<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Wired for Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial solar. Real business advice. No BS. Hosts Amorah Sandberg and Dustin Markowski unpack the incentives, policy shifts, tech, and sales strategies you need to grow, close, and thrive in the changing solar landscape.]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:10:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/niinP3o3.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Dustin Markowski]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:07:30 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 Dustin Markowski]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><itunes:author>Dustin Markowski</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Commercial solar. Real business advice. No BS. Hosts Amorah Sandberg and Dustin Markowski unpack the incentives, policy shifts, tech, and sales strategies you need to grow, close, and thrive in the changing solar landscape.</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Dustin Markowski</itunes:name><itunes:email>dustin@power.solar</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Technology"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/55f62cd1-a682-43e9-a14b-e11d72cfbfab/logos/d37f6755-64aa-4620-bcc5-81748befc836.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 0105 - The Energy Independence Playbook for the Enterprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Energy independence isn’t about going off-grid. It’s about taking control.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>Wired for Power</i>, Dustin Markowski and Amorah Sandberg lay out a practical blueprint for enterprise organizations looking to reduce grid reliance, stabilize energy costs, and future-proof operations.</p><p></p><p>With aging grid infrastructure, rising electrification demand, and billions required for modernization, enterprises can no longer afford to treat energy as a passive utility expense. We break down the distributed power model—on-site solar, battery storage, intelligent energy management systems, and microgrid strategies—and explain how these tools transform energy from an unpredictable liability into a strategic asset.</p><p></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>What “energy independence” really means for large organizations</li><li>Why grid dependency is becoming a financial and operational risk</li><li>How to structure projects for resiliency and long-term ROI</li><li>The financial advantages of moving from volatile OpEx to controlled infrastructure assets</li><li>A step-by-step roadmap for getting started</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you’re a CFO, ESG leader, facilities executive, or enterprise energy partner, this episode provides the strategic framework to help your organization take control of its energy future.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4b0a6097-3de8-4aa4-88b6-f1f40ea052ed</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dustin Markowski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:54:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/77a63359e919c435b96d98bb8ec3e9683e5a8f80a755959604ec7d5c83486031/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YjBhNjA5Ny0zZGU4LTRhYTQtODhiNi1mMWY0MGVhMDUyZWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1NWY2MmNkMS1hNjgyLTQzZTktYTE0Yi1lMTFkNzJjZmJmYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODgxYTdiN2Y1MjhmYzVlMDY3MTZkMDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5Y2FlNzZmMWZhYjFhY2NmOTJhY2ZjL2R1c3Rpbi1tYXJrb3dza2lzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMjNfXzIwLTQ1LTU4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="37752520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Energy independence isn’t about going off-grid. It’s about taking control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Wired for Power&lt;/i&gt;, Dustin Markowski and Amorah Sandberg lay out a practical blueprint for enterprise organizations looking to reduce grid reliance, stabilize energy costs, and future-proof operations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With aging grid infrastructure, rising electrification demand, and billions required for modernization, enterprises can no longer afford to treat energy as a passive utility expense. We break down the distributed power model—on-site solar, battery storage, intelligent energy management systems, and microgrid strategies—and explain how these tools transform energy from an unpredictable liability into a strategic asset.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What “energy independence” really means for large organizations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why grid dependency is becoming a financial and operational risk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to structure projects for resiliency and long-term ROI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The financial advantages of moving from volatile OpEx to controlled infrastructure assets&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A step-by-step roadmap for getting started&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re a CFO, ESG leader, facilities executive, or enterprise energy partner, this episode provides the strategic framework to help your organization take control of its energy future.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/55f62cd1-a682-43e9-a14b-e11d72cfbfab/logos/d37f6755-64aa-4620-bcc5-81748befc836.jpeg"/><itunes:title>Episode 0105 - The Energy Independence Playbook for the Enterprise</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 0104 - The Solar Scams That Hurt Us All]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Solar should be one of the smartest investments a business can make—but for too many people, it’s become a cautionary tale.