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On today's sunny side up episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at the latest from the world of solar power, and discuss Congressional Republicans' plans to limit your energy independence by eliminating a critical tax credit for homeowners nearly ten years early. (!) We've also got a quick review of a massive solar farm powering 200,000 homes in Indiana and the biggest solar project East of the Mississippi – both part of a record 98% of all new power generation and grid capacity introduced in 2025 coming from wind and solar. Those are jobs, those are lower utility rates, those are energy independence ... so why are Congressional Republicans working to make that more expensive? Source Links FERC: Solar + wind made up 98% of new US power generating capacity in Q1 2025 This vast 1.3 GW Indiana solar farm will power 200,000 homes The biggest solar farm east of the Mississippi is now powering Chicago The House draft budget kills the 30% residential solar tax credit Home solar prices just hit record lows – and storage is even cheaper If you want to read that EnergySage report on the state of the home solar industry, including news about battery energy storage system and V2H/V2G prices and financing trends, you can check it out for yourself, below, then let us know what you think in the comments. EnergySage_Intel_20th_Solar_and_Storage_Marketplace_Report_April_2025Download Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

On today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we've a huge spike in global EV sales and a huge dip in Tesla deliveries. Plus a whole bunch of news from Toyota, including an updated bZ that's just a bit better than before ... but is a bit better going to make a big difference? We're also on track for more than 1 in 4 new cars sold this year to be electric, with a whole lot more hybrids coming in to make up the difference and drive fuel demand down to a new yearly low. All this, plus the top 5 cheapest EVs to insure when you hit the play button. Source Links Tesla (TSLA) Chinese deliveries dropped to a scary low level April's global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China 1 in 4 cars sold in 2025 will be EVs, and that's just the beginning Toyota's bZ electric SUV gets a new name, more range, an NACS port and other upgrades Toyota is bringing this sleek new electric SUV to the US: Check out the 2026 C-HR EV Car insurance is crazy expensive – these are the cheapest EVs to insure in 2025 Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

On today's episode of Quick Charge, it's back to your regularly scheduled news programming with reports that Tesla employees are getting fired for asking Elon to step down as the new Model Y flops hard in the global marketplace. We've also got a new electrified Volvo XC70 and Micah has a close call with the law! We've also got a deep dive into Tesla sales in China through April, and how they compare to 2024 and 2023, along with a reminder to the Elon faithful that Faraday Future is, somehow, still a thing, and to look both ways before pulling out into a bike lane. Source Links Tesla (TSLA) shareholders get excited for ‘Tesla prototype' that turn out to be a competitor's Faraday Future starts shipping FF91 with many buzzwords and a $309K price Faraday Future's FF91 is finally here, and I was the first media to drive it Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm massive demand problem, get fired for it Tesla (TSLA) slows down in China despite new Model Y production Volvo teases all-new XC70 PHEV with 125 miles of electric range for 2026 All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in May 2025 [update] A cop nearly smeared me across the bike lane. Here's what went wrong [Video] Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

On today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we've got some of the highlights of the 2025 ACT Expo, including the all-electric Windrose and Mack Pioneer Class 8s trucks, a hydrogen fuel sell [sic] from Honda, a fun charging surprise, and – after an eight year wait – we finally get a ride in the all-new (in 2017) Tesla Semi! ACT Expo is North America's premier clean truck and transport trade show – and for 2025 it was bigger than ever, with more exhibitors and more, more capable battery electric vehicles than ever. The downsides? NACFE have scored with their "messy middle" messaging, and the return of "clean diesel" talking points. We've got a brief rundown and links to all the details, below. Source Links Honda wants to sell you a fuel cell ABB has figured out this whole charging deal Windrose gets real, and Wen Han signs my truck New Mack electric trucks are coming, and one is already here Windrose electric semi truck isn't coming to America – it's already here We finally got a ride in the Tesla Semi at ACT Expo Range Energy announces two partners to electrify refrigerated trailers Blue Bird diversifies from schoolbuses, enters electric medium duty truck market Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

In this episode, we dive into ethical solar sales, industry trends, and consumer-first practices with Erik from EnergySage and Sean White. They explore how EnergySage connects customers with vetted installers—cutting out aggressive sales tactics—and discuss the platform's mission to bring transparency to the solar market. The conversation also covers solar legislation, community solar, and the critical role of education and regulation in protecting both consumers and the industry. A must-listen for solar professionals and enthusiasts alike!   Topics Covered: Solar Philippines B2B (Business to business) NABCEP Conference Senator Fabian Donate Solar Bros Contractor's License Utah – Mecca of Solar Sales Solar Consumer Certification Solar sales ethics NABCEP Certifications Alaska Ethical Pledge Sales Channel – connecting homeowners and distributors Heatspring Course – Introduction to Ethics and Solar Sales NABCEP PV Technical Sales Small medium business market Investment Tax Credit (ITC) VPP (Virtual Power Plant) NEM (Net Energy Metering) Community Solar   Reach out to Erick Holvik here: Energy Sage Website: www.energysage.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

