143. 'Sunlit Solutions to Solar Access' with Georgia Power and Clean Power Research

Solar power has the ability to transform not only the grid but the individual energy experiences of homes across the country. And while the cost for solar panels has dropped dramatically in recent years and their pervasiveness has increased, the upfront costs required and the potential knowledge gap in how to choose and install solar have still kept many households outside of solar accessibility. Seeking to close that gap so all homes can reap the benefits is a core goal of the greater solar industry, and this task has been taken head-on by today's guests on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast: Delores Montez, Community Solar Program Manager at Georgia Power, and Shannon Roberts, Product Manager at Clean Power Research. In this episode, Delores and Shannon explain how Georgia Power's innovative solar journey, in collaboration with Clean Power Research, tackled the challenges of expanding solar offerings to Georgia Power customers and how the WattPlan tool emerged as the answer. With insights into best practices, lessons learned, and the ever-evolving solar landscape, this conversation illuminates the transformative impact of strategic partnerships. Whether you're a solar enthusiast or just curious about the future of energy, listen in as Delores and Shannon share with podcast host Jason price and producer Matt Chester dive deep into solar solutions and the bright possibilities they hold. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-143-sunlit-solutions-solar-access-wattplan-delores-montez-community-solar Delores Montez's Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/delores-montez Shannon Roberts's Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/shannon-roberts-1 Clean Power Research on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/o/clean-power-research%C2%AE Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top 25 Energy Podcasts': blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/