The Solar Coaster Podcast
Welcome to The Solarcoaster Podcast — your ultimate guide to navigating the fast-changing solar industry. Each episode delivers actionable insights, industry best practices, and expert strategies to help solar professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders thrive in the renewable energy space. Whether you’re an installer, sales leader, manufacturer, or decision-maker, you’ll learn how to scale your business, optimize lead generation, and stay ahead in an evolving market.
Episodes
May 20, 2026 • 13 mins
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This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies mentioned.
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May 13, 2026 • 13 mins
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This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies mentioned.
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April 29, 2026 • 10 mins
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April 22, 2026 • 15 mins
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This episode of The Solar Coaster features AI-generated voice narration of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. All content has been reviewed, approved, and reflects general industry insights and discussion topics. This episode is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not represent the specific opinions, advice, or guarantees of the individuals or companies mentioned.
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April 15, 2026 • 13 mins
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April 8, 2026 • 15 mins
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April 1, 2026 • 16 mins
What if everything you’ve heard about AI and energy is wrong?
In this episode of The Solar Coaster, host Anna Covert is joined by Alex Herrera to break down one of the most unexpected narratives in the energy space right now:
👉 Generative AI might actually be GOOD for the grid.
While most headlines focus on how AI data centers are driving massive electricity demand and putting pressure on infrastructure, this conversation flips ...
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March 25, 2026 • 9 mins
In this episode of The Solar Coaster, Anna Covert and Alex Herrera break down one of the most frustrating developments in the solar industry right now.
Just when it seemed like there was clarity around solar tax credits… a new bill has been introduced to restore them.
So what happened?
And what does this mean for homeowners, installers, and the future of solar?
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why solar tax credits are so critic...
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March 18, 2026 • 10 mins
In this episode of The Solar Coaster, host Anna Covert is joined by Alex Herrera to explore two major developments shaping the future of energy.
Solar is experiencing its fastest growth in a decade, yet global emissions are still rising. Why?
One major reason: electricity demand is exploding.
Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, electrification, and new industries are placing unprecedented pressure on the global energy syst...
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March 11, 2026 • 7 mins
Arizona Electricity “Price Cut”? What SRP’s Announcement Really Means
In this AI-assisted episode of The Solar Coaster, Anna Covert is joined by Alex Herrera, owner of Sun Energy Today, to break down a recent headline in Arizona’s energy market.
Salt River Project announced a temporary summer electricity rate reduction for more than one million customers. At first glance it sounds like a big deal — but once you dig into the numbe...
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March 4, 2026 • 18 mins
This special Solar Coaster episode features an AI-assisted conversation between Anna Covert and Alex Herrera of Sun Energy Today.
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This episode uses AI-generated voice technology based on the real voices of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. Both individuals provided full consent for their voices and likenesses to be used. The insights shared reflect their real-world professional perspectives. This episode is...
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February 25, 2026 • 15 mins
This special Solar Coaster episode is an AI-assisted industry briefing featuring Anna Covert and Alex Herrera, owner of Sun Energy Today.
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This episode uses AI-generated voice technology based on the real voices of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. Both individuals provided full consent for their voices and likenesses to be used. The insights reflect their real-world professional perspectives. This episode is...
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February 18, 2026 • 12 mins
This special episode of The Solar Coaster features an AI-assisted conversation between Anna Covert and Alex Herrera, owner of Sun Energy Today.
⚠️ AI Transparency Notice:
This episode uses AI-generated voice technology based on the real voices of Anna Covert and Alex Herrera. Both individuals have provided full knowledge and consent for their voices and likenesses to be used in this AI-produced episode.
The insights shared reflec...
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February 11, 2026 • 35 mins
Before The Solar Coaster book…
Before the podcast gained momentum…
There were foundational conversations with the operators who shaped this industry from the inside.
Welcome to Solar Coaster Origins — the special series featuring the interviews that started it all.
In this episode, Anna sits down with Greg Field, founder of PGT Energy Solutions and a nearly 17-year solar veteran who has closed through every major market shift th...
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February 4, 2026 • 63 mins
Before The Solar Coaster book, before the podcast took off, there were foundational conversations with industry veterans that shaped everything.
Welcome to Solar Coaster Origins—a special series showcasing the interviews that started it all.
In this Origins episode, I sit down with Bernadette Del Chiaro, Senior Vice President of California at the Environmental Working Group, and one of the most influential voices in rooftop solar ...
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January 28, 2026 • 26 mins
What if one of the most overlooked growth channels for solar and home services… is still sitting in your mailbox?
In this episode of The Solar Coaster, I sit down with Aaron McDaniel, owner of Valpak of Hawaii, to unpack why direct mail is quietly outperforming crowded digital channels—especially for solar and home service companies.
Aaron shares how Valpak’s iconic blue envelope reaches 92% open rates, how curated data (not mass...
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January 21, 2026 • 50 mins
What does solar look like before slick software, AI proposals, and easy financing—and what lessons from that era still matter now?
In this episode of The Solar Coaster, I sit down with Ellsworth Corum III, a true solar veteran whose journey began in 2008—when solar was $12–$13 per watt, carports were a luxury, and proposals were sketched on graph paper with roof rollers and Solar Pathfinder cameras.
Ellsworth shares how he entere...
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January 14, 2026 • 34 mins
What if the end of residential tax credits isn't killing solar—but forcing it to evolve into something better? In this forward-looking episode of The Solar Coaster, I sit down with Blake Gailey of Ecotrybe, who shares his 13-year journey through the solar industry—from early Sunrun pilot programs to building dealer channels at SunEdison and SunPower, and now launching Eco Tribe after the industry shakeups of 2025. Blake's career re...
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