🎙️ In this episode of the GREENROOM, we sit down with Gil Rhodes – engineer, trainer, and founder of AGR Electrical – for one of the most technical yet practical conversations we’ve ever had.

From the origins of PowerCAD software and why it’s essential for large-scale solar design, through to the real-world challenges of AC/DC cabling, derating, switchboards, and compliance, this podcast is packed with lessons for anyone serious about solar and electrical engineering.

Expect to learn:
✅ When and why PowerCAD is needed for solar & commercial projects
✅ The biggest design mistakes that cost installers time and money
✅ How to avoid pitfalls with cable tray selection, derating, and airflow
✅ What it takes to navigate Energex/Ergon standards & RPEQ requirements
✅ Gil’s career journey – from apprentice to trainer, to running his own consultancy

Whether you’re an installer looking to sharpen your design skills, an engineer aiming to stay compliant, or just someone fascinated by the nuts and bolts of megawatt-scale solar systems, this conversation delivers insights you can take straight to the field.

THE GREEN ROOM - EPISODE 10!
MATT MANSFIELD

Learn the story of Mansfield’s Nursery, a third-generation horticultural business with over 75 years of experience.
Matt Mansfield shares his journey from working in landscaping and traveling abroad to returning home and taking on the challenges of the family business.
Hear insights into the realities of running a propagation nursery, from cuttings and tissue culture through to supplying millions of plants a year. It’s a candid look at how tradition, innovation, and family intertwine in horticulture.

For those in agriculture and horticulture, this conversation explores the nuts and bolts of plant production — green roofs in Canada, citrus grafting, propagation techniques, and the rise of tissue culture as a scalable solution.
Matt also unpacks how Mansfield’s integrates sustainability into its practices, from biodegradable pots to reducing plastics, and how technology and data collection are transforming the nursery sector.
It’s a practical yet inspiring discussion for anyone passionate about plants and the systems that support them.

In this candid, engaging podcast - THE GREENROOM EPISODE 9, Gerard McAllister opens up about his journey from growing up as one of eight brothers in the Latrobe Valley to founding Assertive Marketing.

Dive into stories of his European travels, love for history, lessons in leadership, and bold career pivots—from power stations and personal training to pioneering renewable energy marketing.

This episode unpacks the psychology behind branding, the power of storytelling, and the grit needed to build a niche agency. Whether you're a small business owner, a marketer, or just love a good life story, Gerard’s wisdom will leave you inspired and entertained.