we're still shaping what it becomes." "If you don't have a reason for being in this work, it's going to be hard to stay in it." In this episode of RESTalk, Bill sits down with 2026 Emerging Leader Fellows Courtney Holland and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP151_Emerging_Leaders_Real_Talk_The_Future_of_HERS_Starts_Here.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [EP150 Women Building the Future: Voices from the RESNET® Community (March 2026)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep150-women-building-the-future-voices-from-the-resnet-community-march-2026) _2026-03-16 · RESTalk_ QUOTES from the episode: "You absolutely belong here. There are many paths into this industry, and there's room for everyone to thrive." - Cindy Zeis "Patience, facts, and science always win the day." - Sharla Riead "The future of women in building science is unlimited." - Nancy St. Hilaire In this milestone 150th episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn marks Women's History Month by highlighting the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP150_Women_Building_the_Future_Voices_from_the_RESNET_Community.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [EP149 Inside the 2026 RESNET® Conference: The Next Era of HERS® (January 2026)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep149-inside-the-2026-resnet-conference-the-next-era-of-hers-january-2026) _2026-02-09 · RESTalk_ QUOTES from the episode: "The RESNET® Conference is where experience meets fresh perspective, and that's where the real progress happens." "This isn't just another conference. It's about shaping the next era of the HERS© industry." "If you want to understand where the industry is headed, this is where the conversations are happening." In this episode of RESTalk, Bill Spohn sits down with Noah… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP149_Inside_the_2026_RESNET_Conference_The_Next_Era_of_HERS.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [EP148 A New Chapter for RESNET: A Conversation with Executive Director Shelby Gatlin (January 2026)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep148-a-new-chapter-for-resnet-a-conversation-with-executive-director-shelby-gatlin-january-2026) _2026-01-12 · RESTalk_ QUOTES from the episode: "What raters do makes the difference. Supporting them protects the credibility of the entire ecosystem." "Energy and water performance are not abstract. They are measurable, verifiable, and they matter to families." "My role is to protect what works, listen carefully, and help RESNET adapt without losing what makes it special." In the first RESTalk episode of 2026, Bill… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP148_A_New_Chapter_for_RESNET_A_Conversation_with_Executive_Director_Shelby_Gatlin.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [EP147 Best of 2025: The Year RESNET® Hit Another Gear (December 2025)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep147-best-of-2025-the-year-resnet-hit-another-gear-december-2025) _2025-12-15 · RESTalk_ In this special "Best of RESTALK 2025" episode, host Bill Spohn looks back at the ideas and conversations that defined the year across the RESNET® ecosystem. Rather than a simple highlight reel, this episode weaves four major themes that kept surfacing—from sweeping QA modernization efforts to the market forces accelerating HERS adoption to the emerging leaders reshaping the industry to the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP147_Best_of_2025_The_Year_RESNET_Hit_Another_Gear.mp3?dest-id=721263) ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6GmA6i0l9sj1) _2025-12-15 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [EP146 Beyond the Score: Market Signals, QA, and the Future of RESNET® with Steve Baden (October 2025)](https://restalk.libsyn.com/ep146-beyond-the-score-market-signals-qa-and-the-future-of-resnet-with-steve-baden-october-2025) _2025-11-10 · RESTalk_ QUOTES FROM STEVE: "The challenge isn't how far we can push efficiency—but how affordable we can make it." "Give builders a clear target and the market will respond." "It's been a hell of a ride—thanks for the memories. Now it's your turn to take it to the next level." Steve Baden tells the story of RESNET®'s early days—from Alaska's energy-code back-and-forth to a market-based framework that… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/restalk/EP146_Beyond_the_Score_Market_Signals_QA_and_the_Future_of_RESNET.mp3?dest-id=721263)