Clean Power Hour
The Clean Power Hour podcast is speeding the clean energy transition. Tim Montague and John Weaver highlight clean energy innovations shaping the next generation of renewable energy sources. We discuss the latest solar PV, battery storage, wind, water, wave, and other low-carbon technologies. We answer the question: How can we decarbonize the economy? We promote the economic opportunity of electrifying everything - transportation, energy, industry, and the built environment. Let's speed up the clean energy transition together. Join the movement - www.CleanPowerHour.com
Episodes
349 episodes
Why Solar Companies MUST Prioritize Title Insurance for MAXIMUM Protection | EP 301
In today’s episode, Tim Montague sits down with Tara Brown-Selders, VP of Business Development at Kensington Vanguard, to discuss two critical topics for solar developers: title insurance and women's leadership in clean energy.Tara break...
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FEOC Fears, Grid Costs, and 25% Efficiency: Solar Industry Transformation Update
In last week’s Clean Power Hour live, Tim Montague and John Weaver discussed the latest solar industry developments, from deployment projections and regulatory challenges to cutting-edge technology breakthroughs. This episode covers critical in...
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Fire Safety Myths BUSTED Facts vs Lies in Battery Storage | EP 300
Think battery storage systems are fire hazards? The data tells a different story.Today on the Clean Power Hour, Joe DeBellis, Global Head of Clean Energy at FireTrace, reveals shocking findings from a survey of nearly 4,000 Americans abo...
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Why Battery Storage is Your Survival Strategy
Join hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver for another episode of Clean Power Hour Live, bringing you the latest developments in wind, solar, and battery storage. In this episode, the hosts dive into the complex implications of policy changes on c...
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What's Driving the UNSTOPPABLE Renewable Energy Movement? | EP299
The energy transition faces political headwinds, but market forces tell a different story. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group and host of the Age of Adoption podcast, shares why he remains bullish on clean energy...
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How Vertical Solar Panels Are Changing Farms in 2025! | EP298
Ready to discover why smart solar developers and farmers are choosing agrivoltaics over traditional solar?Today on the Clean Power Hour, join host Tim Montague and four industry leaders who share real data, proven results, and pra...
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Why Solar Panel Recycling Is Critical for Clean Energy's Future | EP297
We're about to install 19 billion solar panels in the next 20 years, but what happens when they reach end-of-life?In this eye-opening episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Adam Saghei, CEO and founder o...
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BBB Bill Bombshell, What’s New With Solar And Batteries In 2025?
On our recent Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver tackle the complex implications of the recently passed "BBB bill" and its mixed impact on the solar industry. The hosts dive deep into the economic pressures facing the industry ...
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What's REALLY Happening to The Solar Industry Under the Big Beautiful Bill? | EP296
The solar industry faces its biggest challenge yet - will it survive the gutting of the Inflation Reduction Act?Tim Montague sits down with Marc Palmer, founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, to discuss the current state of solar fin...
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What's REALLY Driving the DMV Solar Boom in 2025? | EP 295
Today on the Clean Power Hour, we reconnect with Kiya Segni, founder of Aduu Solar, who has successfully made the leap from engineering consultant to full-fledged solar installer in the lucrative DMV market (DC, Maryland, Virginia).🔧 ...
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Why Equity Is the Solar Industry's Secret Weapon | EP294
Today on the Clean Power Hour, we sit down with the leadership team of Windfree Solar - a minority-owned, equity eligible contractor that's proving diversity isn't just good for society, it's good for business. CEO Eric Heineman, Head of O&...
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How Vertical Solar Is Solving Land Use Conflicts in Agriculture | Agrivoltaics Revolution | EP293
What if farmers could double their income from the same land while fighting climate change?Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with two pioneering leaders who are revolutionizing how we think about solar energy and agri...
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The Secret To Avoiding Solar Power Downtime! | EP292
Are you ready for the biggest shift happening in utility-scale solar right now?The transition from central to string inverters is revolutionizing how we build and operate massive solar farms across America. In this eye-opening epi...
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The #1 Reason Data Centers Are Driving The NEXT BIG THING in Solar Energy
In this episode of Clean Power Hour Live, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver tackle the elephant in the room - policy uncertainty - while making a compelling case for why now might be the best time to double down on solar. Fresh from the Midwes...
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$483 Million Reasons: How Solar and Wind Are Saving Rural Schools | EP291
Are rural communities really losing out to solar farms? The data tells a completely different story.Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Ethan Loomis, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Strategic E...
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How Solar Can Save Your Business Money Fast! EP290
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Carl Moose, partner at Greenlight Energy Solutions, to explore how businesses and homeowners in the Midwest are transforming their biggest liability, their roof, into a profitable energ...
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35:46
How the Budget Reconciliation Bill Could Impact Your Solar Business
The solar industry faces unprecedented challenges as Congress advances budget reconciliation legislation targeting clean energy incentives. In this episode, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver discuss survival strategies, market adaptations, and...
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Is Midwest Solar Expo the KEY to Unlocking Regional CLEAN ENERGY? | EP289
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Jake Rozmaryn, the visionary founder of the Midwest Solar Expo, to discuss the game-changing acquisition by Intersolar and what it means for America's heartland energy transition.<...
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The Secret to Affordable Solar for Multifamily Homes! EP288
Over 40% of Americans live in multi-family buildings with little to no access to the benefits of rooftop solar – until now. Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Aliya Bagewadi, US Director of Strategic Partnerships at Al...
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The BIG Shift in Solar and Storage Industry You Need to Know
On the latest Clean Power Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the cutting-edge developments from InterSolar Europe 2025 and discuss critical US clean energy policy challenges. John shares his first-hand experiences from the conference,...
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What's The SECRET to CPS America's Success? Tyler Anderson Explains | EP287
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Tyler Anderson of Phase Two about solar O&M and engineering services. In this brief but informative conversation, Tyler shares insights about his company's focus on commercial and indus...
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Inside Look at Canada's Booming Solar Market with CPS's Ross Wickenheiser | EP286
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Ross Wickenheiser, Head of Sales for Canada at CPS (Chint Power Systems), from the floor of Intersolar San Diego. Ross shares valuable insights into Canada's rapidly expanding solar market...
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Solar Grid Crisis, Mega-Projects, and Balcony Solar Revolution on the Clean Power Hour Live
In the latest Clean Power Hour Live Episode on May 2nd, Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the renewable energy sector. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of the recent major power outage in Spain and Fra...
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Single-Axis Trackers: How Array Technologies is Tackling Solar Efficiency | EP285
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague talks with Aaron Gabelnick, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Array Technologies, about the evolving landscape of solar tracking systems and how they're reducing the cost of renew...
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Solar Inverter Technology with Evan Upshur, CPS America | EP284
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Evan Upshur from CPS America for a discussion on the latest innovations in solar inverter technology. Evan shares why CPS America continues to be a leader in the solar industry with thei...
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