Hear Bill's interview with Matthias Resch, Regional Sales Leader with Sonnen, Inc., Learn all about the fastest growing segment in renewable energy...solar storage. Have you ever wondered how you can power your home when the electric grid goes down and you do not have lights or communication capability, your refrigerator and freezer do not function, and you are left in the dark? Well, the answer for many folks is solar power with a battery storage system. Sonnen is known throughout the world as one of the leading companies when it comes to energy storage, grid resilience, and security for your home. Matt does an excellent job of explaining the differences in storage technologies and how you can protect your home and family during a grid outage.

Does this sound familiar? "Honey, I was watching TV... and I think a hurricane is heading our way". Why wait until the last minute when the solution is solar/storage simple?

Thank you, Matt, for the education and the important advice that is beneficial for all.

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Hear Bill's interview with Erin McCombs, Southeast Conservation Director for American Rivers.
Erin works in American Rivers’ Southeast Region, largely in the Carolinas and Tennessee, to protect and restore streams to ensure communities thrive with clean water and healthy rivers. She has in-depth knowledge of freshwater mussels and works to understand their decline, and advocates for the protection of freshwater biodiversity. Erin also works to advance the capacity and momentum to restore streams through dam removal through program and policy development, technical assistance, training, and project management. Erin shares a lot of great information on how to protect and preserve our water supply. Visit www.americanriver.org for more information and to help this very worthy cause.

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Hear Bill and Gloria chat with their friend Mark Steele, co-owner of Yaupon Brothers American Tea Company. 

This interview was "crazy good" as Mark talks about his transition from a USAF fighter, to a 20 year + Delta Airline pilot, and now to one of America's leading producers of specialty teas. His business has the capability of bolstering Florida's economy and bringing the term "home grown" to a whole new level. Join us for this fun interview, as we sample some of his products and learn about the health benefits of these delicious beverages.

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Hear Bill's conversation with his friend, Bill Johnson. Bill is the owner of Brilliant Harvest, an outstanding solar company located in Sarasota, Florida. This is a great discussion about the mechanics of solar power, cutting edge battery technology, and the economics of using the sun's free energy. The last segment of the show provides important information about anti-solar bills that are being proposed in Tallahassee this session, that if enacted, will create barriers for homeowners and business owners who wish to enjoy personal energy independence. It is a call to action for Florida citizens to contact their State Representatives and Senators and let them know to VOTE NO on House Bill 741 and Senate Bill 1024 to protect Floridians freedom of choice to produce their own power... and be fairly compensated for the excess solar energy that they send back to the grid.

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Hear Bill's interview with his longtime friend, George Cavros. George is the Florida Director and Energy Policy Attorney for SACE, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

If you believe that homeowners and business owners in the Sunshine State should be able to produce their personal or business energy supply and be fairly compensated for the excess electrons that they send back to the utility grid...this is a "must listen" episode! The goal of this radio special is to educate Floridians about two bills that are currently being heard in the Florida House and Senate that could potentially stymie the growth of individually owned solar power systems in our state. Now you might be thinking...wait a minute...how can that be? The sun's energy is clean, abundant, and free. How is it possible that attempts are being made to shut down the thriving solar industry in Florida? Listen in and learn how you can help keep Florida "up to speed" with the rest of America and protect our citizens' rights and their personal freedom to choose their energy supply.

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Hear Bill's interview with Dave Jenkins, President, Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship. Dave does an excellent job of outlining the benefits of solar power utilization to assure energy independence for America. Dave also provides time sensitive information, and a "citizens alert", about new bills just introduced in Tallahassee, that if enacted, could potentially derail the growth of solar and job creation in Florida, the Sunshine State. The bills that Dave references are SB 1024 and HB 741. He encourages everyone who believes in personal freedom and job creation to contact their Florida Senator and House Representative and let them know that as Florida citizens and constituents, they want these bills soundly defeated. Thanks Dave, for the education and for taking time to share this important information with our listening audience. OK folks, let's follow Dave's advice and let our Legislator's know that the current "net metering" laws are of benefit for all and that anyone who decides to invest in a home or business solar power system should be compensated fairly for their contribution of free, clean energy to the grid.

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Hear Bill's interview with his friend, Jim Brown, Business Development Manager for LG Solar. Jim is a consummate professional who really cares about his customers and clients. He does an excellent job of outlining the benefits of solar power and how easy it is to make an intelligent transition to clean, free energy. 

Do you have an LG appliance in your home? If so, you know a great deal about the quality or the products that they offer. Jim goes into great detail about the technology that LG has developed for their solar power systems and the excellent warranty coverage that you can enjoy as an LG-Solar-Fit customer.  Thanks Jim, for helping our listening audience learn about an awesome way to save energy dollars and increase the value of their property.

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Hear Bill's interview with his friend, and Navy Seal...Steve Rutherford. Steve does an amazing job of relaying his journey from growing up in a blue-collar environment in Pennsylvania, to defending our country in Afghanistan, and now as the owner of Tampa Bay Solar. It was refreshing to hear a true American hero talk about the importance of our individual freedom, and how outside forces could affect our destiny if we are not diligent. The very important topic addressed during the interview involved two bills introduced and being addressed in Tallahassee right now, that if passed, would eliminate solar "net metering". Net metering is the method for homeowners and business owners to be fairly compensated for adding free, clean energy to the utility grid by way of their individually owned solar power systems. If you believe in personal energy freedom and job creation for our state, please contact your Florida Senator and State Representative and tell them to say NO to SB 1024, and HB 741. 

Please join us in our collective mission to make America energy independent.

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Hear Bill's interview with Ben Pauluhn, President of Optimus Energy Solutions. Ben is an expert on electric vehicle charging and he does a remarkable job of outlining the benefits of ChargePoint, America's leading manufacturer of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging systems. If you have an electric vehicle now or have plans to own one in the future.... you will love learning about the advancement in this technology! Note: Did you know that some experts predict that 45-50% of the new vehicles being manufactured by the year 2030 are scheduled to be electric? That is only 8 years from now! Pretty amazing statistics. 

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Bill's interview with Dr. Crystal Watson. Dr. Watson is a senior scholar at John Hopkins Center for Health Security and an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering. She is an expert in health security, biodefense, and risk management and preparedness for emerging infectious diseases. 

The timing is perfect for this segment as we are dealing with the effects of the Covid virus and Dr. Watson does an excellent job of providing us with insight on what we can do to protect ourselves and others during this pandemic. It is interesting to learn how our local pharmacies are helping people deal with this important health and wellness issue. Thank you, Dr. Watson, for sharing this information with our listening audience!

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