Podcasts about community solar

Community solar promises to lower energy costs while expanding access to clean power—but does it deliver? Aviv Shalgi, CEO of Solar Simplified, joins Nico to expose the hidden challenges and big opportunities in this growing market. From financing hurdles to state-by-state policy shifts, we dig into what's really happening behind the scenes. If you want the inside scoop on the future of community solar, this episode is a must-listen!Here are five key topics from the interview:1️⃣ What is Community Solar? – The surprising way renters and homeowners can benefit without installing panels.2️⃣ The Business Model Uncovered – How companies profit while offering guaranteed energy bill savings.3️⃣ Hidden Risks for Developers – Why some projects fail and what most don't see coming.4️⃣ 2025 Market Shakeup – What's driving potential industry consolidation and who will survive.5️⃣ The Future of Energy Savings – Why community solar is gaining bipartisan support and expanding nationwide.Curious? Check out the full episode!If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

Do you know about Solar Thermal energy?? I didn't, either; I've heard of solar panels, solar farms, Community Solar... but not solar thermal. Enter Dan Razumovski, of Sun Catch Solar Thermal, out of Colorado! This might be more of a business or farm purchase- they're pricy, and take up a good amount of space, but it's a newer technology- and it's very cool! It stores electricity, so that if power goes out, you can still power your home for a week!If you're interested in solar thermal, though, Dan's company will help you to fill out grant applications and apply for tax breaks for updating, which, I could be wrong, but I haven't heard that many companies offer this service.Sun Catch website to learn more is here: https://sun-catch.com/Here's a video from the company that shows the solar thermal product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkw2d-Sw4UcThey're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/suncatchltd/And on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/suncatch-ltd/You can send me messages(this is new!)!Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!)How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

In this episode of Climate Positive, hosts Gil Jenkins and Daniela Shapiro sit down with Tom Hunt, CEO, and Bret Labadie, CFO, of Pivot Energy—a Colorado-based renewable energy provider and IPP that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects. As an ECP portfolio company and Certified B Corporation, Pivot Energy seeks to leverage its renewable expertise to deliver innovative solutions that help businesses and communities achieve meaningful decarbonization. Tom and Bret discuss Pivot Energy's growth, the rapidly evolving community solar market, creative financing strategies, and the power of corporate partnerships. They also explore the expanding role of distributed solar in the clean energy transition and what lies ahead for the industry.Bios:Tom Hunt is the CEO of Pivot Energy, a role he assumed in 2019. During his tenure as CEO, the company has grown by strong multiples in revenue, income, project deployment, and number of team members. In 2021, he drove a process to bring in blue-chip firm ECP as new sponsor investors for the company, allowing for renewed pursuit of Pivot's mission of making distributed generation a key part of the fight against anthropogenic climate change. A long-time community solar market leader, Tom also currently serves as the Board Chair for the Coalition for Community Solar Access, the national community solar trade association. Prior to Pivot, he oversaw corporate development, public policy, and project construction/operations for the first national community solar developer. He has also worked as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Colorado Governor's Energy Office and as a research chemist investigating biofuels synthesis methods.Bret Labadie is the CFO of Pivot Energy and has spent the last 18 years in escalating roles within energy finance, 8 of which have been concentrated in distributed solar. In his tenure in the renewables industry, Bret has closed debt and tax equity financings for over $600 million of distributed generation solar projects and has led three separate corporate capital processes, including the latest partnership between Pivot and ECP. Bret currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Pivot Energy, where he leads all financial, strategic, project finance, and capital market-related activities for the company.Links:Pivot Energy WebsitePivot Energy on LinkedInTom Hunt on LinkedInBret Labadie on LinkedInThe Kacie Peters Community Solar GardenPress Release: Pivot Energy Secures Over $450 Million in Major Financing of Distributed Generation Portfolios from First Citizens, ATLAS SP, and HASI (November 21, 2024) Press Release: Pivot Energy Collaborates with Microsoft to Develop Up to 500 MWac of Community-Scale Solar Projects that Will Deliver Significant Benefits to Local Communities (August 8, 2024)Press Release: Rivian Partners with Pivot Energy to Build Community Solar in Illinois (May 22, 2024) Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com.

For four decades, Rebecca “Puck” Stair has built teams to tackle complex, high-profile, high-dollar projects. In 2023, she came to the New Mexico state energy office after two decades in the New Mexico film industry, where she worked as a producer and location manager on over a hundred films, television shows, commercials and other media projects, including podcasts and conferences for the Franciscan monk Father Richard Rohr. In 2020, she ran for NM Senate, and subsequently served as a policy analyst for our House of Representatives Consumer & Public Affairs Committee. For two years, Stair served as president of New Mexico's largest film crew union, IATSE Local 480. Stair graduated Cum Laude from Amherst College with a BA in English Literature, and completed some graduate study in linguistics at Georgetown University. Between championing clean-energy projects for the state, she rides horses, skis, races triathlons, and other questionable activities that require helmets. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: New Mexico Clean Energy site Atomic 66 site Rep. Andrea Romero Awarepreneurs interview Michael Poffenberger Awarepreneurs interview Kristy Drutman Awarepreneurs interview NMClimate newsletter New Mexico's Community Solar program New Mexico's Energy Transition Act Paul's Strategy Sessions Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode

Dakota Malone has been involved in the solar industry for over a decade, and his company, Community Solar Authority, partners with commercial real estate investors to increase their properties' income. This includes leasing parts of their property for passive income or generating on-site power. His company has unlocked access to over $22 million in future electricity savings. Learn more about Dakota Malone: Community Solar Authority: https://communitysolarauthority.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone/ Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/  ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/  

SolaREIT, established in 2020, specializes in providing flexible capital solutions for solar and battery energy storage real estate. By partnering with developers and landowners, SolaREIT facilitates the monetization of land assets through land purchases, lease prepayments, and land loans. Their streamlined approach and competitive pricing have enabled capital deployment for projects across 19 states, contributing to over $3.5 billion in solar and battery storage developments.Laura Pagliarulo is the Co-founder and CEO of SolaREIT, bringing over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Before founding SolaREIT in July 2020, she served as Senior Vice President of Community Solar and Energy Innovation at CleanChoice Energy, where she led initiatives to expand access to clean energy solutions. Her extensive background also includes leadership roles at SunEdison and WGL Energy, where she focused on community solar and distributed generation projects.Here are some key takeaways: How to optimize capital efficiency in solar and battery storage projects by leveraging innovative land acquisition strategies How they decide to structure their investment based on landowner and project owner perspectives Why the solar and battery storage industry demonstrates resilience and adaptability amidst legislative changes and market fluctuations When to consider long-term commitments within a company to fully understand its operations and foster personal growth How to maintain health and focus through personal habits such as outdoor exercise, mindful presence, and balanced technology use

