Straight Talk Solar Cast
Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk SolarCast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar.
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.
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.
Recent Episodes
Solar + Gas Riser + Battery Costs
In this week's podcast we discuss the requirement of PG&E to have the customer's main electric service panel at least 36 inches away from the natural gas riser and meter. This mainly affects older homes, but it is still a major issue when we are trying to get a...
Solar + Investment Tax Credit
In this week's podcast we discuss the current backup battery options, what is upcoming in battery storage, and the upcoming decrease in the Federal Investment Tax Credit. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California,...
Solar + Interest Rates
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest rising trends in financing, and financing for solar projects in particular. With rising inflation and interest rates, solar finance companies are increasing their loan fees to artificially reduce interest rates....
Solar + Customer Service Vampires
In this week's podcast we discuss the growing trend of a type of customer that is probably not unique to the solar industry but is still a growing part of probably every business. Customer Service Vampires try to not only take advantage of just about every...
Solar + 80 kWh Batteries
In this podcast, we discuss the latest plan from the California Contractor State Licensing Board's plan to limit the battery size that any licensed solar installer can combine with battery storage at 80-kilowatt hours. Not only does this plan not make any sense...
Solar + Tariffs
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest big news in the solar industry - the suspension of solar panel tariffs for the next 2 years. We discuss the implications of the tariff rollback and what we can expect to see over the next few months. About Jamie Duran...
Jamie Duran Solar + SF Rally
In this week's podcast we discuss the solar rally in San Francisco, the efforts and groups that participated and the intended outcomes for the rally. California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar...
Solar + NEM Updates
Solar + NEM Updates - In this week's podcast we discuss the new proposal from the #CPUC on Net Energy Metering, and the changes they are proposing from the last round. One of the biggest is making NEM 3.0 retroactive to all solar customers...Wow! More info...
Solar + Supply
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent solar panel shortage the industry is facing and the factors that contribute to the shortage, and the plan to survive the shortage in both the short and long terms. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by...
Solar + Vehicle to Grid
In this week's podcast we discuss the new pilot program between PG & E and General Motors to allow electric vehicles to perform as backup power to the grid in the event of an outage. This program has the potential to be a game-changer in the battery storage...
Recent Reviews
I have been thinking about Solar for a while but it wasn’t till I came across this podcast that I feel I’m more informed.
Jamie Duran is a great expert on Solar. Looking to get solar in Connecticut and binged this podcast to educate myself on solar. Outstanding podcast. The sales reps all said I was the most knowledgeable prospective client and asked all the right questions. A must listen if you are planning on going solar. Thank you!!! I’ve listen to all the episodes, lotta good advice that I learned a lot from listening to these guys. I wish the solar company was in my area, I feel like they could finally convince me to go sold or where it totally makes sense. Jamie and Adam make quite a team. Jamie's wealth of knowledge in the solar field and the shows format, is a great way for people to pick up Jamie's knowledge in an entertaining way! As a Realtor over 26 years plus
These guys make me laugh.
This podcast should be in Realtors toolbox I’m a solar professional and I benefit from the show’s coverage of industry news. Thanks for the info! Spen a few days listening to the entire series an you will know everything you need to know to buy your solar system! Plus you will learn a variety of energy saving tips! I love these guys! They are entertaining and informative! Love the format of this podcast. Short, sweet, and to the point! Great way to catch up on the latest news and trends in the industry while on the road and in between appointments. Keep up the great work, guys! Tons of information if your a home owner or even a solar contractor. Keep it up guys appreciate you keeping us to to date. Thanks been trying to find a good solar podcast and really like hearing your perspective and that of what you hear from your clients. Lots of great info. Thank you Very fun, easy to listen to, and straight to the point. Thanks so much for offering these bite-sized nuggets of information! The information you're sharing is enlightening and truly straight to the point. I look forward to learning more and will definitely send people looking for solar to this podcast because it's like talking with a rep without any pressure.