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​Bernadette Del Chiaro has a new job. She has left her longstanding and most effective role as the Executive Director of the California Solar and Storage Association, and joined the Environmental Working Group (EWG) as a senior vice president. She makes clear that she is not leaving the fight for distributed solar and storage. The attack on net energy metering, and the downturn in the California Solar industry are alarming. Bernadette is just supporting the fight from a different position. EWG is focused on health... the food we eat, the air we breathe, the power we rely on.Bernadette makes clear the benefits of local, distributed solar and storage. It saves everyone money, not just those that have panels on their roofs. It creates local jobs. It helps the State meet our climate protection goals. And all ratepayers save money as our utilities do not have to build new power plants. They also do not need to spend billions of dollars on new transmission and distribution lines. She points out that while generating solar in the desert is very inexpensive, it's the cost of the transmission to bring it to us that jacks up power bills. This has been quite out of sight of California's ratepayers but  the resulting rate increases are severe.She discusses how there are now two million California homes, businesses, schools, organizations, and public facilities of all kinds that now have solar. And as a result, she explains, the State did not need to build 16,000 MW of new generating capacity. Again, distributed resources -- paid by individual home and business owners and others -- are saving us all money. But despite this, our utilities continue to attack distributed generation.Ted and Bernadette talk about future models" Will utilities embrace networked distributed resources, or will they resist, potentially amplifying grid defection? Already utilities have imposed fees on solar system owners... disincentivizing solar and storage and the benefits that they provide. So the fight goes on. Bernadette is clear that there is stronger need than ever for advocacy of the benefits of distributed generation, warning that the force of utility profit-making is daunting, and needs a strategic and more-diligent-than-ever approach.

An energy storage system (ESS) was always something that included an inverter…. Until now. Tune in and listen to this fun conversation with Sequoya and Sean as they shoot the breeze about how cool this new UL 9540 Edition 3 standard is and how it saves money by not having to get tested with every individual inverter. Sequoya is also on the California Solar and Storage Association Board of Directors, so send them all your money! They are very important!!   Topics Discussed: Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions www.energy.briggsandstratton.com DC only ESS = Direct Current only Energy Storage Systems NorCal Solar = Northern California Solar Energy Association www.norcalsolar.org CALSSA = California Solar and Storage Association www.calssa.org UL 9540 A UL 9540 LFP = Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery NMC = Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Battery Lead Acid Battery SOC = State of Charge AEE Solar Backwoods Solar 48-volt Lithium-Ion Phosphate Battery Cylindrical Primary Cell Factor UL 1741 SimpliPHI 6.6 Battery System Sol-Ark Off-Grid Solar Propagation Stand Alone Battery under UL 9540 IFC = International Fire Code IRC = International Residential Code NEC = National Electrical Code NFPA 855 = National Fire Protection Association (Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems) UL 9540 edition 3 Electromagnetic Pulse SEIA = Solar Energy Industries Association Distributed Energy D Grid   Reach out Sequoya here: Website: www.energy.briggsandstratton.com Email: sales@briggsandstratton.com    Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

Are you even doing trade shows right? There's a right way to do a trade show, and then there's just wasting your time and money. This is just one of many topics we cover as we return to the mics and gab all about the recent Self Storage Association Fall Conference in Las Vegas a few weeks back. We learned alot, from Google updates, to data analytics, to AI do's and don'ts. Plus, we share some of our tips for vendors looking to get more people visiting their booths. We've got some praises as well as pet peeves to hand out. We hope you find our insights... insightful, and that you make plans to head to a trade show in the near future. And if you do plan on going to one, make sure you do it right. Hosts: Josh Huff & Melissa Huff Produced by Lighthouse Storage Solutions

In the second episode of our CCUS mini-series, we turn our focus to the United Kingdom – a country with plans to be a global leader in CCUS. Olivia Powis, UK Director for the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, spoke with David Linden to explain the specific role that the technology plays in the UK, and why – after past failed attempts – the industry can now achieve its ambitious targets. David and Olivia also discuss both the opportunity and risks facing the industry, as well as what the longer-term vision is.   

