Good Energy: A Solar and Storage Podcast
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- Nov 12, 2026
About the 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 50
How SEIA's Distributed Power Project will Elevate Solar + Storage
Following the combination of the Solar Energy Industries Association and the Coalition for Community Solar Access, SEIA's Good Energy team sits down with Logan O'Grady, who is working at the forefront of …
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Following the combination of the Solar Energy Industries Association and the Coalition for Community Solar Access, SEIA's Good Energy team sits down with Logan O'Grady, who is working at the forefront of integrating CCSA’s work into SEIA. He discusses the outlook for SEIA’s new Distributed Power Team and how solar + storage’s unified voice will strengthen its advocacy work at the local, state, and national levels.
Episode #50 - How SEIA's Distributed Power Project will Elevate Solar + Storage
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 time attendee Tim Pawlenty, SEIA’s newly-minted …
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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 time attendee Tim Pawlenty, SEIA’s newly-minted President & CEO, interviews Good Energy co-hosts and seasoned RE+ veterans Steph Bosh and Colin Silver about what everyone should know before touching down in Las Vegas this November.
Whether this will be your first time or 10th time at RE+, be sure to listen and make the most of your time.
Register now for RE+ 26 at https://re-plus.com/register
Episode #49 - RE+ 2026: What to Know Before You Go
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 states.Episode #48 - The Builders Keeping Up With …
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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 states.
Episode #48 - The Builders Keeping Up With Energy Demand
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 hand-in-hand.Episode #47 - The Synergies of …
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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 hand-in-hand.Episode #47 - The Synergies of Agriculture & Solar in New YorkGood Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 future.Episode #46 - The New Face of Solar + …
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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 future.
Episode #46 - The New Face of Solar + Storage
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 Energy podcast to discuss recent developments in solar …
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Anna Clare Monlezun is a Colorado-based rancher, rangeland ecosystem scientist, and the Founder and CEO of Rangeland Living Laboratory. She joins the Good Energy podcast to discuss recent developments in solar grazing and her work combining land and livestock with solar projects.
Episode #45 - Taking the Solar + Storage Industry to the Next Level
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 based on decades of solar industry and entrepreneurial …
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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 based on decades of solar industry and entrepreneurial experience.
Episode #44 - Taking the Solar + Storage Industry to the Next Level
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 America’s affordability crisis.Episode #43 -Why …
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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 America’s affordability crisis.
Episode #43 -Why Conservatives Are Speaking Up About Solar
This episode of Good Energy is hosted by Colin Silver, Seth Miller, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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.Episode #42 - Solar, Storage, and Securing America’s …
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Danielle Russo is Executive Director of the Center for Grid Security at SAFE, a nonpartisan national organization focused on energy and national security.
Episode #42 - Solar, Storage, and Securing America’s Electric GridGood Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 ensure the Solar industry remains squarely focused on …
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Industry veteran and financing expert Thomas Plagemann joins Good Energy to share perspectives on the business structures and financial mechanisms that can ensure the Solar industry remains squarely focused on a positive customer experience while bringing down costs.
Episode #41 - Centering the Customer in the Residential Solar Transition
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 American communities. Episode #40 - How Solar & Storage …
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Matt Traldi is the Founder & CEO of Greenlight America, an organization that supports local grassroots efforts to bring utility scale solar projects to American communities.
Episode #40 - How Solar & Storage Projects Create Local Benefits and Strengthen Communities
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 energy demands of AI and data centers drive up …
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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 energy demands of AI and data centers drive up household utility bills? The solar and storage industry has a clear answer: fast-to-build and affordable solar paired with battery storage is ready to provide plentiful power for everybody and propel America far ahead into the lead in the AI race. Redwood Materials is a national leader in securing the minerals and producing the energy storage systems that tech companies are using to power new data centers. Claire McConnell, Redwood’s Vice President of Energy Storage, joins Good Energy to discuss the evolving AI-energy landscape and the key role batteries are playing in it.