No matter how badly a fleet wants to electrify their operations and take advantage of reduced fuel costs and TCO, the fact remains that there are substantial up-front obstacles to commercial EV adoption ... or are there? We've got fleet financing expert Guy O'Brien here to help walk us through it on today's fiscally responsible episode of Quick Charge! This conversation was motivated by the recent uncertainty surrounding EVs and EV infrastructure at the Federal level, and how that turmoil is leading some to believe they should wait to electrify. The truth? There's never been a better time to make the switch! Source Links All the best EV rebate and cash back deals we could find for April 2025 (and PHEV) Costco Executive members get MASSIVE $31,500 off Chevy Brightdrop van Rivian will now sell its commercial van to any fleet, starting at $79,900 Rivian Upfit Program offers fleet managers custom solutions for EVs What EV sales slump? Illinois' EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1 Xcelerate Auto Commercial Leasing Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

On today's fleet-focused episode of Quick Charge, we talk about a hot topic in today's trucking industry called, "the messy middle," explore some of the ways legacy truck brands are working to reduce fuel consumption and increase freight efficiency. PLUS: we've got ReVolt Motors' CEO and founder Gus Gardner on-hand to tell us why he thinks his solution is better. You know, for some people. We've also got a look at the Kenworth Supertruck 2 concept truck, revisit the Revoy hybrid tandem trailer, and even plug a great article by CCJ's Jeff Seger, who is asking some great questions over there. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links Are hybrids the solution for the 'messy middle'? (external) Volvo Trucks have logged over 50 million battery electric miles (!) Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for '25, logs 19 million miles Milestone: Motiv Electric Trucks logs its 5 millionth electric mile Revoy EV promises to electrify diesel semis in minutes ReVolt extended range electric semi trucks score their first customer Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Tesla Q4 earnings call's high-level weirdness, including the impact Bitcoin had on the bottom line, what it means for stock prices, and whether or not you'll die without Tesla's solar roof. You'll also hear Jo ask, "What even is a P/E Ratio, and why does it matter?" before asking if we'll all be killed without a solar roof, and learning about what happens when our phones run out of power. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings Tesla guides return to growth thanks to cheaper new models and self-driving Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers A quarter of Tesla's earnings were due to recongnizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin You'll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar Solar and storage projects make headlines, but will they survive? (Energysage interview) A vast 600 MW Texas solar farm just hit a major milestone Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

On today's highly educational episode of Quick Charge, we talk about some of the impacts that the EPA's multi-billion dollar electric school bus programs are having on schools around the country and explore some innovative ways to help school districts pay for them. Our guest today is Matt Curwood from Voltera Power, a company that specializes in electric vehicle charging as a service and helping fleets electrify by capitalizing their infrastructure investments. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles Blue Bird just delivered its 2,000th electric school bus Oakland is now first in the US to deploy a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it's V2G This sovereign tribal nation's school district just got electric school buses Voltera Power | charging as a service Einride opens largest charging station for heavy-duty EVs, powered by Voltera Hywind Scotland, the world's first floating wind farm, has returned from Norway and is back online Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! * EnergySage is a trusted affiliate of Electrek

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we try to find the missing hype that usually surrounds Tesla's new product reveals – and why five years of broken product promises mean it might not show up at all this time around. We've also got a pickup that doesn't need a $16,000 range extender in its bed to go 490 miles on a single charge, GM takes a jab at Ford's affordable EV "skunkworks," and a new solar study from EnergySage. Enjoy! Source Links Waymo hires Tesla's head of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling Tesla's Robotaxi Unveiling: Is it the Biggest Bait-and-Switch? Tesla Robotaxi unveiling: expectations are low, could Tesla overdeliver? Irvine PD wants its new Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to ‘start conversations' The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV LT is finally coming with over 400 miles range, starting at $75,195 GM takes a shot at Ford after taking over as number two EV brand in the US Prices fall for residential solar, demand is up for battery storage – EnergySage Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! *EnergySage is a trusted affiliate of Electrek