In this episode, Johan shares how he got into the solar industry, talks about Solar Battle of the Bands, the solar installer competition at Intersolar, and the ups and downs of his career. He also discusses how solar installation has changed his musical projects in the industry and a lot more!   Topics covered:   Quick mount PV K2 systems www.k2-systems.com Solar battle of the bands Solar battle of comedians Solar installer competitions Fidelity Roof Company www.fidelityroof.com Quality Solar www.qualitysolar.com Claudia Wentworth ASES www.ases.org NorCal Solar www.norcalsolar.org Nich Pak, Johan's Solar Band member 111 Minna www.111minnagallery.com Intersolar www.intersolar.us Quick Mount Band Fronius Band Solar City Band Sun Power Band SMA Band Solectria Band “DCAC” Hotel Utah CALSSA California Solar and Storage Association www.calssa.org RE+ www.re-plus.com Johan's Band Northerner Brittany Heller Alex Heller Stand up comedies San Francisco Comedy College Jennifer Alfdsen Rolls Battery Solar Games Intersolar Smarter E www.thesmartere.com ​Eicke Weber  Herman Scheer Fraunhofer Institute www.fraunhofer.de Solar tour Tesla tours Diversified www.onediversified.com CSLB www.cslb.ca.gov K2 formerly known as Everest Company Century Roofing and Solar www.centuryroofandsolar.com Metal flashing Sealant based flashing and mounts Goop in a prayer Comp shingle roof in japan Asphalt shingle Asphalt impregnated underlayment Butyl Roofing Tim Montague's podcast www.cleanpowerhourpodcast.com Heatspring Classes SEIA Solar Energy Industry Association www.seia.org NYSERDA www.nyserda.ny.gov CALSSA formerly known CALSEA   You can find Johan Alfsen here: LinkedIn: Johan Alfsen Facebook: Sol Riders Instagram: 510Johan   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

10 years in the solar and storage industry qualifies most industry veterans as a solar old timer. But there is one person who stands out as a beacon of leadership, longevity and success. Ed Murray has been heating water molecules (solar thermal), converting photons to electrons (solar PV) and saving customers money since 1978. That's 322 dog years! Ed Murray, CEO of Aztec Solar in Sacramento, knows solar thermal, PV and storage technology like the back of his hand. He's managed to run his successful solar business in spite of the “solar coaster” craziness. But what impresses me the most about Ed is his industry leadership. Ed has been on the Board of Directors of the California Solar and Storage Association for 40 years, has been serving as its president since 2016, has been on the Board of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners for 14 years, and served on the Board of the Solar Energy Industries Association for 14 years. For a detailed dive into what it takes to be successful in the solar and storage industry for the long term, you don't want to miss this episode of the Energy Show at www.energyshow.biz

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies are crucial for Europe to achieve its climate targets for 2040 and 2050. CCUS solutions can also enhance industrial competitiveness and bolster energy resilience.It is no coincidence that the European Commission unveiled its Industrial Carbon Management Strategy on the same day as the publication of its 2040 climate target, early February. Without a massive deployment of CCUS technologies, the EU will not be able to decarbonise its industrial activities.Along with the ICMS, the Net Zero Industry Act emphasises the role of CCUS technologies in reaching Net-Zero by 2050 and being a critical solution in securing the future of European industries.Listen to this event organised by the Carbon Capture & Storage Association – the leading European CCUS trade association with 120+ members across the entire value chain - to explore the CCUS industry perspective about achieving the CO2 storage targets set by the European Commission.Key discussion points will include:- Assessing the impact of CCUS on industrial decarbonisation processes.- Advancing solutions for compelling business cases to increase CO2 storage and transport infrastructure investments.- Identifying key policy measures to promote the use of CCUS technologies.

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies are crucial for Europe to achieve its climate targets for 2040 and 2050. CCUS solutions can also enhance industrial competitiveness and bolster energy resilience.It is no coincidence that the European Commission unveiled its Industrial Carbon Management Strategy on the same day as the publication of its 2040 climate target, early February. Without a massive deployment of CCUS technologies, the EU will not be able to decarbonise its industrial activities.Along with the ICMS, the Net Zero Industry Act emphasises the role of CCUS technologies in reaching Net-Zero by 2050 and being a critical solution in securing the future of European industries.Listen to this event organised by the Carbon Capture & Storage Association – the leading European CCUS trade association with 120+ members across the entire value chain - to explore the CCUS industry perspective about achieving the CO2 storage targets set by the European Commission.Key discussion points will include:- Assessing the impact of CCUS on industrial decarbonisation processes.- Advancing solutions for compelling business cases to increase CO2 storage and transport infrastructure investments.- Identifying key policy measures to promote the use of CCUS technologies.

While California is widely known for its support and love for solar, a perplexing decision like NEM 3 raises questions about the influence of power companies and the ongoing battle against utility monopolies. Bernadette del Chiaro and Brad Heavner from CALSSA (California Solar and Storage Association), the champions advocating for the entire solar food chain in the Golden State, unveil the complexities of the solar industry causing a disconnect between consumers' perspectives and regulatory decisions. Join us for a compelling conversation as we untangle the intricate web of California's solar landscape and its resilient journey toward a sustainable energy future!