Sarah Moon, Co-Founder of FieldWorks Power, shares her career journey and expertise in the renewable energy sector. The conversation covers:Sarah's path from studying geology to leading renewable energy initiatives at companies like Solstice Power Technologies and DSD Renewables.Strategies for community solar companies to enter and succeed in emerging markets, from policy advocacy to local community engagement.The role of lean teams and entrepreneurial spirit in driving innovation in distributed energy development.A future-focused vision for renewable energy, emphasizing accessibility, policy innovation, and economic impact.Check out FieldWorks Power at https://fieldworkspower.com/.FieldWorks Power is committed to reshaping the renewable energy landscape. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on innovation, resilience, and the future of distributed energy!Paces helps developers find and evaluate the sites most suitable for renewable development. Interested in a call with James, CEO @ Paces?

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Today on ERENEWABLE and The Green Insider podcast, episode 263 Mike discusses Community Solar with the CEO of Catalyze, Mr. Jared Haines. In this podcast Jared discussed the concept of community solar, a system that allows individuals to participate in local solar programs even if they cannot install solar panels … The post Exploring Community Solar Programs on The Green Insider Podcast appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy interviews Jared Haines, CEO and COO of Catalyze.  Catalyze is accelerating the large-scale transition to clean, renewable energy by making it easy and profitable to integrate smart energy resources into new and existing infrastructure.  Jared speaks about how Catalyze differentiates from other Independent Power Producers(“IPPs”), how the company is able to scale asset ownership, and what states they are focused on.   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.    Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.     He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.     Jared Haines Jared Haines brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience to Catalyze in his role as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Prior to his current role, Jared was Catalyze's Vice President of Project and Business Development, leading his team in co-developing and acquiring Solar and Storage opportunities across the US with a focus in the NY Metro area. Jared boasts an impressive expertise in the solar sector, co-founding Mercury Solar Systems in 2006 and overseeing several business units as the company's President before a merger in 2014 with RGS Energy. At RGS, he managed the commercial division as the Chief Revenue Officer. Jared also has experience developing the solar distributed generation team as the Head of Origination for Nextera energy, and providing Community Solar development and consulting services for solar projects as a Principal for Sol Alliance. Jared earned his bachelor's degree from Tufts University.     Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Jared Haines Website:  https://catalyze.com/ LInkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-haines-4282b66/       We would like to thank Positive Deviancy for sponsoring this episode of the podcast.   Jade Garrett, founder of Positive Deviancy, is a Power Connector for the DOE's American-Made Program. Since 2018, Positive Deviancy has helped over 400 teams access $14 million in innovation funding from the American-Made Challenges.    Email:  jade@positivedeviancy.com Website:  www.PositiveDeviancy.com/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadegarrett/    Contact Jade directly via email to get help to apply for these Energy Prizes:     Community Power Accelerator Round 3 Prize - Due  December 17th, 2024 The Community Power Accelerator R3 Prize is designed to fast-track the efforts of new, emerging, and expanding solar developers and codevelopers to grow multiple successful community-benefiting distributed solar projects. 25 teams are each awarded up to $400k.   TCU Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize - Due December 4th, 2024 The Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize encourages Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to develop student-led demonstration projects that increase their knowledge on clean energy and food sovereignty on TCU campuses. 30 TCUs can be awarded up to $250k for energy projects.    Join Reneu Energy, Positive Deviancy and the Solar Maverick Podcast for the Winter Solstice Fundraiser Celebrate the holidays with us at the Winter Solstice Fundraiser, hosted by Reneu Energy, Positive Deviancy, and the Solar Maverick Podcast. This special evening will take place on Wednesday, December 4th, from 6 PM to 10 PM at Hudson Hall in Jersey City, NJ. We'll also be raising funds for the Let's Share the Sun Foundation, which aids impoverished communities in harnessing solar energy.  Event Highlights: Venue: Hudson Hall, a Czech biergarten and smokehouse co-owned by Benoy, CEO of Reneu Energy. Time: 6 PM to 10 PM, with an open bar from 6 PM to 8 PM and delicious food throughout the evening. Tickets: Early Bird Pricing of $65 per person.  The pricing would be $75 starting on 11/27.   You can RSVP using the link provided below. Partnership with Grand Stand Sports & Memorabilia: We're excited to partner with Grand Stand Sports & Memorabilia, who will be offering sports memorabilia and experiences for sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Let's Share the Sun Foundation. Sponsorship Opportunities: If you're interested in sponsoring this event and helping make a difference, please contact us at info@reneuenergy.com.   https://www.tickettailor.com/events/reneuenergy/1448299        

What does it take to transition from aerospace to leading the nation's #1 fastest-growing community solar developer? In this episode, Catherine McLean spoke with Erica Brinker, Chief Commercial & Sustainability Officer at Chaberton Energy, about the company's 7,300% growth & its origination of 350 MW annually. Some of the company's recent work includes floating solar projects with Noria Energy & community solar projects throughout the U.S. with Pivot Energy & Prosperity Works. Erica also shared about how Chaberton is donating $5,000 per MW deployed to local communities, prioritizing pollinator habitats, & about some of toughest decisions she's had to make in her role at Chaberton. If you're a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier staff, contact Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, directly on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. If you're looking for your next role in clean energy, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. 

A Toronto based solar developer is in Cape Breton to meet with people in the East Bay and Glace Bay areas, where they're proposing community solar projects. 

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The Latino Leadership Institute based in Denver, is celebrating its tenth anniversary helping elevate and empower diverse leaders in business and beyond. Then, a court case has philanthropic organizations rethinking how they support diverse communities. Later, why aren't there more community solar gardens in Colorado? And the nation's oldest active band comes to Colorado.

