Common Thread - Episode 17 (Colleen Butterfield)
From Common Thread by Lunchador Podcast Network
March 21, 2026 · 1h 21m · Episode 32
About this episode
Episode 17 features an interview with Colleen Butterfield discussing her work in the green energy industry and practical ways to reduce energy consumption.
Episode 17 features an interview with Colleen Butterfield. Colleen works in the green energy industry where she helps HVAC companies adopt green technologies with the goal of making environmentally friendly energy more affordable for the consumer. The episode kicks off with a humorous discussion about insufferable LinkedIn influencers, Rory and Greg's brushes with reality television fame, and support group for people who have been abducted by aliens. The bulk of the episode focuses on Colleen's career in green energy and her pervious job working at a green energy nonprofit. The three discuss inexpensive and practical ways individuals can reduce their energy consumption, their own experiences with green energy and homeownership, and how DIY and punk rock influenced their perspectives on the environment. Mentioned in this episode: ESL ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 9TH THROUGH 20TH THE ESL ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL, THE MOST ANTICIPATED FESTIVAL IN THE REGION, WILL ONCE AGAIN EXCITE AUDIENCES WITH NEARLY 650 PERFORMANCES SEPTEMBER 9TH THROUGH 20TH . FROM COMEDY, DANCE, AND THEATRE TO JAW-DROPPING SPECTACLES ACROSS THIRTY-NINE VENUES ALL AROUND ROCHESTER. DON’T MISS AMAZING…
People in this episode
Guest: Colleen Butterfield
Topics covered
- green energy
- HVAC
- energy consumption
- DIY
- punk rock
- environment
Keywords
- LinkedIn influencers
- reality television
- alien abduction support group
- green energy nonprofit
Mentioned in this episode
Products: green technologies
Books & works: Connections
Places: ROCHESTER, ITALY, PARCEL
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