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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…
Episodes
Clean Power HourHow 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…
Clean Power HourHow 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…
Clean Power HourIs 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…
Clean Power HourThe 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…
Clean Power HourThe 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…
Clean Power HourWhat'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…
Clean Power HourInside 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…
Clean Power HourSolar 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…
Clean Power HourSingle-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…
Clean Power HourSolar 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…
Clean Power HourRevolutionizing Rooftop Storage: Jordan Harris on Yotta Energy's Innovative Battery Solutions | EP283
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Jordan Harris, CEO of Yotta Energy, about their unique approach to commercial rooftop solar…
Clean Power HourNext Generation Battery Storage with David Florenz | EP282
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with David Florenz from CPS America at Intersolar San Diego to explore the future of grid-scale…
Clean Power HourWill the IRA Survive? LIVE Solar Industry News on Policy, Tech Breakthroughs & Market Trends
Join Tim Montague and John Weaver for this bi-weekly Solar & Storage News LIVE, where they dive deep into the latest developments shaping the solar industry…
Clean Power HourUnderstand Domestic Solar Manufacturing with Chris Lettman | EP281
Today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Chris Lettman, US Sales Director for Imperial Star Solar, to dive deep into the world of…
Clean Power HourEvolving Landscape of C&I Solar & Storage | EP280
Today on the Clean Power Hour, recorded at Intersolar San Diego, host Tim Montague sits down with McKay Johnson of Helix Electric and Kelly Shamblen of CPS…
Clean Power HourLatin American Solar Market Insights with Carlos Abad, CPS America | EP279
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Carlos Abad, the newly appointed head of Latin American markets for CPS America. Recorded at…
Clean Power HourLinkedIn Growth Hacks for Clean Energy Professionals with Jacob Lundy
In today’s episode of Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with LinkedIn marketing expert Jacob Lundy to unveil powerful strategies for clean energy…
Clean Power HourSolar & Storage News: Perovskite Breakthroughs, Record-Low Battery Costs and Global Supply Chain
In this episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the solar and storage industry. Episode…
Clean Power HourThe Future of Solar Construction: Automation, AI, and Reaching Terawatt Scale | EP278
Today on the Clean Power Hour recorded at InterSolar in San Diego, host Tim Montague welcomes back Matt Campbell, CEO and founder of Terabase Energy, to…
Clean Power HourThe Battle for Solar's Future: Solar Manufacturing & Policy Insights from PanelClaw & CPS America | EP277
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague speaks with Costa Nicolau of PanelClaw and John Drummond of CPS America about the critical policy challenges…
Clean Power HourBuilding Winning Teams and Revolutionary Products with Bryan Wagner | EP276
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President of CPS America, at InterSolar San Diego 2025. Wagner shares insights on…
Clean Power HourUnlocking Capital for Distributed Energy Projects with Tooraj Arvajeh | EP275
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Tooraj Arvajeh, co-founder and CEO of Perl Street, a fintech platform designed to streamline financial…
Clean Power HourC&I Battery Storage Solutions with Ryan Mayfield & Jayson Smith | EP274
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Ryan Mayfield of Mayfield Renewables and Jayson Smith of CPS America to explore commercial and…
Clean Power HourSolving the Multifamily EV Charging Challenge with Aubrey Gunnels of 3V Infrastructure | EP273
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague delves into the critical yet often overlooked aspect of electrification: EV charging infrastructure for multifamily…
Clean Power HourESS Market Volatility with Aaron Marks | EP272
The energy storage industry is evolving rapidly, driven by shifting market trends, policy changes, and supply chain volatility. In this episode of the Clean…
Clean Power HourHow Denowatts & Portside Systems Are Revolutionizing Solar Monitoring | EP271
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague welcomes back Dan Leary from Denowatts, joined by Marc Bamberger of Portside Systems, to discuss their innovative…
Clean Power HourWomen in Solar, Pay Equity, and Building a Clean Energy Future with Noelle Paige | EP270
Women make up only 10-20% of the solar workforce despite being 50% of the population, highlighting a significant gender gap in the renewable energy industry…
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Solar Manufacturing Politics, Global Expansion, and Australia's Synthetic Fuel Ambitions
Today on the Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver (the Commercial Solar Guy) dive into pressing developments in the solar industry. They examine…
Clean Power HourSolar Innovation and Energy Resilience with Peter Oprysko| EP269
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Peter Oprysko, Key Accounts Manager at CPS America, the nation's leading three-phase string…
Clean Power HourCommercial Solar + Battery Storage: Making Smart Energy Solutions Work for Your Facility | EP268
This expert panel discussion, hosted by Tim Montague of the Clean Power Hour and sponsored by Chint Power Systems, explores how commercial facilities can…
Clean Power HourEngineering the Future of Community Solar with Patrick Canning | EP267
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Patrick Canning, Principal Engineer and founder of Canning Engineering, at the RE+…
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Solar's Growing Pains: Tariffs, Utah's Balcony Solar, and Commercial Project Updates
In this insightful episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments shaking up the renewable energy landscape…
Clean Power HourThe Future of Solar Power Electronics with Bryan Wagner of CPS America | EP266
Today on the Clean Power Hour recorded at RE+ Northeast in Boston, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President of CPS America, to discuss the latest…
Clean Power HourYour All-In-One Solar Ecosystem with Parker Schram | EP265
In today’s episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Parker Schram, the founder of EnergyScape Renewables, a company aiming to revolutionize…
