Did you know that more than 185,000 solar customers in the US have been abandoned by their installers? How will we take care of these “Orphaned” solar systems? Is this a golden opportunity or fool’s gold?Nick Sherman sees opportunity where most see chaos. As CEO of Energy Aid, he’s building a national brand in solar service—scaling faster than any of his installer-focused peers. While others race for new installs, Nick is scooping up orphaned systems and building trust with a unique(to this industry at least) membership model.He’s betting the future of residential solar is about service, not installs—and it’s working, marvelously.Expect to learn:🔹 The $9/month model that could change how homeowners buy all-things-electrification🔹 How Energy Aid scaled by acquiring bankrupt installer customer data🔹 Why orphaned systems are a hidden goldmine in the solar market🔹 The HVAC-inspired model Nick is applying to clean energyThis is more than a startup story—it’s a blueprint for unlocking overlooked value in clean energy. If you’re trying to stand out in a crowded market or future-proof your solar business, Nick’s strategy will challenge how you think about growth, service, and sustainability. Don’t sleep on this one.Check out OpenSolar OS 3.0 at: <a href="https://www.opensolar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://suncast.media/opensolar</a>If you want to connect with today's guest, you’ll find links to their contact info in the show notes on the blog at <a href="https://suncast.media/episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://suncast.media/episodes/</a>.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is <a href="https://suncast.media/cps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CPS America</a>!You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at <a href="https://www.suncast.media/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.suncast.media/sponsors</a>.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today’s guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 850 other founder stories and startup advice at <a href="https://www.suncast.media" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.suncast.media</a>.Subscribe to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valence</a>, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/</a>You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeo</a><a href="https://my.captivate.fm/LinkedIn%20-%20https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus</a>

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