In this episode, Executive Director of the California Storage and Solar Association Bernadette Del Chiaro talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of solar energy and storage, as well as how they are essential to a sustainable future.   About Bernadette Del Chiaro: After completing her Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Resource Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, Bernadette Del Chiaro went on to work as an organizer for Green Corps. She later worked at the Toxics Action Center and Environment California and Environment America as a director, before joining the California Solar and Storage Association in 2013. Since joining, Bernadette has built the organization into the largest clean energy business group in the state. She's authored several clean energy reports and has been quoted widely in the media including MSNBC, NPR, BBC, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and dozens of local and trade outlets.   Learn more about Bernadette Del Chiaro via https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-del-chiaro-7598706/  Podcast Highlights:   “There's really nothing as abundant as solar energy and the sun's energy. It is just the single most abundant natural carbon free resource on the planet... So we've already figured it out. The question is just how do we deploy it as quickly as possible and get it in the hands of everybody so that we can solve climate change sooner than later. So to really put it more bluntly, we can't solve climate change without solar energy. It is that important and it's that foundational to our clean energy future.” -       Bernadette Del Chiaro on the importance and abundance of solar energy, and how we have the resources we need to create a sustainable future.  “And if you boil down climate change, which sometimes can seem like a pretty complex issue, it really comes down to one simple thing, which won't be easy, but is moving off of fossil fuels and to do that as quickly and with as little disruption to our society as possible.” -       Bernadette Del Chiaro on the simplicity of the approach we need to take on climate change.  “There's a lot of things that local governments can do to make [the change to solar] faster. There's a software that the Department of Energy has developed where every single building  in America can tap into that software for free and provide instantaneous permitting. So, you don't have to literally drive down to the permitting office with a piece of paper anymore. You can just use your computer, you enter in some information and out spits the permit, the permission to go build your solar system. That kind of thing is really groundbreaking, but we need all of our California cities and counties to actually adopt it” -       Bernadette Del Chiaro on the statewide developments that increase accessibility to solar panel permitting.  Guest: Bernadette Del Chiaro (Executive Director, California Solar and Storage Association)  Interviewers: Rachel Strausman (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Vice Chief Ambassador)  Watch to the video version here: https://youtu.be/zDUQdgemXPk Music by: C Codainehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/PhaseCommercial Links: Considering a Career in International Public Service with Mayor General Barrye Price Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In-Person Watch Party at HUB 355 (free pizza, boba, and a book for in-person attendees) or via Zoom Webinar To attend the in-person watch party, please RSVP via: spp-price.eventbrite.com  To attend the online webinar, please RSVP via:bit.ly/spp-pricehttps://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpphttps://spp.ucr.edu/mpp  This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/  Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast. 

Hear another episode from the RE+ Conference in Las Vegas, as Bill and Gloria interview Thad Culley, Director, Public Policy for Sunrun, and Stephanie Johnson, Executive Director for CHESSA, Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association. Thad and Stephanie do a wonderful job of explaining how the explosive growth of renewable energy in our country is providing benefits for homeowners, business owners, and utility companies. As subject matter experts, they also explain how policies vary from state to state, and their work to help educate the general public and legislators about the importance of utilizing our greatest source of free energy, the sun. Thank you Thad and Stephanie for taking time to share this important information with our listening audience, and for your dedication to helping America become energy independent.Support the show

Episode Summary Benoy interviews Robin Dutta who is the Campaign Director at Local Solar for All.   Local Solar for All's mission is to create safer, more affordable and equitable ways to supply power to our communities.  Robin speaks about the benefits of Local Solar, the best states for Community Solar, and how the solar industry can improve our lobby and advocacy efforts. 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.     Robin Dutta Robin Dutta is Campaign Director for Local Solar for All.  He has worked in Market Development & Policy to SunPower Corporation and Nextiity and Board of Directors for the Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association. Robin's Objectives: To create and maintain renewable energy markets across the country that promote healthy competition across industries and opportunities for residents, businesses, and industry to adopt environmentally sustainable practices that lower direct costs for them and indirect costs for society at-large; To facilitate the evolution of the free market where environmentally sustainable outcomes are aligned with efficient and profitable business practices.   Stay connected: Benoy Thanjan Website: www.reneuenergy.com Email: info@renewenergy.com LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Facebook: Reneu Energy   Robin Dutta Website: https://www.localsolarforall.org Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LocalSolar4All Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LocalSolar4All Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-solar-for-all/ DC Energy Happy Hour https://www.linkedin.com/events/7099887817152937984/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-dutta-84208915/ 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.  

If you live in Indiana, did you know the default time for being able to assess a late penalty and deny tenants access to their units has been shortened? Did you know Indiana, the time-period has been shortened between when somone is late and when a lien sale can be initiated? You would if you were a member of the Indiana Self Storage Association or the National Self Storage Association. Let me explain why I think they are important for YOU. **Online Courses at The Quickstart Academy** https://TheQuickStartAcademy.com/ **Listen on Apple Podcasts** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-wealth-through-self-storage/id1588425875 **5 KPIs we measure** https://creatingwealththroughselfstorage.lpages.co/top-5-kpi-ebook/ **My blog** http://creatingwealththroughselfstorage.com/ **Facebook** https://www.facebook.com/markhelmselfstorage/ **Twitter** https://twitter.com/MarkHelmSelfst **The Storage World Analyzer** http://storageworldanalyzer.com/ **The QuickStart Academy Store** https://quick-start-academy.myshopify.com

