Talking Solar and Alternative Energy with Brad Heavner of CALSSA

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Another jam-packed episode. We start with reaction to Kamala Harris’ bombshell announcement that she will not seek the governorship in 2026, effectively resetting the race, at least on the Dem side. Next up, we welcome Brad Heavner who has stepped into big shoes as Executive Director of The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA), replacing longtime ED Bernadette Del Chiaro.  Heavner has his job cut out for him; the transition comes at a crucial time for California’s solar industry, with rooftop solar facing headwinds from DC and Sacramento. And finally, we tell you Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.

1:52 The Top 100 is coming

4:08 The Intern Program

8:22 Kamala: OUT!

14:43 Brad Heavner

17:11 A fraught time for alternative energies

18:35 Net Metering

19:42 Rate changes

22:14 Who has solar?

25:01 Legislation

29:59 Labor vs. Enviros

32:16 Are you optimistic?

35:38 #WWCA

40:05 Lyndon LaRouche

45:38 Things Fell Apart