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Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Dive into the world of solar power with Good Energy, the official podcast of the Solar Energy Industries Association. From in-depth interviews with industry leaders to insightful discussions on the rapid growth of solar and storage in the United States, Good Energy connects you with the heartbeat of the solar industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of energy, tune in to stay informed and inspired about the bright future of solar.
Episodes
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
RE+ 2026: What to Know Before You Go
North America's largest clean energy trade show is quickly approaching, with new features and opportunities that aim to make RE+ 26 the best one yet. First…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
The Builders Keeping Up With Energy Demand
Eric Grenz is Senior Vice President of Solar at Mortenson, a multi-billion dollar construction company that his built over 17 gigawatts of solar capacity in 19…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
The Benefits of Agriculture & Solar in New York
Rebekah Pierce, a farmer and solar advocate based in upstate New York, joins the podcast to offer her own story and perspective on how solar and agriculture go…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
The New Face of Solar + Storage
SEIA’s President & CEO Governor Tim Pawlenty visits the Good Energy podcast studio to introduce himself and brief listeners on his vision for the industry’s…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Caring for Land, Livestock, and Energy Supply
Anna Clare Monlezun is a Colorado-based rancher, rangeland ecosystem scientist, and the Founder and CEO of Rangeland Living Laboratory. She joins the Good…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Taking the Solar + Storage Industry to the Next Level
Bill Taylor, Founder and CEO of solar project developer and Good Energy sponsor DCE Solar, joins the podcast to offer his own insights on industry's future…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Why Conservatives Are Speaking Up About Solar
Heather Reams, President and CEO of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions joins the podcast to discuss securing the role of solar as a solution to…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Solar, Storage, and Securing America’s Electric Grid
Danielle Russo is Executive Director of the Center for Grid Security at SAFE, a nonpartisan national organization focused on energy and national security…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Centering the Customer in the Residential Solar Transition
Industry veteran and financing expert Thomas Plagemann joins Good Energy to share perspectives on the business structures and financial mechanisms that can…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
How Solar & Storage Projects Create Local Benefits and Strengthen Communities
Matt Traldi is the Founder & CEO of Greenlight America, an organization that supports local grassroots efforts to bring utility scale solar projects to…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
How Energy Storage is Propelling America in the AI Race
As America’s AI ambitions ramp up and compete with China, one issue remains at tops of minds for both tech leaders and everyday Americans: will the increasing…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
The Energy Storage Revolution
Energy storage is growing segment of America’s energy makeup and a critical aspect of SEIA’s footprint; storage is especially well-suited to pair with solar…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
The Energy Storage Market Outlook Report
Battery energy storage is playing an increasingly critical role in America’s power grids, securing reliable and affordable power for homes and businesses…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Getting Permitting Reform Right with Representative Susie Lee
In late 2025, permitting reform for energy projects became a major priority for Congress, and with good reason. Consistently rising energy costs, compounded by…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
At RE+: How Sheep and Sunshine are Transforming American Agriculture and Energy
Solar energy has been a transformative tool for American agriculture, giving farmers a steady source of income that protects soils and fosters biodiversity…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
At RE+: How Solar is Transforming a Long-time Coal State | Dan Conant
Solar Holler Founder and CEO Dan Conant discusses his experience running a solar business in West Virginia and what he envisions for the future.
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
At RE+: How Tesla and Networks of Home Batteries are Transforming America’s Power Grid | Colby Hastings
As energy demand increases and scorching heatwaves press down on power grids this summer, energy storage is playing an increasingly vital role. Energy storage…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
At RE+: Show Highlights and Breaking Down the Mood of the Clean Energy Industry
Join Stephanie Bosh and Seth Miller of the Solar Energy Industries Association for a fresh retrospective look into RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas, NV.
