Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Ron Kamen, CEO of EarthKind Energy Consulting and host of the AWESome EarthKind Podcast. Ron's life mission is to empower everyday people to make clean energy transitions, to reduce their carbon footprint and save the money. For more than three decades, Ron has energized communities, governments, nonprofits, and businesses to increase their energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy. Ron's now building an online community of awesome, earth kind people ready to go clean and save green. Today. I've asked Ron to explain our current electricity system and the renewable energy alternatives as if we are fifth graders. And then he's also sharing tips on how you can reduce your carbon footprint and save money today. Sign up for the next free Clean Energy Demonstration.Be entered into a Sweepstakes for an LED energy-efficient light fixture. This episode is made possible by the Futon Shop. Visit hippiehavenpodcast.com/thefutonshop for natural and organic mattresses and pillows. The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 200 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. Follow along on Instagram - @hippie.ceo & @hippiehavenshop & @bestowedessentialsShop zero waste home goods at www.hippiehavenshop.comRead this podcast transcript at www.hippiehavenpodcast.com/094