On today's episode of Quick Charge, rumors about a new Tesla van join the hype surrounding the Robotaxi reveal, and full self driving might be coming to the Tesla Semi. What's more, Tesla is bringing back 0% financing on new Model Ys ... if you buy FSD, that is. We also explore BYD's plans to sell 100,000 new EVs in North America next year, ZEEKR's Europem [sic] expansion, and Texans' take on government meddling in their solar rights. Enjoy! Source Links Tesla Robotaxi rumors: butterfly doors, two seats, robovan, and more Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving BYD wants to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico next year as its North American presence expands ZEEKR expands Europem presence by launching in Norway, beginning with two EV models Fiat 500e and Subaru Solterra now cost less than $300/month to lease Click here to find local deals on Fiat 500e Click here to find local deals on Subaru Solterra Texans want its lawmakers to stop messing with its solar growth Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! * EnergySage is a trusted affiliate of Electrek

https://youtu.be/DeTOmxIt87wMatt and Sean talk about how net metering affects solar adoption and if it's fair. Matt also talks with Spencer Fields from EnergySage about the ramifications of the California net metering changes, and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Solar Panels Aren't Unfair or a Scam https://youtu.be/dPfpa2KqYk0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQCheck out my achieve energy security with solar guide: https://link.undecidedmf.com/solar-guideVisit my Energysage Portal to research solar panels and get quotes for free! https://link.undecidedmf.com/energysageAnd find heat pump installers near you: https://link.undecidedmf.com/energysage-heatpumpsYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

Buckle up for the Solarcoaster Ride: In this episode, Micah and Jared are joined by Erik Holvik and Spencer Fields of EnergySage, the country's largest online marketplace for clean energy comparison shopping. Erik and Spencer take you on a journey through the ups and downs of the solar market, commonly referred to by those in the industry as the "solarcoaster." We'll take you on an exploration of the ever-changing landscape of Solar, discussing the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the renewable energy marketplace.

High interest rates and inflation have had a major impact on market potential for residential solar customers this year. Unfortunately, Homeowners generally view solar as a high dollar discretionary purchase rather than a valuable investment. Thus, we are seeing a bottoming out of residential solar sales compared with years' past. In today's discussion, we get to the bottom of what the data suggest is going on, and what you can do about it. Brian Ghiglia, Senior Director of Business Development at REC and Spencer Fields, Director of Insights at EnergySage, discuss the insights from millions of proposals generated via online clean energy marketplace (EnergySage) and data-driven strategies (adaptive selling) utilized by veterans to encourage homeowners to choose solar, even in a down market. In this conversation, Brian and Spencer discuss the importance of educating homeowners on more than just first-month savings. Solar is a long-term investment into the overall value of their home, but many sales teams struggle with how to compel the homeowner to go solar in an environment where high interest rates have stripped the silver bullet of “immediate savings”.Despite the current residential solar sales slump, EnergySage data suggests we're nearly through the trough and the future holds promise for sustained growth and wider adoption. How soon? Listen in and find out! You'll find more resources and learn about SunCast's guest(s), recommendations, book links, and more than 637 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.You can learn more about partnering with SunCast here: https://mysuncast.com/sponsorsYou can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

In this week's episode of the Sustainability Matters Podcast, Greg and Joe talk about Greg's trip to the capital of Kansas and the WEALTH discussion. They also dig into the Colorado River crisis and how it's affecting communities.Be sure to find us on Spotify and Apple by searching "Ecofin Podcasts" and subscribe!  Articles referenced:Does Dollywood Pay for College?  https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a39077304/dolly-parton-dollywood-cover-tuition/Ropes and Gray - Navigating State Regulation of ESG Investments - https://www.ropesgray.com/en/navigating-state-regulation-of-esgNet Metering (via EnergySage) - https://www.energysage.com/solar/solar-101/net-metering/#:~:text=Net%20metering%20is%20an%20electric,is%20credited%20back%20to%20you.Open letter opposition to anti-ESG legislation - https://comptroller.nyc.gov/newsroom/statement-from-comptroller-lander-on-recent-anti-esg-legislation/Colorado River Shortage:  what this means for Arizona & What Comes Next - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a1a782ce054d4ad28a0d7d0845e6c03dFull Swing on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/watch/81586447?source=35

In this webinar we were lucky to be joined by Mike Condon and Matt Schuler to walk us through how to go solar! Mike and Matt both work at EnergySage which really is second-to-none when it comes to making the solar process easier, more transparent, and much cheaper for homeowners and renters alike in the US thanks to their free online marketplace and free unbiased energy advisors who are there to help you every step of the way.See if solar is a good fit for you with the EnergySage calculator here and start getting free quotes! https://www.energysage.com/p/crowdsourcingsustainability/ Timeline0:00 Intro2:45 Where does the residential solar industry stand in the US?7:15 EnergySage: Mission & what they do to help people10:54 What it's like using EnergySage's online solar marketplace19:00 How does someone determine what the right solar option is for them?23:50 Community solar: what states it's available in & other useful info30:05 Best practices & key things to consider in going solar33:00 Vetting solar installers  36:25 Most common hurdles people face and how to overcome them39:45 Q&A on energy storage, range of panel options in quotes, solar roofing, do you still get power if grid goes down?, calculating future electricity needed for EVs52:35 Final thoughts & calls to actionCrowdsourcing Sustainability links:Sign up for the Crowdsourcing Sustainability newsletter! https://crowdsourcing-sustainability.ck.page/c34a46ed01Website: https://crowdsourcingsustainability.orgCrowdsourcing Sustainability is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider supporting us so we can keep helping to educate and empower more people on climate action! https://crowdsourcingsustainability.org/donateAnd a huge thank you to our volunteer, Diego Rentsch for editing!!Support the show

