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How can you tell when a "solar bro" salesman is lying? When his lips are moving. It may come as a surprise, but I’m sorry to report that not all solar sales people are honest. On this week’s Energy Show we’ll dive into the shadowy side of solar sales that often gets swept under the rug. Inspired by a provocative Wired article: “The Spectacular Burnout of a Solar Panel Salesman,” we explore the highs, lows, and questionable sales practices that sometimes occur in the solar industry. Instead of the traditional set of Frequently Asked Questions, this week’s show is a roundtable discussion with two very experienced solar salespeople. They’ll do a bit of role playing as they expose the lies that unethical salespeople spew as they seek to maximize their commissions, the tough customer questions that make salespeople squirm, and the right answers you should get from an ethical solar salesperson. Curious about the lies and exaggerations that you may hear during a solar sales pitch? Get the straight scoop on this week’s Energy Show at https://lnkd.in/gvRaSAFQ

Did you read the Love Letter from Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s CEO Patti Poppe? She sent it to all PG&E customers. Here is a link: https://lnkd.in/g5d-s7wC And here is a summary: Dear PG&E Customers: If you conserve electricity we will raise your rates. If you use more electricity your bills will go up. Either way we make more money. With love, Patti If you’re sick and tired about PG&E’s tone-deaf attitudes to our skyrocketing electricity bills, please consider joining us at our next Solar and Home Electrification Seminar on Saturday, February 22nd at 10 AM. We’ll talk about the latest solar and battery technology, as well as heat pumps for better comfort and more savings. We will also cover the rebates and tax credits that help make these upgrades more affordable. Learn about the benefits of solar, batteries and home electrification. Get all your questions answered including: - Steps to convert your home from methane to electricity, thereby reducing your home energy costs, as well as improving your health and comfort. - Take advantage of up to $40,000 in incentives to add heat pumps, solar, battery backup and other electrical upgrades to your home. - How Solar and Battery systems will keep your lights on, fridge cold and family connected to the internet during the next blackout. - Local credit union financing programs. Seating is limited.? Reserve your seat:?https://lnkd.in/gecWagku

Imagine this: Domino’s delivers your pepperoni pizza from the sky via drone, skipping traffic and landing it piping hot on your doorstep. Wouldn’t you want your energy delivered just as efficiently? Today’s energy delivered to our buildings takes a circuitous route - from pipes, wires or underground. But energy delivery directly from the sky is not only feasible, but surprisingly inexpensive. That’s because in today’s energy world, it costs far more to deliver energy than to generate it. This week on The Energy Show, we reveal why the location of energy generation is the ultimate cost driver—and why rooftop solar is leading the charge as the cheapest, most efficient solution. From chopping wood to cutting-edge solar panels, Barry Cinnamon uncovers the inefficiencies (and dangers) of outdated energy systems and explains why the future of energy is already shining down on us. Intrigued? Tune into this week’s Energy show at https://lnkd.in/gKVz6t98 and find out how energy delivery determines energy costs.

Solar and Storage Repair and Maintenance Does your solar system require repairs or maintenance? Has your installer gone out of business, leaving you worried about the future of your solar investment? No need to worry; we're here to help! Cinnamon Energy Systems specializes in solar and storage repair and maintenance, serving both residential and commercial systems, regardless of your original installer. We'll work with manufacturers on warranty repairs or provide a fair quote for out-of-warranty fixes. Plus, our comprehensive 10-point inspection ensures your system runs at peak performance. Contact our repair and maintenance team today at https://lnkd.in/d8x2pgmz for a free quote! #CinnamonEnergySystems #SolarEnergy #ResidentialSolar #CommercialSolar #SolarMaintenance #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy

Patti Poppe, PG&E’s CEO, sent a literal love letter to all of her California customers. You can read it here, but allow me to summarize: Dear PG&E Customers: If you conserve electricity we will raise your rates. If you use more electricity your bills will go up. Either way we make more money. And it’s not our fault. With love, Patti I couldn’t make this $#!T up if I tried! California’s energy infrastructure is at a breaking point. Utilities are spending billions on bloated grid upgrades while at the same time lobbying for laws that stop homes and businesses from installing their own solar systems. The results? The highest peak electric rates in the country and record profits for California’s utilities. Enter the Solar Rights Alliance, a grassroots organization fighting back against monopolistic utilities and their political allies. On this week’s show Dave Rosenfeld, Executive Director of SRA, breaks down the lies behind utility-backed policies, reveals the real cause of rising electric rates, and shares actionable ways Californians can reclaim control over their energy future. Curious how we got here—and what’s next for rooftop solar, energy freedom, and cutting the cord from the grid? Tune in to The Energy Show for the full story at https://lnkd.in/gY88GtCm