In this episode, Matthew Van Horn joins us to discuss a recap of the Self Storage Association's recent Economic Summit. These episodes are recorded live during the first half of our weekly Meetup Mondays, the virtual gathering for self storage professionals! Register for our next Meetup Mondays at https://bit.ly/MeetupMondays and be part of the conversation! And if you want to access more free resources and tools for your self storage operations, visit our website at www.3milestorage.com. See you there! ======================== Matthew Van Horn Founder Black Swan Storage Advisors matt@blackswanstorage.com 772.370.1273  www.blackswanstorage.com ======================== Jim Ross & 3 Mile Storage Management https://www.3milestorage.com **Go now to get your free copy of the new book "Unlock The Power Of Remote Management For Your Self Storage Business" Interested in property management services? Book a time here: https://calendly.com/jimross/3milestoragemanagement Email: jim@3milestorage.com All of my content can be easily found at: https://linktr.ee/3milestorage About Jim Ross Jim Ross and his company 3 Mile Storage Management offers self storage property management solutions for self storage facility owners that want to dominate their local 3 mile market with a large focus on remotely managed operations. I enjoy providing value to the self storage industry through writing books, speaking at industry events, putting together virtual summits, hosting The Self Storage Show podcast, curating a weekly newsletter and providing much of it for free at www.3milestorage.com

The California Solar and Stage Association's Bernadette Del Chiaro discusses the California Public Utilities Commission's pending decision on net metering and her view that granting utilities' request to ratchet back net metering compensation is a threat to the vibrant growth California has experienced recently in solar-plus-storage adoption. She describes the CPUC's pending proposal as part of a concerted, nationwide campaign to limit rooftop solar net metering, which the Edison Electric Institute described 10 years ago as an existential threat to the utility industry. The industry has employed an army of lobbyists and consultants using "bogus PR and bogus math" to convince state lawmakers to limit net-metering compensation for small consumers, she says.Support the show

Markham interviews Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director, California Solar & Storage Association, about the critical role played by rooftop solar and battery storage in supporting California's strained power grid during the crippling heat wave of the first few weeks of September, 2022.

In this Green Light episode, Catherine speaks with Bri Hamilton, Stephanie Johnson, & Christy Searl, who were recently hired by Javelin Capital, Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association, & Leyline Renewable Capital, LLC. Catherine was grateful to have had the opportunity to help place these incredibly talented individuals at top clean energy companies, knowing that they all bring a lot of important skills to this industry. They each discuss with Catherine how their transition into clean energy has been, the myriad benefits of coming from outside the industry & much more. Shout out to the executives at these organizations for having the foresight to see the substantial value of hiring from outside of the clean energy industry. As the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) just reported, job growth in the energy sector outpaced overall U.S. employment from 2020 to 2021, with EV jobs increasing by 26%. There are more job openings than there are candidates, & fortunately, plenty of top-tier candidates from more developed industries with relevant contacts & knowledge to help the clean energy industry rapidly scale & expand. So far, 10% of Dylan Green's placements in clean energy have been from outside our industry. We look forward to further increasing this number, & net diversity in clean energy, while simultaneously helping the industry grow with necessary skills & experiences, by bringing in exceptional individuals from more developed industries. Learn more about our new net diversity mission: bit.ly/3IU6ICL.Are you looking for your next role in climate tech? Join the largest growing network of cleantech professionals and be the first to know about when industry leading cleantech companies first post new job openings, from development to finance to marketing, by checking out our website: dylan-green.com/latest-jobs.

It's time to rally together once again, #SolarWarrior! As you'll hear in today's #TacticalTuesday (TT), Carter Lavin and the folks at the California Solar & Storage Association need our help not just to get the word out, but to GET out and be present at this Thursday's upcoming rallies in California. Carter is one of the folks I find most knowledgeable and compelling in his ability to explain what's at stake for the industry. So, in today's TT, we go into what is the premise of Net Energy Metering (NEM), why it's so important, and how, exactly, it's under fire in the CA market.  In January, we put out the call-to-arms for our solar community to get to the rallies in LA and SF, and thousands of you show up. We hope that you'll rally once more, as the fate of the CA solar industry still hangs very much in the balance. January's solar rally was the largest solar rally in history, and it led to Commissioners getting fired & updates to the commission's directive. But the legislative win that followed was only the beginning.  This week, the CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meets again, and we intend to make a public display that the Solar industry is united and strong. What are these rallies? Why are they important or happening at all, and when/where are they? That's covered in today's discussion w/Carter. As Carter says, “These discussions at the PUC are deciding the fate of the solar industry…If we want to win, we have to fight.”  “Show up, rally, donate, be loud”, as Carter says. You see, Solar Warrior, you can be right all day long and still be made illegal or impotent by those who wish to see the Solar industry choked out.  For over a decade, Carter Lavin has helped renewable energy nonprofits and companies develop, design and execute marketing plans and sales drives, plan networking and educational events, track policy, and connect with media, government officials and community members. Listen in today as he brings the heat on why we need to stand together against this CPUC movement. If you're totally unfamiliar with Net Energy Metering, , we've covered the California policy market and in particular what's at stake in this NEM battle extensively in these previous episodes (in particular in the final 3): https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/149 (149: Bernadette Del Chiaro) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/205 (205: Adam Browning) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/263 (263: Adam Browning) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/265 (265: Glen Brand (it's not just CA)) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/377 (377: Dave Rosenfeld) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/437 (437: Andrew Birch ) If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to their contact info (linked, twitter, etc) in the https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/ (show notes) over on the blog. SunCast is presented by https://www.mysuncast.com/sungrow (Sungrow), the world's most bankable inverter brand. You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you, here: https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors (www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 475 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ (LinkedIn) or email.

