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Clean Power Hour
Clean Power Hour
The Clean Power Hour is a weekly podcast for solar and clean-energy professionals who are actually building the energy transition—not just talking about it. Hosted by Tim Montague (Solar Business Coach) and John Weaver (Commercial Solar Guy), the show goes beyond headlines to unpack what’s really happening in solar, energy storage, microgrids, power electronics, policy, and grid resilience. Each episode features candid conversations with the leaders shaping the market—EPC owners, technologists, developers, manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and grid-edge innovators—focused on the decisions, tradeoffs, and lessons that matter on real projects. If you’re a solar business owner, project developer, or energy executive navigating tighter margins, evolving policy, new technologies, and rising customer expectations, The Clean Power Hour is built for you. Expect practical insight, honest debate, and forward-looking analysis you can use to make better decisions, move faster, and build more resilient clean-energy businesses. No hype. No fluff. Just real conversations at the intersection of clean power, technology, and execution. 📅 NEW EPISODES: Every Tuesday. ⏰ Tune in LIVE every other Friday at 1 PM Eastern / 12 noon Central / 10 AM Pacific / 11 Mountain for our biweekly clean energy news roundup with John Weaver, Commercial Solar Guy. 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more clean energy professionals. 📩 Get in touch: tim@cleanpowerhour.com | www.linkedin.com/in/cleanpowerhour | Substack.com/@timmontague
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Climate Restoration: The $2B Plan to Return to 300 ppm #327

#EP327 What if we could remove a trillion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere for $2 billion a year? Peter Fiekowsky, author of "Climate Restoration" and founder of the Foundation for Climate Restoration, returns to The Clean Power Hour with a solution most people have never heard of: localized ocean iron fertilization. An astrophysicist and semiconductor entrepreneur by training, Peter has spent over a decade researching methods to restore atmospheric CO2 to pre-industrial levels of 300 ppm. His...

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Jan. 6, 2026

Climate Restoration: The $2B Plan to Return to 300 ppm #327

#EP327 What if we could remove a trillion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere for $2 billion a year? Peter Fiekowsky, author of "Climate Restoration" and founder of the Foundation for Climate Restoration, returns to The Clean Power Hour with a solution most people have never heard of: localized ocean i…
Dec. 30, 2025

The Clean Power Hour: Best of 2025 #326

#EP326 Happy Holidays! Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague breaks down his top 5 episodes of 2025, featuring conversations that shaped how we think about solar, storage, virtual power plants, microgrids, and AI. From ...
Dec. 23, 2025

Whole Home Backup; Battery Storage for Every Home

#EP325 Home battery storage sits at less than 1% market penetration in America. The solar industry spent years focused on small urban systems while whole-home backup solutions remained out of reach for most homeowners. Tim Mo...
Dec. 18, 2025

Utility Microgrids Value Stack: 8 Revenue Streams Explained

#EP324 Microgrids offer utilities eight distinct value stacks (or streams), yet most still treat them as experimental pilots. Today on the Clean Power Hour, we reveal how microgrids are strategic network assets that deliver v...

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Nov. 11, 2025

Wired for Intelligence: How AI is Revolutionizing the Clean Energy In…

Wired for Intelligence: How AI is Revolutionizing the Clean Energy Industry by Tim Montague From Solar Forecasting to Virtual Power Plants, AI Is Rewiring the Future of Clean Energy Read on Substack

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Nov. 4, 2025

Why I Believe in a Smarter, Safer Clean Energy Future: Solar, Storage…

By Tim Montague Solar electrons are the new oil. From solar and storage to AI and microgrids, the blueprint for a resilient, decarbonized world is here. My Journey from Environmental Activism to Clean Energy Leadership People often ask why I&rs…

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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, cleantech expert, and WSI Certified AI Consultant with over 30 years of experience in technology and sustainability. As President of Clean Power Consulting Group and host of the Clean Power Hour podcast (1M+ views), Tim provides strategic advisory services helping solar and cleantech companies navigate complex market challenges and accelerate growth

As a WSI Certified AI Consultant, Tim brings more than AI knowledge to cleantech businesses—he brings the backing of a global digital network with 30+ years of innovation expertise. Through this partnership, he offers proven AI adoption frameworks, enterprise-grade tools, and access to WSI's extensive team of experts, helping solar and cleantech companies navigate AI transformation with confidence and achieve measurable results.

Tim is also the author of *Wired for Sun: The Commercial Solar Playbook*, a comprehensive guide to commercial solar development from site assessment to sales strategy. His motto is "Let's grow solar & storage!

