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— David Stitt
About the Show:
In this episode of Stitt Happens, host David Stitt—CEO of The Stitt Group and Stitt Solar—takes on one of the biggest questions in energy right now: how do technology, policy, and everyday consumer choices come together to build a smarter, cleaner grid? As demand for electricity climbs, driven by new homes, businesses, EVs, and data centers, David lays out what needs to change so homeowners and businesses can be partners in building a reliable, sustainable energy future instead of getting left out of the conversation.
He walks through how new technology—solar, batteries, and smart home devices—is giving homeowners and businesses more ability than ever to produce, store, and manage their own power. But he's candid about the flip side: a lot of current policy still penalizes people for investing in clean energy, discouraging the kind of distributed solutions that could actually ease pressure on the grid and make communities more resilient. He also gets into where the real opportunity is right now—efficiency is still the low-hanging fruit—along with what solar actually looks like as a long-term investment, consumer protections worth knowing, and where the industry needs to hold itself accountable.
The throughline is collaboration—what it would take for policy to catch up with what the technology can already do. That includes ideas like time-of-use pricing, meter aggregation, donating banked energy credits to local nonprofits, standardizing approvals, protecting net metering for typical residential systems, and lining up utility incentives with what clean energy actually promises. Whether you're a homeowner, a business owner, or someone shaping policy, it's a grounded look at what it takes to build an energy system that works for everyone.
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Stitt Solar
1301 S 8th St,
Rogers, AR 72756
Tel: 479.636.8745
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tune in and join the clean energy conversation—because when it comes to your future, Stitt Happens.
"Batteries are kind of the heart and soul of so many possibilities."
— David Stitt
About the Show:
In this episode of Stitt Happens, host Randy Wilburn sits down with David Stitt of The Stitt Group and Stitt Solar to unpack what solar battery storage can really do for homes and businesses. As electricity demand climbs—driven by extreme heat, new data centers, and a grid under growing strain—Randy and David explore how modern batteries have evolved from a niche add-on into an intelligent, everyday tool for resilience and savings. They cover how batteries actually work, what to expect from one during a power outage, why solar and batteries pair so well together, and how outdated net metering policy is shaping the economics of going solar. The conversation also digs into financing, including Stitt Solar’s “bill swap” approach, and closes with practical advice for homeowners and business owners who are ready to ask the right questions and take the first step toward energy independence.
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Important Links and Mentions on the Show:
Subscribe to Stitt Happens for conversations that help you live smarter, save money, and embrace the future of clean energy.
Stay connected:
Stitt Solar
1301 S 8th St,
Rogers, AR 72756
Tel: 479.636.8745
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tune in and join the clean energy conversation—because when it comes to your future, Stitt Happens.
“Code compliance is a minimum allowed by law. If we wanted to translate that into education, that’s a D in school. So you can go to fourth grade or seventh grade or whatever; you passed, but you didn’t excel.”
— David Stitt, The Stitt Group
About the Show:
In this episode of Stitt Happens, host Randy Wilburn sits down with David Stitt of The Stitt Group to pull back the curtain on true home resilience. For many homeowners, standard building codes feel like a safety net—but Randy and David reveal the critical gap between “code compliant” and “truly resilient.” From anchor bolts and engineered connections to solar-powered battery backup and ICF safe rooms, they share practical strategies—enhanced structural packages, envelope integrity, and integrated solar—that transform a house into a fortress. Whether you’re planning a new build, adding an ADU, or exploring retrofit options, this episode is a clear roadmap for protecting your family and your biggest investment.
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Important Links and Mentions on the Show:
Subscribe to Stitt Happens for conversations that help you live smarter, save money, and embrace the future of clean energy.
Stay connected:
Stitt Solar
1301 S 8th St,
Rogers, AR 72756
Tel: 479.636.8745
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tune in and join the clean energy conversation—because when it comes to your future, Stitt Happens.
