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Solar Power Hour

Join seasoned solar experts William Grant and Austin Bare for The Solar Power Hour, the official podcast of Sun Collectors, a veteran-owned solar company based in Peoria, Illinois.Each episode dives into the world of solar energy, renewable technology, and community-powered sustainability — featuring local stories, industry insights, and special guests making an impact across Central Illinois.💡 What You’ll Learn:Solar Energy 101 — how solar works and why it mattersIllinois Solar Incentives and

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38:30

The Biggest Solar System Model on Earth (Behind The...

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2025/10/30

In this Episode of The Solar Power Hour, William Grant sits down with:John Morris - President & CEO, Peoria Riverfront MuseumRenae Kerrigan - Curator of Science and Planetarium DirectorAnne Marie Miller - Vice President of DevelopmentTogether, they dive into:🌍 How the Dome Planetarium represents the Sun in a to-scale model stretching across Central Illinois.🧠 The museum’s mission to make science, art, and astronomy accessible to everyone.🚀 How curiosity and education inspire the next

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41:28

Insurance Experts Reveal: Why YOUR Premiums...

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2025/10/16

In this episode, host William Grant sits down with Joey Olson and Zak Edmonds of Country Financial to talk about one of the most important — and misunderstood — parts of homeownership: insurance. The conversation dives into how rising costs, storm damage, and inflation are reshaping premiums across Illinois, and why trusted, local relationships still matter more than ever.Listeners will learn how to properly insure solar systems, what’s driving rate increases, how deductibles really work, and why

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40:07

Buying Out Businesses at 28 | How He’s Building a...

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2025/10/08

In this episode of the Solar Power Hour, William Grant sits down with Ben Wilson, owner of Wilson Services, to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain a business in Central Illinois. Together they dive into: ☀️ The realities of entrepreneurship — from mowing lawns at age nine to leading a 44-employee company. ☀️ How community involvement and long-term customer relationships fuel growth more than advertising ever could. ☀️ The business challenges facing service companies today — from

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53:28

Ep. 17 - Inflation Unpacked: How Rising Costs Shape...

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2025/09/24

In this episode of the Solar Power Hour, William Grant sits down with Alex Carmona to talk about life, leadership, and the real challenges communities face. From his journey into local leadership to the rising costs of energy and everyday living, this conversation blends personal stories with practical insights.Together they dive into:The power of focusing less on politics and more on people—building stability through honest conversations and community-driven solutions.How local stories and personal

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34:50

Ep. 16 - Why Your Power Bill Could Double Again In...

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2025/09/17

Are power rates about to double again in 2025? In this episode of the Solar Power Hour, William Grant and Austin Bare break down why Illinois power costs keep rising, what rate negotiations in January and June could mean for your bills, and how solar + batteries can help offset the damage.We’ll cover:Why winter rates dip but annual bills keep climbingHow Ameren’s delivery fees & mandated charges have multiplied 5–7×The federal tax credit situation vs. remaining state/utility incentivesWhat

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36:31

Ep. 15 - Solar + Sports: How the Rivermen & Sun...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of The Solar Power Hour, hosts William Grant and Austin Bare sit down with Andrew Cohen of the Peoria Rivermen—a longtime fan favorite, front office leader, and now a proud solar customer with Sun Collectors.Together they dive into:Local Sports & Community: Partnership between Sun Collectors and the Peoria Rivermen, highlighting jerseys, sponsorships, and family-friendly experiences.Solar Education: Real customer experiences (Andrew Cohen’s solar installation), overproduction

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39:40

Power Shift: How Policy Is Polluting Energy Economics

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2025/08/04

As controversial policies continue to shape the future of solar, we explore the complex and often contentious relationship between politics, energy policy, and the power that fuels our daily lives. From simple energy economics to an executive order poised to send us back to the stone age, we’ll break down how these forces influence the cost of energy, the pace of clean technology adoption, and the options available to consumers.Here’s what we cover:One Big Beautiful Bill: Economic implications that

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36:44

Ep. 13 - The Knock That Opens Countless Doors

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2025/07/31

What if one friendly knock on your door could help you lower your electric bill — or even spark your next career move? In this episode, our guest speaker, Fabian Witte, pulls back the curtain on the day-to-day life, challenges, and rewards of working on the front lines of the solar industry. Whether you’re a homeowner curious about going solar or someone looking for a fast-paced career in door-to-door solar sales, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and advice you won’t want to

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34:46

Ep. 12 - One Big Ugly Utility Bill

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2025/06/06

Following the House’s passing of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” we’ll analyze the economic impact on consumers, utility companies, and the solar industry alike, should the bill become law.2025 Deadline & Elimination: Heightened sense of urgency and concern amongst consumers as potential policy changes hang in the balance, notably the accelerated deadline to claim the 30% solar tax credit before its proposed repeal.Retroactive Bans & Restrictions: How new legislation could jeopardize the