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>Wired for Power</i>, <b>Dustin Markowski (CEO of Power)</b> and <b>Amorah Sandberg (CRO of Power)</b> call out the uncomfortable truth about the solar industry: overpromised savings, misleading financing, disappearing contractors, and installs that never should have passed inspection.</p><p></p><p>We break down the most common solar scams hurting business owners today—and why these bad practices don’t just damage customers, they damage the entire industry. We also explain why recent policy shifts are a net positive, forcing accountability and raising the bar for who should be in this business.</p><p></p><p>Most importantly, we reframe the real reason solar matters. This isn’t just about clean energy—it’s about fixing America’s power delivery problem by generating energy where it’s actually used.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a business owner considering solar, a sales professional deciding how you want to build your career, or an operator who believes in doing things the right way, this episode is a must-listen.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">15b89a11-5e2a-4beb-b465-fba3e37fb152</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dustin Markowski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:09:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b46d64bca7278b9d65362bac5f700d66dc4af8d51236cc185bb9eadde06f1028/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNWI4OWExMS01ZTJhLTRiZWItYjQ2NS1mYmEzZTM3ZmIxNTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1NWY2MmNkMS1hNjgyLTQzZTktYTE0Yi1lMTFkNzJjZmJmYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODgxYTdiN2Y1MjhmYzVlMDY3MTZkMDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3M2M1NzYyNWI2NzYzMGM0NGNmYmEwL2R1c3Rpbi1tYXJrb3dza2lzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMjNfXzIwLTEtMTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="22808491" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Solar should be one of the smartest investments a business can make—but for too many people, it’s become a cautionary tale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Wired for Power&lt;/i&gt;, &lt;b&gt;Dustin Markowski (CEO of Power)&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Amorah Sandberg (CRO of Power)&lt;/b&gt; call out the uncomfortable truth about the solar industry: overpromised savings, misleading financing, disappearing contractors, and installs that never should have passed inspection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We break down the most common solar scams hurting business owners today—and why these bad practices don’t just damage customers, they damage the entire industry. We also explain why recent policy shifts are a net positive, forcing accountability and raising the bar for who should be in this business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most importantly, we reframe the real reason solar matters. This isn’t just about clean energy—it’s about fixing America’s power delivery problem by generating energy where it’s actually used.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a business owner considering solar, a sales professional deciding how you want to build your career, or an operator who believes in doing things the right way, this episode is a must-listen.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/55f62cd1-a682-43e9-a14b-e11d72cfbfab/logos/d37f6755-64aa-4620-bcc5-81748befc836.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 0104 - The Solar Scams That Hurt Us All</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 0103 - Stacking Revenue Streams]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>America’s biggest energy problem isn’t making electricity—it’s delivering it across a decaying grid. In this episode of <i>Wired for Power</i>, hosts Amorah Sandberg (CRO) and Dustin Markowski (CEO) unpack why the U.S. faces a staggering $23–25 trillion infrastructure bill by 2030 just to keep up with demand. From AI data centers to EV charging networks, our grid is buckling under pressure—and interconnection delays, rising threats, and aging lines are only making it worse.</p><p></p><p>Discover why on-site commercial solar isn’t just about lowering bills—it’s critical infrastructure that helps businesses bypass gridlock, avoid costly upgrades, and secure their own power future. Whether you’re a business owner or a solar sales partner, this conversation offers data-driven insights and real-world examples you won’t hear anywhere else.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5fc4ad0b-0266-4dce-a4bf-09036a86eb4f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dustin Markowski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:13:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9ec1ef732f21643bac8a3b1e8fa8be5e3bcb2a95858966585b6a591c788e036e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZmM0YWQwYi0wMjY2LTRkY2UtYTRiZi0wOTAzNmE4NmViNGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1NWY2MmNkMS1hNjgyLTQzZTktYTE0Yi1lMTFkNzJjZmJmYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODgxYTdiN2Y1MjhmYzVlMDY3MTZkMDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjhkZDUyOWUyZWIzZTMxODE5MjFjMmExL2R1c3Rpbi1tYXJrb3dza2lzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI1LTEwLTFfXzE4LTExLTEwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="22266127" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;America’s biggest energy problem isn’t making electricity—it’s delivering it across a decaying grid. In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Wired for Power&lt;/i&gt;, hosts Amorah Sandberg (CRO) and Dustin Markowski (CEO) unpack why the U.S. faces a staggering $23–25 trillion infrastructure bill by 2030 just to keep up with demand. From AI data centers to EV charging networks, our grid is buckling under pressure—and interconnection delays, rising threats, and aging lines are only making it worse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover why on-site commercial solar isn’t just about lowering bills—it’s critical infrastructure that helps businesses bypass gridlock, avoid costly upgrades, and secure their own power future. Whether you’re a business owner or a solar sales partner, this conversation offers data-driven insights and real-world examples you won’t hear anywhere else.