Best Barry Cinnamon Podcasts (2024)

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The Energy Show 12-4-24 33:46

21h ago33:46

33:46

Think it can’t happen to you? Imagine icicles forming in the shower or condensate water seeping through your ceiling—all thanks to an HVAC system that’s begging for attention. This week, the “House Whisperer” Nate Adams joins us to expose the hidden perils of skipping HVAC maintenance and how a few proactive tweaks can prevent a winter nightmare (a…

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The Energy Show 11-20-24 38:05

21h ago38:05

38:05

The first challenge with a home electrification project is determining the actual costs, savings and incentives for each step in the project. Once that’s done, the second challenge is navigating the maze of different electrification contractors (solar, batteries, EV chargers, HVAC, HPWH, insulation, etc.)Due to the magnitude of potential energy sav…

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Inside Secrets from a Pioneering Solar Financier 32:05

2d ago32:05

32:05

Ever wonder how early investors turned a hippy solar energy industry into a $100+ billion worldwide industry? On this week's episode we sit down with Gerard Reid, co-founder of Alexa Capital. Way back in 2005 he was researching PV technologies in Berlin - that’s when he realized that combining the right financing with rapid cost reductions in the s…

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Can Utilities Stop Grid Defection When Local Solar is the Low Cost Leader? 31:27

9d ago31:27

31:27

Will the future of energy be driven by massive utility solar farms or millions of local rooftop systems? John Farrell from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shares his insights on how utility monopolies are strangling local solar efforts -- especially in California -- where monopoly utilities are locking customers into sky-high rates.The conver…

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Coming Soon To A Roof Near You: Electricity Too Cheap To Meter 20:49

1M ago20:49

20:49

Nuclear power will make electricity too cheap to meter,” a prediction made in a 1954 statement from the head of the Atomic Energy Commission. 70 years later I’m predicting that electricity will be almost free, but powered from that fusion generator 93 million miles away. Sounds crazy, but rooftop solar is already generating power for $0.06/kwh — co…

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How Leading Installer Renova Recovered From Sunpower’s Bankruptcy - Part 2 37:30

1M ago37:30

37:30

In the second part of this week’s episode, we dive deeper with Vince Battaglia, CEO of Renova Energy, as he unpacks the aftermath of SunPower’s shocking collapse.First, a quick recap of Part 1: Vince shared the inspiring 18-year evolution of Renova Energy. From thriving in the heat of Coachella Valley to expanding into Arizona, he explained Renova’…

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The Revolution in Home Battery and Solar Electronics - Enphase Interview Part 2 23:58

2M ago23:58

23:58

This podcast episode, Segment 2 of our Enphase interview, delves into Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) and the rise of advanced battery technology, with Enphase at the forefront since 2008. Segment 1, released a few weeks ago, is a good listen — especially for homeowners.Raghu Belur, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Enphase, shares insi…

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The Revolution in Home Battery and Solar Electronics. An Interview with SolarEdge - Part 2 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

This podcast episode, Segment 2 of our SolarEdge interview, is for my fellow solar installers who crave the inside scoop on industry TLAs such as IRA, VPP, V2G, PCS and NBT. This is the geeky deeper dive on the latest technologies and policy perspectives from SolarEdge. Segment 1, released a few weeks ago, is a great listen for more of a customer p…

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A Solar Installer’s Nightmare: What If Your Main Supplier Goes Bankrupt? 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

What happens when your largest solar equipment supplier suddenly files for bankruptcy? And worse, they stop paying you for your ongoing projects? This is the nightmare scenario for solar installers everywhere.As the solar industry faces shifting policies, rising interest rates, and market turbulence, some companies are managing to thrive despite th…

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Sam Liccardo’s Plan To Slash Our Electricity Costs 28:53

2M ago28:53

28:53

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 enabled by politicians who lack the will to do something about it. But unlike many politicians, Sam Liccardo took action to lower electric bills when he was the Mayor of San Jose. Now, as candidate for U.S. Congress,…

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Here’s Why California’s Electricity Policy Is Broken 33:45

3M ago33:45

33:45

FINALLY, someone who actually understands our crazy-complicated electric bills! His name is Dr. Ahmad Faruqui. I’m delighted to have Ahmad join me on this week’s Energy Show to talk about energy policy -- with a particular focus on why the heck our electric bills keep going up when it’s so inexpensive to generate power with solar and wind.It helps …

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Ten Tips For The Best Home Solar and Battery System 21:55

3M ago21:55

21:55

Unfortunately, there are a few "quick buck" solar companies that take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. These ten tips will help you avoid these scam artists -- and get the best solar and battery installation for your home or business.1. Beware of the word “Free”2. Beware of TGTBT pricing and financing3. Don’t sign up on the spot4. Do not trust…

