In this week's podcast we discuss the recently approved NEM 3.0 decision by the #CPUC and how this decision affects current and future solar customers in #California. 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. Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics. In each episode ...
Dec 30, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss why solar power + electric vehicle charging a no-brainer to not only make owning an AirBnB more attractive but how solar increases the value of the property from the first day! 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. Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment ...
Dec 15, 2022•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the new program started by PG & E that will allow an electric vehicle to not only power the home in the event of a power outage but also to power the grid when the grid is maxed out. Read more at https://www.energy-storage.news/pge-launches-vehicle-to-everything-pilot-programmes-in-california-v2x/ 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...
Dec 09, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming changes in the depreciation benefit for commercial solar projects. Assuming a $100k project, the amount that is depreciable is $85k, multiplied by the federal tax rate of 21% = $17,850. Starting in 2023, that amount drops to $14,280. Make sure to consult with your tax professional if you plan to complete a commercial solar project in the next 12 months. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California ...
Dec 01, 2022•12 min
In this week's podcast we are thankful for our listeners, clients, employees, installers, and PG&E. #HappyThanksgiving! 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. Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics. In each episode we discuss questions facing people making t...
Nov 23, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss some of the implications of the proposed (still not approved) #NEM3.0 and the impacts this proposal could have on the future of solar power in #California 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. Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmo...
Nov 17, 2022•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the updates to NEM 3.0, solar in Mexico, and the first of solar trends that will continue in 2023. #CalleTeChachalaca 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. Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics. In each episode we discuss ques...
Nov 11, 2022•13 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the transition to electric heat pumps and the additional solar power that will be needed to supply the electricity for the heat pumps. Here is the link to the Mr. Cool Heat Pump in -24 degrees in North Dakota https://youtu.be/_v8vizQXwss 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. Here, you ...
Oct 27, 2022•13 min
In this week's podcast, we discuss the client's role and the solar contractor's responsibility for excessive electricity usage relative to solar 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. Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics. In each episode we discuss...
Oct 20, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest #NetEnergyMetering update and how we can plan for potential fuel shortages with # EVs and #SolarPower. 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 questi...
Oct 13, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the impact of the California heat wave on all electricity customers whether they have solar or not, and the tools for navigating the PGE.com website. PGE.com is not all that user-friendly, so we assembled this video to help navigate the PGE.com portal. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Cq4DtzvERVE 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 s...
Sep 22, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the difference between Alternate Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) backup batteries. 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 t...
Sep 15, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the new initiative by the state of California to test out covering an irrigation canal in the Turlock area with solar panels. Not only do canals have excellent solar exposure, but the solar panels can also provide electricity to the surrounding areas as well. 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, busines...
Sep 08, 2022•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the current heat wave, the impact on the grid in #California, and why solar power can help alleviate the strain and stress on the grid. We also discuss the further strain with even warmer weather and electric vehicles coming 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 panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can chec...
Sep 01, 2022•13 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the requirement of adding solar power to new Accessory Dwelling Units and how to work with the solar requirement. 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 questi...
Aug 26, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the Home Integration System for the Ford F150 Lightning EV truck, and the impact this 'vehicle to grid' backup will have on the solar, utility and battery industries. Certainly a game changer in California to be sure! 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 ...
Aug 19, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we review a recent case where a client was worn down to sign a contract that seems pretty outrageous. The client was able to cancel within the 3 day waiting period and do some research, and will get a much better system without overpaying. 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 t...
Aug 05, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent turnaround by Congressman Joe Manchin where it looks like an agreement has been reached to allow the federal tax credit to be increased to 30% back to January 1st, 2022 and for the next 10 years. Great progress and more to go! 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 ch...
Jul 28, 2022•12 min
In this week's podcast, we discuss the failure to pass the climate change bill and the potentially harmful impacts to the solar power industry and current clients. 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 w...
Jul 22, 2022•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the requirement of PG&E to have the customer's main electric service panel at least 36 inches away from the natural gas riser and meter. This mainly affects older homes, but it is still a major issue when we are trying to get a system approved through the PG&E system. We also discuss the costs of battery storage, and how these costs are climbing. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite...
Jul 15, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the current backup battery options, what is upcoming in battery storage, and the upcoming decrease in the Federal Investment Tax Credit. 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 ep...
Jul 08, 2022•17 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest rising trends in financing, and financing for solar projects in particular. With rising inflation and interest rates, solar finance companies are increasing their loan fees to artificially reduce interest rates. We discuss strategies to help work through these issues to help keep solar projects affordable and advantageous. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “...
Jun 30, 2022•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the growing trend of a type of customer that is probably not unique to the solar industry but is still a growing part of probably every business. Customer Service Vampires try to not only take advantage of just about every kindness offered by a business, but they also are never satisfied with even the most reasonable outcomes. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own The...
Jun 24, 2022•15 min
In this podcast, we discuss the latest plan from the California Contractor State Licensing Board's plan to limit the battery size that any licensed solar installer can combine with battery storage at 80-kilowatt hours. Not only does this plan not make any sense or have any justification for the change, but it will also further increase the energy gap between PG & E's ability to supply power and the demand for electricity from CA Residents. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to y...
Jun 17, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest big news in the solar industry - the suspension of solar panel tariffs for the next 2 years. We discuss the implications of the tariff rollback and what we can expect to see over the next few months. 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...
Jun 10, 2022•12 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the solar rally in San Francisco, the efforts and groups that participated and the intended outcomes for the rally. California Solar & Storage Association ( CALSSA ) 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 , S...
Jun 03, 2022•16 min
Solar + NEM Updates - In this week's podcast we discuss the new proposal from the #CPUC on Net Energy Metering, and the changes they are proposing from the last round. One of the biggest is making NEM 3.0 retroactive to all solar customers...Wow! More info on how to stand up for solar power is at this link: https://calssa.org/net-metering About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasi...
May 26, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent solar panel shortage the industry is facing and the factors that contribute to the shortage, and the plan to survive the shortage in both the short and long terms. 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 installe...
May 19, 2022•13 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the new pilot program between PG & E and General Motors to allow electric vehicles to perform as backup power to the grid in the event of an outage. This program has the potential to be a game-changer in the battery storage market and is necessary to bridge the coming energy gap between California's supply and demand for electricity. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers ...
May 12, 2022•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the electricity dilemma that is evolving in California where demand from electric vehicles and hot summers will far exceed demand by 2030, and the retirement of nuclear power facilities will create an energy gap that must be addressed, and 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 panel system for their home, business, or farm. Yo...
May 05, 2022•17 min
