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McCalmont’s EV + Microgrid Musings
Manage episode 508248712 series 167329
In this episode of The Energy Show with Barry Cinnamon, Barry speaks with Tom McCalmont, CEO of McCalmont Engineering and co-founder of Paired Power, an innovative microgrid and EV charging company.
Together, they break down how the elimination of the 30% residential solar tax credit and restrictions on commercial projects will reshape solar — and why smart companies must adapt now to survive in 2026 and beyond.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why microgrids are key to reliability and resilience
- How data centers and load growth will drive solar demand
- Why level 2 chargers and solar-powered microgrids are the real solution
- Diversifying into HVAC, storage, and service
- What to do when revenue drops 30% overnight
- Why the future is still bright for solar and storage
208 episodes
Manage episode 508248712 series 167329
In this episode of The Energy Show with Barry Cinnamon, Barry speaks with Tom McCalmont, CEO of McCalmont Engineering and co-founder of Paired Power, an innovative microgrid and EV charging company.
Together, they break down how the elimination of the 30% residential solar tax credit and restrictions on commercial projects will reshape solar — and why smart companies must adapt now to survive in 2026 and beyond.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why microgrids are key to reliability and resilience
- How data centers and load growth will drive solar demand
- Why level 2 chargers and solar-powered microgrids are the real solution
- Diversifying into HVAC, storage, and service
- What to do when revenue drops 30% overnight
- Why the future is still bright for solar and storage
208 episodes
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