In this episode, we sit down with a young and highly successful door-to-door (D2D) sales professional who's breaking the mold and earning an astounding $400K at just 22 years old! From his humble beginnings to his rise in the sales world, we dive deep into the strategies, mindset, and habits that led to this massive success.Learn More about Nic Dokman at; https://www.royaltyrenewables.com/Subscribe to our page for more home services content / resources. Book a call with us: http://calendly.com/sydneeolsen/30minOur Website: https://hookagency.com/Connect with Tim on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/invigoratedOur meme page: https://www.instagram.com/roofermemes/DIY Website / SEO guide: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaGuWc-oMSAr_vhmT-TgFkLYyC0Uikmcf&si=8-ocEQ9G5Xw2vznR#roofing #roofingcontractor #roofingmarketing #marketing #contractor #homeservices #hvac #plumbing #contractorindustry #constructionindustry #homeservicesbusiness #businessgrowth

Perch's CEO Bruce Stewart   Perch Energy is a leading community solar servicer on a mission to make renewable energy more accessible and equitable for all. We serve both solar project owners and subscribers. We offer solar developers and asset owners a suite of services to maximize ROI on their projects—including subscriber acquisition and lifecycle management, a robust technology platform, and deep policy expertise to help navigate local solar legislation and regulations. By managing the full subscriber experience for solar farm owners, Perch is able to bring electricity bill savings to the masses, from renters and homeowners to businesses, institutions, municipalities and more by connecting them to community solar projects in their area. Perch isn't just a for-profit company, we're a for-purpose company—accelerating the shift to renewables nationwide. Everyone deserves to benefit from clean energy. Everyone has a place on this Perch!   Bruce Stewart is a strategic business leader and operator with a career focused on successfully delivering business growth, transformation, and driving business results. Prior to joining Perch Energy, Bruce served as President at Direct Energy Home, and Co-President of Centrica US Holdings, where he led the successful sale of Direct Energy to NRG for $3.6B in January 2021, in addition to delivering a 33% increase in operating profit, renewed customer growth, operating cost efficiencies, 29% reduction in churn and top customer service results for the Direct Energy Home business.   Over the past 20+ years, Bruce has enjoyed building and leading great teams that have scaled businesses operating in multiple industries facing dynamic market shifts, regulatory and competitive disruption and change. Specifically, he has had the unique opportunity to develop strategy, execute transformation and drive profitable growth for companies in three different industries: (a) cable telcom/broadband/media; (b) technology/internet/mobile; and most recently, (c) the energy and home services industries. As a change agent, Bruce was an early adopter in engaging data, analytics and insights to drive day-to-day business decisions, and prioritizing customer experience. He takes pride in building and encouraging great teams within environments of continuous learning, transparency, strong communication and engagement. In addition to international experience leading teams and running P&L's in EMEA, APAC and LATAM, Bruce has a legal foundation that has underpinned nearly a hundred M&A transactions and strategic partnerships.   Bruce has been covered in leading publications on business and leadership topics including technology, mobile, broadband and energy innovation; leading customer-service focused organizations; driving ops and business transformation; M&A deals; and building strategic commercial partnerships as well as industry leading environmental sustainability initiatives within the sports industry. An active participant as a Board Member and Advisor for start-up, non-profit and public companies, Bruce has served on non-profits such as the Houston Habitat for Humanity, Project Rebirth and Comprehensive Care Center; professional and corporate boards including the Greater Houston Partnership, Collider Media, Telos Corp, Exodus/GlobalCenter, CTIA-Wireless Internet Caucus, and NCTPA. Early on, Bruce competed in the 1987 America's Cup races in Fremantle, Australia as a crew member on the Courageous Challenge US syndicate on behalf of the Yale Corinthian Yacht Club.   Topics covered: Community Solar only allowed in 20 states What is community solar? Why would someone not sign up? Day to day, what makes community solar different from paying a utility like most people? Net-metering? Community solar state programs? Which states? Why do some states not have community solar programs/laws? How can we change the community solar laws? PUCs, utilities, local, state and federal laws How does community solar make solar more accessible? Poor people – renters Controversial: Should people still have rooftop solar? -what if you move, economies of scale Can you have community solar and community choice aggregation all at once? With community solar, can subscribers get tax credits and tax benefits? Who gets tax credits? Depreciation? All of energy? Will there ever be community energy storage? EV charging? Pass renter to renter   p purposeful We're passionate about making clean energy access easier and more rewarding e entrepreneurial We're visionary disruptors, challenging the status quo, unafraid to fail forward r respectful We treat our planet, our customers and each other with humility and respect c collaborative We value each other's contributions and work inclusively to make things better h honest We communicate openly, act transparently and promote environmental justice   Reach Bruce Stewart here: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/brucestewart Perch energy Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/perchenergy Perch energy website: www.perchenergy.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean  

In this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy Podcast, we dive deep into the world of green finance with Andrew Kessler, President of the NY Green Bank. As the largest and one of the oldest green banks in the United States, the NY Green Bank has played a pivotal role in advancing clean energy initiatives across the state. Andrew shares insights on how the bank has effectively utilized its $1 billion capital to fund over $7 billion worth of sustainable infrastructure projects, while maintaining self-sustainability. Andrew discusses the challenges and opportunities in financing the energy transition, debunking common myths about green banks and explaining the critical role they play in animating private sector capital. He also highlights specific projects funded by the NY Green Bank, such as community solar, energy storage, and building decarbonization, and the significant impact these initiatives have had on New York's journey toward a greener future. Whether you're a financial professional, an energy enthusiast, or simply curious about the inner workings of green finance, this episode offers valuable insights. Finally, Andrew emphasizes the importance of public service and its intersection with private sector expertise in driving impactful change. He shares his personal journey from the private sector to leading a state-sponsored investment fund and offers advice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of sustainable finance. Tune in to learn how the NY Green Bank is leading the charge in clean energy funding and how you can be part of this transformative movement. We were pleased to host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewckessler/Visit our website: https://insidersguidetoenergy.com/

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You might think of community solar as a “Groupon for your energy bill” - you get discounted access to clean energy without needing to install solar panels, and leverage the buying power of a group purchase!Aviv Shalgi, CEO and co-founder of Solar Simplified, is dedicated to expanding the reach of community solar. Solar Simplified acts as an aggregator, linking subscribers with solar project developers. And as the industry grows, the role of aggregator plays an ever-increasing part in helping folks who ordinarily can't go solar (shade issues, don't own your home, or a myriad of other reasons) plug into the sun…virtually. How is Aviv helping change how solar is built, bought and bartered?In this episode, you'll discover:• The vital role of clear communication and building trust in advancing community solar• The need for better risk-sharing models and industry standards• How aggregators ensure the success and growth of community solar• How aggregators manage billing protocols with utilities and ensure regulatory complianceLearn how Solar Simplified fills the gap by connecting customers to community solar projects.If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 650 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalusMentioned in this episode:CPS July 2024 V2

In this episode, Chris speaks with Gary Skulnik, founder and CEO of Neighborhood Sun, a company innovating in the community solar power sector. Neighborhood Sun provides an accessible solar power solution for individuals who cannot install solar panels due to various constraints. Gary shares his journey from being a climate activist to pioneering community solar projects that allow consumers to benefit from solar energy without the need for personal installations, highlighting the company's growth and the increasing popularity of community solar.Highlights include…Community solar, saving money, and disrupting the utility industry. (3:11)Solar panel sales strategy, growth plans, and industry trends. (9:34)Neighborhood Sun's growth, profitability, and expansion in renewable energy markets. (16:21)

The League is a new podcast with my co-host David Magid! You give us 5 minutes, we give you the latest clean energy trends. Weekly Energy Briefings Episode #1 is live . Episode 2 – Jan 2024 Briefing Highlights: -NY has 2GWh of Community Solar. -Largest Storage CA Project -Midwest Community Solar Opportunity -A Lot of M&A Activity Exclusive insights from industry experts navigating the constantly changing renewable energy industry. Keeping YOU in the know and empowered, this series is your weekly power hub for the latest in project finance, renewable energy, and power generation. IF you have any questions or comments, reach out to us info@reneuenergy.com.

