Best Solar Software Podcasts (2025)

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Rewiring Solar: Daniel Dus on Speed, Software & the Future of Clean Energy 45:41

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What if the biggest bottleneck in clean energy wasn’t technology or financing, but how we develop and deliver projects? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Daniel Dus, Founder & CEO of Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR) and a two-decade veteran of the solar sector, whose leadership spans ove…

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#36 - Roofing Sales Mindset Mastery—How Jose Herrera Built New Era Roofing & Solar 38:23

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Join us for a powerful conversation with Jose Herrera, founder of New Era Roofing & Solar, as he shares his journey from a young, ambitious entrepreneur to the visionary leader behind a thriving roofing and solar company. Discover how Jose combines personal growth, leadership, and a winning mindset to cultivate a competitive yet motivational sales …

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July 3rd, 2025| Jobs Report Illusion, Job Openings, Apple Goes F1, ETF Income Trap, Pension Payout Choice, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), (CNC) & (COLM) 55:39

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The June jobs number looks stronger than it really is I want to be clear; I wouldn’t say this was a bad report, but the headline number that showed an addition of 147,000 jobs in the month of June doesn’t show the full picture. The number did come in well above the estimate for 110,000 jobs and it follows upward revisions in the months of April and…

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Grid 3.0: How James Richmond’s e2 Companies Is Disrupting Power as We Know It 49:01

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The electric grid we rely on was designed for a world that no longer exists. Aging infrastructure, surging demand from AI and electrification, and multi-year wait times for grid interconnection have collided to form a perfect storm. In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with James Richmond, CEO of e2 Co…

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#40 - Navy Vet Builds $35M Mansions—GC Success Playbook 43:11

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Can a broke apprentice really become the go-to GC for NBA superstars? Richie Breaux did—turning a beat-up pickup and a faith-driven work ethic into 8-figure luxury builds (including Zach LaVine’s $35 M Newport estate) while leading crews year-round under Hawaii’s blazing sun. 🌴🏗️ In this episode, Richie breaks down the exact frameworks that transfo…

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The Climate Cost of the Internet—and What Ad Tech Is Doing About It 50:25

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Send me a message Most people don’t think about carbon emissions when they think about the internet—let alone digital advertising. But here’s the kicker: the ad tech ecosystem is responsible for roughly the same emissions as the global aviation sector. Yes, really. In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I spoke with Frank Maguire, SVP of…

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How to Fix Solar's Biggest Problem from a 20-Year Industry Veteran 41:51

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Khanti Munro has been in solar long enough to see the tech and the culture change big time. In this episode, he and Joe Marhamati talk through everything from training the next generation to game-changers like meter socket adapters and vehicle-to-grid. At the core of it all? A strong case for keeping the customer front and center while pushing the …

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#050 -- Augmented bodies, exoskeleton futures, retirement as software, and embracing oddity. 24:32

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In this first of three special episodes, Patrick and Tor interview creative artist and musician Heather Marsh about her vision for the future of age care. Heather explores what life might look like in 2058 when she's 85. Will her virtual experiences be physical? Will AI remove the endless burden of admin? And what about companionship and relationsh…

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June 27th, 2025 | Chinese Stock Scam, Outdated 401(k)s, S&P 500 Risk, Investment Income Tax, Fiserv, Inc. (FI), Pinterest, Inc. (PINS), Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) & General Mills, Inc. (GIS) 55:40

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Watch Out For This Chinese Stock Scam! Yes, there’s another scam out there trying to part you from your hard-earned money. This has happened many times in recent years and it’s occurred in very small Chinese stocks that are vulnerable to manipulation. For some reason some US investors see these and think they’ve hit it big. US regulators try their …

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#39 - Top 10 Roofing Software Tools You NEED in 2025 14:07