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
At RE+: How Modernized Grid Infrastructure Is Needed to Maximize the Impact of Clean Energy
Josh Dorfman and Neal Hamer of the American Wire Group join Good Energy to discuss transformers, their latest tech at RE+, and the path forward for a reliable…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
RE+ 2025: What to Know Before You Go
Heading to RE+ 2025, the largest clean energy trade show in North America? Whether it’s your first time or you’re returning to the floor, navigating 40,000+…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
The Role of Solar & Storage in Making Energy More Affordable | Twiggy Mendenhall
Twiggy Mendenhall is the Senior Policy Associate of Solar & Energy Storage at CleanCapital, a renewable energy investment firm who develops, constructs, owns…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
What’s Next for the Solar Industry in the Wake of HR1? | Lindsey Wiliams
Lindsey Williams is the Vice President of Marketing & Communications of Shoals Technologies Group, a U.S.-based provider of Electrical Balance of System (EBOS)…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Clean Energy & Effective Storytelling in Online Spaces: Defining Your Digital Voice
Seth Miller is the Director of Digital Communications at the Solar Energy Industries Association. Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Powering the Digital Future with Solar & Clean Energy | Ray Fakhoury
Ray Fakhoury is an Energy Policy Manager for Amazon Web Services who leads policy advocacy that increases access to carbon free energy resources. Good Energy…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Leveraging Solar & Storage Solutions for Communities in Crisis | Will Heegard
Will Heegard is the Cofounder and Director of Operations of Footprint Project, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing cleaner energy solutions to…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Power Reliability Explained: How Solar & Storage Contribute to Grid Resilience | Kevin Lucas
Kevin Lucas is the Vice President of Policy Analysis at the Solar Energy Industries Association. Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Reshoring the Solar Supply Chain | Ken Johnston
Ken Johnston is the Vice President of Sales at ES Foundry — a US based manufacturer of solar cells. Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Clean Energy and the Conservative Conservation Movement | Jeff Kupfer
Jeff Kupfer is the President of ConservAmerica and served as the Acting Deputy Secretary, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief of Staff of the Department of…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Updates from the Capital: Solar's Latest Federal Policy Intel and Guidance
SEIA President and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper joins the podcast to discuss the latest intel and guidance for the solar industry in today's political environment…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
How PosiGen Navigated Post-Katrina New Orleans to Build a Solar Success Story | Kyle Wallace
Kyle Wallace is the Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs for PosiGen, a solar energy and energy efficiency company based in New Orleans. Good…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Scaling Solar Power: 2025 Solar Market Insight Report with Wood Mackenzie
Chris Seiple is the Vice Chairman of Wood Mackenzie’s Power & Renewables group. He is responsible for ensuring thought leadership, advising on the strategic…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
2025: A New Strategy for Solar Energy Policy in Texas | Priscilla Barbour Randle
Priscilla Barbour Randle is a clean energy advocate and the Director of Policy and Communications at Primergy Solar.Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Making the Case for Solar Energy to the US Congress | Phillip Vyhanek
Phillip Vyhanek has a wealth of experience in various leadership roles within the solar energy, power electronics, and antenna solutions industries and is…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Solar Power's Largest Congressional Lobby Day
Four special guests discuss their plans for the solar industry's most attended congressional lobby day, hosted by SEIA. Please subscribe and tune in for the…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
How to Grow the Solar Industry in a Turbulent Year | Jessica Lawrence-Vaca
Jessica Lawrence-Vaca is a solar energy advocate and Chief Commercial Officer of ARRAY Technologies. Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
At RE+: Why Distributed Energy, Innovation, and Equity Are Key To Growing Solar | Keally DeWitt
Keally DeWitt is a clean energy business executive and mindfulness practitioner who currently serves as Vice President, Marketing and Public Policy at GAF…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
The Road Ahead: Solar Energy’s Past and Future | Yann Brandt
Yann Brandt is the CEO of FTC Solar and veteran of the solar industry with more than 18 years of experience in manufacturing, project development, finance, and…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Why You Should Attend the Next UN Climate Change Conference
SEIA President and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper joins the podcast to discuss COP29 - and why more US Solar companies should attend the next UN Climate Change…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
At RE+: Expanding Environmental Justice in Clean Energy | Jacquelyn Omotalade
Jacquelyn Omotalade - the Climate Investments Senior Director for Dream.org - is a government affairs, environmental justice, and public policy leader for…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
At RE+: Emerging Tech in Solar Power and Storage | Anne Hoskins
Anne Hoskins is the Senior Vice President of Policy and Market Development at Generac Power Systems, where she serves on the Energy Technology leadership team…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Net Metering and the State of Solar Energy in Puerto Rico | Javier Rúa-Jovet
Javier Rúa-Jovet is a former Puerto Rican public servant, telecoms regulator and currently focuses on public-interest, legal and government affairs as the…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
RE+ 2024 Podcast Special
Now Playing: Conversations from the Solar Energy Industries Association booth at RE+ 2024 in Anaheim, CA. Special guests: Abigail Ross Hopper, President & CEO…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Uncommon Dialogue and Equity in Clean Energy | Jean-Luc Pierite
Jean-Luc Pierite (member, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana) is an Indigenous leader, activist, designer, MIT Visiting Scholar, and President of the Board of…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
RE+ 2024 and the State of Finance in Solar Energy | Darren Van't Hof
Darren Van't Hof is the Managing Director of Environmental Finance for U.S. Bank and Chair of the SEIA Board of Directors. Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Co-Founder and President of CleanCapital | Jon Powers
Jon Powers is the Co-Founder and President of CleanCapital and former White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer.Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
"Know Before”, The Show: Getting the Most Out of Your Time at RE+ 2024
Are you planning your first trip to RE+, the largest energy trade show in North America? Or maybe you’re a veteran attendee looking for ways to maximize your…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Bipartisan Environmentalism and Clean Energy | Benji Backer
Benji Backer is the founder and executive chairman of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), the largest right-of-center environmental organization in the…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
The Formation of the Solar Energy Industries Association | Sam Taylor
Solar Energy Industries Association cofounder and clean energy pioneer Sam Taylor joins the podcast to discuss U.S. solar energy’s humble beginning and…
- Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
Defending the Inflation Reduction Act and Building Clean Energy Policy | U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor
Kathy Castor is an American politician and lawyer currently representing Florida's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives…