About this episode
In this episode of The Energy Show with Barry Cinnamon, Barry speaks with Tom McCalmont, CEO of McCalmont Engineering and co-founder of Paired Power, an innovative microgrid and EV charging company.
Together, they break down how the elimination of the 30% residential solar tax credit and restrictions on commercial projects will reshape solar — and why smart companies must adapt now to survive in 2026 and beyond.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why microgrids are key to reliability and resilience
- How data centers and load growth will drive solar demand
- Why level 2 chargers and solar-powered microgrids are the real solution
- Diversifying into HVAC, storage, and service
- What to do when revenue drops 30% overnight
- Why the future is still bright for solar and storage
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