HeyJaredThe Energy Show
Every week Barry hosts The Energy Show, a 30 minute informative talk show that covers a broad variety of energy related topics spanning technology, economics, policy, and politics that are shaping the future of how we generate and consume electricity, along with practical…
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Raghu Raps on Rising Sun Opportunities (opens the original)
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2025 was a record year for residential solar and batteries. 2026 is shaping up to be a record bad one. The 30% homeowner solar tax credit is gone ... is residential solar in serious trouble? Not so fast. This week on The Energy Show, Barry sits down with Raghu Belur, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Enphase, to talk about what comes next for homeowners, installers and the solar industry. Raghu and Barry have both been riding the solar coaster since the early days of residential solar and
No Tax Credit, No Problem. The New Math for Home Solar. (opens the original)
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With the 30% residential solar tax credit gone, the effective cost of going solar has jumped dramatically and residential installations are already down roughly 20–25%. For installers that historically relied on cash sales, the drop can be even worse. But before we start writing solar’s obituary, there are a few important plot twists. Electricity rates are still climbing. Blackouts aren’t exactly going out of style. Battery prices continue to improve. And, most importantly, leases, PPAs and prep
VPP: Your Battery's Side Hustle? (opens the original)
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Utilities, finance companies, and software aggregators have suddenly discovered something valuable: Your battery. Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) promise easy money by letting utilities tap into thousands of home batteries during periods of high demand. Sounds great... until you discover who actually makes the biggest profits. In this week's Energy Show, Barry digs into the fine print behind today's VPP programs and explains why some are a fantastic deal and others are little more than a money grab.
DIY Home Energy Hacks That Slash Electric Bills (opens the original)
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Everyone wants lower utility bills. Unfortunately, many homeowners start with expensive projects that deliver disappointing returns. That's because most energy audits focus on generic recommendation not the upgrades that make the biggest difference for your home. This week on The Energy Show, Barry shares the Low Hanging Fruit of home electrification, the affordable improvements that often pay for themselves in just a year or two. Episode Highlights: • Which DIY projects deliver the biggest savi
The Good, The Bad & The Battery (opens the original)
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If you're considering solar, adding battery storage, or simply preparing for the next outage, this episode could save you thousands of dollars and a lot of frustration. Battery ads make everything look simple: backup power, lower bills, AI-powered energy management, and easy savings. Reality? Not so much. After installing thousands of battery systems over the last 25 years, Barry shares the candid advice most manufacturers and salespeople never mention. Episode Highlights: • Why complete battery
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