It's time to rally together once again, #SolarWarrior! As you'll hear in today's #TacticalTuesday (TT), Carter Lavin and the folks at the California Solar & Storage Association need our help not just to get the word out, but to GET out and be present at this Thursday's upcoming rallies in California. Carter is one of the folks I find most knowledgeable and compelling in his ability to explain what's at stake for the industry. So, in today's TT, we go into what is the premise of Net Energy Metering (NEM), why it's so important, and how, exactly, it's under fire in the CA market.  In January, we put out the call-to-arms for our solar community to get to the rallies in LA and SF, and thousands of you show up. We hope that you'll rally once more, as the fate of the CA solar industry still hangs very much in the balance. January's solar rally was the largest solar rally in history, and it led to Commissioners getting fired & updates to the commission's directive. But the legislative win that followed was only the beginning.  This week, the CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meets again, and we intend to make a public display that the Solar industry is united and strong. What are these rallies? Why are they important or happening at all, and when/where are they? That's covered in today's discussion w/Carter. As Carter says, “These discussions at the PUC are deciding the fate of the solar industry…If we want to win, we have to fight.”  “Show up, rally, donate, be loud”, as Carter says. You see, Solar Warrior, you can be right all day long and still be made illegal or impotent by those who wish to see the Solar industry choked out.  For over a decade, Carter Lavin has helped renewable energy nonprofits and companies develop, design and execute marketing plans and sales drives, plan networking and educational events, track policy, and connect with media, government officials and community members. Listen in today as he brings the heat on why we need to stand together against this CPUC movement. If you're totally unfamiliar with Net Energy Metering, , we've covered the California policy market and in particular what's at stake in this NEM battle extensively in these previous episodes (in particular in the final 3): https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/149 (149: Bernadette Del Chiaro) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/205 (205: Adam Browning) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/263 (263: Adam Browning) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/265 (265: Glen Brand (it's not just CA)) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/377 (377: Dave Rosenfeld) https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/437 (437: Andrew Birch ) If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to their contact info (linked, twitter, etc) in the https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/ (show notes) over on the blog. SunCast is presented by https://www.mysuncast.com/sungrow (Sungrow), the world's most bankable inverter brand. You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you, here: https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors (www.mysuncast.com/sponsors) Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 475 other founder stories and startup advice athttps://www.mysuncast.com/ ( www.mysuncast.com). You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/ (LinkedIn) or email.

In this week's podcast we discuss the approved NEM changes and the changes still to be approved by the #CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission). Follow #CALSSA (California Solar & Storage Association) for more updates and plans of action to protect the solar industry. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics. Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you're facing when considering solar. About Adam Duran & Magnified Media Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. Based in San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is an internet marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and customer generation for companies of all sizes. Magnified Media helping company leaders master their marketing by: • getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and • getting them more online reviews, • creating media content that engages with their audience. In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this latest instalment of The Waterline Live from COP26 the Humber remains in the spotlight as a global exemplar region At a session hosted by Scottish energy company SSE, which has a number of investments in the Humber, the region has been recognised as a front-runner in the race to be the world's first net-zero industrial cluster. Jonathan Levy talks to Melissa Stark, Global Renewables and Energy Transition Services Lead, Accenture; Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive, Carbon Capture and Storage Association; John Johnson, Director of Development - SSE Thermal. As COP26 looks at transport, the Humber has also been recognised as having a good strategic position in the transition of marine propulsion to low carbon substitute fuels and ultimately to new clean alternatives such as hydrogen. As we hear from Paul Holthus, CEO, World Ocean Council - The Global Blue Economy Business & Investment Organization - advancing "Corporate Ocean Responsibility" Stay tuned to The Waterline live from Glasgow, as we connect the Humber to COP26 A Blue Aurora Media production for Marketing Humber.

