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Consumer Finance MonitorAuthor: Ballard Spahr LLP
The Consumer Financial Services industry is changing quickly. This weekly podcast from national law firm Ballard Spahr focuses on the consumer finance issues that matter most, from new product development and emerging technologies to regulatory compliance and enforcement and the ramifications of private litigation. Our legal teamrecognized as one of the industry's finest will help you make sense of breaking developments, avoid risk, and make the most of opportunity. Language: en Genres: Business News, Government, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Opportunities in the Solar Finance Industries Despite Trump 2.0
Episode 52
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025
Step into the intersection of consumer finance law and the solar energy industry with host Alan Kaplinsky, senior counsel at Ballard Spahr, and special guest Steven Burt, attorney and former public policy leader at major residential solar companies. In this episode, listeners will get an insider's look at today's solar landscape. Discover the key market segments, from utility-scale projects to commercial installations, community solar, and residential rooftop systems. Explore how recent shifts in federal policy under the Trump administration have changed energy priorities, from cancelling critical programs and phasing out residential solar tax credits, to redirecting support toward fossil fuels. Learn why understanding new requirements around foreign entities of concern (FEOC) is now urgent for companies relying on global supply chains. Benefit from practical legal insights covering consumer financial services law, such as FICO checks, leasing regulations, and credit disclosures, and see how these shape the way solar powers American homes. Despite evolving policy headwinds, the outlook for solar remains strong. Hear expert perspectives on state-level hotspots like California and Texas, emerging trends such as net metering reforms and battery storage, and the growing role of "virtual power plant" models that are reshaping residential solar's future. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.