Minnesota's solar accessibility has skyrocketed since the passing of the Minnesota Solar Energy Jobs Act in 2013, creating clean energy opportunities for communities across the state. One such opportunity, community solar gardens, have exploded in the past ten years, adding up to 900 megawatts of solar arrays for community benefit. Learn more about community solar gardens in this episode of the Rise Up Podcast featuring Peter Lindstrom, CERTs manager of public sector & community engagement at the University of Minnesota's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships and Extension. Get Connected: Rise Up Podcast: https://www.riseupmidwest.org The Energy Fair: https://www.theenergyfair.org The MREA: https://www.midwestrenew.org Email: Info@midwestrenew.org 0:00 Peter Lindstrom Introduction 1:47 MREA Training endorsement 3:07 Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) 6:06 Metropolitan Mayors Caucus 10:13 Changes in Minnesota energy markets 13:55 Community solar subscribers 18:33 Solar garden enabling legislation 23:04 Energy storage and solar gardens 24:03 Solar on Schools program 30:03 What's still needed/magic wand solutions 34:26 Challenges and opportunities in new funding ABOUT OUR GUEST: PETER LINDSTROM Peter Lindstrom is the Manager of Public Sector & Community Engagement at the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) within the University of Minnesota's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships and Extension. With a focus on outreach and education, he leads efforts to engage local units of government, including cities, counties, townships, and school districts, in exploring approaches for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. Peter brings a wealth of experience to his role, having previously served as the mayor of Falcon Heights, MN for 10 years and represented District 10 on the Metropolitan Council. Additionally, his career includes significant leadership positions such as Assistant Director of the Center for Science, Technology & Public Policy at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School, Executive Director of SciMathMN, and Vice President of Public Affairs at the Minnesota High Tech Association.

Solstice recently partnered with ENGIE North America & Microsoft to bring up to 60% electricity savings to low-income households & nonprofits in Illinois through community solar. In this Green Light episode, Catherine spoke with the Founders of Solstice, Steph Speirs & Sandhya Murali, who met in business school at MIT after working in off-grid solar in places like India, Pakistan & Peru. Together, they have made significant progress in bridging the clean energy access gap in the U.S. Solstice's success has been due in part to their AI & machine learning models, which have helped achieve their 99% collections rate & 98% subscription rate. If you're looking for some inspiration & to learn about the latest advancements in community solar & climate equity, check out this episode.If you're a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier candidates, contact Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, directly on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. If you're looking for your next role in clean energy, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. 

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In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague is joined by Scott Tess, the Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the City of Urbana, Illinois. They discuss the 5.3 megawatt community solar project that was developed on the city's closed municipal solid waste landfill in Urbana Illinois in Central Illinois (home of the University of Illinois). This episode holds a special place in Montague's heart because the landfill was the very first solar project he walked back in 2016 when he we just getting into the PV industry full-time.Scott provides an in-depth overview of the project, explaining how the City initially identified the landfill as a potential site for solar development and went through a competitive procurement process to select a developer (TotalEnergies is the ultimate developer/owner-operator). He highlights the challenges and uncertainties they faced, such as determining the commercial viability of the site compared to open farm fields and navigating the state's incentive programs.The conversation delves into the benefits of repurposing brownfields like landfills for solar projects, including generating revenue for the City through lease payments, reducing maintenance costs, expanding access to renewable energy for low-income residents, and putting the property back on the tax rolls.Scott also shares insights into the development process, including the importance of properly locating inverters to minimize noise disturbances, the use of a ballasted racking system to avoid penetrating the landfill cap, and the potential for incorporating pollinator-friendly vegetation in the project.Scott also discusses the City's involvement in the Solarize Urbana-Champaign program, which competitively selects a single solar installer and offers bulk pricing and community education to encourage residential and small business solar adoption.Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive look at the challenges, opportunities, and benefits of developing solar projects on brownfields, as well as the role municipalities can play in supporting and promoting renewable energy initiatives within their communities.Social Media HandlesScott TessCity of Urbana Support the Show.Connect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague talks with Nate Owen, founder and CEO of Ampion, about the evolution and future of community solar. Key topics and takeaways include:- How community solar is moving beyond its roots in state-specific programs to more flexible models that can scale rapidly. Nate discusses "Community Solar 2.0" - applying the shared solar concept to larger projects over 5 MW with diverse corporate and institutional offtakers.- The huge pent-up demand from companies, municipalities, hospitals, and others to subscribe to community solar farms. Nate says the appetite is "insatiable" and likens it to "selling a slice of bread when they want 10 bakeries."- How marrying batteries with community solar creates valuable dispatchable assets. Adding storage allows solar farms to provide grid services and generate significant revenue, especially during peak summer hours.- The critical role of initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act in improving community solar economics through incentives and the ability to monetize environmental attributes.- Emerging state markets that excite Nate, like New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado. At the same time, he expresses bafflement at California's recent decision that could hinder community solar growth there.- The nitty-gritty complexities involved in making community solar work, from standardizing contracts and processes to evolving utility billing systems to working with regulators on interconnection policies and consumer protections.Though challenges remain, Nate is extremely bullish on community solar's future. He envisions an absolutely massive effort to build solar farms everywhere, seeing community-scale projects with multiple offtakers as the predominant model going forward.Social Media HandlesNate OwenAmpion Support the Show.Connect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