In this week's podcast we discuss the newest Net Energy Metering proposal by the California utilities and the effects on both the commercial and residential solar markets. Please also subscribe to The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) for more updates and support. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics. Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you're facing when considering solar. About Adam Duran & Magnified Media Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. Based in San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is an internet marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and customer generation for companies of all sizes. Magnified Media helping company leaders master their marketing by: • getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and • getting them more online reviews, • creating media content that engages with their audience. In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we discuss a couple of updates that are having big effects on the solar business - raw materials and the California Solar and Storage Association's lawsuit against the California Contractors State License Board. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics. Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you're facing when considering solar. About Adam Duran & Magnified Media Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. Based in San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is an internet marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and customer generation for companies of all sizes. Magnified Media helping company leaders master their marketing by: • getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and • getting them more online reviews, • creating media content that engages with their audience. In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his podcast Local SEO in 10.

Copyright 2021 The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon 6/30/21 News Story: “PG&E just asked regulators for a $3.6b rate hike to reduce fires from their own power lines” Another “in your face” profit grab from a utility that blames rooftop solar for high electric rates. This rate increase works out to $36 per month for every homeowner in California! Do they think we're stupid? The biggest threat to rooftop solar and storage is not political. It's not tariffs. Or product shortages. The biggest threat is from aggressive lobbying (which we pay via our electric bills) and outright lies from monopoly utilities. It's pretty simple: utilities are trying to prevent businesses and homeowners from installing their own solar and battery systems so they maximize their profits. They lie about rooftop solar and storage. Adding insult to injury, they are also trying to increase fees for customers who already have these systems. It's an outright, blatant, anti-competitive profit grab that will harm all current and future solar + storage customers — while at the same time increasing monopoly utility profits. And our regulators have historically gone along with these profit grabs. Utilities invented their Big Lie to convince the public that they are the good guys, only trying to protect ratepayers. BS. Did your electric rates go up because of rooftop solar? No — they went up because of high transmission costs and ridiculous utility executive salaries. Are our wildfires caused by rooftop solar? No — the deadliest fires have been caused by inadequate transmission line maintenance. Will paying utilities more money solve your home and business blackout problems any time soon? No — the fastest and cheapest way for you to get reliable power is with your own backup system. Check out this short video for a more realistic perspective: We Can't Trust Them - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9TVsgUvtlI It is inconceivable to me that the California Public Utilities commission is considering another economic shift from homeowners, schools and businesses to a twice-bankrupt and criminal utility (PG&E) who already has a guaranteed 10% rate of return, who just raised electric rates by 11% this year — and is now asking for another $3.6 billion rate increase. Specifically, California's three monopoly utilities want to: * Add monthly fixed charges to solar customer bills, * Reduce solar reimbursement rates, * Eliminate annual net metering, and * Change net metering grandfathering for existing solar customers. The only way to stop this utility profit grab is for homeowners and businesses to call out this Big LieL * Tell Governor Newsom that increasing solar costs is absolutely the wrong way to solving our electricity problems. * Tell the California Public Utilities Commission that paying PG&E even more money is unfair to all ratepayers. * Tell them both that we need more local solar and storage, not more expensive long-distance transmission lines that cause wildfires and perpetually high maintenance costs. Take action now: * Contact the Solar Rights Alliance at https://solarrights.org * Contact the California Solar and Storage Association at https://calssa.org For more about this Utility Lie, please listen up to this week's Energy Show https://cinnamon.energy/the-energy-show/. We'll go through the specific changes monopoly utilities want, the falsehoods behind their Big Lie, and steps we all need to take before the utility profit grab goes into effect.

As John says in the episode: "When we think of solar energy, we think of Bernadette Del Chiaro." Bernadette is the executive director of the California Solar & Storage Association, whose mission is to promote the widespread deployment of local clean energy technologies. Rooftop solar has been one of the state's biggest clean-energy success stories: California has built the equivalent of five nuclear power plants-worth of rooftop solar in the past 15 years. Now, proposed changes to net metering could put the brakes on the state's rooftop solar expansion. Plus - Who had the #WorstWeekCA? Show Notes: 2:09 What is Net Metering? 6:58 What about AB1139? 13:43 "We don't have blackouts in the middle of the night" 15:25 Cost to install rooftop solar 21:04 What is the PUC's roll? 22:35 The #WorstWeekCA Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io Produced by White Hot

En este primer episodio de nuestra serie en vehículos eléctricos, conversamos con el Lic. Javier Rua Jovet, Chief Policy Officer del Solar Energy and Storage Association de Puerto Rico. Con su alza en popularidad, hablamos sobre cómo es vivir con un carro eléctrico y qué debemos esperar en los próximos años en el mercado automotriz. ¿Te estarás comprando un carro eléctrico pronto? Y estén pendientes a la segunda parte de esta serie sobre vehículos eléctricos, donde entramos en la parte técnica de los carros eléctricos. ¿Cuánto rinden? ¿Son más eficientes que los de combustible? ¿Se pueden considerar limpios aún con una red sucia? Todo esto y más en el próximo episodio. Global Shapers - San Juan Hub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalshaperssanjuan/ Global Shapers - San Juan Hub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalShapersSJ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/climate-shapers-pr/message

We have built 1.2 million rooftop solar systems in the state of California.Bernadette Del Chiaro, the Executive Director of the California Solar and Storage Association, discusses the importance of net-metering, an electric utility billing program that credits solar energy owners for the surplus electricity they add to the grid.

