Welcome to the next episode in our continuing series examining the devastating impact on the solar industry embedded in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” or OBBB as described in polite terms. We’re interviewing experts in the solar and battery industry throughout the entire value chain. If you’re a homeowner looking for solar, a contractor installing solar and battery systems, or a manufacturer/service provider, this series is for you as you plan for the future.

On this week’s show we're joined by Jeff Spies, President of Planet Plansets. If you didn’t know, Planet Plansets creates the engineering plan sets that are essential to getting the building permit needed for every code-compliant solar and battery system. Not only is Jeff an expert in designing residential and commercial solar systems, he’s also the Executive Producer of “Solar Roots,” the first documentary movie on the early days of the solar industry.

Jeff shares his journey from telemarketing solar water heaters to shaping solar policy as a Board Member with the California Solar and Storage Association. Jeff explains:

• Why California utilities can legally CUT OFF your power
• The unpleasant truth about permitting and interconnection delays
• FEOC and what this requirement means for battery systems



Please tune into this week’s Energy Show for Jeff’s tips and secrets to get your solar projects through permitting and installed before the end of the year.