Latest Harmonics Podcast Episodes
Solar + SunPower
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - April 26, 2024 17:54 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the recent decision by SunPower to layoff 1/3 of their workforce and what that means to the solar industry. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ...
Solar + Backup Switch
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - April 19, 2024 23:29 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the potentially game changing equipment from #Tesla when it comes to backup batteries and solar storage equipment. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ...
Solar + 1 Year Later
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - April 12, 2024 15:07 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the near 1 year anniversary of the #NEM3.0 program and how the solar industry has responded. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ...
Solar + 2 Cases
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - April 06, 2024 20:24 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss a 'best case' and close to worst case scenario for solar customers, and how to avoid the worst case and maximize the best case for residential solar projects. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics...
Solar + NEM Issues
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - March 29, 2024 00:31 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the beginnings of the fallout of the #NetEnergyMetering and the real time outcome of the result of the NEM 3.0 decision. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ...
Solar + All Electric County
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - March 14, 2024 18:45 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the recent temporary suspension of the County of San Mateo to require all new construction to be fully electric and the impacts this will have in #California and other communities. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics...
Solar + Private Utilities
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - March 07, 2024 22:10 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the recent move by the city of San Francisco to take over its own utilities from PG & E and the impacts of this decision. Check the article here: https://48hills.org/2024/03/after-111-years-sf-is-finally-moving-to-oust-pge-and-create-a-public-power-system/ Abou...
Solar + MegaProjects
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - March 01, 2024 01:58 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the pro's and con's of massive solar projects from both the installer and client points of view. We also discuss the AUS rebate on #Powerwall3 batteries. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought...
Solar + Powerwall 3
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - February 23, 2024 03:25 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the latest in solar news and the introduction of the #Powerwall3 to the solar market. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern...
Solar + Prevailing Wage
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - February 16, 2024 17:08 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the implementation of #AB2143 for prevailing wage on solar projects, and the new bill #AB2619 from CA State Assembly member Damon Connelly https://a12.asmdc.org/ on the repeal of #NEM3.0 Action packed episode! About Jamie Duran & S...
Solar + Legislature
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - February 09, 2024 17:35 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming 2024 elections and the importance local elections will have in the future of solar power. Here is a link to the Utah legislation we discussed. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to...
Solar + Storage Test
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - February 01, 2024 22:31 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the recent success of the PG & E + Sunrun Peak Power Rewards program and how that program can continue to be successful in the new #NEM3.0 environment. Credit to Solar Builder Magazine for this content - https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/results-of-s...
Solar + TIME Magazine
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - January 26, 2024 23:11 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the recent article from TIME magazine, "The Rooftop Solar Industry Could Be On the Verge of Collapse," and the path forward. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ...
Solar + 2024
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - January 18, 2024 20:24 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we examine some interesting developments for 2024 with commercial solar projects and #PGE rate increases. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern Ca...
Solar + CA Market
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - December 22, 2023 03:59 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the impact of the latest #SunPower financial troubles and the start of the layoffs at #Enphase About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern Calif...
Solar + Rate Arbitrage
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - December 09, 2023 00:43 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the new rulng by the CPUC regarding the elimination of the rate arbitrage with battery storage. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern Califor...
Solar + NEM 3.0 Update
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - November 30, 2023 23:32 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we examine two client scenarios post NEM 3.0. The first has solar only and the second has solar + #Powerwall backup battery. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in N...
Solar + Solar Bros
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - November 25, 2023 17:23 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's article we discuss the recent Time article that goes in depth on the hard-core solar sales process that some companies use to maximize their sales. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ...
Solar + Big Falls
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - November 17, 2023 00:49 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the recent Seeking Alpha article and their "Strong Sell" recommendation on #RUN and what this means for the solar industry and consumers. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in ...
Solar + Battery Rebate
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - November 11, 2023 04:47 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the #SGIP rebate for batteries and the maze of pitfalls and eligibility on the way to receiving a battery rebate. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern C...
Solar + Equinox
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - November 02, 2023 22:27 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we touch on a variety of issues, and the main discussion is on the new Chevy Equinox EV and how it is setting the standard on pricing and features for future EVs. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonic...
Solar + Halloween
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - October 27, 2023 22:44 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss some upcoming 'scary' news in solar - #PGE rate increase and #AB2143 and the impacts on future solar projects. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California...
Solar + Israel
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - October 20, 2023 22:35 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast, we discuss solar innovation in Israel and its reliance on solar energy to create power consistently and reliably for decades at a time. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Norther...
Solar + Commercial Programs
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - October 12, 2023 23:38 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the potential elimination of the VNEM (Virtual Net Metering) and NEMA (Aggregate Net Metering) by the #CPUC and the impacts on the housing and solar industries. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmo...
Solar + CA Exodus
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - October 05, 2023 22:42 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the potential California exodus of the largest residential solar companies. Based on information from Travis Hoium - https://youtu.be/gSL84a8O7Mc?si=vQKLIwWqeCinwW1b and Barron's - https://www.barrons.com/articles/sunrun-sunnova-stocks-downgrade-8946d621 About ...
Solar + Bonus 10% Tax Credit
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - September 28, 2023 22:25 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the IRS's guidance on the 30% + 10% additional tax credit on solar projects that include domestic content. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California,...
Solar + NEM Craziness
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - September 22, 2023 16:19 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the variation in solar proposals today's clients are seeing from different solar companies and how they can narrow down the options. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern Cal...
Solar + High Energy Surcharge
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - September 16, 2023 01:31 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss the latest 'stick' from PG&E that customers are experiencing with their summer electricity bills. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their...
Solar + InterSolar
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - September 08, 2023 16:40 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we preview some of the most interesting conference sessions at the InterSolar conference in Las Vegas next week. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their...
Solar + Sales Orgs
Straight-Talk Solar Cast - August 31, 2023 23:47 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsIn this week's podcast we discuss an alarming trend of solar sales companies leaving their clients high and dry and what recourse those clients have in these difficult situations. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in North...