Best Barry Cinnamon Podcasts (2025)

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815: Can Your EV Really Power Your Home? Barry Cinnamon Says “Yes!” 21:26

2d ago21:26

21:26

What if your truck could power your house—and save you hundreds a month on electricity? Could your EV be a secret energy arbitrage opportunity? Barry Cinnamon, a true solar pioneer, shows that it’s possible right now with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) systems. Listen in as Barry breaks down why V2H is finally ready for prime time—and why the utility-centri…

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Save the 30% Solar Tax Credit - Special Guest: Anya Schoolman 25:01

3h ago25:01

25:01

The biggest home solar tax credit is about to be axed by Congress. If you are thinking about solar, or just want to expand your system or even add a battery — this 30% tax credit will save you a lot of money. You will lose out on a tax credit savings of $9,000 on a typical $30k solar system. That’s a lot of dough! Under the current reconciliation b…

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816: Load Shifting, AI, and DC-Coupling: The Future of Residential Energy Storage | Terahive’s Ram Bhat 20:10

4h ago20:10

20:10

If you think batteries are just for backup, think again. The post-NEM 3.0 world has flipped residential solar economics—and companies like TeraHive are leading a storage revolution that’s all about ROI, not just resilience. Ram Bhat, Head of Product at TeraHive, explores how software-first thinking and DC-coupled architecture are transforming what’…

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814: Zero-Cost Home Batteries? How Haven Energy Cracked the Code 1:03:50

4d ago1:03:50

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Why haven’t more homeowners installed batteries—despite growing outages and rising rates? I tend to agree with Vinnie Campo, co-founder and CEO of Haven Energy, who believes the answer lies in who owns the asset. But beyond who owns the asset (and assuming, then, that it should not be the homeowner?), is there a way to deliver a truly zero-cost, fu…

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813: The Interconnection Crisis: Why the Distribution Grid Is Holding Back Clean Energy | Samantha Weaver, CCSA 31:02

6d ago31:02

31:02

The biggest threat to scaling community solar isn’t cost. It’s interconnection. Live from the PowerUp Stage at RE+ Northeast, Samantha Weaver of the Coalition for Community Solar Access dives into why so many promising clean energy projects never make it past the planning phase. Spoiler: it’s not because the technology isn’t ready—it’s because the …

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812: The Real Cost of Tariffs: What’s Stalling U.S. Solar Deployment | Andrew Birch & Kerim Baran 41:11

12d ago41:11

41:11

You can buy solar panels in many places around the world for around 10 cents-a-watt— so why are Americans still paying an average of about $3.70 for every watt installed? In this candid and fiery live episode, Nico Johnson sits down with long-time clean energy champions Andrew Birch and Kerim Baran to unpack what’s really slowing down solar deploym…

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Electrified Homes Are Simply Better Homes - Special Guest: Jeff Aalfs 25:28

12d ago25:28

25:28

Ever wonder how you're supposed to navigate electrified homes, green building, sustainability, and energy efficiency when even the words "climate change" feel like a political landmine? Yeah, same here. Turns out, even poor Kermit the Frog isn't safe anymore. On this week’s Energy Show we’re diving headfirst into the complicated world of green buil…

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811: The EV Tsunami Is Here. Are Utilities Ready? With Rachel Bryant | GridX 17:47

13d ago17:47

17:47

What if the utility bill you barely understand holds the key to stabilizing the grid, accelerating electrification, and saving you money? Rachel Bryant has spent nearly 20 years navigating the complex world of energy regulation—as both an engineer and a lawyer. Now at GridX, she’s helping utilities across the country translate convoluted tariff str…

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810: Inside Texas’ Renewable Energy Boom—and the Policy Risks Ahead | Doug Lewin & Nico Johnson 42:41

18d ago42:41

42:41

Texas: where oil and gas once reigned supreme—and now, renewables are rewriting the rules. In this special live episode recorded at Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025, Doug Lewin and Nico Johnson flip the script. Doug takes the mic to interview Nico about his biggest takeaways from the show, and the two dive deep into what’s fueling Tex…

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809: Storytelling > Specs: How To Sell Anything Better In 2025 37:11

21d ago37:11

37:11

“Don’t pitch slap me.” That’s the line Spenser Meeks uses to describe the all-too-common trap most any professional falls into when presenting information (Usually via presentation decks) — jumping straight into specs and data before earning your audience’s attention. In a lively convo, Spenser and Nico break down why 60% of all conference speaking…

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808: Solar Loans Are Broken — Atmos Has The Fix 40:12

26d ago40:12

40:12

The FinTech Reboot Solar Has Been Waiting For What happens when local banks finally start playing ball in solar lending? Ravi Mikkelsen is here to tell us. In this “Where Are They Now” episode, we reconnect with Ravi Mikkelsen, the co-founder and CEO of Atmos Financial, who first joined SunCast in 2021. Since then, the solar financing world has bee…

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Save Your Photons and Clean Your Solar Panels 24:58

