Straight-Talk Solar Cast

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this week's episode we discuss recent solar news.  Did you know that PG&E is planning rolling blackouts for the summer ? This is generating a lot of interest in solar power + battery systems.  We discuss the substance vs. the fluff.  And a few more happenings this...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this week's episode we explore how the solar industry continues to shoot itself in the foot with high pressure sales, poor communication and unrealistic expectations. Check it out and let us know your feedback!  About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Har...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this week's episode, Solar Expert Jamie Duran describes how to make your solar experience a nice, friendly, transaction that will exceed your expectations. Check it out and let us know your feedback!  About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics   Brought to you by Solar Harmoni...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode, Solar Harmonics President, Jamie Duran talks about commuting!  Not exactly in the realm of solar energy, but how we commute each day affects how we live each day. In today's podcast we discuss how electric vehicles are becoming much common and how solar energy can...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast!   This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode, Solar Harmonics President, Jamie Duran talks about a new nightmare for solar leasing customers, and this one is on a big scale.! Check it out and let us know your feedback. About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast!   This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this week's podcast, Jamie Duran answers questions from the Self Generation Incentive Program regarding battery storage questions. Like always, the answer are straight forward and explain why battery storage in PG & E territory do not make much if any financial sense....

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast!   This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this week's podcast, we answer the question "Why is it necessary to use a licensed contractor for your solar project? About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California ,   who invite their customers to “Own Their En...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast!   This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this week's podcast, we focus on the "I Got a Better Deal" situation that is all too common in the solar industry.    About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California ,   who invite their customers to “Ow...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk  Solar Cast!   This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we discuss the topic "How to Prepare for Going Solar" Want to make your solar installation go as smooth as possible? Check out this podcast as solar Expert Jamie Duran details the exact steps you need to take care of so you can get ahead of the solar in...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk  Solar Cast!   This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we discuss the topic "Solar Financing." The adage "too good to be true" is alive and well in the solar industry, especially when it comes to financing your solar panel system.  In this podcast Jamie breaks down the dangers of unrealistic interest r...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk  Solar Cast!  This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we  discuss the topic "Whole House Fans & Solar."   Have a two story house that just can't seem to stay cool without blasting your AC? Solar Expert Jamie Duran weighs in on why you need to consider a whole house fan to reduce energy usage and th...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk  Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we discuss the topic "Swimming Pools & Solar."   Know someone with a swimming pool suffering with high utility costs every summer? Share with them this episode and they will love you for at least the next 20 years! In this episode we explore the three opti...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk  Solar Cast!    This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we discuss the topic "Solar Monitoring - Why You'd Be Crazy NOT to Have It." Solar monitoring is a system which allows homeowners to keep track of the production of their solar panel system.  Jamie delves into why this a necessity for anyone...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk  Solar Cast!   This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we  discuss the topic "Paralysis Through Analysis - Choosing the Right Solar Bid for Your Home."    Conventional wisdom says that when considering solar for your home you should get a variety of bids and choose the one that's best for you...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk  Solar Cast!  This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we discuss the topic "Solar & Newly Built Homes."   Did you know that all new homes built in California from 2020 will be required to have solar?  Yep, that's right.  Spearheaded by outgoing State Senator Kevin de León in SB 100 , all newly...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast!  This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we  discuss the topic "Diamond Certified & Checking Your Solar Output."   Congratulations to Solar Harmonics for becoming Diamond Certified! What's Diamond Certified? Here's a short intro: "Only local companies independently rated Highest in Quality a...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk  SolarCast!  This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!   In  this episode we  discuss the topic " Solar Lease = The Albatross on the Roof. "   Are you thinking about going solar with a solar lease?   Don't do it!   Did you know that 3 out of every 4 solar panel systems are sold with a lease?   Th...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast!  This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!   In this episode we  discuss the topic "Rental Properties & Solar."   Do you rent your home and have a landlord that doesn't seem to care about going solar?  Do you own rental property and aren't really sure why you should bother going solar?  Solar ex...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!   In this episode we discuss the topic "New Homes & Solar."   Are you looking to buy a new home? Have questions about what to look for - and stay away from - when buying a new home in regards to solar? Jamie breaks down some major red flags (hint: solar leases!) and some th...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!    In this episode we discuss the topic "The Future of PG&E."   With the major news that PG&E is filing for bankruptcy protection later this month , there are many questions about its plans and how they will affect Northern California rate payers.  Jamie goes into...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar!  In this episode we discuss the topic "Commercial Real Estate & Solar."   Solar expert Jamie Duran details the benefits landlords can expect once they go solar.  No matter your situation, going solar with your building is a true no-brainer.  He also details the ways te...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar! In this episode we discuss the topic "Community Choice Aggregation & Solar Energy."   Solar expert Jamie Duran details the benefits solar customers can expect when their electricity provider changes over to a Community Choice Aggregation company (CCA).  PG&E customers have b...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar! In this episode we discuss the topic "Solar Harmonics' Online Portal for Solar Production Monitoring" 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.  Each epi...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar! In this episode we discuss the topic "Solar and a Pool; What Pool Owners Need to Know When Going Solar"  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. Each e...

Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar! In this episode we discuss the topic of  How To Maximize Your Solar Panel System Investment.  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. Each episode...