Interconnections with Vaughan Woodruff

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🚀 In This Episode:
Interconnection regulations are quietly blocking solar projects across America. Vaughan Woodruff, distributed energy resources consultant and former VP of Regulatory Reform at IREC, reveals why outdated utility rules are stalling clean energy adoption. Discover how Maine became #2 nationally for solar capacity per capita, why Delaware's community solar program failed spectacularly, and which technical solutions could unlock grid capacity without expensive upgrades. This conversation explores the regulatory maze where only 37 states have formal interconnection standards, each different, many decades old. Learn why smart policy matters as much as smart inverters for achieving our renewable energy future.

🌞 About Sean White (SolarSEAN):
Sean White is a globally recognized solar PV and energy storage educator, speaker, and author.
✅ IREC Certified Master Trainer
✅ NABCEP Certification Prep Expert
✅ Award-Winning Author & Educator
✅ NEC & Solar PV Codes Contributor

📚 Sean’s Expertise Includes:
NABCEP Certification Training
Solar PV Boot Camps for engineers, contractors & execs
Industry Standards & NEC Code Education
Author of Solar Photovoltaic Basics, Solar PV Engineering & Installation
Speaker at SNEC, RE+, NABCEP, Intersolar & more

🏆 Awards:
IREC Trainer of the Year
Global Green University Online Trainer of the Year
SNEC Online Trainer of the Decade

Reach out with Vaughan Woodruff:
  / vaughan-woodruff-9a7a0821  
  / equinoxdg  

Topics Covered:
00:13 What is DER?
01:20 Vaughn's Background and Experience
02:14 Understanding Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
06:29 Challenges and Innovations in DER
18:12 Maine's DER Landscape
23:44 Equinox DG and Future Plans
29:15 Utility Challenges and Public Policy
32:21 The Role of Lawyers and Engineers in Regulation
34:00 Interconnection Issues and Technical Challenges
35:45 Philosophers and Storytelling in Solar Industry
45:06 Gorilla Solar and Historical Context
48:55 Final Thoughts and Course Information

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Alferdo Ignacio
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Khanti Munro:
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Paul Fenn Part 1
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Paul Fenn Part 2:
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mni...
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