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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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Can We Finally Solve the 70-Year Nuclear Waste Problem? | EP 302

What if the solution to America's 70-year nuclear waste problem was hiding in plain sight? Rod Baltzer, CEO of Deep Isolation, joins Tim Montague to reveal how his company plans to revolutionize nuclear waste storage using existing oil and gas drilling technology. With nuclear waste currently piling up at power plants across the country and costing taxpayers $2 million daily in storage fees, this conversation couldn't be more timely. Deep Isolation recently raised $33 million to demonstrate t...

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Aug. 19, 2025

Can We Finally Solve the 70-Year Nuclear Waste Problem? | EP 302

What if the solution to America's 70-year nuclear waste problem was hiding in plain sight? Rod Baltzer, CEO of Deep Isolation, joins Tim Montague to reveal how his company plans to revolutionize nuclear waste storage using existing oil and gas drilling technology. With nuclear waste currently pilin…
Aug. 14, 2025

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 energ...
Aug. 12, 2025

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...
Aug. 5, 2025

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 about battery storage safety. While headlines focus on rare fire…

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 …"

9872615627484828472 | Oct. 28, 2022

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…"

Jenna Dunne | Nov. 18, 2022