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The Energy Show

Barry Cinnamon
Solar Energy
Heat Pumps
California
Batteries
Electric Vehicles
Solar Panels
Energy Efficiency
Clean Energy
Solar Tax Credits
Net Metering
Battery Systems
Battery Storage
Solar Industry
Energy Costs
Climate Change
Fossil Fuels
Residential Solar
Rooftop Solar
Virtual Power Plants
Renewable Energy

Every week Barry hosts The Energy Show, a 30 minute informative talk show that covers a broad variety of energy related topics spanning technology, economics, policy, and politics that are shaping the future of how we generate and consume electricity, along with practical money-saving tips on ways to reduce your home and business energy consumption.

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On this week's The Energy Show, host Barry Cinnamon welcomes Kevin Chou, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Bright Saver, the nonprofit helping bring balcony solar to communities across the United States.

Inspired by the explosive growth of balcony solar in G... more

Starting January 1, 2027, California's new balcony solar law, SB 868.

On this week's The Energy Show, host Barry Cinnamon welcomes Kevin Chou, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Bright Saver, the nonprofit helping bring plug-in solar to communities across the... more

This week on The Energy Show, Barry sits down with Anoushka Tamhane, an MIT Climate Systems Engineering student who's researching battery storage and exploring an ingenious approach to geothermal heating and cooling. The technology is brilliant. The ... more

This week on The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon sits down with Tom Werner, who led SunPower from 2003 to 2020 and helped build it into one of the world's largest solar companies.

Tom has ridden the solar coaster through booms, busts, policy changes and... more

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Recent Guests

Anoushka Tamhane
MIT Climate Systems Engineering student researching battery storage and thermal energy networks
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Smart Energy Technology. Dumb Energy Policies.
Tom Werner
Former CEO and COB of SunPower (2003–2020); investor and CALSA board member
SunPower, CALSA
Episode: Solar’s Next Act, According to Tom Werner
Tom McCalmont
CEO of Paired Power and McCalmont Engineering; EV charging systems innovator
Paired Power / McCalmont Engineering
Episode: Your EV Has a Giant Battery. Why Aren’t We Using It?
John Berger
Founder and CEO of Otovo Energy
Otovo Energy
Episode: Solar Service at Scale: John Berger on Pairing AI With People
Charlie Herche
CEO of Aurora Solar
Aurora Solar
Episode: Aurora Solar CEO: Why 2027 Could Be Solar’s Comeback Year
Raghu Belur
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Enphase Energy
Enphase Energy
Episode: Raghu Raps on Rising Sun Opportunities
Dan Javen
Solar finance expert
Episode: No Tax Credit, No Problem. The New Math for Home Solar.
Tom Beach
Principal consultant at Crossborder Energy
Crossborder Energy
Episode: Beach Explains High Electric Rates
Daniel Rares
Heat pump design consultant specializing in high-performance buildings and indoor comfort
Episode: AI vs Heat Pump Expert: Who Wins?

Host

Barry Cinnamon
Host of The Energy Show

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Just trying to keep up

    I started listening to Barry‘s podcast couple months ago and I find his insights valuable. I work in the Solare space but it moves so fast. I tried to draw from as many experts in the field as I can like Barry.

    Thanks for sharing all those great information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XylophoneKing
    United States2 years ago
  • If you ever wanted to hear the best sales pitch..

    There was a time when Barry had a lot of good information to give but these days this podcast is just a long winded sales pitch where every year is the last year to put solar on your probably marginally qualified roof because the bottom is about to drop and utility is supreme evil. It’s Fox News of solar agenda. He doesn’t take a moment to consider anything else but how utility is preventing him from selling you probably a solar LEASE where they can fill their coffers, which isn’t that much diff... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ttuono
    United States3 years ago
  • Great, but needs to be weekly, as advertised!

    No one packs more useful information into 20 minutes than Barry Cinnamon. Also, no one could ever accuse Barry of not being respectful of his listeners’ time, as he makes a point of getting it all in as quickly as he can. In fact, a case could be made that Barry is too respectful of our time as this is far from a “weekly” podcast. A “monthly” podcast would be more accurate. I do love, however, how Barry breaks down and thoroughly analyzes current hot topics, not only in the solar industry, but i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jtimothyknox
    United States4 years ago
  • The podcast I’ve always wanted

    Huge fan of the show. I don’t know how I don’t find this sooner because it’s really the show I’ve always wanted. I truly enjoy the technical, practical, economic, and social perspectives. Great ideas and explanations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mdeeeerttttt
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show!

    Barry, host of the Energy Show podcast, highlights all aspects of energy consumption and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the practical, data-driven energy insights and the host's depth of industry knowledge.
A few reviews note periodic promotional tone but still find the technical content valuable.
Some critics feel topics could be more balanced with broader perspectives beyond utility-focused viewpoints.
Fans value the depth on solar, storage, and electrification, plus actionable guidance for home upgrades.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Smart Energy Technology. Dumb Energy Policies.
Q: What can we do to accelerate the implementation of batteries to reduce costs and also improve the affordability for customers?
Tamhane points to better ways to recognize the grid value of customer batteries, including virtual power plants and incentives that compensate people for supporting the grid.
Smart Energy Technology. Dumb Energy Policies.
Q: What climate change organizations and courses are at MIT now?
Tamhane describes MIT's new Climate Systems major, climate-related research across departments, the Climate Project, student organizations and geothermal initiatives.
Solar’s Next Act, According to Tom Werner
Q: How important is financing in the current market, and what models do you see as viable?
Financing is essential; prepaid leases and TPO have become critical as the economics shift, with heavy overhead but necessary to enable homeowners to participate without upfront costs; competition and good partnerships will determine who succeeds.
Solar’s Next Act, According to Tom Werner
Q: What should residential installers focus on to survive and thrive in this environment?
Be a policy maker, simplify offerings for homeowners, and ensure you can monetize the complexity you help manage; partner with financing providers to enable accessible ownership models; and aim to be around long-term by aligning with policy and practical homeowner needs.
Solar’s Next Act, According to Tom Werner
Q: What is your view on how the solar and battery industry will recover between now and 2030?
The low growth scenario still implies substantial expansion (150-200 gigawatts) driven by electrification and data-center demand, but recovery hinges on policy support and grid modernization that enables distributed generation and batteried solutions to scale.

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What is The Energy Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Informational episodes cover a wide range of energy topics, with a strong emphasis on solar, heat pumps, electric grid dynamics, and政策/regulatory issues influencing costs and adoption. Listeners are likely energy professionals and informed homeowners who want practical, data-driven guidance on equipment specs, incentives, and market trends, as well as insights into how policy shapes affordability and reliability. Notable strengths include a practical, installer-leaning perspective, in-depth explanations of rate design and electrification pathways, and a track record of featuring practitioners and policymakers who unpack complex topics for industry stakeholders and informed consumers alike.

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Recent guests on The Energy Show include:

1. Anoushka Tamhane
2. Tom Werner
3. Tom McCalmont
4. John Berger
5. Charlie Herche
6. Raghu Belur
7. Dan Javen
8. Tom Beach

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