https://www.energysage.com/In this episode, Max and Henry speak with Vikram Aggarwal, founder and CEO of EnergySage, an online marketplace committed to helping every day consumers along their journey of shopping for solar power, home batteries, and other renewable energy solutions. Tune in to hear Vikram talk about why he started EnergySage, the Inflation Reduction Act, the benefits of community solar, and much more!This episode was mixed and produced by Daniel Reza

Whether they are online or in real life (IRL), communities are ideal jumping off points for 21st Century Solutions because the people within communities share common history, interests, place, culture, and/or other affinities. Kaylyn and Ramsey consider what makes online and IRL communities work, and also what sometimes makes them toxic (and how to avoid that!). One great example of a productive and valuable online community-based solution is EnergySage – a marketplace where anyone can learn about solar, consider their options, get multiple bids on systems from contractors, and explore their financing options (but naturally ezSolarLoan is the best, wink, wink). Join us for a thoughtful conversation, an informative overview of EnergySage, and plenty of distractions, mostly about cats. https://www.energysage.com/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: 3EABE0MBPKFZDSGS

Conversations with SPAN about their smart panel and EV charging options and SimpliPhi Power about their experience at NABCEP. The post Solar Tech Talk Episode 11: Reflecting on the EnergySage Annual Report, Increasing Electrification and NABCEP 2022 appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

This week's M&A and funding roundup includes: Denver-based climate tech and environmental assessment company, Project Canary; cultivated seafood company, Wildtype; construction startup developing sustainable wood-based building, Leko Labs; and solar marketplace, EnergySage.

This week's M&A and funding roundup includes: Denver-based climate tech and environmental assessment company, Project Canary; cultivated seafood company, Wildtype; construction startup developing sustainable wood-based building, Leko Labs; and solar marketplace, EnergySage.

In recent years, DC, MD, and VA have established new goals and targets for responding to climate change, including a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar energy is emissions free, and installing solar panels on your home is one clear way that one can help us all achieve these goals. In this episode, Alison is joined by Aliza Vaida of EnergySage, a company that offers valuable educational resources, calculators and marketplaces to help people learn about and shop for solar with confidence. Together they discuss how solar can work for homeowners and renters in the area, and how one can go about figuring out what options are best for each person. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc

Rooftop solar growth is staggering. Why are so many going solar? Bill Nussey catches up with Vikram Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of EnergySage, the most popular web-based, solar marketplace and #1 source on solar information in the US for solar buyers. Vikram shares the personal story behind founding Energy Sage and the unique insights gained into the solar marketplace. Choosing the right equipment, financing, and installers are key areas to focus on. Considering solar or just interested? Listen in.

Today we enjoy a conversation with  Vikram Aggarwal, the CEO and Founder of EnergySage, the leading online marketplace for solar energy systems in the U.S., sometimes referred to as “the Expedia of solar". Vikram founded EnergySage after more than fifteen years with a major global financial services leader, specializing in private equity investing and strategy consulting. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect w/host, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

Today we enjoy a conversation with  Vikram Aggarwal, the CEO and Founder of EnergySage, the leading online marketplace for solar energy systems in the U.S., sometimes referred to as “the Expedia of solar". Vikram founded EnergySage after more than fifteen years with a major global financial services leader, specializing in private equity investing and strategy consulting. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect w/host, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email Thanks a ton to our podcast sponsors for continuing to help make this content FREE to You! Please check them out and let me know what you think!

TRAILAR is a young company using the sun’s energy to make trucks greener. It was a fledgling idea in 2017. Now, three years later, the company’s product is installed on about 1,000 trucks – helping them save on emissions and CO2. TRAILAR is a young company that harnesses solar power to make trucks greener. In 2017, two DHL colleagues had an idea for an innovative product that could help trucks tap into the sun’s energy to save fuel and CO2. The idea became reality, and the startup is now a subsidiary of DHL. By 2019, the system was already installed on more than 1,000 vehicles worldwide. In this episode of the podcast, learn about the founders’ revolutionary idea, the story of the startup, and how trucks are becoming more eco-friendly with the help of TRAILAR’s solar mats. Reporter: Kristen Lehmann Host: Deborah Friedman Editor-in-Chief: Markus Wohsmann Production: Tobias Buchwald, Stefan Felten Marketing and digital promotion: Daniel Montua Living Logistics is produced by the Central Editorial Team and the Digital Communications Team within the Communication, Sustainability & Brand department at Deutsche Post DHL Group in Bonn, Germany. Jobs & Careers at Deutsche Post and DHL: https://www.dpdhl.com/career Links: TRAILAR website https://www.trailar.co.uk/ International Energy Agency https://bit.ly/2FRtWJX The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) https://bit.ly/2tgSjy9 10 tips on saving energy from Energysage https://bit.ly/2FRxpIF Literature: Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings - 10th Edition: Save Money, Save the Earth, Jennifer Thorne Amann, Alex Wilson and Katie Ackerly https://amzn.to/2QScuLJ Our Renewable Future, Richard Heinberg and David Fridley https://amzn.to/387x2G4 Taming the Sun, Varun Sivaram https://amzn.to/2QRlscg