— David Stitt, The Stitt Group
About the Show:
Thinking about building your dream home — or making the one you already live in healthier and more energy-efficient? In this episode of Stitt Happens, host Randy Wilburn sits down with David Stitt, CEO of The Stitt Group and Stitt Solar, to map out what smart, sustainable homebuilding actually looks like in practice. You'll find out why the most expensive mistakes happen before a single shovel hits the ground, why ventilation is the most overlooked piece of the HVAC puzzle, and how building science and the right team can make all the difference. If you care about sustainability, lower energy bills, or just building smarter—this one's for you.
Episode SummaryBuilding a new home usually starts with big ideas and a lot of excitement. But as Randy and David reveal, the space between creative vision, financial planning, and real building science is exactly where most projects go wrong. This episode is about closing that gap.
David Stitt brings decades of family experience and a genuine passion for high-performance construction. He breaks down why so many homeowners — and even experienced builders — confuse energy-efficient features like double-pane windows or Energy Star appliances with true home performance. The conversation covers the HERS index, load calculations, and why ventilation is critical for comfort, health, and long-term savings.
You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how The Stitt Group integrates design, construction, and building science to avoid cost overruns and deliver homes that actually perform. And if you're not building new, there's plenty here for renovation projects too.
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Important Links and Mentions on the Show:
Subscribe to Stitt Happens for conversations that help you live smarter, save money, and embrace the future of clean energy.
Stay connected:
Stitt Solar
1301 S 8th St,
Rogers, AR 72756
Tel: 479.636.8745
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tune in and join the clean energy conversation—because when it comes to your future, Stitt Happens.
About the Show:
“The solar playbook just changed. Tax credits are fading, net metering is shifting, and the "go big or go home" approach to solar? It's getting a serious rethink.”
In this episode of Stitt Happens, Randy Wilburn sits down with David Stitt — CEO of The Stitt Group and Stitt Solar — for a straight-talk conversation about what solar actually looks like in Arkansas right now. No hype. No scare tactics. Just honest, grounded perspective from someone who's been in the energy industry for nearly 40 years.
The solar landscape is changing fast — and most people don't know what that means for them. David Stitt breaks down why the old "offset everything" mindset is giving way to something smarter: right-sized systems built around your home or business's base load—the steady, everyday energy use you can actually control.
Together, Randy and David cut through the confusion around net metering, financing, battery storage, and system sizing. David introduces Stitt Solar's Baseload Revolution — an incremental, affordable approach to solar that locks in real savings today while leaving room to grow as rates and technology evolve.
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Whether you're a homeowner, a business owner, or just solar-curious, this episode gives you the tools and confidence to take a clear-eyed first step toward energy independence.
The bottom line: Solar is more accessible than ever — if you know how to approach it right. David Stitt shows you how.
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Important Links and Mentions on the Show:
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Stay connected:
Stitt Solar
1301 S 8th St,
Rogers, AR 72756
Tel: 479.636.8745
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tune in and join the clean energy conversation—because when it comes to your future, Stitt Happens.
About the Show:
"The sticker price of a home is not the same as the cost to own it. When you build efficiently, you are essentially prepaying for your energy at a fixed cost for the next 30 years, rather than renting it from the utility company at a rate that goes up every single year."
– David Stitt
In this second episode of Stitt Happens, Randy sits down with David Stitt, CEO of The Stitt Group and Stitt Solar, to talk about what actually goes into building an energy-efficient home in Northwest Arkansas—and why it matters more than you might think. They get into the real costs of homeownership beyond just your mortgage payment, the choices that make the biggest difference in your utility bills, and why what worked 20 years ago isn't going to cut it anymore. Whether you're planning to build, thinking about solar, or just curious about how to make your home work better for you, this conversation has some genuinely useful information.
Episode Summary:
Most people think about the cost of a home in terms of the purchase price or mortgage payment. But Randy and David spend this episode talking about all the other costs—the ones that hit your bank account every single month for as long as you live there.
With Arkansas utility companies proposing major rate hikes and energy costs becoming less predictable, the conversation about how homes are built is shifting. David shares what he's learned over decades in the building industry: that building to "just code compliant" leaves a lot of money on the table and a lot of comfort out of your home. They talk through why certain building choices—from insulated concrete forms to energy recovery ventilators—actually translate to lower bills and healthier indoor air, not just feel-good buzzwords.