Utilities and Consumers in California are in a pitched battle over the value of residential solar generated electricity fed back to the grid. It’s important because the money consumers are paid for their excess solar directly affects how quickly their panels pay for themselves. If the state’s utilities have their way in the upcoming “Net Metering 3.0” debates, California’s local energy market could get shut down overnight. Listen in as Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director of the California Solar and Storage Association, explains net metering, California’s 2021 review process, and offers a way advocates of clean energy to lend their voice to this critical issue.

Special Thanks to the Guest for Episode 9: Mark DePasquale, Chief Executive Officer of the National Portable Storage Association. In this episode Host, Kevin Jr. (President, Equipment Management Services, Houston, TX) chats with Mark about his Whiskey Barrel, his journey with the National Portable Storage Association and the new virtual NPSA conference to be held in 2021. So grab a drink and join us on this episode of the Container Happy Hour Podcast Music: Don't Worry So Much by Jeff Kaale https://soundcloud.com/jeff-kaale Find more information about Equipment Management Services LLC - www.equipmentmanagementservices.com Find more information about the National Portable Storage Association - https://npsa.org/ Follow us on our Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emsllc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equipmentmanagement/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/EquipmentManagementServices/

Founded in 1881, the E. E. Ward Moving & Storage company leaves behind a long legacy of excellence. The company is the oldest continually operated black-owned business in the nation. In its nearly 140-year history, the E. E. Ward has developed a reputation as one of the most trusted and respected moving companies in the country and continues to uphold that reputation to this day.For 120 years, E. E. Ward Moving & Storage was a family-owned company, which started as a stop on the Underground Railroad. In 1881, John T. Ward launched the company with his son William, only consisting of two horses and a wagon, flourishing into the well-established company it is today. In 2001, Brian Brooks purchased the company from Eldon E. Ward, when there was no family succession plan in place or other family members interested in taking over the business. Brooks has had long ties with E. E. Ward prior to acquiring it, as his father was a lawyer for the company. Brooks, along with his wife, has a strong commitment to upholding the values and strengthening the legacy of E. E. Ward.Since Brooks' purchase of the company, he has led its team to great success. E. E. Ward has been the recipient of multiple accolades, including but not limited to; the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council MBE Supplier of The Year award, three-time recipient of the BBB of Central Ohio's Torch Award, Pillar Awards for Community Service, Corporate Caring Human Services Award, Diversity In Business Award and the highly coveted Agent of The Year Service Excellence Award from the American Moving & Storage Association. Brooks has also partnered the company with NASCAR Hall of Famer, Richard Petty as the official mover.With the numerous awards and accolades received, it's clear that E. E. Ward is being lead to success by Brian Brooks. His commitment to the company has helped it uphold its core values and strengthen the legacy it's created in its nearly 140-year history. With quality and integrity, the company and Brooks will succeed far into the future.What you'll learn about in this episode:The history of the E. E. Ward Moving & Storage company and how Brian took over.  Brian's connection to the Ward family leading up to the business relationship. The decision to keep the company name during the purchase. Brian's advice to prospective family business owners; staying true.The collaborative power of Brian and Dominique and how they balance each other's strengths. E. E. Ward's market and geographic placement; catering to constant migration.The vision for the business and the evolution of the company over the years. How the decision to expand the business came about and the importance of timing and luck.Brian's points of passion and social initiatives he has been involved with.  The company's relationship with Richard Petty and the fruits of this connection.Brian's thoughts on the future of his family, children, and the company.Additional Resources:Brian Brooks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-brooks-4402111  E. E. Ward Moving & Storage: https://eeward.com/E. E. Ward on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eewardmoving

In our very first “ETB Ask an Expert” interview series we explored the topic of SGIP, the Self Generation Incentive Program in California, which is the longest-running and most lucrative behind-the-meter energy storage incentive program in the country. The SGIP program was recently re-upped with $675 million dollars of additional funding and has undergone numerous changes so there was a lot to discuss.Our guest expert is Scott Murtishaw, the Sr. Advisor of Regulatory Affairs at CALSSA (California Solar & Storage Association). Scott is indisputably one of the biggest SGIP policy experts in the state, having worked on SGIP program rules going back over 10 years from his days at the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission).In our interview with Scott, we focus mostly on current day SGIP issues, including a few controversial topics. We discuss: how Senate Bill 700 legislation got done, how SGIP reservation activity has looked since the window re-opened this year, how many projects are currently stuck on an SGIP waitlist and if those projects will ever get funded, how the Equity Resiliency budget got such a huge carveout from the CPUC, and what CALSSA thinks about shifting around program funds to meet the demand for shovel ready projects.

