The High Performance Edge is a podcast from Energy Circle for contractors who want to turn their technical expertise into a stronger, more profitable business. This show isn’t about how to get better results on the jobsite—you already have that covered. To take your business to the next level, you need to fine-tune the sales, marketing, and operational systems that power growth, and The High Performance Edge is your playbook. Every episode is packed with behind-the-scenes tips and insights from Energy Circle Founder & CEO Peter Troast and some of the most successful contractors in the country. It’s the boost you need to get your business where you know it can be.
Chris Mink of Sun Light & Power joins the show to discuss how a nearly 50-year-old California solar company is navigating recent changes to net metering in their state, the federal solar tax credit sunset, and shifting customer expectations through PPAs, integrated system design, and a quality-first business model.
A dozen NHPC presenters preview the upcoming 2026 National Home Performance Conference in April, discussing their sessions and why the event is one of the most valuable gatherings for high performance contractors.
measureQuick is known for commissioning, but it’s also a translator between building science and homeowner understanding. Peter Troast and Joe Medosch discuss how the Vitals Report turns technical diagnostics into clear value homeowners recognize.
What if your website could clearly explain high-performance work and drive better leads? This special co-hosted episode discusses a new contractor website prototype we built with our friends at Amply, designed to turn building science expertise into real business results.
High performance doesn’t have to be a boutique niche. Keith O’Hara of Eco Performance Builders shares how comprehensive projects and measurable results powered sustainable growth and a nearly $9 million contracting business.
From HVAC to full whole-home services, Halco Home Solutions has spent 40 years building a scalable, high performance business. Founder Hal Smith shares the lessons behind sustainable growth, service expansion, and customers-for-life thinking.
This roundtable explores when and why building-envelope contractors decide to add HVAC, and the challenges of doing it well. Experienced contractors share lessons on staffing, training, and balancing high-performance standards in a competitive heat pump market.
Peter Troast outlines key 2026 trends impacting high-performance contractors, including rising energy costs, building science–driven demand, AI’s influence on how homeowners find contractors, and private equity activity.
This special episode features clips from a webinar we recorded with Dan shortly before his unexpected passing, along with additional audio shared by a close friend. Together, today's episode highlights Dan’s practical wisdom, his gift for making building science accessible, and the lasting influence he had on contractors across our industry.
Discover proven strategies for growing a resilient, stand-out heat pump business. Amply co-founder Ed Smith shares how top contractors win without competing on price as well as actionable steps to break out of the middle.