This episode is sponsored by DigitalOcean: pythonbytes.fm/digitalocean Michael #1: pydantic via Colin Sullivan Data validation and settings management using python type annotations. (We covered Cerberus, this is similar) pydantic enforces type hints at runtime, and provides user friendly errors when data is invalid. class User(pydantic.BaseModel): id: int name = 'John Doe' signup_ts: datetime = None friends: List[int] = [] external_data = { 'id': '123', 'signup_ts': '2019-06-01 12:22', 'friends': [1, 2, '3'] } user = User(**external_data) id is of type int; the annotation-only declaration tells pydantic that this field is required. Strings, bytes or floats will be coerced to ints if possible; otherwise an exception will be raised. name is inferred as a string from the provided default; because it has a default, it is not required. signup_ts is a datetime field which is not required (and takes the value None if it's not supplied). Why use it? There's no new schema definition micro-language to learn. In benchmarks pydantic is faster than all other tested libraries. Use of recursive pydantic models, typing's standard types (e.g. List, Tuple, Dict etc.) and validators allow complex data schemas to be clearly and easily defined, validated, and parsed. As well as BaseModel, pydantic provides a [dataclass](https://pydantic-docs.helpmanual.io/usage/dataclasses/) decorator which creates (almost) vanilla python dataclasses with input data parsing and validation. Brian #2: Coverage.py 5.0 beta 1 adds context support Please try out the beta, even without trying contexts, as it helps Ned Batchelder to make sure it’s as backwards compatible as possible while still adding this super cool functionality. Coverage 5.0 beta 1 announcement The changes. Measurement contexts in depth. Trying out contexts with pytest and pytest-cov: (venv) $ pip install coverage==5.0b1 (venv) $ pip install pytest-cov (venv) $ pytest --cov=foo --cov-context=test test_foo.py (venv) $ coverage html --show-contexts (venv) $ open htmlcov/index.html results in coverage report that has little dropdowns on the right for lines that are covered, and what context they were covered. For the example above, with pytest-cov, it shows what test caused each line to be hit. Contexts can do way more than this. One example, split up different levels of tests, to see which lines are only hit by unit tests, indicating missing higher level tests, or the opposite. The stored db could also possibly be mined to see how much overlap there is between tests, and maybe help with higher level tools to predict the harm or benefit from removing some tests. I’m excited about the future, with contexts in place. Even if you ignore contexts, please go try out the beta ASAP to make sure your old use model still works. Michael #3: PSF is seeking developers for paid contract improving pip via Brian Rutledge The Python Software Foundation Packaging Working Group is receiving funding to work on the design, implementation, and rollout of pip's next-generation dependency resolver. This project aims to complete the design, implementation, and rollout of pip's next-generation dependency resolver. Lower the barriers to installing Python software, empowering users to get a version of a package that works. It will also lower the barriers to distributing Python software, empowering developers to make their work available in an easily reusable form. Because of the size of the project, funding has been allocated to secure two contractors, a senior developer and an intermediate developer, to work on development, testing and building test infrastructure, code review, bug triage, and assisting in the rollout of necessary features. Total pay: Stage 1: $116,375, Stage 2: $103,700 Brian #4: dovpanda - Directions OVer PANDAs Dean Langsam “Directions are hints and tips for using pandas in an analysis environment. dovpanda is an overlay for working with pandas in an analysis environment. "If you think your task is common enough, it probably is, and Pandas probably has a built-in solution. dovpanda is an overlay module that tries to understand what you are trying to do with your data, and help you find easier ways to write your code.” “The main usage of dovpanda is its hints mechanism, which is very easy and works out-of-the-box. Just import it after you import pandas, whether inside a notebook or in a console.” It’s like training wheels for pandas to help you get the most out of pandas and learn while you are doing your work. Very cool. Michael #5: removestar via PyCoders newsletter Tool to automatically replace 'import *' in Python files with explicit imports Report only mode and modify in place mode. Brian #6: pytest-quarantine : Save the list of failing tests, so that they can be automatically marked as expected failures on future test runs. Brian Rutlage Really nice email from Brian: >"Hi Brian! We've met a couple times at PyCon in Cleveland. Thanks for your podcasts, and your book. I've gone from being a complete pytest newbie, to helping my company adopt it, to writing a plugin. The plugin was something I developed at work, and they let me open-source it. I wanted to share it with you as a way of saying "thank you", and because you seem to be a bit of connoisseur of pytest plugins. ;)" Here it is: https://github.com/EnergySage/pytest-quarantine/” pytest has a cool feature called xfail, to allow you to mark tests you know fail. pytest-quarantine allows you to run your suite and generate a file of all failures, then use that to mark the xfails. Then you or your team can chip away at these failures until you get rid of them. But in the meantime, your suite can still be useful for finding new failures. And, the use of an external file to mark failures makes it so you don’t have to edit your test files to mark the tests that are xfail. Extras: MK: Our infrastructure is fully carbon neutral! Joke: A cop pulls Dr. Heisenberg over for speeding. The officer asks, "Do you know how fast you were going?" Heisenberg pauses for a moment, then answers, "No, but I know where I am.” [1] See Uncertainty principle, also called Heisenberg uncertainty principle or indeterminacy principle, statement, articulated (1927) by the German physicist Werner Heisenberg, that the position and the velocity of an object cannot both be measured exactly, at the same time, even in theory.

EP 6: Amanda says yes to aerial yoga, and Chris says no. They chat with hero for the planet, Janelle McGill, renewable energy advocate for the past 20 years and get real with the nitty-gritty on solar and other renewable energy tips!     Topics You’ll Hear: Aerial yoga, Live Beyond Limit of Fort Collins, Rosario's Peruvian Restaurant, energysage.com, dsire.org, state incentives (see our instagram), rebates for Fort Collins, effect solar has on the home, pvvaule.com, EPIC program, state goals for renewable energy, fcgov.com/utilities/residential/renewables/fort-collins-community-solar, solarunitedneighbors.org   Heart Focus Moment: John Quincy Adams   Find Janelle @ JMcGillHomes.comjanelle@jmcgillhomes.com   Find us on Instagram! @RealEstateReadyPodcast

The guys sit down with Energy Sage CEO Vikram Aggarwal to find out how a simple to use website can potentially save you THOUSANDS on your solar system installation!

Show #395.   Can You Help Me Fight The Fossils? Read More About Patreon here EVne.ws/patreon   Read today’s show notes on https://www.evnewsdaily.com   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 22nd February 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I’ve been through every EV story I could find today, and picked out the best ones to save you time.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   Long time supporter BARRY PENISTON has gone increased to EXECUTIVE PRODUCER level. New EXECUTIVE RODUCER ENRICO STEPHAN-SCHILOW.   NISSAN LEAF IS WORLD’S # 1 SELLING EV, BUT #2 MIGHT SURPRISE YOU "The Nissan LEAF is (and will remain for quite some time) the best-selling plug-in electric car with more than 360,000 units worldwide, according to data released by Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg." writes Mark Kane for InsideEVs.com: "The second best-selling model globally is Tesla Model S with more than 240,000, followed by another BEV – the BAIC EC-Series – with over 170,000 sales. The results are similar, although the numbers are slightly different, compared to EV Sales Blog report."   https://insideevs.com/nissan-leaf-is-worlds-1-selling-ev-but-2-might-surprise-you/   GEELY TO LAUNCH NEW EMGRAND GSE BEV WITH MORE RANGE Staying with InsideEVs: "The Emgrand GSe is an all-electric SUV that was launched by Chinese automaker Geely in June 2018. Compared with the outgoing Emgrand GSe, the combined range of the new model will be increased to 450km from 353km. Besides, the maximum power and peak torque of the new SUV’s electric motor will be upgraded to 130kW/270N·m from 120kW/250 N·m. The acceleration time from 0-100km/h is expected to be further shortened from the current 9.9 seconds."   https://insideevs.com/geely-new-emgrand-gse-bev-range/   AUDI BUILDING EUROPE’S LARGEST PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AT ITS HUNGARY PLANT Together with E.ON, Audi is building a solar energy park on the roofs of the two logistics centers of its plant in Győr covering about 160,000 square meters. This will create Europe’s largest photovoltaic system installed on a building at the Audi Hungarian plant in Győr. It will have a peak output of 12 megawatts. Construction work will start in August 2019 and renewable energy generation will start at the beginning of next year.   https://electriccarsreport.com/2019/02/audi-building-europes-largest-photovoltaic-system-at-its-hungary-plant/   APPLE 'PROJECT TITAN' VEHICLE COULD TURN OUT TO BE AN ELECTRIC VAN "Speculation and rumors over the years has suggested Apple has worked on producing its own self-designed vehicle, sometimes referred to as an "Apple Car." So far, all of the rumors and reporting reference it being a car of some description, but there is the possibility it could be something else. according to Apple Insider: "According to multiple unnamed sources of Manager Magazin, prototypes of Apple's work have been seen painted in black and silver. While few details are provided by the publication about the vehicles, the main highlight is that vans are being tested, rather than cars. The report also claims Apple's engineers are now working on the interior of the vehicle.  The "Apple Car," thought by some to be arriving between 2023 and 2025 at the earliest, has undergone development at Apple in a variety of different ways under the name "Project Titan." Originally working on an entire vehicle, the project changed its focus towards self-driving vehicle systems, though there are some signs it is shifting back towards overall vehicular design."   https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/02/21/apple-project-titan-vehicle-could-turn-out-to-be-an-electric-van   DELIVERIES OF KIA E-NIRO DELAYED DUE TO SHORTAGES From the Industry news source Electrive: "Buyers of the Kia Niro EV in Europe must be patient as they are currently looking at delivery times of over a year. Thus states a letter to dealers in which Kia explains that “Europe-wide demand clearly exceeds expectations and current battery production capacity” writes Chris Randall: "The letter to dealers was made available to electrive. In the letter, Kia further states that the delay applies both to new orders of their electric car and to already concluded orders for the e-Niro. Accordingly, it is recommended for dealers to adjust the generally communicated delivery forecast from “6 months from order” to “at least 12 months from order”. According to the document, vehicles that were advertised for delivery in spring 2019 will not be available until significantly later."   https://www.electrive.com/2019/02/21/kia-niro-ev-customers-have-to-wait/   KIA TEASES NEW ELECTRIC CONCEPT AHEAD OF GENEVA MOTOR SHOW "Kia wants to show what the future of its electrified car range looks like with a new concept that will debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Though there are no details on the car so far, aside from this lone teaser image released Thursday, it sounds like the concept will have a more exciting design than Kia's current electric cars."   https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/kia-electric-concept-2019-geneva-motor-show/   MODEL 3 GET ACKNOWLEDGED BY US AUTO DEALERSHIP EXEC "The president of Sonic Automotive Inc., a prominent auto dealership in the United States, recently acknowledged Tesla’s disruption of the country’s car industry as a reason behind headwinds faced by the network in the past quarter." says Simon at Teslarati: "While answering inquiries during Sonic’s Q4 2018 earnings call, Jeff Dyke, the company’s president, noted that Tesla and the rise of the Model 3 played a role in the weakening sales of brands such as BMW, especially in areas such as California."   https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-us-dealerships-disruption/   ANALYST DOUBTS MUSK "At least one auto industry analyst is skeptical about Tesla CEO Elon Musk's bold claim that the electric car maker will have all the features necessary for full autonomy by the end of the year." reports CNBC "In fact Musk may be misleading the public over how capable Tesla's cars are, said Karl Brauer, executive publisher at Cox Automotive."   https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/20/industry-analyst-doesnt-buy-musk-claims-about-tesla-self-driving-tech.html   TESLA POWERWALLS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND "Only 12 percent of solar installers carry Tesla’s Powerwall, according to the latest findings in a report from EnergySage and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. " says GreenTEchMedia: "The report, a nationwide survey of U.S. solar installers, noted that one in three customers are now expressing interest in energy storage solutions for their home. Of that subset, installers reported that 56 percent of consumers ask for the Powerwall. A much smaller portion are actually getting the product, according to the survey’s results. For Tesla, the problem has largely been prioritizing its vehicle manufacturing, with a push to meet production targets on its Model 3."   https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/tesla-powerwalls-but-installers-dont-have-them?utm_campaign=GTMsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=1550780316#gs.t1c8vzCC     COMMUNITY And thanks to MYEV.com they’ve set us another Question Of The Week. 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Vikram Aggarwal, founder and CEO of home solar comparison-shipping service EnergySage.com, talks with Earth911 about the costs of, and incentives available for, solar installations. The company, which provide free solar product comparisons and on-call expertise, has helped homeowners in more than 30 states get their houses off the traditional power grid. Aggarwal explains the many factors that contribute to decisions about which solar products to buy, as well as how long it typically takes to recoup the investment. We talk tech, policy, and the rapid adoption of alternative power by American homeowners. You'll learn where to start and how to get the biggest solar jolt for your buck.

Vikram Aggarwal, founder and CEO of home solar comparison-shipping service EnergySage.com, talks with Earth911 about the costs of, and incentives available for, solar installations. The company, which provide free solar product comparisons and on-call expertise, has helped homeowners in more than 30 states get their houses off the traditional power grid. Aggarwal explains the many factors that contribute to decisions about which solar products to buy, as well as how long it typically takes to recoup the investment. We talk tech, policy, and the rapid adoption of alternative power by American homeowners. You'll learn where to start and how to get the biggest solar jolt for your buck.

