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✨Welcome energy professionals! 🌞If you're looking to stay ahead of the game in solar, wind, and energy storage news and trends, then look no further. Tim Montague and John Weaver, Commercial Solar Guy and PV Magazine journalist, are here to bring you the latest and greatest. 🔋We break down the tools and technologies that are speeding the energy transition and helping us to decarbonize the economy for a healthier future. New episodes drop every Tuesday PLUS⏰tune in LIVE every Thursday at 12 noon EST/9 AM Pacific for our LIVE clean energy news roundup. And please don't forget to rate and review us on Apple or Spotify and subscribe to our Youtube channel. It would mean the world to us! 📩Reach out to us: tim@cleanpowerhour.com | www.CleanPowerHour.com
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How Virtual Power Plants Save Millions in Energy Costs

#EP310 Power grids across America face mounting challenges from extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and rising costs. But a revolution is underway. Jeff St. John, Chief Reporter at Canary Media, reveals how battery storage and microgrids are reshaping energy infrastructure from California to Texas. In this episode, we explore how state-level policies and utility strategies are shaping the future of clean energy deployment. We dig into Minnesota’s groundbreaking distributed capacity procure...

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Sept. 30, 2025

How Virtual Power Plants Save Millions in Energy Costs

#EP310 Power grids across America face mounting challenges from extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and rising costs. But a revolution is underway. Jeff St. John, Chief Reporter at Canary Media, reveals how battery storage and microgrids are reshaping energy infrastructure from California to Tex…
Sept. 25, 2025

How Solar, Batteries, and Microgrids Are Reshaping the Grid

#309 Solar energy now dominates 80% of new grid additions globally. But what comes after solar becomes the cheapest energy source on Earth? Tim Montague joined the Solar Maverick Podcast to reveal the next chapter of the energy transition. I share insider insights that every energy professional nee…
Sept. 23, 2025

Solar Hits $500/kW - 27 Years Early (Full Breakdown)

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague is joined by John Weaver (Commercial Solar Guy) and Evan Upshur (CPS America) for a roundup of the latest solar, storage, and clean energy news. Fresh from the solar ...
Sept. 18, 2025

Community Solar and Battery Economics with 18-Month Payback

#EP308 What if you could slash your community's electricity costs by 40% while achieving true energy independence? AJ Perkins transformed from business executive to renewable energy pioneer, building 3.8 gigawatts of microgrid projects worldwide. In this Clean Power Hour episode, he reveals how com…

About the Hosts

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John Weaver

Co-Host

John Weaver, co-host, known as "The Commercial Solar Guy," has over a decade of experience in selling and developing solar power projects - he knows his stuff! John is a writer for PV Magazine USA, where he reports on solar industry data, equipment, manufacturers, trends, legislation, projects, finance and more.

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Tim Montague

Host & Creator

Tim Montague is a solar developer, solar & storage expert, coach, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in technology, sustainability, and triple bottom line business. As President of the Clean Power Consulting Group and host and creator of the Clean Power Hour podcast, Tim has helped dozens of technology entrepreneurs and businesses grow and create a positive impact. His motto is "Let's grow solar & storage!"

Reviews

Covers clean energy from A to Z

"Montague's interviews with energy executives are accessible and enjoyable for any level of energy professional, facility owner or entrepreneur."

Howard Jones | Aug. 9, 2022

President

"Tim provides such excellent and useful information on his podcasts. This has helped me grow in sustainable options for our customers and communities."

Sustainable Dave | July 26, 2022

Great show, great guests

"Tim’s mission to decarbonize the economy is inspiring. Great show, great guests, and a fun way to keep up with the future of clean energy."

deaconbradley | April 20, 2022

A MUST listen if you’re in the solar space

"Awesome podcast! I learn so much from listening to this podcast every time. They make the episodes entertaining and educational which I appreciate. This is a must listen if you’re in the solar space …"

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Great Podcast

"The Clean Power Hour is a great listen. It is inspirational content, informative, and well researched. Industry leaders discuss new technology, changing trends, and so much more. The podcast has help…"

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