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Bernadette Del Chiaro - The Brains Behind California’s Solar Defenses 30:18

3M ago30:18

30:18

California’s clean energy future is on a collision course with profit-oriented monopoly utilities. From the Governor’s office to the California Public Utilities Commission to the Legislature, policies are being implemented that are leading to skyrocketing electric rates and record utility profits — while at the same time crushing California's rooft…

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The Revolution in Home Battery and Solar Electronics - An Interview with FranklinWH 39:41

4M ago39:41

39:41

I bet you didn’t know that the “WH” in FranklinWH stands for "Whole Home." The Jersey Boys from Franklin designed their battery system from the ground up to help people back up their whole home without adding extra batteries or expensive load shedding subpanels. This capability has made Franklin one of the best selling battery systems on the market…

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SunPower – Requiem for a Solar Leader 17:35

4M ago17:35

17:35

“SunPower” and “bankruptcy” are two words I never thought I’d see in the same sentence. But we should temper our schadenfreude. The solar industry owes SunPower and their employees tremendous gratitude. Without a doubt, our industry would be much smaller without SunPower’s early and determined leadership.So rather than dance on their potential grav…

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The Revolution in Home Battery and Solar Electronics - Enphase Interview Part 1 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

Who would have thunk that you could put a 240 volt split phase inverter on the back of every solar panel? The gurus at Enphase and Akeena did, and I've been a fan ever since their first prototypes in 2008. In fact, I still have Enphase M-190 microinverters on my San Francisco home. Time for an upgrade? Probably!Our special guest is Raghu Belur, co-…

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The Revolution in Home Battery & Solar Electronics - SolarEdge Interview Prt 1 26:06

4M ago26:06

26:06

You don’t have to be a Boomer to remember the days of simple DC wire connections to string inverters. For the most part, these times are long gone. Since 2010, module-level power electronics (MLPE) have taken over — and now, with batteries and advanced load control, solar systems have evolved into the energy focal point for homes.This Energy Show p…

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My AC Broke - Is a Heat Pump Cool? 14:52

5M ago14:52

14:52

Yes, definitely. Heat pumps are literally and figuratively cool. And without a doubt, the best time to consider installing a heat pump is when your AC (or furnace) dies.Heat pumps do double duty, providing both heating and cooling. They offer significant savings and improved comfort -- which I confirmed first hand after my old outdoor air condition…

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Save the Photons 23:06

6M ago23:06

23:06

Consider the poor photons! If your panels are dirty you are causing trillions of premature photonic deaths when they collide with dirt molecules. Please give those photons the chance to knock an electron loose from an eager semi-conductor. Instead of being converted to heat and banished to quantum hell.Save The Photons. Clean Your Solar PanelsAfter…

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5 Reasons Not To Install A Heat Pump 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

Are you sick of all the heat pump hype? Skeptical about why you should buy one right away? Don’t mind paying huge bills to your utility for methane (natural gas)? Even heat pump enthusiasts like us agree with you — they are definitely NOT for everyone.Here are five reasons why heat pumps may not be the right thing for your house:1. You don’t believ…

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Limits of Growth in the Clean Energy Industry with Jon Semingson 23:21

7M ago23:21

23:21

This week's Energy Show dives into the tumultuous landscape of the clean energy industry, painting a picture of contrasting fortunes akin to the classic “Tale of Two Cities.” On one hand, we witness a surge in demand for clean energy, driven by improving economics, lower equipment costs, and rising electric rates, alongside enticing incentives. Yet…

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Elon Musk Is Right About The SuperCharger Business 24:13

7M ago24:13

24:13

I read an avalanche of media criticism when Elon Musk fired his entire SuperCharger team a few weeks ago. In spite of all the whining, it was a good business decision for Tesla.Here’s why: expanding and running a fast charging network is a lousy business.Installation costs are high, permitting and construction delays are extensive, and revenues fro…

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40+ Successful Years in Solar and Storage 27:12

7M ago27:12

27:12

10 years in the solar and storage industry qualifies most industry veterans as a solar old timer. But there is one person who stands out as a beacon of leadership, longevity and success. Ed Murray has been heating water molecules (solar thermal), converting photons to electrons (solar PV) and saving customers money since 1978.That’s 322 dog years!E…

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Earth Day … So What? 25:57

8M ago25:57

25:57

It’s not a flippant comment or a classic jazz solo — but an existential question about the devastating trend our civilization is on due to climate change.The history of Earth Day shows how the worldwide environmental movement has evolved from concerns about in-your-face air and water pollution … to a focus on the invisible hazard of rising CO2 emis…

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Seismic Changes in the Solar and Storage Industry - Part 2 25:27