Reviews

Informed and Inspired in Solar

"Great podcast, I listen weekly. Keeps me update with what's happening in the renewable energy world, as well as entertained! The realities of climate change can be discouraging, but the dialogue on T…"

Jenna Leigh Dunner | April 25, 2023

Inspiring content with a pragmatic lens

"I'm excited to have learned about this podcast, via a collaborative interview with Suncast. Tim's and John's industry and development insight as well as excitement makes the podcast informative and a…"

Philip Krain | May 11, 2023

Great Show! Love learning from Tim!

"I love listening to Tim and the Commercial Solar Guy enlighten the public about what exactly is going on. Listening to them makes them seem like they are my friends and on my level. Some podcasters t…"

Sean white | June 5, 2023

Best Solar show

"This is the best Solar podcast I’ve found and I tried many. I’m new to the industry but there’s a broad range of thoughtful information for newbies to very seasoned Solar pros. Loads of great guest…"

Tim in NYC | Sept. 10, 2023

Simplified but great information

"I met Tim in our Chint Power Systems Sales summit in InterSolar San Diego. Since then, I started listening his episodes. That keeps me updated of the market status and business opportunities from gre…"

Wayne L. CPS | Feb. 3, 2024

Fantastic show

"The show every solar professional can benefit from! Thanks for curating such great guests and conversations. I learn something relevant to my work every time I listen!"

Ben P Metcalf | June 2, 2024

Quality!

"Clean Power Hour has some of the best renewable energy content available! Tim is an expert in this space and it shows!"

David Florenz | July 10, 2024

Best Clean/Green Energy Podcast PERIOD

"Week after week, with incredible consistency, Tim and team put out the most riveting, fun, and educational podcasts in the renewables sphere one could ever hope for, with the most interesting and div…"

Louis S. | Sept. 28, 2024

One of my favorite energy podcosts

"Tim & his team bring practical experience to the Clean Power Hour podcast, focusing on real issues, along with noteworthy successes, from which the entire energy industry can greatly learn. Power On!"

Craig Lewis | Oct. 25, 2025

A service for the renewable energy industry

"Tim’s thoughtful questions and excellent lineup make his podcast a real asset to this industry."

Ayelet Hines | Oct. 25, 2025

How Microgrids and Batteries Future-Proof Grid Resilience

"Tim continually features exceptional guests who offer valuable insights about the rapidly evolving energy industry. As an industry veteran, he asks thoughtful questions that allow his guests to illus…"

Annemarie Osborne | Oct. 26, 2025

Where Clean Energy Gets Real — and Sometimes Nerdy

"I’ve worked with Tim for over a year now, and the guy is the real deal when it comes to clean energy. His Clean Power Hour podcast isn’t just another talking-head show—it’s where smart people with st…"

Dominick Squicciarini | Oct. 27, 2025

A Value-Adding Listen

"I'm a weekly listener of Tim's podcast. His content is both educational and forward thinking as the solar and storage spaces continue to evolve here in the US in quick-moving, turbulent times."

Will Kane | Oct. 27, 2025

Amazing Subject Variety

"I love what Tim does with the Clean Energy Power Hour. The subjects range from high-level industry challenges to nitty-gritty technical topics like UL 3741 requirements. His ability to tackle a broad…"

Barklie Estes | Oct. 27, 2025

Clean Power Hour is Outstanding; Listen in!

"Tim Montague and his colleagues have put together an outstanding podcast series with up-to-the-minute information on the ever-changing (especially lately, ack!) solar landscape. The speakers etc. are…"

Nancy LaPlaca | Oct. 27, 2025

Very informative

"The podcast is great. The topics discussed are current and relevant."

Arthur | Oct. 27, 2025

technical & insightful

"Clearly, Tim is talking to experts in the field with on-the-ground experience. It’s worth the short wait past the commercials to hear the one-on-one interviews. Be prepared, some are in-depth talks …"

Aubrey Swift | Oct. 25, 2025

Next to the sun, the CPH is the best thing in the solar system

"Tim's Clean Power Hour has been a "born again" experience for me as I lean into semi retirement and look for other things to give me purpose and direction in life. His guests are excellent, and the w…"

Chris Covelli | Oct. 25, 2025

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

Two Thumbs Up for Clean Power Hour

"Great podcast for the clean energy pro, wannabe or energy nerd! Relevant & timely topics discussed with some of the best solar pros in the biz. Tim informs and inspires us all to help work for a clea…"

Dave Sillman | Oct. 25, 2025