Clean Power HourNavigating the Solar O&M Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and Workforce Solutions with Chris Grablutz | EP264
The solar energy industry is booming, but maintaining and optimizing solar installations is an evolving challenge. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague…
Clean Power HourCutting the Cost of Solar by Half with Andrew Birch of OpenSolar | EP263
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Andrew Birch, the founder and CEO of OpenSolar, to explore the stark differences between solar…
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The State of Solar: Record Installations, California Grid Breakthroughs, and IRA Uncertainty
In this engaging bi-weekly news roundup, host Tim Montague welcomes back John Weaver, "the commercial solar guy," to discuss major developments in the…
Clean Power HourThe Future of Home Solar: Battery Storage, EV Integration, and Installation Trends with Joe Ordia | EP262
In this illuminating episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Joe Ordia, the creator of Solar Surge on YouTube, to explore the rapidly…
Clean Power HourAI, Energy, and Society: Exploring Solutions to Global Challenges with Mitch Ratcliffe | EP261
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague engages in a conversation with Mitch Ratcliffe, Director of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Intentional…
Clean Power HourGeothermal for All: How Property Owners Can Tap into Sustainable Heating & Cooling | EP260
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague explores the cutting-edge developments in geothermal technology with Joselyn Lai, co-founder and CEO of…
Clean Power HourPower Electronics Evolution: How String Inverters Are Winning | EP259
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Joe Ross, Associate Director of National Accounts and Channel Sales at CPS America, to discuss…
Clean Power HourDemystifying Solar Tax Credit Transfers with Marc Palmer, Conductor Solar | EP258
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague welcomes back Marc Palmer, founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, for an in-depth exploration of ITC (Investment…
Clean Power HourExpert Panel - Mastering Solar Project Success: Speed, Partnerships, and Problem-Solving | EP257
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague explores two critical aspects of modern solar development: effective industry partnerships and IRA compliance…
Clean Power HourThe Critical Role of Field Service in Solar: Insights from CPS America’s David Huebsch | EP256
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with David Huebsch, Field Service Engineer and Manager for CPS America's Central Region. Drawing…
Clean Power HourSolar Manufacturing: Expert Perspectives from OMCO Solar’s Eric Goodwin | EP255
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Eric Goodwin, Vice President of Business Development at OMCO Solar, to explore the evolution and…
Clean Power HourGeothermal Technology is Cleaning Up Fossil Fuels at the Source with Johanna Ostrum | EP254
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague explores an innovative approach to geothermal energy with Johanna Ostrom. Johanna is the COO of Gradient…
Clean Power HourInside CPS America's Innovation Day: A Conversation with President Bryan Wagner | EP253
Check out CPS Product Innovation Day 2025: https://loom.ly/Ll19EVk Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Bryan Wagner, President and GM of…
Clean Power HourHow Solar Farms Can Restore Ecosystems with Nick de Vries | EP252
We wrap up 2024 with a rather unique agrivoltaics episode. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Nick de Vries, Chief Technology Officer…
Clean Power HourHow Economics Drive the Clean Energy Transition with Rick Wrenn | EP251
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague brings you Rick Wrenn, author of "A Pragmatist's Guide to Energizing the U.S.A.", to explore the economic…
Clean Power HourMulti-Tenant Solar Solutions with John Witchel of King Energy | EP250
Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague brings you John Witchel, CEO and founder of King Energy, a company dedicated to solving the multi-tenant solar…
Clean Power HourThe Future of Solar: Maintenance, Communication, and Content Creation with Derek | EP249
In this episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague welcomes Derek, known as Derek the Solarboi, a seasoned solar professional and content creator. The…
Clean Power HourSolar PV Training, Trends, and Technology with Sean White | EP248
Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague is joined by Sean White, a renowned NABCEP-certified trainer, solar educator, and author. Sean is a global leader…
Clean Power HourInsights on Solar Racking and Technical Due Diligence with Azimuth Advisory Services | EP247
When weather gets gnarly, the solar panels can fly, the racking can be destroyed, and the powerplant might actually die. But never fear, Azimuth Advisory…
Clean Power HourRevolutionizing Urban Solar with TR Ludwig from Brooklyn Solar | EP246
Putting solar canopies on row homes and high-rise buildings in NYC! Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with T.R. Ludwig, the founder of…
Clean Power HourThe Future of Residential Energy Storage with Vince Ambrose | EP245
Batteries are the new black for solar (solar is already black so maybe batteries are the double black?). If you’re a solar contractor you MUST go long into…
Clean Power HourInnovations in Performance Monitoring with Faviola Angulo CPS | EP244
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Faviola Angulo, a performance improvement engineer at CPS America, to explore the…
Clean Power HourEnsuring Safety in Grid-Scale Battery Systems | EP243
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague engages with industry leaders Dr. Zhehan Yi and Ryan Mayfield to discuss the critical topic of safety in…
Clean Power HourThe World's Simplest Racking System with Drew Bond | EP242
In this episode of Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews Drew Bond, CEO and co-founder of Powerfield Energy, about their innovative solar racking…
Clean Power HourSolar Inverter Solutions for Every Project with Evan Upshur | EP241
In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague welcomes Evan Upshur, a senior account representative at Chint Power Systems, to discuss the…
Clean Power HourDemocratizing Clean Energy with Gary Skulnik | EP240
In this episode of Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Gary Skulnik, founder of Neighborhood Sun, to explore the transformative world of community…