26d ago24:58

24:58

Are dirty solar panels secretly robbing you blind? If you’ve ever looked up at your rooftop solar panels and wondered, “Do I really need to clean those?” — this episode is your wake-up call. Whether your system is a year old or just a few months in, there’s a high chance those precious photons aren’t making it through the grime. And yes, that dirt …

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807: Say Goodbye to 'Virtual Power Plants' — Embrace Demand Flexibility 31:30

27d ago31:30

31:30

“Virtual power plant” might be trending—but Eversource’s Tilak Subrahmanian says it misses the mark. In this RE+ Northeast PowerUp Live stage interview, Nico sits down with Tilak for a refreshingly candid utility perspective on how distributed energy resources (DERs) are being integrated, managed, and monetized at scale. Spoiler: it's not just abou…

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806: Inside MIT’s Solutions Factory: Scaling Climate Tech 2.0 | Ben Downing, The Engine 21:44

1M ago21:44

21:44

What’s blocking our climate tech breakthroughs? It’s not the tech. It’s the process. Ben Downing has seen the system from both sides—first as a Massachusetts state senator, then as VP at Nexamp scaling solar across the country. Now, as Chief Growth Officer at The Engine, MIT’s accelerator for “tough tech,” he’s helping commercialize game-changing i…

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805: Why Energy Storage Is the Linchpin of America’s Clean Energy Future | Joan White, SEIA 24:34

1M ago24:34

24:34

The U.S. grid is facing its biggest stress test since WWII. The answer? Batteries. Joan White, Director of Storage & Interconnection Policy at SEIA, joins Nico on the PowerUp Live stage at RE+ Northeast to unpack the audacious 700 GWh storage deployment target laid out in SEIA’s latest white paper. That’s a 50% increase over the “business as usual”…

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804: From DOE to IREC: Maria Robinson’s Mission to Modernize Energy Access 21:42

1M ago21:42

21:42

When Maria Robinson took the helm at the Grid Deployment Office within the US Department of Energy (US DOE), she stepped into one of the most pivotal (and difficult) roles in the clean energy transition. Now that she’s no longer a government employee, Maria reveals what really happens inside DOE decision-making rooms, why the grid is far more fragi…

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EVs Can Power Homes — So Why Won’t Utilities Let You? 20:54

1M ago20:54

20:54

By Barry Cinnamon

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803: Is C&I The Solar Market Savior In 2025? With John Carroll Of Solaredge 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

Residential solar may still be a long way from recovery —but the commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market is heating up. In this power-packed episode recorded live at RE+ Northeast, Nico sits down with John Carroll of SolarEdge to explore why the commercial market could be the biggest growth driver in clean energy this year. From training insta…

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802: 12,000x Faster: Why Xendee is the new Microgrid standard, with CEO Adib Nasle 1:17:48

2M ago1:17:48

1:17:48

Microgrids are essential to the clean energy future—but they’re still too complex, slow, and unbankable. That’s the problem Adib Naslé set out to solve. With Xendee, he’s built a platform that makes distributed energy systems faster to plan, easier to finance, and smarter to operate. Nico digs into how Adib and his team turned 20 years of national …

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Why is Solar Still So Expensive in the U.S.? 32:58

2M ago32:58

32:58

You’d think it’s the cost of panels and batteries—but that’s only half the story. The other half? A tangled web of permits, inspections, engineering headaches, insurance, and paperwork that’s bleeding solar companies dry and keeping prices sky high. We’re joined by the man who’s on a mission to change that: Andrew “Birchy” Birch. You’ll hear why U.…

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801: This $389M Deal Proves Clean Energy Isn't Waiting on Washington|Encore Renewable Energy’s Chad Farrell 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

At a time when uncertainty looms for many clean energy companies, Encore Renewable Energy just secured a $389 million financing deal that proves the big money’s still looking for good bets to be made. Chad Farrell walks us through their recent landmark deal with Brookfield and what it signals for the broader renewables industry. From raising capita…

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800: What 800 Episodes Taught Me About Clean Energy & Leadership, with guest Host: Lisa Ann Pinkerton 1:19:11

2M ago1:19:11

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800 episodes. 1 unforgettable conversation. For the first time in years, Nico Johnson becomes the guest on his own show, interviewed by friend and fellow podcaster, Lisa Ann Pinkerton. What follows is a raw and powerful exploration of the highs, lows, and turning points behind SunCast’s success. Whether you’re building a brand, running a business, …

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799: State of the Solar Industry 2025: Inside Intersolar with 3 Industry Experts (and podcasters) | Joe Ordia, Chris Crowell, Sean White 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

Live from the Hub Stage at Intersolar 2025, Nico gathers a powerhouse podcaster panel to dig into what’s really going on in the solar & battery sectors. Sean White (Solar Sean), Chris Crowell (Solar Builder), and Joe Ordia (Solar Surge) don’t hold back as they swap stories and product insights live from the show floor, and discuss the tough realiti…

