In this week's podcast we discuss PG&E's retirement of the E6 rate code in favor of the new 4pm - 9pm peak times. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer , Solar Harmonics, here . In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the d...
Apr 29, 2022•14 min
This week we discuss the initiatives in California that some state assembly members are trying to pass that will make solar more expensive and difficult to install. We also discuss the recent PG & E price increase and strategies for solar customers to support the # CALSSA to represent the interests of the solar industry. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar pan...
Apr 21, 2022•17 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the massive opportunity for nonprofits to tap their biggest supports to essentially gift them solar power and have most of the project supported through tax incentives. This is not tax advice and we encourage anyone considering this to check with their tax professional! About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their ho...
Apr 15, 2022•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the CA state plan that will allow homeowners that have been wronged by solar companies to help recover funds if the original solar company is no longer around. We discuss the reasons this fund is necessary and how this issue can be corrected in the future. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, ...
Apr 08, 2022•13 min
In this week's podcast we discuss how the solar industry has attracted financing partners that will add 10, 20, 30+% onto the solar project in exchange for lower than reasonable unsecured loan interest rates. Still better than solar leases, these loans are getting more and more popular with clients who may not have selected those loans had they realized the very high 'points' on the loan they end up paying. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern Cal...
Mar 31, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the impact of the high cost of gasoline is having on the solar industry and how $7 per gallon is driving many Californians towards electric vehicles. Also, the high cost of natural gas is driving the same Californians towards electric heat pumps. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. Y...
Mar 25, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss a potential 'benevolent' financing opportunity for nonprofits that may want to consider before going solar. In general, a high net worth supporter of a nonprofit can purchase the solar for the nonprofit, assume the tax benefits and then gift the solar to the nonprofit in 7 years. We strongly urge any nonprofit or other person considering this financing arrangement to discuss this with their tax professional. But it is a great way for nonprofits to maximize the b...
Mar 11, 2022•13 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the new solar project in Merced that plans to cover a canal with solar panels. We discuss the potential of floating solar arrays for lakes, reservoirs and the #CaliforniaAqueduct. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment ins...
Mar 04, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss California's initiatives to encourage solar power by increasing electricity pricing, increasing gasoline prices and natural gas skyrocketing costs all pushing residents to all-electric power, and therefore solar power. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website...
Feb 24, 2022•13 min
In this week's podcast we discuss in detail how the phase out of the 3G cellular network is affecting the solar industry and what clients can do to continue to monitor their systems even after the 3G cell monitors become extinct. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar ener...
Feb 17, 2022•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the role of door knocker solicitors in the solar industry. We discuss specific examples of the door-to-door solicitation process and how this process affects the solar industry. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment insta...
Feb 11, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we review a few new Net Energy Metering updates and the next steps in the process, and what life in solar will look like if the NEM changes are approved by the #PUC. We also quickly review a financing FAQ in between the dogs barking at random times! 🐶 About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You ca...
Feb 03, 2022•13 min
In this week's podcast, we give a quick update on the current Net Energy Metering updates, and then we cover a few solar frequently asked questions that are always great to revisit. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer , Solar Harmonics, here ....
Jan 28, 2022•17 min
In this week's podcast, we discuss today's rally in San Francisco to help "Save Solar". The rally seemed to focus on saving jobs in the solar industry when the previous messaging was geared towards fighting NEM #NetEnergyMetering 3.0 and high access fees. Solar jobs are critical, but we can do better as an industry to help keep our solar clients satisfied for years to come. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their custome...
Jan 14, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the solar rally that is being held in LA & SF to help convince the legislature and CPUC from approving the new Net Energy Metering 3.0 program. The CA solar industry is urging every resident to help encourage the CPUC to vote pro-solar and against the utilities. https://calssa.org/calendar/2022/1/13/save-our-solar-jobs-rally About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own T...
Jan 07, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the approved NEM changes and the changes still to be approved by the #CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission). Follow #CALSSA (California Solar & Storage Association) for more updates and plans of action to protect the solar industry. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You...
Dec 17, 2021•14 min
In this week's podcast we review 4 different proposals for a client in Oregon. The proposals all have strengths and weaknesses that we review, discuss and evaluate. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer , Solar Harmonics, here . In each episode ...
Dec 10, 2021•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss how we are starting to evaluate solar proposals for customers who are not in our service area. We are testing out this service now and seeing if it sticks. We check for equipment, warranties, and financing options. So far we have helped a lot of clients help select the solar company that makes the most sense for their own situation. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “O...
Dec 02, 2021•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the future of bitcoin mining and how ViableMining.com will help make cryptocurrency mining sustainable in the present and the future. We also discuss what the heck bitcoin mining is, why it is necessary and how Viable Mining fixes a lot of the issues with mining for Bitcoin. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for the...
Nov 19, 2021•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the sentencing of the former CEO of DC Solar, who got sentenced to 30 years in prison for fraud and money laundering. The idea from DC Solar was to create mobile solar power stations that actually worked pretty well. But the founder raised a ton of money and spent that money on just about everything other than the mobile solar stations. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers t...
Nov 12, 2021•12 min
In this week's podcast, we discuss the new federal budget issues related to solar power. Surprisingly, all of the proposed changes are very beneficial for new and existing solar customers. We discuss the pros, cons, benefits and long-term effects of these changes. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out...
Nov 05, 2021•15 min
In this week's podcast, we discuss two real-life solar horror stories that are tales of caution for everyone else. The first is a solar lease + new roof + solar broker story, and the second is a broken solar panel system with an out-of-area installer with poor reviews. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can chec...
Oct 28, 2021•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent updates with the solar installer license, Net Energy Metering changes and solar in Mexico. Great to be back! About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer , Solar Harmonics, here . In each episode we discuss ...
Oct 22, 2021•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the newest Net Energy Metering proposal by the California utilities and the effects on both the commercial and residential solar markets. Please also subscribe to The California Solar & Storage Association ( CALSSA ) for more updates and support. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or far...
Sep 30, 2021•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss a couple of updates that are having big effects on the solar business - raw materials and the California Solar and Storage Association's lawsuit against the California Contractors State License Board. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar...
Sep 23, 2021•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the labor shortage in California, and how it is affecting the solar industry. We discuss potential solutions and how long the shortage should last. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer , Solar Harmonics, here ....
Sep 16, 2021•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss how we evaluate a client's electricity bill to build a solar proposal. Kilowatt hours are the base unit for solar power and we get into the calculation of solar panel production. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment inst...
Sep 03, 2021•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the new CSLB requirement to essentially invalidate the C-46 solar installer license. Now the CSLB is requiring an electrical C-10 license to install solar. It is unclear why the CSLB has moved away from its own solar installer designation, so we will see the impact of this decision very soon. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar pa...
Aug 26, 2021•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the new California Energy Commission's rule about adding solar & storage to all new buildings. This is a massive new requirement that will impact the commercial construction business from now on. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar ...
Aug 20, 2021•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the UN's newest climate change report. We discuss what impact an individual can have on climate change, & how small changes can have a big impact. We then discuss the 'incentives' we are seeing in California and elsewhere. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the...
Aug 12, 2021•14 min