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Top 10 Must-Have Roofing Software Tools for 2025 🚀🛠️ 📢 Roofers, contractors, and business owners — THIS is the episode you’ve been waiting for! On this fire-packed episode of the Roofing Operating System Podcast, we're dropping the Top 10 Roofing Software Tools You NEED in 2025 to crush your operations, marketing, and profitability. 💥 🏆 Whether you…

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Why Electrification Needs an Apollo Program: Mats Larsson on Coordinating the Energy Transition 45:36

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What if the biggest threat to the clean energy transition isn’t technology, but lack of coordination? In this powerful episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Mats Larsson, founder of the Global Energy Transformation Institute, to explore why electrifying global transportation requires the kind of top-d…

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#38 - Top Roofers Talk Buying & Selling Roofing Companies 1:13:22

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Top Roofers Talk Buying & Selling Roofing Companies Get ready for one of the most insightful episodes in roofing business strategy! In this high-impact session, we’re bringing the Chaos Captain, Corey Combes of SouthShore Roofing & Exteriors and Jerry’s Roofing, and Jonathon Broce of Day 41 Thrive to the table for an unfiltered conversation about b…

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How to Decarbonise Industry Without Breaking the Grid (or the Bank) 44:42

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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sat down with Stuart Thompson, President of ABB Electrification Service, to unpack one of the most overlooked but critical fronts in the climate transition: industrial decarbonisation. Industry accounts for around a quarter of global energy-related carbon emissions, and much of t…

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The Missing Link in Solar? O&M Done Right (Insights from Amicus O&M’s CEO) 36:10

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Amanda Bybee, CEO of Amicus O&M, is on a mission to bust the myth that solar is “set it and forget it.” In this episode, she dives into why O&M is not just essential for system health—but also a serious revenue opportunity if you treat it right. From technician training to proactive maintenance plans and warranty know-how, Amanda lays out exactly h…

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June 20th, 2025 | Retail Resilience, Retailer Stable Coins, AI’s Web Impact, Widow’s Penalty, Adobe Inc. (ADBE), T-Mobile US, Inc (TMUS), Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) & Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) 55:38

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May retail sales look stronger than headlines show After seeing headlines from several media outlets, I was worried May retail sales were slowing to a problem point, but I would say they actually looked quite strong. Compared to April, sales did fall 0.9%, which was larger than expectations for a 0.6% decline. It’s important to point out though tha…

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Short Break, Big Plans - Back Next Week with More Climate Confidence 1:54

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Send me a message Hi folks, Tom Raftery here. Just dropping into your feed to let you know there’s no new Climate Confident episode this week - I’m taking a short break to recharge and get ready for some brilliant conversations I’ve got lined up in the coming weeks. But don’t worry, the podcast will be back next Wednesday at 7am CEST, as always, wi…

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Building Smarter Solar Teams – The HeatSpring Approach 31:08

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Brian Hayden, CEO of HeatSpring, has been in the game long enough to know what works and what doesn’t. In this episode, he shares why training isn’t optional, how to turn customer service into your competitive edge, and why the best solar companies are already thinking 10 years ahead. From virtual reality in the classroom to real trust in the field…

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#37 - How AI is Changing Hiring in Roofing & Contracting | Michael Gogan from HireBus 39:12

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How AI is Changing Hiring in Roofing & Contracting | Michael Gogan from HireBus 🚀 Ready to level up your team? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Gogan from HireBus to explore how AI and automation are transforming the hiring process for roofers and contractors. Whether you’re hiring sales reps, project managers, or office admins—this is you…

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June 13th, 2025 | Alternative Assets Crumbling, Tariffs & Inflation, HHS Overhaul, Richer Rich, Retirement Recession, (LULU), (WOOF), (BF.B) & (DOCU) 55:38

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Alternative Assets Appear to Be a House of Cards I remember using that same terminology back before the tech bust about 25 years ago. I was maybe a little bit early back then, but the house of cards collapsed. The more I read about alternative assets the more I scratch my head and ask how is Wall Street getting away with this? In the end, I believe…

