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Climate Action Day: What Really Works to Stop Global Warming
Barry dives into what real “action” means. Using the En-Roads global climate simulator, he breaks down which solutions actually move the needle on global warming and which are just feel-good distractions. Episode Highlights: • How the En-Roads climate simulator models global warming and why we’re still on track for 3.3°C by 2100 • Why expensive “solutions” like fusion, trillion trees, and carbon capture barely move the dial • The one proven fix: putting a real price on car
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Mark & Barry Reveal the Dirty Secrets Behind Solar’s Next Big Shake-Up
The OBBB is now law in the U.S. It eliminates the 30% residential solar credit and adds restrictions for commercial systems—including many residential leases/PPAs. That means cash/loan projects effectively get ~30% pricier, while leases/PPAs face domestic content, safe harbor, and FEOC rules that affect equipment and pricing. This week, Barry sits down with Mark (CEO at a top solar + storage performance-assurance company) to unpack what contractors and homeowners should do—th
Oct 28, 20251 min read


REC’s Secret Sauce: Why Alpha Pure-RX Wins After the Tax Credit Ends
The 30% residential solar credit ends on Jan 1, 2026 but performance still wins. Barry talks with Brian Ghiglia about how REC’s Alpha Pure-RX (HJT, G12, half-cut) squeezes more energy from tight roofs, why hair-thin wiring (no hot-spot solder points) improves longevity, and how installers/homeowners can navigate 2026 with smarter financing and ops. Episode Highlights REC tech explained: HJT + G12 (210mm) + half-cut architecture; cooler operation & yield Degradation: ~0.24%/yr
Oct 19, 20251 min read
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