Maximize Your Solar Power Potential! ?? Did you know that cleaning your solar panels can significantly improve energy output? Dust, debris, and grime can reduce your system’s efficiency over time. At Cinnamon Energy Systems, we provide professional panel cleaning services in your local area to ensure your solar investment performs at its peak. ?? ?? Learn more about why clean panels matter by tuning into this episode of The Energy Show Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eGzKJSPc ?? Schedule your panel cleaning today: https://lnkd.in/d8x2pgmz #SolarPower #PanelCleaning #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy #GoSolar

Part 2 of our podcast with Greg Smith, author of The Battery Powered Home, goes into the intricate details of designing and installing the ideal home battery system. Some of the questions that Greg answers are: - What are the top mistakes homeowners and contractors make? - How can you ensure your system meets building code restrictions? - How can automatic load shedding and generator input capabilities improve the backup performance of your system? One of the most interesting features to me is the capability to connect to external backup power sources, such as a home generator or an EV. This capability provides the potential to partially or completely cut the cord with your utility — Grid Defection, as we say in the business. I think you’ll find that Greg’s wisdom in both Part 1 and Part 2 will help you sort through the battery system design choices offered by contractors. Part 2 of Tips for the Best Home Backup System podcast is at https://lnkd.in/gAswPaEm.

Don’t let renewable energy incentives slip through your fingers! ? With potential changes to tax credits and IRA incentives on the horizon, now is the time to invest in solar, battery storage, and home electrification. Uncertainty about future policies means you should act while these valuable programs are still available. ?? Contact us to learn how you can benefit today. Let’s secure a sustainable future together! ?? https://lnkd.in/gkMWfm4k #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #HomeElectrification #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergyFuture #SustainabilityNow #GoSolar #IRAIncentives #EnergyIndependence

Almost every solar system installed in California and Hawaii includes batteries. And for good reason. Daytime electric rates are low, evening rates are extremely high, blackouts are common, and utilities pay almost nothing for excess power you send back to the grid. But it’s not easy to design a battery system that takes into account homeowner power needs throughout the day, specific home wiring requirements, and building code restrictions on battery locations. Ironically, one of the biggest challenges is overcoming battery manufacturer hype that they can always back up your home for as long as you want during a blackout. My guest on this week’s Energy Show is Greg Smith, author of The Battery Powered Home. Because there is so much content to cover we’ve recorded two podcast segments with Greg. This first part focuses on battery system power and energy ratings — coupled with information about your home appliances — that will help homeowners make the right system design choices. Greg also delves into the three basic design approaches for a typical home battery system: arbitrage only, essential load backup, and whole home backup. So If you’re thinking about adding a battery to your rooftop solar system, or just getting a completely new combined solar and battery system, please tune into Part 1 of Tips for the Best Home Backup System with Greg Smith at https://lnkd.in/g2bSWnkT #SolarEnergy #HomeBatteries #EnergyStorage #BackupPower #BatterySystems #RenewableEnergy #EnergyIndependence #GridResilience #BlackoutProtection #SolarAndStorage #CleanEnergy #Electrification #CaliforniaSolar #HawaiiSolar #BatteryBackup #SmartEnergy #SolarPower #TheEnergyShow #SustainableLiving #GregSmith #EnergyPodcast

Did you read the Love Letter from PG&E’s CEO Patti Poppe? She sent it to all PG&E customers. Here is a link: https://lnkd.in/g5d-s7wC And here is a summary: Dear PG&E Customers: If you conserve electricity we will raise your rates. If you use more electricity your bills will go up. Either way we make more money. With love, Patti If you’re sick and tired about PG&E’s tone-deaf attitudes to our skyrocketing electricity bills, please consider joining us at our next Solar and Home Electrification Seminar on Saturday, January 25th at 10 AM. We’ll talk about the latest solar and battery technology, as well as heat pumps for better comfort and more savings. We will also cover the rebates and tax credits that help make these upgrades more affordable. Learn about the benefits of solar, batteries and home electrification. Get all your questions answered including: * Steps to convert your home from methane to electricity, thereby reducing your home energy costs, as well as improving your health and comfort. * Take advantage of up to $40,000 in incentives to add heat pumps, solar, battery backup and other electrical upgrades to your home. * How Solar and Battery systems will keep your lights on, fridge cold and family connected to the internet during the next blackout. * Local credit union financing programs. Seating is limited.? Reserve your seat:?https://lnkd.in/gecWagku #CinnamonEnergySystems #Solar #BatteryStorage #HomeElectrification #EnergySavings #PGEBills