In this episode of Watt’s Up Renewables, we’re joined by Braden Kimball of Altair Energy Services, a leader passionate about developing the next generation of renewable energy technicians.

From the importance of proper tool kit preparation 🧰 to the realities of a traveling technician lifestyle ✈️, Braden offers practical insights and firsthand experience that every aspiring or current tech should hear.

We explore:
🔹 How to set up technicians for long-term success through hands-on education
🔹 What life on the road really looks like in the renewable field
🔹 The often-overlooked value of a well-prepared tool kit
🔹 Leadership styles that work — and why adaptability matters
🔹 The role mentorship plays in shaping confident, capable crews

If you're interested in the future of the renewable workforce, this episode delivers real-world strategies, field-tested wisdom, and a fresh perspective from someone who's helping shape the industry from the ground up. 🌱