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Inside SolarBank: Richard Lu on Scaling Profitable, Long-Term Clean Energy Projects 45:22

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth speaks with Dr. Richard Lu, President and CEO of SolarBank Corporation. SolarBank is a publicly traded clean energy company delivering solar, storage, and EV infrastructure projects across North America and Europe. Dr. Lu brings a rare blend of global energy leadership, …

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Don’t Get Burned: Solar Insurance Tips from RCM&D’s Senior Risk Advisor 28:27

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Brian Villari knows solar insurance inside and out—and in this episode, he breaks down what you actually need to protect your business. From general liability to workers' comp, he unpacks the fine print, clears up claims-made vs. occurrence policies, and makes a solid case for why safety culture matters. If you’re scaling, merging, or just trying t…

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The Future of Sustainable Data Centres: Grid Stability, Digital Twins and AI 46:08

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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sit down with Ciaran Flanagan, who leads Siemens’ Global Data Centre business, to unpack the evolving role of data centres in our energy and climate systems. We dig into the data centre’s journey from a “sausage machine” of power-hungry servers to a potential hero in grid stabili…

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June 6th, 2025 | Job Market, Office Space, Facebook Scams, Retirement Savings, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), The Gap, Inc. (GAP), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) & Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) 55:40

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Jobs market remains in a good spot Headline nonfarm payrolls increased 139k in the month of May, which was above the estimate of 125k, but below April’s reading of 147k. A big negative in the report was the fact that March and April saw negative revisions that caused payrolls in those months to decline by a combined 95k versus what was previously r…

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#35 - Door to Door Roofing Sales—How Aaron T Bethke Turns Smiles into Sales 35:09

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Unlock Aaron T Bethke’s game-changing door-to-door roofing sales system—where genuine homeowner rapport meets serious profit. Learn how he leverages trust, energy, community, and proven processes to close more deals and create lifetime customers. 📌 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome 00:42 Aaron's Background & Experience 00:54 Customer Ex…

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#34 - Inside Look at Roofr’s Game-Changing CRM (MUST-WATCH!)🔥 51:37

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Ready to see the future of roofing tech in action? 🚀 On this exclusive episode of the Roofing Operating System Podcast, we've got Roofr's masterminds Nic and Pete spilling the secrets behind the fastest-growing roofing CRM and operating system! 🌟 Discover how Roofr evolved from a simple estimator tool into a fully-integrated powerhouse that streaml…

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Reframing the Future: EVs, Solar Strategy & Scaling Clean Energy with Jeff Sullivan 42:42

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In this thought-provoking episode of Green Giants, host Wes Ashworth sits down with seasoned engineering and operations leader Jeff Sullivan, whose career spans some of the most pivotal moments in solar, battery storage, and electrification. With executive experience at Tigo Energy, Applied Materials, GE, and Covalent Metrology, Jeff has helped sha…

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What Will Your Climate Legacy Be? Lessons from Sangeeta Waldron 37:42

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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I sit down with Sangeeta Waldron, a communications professional and author of What Will Your Legacy Be?, to explore how our personal choices and narratives shape the climate fight. We cover a lot of ground. Sangeeta shares how her time in the Himalayas revealed the harsh realities …

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Solar Is Evolving—Here's How To Grow With It 32:52

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Vincent Battaglia, CEO of Renova Energy, drops some serious wisdom in this episode—talking about why long-term customer relationships are the real secret in solar. He dives into how AI and tech can streamline operations, but reminds us it all still comes down to people. If you’re navigating growing pains, chasing innovation, or just want to avoid t…

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May 30th, 2025 | Homebuyers at Record Low, Bitcoin in 401k, Inflation Eases, Accredited Investor Explained, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN), Intuit(INTU), Target Corp (TGT) & Toll Brothers(TOL) 55:46

