Straight-Talk Solar Cast

In this week's podcast we discuss the somewhat small but very important part of the Inflation Reduction Act that allows for direct payment of the federal tax credit to some non-profits.

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we review the requirement by utility companies that inverters shut down when the inverter senses a grid outage.

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we discuss the recently approved NEM 3.0 decision by the #CPUC and how this decision affects current and future solar customers in #California.

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we discuss why solar power + electric vehicle charging a no-brainer to not only make owning an AirBnB more attractive but how solar increases the value of the property from the first day!

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we discuss the new program started by PG & E that will allow an electric vehicle to not only power the home in the event of a power outage but also to power the grid when the grid is maxed out.  Read more at https://www.energy-storage.news/pge-launches-vehicle-to-everything-pilot-programmes-in-california-v2x/

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming changes in the depreciation benefit for commercial solar projects.  Assuming a $100k project, the  amount that is depreciable is $85k, multiplied by the federal tax rate of 21% = $17,850.  Starting in 2023, that amount drops to $14,280.  Make sure to consult with your tax professional if you plan to complete a commercial solar project in the next 12 months.

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we are thankful for our listeners, clients, employees, installers, and PG&E.  #HappyThanksgiving!

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In  this week's podcast we discuss some of the implications of the proposed  (still not approved) #NEM3.0 and the impacts this proposal could have  on the future of solar power in #California

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we discuss the updates to NEM 3.0, solar in Mexico, and the first of solar trends that will continue in 2023.  #CalleTeChachalaca

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on online marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.

In this week's podcast we discuss the transition to electric heat pumps and the additional solar power that will be needed to supply the electricity for the heat pumps.  Here is the link to the Mr. Cool Heat  Pump in -24 degrees in North Dakota https://youtu.be/_v8vizQXwss

About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics

Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm.  Here, you can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics.

In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight  – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.

Have a question about solar? Chances are Jamie's answered it in our searchable podcast library!

About Adam Duran & Magnified Media

Solarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is an internet marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.

Magnified Media helps company leaders master their marketing by:

• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and

• getting them more online reviews,

• creating media content that engages with each client's target audience.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering on the board of several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10.