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Episode 0104 - The Solar Scams That Hurt Us All

32 min · 23 de ene de 2026
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Solar should be one of the smartest investments a business can make—but for too many people, it’s become a cautionary tale. In this episode of Wired for Power, Dustin Markowski (CEO of Power) and Amorah Sandberg (CRO of Power) call out the uncomfortable truth about the solar industry: overpromised savings, misleading financing, disappearing contractors, and installs that never should have passed inspection. We break down the most common solar scams hurting business owners today—and why these bad practices don’t just damage customers, they damage the entire industry. We also explain why recent policy shifts are a net positive, forcing accountability and raising the bar for who should be in this business. Most importantly, we reframe the real reason solar matters. This isn’t just about clean energy—it’s about fixing America’s power delivery problem by generating energy where it’s actually used. If you’re a business owner considering solar, a sales professional deciding how you want to build your career, or an operator who believes in doing things the right way, this episode is a must-listen.

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