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About the Episode:
ABC Supply is the nation’s largest building products distributor, responsible for 1 in 3 American roofs, and now they are setting their sights on what goes on top of our roof: solar panels. ABC Supply is positioned as “the necessary handshake across the aisle between the roofing and solar industry.” This conversation delves into the solar market from a roofer's perspective, exploring how the building supply industry is about to seize the many growing opportunities in solar energy.
James Mason, Vice President of Renewables at ABC Supply, has been pivotal in driving this transformation from within the company. With nearly two decades at ABC, James has a unique perspective on the future of solar and roofing, outlining the company’s strategy and how both roofers and solar installers must work together if this market is to scale appropriately.
Expect to learn:
How ABC Supply's 40+ years in building products distribution enables seamless solar integration.
Key strategies behind the national expansion of ABC Supply’s renewables division.
How to address the "ease of doing business" challenge for roofers transitioning into solar.
The company’s approach to training and educating roofers on solar integration, and solar installers on roofing!
Watch this and other insightful conversations recorded live at the PowerUp Live Podcast Stage over at www.suncast.live!
NOTEWORTHY QUOTEs:
“If you’re doing solar and you’re going to be doing roofing, and if you’re doing roofing you’re going to be doing solar, and if you’re not doing both, you’re probably not going to be doing a little bit of much.”
“I’d like to think of this analogy of the train station, where ABC supply is a train station. Just come to the train station. We’ll get you on the right train, get you on the right track, and we’ll get you to your destination.”
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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
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