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EV Batteries + Solar = The New Backup Plan
Enphase co-founder Raghu Belur joins Barry Cinnamon to break down the future of solar + storage in this eye-opening episode of The...
Aug 251 min read


Solar + Battery Distributors Throw A Lifeline To Contractors
One Big Beautiful Bill just rewrote the rules for solar and battery storage in the U.S. and if you're not preparing now, you could get...
Aug 131 min read


The OBBB and the End of Solar and Battery Tax Credits — Insights From Corey Geiger, COO of Enstall
Welcome to the next episode in our continuing series examining the devastating impact on the solar industry embedded in the “One Big...
Aug 61 min read


The OBBB and the End of Solar and Battery Tax Credits — Insights From Jeff Spies at Planet Plansets
Welcome to the next episode in our continuing series examining the devastating impact on the solar industry embedded in the “ One Big...
Jul 291 min read


Surviving the 2026 Solar Storm, with Nico Johnson
Warning: The clean energy forecast for 2026 looks stormy—are you ready to weather it? In part two of our conversation with SunCast host...
Jun 253 min read


The SunCast Story, with Nico Johnson
What do the Peace Corps, Trina Solar, and 800+ podcasts have in common? One man: Nico Johnson. This week on The Energy Show , we're...
Jun 233 min read


Nick Chaset with Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy is shaking up the utility industry—one smart tentacle at a time. Nick Chaset, CEO of Octopus Energy U.S., joins us on this...
Jun 163 min read


Electrified Homes Are Simply Better Homes
Special Guest: Jeff Aalfs Ever wonder how you're supposed to navigate electrified homes, green building, sustainability, and energy...
May 23 min read


Who Knows Better – AI or Your Heat Pump Salesperson?
AI is getting smarter—answering complex questions in seconds, from heat pump efficiency to system sizing. But can it really outthink a...
Mar 31 min read


Things You Won’t Hear From Solar Sales People
How can you tell when a "solar bro" salesman is lying? When his lips are moving. It may come as a surprise, but I’m sorry to report that...
Feb 251 min read


It’s Valentine’s Day And PG&E Loves You
Patti Poppe, PG&E’s CEO, sent a literal love letter to all of her California customers. You can read it here ( or here ) , but allow me...
Feb 111 min read


Tips For The Best Home Backup System with Greg Smith - Part 2
Part 2 of our podcast with Greg Smith, author of The Battery Powered Home , goes into the intricate details of designing and installing...
Feb 41 min read


Tips For The Best Home Backup System with Greg Smith - Part 1
If you’re thinking about adding a battery to your rooftop solar system, listen to the Energy Show interview with Greg Smith.
Jan 271 min read


Solar Tax Credits: Turbocharged or Trumped?
Did you know the 30% solar tax credit that fueled the industry’s explosive growth was partly funded by a sneaky deal allowing fossil fuel...
Jan 71 min read


Will Cheap Solar and Batteries Change Clean Tech Investing?
Listen to this week's Energy Show as
we speak with Neal Dikeman on the changes happening with clean tech investing.
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Modeling Home Electrification Ain’t Easy — But Balto Energy Can Help
The first challenge with a home electrification project is determining the actual costs, savings and incentives for each step in the...
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Inside Secrets from a Pioneering Solar Financier
Ever wonder how early investors turned a hippy solar energy industry into a $100+ billion worldwide industry? On this week's episode we...
Nov 12, 20241 min read


How Leading Installer Renova Recovered From Sunpower’s Bankruptcy
Segment 2 of our interview with Vince Battaglia of Renova Energy as he unpacks the aftermath of SunPower's shocking collapse.
Oct 23, 20241 min read


A Solar Installer’s Nightmare: What If Your Main Supplier Goes Bankrupt?
An Interview with Vince Battaglia - Part 1 What happens when your largest solar equipment supplier suddenly files for bankruptcy? And...
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Sam Liccardo’s Plan To Slash Our Electricity Costs
Anyone who pays an electric bill in California knows we’re in the midst of an energy crisis. The stark reality is that this crisis is...
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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