Why are millions of apartment rooftops still empty while single-family homes cash in on solar savings?

Turns out it’s an accounting problem – a technicality known in industry jargon as the “split-incentive” and it’s keeping renters and property owners sidelined from benefiting from distributed generation on-site.

In this episode, we sit down with Dover Janis, co-founder and CEO of Ivy Energy, to explore the split incentive that’s held multifamily solar back for years. Dover and his team are building the software backbone that makes solar pencil for both property owners and renters - and their traction is accelerating.

"We're solving what's called the split incentive problem." – Dover Janis

You’ll hear how Dover went from boots-on-roof solar tradesman to leading a team solving one of the most persistent challenges in the clean energy transition. If you’ve ever wondered why multifamily solar adoption has been so sluggish—or how to unlock a massive untapped market—this is your blueprint.

🔹 The “last mile” problem stopping solar on apartments
🔹 How Ivy’s platform makes energy equity bankable for landlords
🔹 The hidden policy battles shaping the multifamily solar market
🔹 What it takes to scale hundreds of megawatts with just a few customers

Expect bold insights, regulatory war stories, and a rare look at how Ivy Energy could transform real estate owners into a new class of clean energy providers.

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Connect with Dover Janis:

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Check out Ivy Energy:

• ‍Website | LinkedIn

"The utility bill is the most confusing bill that anyone receives on a monthly basis." – Dover Janis