The Solar Coaster Podcast

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

The renewable energy market has never been hotter—and never been more complicated. As AI data centers, manufacturers, utilities, and Fortune 500 companies race to secure clean power, a surprising reality is emerging: renewable energy isn't limited by demand. It's limited by infrastructure. In this episode of The Solar Coaster, we explore why corporate buyers are being told to move faster than ever...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

⚠️ AI DISCLOSURE This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies me...

What if everything you’ve heard about AI and energy is wrong? In this episode of The Solar Coaster, host Anna Covert is joined by Alex Herrera to break down one of the most unexpected narratives in the energy space right now: 👉 Generative AI might actually be GOOD for the grid. While most headlines focus on how AI data centers are driving massive electricity demand and putting pressure on infrast...

In this episode of The Solar Coaster, Anna Covert and Alex Herrera break down one of the most frustrating developments in the solar industry right now. Just when it seemed like there was clarity around solar tax credits… a new bill has been introduced to restore them. So what happened? And what does this mean for homeowners, installers, and the future of solar? In this episode, we discuss: • Why s...

In this episode of The Solar Coaster, host Anna Covert is joined by Alex Herrera to explore two major developments shaping the future of energy. Solar is experiencing its fastest growth in a decade, yet global emissions are still rising. Why? One major reason: electricity demand is exploding. Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, electrification, and new industries are placing unprecedented pr...

Arizona Electricity “Price Cut”? What SRP’s Announcement Really Means In this AI-assisted episode of The Solar Coaster, Anna Covert is joined by Alex Herrera, owner of Sun Energy Today, to break down a recent headline in Arizona’s energy market. Salt River Project announced a temporary summer electricity rate reduction for more than one million customers. At first glance it sounds like a big deal...

This special Solar Coaster episode features an AI-assisted conversation between Anna Covert and Alex Herrera of Sun Energy Today. ⚠️ AI Transparency Notice: This episode uses AI-generated voice technology based on the real voices of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. Both individuals provided full consent for their voices and likenesses to be used. The insights shared reflect their real-world professio...

This special Solar Coaster episode is an AI-assisted industry briefing featuring Anna Covert and Alex Herrera, owner of Sun Energy Today. ⚠️ AI Transparency Notice: This episode uses AI-generated voice technology based on the real voices of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. Both individuals provided full consent for their voices and likenesses to be used. The insights reflect their real-world professi...

This special episode of The Solar Coaster features an AI-assisted conversation between Anna Covert and Alex Herrera, owner of Sun Energy Today. ⚠️ AI Transparency Notice: This episode uses AI-generated voice technology based on the real voices of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. Both individuals have provided full knowledge and consent for their voices and likenesses to be used in this AI-produced ep...

Before The Solar Coaster book… Before the podcast gained momentum… There were foundational conversations with the operators who shaped this industry from the inside. Welcome to Solar Coaster Origins — the special series featuring the interviews that started it all. In this episode, Anna sits down with Greg Field, founder of PGT Energy Solutions and a nearly 17-year solar veteran who has closed thr...

Before The Solar Coaster book, before the podcast took off, there were foundational conversations with industry veterans that shaped everything. Welcome to Solar Coaster Origins—a special series showcasing the interviews that started it all. In this Origins episode, I sit down with Bernadette Del Chiaro, Senior Vice President of California at the Environmental Working Group, and one of the most in...

What if one of the most overlooked growth channels for solar and home services… is still sitting in your mailbox? In this episode of The Solar Coaster, I sit down with Aaron McDaniel, owner of Valpak of Hawaii, to unpack why direct mail is quietly outperforming crowded digital channels—especially for solar and home service companies. Aaron shares how Valpak’s iconic blue envelope reaches 92% open...