The Energy Show

Barry Cinnamon
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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.

  1. Gary Lam keeps the Lights On: EV + Generator + Batteries Done Right

    5D AGO

    Gary Lam keeps the Lights On: EV + Generator + Batteries Done Right

    This week Barry sits down with Gary Lam, CEO of Franklin WH. A New Jersey native who’s now building batteries in Santa Clara, California, Gary has led Franklin from startup to one of the top-selling whole-home batteries in the U.S. In this episode: • OBBB explained: Why 2026 pricing changes and financing shifts. • Franklin’s edge: The A Power 2 battery, new A Power S (battery + inverter), the Hub load-shedding controller, and meter-collar installs • Installer Advantage: Fewer callbacks, faster installs, true whole-home solutions Homeowner Checklist: Reliability, warranty, app experience, and future-proof features (generator support, EV-to-home, VPP readiness) Like, Comment & Subscribe Today!

    28 min
  2. Climate Action Day: What Really Works to Stop Global Warming

    NOV 5

    Climate Action Day: What Really Works to Stop Global Warming

    Barry dives into what real “action” means. Using the En-Roads global climate simulator, he breaks down which solutions actually move the needle on global warming and which are just feel-good distractions.Episode Highlights: • How the En-Roads climate simulator models global warming and why we’re still on track for 3.3°C by 2100 • Why expensive “solutions” like fusion, trillion trees, and carbon capture barely move the dial • The one proven fix: putting a real price on carbon • How electrifying transport, buildings, and industry can cut global warming by nearly 1°C • Simple personal actions — and the political choices — that matter mostClimate Action Day is tomorrow, November 6th. Join the educational event produced by the Take Action Global Network that brings together world leaders, scientists, and youth activists. Register for tomorrow’s FREE live Online Event https://climateactionday.net/

    18 min
  3. Mark & Barry Reveal the Dirty Secrets Behind Solar’s Next Big Shake-Up

    OCT 29

    Mark & Barry Reveal the Dirty Secrets Behind Solar’s Next Big Shake-Up

    The OBBB is now law in the U.S. It eliminates the 30% residential solar credit and adds restrictions for commercial systems—including many residential leases/PPAs. That means cash/loan projects effectively get ~30% pricier, while leases/PPAs face domestic content, safe harbor, and FEOC rules that affect equipment and pricing. This week, Barry sits down with Mark (CEO at a top solar + storage performance-assurance company) to unpack what contractors and homeowners should do—this year and in 2026.In this episode: • Installers: how to shift to lease/PPA workflows, manage cash flow, use approved vendor lists, avoid CT/mapping pitfalls, and budget for real O&M• Homeowners: when buying now still makes sense, how to pick bankable gear and a service-capable installer, and what to expect from lease/PPA in 2026 • Maintenance truths: why batteries raise the bar, how cleaning/soiling impact output, and what reliable fleets do differently #Solar #EnergyStorage #OBBB #CleanEnergy #LeaseVsPPA #HomeBatteries #SolarInstallers #DomesticContent #FEOC #SafeHarbor #TheEnergyShow

    47 min
  4. REC’s Secret Sauce: Why Alpha Pure-RX Wins After the Tax Credit Ends

    OCT 22

    REC’s Secret Sauce: Why Alpha Pure-RX Wins After the Tax Credit Ends

    The 30% residential solar credit ends on Jan 1, 2026 but performance still wins. Barry talks with Brian Ghiglia about how REC’s Alpha Pure-RX (HJT, G12, half-cut) squeezes more energy from tight roofs, why hair-thin wiring (no hot-spot solder points) improves longevity, and how installers/homeowners can navigate 2026 with smarter financing and ops. Episode Highlights • REC tech explained: HJT + G12 (210mm) + half-cut architecture; cooler operation & yield • Degradation: ~0.24%/yr → ~92% output at 25 years (long-tail production matters) • Installer tactics: distributor partnerships, CAC reduction, credit-union loans, prepaid leases, AI in lead-to-install • Homeowner checklist: vet tech, warranties, installer health, and supply-chain exposure Like, Comment & Subscribe Today!