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First Time Homebuyers Hit a Record Low With the high cost of housing and higher interest rates, people trying to get their first home dropped to a record low around 23% in 2024. The average age of the first-time homebuyer has increased 10 years over the historical average to 38 years old. The median income is now $97,000 and the first-time home buy…

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How GOLDBECK SOLAR is Revolutionizing North America’s Solar Market with Constantin Lindenmeyer 43:38

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Constantin Lindenmeyer, CEO of GOLDBECK SOLAR North America. GOLDBECK SOLAR is reshaping how solar infrastructure is built across North America, combining a full-lifecycle approach with deep engineering expertise to deliver smarter, faster, and more resilient solar projec…

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#33 - How Roofing Contractors Can Dominate with Video Marketing 50:34

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Title: How Roofing Contractors Can Dominate with Video Marketing | Roofing Operating System Podcast x Blue Collar Visionary Podcast Description: Ready to stand out and dominate your roofing market with proven video marketing strategies? In this special collaboration episode of the Roofing Operating System Podcast and the Blue Collar Visionary Podca…

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Inside the AI Lab Taking on Climate Misinformation 48:12

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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Angel Hsu, associate professor at UNC Chapel Hill and founder of the Data-Driven EnviroLab. We dive deep into how AI can be used to combat climate misinformation and bring real accountability to climate pledges. Angel and her team have built two domain-specific AI too…

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Authenticity Over Hype: How Good Faith Energy Is Redefining Solar 31:35

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Mo, Good Faith Energy's CEO, doesn’t hold back in this episode—he gets real about what it takes to run a solar company the right way. From ethical sales and rock-solid installs to actually supporting customers after the panels go up, he shares hard-earned lessons on doing things with integrity. If you've ever wrestled with misaligned teams, marketi…

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May 23rd, 2025 | U.S. Credit Downgrade, EV Declines, 401(k) Private Investments, New SALT Proposal, CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA), First Solar (FSLR), Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI), & UnitedHealth Group (UNH) 55:39

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The U.S. just received a downgrade to its credit rating, should you worry? Last week, Moody’s announced it downgraded the United States sovereign credit rating from AAA to Aa1. While a downgrade is important to understand and can have negative consequences for interest rates, this downgrade did not seem too problematic. I mainly say that because Mo…

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Beyond Solar: Agrivoltaics, Land Stewardship & the Future with Matt Horvath 37:16

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What if the future of solar energy doesn’t mean sacrificing farmland, but restoring it? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Matt Horvath, General Manager at D-Com Electric and Co-Founder of Sun Cycle Farms, to explore one of the most innovative and misunderstood models in clean energy today: agrivoltaics. M…

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Turning Moths and Biochar Into Climate Solutions: Zespri’s Agri-Tech Playbook 30:35

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Send me a message In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Bryan Parkes, Head of Innovation Acceleration at Zespri, the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit. Bryan shares how Zespri is taking a bold, practical approach to climate resilience through its Zespri ZAG Innovation Fund - an annual US$2 million commitment to …

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Sagebrush’s Vision for a Unified Solar Industry 49:39

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Riley Cate and Eric Haskell ditched their corporate gigs to start SageBrush Energy—and in this episode, they share what it’s really like to build a solar company rooted in trust, community, and quality installs. From navigating policy shifts in Nevada to launching their own financing arm (SageBrush Financial), they break down the real challenges lo…

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May 16th, 2025 | U.S. Tariffs and China, Inflation, AI and Jobs, Oil Prices, Trusts and Retirement Accounts, Dick’s Sporting Goods(DKS), Charter Communications(CHTR), Krispy Kreme(DNUT) & Lyft(LYFT) 55:38

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U.S. Tariffs are hurting China Exports from China have dropped dramatically which has weighed on China’s economy. This has caused protests due to lost jobs and wages in their economy. Exports from China to the United States dropped 20% in April, but China did pick up exports from other countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Africa. While this may h…

