Why is solar so expensive in the U.S.?Nick Josefowitz has the receipts—and a plan to fix it.In this episode, we dig into one of the largest hidden reasons rooftop solar costs $35,000+ for the average American homeowner (while in Australia it's closer to $6K). Spoiler: It’s not the panels—it’s the paperwork.Nick is the founder of Permit Power, a nonprofit laser-focused on making solar faster, cheaper, and easier to install by tackling the bottlenecks that most people overlook: permitting and interconnection. Drawing from his experience as both a C&I developer and public infrastructure policy leader, Nick shares how America’s red tape turned rooftop solar into a bespoke luxury—and why that’s about to change.If you’ve ever felt frustrated by utility interconnection delays, permit backlogs, or unnecessary installation costs, this is the episode that gives you hope—and tools.🎧 Expect to learn:🔹 Why U.S. rooftop solar is 5x more expensive than in other countries🔹 The hidden costs of permitting delays—and how they drive up CAC🔹 How smart policies in CA, TX & FL are changing the game🔹 Why Nick chose to build a nonprofit to fix a for-profit industry problem📣 Whether you're a solar installer or policy nerd, this one’s for you. Listen in and get inspired to fix solar from the inside out.Get your Solar Fight Night tickets before they're gone: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/522wf8v3</a>Also check out Renewables UnWind Las Vegas: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/2ea2c6k3</a>And don't forget about the pickleball games: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/p9h5nv42</a>If you want to connect with today's guest, you’ll find links to his contact info in the<a href="https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> show notes</a> on the blog at <a href="https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/</a>.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is <a href="https://mysuncast.com/cps" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CPS America</a>!SunCast is proudly supported by <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/trina" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trina Solar</a>.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mysuncast.com/sponsors</a>.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today’s guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at <a href="https://www.mysuncast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.mysuncast.com</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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