The next generation Volt solidly places Chevrolet in the EV conversation. Although the first generation Volt had some issues and detractors (what car doesn’t?), the current 70,000 owners proved the market for the Volt. They were also extremely happy with their cars, according to Consumer Reports surveys (which the Volt … [continued]
Leveraging waste heat is a model for making any energy production more efficient. In the TalkSolar podcast below, I interview Phil Brennan, I his company’s technology fits in with the solar equation and the DOE project that is exploring waste heat and the solar connection. Echogen Power Solutions is taking what was once waste and … [continued]
Join TalkSolar as the discussion of vanadium storage cells is discussed. There is only one vanadium mine in the US and now that is being used to create this storage technology. Is vanadium the key to better storage? Listen in by clicking the play button below to hear Bill Radvak, … [continued]
Look at any national map for any clean tech category and there is usually a big blank spot in the Southeast US, especially for solar, but don’t discount the Southeast! The Southeast has the second best solar potential in the country in regards to production, and is now overcoming traditional … [continued]
Solar has been taking off in Georgia. In fact, Georgia is ranked 7th for solar according to SEIA. However, solar continues to be an entertaining and sometimes confounding topic in Georgia. Join me as I interview former Georgia Public Service Commissioner Bobby Baker and we discuss the current hot topics … [continued]
I interviewed Ken a couple of years back as First Green Bank was finishing its LEED Platinum Bank. The first bank to go platinum on the east coast, First Green Bank and Ken have turned their eyes towards making central Florida a solar hot spot. Unfortunately, with Florida’s current Governor, Rick … [continued]
In the latest TalkSolar episode, I interview Ralph Velasquez of NewWind, out of Nashville, Tennessee, about NewWind’s new way of maximizing solar on your roof. Find Additional Energy Podcasts with Talk Solar on BlogTalkRadio Ralph has been involved in the roofing and building industry since 1978, and renewable technologies since 1999. In his career, … [continued]
Jennette Gayer did something outside the box. Instead of taking the traditional approach of tackling solar at the state level, she decided to look at how solar policy could help solar installations at a city level. By looking at policies in big and small cities in Georgia, Gayer identified some … [continued]
Matthew Stepp is nationally recognized for his work on energy and technology innovation. His current work is focused on carbon pricing. Join TalkSolar host Beth Bond, as Beth and Matt talk carbon pricing, carbon taxes, fossil fuel subsidies and national policy versus local policy. New Energy Internet Radio with Talk … [continued]
Solar continues to be under attack in the most unusual ways, and Louisiana solar is no exception. Jeff Cantin with Solar Alternatives joins us to discuss the latest move by the Louisiana Public Service Commission in regards to commissioning a study on the costs and benefits of solar energy net … [continued]