You can send me messages(this is new!)!This is Maine Community Solar's 2nd appearance on Grounded in Maine, and I couldn't be more thrilled!We met Tony Napolitano in the fall when he told us about Maine Community Solar and why it's a great opportunity for Mainers, and other states where there's a Community Solar farm available to utilize - this time Tony's bringing his Business Partner/Cousin John, and they're 'debating' whether trees or seas are more worthy of a donation (hint: they're BOTH worthy!) in honor of Earth Month. We talk about the benefits of having trees and ocean, and what we can do to protect them. We also, of course, talk about (Maine) Community Solar, why that's important, and how easy it is to sign up,  utilize renewable energy and get a discount on your electric bill (that's a win win WIN!)Big thanks to Maine Community Solar for spending time with me, and for their constant dedication to helping people to participate in renewable energy and getting a discount on their electricity. They welcome questions about community solar any time, because education is top priority. You can find Maine Community Solar at: https://mainecommunitysolar.org/ Watch their About Us video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Mo2qESZD8Find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/MaineCommunitySolar207And on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mainecommunitysolar/The organizations that are in the running for the donation are https://www.retree.us/ and https://www.saltwaterclassroom.com/Support the Show.Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here , or on Facebook hereYouTube channel link is here You can DM me there, post, or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com. Website for Amy's Garden Jam is www.amysgardenjam.comHow Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.comPodcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and/or check out her awesome art here: https://www.cutebutloud.com/ Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform. Learn more at www.buzzsprout.com Grounded in Maine is thrilled to be partnering with Connor Tyson to support listeners with financial coaching. Connect with Coach Connor Tyson of Progress Solutions LLC here: https://bit.ly/48eM9McYou can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine G...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy spoke about the proposed community solar legislation in California with Derek Chernow with CCSA,  Stephanie Doyle from SEIA, and Steve Campbell from Vote Solar.   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.   He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.     Derek Chernow WESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR of CCSA(“Coalition for Community Solar Access”) Derek is a highly accomplished clean energy leader. He previously served as Executive Director of the California Alternative Energy & Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA), where he led all operations for the California agency charged with financing clean energy projects to spur economic development. Before CAEATFA, he spent many years working in the California State Legislature, including in the CA Senate Budget Subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy & Transportation and as a Chief of Staff for multiple members. He also held leadership positions advocating for clean energy and environmental protection including Acting Director at the California Department of Conservation. In his spare time, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Tree Foundation.   Stephanie Doyle She is the California State Affairs Director for SEIA(“Solar Energy Industries Association”).   SEIA is the national trade association for the U.S. solar industry.   Stephanie was the regulatory Director for California for Vote Solar, Climate Policy Associate for The Nature Conservancy, and the Director of National Partnerships and Outreach for Ciizens' Climate Lobby,  She also has experience as the On Deck Climate Tech Fellow and Fellow at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute.   Steve Campbell Steve is the Regulatory Director for the West for Vote Solar.  Vote Solar is a non-profit policy advocacy organization with the mission of making solar more accessible and affordable across the United States.  He worked as Western States Policy Director at Grid Alternatives and Associate Program Manager, Energy Efficiency and Climate Action at Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Derek Chernow Website:  https://communitysolaraccess.org/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-chernow-9a358444/ CCSA Summit:  https://web.cvent.com/event/4d08858f-5aef-4a10-8340-6111b45325fd/summary   Stephanie Doyle Website:  https://www.seia.org/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieedoyle/ SEIA Events:  https://www.seia.org/events   Steve Campbell Website:  https://votesolar.org/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/allthink/ Google: California Community Solar CPUC Public Comment Proceeding No.  A.22.05.022

EGLE this week announced new grant opportunities to help address communities' barriers to clean energy access. Plus, registration is now open for Corewell Health Children's annual Walk for Miracles at the Detroit Zoo. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Aviv Shalgi, CEO and co-founder of Solar Simplified, to discuss the growing and important niche of community solar. Aviv shares his journey into entrepreneurship, starting in the advertising industry before finding his passion in the energy transition. He explains how Solar Simplified was founded in 2020 with the goal of helping people save money during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and how the team identified community solar as an opportunity to do that while also accelerating the clean energy transition.Aviv discusses the challenges that developers and asset owners face in the community solar industry, particularly around customer acquisition costs and misaligned incentives with third-party subscriber management companies. He describes how Solar Simplified has sought to address these issues by taking on more risk and responsibility themselves, shielding their partners from mistakes and losses. The conversation also covers the consumer experience, with Aviv highlighting Solar Simplified's focus on building trust and simplifying the signup and onboarding process.A key part of the discussion centers around the critical role of utilities in the community solar ecosystem. Aviv shares insights on the wide variance in utility performance, from those that make the process seamless for customers to ones that create significant challenges with late or missing bill credits.Overall, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the community solar landscape, the opportunities and challenges, and how innovative companies like Solar Simplified are working to drive the industry forward and accelerate the clean energy transition.Key TakeawaysThe growing trend towards carve-outs and mandates for low-to-moderate income participation in community solar programs.The value of data analytics and machine learning in optimizing customer acquisition, retention, and operational efficiency in the community solar space.The significant variance in utility performance when it comes to community solar bill credits and payments.Social Media HandlesAviv ShalgiSolar Simplified Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Welcome back to Experts Only Podcast! There's been a lot of excitement about unleashing a community solar market in California, and the potential to make it one of the most equitable community solar programs in the country. However, a March 4th proposed decision by the California Public Utilities Commission has put a community-solar plan backed by lawmakers, pro-solar groups, environmental-justice advocates, unions and homebuilders in jeopardy. This episode, our guest host, Scott Elias, better known as "ScottySolar," welcomes Derek Chernow from the Coalition for Community Solar Access, Matthew Freedman from The Utility Reform Network, and Alexis Sutterman from the California Environmental Justice Alliance to unpack the effort to revamp California's community solar market amidst the CPUC's proposed decision. Thank you for listening! For more information: - Comments of the Coalition for Community Solar Access on Proposed Decision Modifying Green Access Program Tariffs and Adopting a Community Renewable Energy Program: https://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Efile/G000/M527/K884/527884666.PDF - Former FERC Chair and CCSA challenge Proposed Decision on California community solar in opening comments: https://communitysolaraccess.org/news/former-ferc-chair-and-ccsa-challenge-proposed-decision-on-california-community-solar-in-opening-comments - Our Sun. Our Power. California: https://oursunourpower.com/state/california/

On Episode 106, we talk with Don Moreland of the Georgia Solar Energy Association about everything taking place at the Georgia legislature and Public Services Commission. For clean energy policy aficionados, this is a can't miss episode as we talk about community solar, solar consumer protections, integrated resource planning, and economic development. Additional resources from today's episode: Georgia Solar Energy Association: https://www.gasolar.org/ Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Jeffry Peterson, founder Dev/Hold ERP, sits down with Green.org founder Dylan Welch to share his background working in community solar, and his vision for how the industry will continue to grow and change over the next decade. Contact Jeffry on LinkedIn, or reach out through Dev/Hold ERP's website to learn more.Support the show

