Tim Montague

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 renewable energy sector. The episode highlights Bloomberg NEF's report of nearly 50 gigawatts of solar deployed in the US in 2024, a significant increase from the previous year that demonstrates solar's growing…

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The 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 evolving landscape of residential solar technology. With 13 years of industry experience, Joe shares invaluable insights on the transformation of home solar and battery storage solutions, from…

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AI, 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 Futures and host of the Earth 911 podcast. Together, they explore the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and society’s future. Ratcliffe brings his extensive experience in technology and sustainability to…

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Geothermal 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 Bedrock Energy. Lai discusses how her company is revolutionizing the geothermal heating and cooling industry by dramatically reducing installation costs and time through innovative drilling technology. The conversation delves into how Bedrock…

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Power 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 the evolution of power electronics, detailing the shift from central inverters to the more efficient and scalable string inverters. He explains why string inverters are revolutionizing commercial and…

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Power 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 the evolution of power electronics, detailing the shift from central inverters to the more efficient and scalable string inverters. He explains why string inverters are revolutionizing commercial and…

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Demystifying 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 Tax Credit) transfers in the solar industry. With over 15 years of experience in renewable energy finance, Palmer breaks down the complexities of tax credit transfers and explains how…

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Expert 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. Four industry veterans share insights on how collaboration and compliance can coexist with aggressive timelines: Successful Partnership Dynamics: OMCO and Sunstall have collaborated on over 100 projects together, including nearly 100 projects…

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The 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 from his unique background transitioning from wind turbine maintenance to solar inverter service, David shares valuable insights into the critical role of field service in the solar industry. The conversation…

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Solar 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 future of solar manufacturing in the United States. From its roots as a truck bumper manufacturer in 1955 to becoming America’s largest custom roll former with 13GW of annual…

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