    40 min
  5. Cut Costs, Close Faster: Chris Hopper’s 2026 Solar Playbook

    OCT 15

    Cut Costs, Close Faster: Chris Hopper’s 2026 Solar Playbook

    The 30% residential tax credit is ending in 2026—and the rules around commercial credits, domestic content, and safe harbor are tightening. What now? Aurora Solar’s CEO & Co-founder Chris Hopper joins Barry to lay out a practical plan for installers and homeowners: cut soft costs with software, speed up project cycles, and choose financing that fits the new reality.  What you’ll learn Why lease/PPA will surge in 2026—and how to prepareHow project velocity (lead→cash) beats panel price cutsAurora’s latest: instant plan sets, financing integrations, and smarter battery modelingThe new homeowner decision tree: buy now vs. lease laterHow to sell on accuracy & trust (not just lowest price) Like, Comment & Subscribe Today!

    40 min
  6. Top Products from RE+ 2025: Solar Panels, Home Batteries & Balcony Solar

    OCT 8

    Top Products from RE+ 2025: Solar Panels, Home Batteries & Balcony Solar

    RE+ (formerly Solar Power International) brought together over 40,000 energy enthusiasts in Las Vegas this year. From cutting-edge home batteries to balcony and plug-in solar systems, the industry is buzzing with products that are practical, reliable, and ready for homeowners now. On this week’s Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon shares his Top Product Picks from RE+ 2025 — technologies that check all the boxes: affordability, reliability, ease of installation, and real benefits for your home or business. You’ll learn: • Why solar panel costs have dropped by 150x over the past 25 years • The truth about solar panel quality, warranties, and manufacturer stability • Which home battery systems (Tesla, Enphase, Franklin) are market leaders in reliability • The rise of balcony & plug-in solar systems — and why they’re booming in Europe and coming soon to U.S. homes • Practical advice on how to choose solar and battery systems that will last decades If you couldn’t attend RE+ 2025 in Vegas, this episode brings the show floor straight to your ears. Don’t miss Barry’s expert take on the products that matter most for today’s homeowners and tomorrow’s clean-energy future.

    37 min
  7. Turmoil for Home Solar Loans, Leases and PPAs

    OCT 1

    Turmoil for Home Solar Loans, Leases and PPAs

    Dan Javan Explains the Mad Scramble for Solar Financing in 2026. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) killed the 30% tax credit for residential solar. With no more residential tax credits as of 1/1/2026, the demand for solar financing will be higher than ever. But the supply of easy financing is constrained by safe harbor headaches, higher interest rates and questions about domestic content. What does this mean? Solar loans, credit unions and cash purchases will be 30% more expensive in 2026 Leases and PPAs using the commercial tax credit structure can still get the 30% credit, but added financing and project complexity can eat up half of the incentive or more Since the supply of financing is limited, installers looking to switch to leases and PPAs may have to work with unproven finance providers How slow-paying solar financing companies can kill a solar installer’s business To help make sense of this, Barry sits down with Dan Javan, former CEO of Suntuity and one of the smartest voices in solar finance. Together, they break down the mad scramble that manufacturers, finance companies and installers are going through as they get ready to finance the future demand for residential solar and battery systems.

    52 min
  8. McCalmont’s EV + Microgrid Musings

    SEP 24

    McCalmont’s EV + Microgrid Musings

    In this episode of The Energy Show with Barry Cinnamon, Barry speaks with Tom McCalmont, CEO of McCalmont Engineering and co-founder of Paired Power, an innovative microgrid and EV charging company. Together, they break down how the elimination of the 30% residential solar tax credit and restrictions on commercial projects will reshape solar — and why smart companies must adapt now to survive in 2026 and beyond. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why microgrids are key to reliability and resilienceHow data centers and load growth will drive solar demandWhy level 2 chargers and solar-powered microgrids are the real solutionDiversifying into HVAC, storage, and serviceWhat to do when revenue drops 30% overnightWhy the future is still bright for solar and storage

    27 min
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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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  • Creator
    Barry Cinnamon
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 - Barry Cinnamon - The Energy Show
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