202. Solar Simplified | Aviv Shalgi is a serial entrepreneur, and is the CEO of an energy tech startup Solar Simplified, which is a platform that matches renters and homeowners who care about the environment and want to save money on the electricity bill with local solar farms. For more than 6 years, Aviv has been a Board Member, Mentor, and Advisor to many entrepreneurs, startups, investors, VCs, and non-profit organizations.   *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Aviv Shalgi Interview. ***   Wondering what the host is up to outside of podcasting? Then check out: https://arkansaslandbuyers.com/  

Distributed generation doesn't quite grab the headlines like utility-scale. A megawatt here, a few megawatts there pales in comparison to multi-gigawatt projects spanning thousands of acres.But Nexamp — the Boston-based community solar developer — is proving scale isn't monolithic. Bit by bit, the company has become one of the most influential developers in the country, both in deploying projects and influencing policy, with a private valuation surpassing $1 billion. That's unicorn status for a so-called small player.Episode 76 of the Factor This! podcast features Zaid Ashai, the cerebral CEO who built Nexamp into a forceful DG platform. Ashai shares his outlook for the crowded community solar market, the potential impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House, and why, now, solar is only the beginning.That's all next on Factor This!Registration is LIVE for GridTECH Connect Forum - California. Join us in Newport Beach June 24-26 for the interconnection event. We're bringing together utilities, developers, and regulators to take on one of the biggest challenges facing the energy transition. Click here to save 10% on your ticket. Join partners from PG&E, CAISO, ENGIE, AES, and more. Watch every new episode of the Factor This! podcast on the Renewable Energy World YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe while you're there!

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) explains that community solar, also known as shared solar or solar gardens, is a distributed solar energy deployment model that allows customers to buy or lease part of a larger, off-site shared solar photovoltaic (PV) system. It says community solar arrangements allow customers to enjoy advantages of solar energy without having to install their own solar energy system. The U.S. Department of Energy says community solar customers typically subscribe to—or in some cases own—a portion of the energy generated by a solar array, and receive an electric bill credit for electricity generated by their share of the community solar system. It suggests community solar can be a great option for people who are unable to install solar panels on their roofs because they are renters, or because their roofs or electrical systems aren't suited to solar. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reports 6.5 GW of community solar capacity has been installed in the U.S. through the 1st quarter of 2024. Furthermore, SEIA predicts more than 6 GW of community solar capacity will be added over the next five years. It says 41 states, plus the District of Columbia, have at least one community solar project online. “These programs are very attractive and provide a lot of benefit to a whole range of consumers,” Nate Owen, CEO and founder of Ampion, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. Ampion currently manages distributed generation projects for developers in nine states, with new states being added as more programs become active. “It's fundamentally a different way of developing energy assets,” Owen said. “These things [community solar farms] are their own asset class. They produce a very significant value because they are generally located closer to load, and so, they fortify and strengthen local distribution networks quite a bit. And right now, they are very popular—there's quite a bit of development going on in states across the country that have put programs in place.” Owen specifically mentioned Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York as states with active community solar programs. “There's a lot of activity going on in a lot of states right now,” he said. According to Owen, community solar saves customers money. “The contract structure of community solar means that, ultimately, everybody's guaranteed savings,” he said. “Nearly every community solar contract we've ever done has been provided at a percent off the value of the utility bill credit. So, at its essence, we are selling dollars' worth of utility bill credits for 90 cents, and so, you automatically save money.” Contract terms often vary from project to project and state to state. “I think residential customers these days are generally signing contracts that are at least a year, if not three or five in some cases,” explained Owen. He noted that some states, such as Maine and New York, have a statutory 90-day termination notice clause for residential customers, so it doesn't really matter how long the term is because subscribers have the right to terminate deals when they choose. In such cases, Owen said the “replaceability feature” of community solar is vital to success. “We can drop a customer and replace them—and we do,” he said.

Why don't we have more state incentives to help create smaller, less expensive solar sites for neighborhoods or businesses?

In this Green Light podcast episode, Catherine spoke with Juan Parra at Nexamp, the nation's largest community solar provider, about the company's $2B expansion plan & new, second HQ in Chicago. Juan also shared about Nexamp's purchase of 1.5 GW of American-made solar modules from Heliene - the largest ever community solar module order in history. He shared about how he transitioned from volunteering with WE ACT into a long-term career in community solar, & about the most effective strategies for engaging local communities & leveraging IRA incentives. Juan also shared about Nexamp's impactful Solar + Storage Construction Rotational Program, Solar Sunrise, which is providing members of local communities with opportunities to enter the industry & grow within Nexamp. If you're a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier candidates, contact Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, directly on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. If you're looking for your next role in clean energy, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. 

In this week's episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Steve Raeder, the founder and CEO of Summit Ridge Energy. As a leading player in the community solar market, Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) has made significant strides since its inception in 2017, deploying over $1.6 billion into clean energy assets. With a robust development pipeline of more than 2 GW, SRE will have more than 400 MW of solar PV online by the end of 2024, powering 50,000 homes and businesses. During the conversation, Steve opens up about his journey from SunEdison to founding Summit SRE. He breaks down the incredible value proposition for community solar, which offers guaranteed savings to both residential and small commercial customers while underscoring its pivotal role in the broader energy transition. Steve also discusses SRE's growth strategy. Giving his outlook on the future of the community solar market, he details how the company is positioning itself to capitalize on this sector's continued growth. Additionally, Steve talks about the company's solar panel supply partnership with Qcells, which was announced last year and is the largest domestic community solar purchase ever. He also shares insights into their innovative sustainability apprenticeship program in Chicago. Note: Summit Ridge Energy is a client of HASI. Links: Summit Ridge Energy WebsiteSummit Ridge Energy on LinkedInSummit Ridge Energy on XSteve Raeder on LinkedInPress Release: Summit Ridge Energy and Qcells Announce Largest Community Solar Partnership in the U.S (April 6, 2023)Article: Clean energy job training has started at Chicago's Sustainability Hub (Solar Power World, May 2, 2023)Summit Ridge Energy's “Bomber” Project - Nation's Largest Rooftop Community Solar ArrayPress Release: HASI and Summit Ridge Energy Expand Partnership with New 250 MW Community Solar Portfolio in Illinois and Maryland (August 29, 2023)Article: How to run your house on clean electricity, no solar panels required (Washington Post, February 8, 2023)Steve's Book Recommendation: A Sense of Urgency, by Dr. John KotterEpisode recorded January 24, 2024 Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, and Hilary at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.

In this episode, Tim Montague interviews Marc Palmer, CEO and Co-Founder of Conductor Solar, a platform that aims to accelerate commercial and community solar deals by connecting solar developers and investors to streamline project financing.  Marc is a repeat guest on the show and one of the nicest people in solar. He cut his teeth on the solar industry working for Invenergy in Chicago - one of the US's largest wind and solar developers.NOTE that there is a Clean Power Hour LIVE event featuring Marc Palmer and Nick Perugini on Feb 21, 2024: C&I Solar PPAs - Best Practices and Success Stories | Register HereAs co-founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, Marc Palmer brings extensive experience in renewable energy project finance and development to the company. With over $1.5 billion raised for clean energy projects, Marc recognized the major roadblocks to funding and building commercial and community solar projects. He founded Conductor to develop software solutions to streamline solar financing and reduce soft costs, enabling more solar projects to move forward. Marc's background in structuring and executing complex energy deals gives him valuable insight into the solar industry's needs. As CEO, he sets the strategy and vision for Conductor Solar to make commercial and community solar more accessible and affordable.Conductor Solar is a platform to accelerate your commercial and community solar deals:- Dozens of professional investors with gigawatts of project experience and billions of dollars deployed- Multiple financing options for every deal- One source for streamlined project financing- Tools for analysis and deal acceleration- Software-enabled efficiency and consistency across project typesKey topics covered in this episode:- The challenges developers face in financing commercial and community solar projects, including finding the right financing products and trusted partners.- Using Conductor's platform to get estimated PPA rates to aid initial customer conversations and filter potential deals.- Key considerations for investors in evaluating project attractiveness.Social Media HandlesMarc PalmerConductor Solar Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Pouya Najmaie discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Minnesota's community solar program, its many regulatory and legislative changes over the years, and how utility Xcel Energy has found a new way to try to suppress distributed generation.… Read More

By all accounts, community solar looks like an unstoppable force. One of the hottest clean energy sectors continues to flourish thanks to new markets and rich incentives.But it's also getting tougher. First-mover states are saturating, fueling intense competition. And those rich incentives? They're increasingly tied to serving elusive low-income customers often skeptical of promises that are too good to be true.So what's in store for community solar in 2024?Episode 74 of the Factor This! podcast features Bruce Stewart, the CEO of community solar subscriber management platform Perch Energy.Stewart maps out new markets on the way this year, breaks down the challenge of acquiring, and keeping, low-income customers, and shares the latest on the highly-anticipated reboot of California's troubled community solar program. Watch the full episode on YouTubeRegister for the GridTECH Connect Forum - Southeast event taking place in Orlando on Feb. 26 using promo code "PODCAST" to receive 10%. Take advantage of this unique opportunity for developers, utilities, and regulators to collaborate on the critical issue of interconnection. All GridTECH Connect attendees also receive complimentary access to DISTRIBUTECH International.

The demand for skilled engineering labor in renewables is skyrocketing. As the world's energy grids transition towards terawatts of renewable energy, there is an incredible need for owners and developers to outsource key components of electrical, civil, structural, geotechnical, and land survey engineering. This gap in specialized skills presents a unique challenge for developers and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors who often lack these capabilities in-house or find it non-essential to their core business focus. Over the last decade-plus, however, full-service engineering services companies have begun a vital service for the renewable energy contractor that is becoming increasingly indispensable in the sector.At the forefront of bridging this resource gap is Sohan Das, Vice President at EVS, Inc., a family-owned pure-play engineering firm that has adeptly positioned itself as a 'one-stop-shop' for comprehensive engineering services. With a background in architecture and a robust experience in the solar industry, Das's journey is a reflection upon how one does not have to be the founder or CEO of a business in order to lead it to great heights. Under his leadership, EVS has become a respected and recognized pioneer in growth markets like Community Solar and Battery Energy Storage. EVS not only provides partners with much-needed engineering expertise, but their depth of experience in these ‘frontier markets' of the industry has helped streamline the entire project development process, ensuring equity, efficiency and effectiveness across multiple verticals and product integrations as the solar industry has matured.This conversation delves into the essence of intrapreneurship. Sohan's story illustrates that you don't need to start the company to become a recognized force for positive change in an industry. From cultural values to corporate commitments, EVS's family approach to business has allowed Sohan to thrive and their own company to survive in this ever-evolving energy & engineering landscape.If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.SunCast is presented by Sungrow, the world's most bankable inverter brand.SunCast is also supported by PVcase & Trina.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 650 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

