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The Energy Show, hosted by Barry Cinnamon, is a weekly 30 minute talk show that runs every Saturday on KDOW Radio AM in San Jose California. Every week Barry provides practical money-saving...
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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...
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 dolla...
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,...
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? •...
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 a...
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...
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 thou...
Mitsubishi Beats Your Heating Bills
Barry’s Heat Pump Promises: 1. Your AC will die on the hottest day of the year 2. PG&E gas rates will keep going up 3. Resistance — to elect...
Here’s Why Solar in Australia is Cheaper than the U.S.
Barry' been bashing his head against the wall for over two decades to reduce solar and battery system costs in the U.S. So on his recent “va...
Replacing Your Air Conditioner MAY Be Illegal!
That’s right, in many California cities you MUST replace a broken air conditioner condenser with a dual-purpose heat pump. These Reach Codes...
Why the Heck Are My Electric Bills So High?
In this episode of The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon talks with Mark Toney, Executive Director of The Utility Reform Network (TURN), about the...
I’m Electrifying! How Do I Upgrade My Solar System?
When you electrify your home – with a heat pump HVAC system, EV charger, induction cooktop or heat pump water heater – your demand for elect...
My AC Broke - Is a Heat Pump Cool?
Yes, definitely. Heat pumps are literally and figuratively cool. And without a doubt, the best time to consider installing a heat pump is wh...
Energy Uncertainty Is Unnecessary
Since our worldwide economy depends on a steady supply of fossil fuels — oil, gasoline, natural gas, LNG, jet fuel — even the mere threat of...
What's up with residential solar?
In this week’s episode of The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon talks with Sean Gallagher (Senior VP of Policy, SEIA) about the new market reality...
10 Solar Mistakes Homeowners Make
After more than four decades in the solar industry, Barry Cinnamon breaks down the most common mistakes made by solar installers and homeown...
Will a Trillion Trees Stop Global Warming?
In this episode of The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon breaks down the science, economics, and practicality behind the proposed Trillion Trees A...
Dirty Solar Panels Waste Clean Energy
Consider the poor photons! If your panels are dirty you are causing trillions of premature photonic deaths when they collide with dirt molec...
Ten Tips For The Best Home Solar and Battery System
Unfortunately, there are a few "quick buck" solar companies that take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. These ten tips will help you avo...