8M ago25:27

25:27

Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with Scott Sullivan, my friend and one of the best networked executives in the industry. Earthquake excitement has diminished in the New Jersey area, but seismic changes in solar continue around the country. In Part 1 we discussed what happens in the solar and storage industry — really every industry — when c…

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Seismic Changes in the Solar & Storage Industry 32:52

8M ago32:52

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Seismic changes in the solar and storage industry? Who would have thought that our friends in New Jersey would relate so viscerally? Their recent 4.8 magnitude quake in early April literally extended this metaphor across the country.Metaphors aside, the solar and storage industry is changing faster now than I have ever seen:* Electric rates are soa…

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Installing Solar In The Big City 31:44

8M ago31:44

31:44

March isn't just about shamrocks and leprechauns; it's also Women's History Month, highlighting the incredible contributions of women in various fields. But have you ever wondered about their role in the energy transition? In general, women are just as involved as men — not just in solar, but also in batteries, hydrogen, policy-making, electrificat…

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Questions to Ask Before Installing Solar 45:40

8M ago45:40

45:40

The Learning Curve for understanding home batteries and solar systems is steep. Your battery system education will require mastering at least twice as much jargon, TLAs (that’s Three Letter Acronyms), specifications and industry gossip than ordinary solar systems. So if you don’t want to get bamboozled by an aggressive salesperson, this week’s podc…

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What To Do When Your Solar Installer Goes Out of Business 32:43

9M ago32:43

32:43

The Utility Empire is striking back. As a result, the rooftop solar industry is experiencing its first decline in growth ever. In California alone the end of Net Metering has resulted in an 80% drop in rooftop installations and 17,000 job losses among passionate Rebel solar installers. Utilities in other states are following California’s lead, leve…

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Why Is Solar Taking Over The World? 21:23

9M ago21:23

21:23

This week we’re talking about World Domination. Domination of energy production, that is. In the re-scrambled words of the wise and infamous Dr. Evil: “Why make Gigawatts when we can make…Terrawatts!”Indeed, solar is on track to completely dominate electricity generation. Solar is growing faster than wind, nuclear and LNG ever did. Alternatives to …

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No Such Thing as Free Lunch or Free Solar 21:15

10M ago21:15

21:15

If you’re thinking about solar there’s something important you should know. It should be obvious, but just in case: there is no such thing as Free Solar.Getting solar — or a battery -- installed on your house is not cheap and certainly not free. These projects are significant construction and electrical improvements. No company will install solar o…

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Which Solar Panels Should I Buy? 32:05

10M ago32:05

32:05

It’s no surprise that this is the most common question, since the solar panels themselves are the biggest cost component of a typical rooftop system.But I’m not going to give you the single "Best Panel" answer you may be looking for. Sorry.With over 100 companies making solar panels worldwide — and vast differences in efficiency, aesthetics and rel…

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Blame California Politicians for the 28% Electric Rate Increases on 1/1/2024 11:00

11M ago11:00

11:00

As in year’s past, we in California greet the New Year with yet another electric rate increase. It’s almost impossible to believe this time — but on January 1, 2024, PG&E raised electric rates by another 28.4% according to the San Jose Mercury News.Just follow the money. Since 2017, Utilities and the IBEW spent over $111 million on politicians and …

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10 Home Energy Predictions for 2024 24:02

11M ago24:02

24:02

I’ve added electrification predictions for 2024 to my customary set of solar and storage predictions. Electrification incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are already starting to drive demand for heat pumps and electrical upgrades, just as tax credits accelerated the solar and EV markets in the past.So here I go again sticking my neck ou…

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What You Need to Know About Heat Pump Water Heaters 26:32

11M ago26:32

26:32

It’s not a matter of IF your hot water heater dies – but WHEN. According to the Department of Energy, the average lifespan of a hot water heater is 13 years. So if your hot water heater is over ten years old – or if you’re planning to electrify your home -- the time to PLAN for a Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) is NOW.Heat pump water heaters have bec…

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COP28 Realities - Now We're Really Screwed 19:56

12M ago19:56

19:56

The goal to cap global warming to 1.5C is just a pipe dream. At the rate the earth is warming we’ll hit that threshold in 2026 or sooner. And since our consumption of fossil fuels continues to increase without any meaningful reductions of airborne CO2 concentrations, we are on pace to hit 3C by 2035.It doesn’t take a doctor to diagnose the illness:…

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I'm Electrifying! How do I upgrade My Solar System? 26:03

1y ago26:03

26:03

When you electrify your home – with a heat pump HVAC system, EV charger, induction cooktopor heat pump water heater – your demand for electricity will go up. Duh. Or as Tim Allen wouldsay: “I need more power.”Incentives as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) help reduce the upfront costs of theseelectrification upgrades. But the only way to r…