The conversation covers battery storage, solar panels, and how net metering laws in Arkansas are changing what makes sense for homeowners. David even explains Stitt's two-year energy guarantee and the third-party modeling that backs it up.
Whether you're building your forever home or figuring out how to make your current house more affordable to run, this episode gives you the questions to ask and the information to make better decisions.
Key Takeaways:
Important Links and Mentions on the Show:
Subscribe to Stitt Happens for conversations that help you live smarter, save money, and embrace the future of clean energy.
Stay connected:
Stitt Solar
1301 S 8th St,
Rogers, AR 72756
Tel: 479.636.8745
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tune in and join the clean energy conversation—because when it comes to your future, Stitt Happens.
Episode Summary:
Get ready to explore the revolution of building energy-efficient homes in this engaging
episode of the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast. Host Randy Wilburn sits down with
David Stitt, from The Stitt Group, a cornerstone company in the sustainable home
design field in Northwest Arkansas. David shares how their journey began over four
decades ago with a focus on reducing energy consumption and how they achieve this
today with innovations like net zero homes. In this episode, listeners will take a deep
dive into practical solutions for harnessing solar energy, transforming energy
consumption paradigms, and understanding how these energy-efficient practices can fit
any home style.
Delve into the evolving challenges and opportunities in energy-efficient home building
as David Stitt discusses interesting real-world scenarios and solutions. He highlights the
significance of initiatives like the greening of the MLS, which allows transparency in
eco-friendly home features and value. The dialogue stresses the importance of early
education in sustainability, where The Stitt Group actively participates, and its broader
program to ignite community awareness towards a sustainable future. Listeners will find
valuable insights into how the combination of technology, policy advancements, and
consumer education can significantly reduce dependencies on traditional energy grids
and foster local energy production, contributing to a cleaner economy.
In this episode, host Randy Wilburn and David Stitt dive deep into:
✅ The evolution of building energy-efficient, net zero homes.
✅ Harnessing solar energy to transform energy consumption.
✅ Real-world solutions for sustainable home building challenges.
✅ The importance of early education in sustainability and The Stitt Group's initiatives to inspire future generations.
✅ Game-changing advancements in solar power and battery technology that make sustainable living practical and affordable for all.
About the Show:
"The second you start to offset or you start to produce energy from another source that you have control over, you're moving closer and closer to the boat, so to speak. And you're just offsetting the potential risk of rising energy costs."
– David Stitt
From rising utility bills and grid reliability concerns to new clean energy options for your home or business, figuring out your next move can feel overwhelming. In this first episode of Stitt Happens, host Randy Wilburn talks with David Stitt, CEO of The Stitt Group and Stitt Solar, about practical ways Arkansans can take control of their energy costs and build more resilience.
Whether you're a homeowner watching your electric bill climb, a business owner looking to cut overhead, or just someone trying to understand what's happening with energy in Arkansas, this conversation breaks down what you need to know and what you can actually do about it.
Randy and David dig into the real issues affecting Arkansas energy customers right now - recent utility rate increase proposals, what's driving costs up, and why your electric bill has become such a big line item in your budget.
David brings decades of experience in energy-efficient homebuilding and solar to help make sense of it all. He clears up common misconceptions about solar and battery storage (you don't have to go completely off-grid), explains how to start small and build from there, and walks through what "net zero plus" living actually means for regular people.
They also talk about the policy landscape in Arkansas - how regulations have created some roadblocks but also new opportunities, and what solutions like virtual power plants could mean for grid stability and customer choice going forward.
You'll come away understanding your options better and knowing some concrete next steps you can take, whether that's finally understanding your utility bill or exploring solar for your home or business.
Key Takeaways:
Important Links and Mentions on the Show:
Subscribe to Stitt Happens for conversations that help you live smarter, save money, and embrace the future of clean energy.
Stay connected:
Stitt Solar
1301 S 8th St,
Rogers, AR 72756
Tel: 479.636.8745
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tune in and join the clean energy conversation—because when it comes to your future, Stitt Happens.
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