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Watts Up Solar Podcast
Emmitt Muckles
15 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, Emmitt Muckles sits down with Cesar Barbosa, founder of New Life Power, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, grit, and the evolving landscape of solar energy. From pulling panels in the field to leading multi-million-dollar repowering projects, Cesar shares the truth about what it takes to stay relevant in the solar industry, why America needs to reinvest in its trades, and how he’s mentoring...
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Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, Emmitt Muckles sits down with Cesar Barbosa, founder of New Life Power, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, grit, and the evolving landscape of solar energy. From pulling panels in the field to leading multi-million-dollar repowering projects, Cesar shares the truth about what it takes to stay relevant in the solar industry, why America needs to reinvest in its trades, and how he’s mentoring...
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Watts Up Solar Podcast
Cesar Barbosa: Building an Elite Solar Workforce Reinventing Solar
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, Emmitt Muckles sits down with Cesar Barbosa, founder of New Life Power, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, grit, and the evolving landscape of solar energy. From pulling panels in the field to leading multi-million-dollar repowering projects, Cesar shares the truth about what it takes to stay relevant in the solar industry, why America needs to reinvest in its trades, and how he’s mentoring...
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1 week ago
37 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Codes, Standards & Solar Passion: David Compaan on Quality, Training & PV Growth
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, Emmitt Muckles sits down with solar veteran and quality engineering manager David Compaan of IGS Solar. David has inspected over 3,000 PV systems and holds NABCEP PVIP and PV System Inspector certifications. Together, they dive deep into the importance of code compliance, equipment standards, and the growing need for hands-on training in the solar industry. They discuss: Why torquing matters in every inst...
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2 weeks ago
41 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Clayton Hanks C. H. Eletrical
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this honest and wide-ranging episode, solar installer Clayton Hanks of CH Electrical joins host Emmitt Muckles to reveal what it’s really like installing solar in Southern Illinois. From fighting misleading PPA contracts and educating coal miners about solar to experimenting with agrivoltaics in his own garden, Clayton doesn’t hold back. Together, Emmitt and Clayton explore real-life challenges, the broken promises of solar sales bros, the burden o...
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3 weeks ago
38 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Solar, Surfing & Storytelling: Aaron Nichols on Changing the Industry One Truth at a Time
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Aaron Nichols' solar story is unlike anything you’ve heard. From Peace Corps dreams cut short to meeting circus girls on an Ecuadorian beach, Aaron’s path into clean energy is fueled by passion, missteps, and purpose. Join host Emmitt Muckles as he and Aaron unpack the real solar story—from the ground-level door-knocking grind to creating nationally recognized solar content. In this honest and funny episode: Why solar messaging still misses the markHo...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Residential Clean Energy Credit Abrupt Termination and Impact
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," enacted on July 4, 2025, has dramatically and abruptly eliminated the Residential Clean Energy Credit (RCEC) for homeowner-owned systems after December 31, 2025. This legislative action starkly contrasts with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which had extended the RCEC (a 30% federal tax credit with no lifetime limit for qualified clean energy generation and storage systems) through 2032, with a gradual phas...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Brick Maier on AI, LMS Tools & Empowering Solar Learners at HeatSpring
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Join Emmitt Muckles on the Watts Up Solar Podcast as he talks with Brick Maier of HeatSpring, a media-savvy L&D expert revolutionizing solar education. They dive deep into how AI and LMS platforms are transforming training for solar professionals and consumers alike. From the future of voice narration to the importance of consumer solar education, this episode is packed with insight and energy. 🔦 Highlights: The rise of AI in course creationWhy LM...
