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Scott Pelley and Solar Industry Veteran Jared Schoch to Take the Stage Together at RE+ 2026

Wide-ranging conversation will explore 20 years of change in solar energy, the future of the industry and the leadership lessons behind Schoch's new book, SOLAR COASTER: The Untold Story of the Solar Industry and One Man's Journey Leading with Soul.

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Colorado Solar Executive and DU Alum Jared Schoch to Discuss New Book SOLAR COASTER at University of Denver

October 12, 2026
The Nov. 12 event at Daniels College of Business will explore the rise of the U.S. solar industry, entrepreneurship and lessons from more than 20 years in clean energy

Scott Pelley and Solar Industry Veteran Jared Schoch to Take the Stage Together at RE+ 2026

September 15, 2026
Wide-ranging conversation will explore 20 years of change in solar energy, the future of the industry and the leadership lessons behind Schoch's new book, SOLAR COASTER: The Untold Story of the Solar Industry and One Man's Journey Leading with Soul.

Energies Media

July 30, 2026
Solar Coaster: The Untold Story of the Solar Industry and One Man’s Journey Leading with Soul

Loyola University New Orleans

August 4, 2026
Alumnus and Former Board of Trustees Member Jared Schoch Publishes His First Book

Awards & Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

"A solar energy entrepreneur blends memoir with broader reflections on the industry in this debut book...An earnest and well-observed consideration of one of America’s most turbulent industries. While Schoch doesn’t shy away from voicing his political frustrations, or his belief that climate change represents “one of humanity’s greatest existential threats,” his generally positive outlook identifies hope on the horizon in the form of AI-driven solutions and “younger, clean-energy-excited generations. This is an accessibly written book that blends commentary on the solar industry with engaging anecdotes; the volume concludes with practical advice and suggested reading for would-be solar power entrepreneurs."

The US Review of Books, Professional Reviews for the People

“Not many people know about the ins and outs of the solar industry, but that will change once they have read Schoch's book...He writes with passion not only about climate issues, but also about his family and faith.”

The Book Revue

"Jared Schoch didn't set out to write a business book. He set out to tell the truth about an industry that has been running on hype, hope, political weather, and sheer stubborn belief for two decades, and to make sense of what it cost him personally to stay in it through all of that."

Literary Titan's Silver Award & Author Interview

“Its real subject is how a person builds a life around work that feels worth doing.”

American Book Fest

Inspirational Nonfiction

Readers' Favorite

Five stars from Readers' Favorite

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Seventy-five percent of any net profit from the book will go to strategic initiatives with non-profit and for-profit organizations focused on improving spirituality in the world, solving climate change, solving poverty and improving education opportunities for those in need.

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