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EV Charging with Tom McCalmont 11:27

1y ago11:27

11:27

By 2035 all new cars in California will be electric. It’s an achievable goal based on lower operating costs and rapid price declines for new EVs. But the current per kwh costs of EV charging continue to increase -- and we continue to be woefully short of necessary EV charging infrastructure.I predict a massive backlash against expensive and inconve…

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Inside Scoop About Heat Pumps for Your House 26:30

1y ago26:30

26:30

Inside Scoop About Heat Pump HVAC SystemsIf you can answer these three basic questions, then don’t bother listening to this podcast. The questions are tricky, so if you're the least bit uncertain I suggest you listen to this week's riveting Energy Show episode.How can a heat pump be 300% efficient?Are gas furnaces still the most popular new heating…

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Electrical Upgrades for Home Electrification 9:28

1y ago9:28

9:28

There is one thing for certain as you electrify your house. You’ll need more electricity. Duh!But getting more electricity from the street to your house is not easy. Bizarrely, it often takes longer to do these electrical upgrades than it does to install your new all electric appliances.When — not if -- your old gas hot water heater dies, you don’t…

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IRA Incentives What's Really Available Today? 18:16

1y ago18:16

18:16

The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, became law in August 2022. It's packed with incentives across the entire value chain, including domestic manufacturing, energy-efficient products, and clean saving energy.But these fantastic incentives do not yet match the realities of what you can get today for your electrification project. The table below show…

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How To Select The Best Home Battery 19:45

1y ago19:45

19:45

Batteries were everywhere at September’s RE+ Conference in Vegas. I counted over 100 different battery company and system vendors. It was more of a battery and solar tracker show than a solar show — demonstrating the rapid evolution of these clean energy technologies.But out of a hundred batteries on the show floor, there are only half a dozen that…

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54% of New Electricity Is From Solar - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet 28:17

1y ago28:17

28:17

Proving the solar skeptics wrong, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) now expects that utilities will add 54.5 Gigawatts of solar generation capacity in 2023. And this capacity does not include 6.4 Gw of residential installations and 1.7 Gw of commercial installations expected in 2023.SIDEBAR: a Gigawatt is a billion watts of power. In…

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Solar and Storage Under New California Electric Rates 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

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HEADLINE: Higher Electric Rates and More BlackoutsUnfortunately, this is the new normal for most of the U.S. In other words: SNAFUThis situation will not change. It’s a little-known fact that utilities use our money to influence politicians to maintain their monopoly. To the tune of $18m in California just in 2022. Government regulators are suppose…

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Biggest Electrification Roadblock is Your Utility 17:27

1+ y ago17:27

17:27

Our society is moving rapidly towards electrification. Building electrification is good for the climate, good for our health, and good for our economy. We’ll all be using more electricity — it’s inevitable. Luckily, using all this extra electricity for our heating and our cars is inexpensive when you get it from rooftop solar and storage.But utilit…

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DIY Home Electrification Measures 7:13

1+ y ago7:13

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On this week’s show we’re talking about the first steps toward your home electrification project. What I call the Low Hanging Fruit. These are easy and cheap energy efficiency measures — most of which you can do yourself (DIY) or do not require any special contractors.Many people recommend starting with an energy audit of your home. However, unless…

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Heat Pump Systems with Dennis Stinson of Fujitsu 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

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More heat pumps were sold in 2022 than gas furnaces. And that was before the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) kicked in, which provides an $8,000 rebate for most heat pump installations — on top of a $2,000 federal tax credit and city/county incentives that can exceed $3,000.Heat pumps are cleaner, more efficient and less expensive than most conventio…

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Getting Started with Home Electrification 4:56

1+ y ago4:56

4:56

How would you like to reduce your home energy costs, improve your health and comfort, and at the same time do your part to improve the environment?If your answer is “yes,” then listen to this week’s Energy Show episode. If your answer is “no,” then maybe you don’t need your share of the $10,000-$40,000 incentives that are available for your home.Th…

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Lessons Learned Installing Battery Storage Systems 1:42:36

2y ago1:42:36

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Batteries are becoming an essential part of home solar systems. With solar-connected batteries, homeowners can avoid paying peak utility electricity charges. Batteries can provide backup power during blackouts. And if you’re in California, after net metering ends in April 2023, you will need batteries to avoid peak electric rates.In the old days, a…

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What's an Atmospheric River.. and Why Should I Care 12:49

2y ago12:49

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According to Wikipedia -- which has supplanted the Oxford English Dictionary and Encyclopedia Brittanica as the world’s definitive source of information -- an Atmospheric River consists of narrow bands of enhanced water vapor winds that form over the oceans.In plain English, Atmospheric Rivers are windy rainstorms that dump a huge amount of water i…

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