Straight-Talk Solar Cast
Welcome to the world's first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar. 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.
Episodes
In this week's podcast we discuss the potential elimination of the residential solar tax credit starting Jan 1, 2026 in the proposed federal budget.
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 ...
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest threat to Net Energy Metering and how the solar community in California really let their elected officials know to stop any changes against their solar panel systems.
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 sy...
In this week's podcast we discuss the new solar tariffs from last week and then the most recent net energy metering changes just approved by the CPUC.
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 we...
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest happenings in Congress, PG & E and the tariffs that will be affect solar going forward.
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...
In this week's podcast we discuss CA assembly bill 852 introduced by Lisa Calderon that would eliminate the Net Energy Metering 1.0 and 2.0 programs and move all solar customers to the NEM 3.0 program.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” ...
In this week's podcast we talk about the seventh price increase PG & E is requesting in the last twelve months. In addition we discuss the latest news from Tesla board asking Elon Musk to step down as CEO.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their ...
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent trend of home insurance companies not renewing homes with the older 'knob & tube' electric wiring, and how this can be an opportunity to go solar and save 30% on the electrical work.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite thei...
In this week's podcast we discuss the impact solar leases are having on the real estate industry in home sales & purchases. We also discuss how to prepare to sell your home should have already have a solar lease.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their ...
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent failure of another major solar company and the impacts on their network and clients.
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...
In this week's podcast we discuss the Grist website that tracks the actual funds by zip code of the #InflationReductionAct. Here is the link to check your area for IRA funds - https://grist.org/accountability/climate-infrastructure-ira-bil-map-tool/
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their ...
In this week's podcast we discuss the latest tariffs on steel and aluminum, and the impact on the national solar industry. We also discuss the CPUC report presented to the CA governor's office on the rising cost of electricity.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own ...
In this week's podcast we discuss the new administration's plans for solar this week and the new regulations in Texas relating to solar residential sales.
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 far...
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent announcement over the closing of the Ivanpah solar generator in the Mohave Desert.
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...
In this week's podcast we discuss the recent Executive Orders and how they relate to solar, along with a prevalent scam aimed at solar contractors is getting more advanced.
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...
In this week's podcast we discuss the main selection criteria to select a solar installer:
1 - check the contractor license at the CSLB.org 2 - check the online reputation on Google, Yelp, AngiesList and look for the most recent reviews 3 - check their length of time in business 4 - for the equipment in the proposal, check the financial health of the company Avoid leasing, low interest loans, PACE and HERO loans Expect breake...
Because of the #PalisadesFire in Southern California, we discuss fire safety measures to take for solar customers and how to have be prepared ahead of a fire evacuation.
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. ...
In this week's podcast we discuss the outlook for solar power with regard to the new administration, PG & E and market trends. All signs point to a very positive 2025 Happy New Year!
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, busine...
In this week's podcast we discuss the new 2026 requirement for residential buildings to add EV charging at each parking space and the impacts on the solar industry. Here is the link to the source article.
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 thei...
In this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming predictions for 2025 and the solar industry. Spoiler alert - all good news!
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 e...
In this week's podcast we discuss the recently approved electricity price increases and the rate forecast for 2025 and beyond is shaping up.
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...
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