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40:26

Ep. 11 - Weathering the Storm

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2025/06/03

These days, going solar is just as much about peace-of-mind as it is about savings. After a short hiatus, we’re back to examine the impact of new import tariffs on solar companies, consumers and the energy industry as a whole and our plan to adapt to the challenges ahead.Import Tariffs: Present and projected effects of residual instability on supply chains, businesses and utilities locally and across the globe.Energy Storage Systems: Why solar batteries and generators have shifted from an option to

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31:37

Ep. 10 - When, Where & How

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2025/03/24

In celebration of National Solar Day & Einstein's birthday, our hosts widen their lenses, taking a look at the concept and uses of solar throughout time and space. These are some of the topics up for discussion:⚡Albert Einstein’s role in the development of solar energy⚡Origin and annihilation of common misconceptions⚡Geographical and weather-related applications⚡Backup solutions, overproduction and interconnection

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38:16

Ep. 9 - Solar for Realtors

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2025/03/24

By special request, our hosts help real estate agents navigate the solar playing field. Homes with solar panels can be a faster, more lucrative sell if you have all the facts. This episode covers everything realtors need to know, including these hot topics:⚡Impact of solar panels on property value⚡Transfer of ownership⚡Sales tips and resources

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35:25

Ep. 8 - How to Choose the Right Solar Company

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2025/03/11

In this industry, one thing is certain: not all solar companies are the same. As a consumer, how do you tell the difference? In this episode, we’ll cover the dos, don’ts and red flags to look out for when choosing a solar company, including:⚡ How to determine if solar makes sense for your situation (just because a company will install it doesn’t mean they should)⚡ How to vet a solar company — tips, resources and other helpful information⚡ Why ownership is almost always in your best interest⚡ All of

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36:25

Ep. 7 - Repairing the Reputation of Solar

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2025/03/03

After introducing the new Sun Collectors mission statement, our hosts answer the following questions in detail:Why does the reputation of solar need to be repaired?Why are solar companies going out of business?Why do system owners still need a solar service provider after installation?What does it mean to “do solar the right way?”Why did our customers choose a local business over a bigger business?Toward the end of the episode, Will and Austin share their stories, why they care about solar and our

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29:52

Ep. 6 - Realistic Expectations

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2025/02/10

In an effort to give current and future solar adopters some peace of mind, our hosts break down the facts and give us their take on important considerations surrounding:Effects of the current political climate on solar legislation and fundingTies between the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)Balancing renewable energy and finite resources to satisfy demand in the long-termIllinois Shines and Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)Utility rates, time-based pricing

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19:15

Ep. 5 - Shaping the Industry

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2025/01/20

After a quick recap of last year, goals for 2025, and a shoutout to our local Peoria Rivermen, we'll give you an overview of what we learned at D2D Con 9 and hone in on some key points that will help shape the solar industry in the year to come, such as:Stepping up to service "abandoned customers"Industry-wide efforts to highlight good companies and weed out the badReinforcement of practices and beliefs we have attributed to our successProduct and policy updates put into effect this yearHow these

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33:06

Ep. 4 - CASA Community Feature

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2024/12/23

In our first Community Feature, we are joined by Pam Perrilles, Executive Director of CASA of the 10th Judicial Circuit in Peoria, IL to discuss:CASA's mission, goals and progress to dateVolunteering at CASAUpcoming events and donation opportunitiesWilliam's personal story and why he "fell in love" with CASAImpact stories from Sun Collectors Merry and Bright Christmas 2024To learn more about CASA and how you can help change a child's story, call (309) 669-2939 or visit https://casaofthetenth.org/For

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33:49

Ep. 3 - Solar Savings

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2024/12/23

In our experience, we've found that money is almost always top-of-mind when deciding whether to go solar. Today we'll address:The ever increasing cost of energyChanges to legislation and fundingIllinois solar incentives and rebatesThe federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) solar grants and loans

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24:52

Ep. 2 - How Solar Works

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2024/12/20

In this episode of Solar Power Hour, we'll give you an overview of how solar works and discuss the evolution and future of solar for consumers. You'll get our take on important topics such as:The process of going solarHow solar systems produce powerProduction goals and usage optionsTechnology, incentives and pricingSystem longevity, warranties, and service

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45:32

Ep. 1 - Genesis

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2024/12/10

Welcome to Solar Power Hour! This is the first of many podcasts, brought to you by seasoned solar experts, William Grant and Austin Bare. Enjoy the Sun Collectors origin story and an introduction to the incredible power of solar energy.

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