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Decentralizing Solar: How Civic Renewables is Scaling Local Power Nationwide 45:51

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth talks with Lee Keshishian, Founder and CEO of Civic Renewables, a company transforming how residential solar is built, scaled, and supported in the United States. With nearly two decades of experience in the solar industry, Lee has held pivotal leadership roles at SolarC…

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The Secret to Labour Retention 19:54

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The UK-wide HGV driver shortage has disrupted supply chains, impacted businesses, and highlighted the need for an industry-wide change in attitudes towards employment and retention. This episode introduces Road to Logistics, an organisation linking logistics businesses with hard-working people who are searching for employment. Road to Logistics: ht…

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Can Forests Save Us? How Tech and Trees Are Scaling Carbon Removal in Europe 44:25

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Send me a message How do we scale nature-based carbon removal without greenwashing or over-promising? That’s exactly what I explore in this episode with Lisett Luik, co-founder of Arbonics. We all know forests are powerful carbon sinks. But turning that into credible, measurable climate action is harder than it sounds. Lisett shares how Arbonics is…

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The Future of Solar: Insights from Arch Solar 32:24

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Mike Cornell, Chief Instigation Officer at Arch Solar, brings the heat in this episode—talking growth, grit, and how they’re gunning for $100M by 2033. He dives into everything from building a rock-solid ops structure to the real work behind attracting more women into solar, plus a few hard lessons learned along the way. Oh, and if you’ve ever wond…

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May 9th, 2025 | Palantir Technologies, Big Money Managers, Apple’s Stock, Retirement Income Taxation, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), Block, Inc. (XYZ), Amazon, Inc. (AMZN) & McDonald's (MCD) 55:44

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Why I won’t be buying Palantir technologies anytime soonWhen I’m out in public many times people ask me what my opinions are when it comes to investing, the markets or individual stocks. I have to say the one stock that people seem to be asking the most about recently is Palantir Technologies, their ticker symbol is PLTR. I believe I’m asked about …

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Scaling 28 GW: Sohan Das on Building EVS Into a Renewable Engineering Powerhouse 42:02

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In this powerhouse episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we’re joined by Sohan Das, Vice President of Renewable Energy at EVS Inc., a firm that’s gone from traditional civil engineering roots to a national leader in solar, storage, and transmission engineering. Since joining EVS in 2014, Sohan has helped grow the renewables team from…

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The Power of Storytelling in Solar Marketing 23:59

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Aaron Nichols didn’t take the usual path into solar—unless running into circus performers in Ecuador is more common than we think. In this episode, he breaks down why good marketing isn’t about quick wins, but about storytelling, community, and staying human. If you're still treating LinkedIn like a digital resume, Aaron's take might just change ho…

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Perovskite Solar Cells Explained: Less Land, Lower Costs, More Power 48:04

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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I spoke with Laura Miranda Perez, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Oxford PV, about one of the most important developments in solar tech today: perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. We unpacked how Oxford PV’s approach improves solar panel efficiency from the typic…

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May 2nd, 2025 | Chinese Stocks, Jobs Report, Job Openings, Recession, Home Title Theft, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH), Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO), Northrop Grumman (NOC) & (GOOG) 55:40

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Should the United States delist Chinese stocks? At first thought with all the craziness of the trade war it sounds like delisting all the Chinese companies from the American stock markets may be a good idea. It is important to know that there are 286 Chinese companies listed on major US stock exchanges. You’ll recognize some of the names like Aliba…

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Energy Expansion, Workforce Innovation, and KE’s Growth Surge with Aaron Pyfferoen 48:05

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Aaron Pyfferoen, Vice President of Strategy for Renewable Energy at Knobelsdorff Enterprises (KE). With over 20 years of experience and 12+ GWs of project leadership, Aaron offers rare, field-tested insights into how the energy landscape is evolving beyond…