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by Barry Cinnamon
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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- 3 days ago7 min
DIY Home Energy Hacks That Slash Electric Bills
Everyone wants lower utility bills. Unfortunately, many homeowners start with expensive projects that deliver disappointing returns.That's because most energy audits focus on generic recommendation not the upgrades that make the biggest difference for your home.This week on The Energy Show, Barry shares the Low Hanging Fruit of home electrification, the affordable improvements that often pay for themselves in just a year or two.Episode Highlights:• Which DIY projects deliver the biggest savings• Why utility energy audits often miss the mark• How to eliminate "vampire loads"• When attic insulation makes sense—and when replacing windows doesn't• Why timing matters when running electric dryers and pool pumps• How to prioritize solar, batteries, heat pumps, and EV charging after you've tackled the basicsDon't waste money chasing tiny improvements with huge price tags.Start with the upgrades that actually deliver.#HomeElectrification #EnergyAudit #DIYHomeImprovement #EnergyEfficiency #SolarPower #BatteryStorage #HeatPump #ElectricBills #LEDLighting #SmartThermostat #Weatherstripping #HVAC #Insulation #PoolPump #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #HomeEnergy #CaliforniaEnergy #BarryCinnamon #TheEnergyShow
- 1 weeks ago27 min
The Good, The Bad & The Battery
If you're considering solar, adding battery storage, or simply preparing for the next outage, this episode could save you thousands of dollars and a lot of frustration.Battery ads make everything look simple: backup power, lower bills, AI-powered energy management, and easy savings.Reality? Not so much.After installing thousands of battery systems over the last 25 years, Barry shares the candid advice most manufacturers and salespeople never mention.Episode Highlights:• Why complete battery systems matter more than mixing components• The difference between kW and kWh (and why buying the wrong size can leave you in the dark)• How load shedding and essential load panels can keep your home running during a blackout• Why software and mobile apps now matter as much as the battery hardware• Whether Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are actually worth joining• What years of real-world installer data says about battery reliabilityBarry also explains why local installers often recommend only one or two battery brands—and why that's usually a very good sign. Bigger product catalogs don't necessarily mean better expertise.Whether you're installing your first battery, upgrading an existing solar system, or trying to make sense of all the marketing hype, this episode will help you make a smarter decision before spending thousands of dollars.
- 2 weeks ago57 min
Beach Explains High Electric Rates
Think your electric bill is high because of rooftop solar? That's exactly what AI told us... and AI IS WRONG.This week on The Energy Show, Barry sits down with Tom Beach, Principal Consultant at Crossborder Energy and one of California's leading experts on utility rate design, to expose what's really driving record-high electricity prices.Spoiler: It isn't your neighbor's solar panels.Episode Highlights:• Why AI repeats utility talking points instead of considering independent expert analyses• Why PG&E says rates are "going down" while your electric bills keep “going up"• The "heads I win, tails you lose” utility business model• Why municipal utilities charge HALF as much as investor owned utilities• The truth about fixed charges, departing load fees, and the so-called "solar cost shift"• How the data center buildout will likely increase your electric bill under the current regulatory frameworkSo…if you've ever looked at your utility bill and thought "This makes absolutely no sense," this episode is for you.#TheEnergyShow #PGE #ElectricBills #CaliforniaEnergy #SolarEnergy #RooftopSolar #EnergyShow #BarryCinnamon #UtilityRates #Electricity #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CPUC #HomeSolar #EnergyPolicy #DataCenters #EVCharging #HeatPumps #UtilityMonopoly #California #EnergyNews #BalconySolar
- Jul 1, 202617 min
AI vs Heat Pump Expert: Who Wins?
Everyone's asking AI for answers these days.• How big should my heat pump be?• Should I get mini-splits?• Will a heat pump save money?• Can AI actually design a comfortable HVAC system?This week Barry decided to find out.He asked AI a series of common homeowner questions about heat pumps and then brought in heat pump design expert Daniel Rares to see how the answers stacked up in the real world.The results were surprisingly good... and occasionally completely wrong.Turns out designing a heat pump system isn't just about software calculations and internet answers. It's about understanding how people actually live in their homes, how buildings perform, and why the "obvious" answer isn't always the right one.Can AI replace experienced HVAC designers?Not yet.Watch this entertaining battle between artificial intelligence and real-world expertise.