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/55f62cd1-a682-43e9-a14b-e11d72cfbfab/logos/d37f6755-64aa-4620-bcc5-81748befc836.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 0103 - Stacking Revenue Streams</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 0102 - Gridlock: America’s Energy Delivery Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>America’s biggest energy problem isn’t making electricity—it’s delivering it across a decaying grid. In this episode of <i>Wired for Power</i>, hosts Amorah Sandberg (CRO) and Dustin Markowski (CEO) unpack why the U.S. faces a staggering $23–25 trillion infrastructure bill by 2030 just to keep up with demand. From AI data centers to EV charging networks, our grid is buckling under pressure—and interconnection delays, rising threats, and aging lines are only making it worse.</p><p></p><p>Discover why on-site commercial solar isn’t just about lowering bills—it’s critical infrastructure that helps businesses bypass gridlock, avoid costly upgrades, and secure their own power future. Whether you’re a business owner or a solar sales partner, this conversation offers data-driven insights and real-world examples you won’t hear anywhere else.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f872d6a7-df75-4987-9124-0041bd7666fc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dustin Markowski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:01:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1b5ac24ed7be4696f3414700264e98e1d63d9fec574fa27cd75cc003ffcc6265/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmODcyZDZhNy1kZjc1LTQ5ODctOTEyNC0wMDQxYmQ3NjY2ZmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1NWY2MmNkMS1hNjgyLTQzZTktYTE0Yi1lMTFkNzJjZmJmYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODgxYTdiN2Y1MjhmYzVlMDY3MTZkMDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjhiMjIxMmJmYzRjZjExNmFkOGM4NjQwL2R1c3Rpbi1tYXJrb3dza2lzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI1LTgtMjlfXzIzLTUyLTQzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="15669225" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;America’s biggest energy problem isn’t making electricity—it’s delivering it across a decaying grid. In this episode of &lt;i&gt;Wired for Power&lt;/i&gt;, hosts Amorah Sandberg (CRO) and Dustin Markowski (CEO) unpack why the U.S. faces a staggering $23–25 trillion infrastructure bill by 2030 just to keep up with demand. From AI data centers to EV charging networks, our grid is buckling under pressure—and interconnection delays, rising threats, and aging lines are only making it worse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover why on-site commercial solar isn’t just about lowering bills—it’s critical infrastructure that helps businesses bypass gridlock, avoid costly upgrades, and secure their own power future. Whether you’re a business owner or a solar sales partner, this conversation offers data-driven insights and real-world examples you won’t hear anywhere else.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/55f62cd1-a682-43e9-a14b-e11d72cfbfab/logos/d37f6755-64aa-4620-bcc5-81748befc836.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 0102 - Gridlock: America’s Energy Delivery Problem</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 0101 - Commercial Solar in the Post-BBB World: Why We’re More Optimistic Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>From tax incentives to policy shake-ups, from groundbreaking tech to the realities of our aging grid—Wired for Power brings you the real talk on commercial solar and the future of energy in America. We cut through the noise with insider perspectives, hard-earned industry knowledge, and candid conversations that help business owners, facility managers, and decision-makers make smarter energy choices.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">501d1194-3ca0-40d7-a473-b9f7c4abe790</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dustin Markowski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:16:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/eff05d314fc915e91e3e39497877b7f1a5d409cf21877fc3748e18eddcf7c623/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MDFkMTE5NC0zY2EwLTQwZDctYTQ3My1iOWY3YzRhYmU3OTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1NWY2MmNkMS1hNjgyLTQzZTktYTE0Yi1lMTFkNzJjZmJmYWIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODgxYTdiN2Y1MjhmYzVlMDY3MTZkMDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjg5Y2YwNDY1MmExMGI5NjQ2YjVkNWQ0L2R1c3Rpbi1tYXJrb3dza2lzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI1LTgtMTNfXzIyLTYtMzAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="15742570" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;From tax incentives to policy shake-ups, from groundbreaking tech to the realities of our aging grid—Wired for Power brings you the real talk on commercial solar and the future of energy in America. We cut through the noise with insider perspectives, hard-earned industry knowledge, and candid conversations that help business owners, facility managers, and decision-makers make smarter energy choices.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/55f62cd1-a682-43e9-a14b-e11d72cfbfab/logos/d37f6755-64aa-4620-bcc5-81748befc836.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 0101 - Commercial Solar in the Post-BBB World: Why We’re More Optimistic Than Ever</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>