Mike Kruger, CEO of the Colorado Solar and Storage Association, or COSSA, joined me to discuss plans for states to support clean energy. Specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are low-cost options for states to continue to support economic activity in clean energy while also protecting workers. Mike recently published an article outlining these options in Utility Dive that can be found here: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/a-playbook-to-jumpstart-clean-energy-across-all-50-states/575452/ You can find out more about COSSA at the website: https://cossa.co/ Mike can be found on twitter @mikekruger

It’s clear there’s no silver bullet when it comes to reaching the net zero 2050 target in the UK. A portfolio of technology solutions will be required with solutions complementing one another if we are to achieve net zero. In this episode, we’re joined by Julia Pyke - Nuclear Development Director at EDF Energy and Helen Liddell - President of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association to talk about how new nuclear and CCUS can be part of that mix.

I am so happy and excited to have Rennie on the podcast! Rennie Schafer is the chief executive officer at the Self Storage Association UK and also the CEO of the Federation of the European Self-Storage Association.  On today’s podcast 0:11 – Knowing Rennie Schafer 0:53 - How did Rennie Schafer get into Self Storage Industry. 1:47 – The 1# he consider as superpower and where he expert in. 2:21 - Biggest lesson he learned in his career. 4:43 - What Rennie loves about the Self Storage Industry 7:16 - Major challenges that Rennie sees in Self-Storage industry faces. 8:31 - Most important when setting up a self storage facility 11:55 - The biggest changes in the Self-Storage industry in the next five years 21:41 – Advice from Rennie to a Self-Storage Company 26:03 – Most common mistakes on Self-Storage Companies did make 28:36 - Strange situation Rennie’s had since his working at Self Storage Association 31:08 Quick Fire Round: Five Questions For Fun Loads of Storage Love  Dean

Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director of the CA Solar & Storage Association, graduated Berkeley with a BS, Conservation and Resource Studies, fought against 5 Connecticut coal plants and returned to CA to fight against climate change the last 16 years

American Moving & Storage Association President and CEO Scott Michael leads and represents the professional moving industry’s national trade association, and has been the industry's primary liaison to the Department of Defense, GSA and other government agencies in his career. The American Moving & Storage Association, the national trade association for the professional moving industry, supports consumer-friendly policies and represents the interests of the moving and storage industry.

Copyright 2019, The Energy Show - Barry Cinnamon Time to put on your thinking caps and connect the dots on these topics: - Net Metering - Solar Investment Tax Credit - Property Assessed Clean Energy or PACE - Renewable Portfolio Standards and RECs - State Rebates such as SGIP and State Tax Credits OK, what's the common thread? Answer: these are all examples of successful public policies that help the solar industry thrive. These policies did not organically spring from the minds of our wise legislators. Instead, they all originated from solar industry policy experts. These policies were implemented by legislators and regulators because the economic benefits to consumers (both business and residential) were compelling. To help us understand how good solar policies are created, my special guest on this week's Energy Show is Anne Hoskins, Chief Policy Officer for SunRun. If you don't know SunRun, they are the largest residential solar and storage provider in the US. I was happy to be one of SunRun's earliest partners when they started about a dozen years ago. SunRun has grown significantly since then, and now Anne has her hands full with solar policies in over 23 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Prior to SunRun, Anne was a Commissioner at the Maryland Public Utilities Commission. Please listen up to this week's Energy Show as we talk with Anne about some of the most important solar policies that improve the economics for residential and commercial solar installations. And if your business is in any way related to the solar industry, you should give serious consideration to joining your state solar organization (such as the California Solar and Storage Association) or national Solar Energy Industries Association.

John Becker is a veteran and head of military operations for the American Moving and Storage Association.  In this episode he discusses the different types of military moving available and how to get involved with it. 

Scott Michael is the head of AMSA, the largest and most revered moving association in the United States.  He shares his industry insight on what movers need to know, and where the future of the industry is headed. 

Scott Michael, president of the American Moving and Storage Association, talks about the decisions you’ll have to make when you change where you live.

Host Macarena Rose shares with us today past CNN Capital Hill Correspondent, John Bisney who is the Director of Public Relations for the American Moving and Storage Association. Listen is to see how to choose your mover - how to move your valuables across state lines and internationally, learn HOW to find the right one and what to remember to ask.John shares his expertise with you today, and you WILL learn valuable information. Then the end of the show will conclude with Macarena sharing about being an Accredited Buyers Agent and Certified International Specialist - and advice on how to find a professional when you do choose to buy or rent abroad.