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1 month ago
54 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Digital Twins & Solar Truths: How Wattch.io is Redefining Monitoring with Alex Heller
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, host Emmitt Muckles sits down with Alex Heller, Head of Sales and Business Development at Wattch, to explore how data and digital twin technology are transforming the way we monitor, manage, and maintain solar and storage systems. Alex shares his personal journey into renewables, what sets Wattch apart from legacy monitoring platforms, and how intelligent analytics are shaping the future of O&M. From ...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Solar Generators, Second-Life Panels & Building Solar-Powered Communities w/ Adam C. Powers
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this inspiring episode, Emmitt Muckles interviews Adam C. Powers, solar educator, data management expert, and community leader, about how to bring solar equity and sustainability to under-resourced communities. Adam shares his journey from Omnidian to founding KEK Tech Labs, building microgrids from second-life solar panels, and launching the 100% off-grid Solar Punk Festival in Washington state. Discover how he created a solar-powered podcast stud...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Beyond the Install: A Conversation with Derek "The Solar Boi" Mast
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Join us on the What's Up Solar Podcast for an illuminating conversation with Derek "The Solar Boi" Mast! Starting in 2014 with a background in electrical work, Derek quickly found his niche in troubleshooting and maintaining aging solar systems, from small residential setups to massive multi-megawatt utility projects. With master-equivalent electrical licenses in six states and multiple NABCEP certifications (PV Installation Professional, PV Commissio...
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1 month ago
53 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Solar Truths & Training Tales with Greg Smith (Tigo Energy, Author of The Battery-Powered Home)
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this powerful and fun episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, host Emmitt Muckles sits down with Greg Smith—a solar training legend, Navy veteran, and author of The Battery-Powered Home—to unpack the truth about solar batteries, shady “solar bros,” why manuals still matter, and how to make solar education better for both pros and homeowners. Topics We Cover: Why most consumers are misinformed before signing solar contractsWhat really goes into sizin...
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2 months ago
39 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Marketing Solar Smarter: Jacob Lundy on ROI-Driven Strategy for Clean Energy Companies
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, host Emmitt Muckles chats with Jacob Lundy, founder of Marketergy, a marketing firm specializing in clean energy and climate tech. With over a decade of experience and $5 million saved in ad spend for clients, Jacob dives into smart marketing tactics that actually convert. They unpack the differences in strategy for developers, EPCs, OEMs, and consultants, and explore how tools like LinkedIn, Meta, and a...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Enphase’s Commercial Microinverter Strategy Is a Game-Changer IQ83P Microinverter– with Chad Bodmer
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this electrifying episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, host Emmitt Muckles interviews Chad Bodmer, a licensed electrician and NABCEP PV Installation Professional with over 12 years in the solar industry. Chad shares his journey from field installer to Commercial & Industrial Trainer at EnPhase Energy, and reveals how Enphase is transforming the commercial solar market with its IQ8P-3P commercial microinverters. You’ll learn: Why Enphase ...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
From Solar Roots to Wind Energy Heights: Ari Simmons
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xwtKGcNVpNs Welcome to the What’s Up Solar Podcast with your host Emmitt Muckles, solar educator, trainer, and advocate for the sun! In this episode, we shine a light on Ari Simmons, a passionate clean energy communicator currently serving as a Service Communications Professional at Vestas, the global wind energy leader. Ari brings over 8 years of experience in the renewable sector from grassroots solar advocacy in ...
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2 months ago
43 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
AgriVoltaics, Carbon Sinks, and the Future of Sustainable Solar | Tyler Kanczuzewski - Inovateus Solar
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_fD-8I-q-io In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, host Emmitt Muckles sits down with Tyler Kanczuzewski, VP of Sustainability and board member at Inovateus Solar, LLC. They dive deep into the Midwest’s evolving solar landscape—from sustainable EPC practices and zero-waste job sites to cutting-edge agri-voltaics, carbon sink design, and sheep-powered lawn maintenance. Tyler shares insights on: How solar far...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Welcome to the Watts Up Solar Podcast | Meet Emmitt Muckles, Your Solar Guide
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! Welcome to the Watts Up Solar Podcast, where sun meets strategy I’m your host, Emmitt Muckles — solar educator, consultant, and lifelong STEM nerd turned solar advocate. In this very first episode, I get personal and explain why I started this podcast. Because I love people, I love solar, and I believe the industry deserves authentic voices and real conversations. 👥 What to Expect: Industry insights from solar experts & professionalsConversa...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Watts Up Solar Podcast
Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, Emmitt Muckles sits down with Cesar Barbosa, founder of New Life Power, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, grit, and the evolving landscape of solar energy. From pulling panels in the field to leading multi-million-dollar repowering projects, Cesar shares the truth about what it takes to stay relevant in the solar industry, why America needs to reinvest in its trades, and how he’s mentoring...