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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: the fastest and most cost-effective energy …
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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: the fastest and most cost-effective energy generation technology on the market. Together, solar and storage are boosting energy reliability for millions of Americans and keeping energy costs down as power demand spikes. SEIA’s energy storage experts—Joan White and Emily Burlinghaus—join SEIA’s Good Energy podcast to talk more about the literal power energy storage brings to Americans and to discuss several exciting announcements SEIA is making in the energy storage space.Episode #38 - The Energy Storage RevolutionGood Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 during periods of extreme weather and heightened demand …
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Battery energy storage is playing an increasingly critical role in America’s power grids, securing reliable and affordable power for homes and businesses during periods of extreme weather and heightened demand. In light of these trends, SEIA, as the national trade association for the solar and storage industry, has partnered with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (BMI), an internationally-acclaimed research firm, to produce the quarterly Energy Storage Market Outlook (ESMO) report. Iola Hughes from BMI joins Good Energy to discuss the key findings and takeaways from the inaugural report.
Episode #37 - The Energy Storage Market Outlook Report
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 rising demand from the AI race, show the drastic …
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In late 2025, permitting reform for energy projects became a major priority for Congress, and with good reason. Consistently rising energy costs, compounded by rising demand from the AI race, show the drastic need to get new energy projects up and running as soon as possible. However, Congress’ permitting solutions failed to address one major hurdle for new electrons: the Administration’s regulatory slowdown of fast-to-build and cost-effective solar projects. Representative Susie Lee of Nevada sounded the alarm to her colleagues in Washington on this gap in the legislation, and she joins the Good Energy podcast as Congress continues to negotiate and perfect permitting reform legislation.
Episode #36 - Getting Permitting Reform Right with Representative Susie Lee
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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. Solar grazing is one win-win, where livestock and …
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Solar energy has been a transformative tool for American agriculture, giving farmers a steady source of income that protects soils and fosters biodiversity. Solar grazing is one win-win, where livestock and panels exist on the same parcels of land. Stacie Peterson is the Executive Director of the American Solar Grazing Association and, in this episode, discusses how solar grazing benefits both farmers and livestock.
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.
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 boosts reliability through grid-scale batteries …
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As energy demand increases and scorching heatwaves press down on power grids this summer, energy storage is playing an increasingly vital role. Energy storage boosts reliability through grid-scale batteries and, increasingly, virtual power plants. Colby Hastings, Tesla’s Senior Director of Residential Energy, joins Good Energy to discuss Tesla’s fleets of grid-scale and residential batteries and how they are contributing to energy affordability and reliability.
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.
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 and secure grid infrastructure.
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+ attendees, 1,300+ exhibitors, and countless …
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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+ attendees, 1,300+ exhibitors, and countless networking and education sessions can be a challenge. In this episode, SEIA Staff and RE+ co-hosts share essential insights and strategies to help you make the most of your week in Las Vegas this September.
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 and operates, and invests in solar and energy …
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Twiggy Mendenhall is the Senior Policy Associate of Solar & Energy Storage at CleanCapital, a renewable energy investment firm who develops, constructs, owns and operates, and invests in solar and energy storage projects across the United States.
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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) solutions for utility-scale solar installations …
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Lindsey Williams is the Vice President of Marketing & Communications of Shoals Technologies Group, a U.S.-based provider of Electrical Balance of System (EBOS) solutions for utility-scale solar installations, energy storage, and EV charging markets.
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the …
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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 is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 communities affected by climate disasters and …
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Will Heegard is the Cofounder and Director of Operations of Footprint Project, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing cleaner energy solutions to communities affected by climate disasters and humanitarian crises.
Support Footprint Project: footprintproject.org
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 Energy during the George W. Bush Administration.Good …
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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 Energy during the George W. Bush Administration.
Good Energy is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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 is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin …
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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 is hosted by Stephanie Bosh, Colin Silver, and the Solar Energy Industries Association.
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