Headlines from the week of January 17, 2024    - Community Water Taxi project is advancing    - OPALCO's next Community Solar project is in the works    - Seeking Beginning Farmers and Farmland Owners    - Council calls for ‘ceasefire in the war between Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories'    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Garren Bisschoff who is the Vice President of Business Development at Summit Ridge Energy(“SRE”).  Garren speaks about Summit Ridge Energy 100 MW Community Solar Portfolio in Virginia, the magnificent growth of Summit Ridge Energy, and his solar journey. Here is the press release discussed on the Solar Maverick Podcast. Summit Ridge Energy Becomes Market Leader in Virginia with 100 MW Community Solar Portfolio Projects will lower electricity rates for low-income households located throughout the Commonwealth https://srenergy.com/news/summit-ridge-energy-becomes-market-leader-in-virginia-with-100-mw-community-solar-portfolio/ https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/28/2787222/0/en/Summit-Ridge-Energy-Becomes-Market-Leader-in-Virginia-with-100-MW-Community-Solar-Portfolio.html   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.   He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.     Garren Bisschoff Garren is the Vice President of Business Development at Summit Ridge Energy.  He has worked in various roles in the solar industry for over 13 years at SRE, SunEdision, IGS Solar, PV Pros, and Mgwezi Consultants.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Garren Bisschoff Website:  https://srenergy.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/garren-bisschoff-a2528559/   Other Episodes with Summit Ridge Energy(“SRE”) on the Solar Maverick Podcast How Summit Ridge Energy became one of the largest owners of the community solar projects in the US? https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-87-how-summit-ridge-energy-became-one-of-the-largest-owners-of-community-solar-projects-in-the-us/   A Developer's Perspective on the US Solar Market https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-26-a-developers-perspective-on-the-us-solar-market/   Reneu Energy and Solar Maverick Podcast Holiday Fundraiser Reneu Energy and the Solar Maverick Podcast are having their Holiday Fundraiser and Networking Event on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm at Hudson Hall in Jersey City, NJ. Hudson Hall is a Czech Biergarten and Smokehouse. Benoy who is the CEO of Reneu Energy and host of Solar Maverick Podcast is one of the owners. It is $64 to attend. The Admission Fee goes to two charities that we are fundraising at the event which are Let's Share the Sun Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club and covering our expenses for the event. Appetizers will be served. We will be partnering with Grand Stand Sports & Memorabilia. They will be selling memorabilia proceeds will go to charities. At our last two events, we raised $1,450 for the Boys & Girls Club and $1,450 for Let's Share the Sun Foundation. We are raising money for both charities at this event. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please email Reneu Energy at info@reneuenergy.com. The eventbrite link is below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reneu-energy-solar-maverick-podcast-holiday-fundraiser-networking-event-tickets-739318971947?aff=oddtdtcreator   We would like to thank our sponsors for the holiday fundraiser which is Summit Ridge Energy and SolaREIT. Summit Ridge Energy is the nation's leading commercial solar company. Through its strategic partnerships and project financing expertise, the company develops, acquires, owns, and operates energy projects within the rapidly growing commercial solar and battery storage sectors. In the past six years, Summit Ridge Energy has deployed over $1.6B USD into cleanenergy assets. With a development pipeline of more than 2 GW, Summit Ridge Energy will have more than 400 MW of PV online by the end of 2023, providing solar power to 50,000 homes and businesses. Learn more at srenergy.com and connect with us on LinkedIn. SolaREIT, based in Vienna, Virginia, focuses on making investments in acquiring, developing, and managing climate-friendly real estate assets that support solar and battery storage projects, furthering the transformation to a low-carbon economy. SolaREIT offers practical and streamlined financing options that deliver maximum flexibility to developers, project owners and landowners based on their individual needs and financial goals. SolaREIT's products include land purchases, solar and storage land loans, and lease purchases among other innovative solutions for clients. For more information, please visit www.solareit.com or follow us on LinkedIn.   We would like to thank our sponsor Schwerd Consulting for sponsoring this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast. Schwerd Consulting is a leading solar consulting firm dedicated to design, engineering, owner representation and technical consulting in all areas of solar photovoltaics and energy storage for the Commercial & Industrial and Utility markets.  At Schwerd Consulting we like to say that We Know Solar. We don't just Do Solar. What sets us apart is our 100% focus on solar, while having an extensive background in building and utility engineering, and understanding the business of our clients. We are involved with the trends, technologies, vendors, policies, utilities, codes, and financial considerations for the industry. Therefore, value add for us is not just a slogan, it's what we practice in order to have loyal customers and gain trust. In its 9 years of business, Schwerd Consulting has provided services for approximately 1 GW of PV across over 800 sites and 17 US states plus the Caribbean.  Let Schwerd Consulting take the burden off you and bring ease and expertise in all areas of Engineering & Design or help you navigate the technical world of solar.  If you are interested in learning more about Schwerd Consulting, you can call 215-219-6718 or email to admin@schwerdconsulting.  Schwerd Consulting's website is www.schwerdconsulting.com.      

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Sarah Moon who is the Co-Founder & Principal at Fieldworks Power.  Fieldworks Power is a forward-thinking distributed energy development company focused on developing community solar projects in the United States. Sarah discusses the different community solar markets in the United States, the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act(“IRA”) for renewables, and her entrepreneurship journey.   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the Environmental Commodities Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of Tesla to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.   He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.     Sarah Moon Sarah is the Co-Founder & Principal at Fieldworks Power which is a greenfield distributed energy development company focused on shaping new markets across the US. She was the Senior Director of Community Solar Origination at Distributed Solar Development.  She was the Director Of Business Development at Solstice which is a Community Solar Customer Acquisition Company. Below is an article that Sarah wrote about the extended value and growing importance of community solar.   https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2023/02/24/the-extended-value-and-growing-importance-of-community-solar/   Below is the article on Imposter Syndrome she was mentioning during the interview. https://news.mit.edu/2022/imposter-syndrome-upside-0415    Stay connected: Benoy Thanjan Website: www.reneuenergy.com Email: info@reneuenergy.com LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy   Sarah Moon Website: https://fieldworkspower.com/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmoon93/ Email:  sarah@fieldworkspower.com   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on iTunes, Podbean, YouTube, and most of the major podcast platforms.   This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.  

Today Clark puts interest rates in perspective, discussing where they're headed and the impact of the national debt on rates.  Also today: The home reliability market for power. Utility scale batteries are providing more reliable, lower cost backup power. And batteries are paying a role for home interruptions as well. What to know about battery alternatives to diesel & whole house generators Interest Rate Assessment: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Home Battery Generators: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show Once Unthinkable Bond Yields Now the New Normal for Markets 9 Best Free Checking Accounts in October 2023 What Are Repositioning Cruises and Why Take One? Giant Batteries Helped the U.S. Power Grid Eke Through Summer Should I Rent My Roof To a Solar Panel Company for Income? Community Solar worth it? - Clark Howard Community Are Solar Panels Worth it? 3 Things To Consider Before You Get Solar Panels Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us in this insightful exploration with renowned sustainability expert, Johannes Urpelainen, as we delve deep into the interplay between sustainability and real estate. This episode unravels the profound impacts of climate change factors, such as extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels, on real estate values and insurance premiums.We spotlight sustainable energy solutions like solar power, an increasingly cost-effective counter to escalating electricity costs, and explore the growing trend of 3D printing in the construction industry, a technology that promises less environmental impact.In an exciting journey into the future, Johannes unveils the potential of 3D printed homes to transform the American housing market, showcasing how this innovative technology is optimizing the building process to save both time and money. We also discuss how property developers, contractors, and equity partnerships can leverage 3D printing to slash development costs.As we navigate towards the end of our conversation, we unpack the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change on real estate and the pivotal role of technology in bolstering profitability and resilience. Johannes introduces us to the concept of Community Solar—a potential game-changer for apartment complexes and tenants alike.We conclude with an in-depth look at how 3D printing can fortify buildings against storms and hurricanes, leading to significant reductions in maintenance and insurance costs. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of sustainable real estate with our distinguished guest, Johannes Urpelainen.Eager to learn more about the future of sustainable real estate? Click on the links below to listen to the full episodes featuring Johannes Urpelainen. Expand your knowledge and stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving industry. Click, listen, and explore today!https://lifebridgecapital.com/2022/09/29/ws1439-sustainable-multifamily-development-johannes-urpelainen/https://lifebridgecapital.com/2022/09/30/ws1440-understanding-3d-print-housing-johannes-urpelainen/VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow