Podcasts about srecs

In this episode of the 2Tokens Podcast, our host Erich Schnoeckel sits down with industry leaders Jan Dijkstra from Greenivity and Robert van Mölken of ExoBlock to discuss the potential of tokenizing renewable energy certificates (RECs). Together, they explore how blockchain and decentralized technology can bring new levels of transparency, trust, and efficiency to the renewable energy market while empowering global communities.Key topics covered include:

Rishika Ghosh of Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (https://phillygreencapital.org/) joins Micah and special guest host Marc Shackelford-Rowell. Topics:    Tax Equity, Partnership Flips, CPACE, explained PGCC's Share the Sun donation program (donate your SRECs) - https://solarizephilly.org/share-the-sun/ Rishika's background and experience coming from UPenn's Masters program.  

Intro:As we open the show, we talk about missing Sarah and how we batch record our shows.  Our version of “Behind The Podcast.”Leave A Voice Memo, Review The Show, & Follow Us HereWin or Fail Mastermind Group Session:Peter:Peter received an offer from his solar company to take a lump-sum payment for his SRECs vs. receiving his credits over a 10 year period.  We run the numbers and analyze the psychology behind a decision like this.  We also bring up a few considerations that Peter had not thought of.Gary:Gary has been very tired lately.  After some mindfulness around this matter, Gary points to a change in schedule with his kids, poor diet, increase stress, water intake, and less sleep.  The fellas discuss possible solutions to this problem.Sarah:NoneResources Mentioned In This Episode:NoneFollow Us: Website Facebook InstagramTwitterYouTubeRSS

Do you have a spot in the garden for some solar panels? What about the roof? For this episode of the Good Growing podcast we chat with Illinois Extension educator Erin Garrett about solar power for the home. If you are considering solar power for your home, we dive into some important considerations and a few extra questions on other renewable energy sources. 5:11 What is renewable energy and what options do those in Illinois have? 6:35 Is solar power the best option for Illinois homes? 9:14 What is a Smart Grid and how do you know if you have a Smart Meter? 15:06 What are some questions you should ask yourself as a homeowner if you are considering getting solar panels? How do you size a solar system? 26:10 Should I cut down large trees that shade my house in order to install solar? 29:20 Can you make money by supplying power to the grid? 34:40 What financial help is available to people considering solar? 39:38 What are some maintenance considerations when dealing with solar panels? 43:00 Why do solar panels need to be switched out every 25 years? 43:52 What options do you have if your home/property is not suitable for solar panels but you still want to support solar energy? 48:32 Do wind turbines kill birds? 50:28 Is there any opportunity for habitat creation in combination with renewable energy? National Renewable Energy Laboratory website - https://www.nrel.gov/ PVWatts Calculator – https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/ Illinois Shines (information about SRECs and community solar) – https://illinoisshines.com/ Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency - https://www.dsireusa.org/ Erin Garrett, Energy & Environment Stewardship Educator emedvecz@illinois.edu Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/TrTSPiqgxeo ___ Any products mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion of these products.

Quantum Quote: “When my friend came in and proposed a solar solution, number one, I trusted him fully. But sometimes when someone tells you something that seems too good to be true, it seems like it is. But when I checked with my bank and my CPA, they said he told me the 100% truth. Over two years has passed since we turned the solar on - and it's all true. It's unbelievable.” - Anthony Mongeluzo   Have you looked into going solar but have been scared because it “sounds too good to be true”? Do you have naysayers telling you that you “need to watch yourself” because “you're going to get ripped off”? Have you been told that “these solar companies are fly-by-nights”  and “nothing is that good”?   Anthony Mongeluzo is the president of PCS, a 150+ person, national Information Technology services and support company based in New Jersey that helps businesses, nonprofits, and government entities with their technology needs. PCS offers true monthly fixed fee support, project based work, help desk, outsourced CIO, and general consulting for any technology need. Aside from general IT solutions, they also help with risk assessment, education on cyber security, and IT budgeting.   In this episode, Anthony shares how he moved to clean energy when he bought his office building and a trusted friend told him that he should go solar. He shares the due diligence he did with this accountant and bank, and how he now “can't say enough good things about solar”.   Sign up for the free 90-minute AWESome EarthKind™ Clean Energy Demonstration to discover 3 simple actions you can take to start saving money and make the world a better place – without having to learn complex technology.   Supernova 1: “I went to solar one, because we're environmentally friendly. If you look at the amount of trees that we're saving, carbon offsets, things of that nature - it's a tremendous impact for the environment. But financially, there's a tremendous impact as well.”   Supernova 2: “The system we subscribe to takes those Solar Renewable Energy Credits, or SRECs, and sells them. On average, we're getting $10,000 a month. In August, it might be 14 to 15 thousand dollars, and December it might be 6 - but averaging out, we're looking at 10 grand a month in money that comes wired right to my bank account.”   Supernova 3: “When people drive past our building, we're one of the few buildings in Morristown, New Jersey that has solar. So it also creates a little purple cow. Everyone stops when they see that purple cow, because you don't see that too often. It gives a little extra attention to our business.Without saying anything, we're showing that we're environmentally friendly, and that we're innovative. There are some intangibles that you don't think about when you're doing the project.”    Supernova 4:  “Make sure  you have your professionals lined up. You need to have the right banker. A lot of banks will not mortgage solar. If you're going to buy a building and you're planning on doing solar down the line, make sure the bank holding the mortgage will help you.   Supernova 5:  “Know your town. Your municipality can create a lot of bureaucratic hurdles and delay your project by months”.  Book Recommendation: “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill   Advice: “Never give up” and “hustle”   Contact: . Anthony Mongeluzo at Anthony@helpmepcs.com, connect with him on Twitter @PCS_AnthonyM, or visit www.helpmepcs.com.

Jared & Micah explain why solar varies so drastically by state, walk through available solar incentives like accelerated depreciation and SRECs and - yes - offer is a detailed explanation of how solar energy is generated and priced. They knew you wouldn't do without some banter on energy rates, so they threw that in, too. Discussed in this episode:  Nationwide legislative and incentive programs Accelerated depreciation FERC Deregulated markets How energy and electricity is generated and sold Energy pricing in different states State incentive programs SRECs explained State solar standards Get out and vote!  

Episode Summary   Benoy and Suzanne discuss upcoming shows, how they came to work together at Reneu Energy, and discuss the NJ Solar Market in detail.   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions. 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. 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 also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche. Suzanne Waters Suzanne Waters is an experienced solar professional with a broad knowledge of the industry, including project development administration, marketing best practices, financial strategy, and team leadership. Before joining Reneu Energy, Suzanne worked as the Business Development Manager and Proposal Team Leader at Vanguard Energy Partners, a national solar developer, and their affiliate firm, Vanguard Energy Capital. She oversaw proposal development and contract execution, and collaborated on structured finance for large scale, multimillion-dollar projects. In addition, Suzanne has extensive experience in many aspects of the PV industry, with unmatched enthusiasm for its capabilities and  a BA in Economics from Rutgers College at Rutgers University.   Insight from this Episode   Where New Jersey is ranked among the states for solar. Strategies to stay ranked where they are. What Governor Christie did to fix the over supply of SRECS in the state in 2012x. What changes are coming to the  New Jersey market. How these changes will affect the market as we know it today.   Quotes from the show: On coincidences "Life is, I don't think it's very randon.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #32. New Jersey changes in the market "It will be a great transition into the community solar pilot” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #32 “Perception is that only the wealthy can afford solar but there should be an opportunity with community solar where it's open to everyone.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #32. “The state tells companies that are generating in that state that a certain amount of it has to be in renewables and a certain amount has to actually be in solar” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #29. "There's a race to build projects in NJ to get to that 5.1%” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #32 On finding balance "Balance is very difficult and it's something I'm still working on.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode 32. Her favorite hashtag "#Carpe Solem it means seize the sun.” Suzanne Waters, Episode #32 Resources: Reneu Energy Summer Solstice Party   Benoy Thanjan info@reneuenergy.com www.reneuenergy.com   LinkedIn.com/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy Suzanne Waters: suzanne@reneuenergy.com Linkedin: Suzanne Waters www.reneuenergy.com Facebook: Reneu Energy  

Episode Summary   Benoy and Suzanne discuss Reneu’s Energy’s Summer Solstice Party and Benoy moderating a community solar panel at the NY Solar Summit while giving a SRECs 101 tutorial. SRECs is an environmental commodity that different states have created to incent development of renewable energy.  Reneu Energy has brokered $28 million in SREC transactions and manage 12MWs of solar project with SREC asset management. Reneu Energy also has created SREC research on different states.   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar and utility scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges energy and environmental commodities. Reneu Energy has brokered $27 million in environmental commodities transactions. 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. 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 also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche. Suzanne Waters Suzanne Waters is an experienced solar professional with a broad knowledge of the industry, including project development administration, marketing best practices, financial strategy, and team leadership. Before joining Reneu Energy, Suzanne worked as the Business Development Manager and Proposal Team Leader at Vanguard Energy Partners, a national solar developer, and their affiliate firm, Vanguard Energy Capital. She oversaw proposal development and contract execution, and collaborated on structured finance for large scale, multimillion-dollar projects. In addition, Suzanne has extensive experience in many aspects of the PV industry, with unmatched enthusiasm for its capabilities and  a BA in Economics from Rutgers College at Rutgers University.   Insight from this Episode   What SRECs are and how they work. How SRECs are a volatile market and fluctuate in value. Where and how SRECs are traded. What states are currently using the SREC incentive. Future of SRECs   Quotes from the show: “At Reneu Energy we have a lot of experience in SREC’s and we have brokered about 28 million.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #29. On the decrease in value:  “NJ had the Solar Energy Act in 2012 where they increased the demand” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #29 “The demand is created by the state.” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #29. “The state tells companies that are generating in that state that a certain amount of it has to be in renewables and a certain amount has to actually be in solar” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #29. “It’s not a tradeable commodity where you can go on an exchange” Benoy Thanjan, Episode #29. “If you sign a long term contract and then you might be able to sell the SRECs on the spot market for much more than you signed that long term contract for.” Suzanne Waters, Episode #29. “The SACP is almost like a fine they have to pay if the renewable portfolio standard isn’t met.” Suzanne Waters, Episode #29. Resources:   CBL Markets is connecting buyers and sellers to trade multiple environmental products on one screen.  CBL Markets Exchange is spot marketplace for RECs. If you are interested in learning more about CBL Markets, contact Sean Barwin Phone (US): +1 212 520 2935 and Email: sean.barwin@cblmarkets.com.  Let Sean from CBL know that you heard about them through the Solar Maverick Podcast.   http://www.cbourses.com   Intercontinental Exchange builds, operates and advances global markets through information, technology and expertise.  An exchange that you can buy and sell SRECs. https://www.theice.com/index   Reneu Energy Summer Solstice Party   Benoy Thanjan info@reneuenergy.com www.reneuenergy.com   LinkedIn.com/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy Suzanne Waters: suzanne@reneuenergy.com Linkedin: Suzanne Waters www.reneuenergy.com Facebook: Reneu Energy  

About our guest: Abinash Tiwari is the CIO of BlueFlame Energy Finance, a startup company based in California that focuses on financing energy projects for commercial building owners. He has over 15 years of experience in the solar energy industry, including in energy finance, project development, origination and business development. He has worked on projects totalling 250 megawatts of solar energy and invested one billion in solar PV, storage and other Distributed Generation projects. Before he joined BlueFlame, he was the director of renewable business development at Constellation NewEnergy.   Episode summary: Abinash speaks from 15 years of experience creating innovative ways to finance solar energy projects and navigating the dynamic nature of working in a relatively new industry. He says learning on the job and constantly evolving with the technology makes his job fun. Insights from this episode: Abinash’s secrets to innovating ahead of PACE(“Property Assessed Clean Energy “) financing programs instead of waiting around for those programs to catch up How you can be the value added on a project – quality over quantity when building relationships His thoughts on the trends to look out for in solar technology (hint: it’s not energy storage) Quotes from the show: “I always thought power has more value than SRECs fundamentally, because power is something people need. SRECs is something which is created by regulators.” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 On BlueFlame’s financial model versus the national financing initiative PACE: “The beauty of this is we can go to any state, any jurisdiction, and actually still finance fairly small projects.” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 “As a small business, as a startup, you are always looking at how the market reacts to what you’re trying to do and then change course. And you have to do that super quickly because you don’t have the liberty and the stability of a very large business. Pretty much you learn as you go, and actually that is pretty exciting.” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 “The tailwinds are there behind solar and energy distribution in general fundamentally, and it is not going to go away.” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 “The question is do you want stability or do you want to join the fun?” - Abinash Tiwari, Episode 3 “It’s all about adding value, being honest and transparent.” - Benoy Thanjan, Episode 3 Stay connected:   Benoy Thanjan LinkedIn.com/in/bthanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy www.reneuenergy.com info@reneuenergy.com   Li Wang: MJWangMedia.com Instagram: @liwang22 Abinash Tiwari blueflameenergyfinance.com or hyperqual.com Twitter LinkedIn

GAF is happy to present Episode 002 of the Contractor's Corner Podcast! On Contractor's Corner we talk to roofing professionals about what's driving their business. The podcast is hosted by Don Kilcoyne and features interviews with contractors as well as experts on topics of use to contractors. Join the discussion in the comments section, subscribe wherever it is you listen to podcasts, and email your questions and comments to ContractorsCorner@gaf.com. This episode features Amy Ochsenreiter, a GAF product manager responsible for the DecoTech Solar Roofing system, who provided us with a kind of "Solar 101" crash course. Amy has been traveling the country talking to contractors about the emerging solar roofing market. If you have a question about solar, chances are good that Amy has answered it for somebody already. Amy gives an overview of the business and explains some of the opportunites and chllenges facing roofers who plan to transition into solar. In addition to discussing concepts such as net metering, SRECs, and the permitting process, Amy addresses the biggest solar question of all: how does a roofing contractor know if getting into solar is a good business decision? Topics discussed: (0:00) Intro (1:05) Basic questions (4:02) Educational resources (6:54) Net metering (7:55) "Should I be in solar?" (13:30) Labor/training (14:16) First steps and red flags (16:06) StainGuard Plus (16:58) Surprising questions (18:04) Solar in winter (20:16) The future of solar Learn more about what we discussed in this episode: DecoTech SEIA Greentech Media DsireUSA SolarPowerRocks Connect with Us: GAF on Twitter @gafroofing, Facebook, and on the Web. Email us at ContractorsCorner@gaf.com.