In this week's podcast we discuss the beginnings of the fallout of the #NetEnergyMetering and the real time outcome of the result of the NEM 3.0 decision. 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...
Mar 29, 2024•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent temporary suspension of the County of San Mateo to require all new construction to be fully electric and the impacts this will have in #California and other communities. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purc...
Mar 14, 2024•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent move by the city of San Francisco to take over its own utilities from PG & E and the impacts of this decision. Check the article here: https://48hills.org/2024/03/after-111-years-sf-is-finally-moving-to-oust-pge-and-create-a-public-power-system/ About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California...
Mar 07, 2024•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the pro's and con's of massive solar projects from both the installer and client points of view. We also discuss the AUS rebate on #Powerwall3 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...
Mar 01, 2024•18 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest in solar news and the introduction of the #Powerwall3 to the solar market. 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 ...
Feb 23, 2024•13 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the implementation of #AB2143 for prevailing wage on solar projects, and the new bill #AB2619 from CA State Assembly member Damon Connelly https://a12.asmdc.org/ on the repeal of #NEM3.0 Action packed episode! About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own ...
Feb 16, 2024•21 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming 2024 elections and the importance local elections will have in the future of solar power. Here is a link to the Utah legislation we discussed. 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...
Feb 09, 2024•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent success of the PG & E + Sunrun Peak Power Rewards program and how that program can continue to be successful in the new #NEM3.0 environment. Credit to Solar Builder Magazine for this content - https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/results-of-sunruns-pge-peak-reward-program-from-august-to-october/ About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ...
Feb 01, 2024•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent article from TIME magazine, " The Rooftop Solar Industry Could Be On the Verge of Collapse, " and the path forward. 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 c...
Jan 26, 2024•15 min
In this week's podcast we examine some interesting developments for 2024 with commercial solar projects and #PGE rate increases. 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...
Jan 18, 2024•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the impact of the latest #SunPower financial troubles and the start of the layoffs at #Enphase 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...
Dec 22, 2023•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the new rulng by the CPUC regarding the elimination of the rate arbitrage with battery storage. 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 so...
Dec 09, 2023•14 min
In this week's podcast we examine two client scenarios post NEM 3.0. The first has solar only and the second has solar + #Powerwall backup battery. 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 ...
Nov 30, 2023•13 min
In this week's article we discuss the recent Time article that goes in depth on the hard-core solar sales process that some companies use to maximize their sales. 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 t...
Nov 25, 2023•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent Seeking Alpha article and their "Strong Sell" recommendation on #RUN and what this means for the solar industry and consumers. 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 ...
Nov 17, 2023•19 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the #SGIP rebate for batteries and the maze of pitfalls and eligibility on the way to receiving a battery rebate. 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 ...
Nov 11, 2023•17 min
In this week's podcast we touch on a variety of issues, and the main discussion is on the new Chevy Equinox EV and how it is setting the standard on pricing and features for future EVs. 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 ...
Nov 02, 2023•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss some upcoming 'scary' news in solar - #PGE rate increase and #AB2143 and the impacts on future solar projects. 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 energ...
Oct 27, 2023•13 min
In this week's podcast, we discuss solar innovation in Israel and its reliance on solar energy to create power consistently and reliably for decades at a time. 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 ...
Oct 20, 2023•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the potential elimination of the VNEM (Virtual Net Metering) and NEMA (Aggregate Net Metering) by the #CPUC and the impacts on the housing and solar industries. 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 che...
Oct 12, 2023•15 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the potential California exodus of the largest residential solar companies. Based on information from Travis Hoium - https://youtu.be/gSL84a8O7Mc?si=vQKLIwWqeCinwW1b and Barron's - https://www.barrons.com/articles/sunrun-sunnova-stocks-downgrade-8946d621 About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California , who invite their customers to “Own Their Energ...
Oct 05, 2023•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the IRS's guidance on the 30% + 10% additional tax credit on solar projects that include domestic content. 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 installe...
Sep 28, 2023•12 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the variation in solar proposals today's clients are seeing from different solar companies and how they can narrow down the options. 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 ene...
Sep 22, 2023•17 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest 'stick' from PG&E that customers are experiencing with their summer electricity bills. 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 Harm...
Sep 16, 2023•15 min
In this week's podcast we preview some of the most interesting conference sessions at the InterSolar conference in Las Vegas next week. 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 Harmonic...
Sep 08, 2023•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss an alarming trend of solar sales companies leaving their clients high and dry and what recourse those clients have in these difficult situations. 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 sola...
Aug 31, 2023•16 min
In this week's podcast we discuss the future developments in battery technology and how fast solid-state batteries will be available to solar 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. Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Sol...
Aug 25, 2023•15 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. This is one of our most popular episodes of all time, check it out! 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 sol...
Aug 20, 2023•14 min
In this week's podcast we discuss strategies and actions you can take before, during and after your solar installer decides to leave the business. 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...
Aug 11, 2023•15 min
In this week's episode we discuss how to spot if your solar installer looks like they may be going out of business due to the NEM 3.0 decision. 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 Harmonic...
Aug 04, 2023•13 min
