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Bruce Stewart, CEO and President of Perch Energy, joins Joe Batir on the Energy Transition Solutions podcast to discuss community solar and its role in the energy market. They cover topics such as the growth of community solar, the benefits for consumers, and the need for investment in clean energy solutions. Bruce emphasizes the importance of policy and regulatory support for community solar and highlights the role of companies like Perch Energy in connecting customers with clean energy projects. The conversation provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon energy future.

Bruce’s Book Recommendation(s):
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates
Zero to One by Peter Theil

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Takeaways- Community solar is a growing sector in the energy market,

providing an opportunity for consumers to access clean energy without the need for rooftop installations.

– Policy and regulatory support are key drivers of community solar growth, with many states adopting enabling legislation and incentives.

– Investment in clean energy solutions, including community solar, is crucial for accelerating the energy transition and achieving net-zero emissions.

– Community solar offers consumers the ability to subscribe to a local solar project and receive credits on their electricity bill, resulting in savings and supporting the development of clean energy generation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Permission
00:28 Introduction to Perch Energy
01:14 Understanding Community Solar
05:33 The Solar Market and Community Solar’s Role
10:56 Triggers for Community Solar Growth
18:02 How Community Solar Works for Consumers
22:41 Why Community Solar Hasn’t Been Done at a Larger Scale
25:10 Subscription and Pricing for Community Solar
30:30 Enabling Community Solar in More States
36:31 The Path to Net Zero
40:25 The Importance of Investment in Energy Transition40:40 Closing Remarks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucestewart3/
https://www.perchenergy.com/
Bill Gates Book: https://amzn.to/3RQ3khc
Peter Thiel Book: https://amzn.to/48sZSA2

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