Sunrun CFO on Rebuilding After the Texas Energy Crisis

The video discusses the controversy surrounding renewable energy in Texas, emphasizing the need to modernize and decarbonize energy infrastructure. It highlights the resilience provided by solar and energy storage systems, such as Brightbox, during power failures. The discussion also covers the increasing consumer demand for reliable and affordable clean energy solutions, driven by recent events. The video concludes with a strategy for expanding solar market penetration through various channels.

What is the main argument against blaming a specific fuel source for energy problems in Texas?

• Texas has a limited fuel source mix.

• Pointing to a specific source misses the broader opportunity.

• Renewable energy is the sole cause of the issues.

• The governor supports renewable energy.

How did Brightbox energy storage solutions help during power failures?

• They provided backup power on demand.

• They increased the cost of electricity.

• They were unavailable during the outages.

• They caused more power failures.

What was the consumer reaction in Texas after the power events?

• A shift back to traditional utility services.

• A 350% increase in web traffic for solar solutions.

• No change in consumer behavior.

• A decrease in interest in solar energy.

What percentage of the residential solar market has been tapped according to the speaker?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 3%

What strategy is the company using to expand its solar market presence?

• Relying solely on local channel partners.

• Using an Omni channel approach including online, door-to-door, and retail.

• Focusing only on online sales.

• Limiting expansion to one region.