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798: The Hidden Goldmine in Commercial Solar—And How to Tap Into It; with Claire Broido Johnson 1:21:36

2M ago1:21:36

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There are billions of square feet of commercial rooftops in the U.S. that should have solar—but don’t. Why? Because financing these projects has been nearly impossible… until now. For years, the thousands of unrated businesses, nonprofits, and local institutions that want to go solar are stymied by one primary roadblock - financing. One developer i…

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797: How Solar Can Revitalize America's Rural Heartland 21:16

2M ago21:16

21:16

Smithville, Texas, a town known for its giant gingerbread man and Hollywood cameos, is making headlines for something even bigger—its solar future. With a 1.4MW solar power plant now generating clean energy for over 100 homes, this small town is proving that the energy transition isn’t just for big cities. In this episode, we go behind the scenes o…

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796: The $1 Per Watt Energy Shift That Could Upend Utilities 56:08

2M ago56:08

56:08

Solar and battery prices have dropped so low that energy independence is truly NOW within reach—no permits, no utility red tape, just DIY power that any homeowner can harness. Kerim Baran, CEO of SolarAcademy, breaks down why this shift is happening now and how it could reshape the way we think about electricity as homeowners. From “balcony solar” …

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Get Your Heat Pump, Solar and Battery Tax Credits While They Last 15:51

2M ago15:51

15:51

Thinking about going solar, upgrading to a heat pump, or adding a home battery system? You could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table if you don’t take advantage of the latest tax credits! We’re breaking down everything you need to know to maximize your tax credits for 2024 – and even 2025! Despite all the chaos in DC, these electrification…

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795: The Truth About Community Solar & How It’s Changing the Game | Aviv Shalgi 31:12

2M ago31:12

31:12

Community solar promises to lower energy costs while expanding access to clean power—but does it deliver? Aviv Shalgi, CEO of Solar Simplified, joins Nico to expose the hidden challenges and big opportunities in this growing market. From financing hurdles to state-by-state policy shifts, we dig into what’s really happening behind the scenes. If you…

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815: Can Your EV Really Power Your Home? Barry Cinnamon Says “Yes!” 21:26

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Save the 30% Solar Tax Credit - Special Guest: Anya Schoolman 25:01

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816: Load Shifting, AI, and DC-Coupling: The Future of Residential Energy Storage | Terahive’s Ram Bhat 20:10

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814: Zero-Cost Home Batteries? How Haven Energy Cracked the Code 1:03:50

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813: The Interconnection Crisis: Why the Distribution Grid Is Holding Back Clean Energy | Samantha Weaver, CCSA 31:02

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812: The Real Cost of Tariffs: What’s Stalling U.S. Solar Deployment | Andrew Birch & Kerim Baran 41:11

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Electrified Homes Are Simply Better Homes - Special Guest: Jeff Aalfs 25:28

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811: The EV Tsunami Is Here. Are Utilities Ready? With Rachel Bryant | GridX 17:47

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810: Inside Texas’ Renewable Energy Boom—and the Policy Risks Ahead | Doug Lewin & Nico Johnson 42:41

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809: Storytelling > Specs: How To Sell Anything Better In 2025 37:11

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808: Solar Loans Are Broken — Atmos Has The Fix 40:12

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Save Your Photons and Clean Your Solar Panels 24:58

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807: Say Goodbye to 'Virtual Power Plants' — Embrace Demand Flexibility 31:30

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806: Inside MIT’s Solutions Factory: Scaling Climate Tech 2.0 | Ben Downing, The Engine 21:44

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805: Why Energy Storage Is the Linchpin of America’s Clean Energy Future | Joan White, SEIA 24:34

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804: From DOE to IREC: Maria Robinson’s Mission to Modernize Energy Access 21:42

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EVs Can Power Homes — So Why Won’t Utilities Let You? 20:54

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803: Is C&I The Solar Market Savior In 2025? With John Carroll Of Solaredge 26:55

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802: 12,000x Faster: Why Xendee is the new Microgrid standard, with CEO Adib Nasle 1:17:48

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Why is Solar Still So Expensive in the U.S.? 32:58

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801: This $389M Deal Proves Clean Energy Isn't Waiting on Washington|Encore Renewable Energy’s Chad Farrell 30:56

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800: What 800 Episodes Taught Me About Clean Energy & Leadership, with guest Host: Lisa Ann Pinkerton 1:19:11

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799: State of the Solar Industry 2025: Inside Intersolar with 3 Industry Experts (and podcasters) | Joe Ordia, Chris Crowell, Sean White 40:21

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798: The Hidden Goldmine in Commercial Solar—And How to Tap Into It; with Claire Broido Johnson 1:21:36

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797: How Solar Can Revitalize America's Rural Heartland 21:16

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796: The $1 Per Watt Energy Shift That Could Upend Utilities 56:08

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Get Your Heat Pump, Solar and Battery Tax Credits While They Last 15:51

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795: The Truth About Community Solar & How It’s Changing the Game | Aviv Shalgi 31:12