- Jun 24, 202627 min
AI is Eating the Grid
AI is hungry. Very hungry.And it's coming for your electricity.Every ChatGPT prompt, AI image, Google search, streaming video, and cloud application runs inside massive data centers that consume enormous amounts of power.But where will that power come from?And who's going to pay for it?In this episode of The Energy Show, Barry explains why utilities, data centers, and consumers are headed for a collision course over electricity.In this episode:• Why data centers are rated by megawatts instead of computing power• Training AI vs inference AI: what's the difference?• Why AI data centers create massive power spikes• The surprising role batteries play in modern AI facilities• Why utilities are struggling to keep up with demand• The environmental promises Big Tech may not be able to keep• Four possible futures for AI, utilities, and electricity pricesBottom line:AI needs power.Utilities want profits.Rooftop solar and battery storage could solve the problem faster.#DataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ElectricityRates #UtilityBills #SolarEnergy #BatteryStorage #RenewableEnergy #EnergyPolicy #GridInfrastructure #EnergyTransition #RooftopSolar #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #PowerGrid #TheEnergyShow #BarryCinnamon #CinnamonEnergySystems #AIInfrastructure #EnergyEconomics
- Jun 10, 202630 min
Don’t Make These 4 Energy Investment Mistakes
The energy world just changed.Again.For years solar, batteries, EVs and heat pumps were sold as clean alternatives. Now they're simply the least expensive alternatives.In this episode, Barry Cinnamon explains why economics -- not politics — is driving the next phase of the energy transition, and why fossil fuel interests are fighting harder than ever to slow this transition down.In this episode:• Why electrons beat molecules every time• The real economics of EVs vs gasoline vehicles• Why solar and batteries keep getting cheaper• The deployment realities of geothermal, nuclear, hydrogen and other "next big thing” technologies• Why Direct Air Capture may be one of the most expensive ways imaginable to solve a CO2 problem• How politics and lobbying distort energy markets• Why homeowners should focus on thermodynamics and economics—not headlines and politician proclamationsThe future of energy isn't complicated.It's solar.It's batteries.It's EVs.It's heat pumps.And it's happening whether the fossil fuel industry likes it or not.#SolarEnergy #BatteryStorage #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #EVs #ElectricVehicles #HeatPumps #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Tesla #EnergyShow #BarryCinnamon #ClimateTech #HomeElectrification #EnergyIndependence #LithiumBatteries #SolarBatteries #CleanTech #DistributedEnergy #EnergyEconomics
- May 27, 202616 min
Is Balcony Solar BS or The Bomb?
Did you know that you can plug solar panels into a WALL outlet!Utility executives are spewing out their morning coffee. Who would have thought a good little solar panel could destroy our wicked trillion dollar business! ????????????Balcony Solar — AKA Plug-In Solar — is coming and is inevitable. Europeans love Balcony Solar. Renters love Balcony Solar. Utilities…they’d rather come down with Ebola.Because these small solar systems let people make their own electricity without paying a huge connect fee and ongoing tolls to utilities. Just to connect to OUR electric grid.In this episode:• How Balcony Solar works• Real world savings from a standard Balcony Solar system• Why utilities are flat-out lying about Balcony Solar• Installing Balcony Solar safely and in compliance with local regulations• California’s pending Balcony Solar law• And watch out...Balcony Solar is a gateway drug to Rooftop SolarTiny solar systems. Savings for renters. BIG utility drama.
- May 20, 202644 min
Mitsubishi Beats Your Heating Bills
Barry’s Heat Pump Promises:1. Your AC will die on the hottest day of the year2. PG&E gas rates will keep going up3. Resistance — to electrification — is futileSo… are heat pumps part of the solution, or just part of the precipitate…or problem?This week on The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon sits down with Dana Fischer from Mitsubishi Electric to explore the truths about modern heat pump systems — and why today’s technology is NOTHING like the loud, inefficient, polluting heating and cooling systems in most homes.In this episode:• Why California’s new “AC2HP” rules could impact your next HVAC replacement• Manual J, no way José• The hidden differences between old-school heat pumps and today’s inverter-driven systems• The #1 sizing mistake that causes comfort problems and high bills• How homeowners are cutting gas usage and moving toward all-electric homes• Heat pump rebates, tax credits, and hidden savings opportunities• Maintenance tips that can save you thousands over the life of your system• How heat pumps can improve indoor air quality while reducing smog and pollutionIf your AC system is aging — or you’re even THINKING about replacing your HVAC system — this episode could save you from making a very expensive mistake.
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