
A weekly look at what's new in solar, brought to you by Exact Solar. Clean energy news, policy updates, and stories that matter. exactsolar.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 141 | Founded | a year ago |
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Aaron talks with Peter Buck, Director of Education at Penn State Sustainability and co-director of Penn State’s Local Climate Action Program. Peter’s spent the last decade as a township supervisor, school board member, and climate advisor, getting so... more
What’s new
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Energy declared a power grid emergency for the entire PJM region, which includes every home and business in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The order runs from Tuesday, October 13th, through Friday,... more
Aaron talks with Tony DeFazio, founder and principal of Sustainable PR, a New York–based public relations firm that helps renewable energy developers and environmental advocates earn media coverage and win over the communities where they want to buil... more
Over the last three years, New Jersey has seen the biggest electricity rate increases of any state. Over the last five years, Pennsylvania has seen the third-biggest rate increase.
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Love listening to this channel’s updates during my drives — keep it up!
Overall, this podcast gives a great review of current events in the solar industry. The host’s perspective is informed, honest, and slightly playful;)
I think I’ll be listening to this podcast more on my drive to work. This podcast is exact-ly how I’m going to stay informed on news regarding renewable energy from now on.
This podcast is great for everything solar. I love that they have short 5-minute summaries as well as some longer form interviews. Highly recommend!
This Week in Solar is a consistently smart, engaging listen for anyone interested in where clean energy is actually headed. I really like the host, Aaron. I think he brings deep industry knowledge and a calm, curious presence that makes complex topics easy to understand without oversimplifying them. Thanks, Aaron!
Great podcast. Well informed and easy to digest. If you’re looking for a quick update on the latest news bites or some cool interviews this is the place to go.
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A concise, high-velocity briefing on solar, policy updates, and practical energy storytelling. The show centers on how clean energy projects affect households and communities, with a steady mix of quick news bites and longer interviews that unpack industry dynamics, incentives, and technology trends. Notable strengths include a clear emphasis on accessibility in complex topics, human-centered storytelling, and timely coverage of policy shifts, grid integration, and emerging solar initiatives like balcony and plug-in systems. A recurring highlight is bridging technical detail with real-world implications, making it useful for listeners who want to stay informed and for potential guests or sponsors seeking clear, actionable relevance to the s... more
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