“The Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Garmin, who came over from the Senate side, said, we’re going to go for Moonshots. And the moonshot for the buildings program was Net Zero Energy. And we scratched our heads and said, well, how are we going to do that cost effectively? And sure enough, we did. It became a reality, and that was my thrust.”
Sam Taylor, SEIA’s Co-Founder and a Clean Energy Pioneer.
This episode of Good Energy features a conversation with Sam Taylor, a key figure in the history of solar energy development in the United States.
Taylor recounts his 38-year career with government, from time at NASA to his experiences working on solar initiatives from the 1960s through the Nixon and Ford administrations. He touches on his involvement with Project Independence and interactions with key political figures.
In his discussion with co-hosts Colin Silver, SEIA’s Senior Vice President of Content and Strategy, and Stephanie Bosh, SEIA’s Vice President of Communications, Taylor highlights the early challenges and triumphs of establishing solar energy research and development programs within the government. Looking toward the future, Taylor emphasizes the importance of grid security and microgrids for the future of solar energy.
From in-depth interviews with industry leaders to insightful discussions on the rapid growth of solar and storage in the United States, Good Energy connects you with the heartbeat of the solar industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of energy, tune in to stay informed and inspired about the bright future of solar. Listen to full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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SEIA cofounder and clean energy pioneer Sam Taylor joins the podcast to discuss U.S. solar energy’s humble beginning and potential future.
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