How are residential customers shopping for solar?This week, Stephen shares his solar experience. He'll explain how and why he made his decision — and what it tells us about the way people look for solar offerings today.Brian Sadler, the VP of project development at Revolusun, describes the residential solar sales cycle.Vikram Aggarwal, the CEO of EnergySage, talks about how installers can better serve the solar window shopper.Josh Garrett, an account director at Antenna Group, shares his bad experience with community solar.Kiran Bhatraju, the CEO of Arcadia Power, explains the residential “energy concierge” concept for community solar, wind RECs, smart home devices and other services.Recommended reading:Vikram Aggarwal's column at GTM: It's Time for the Solar Industry to Embrace Window ShoppersJosh Garrett's colum at GTM: My Experience With Community Solar: Excessively Complicated and FrustratingGTM: Shopping for Community Solar? Contract Terms Are Getting FriendlierSupport for this podcast comes from Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project.We're also supported by Shoals Technologies Group, the gold standard for solar and storage balance-of-systems solutions. Learn more about how Shoals can make your project operate at the highest level.Subscribe to The Interchange podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content. Or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.

Vikram Aggarwal Founder and CEO of EnergySage discusses the 2018 contractor landscape and fields questions on the state of solar today The post Solar r.e.view Podcast: The 2018 Contractor Landscape appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

Even as solar goes mainstream, it's tough for consumers to tell which installer, which panels, and which financing are right for them. It's a gap that Vikram Aggarwal says could hold back steep growth potential for rooftop solar. And it's one he's trying to fix through his online solar shopping platform, EnergySage.

The combination of falling prices and rising interest put rooftop solar on a strong trajectory. But even as solar goes mainstream, it’s tough for consumers to tell which installer, which panels, and which financing is right for them. There has been little transparency in solar pricing, and consumers without technical expertise have a tough time shopping around. It’s a barrier to widespread solar adoption that gnaws at Vikram Aggarwal, and one he’s trying to fix through his online solar-shopping platform, EnergySage. “The solar economics are so good that if you are a business owner today in America and you are not looking at solar, you are leaving good money on the table,” Aggarwal said. “In a number of states, if you’re a homeowner and you’re not considering solar, you are again leaving good money on the table.”  … Read More

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal shares key trends and takeaways from EnergySage's 2016 Installer Survey. The post A Flight to Quality appeared first on BayWa r.e. Solar Systems.

So you want to install solar panels on your house or business. How do you choose which ones to buy? Do you lease them or purchase them outright? Do you want the “Cadillac” model or the “Camry” model? Wouldn’t it be helpful if somebody else did all your research for you and tell you which companies best matched your needs? Meet Vikram Aggarwal (Founder/CEO) and Kimberly Le (Network Partnerships Manager) of EnergySage. They’re here to help consumers navigate the solar market and gain a thorough understanding of the parameters that effect their solar panel purchases. Visit their website at https://www.energysage.com/ to learn about the solar market or check out their solar calculator! Twitter: @EnergySage

With over 1 million residential solar systems in the U.S., photovoltaics are entering mainstream. But how do installers sell the next 10 million systems while giving consumers a good experience? This week, we're talking about what consumers are looking for when solar shopping. We'll talk with Vikram Aggarwal, the CEO of EnergySage, about the company's latest Solar Market Intel report that tracks buying habits and sales tactics. We'll explore the trends covered in the report. Then, we discuss South Australia’s state-wide blackout. Was wind power to blame? And finally, New York City’s solar market is taking off. Now it wants to do the same for storage. How did the city turn its solar market around so quickly? This podcast is sponsored by Mission Solar Energy, a producer of American-made solar cells and modules: http://www.missionsolar.com/

Vikram Aggarwal is the founder and CEO of EnergySage, the online solar marketplace. EnergySage simplifies the process of researching and shopping for solar, making the experience as easy as booking a flight online By introducing price transparency across suppliers and enabling apples-to-apples comparisons of solar systems, pre-screened installers and financing options, EnergySage is demystifying prices and shortening the buyer’s information-gathering phase. As a result, consumers are empowered to make quicker, more informed purchasing decisions about solar panels that specifically meet their individual needs, while also saving as much as 20% on the cost of their systems. Vikram founded EnergySage after more than fifteen years with a major global financial services leader, specializing in private equity investing and strategy consulting – because he recognized that solar panels were not only great for the environment, but also a low volatility, low risk financial product that could enable businesses and homeowners to save on their monthly energy bills as well as generate income over time. Vikram holds master’s degree in business administration and is a CFA charter holder.