Tim Montague

What’s REALLY Driving the DMV Solar Boom in 2025? | EP 295

Today on the Clean Power Hour, we reconnect with Kiya Segni, founder of Aduu Solar, who has successfully made the leap from engineering consultant to full-fledged solar installer in the lucrative DMV market (DC, Maryland, Virginia). 🔧 Business Transformation Insights: Kiya shares the critical differences between running an engineering firm versus a construction company, from…

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Why Equity Is the Solar Industry’s Secret Weapon | EP294

Today on the Clean Power Hour, we sit down with the leadership team of Windfree Solar – a minority-owned, equity eligible contractor that’s proving diversity isn’t just good for society, it’s good for business. CEO Eric Heineman, Head of O&M Cynthia Myers, and Chief Marketing Officer Steve Larosiliere share how they’ve built a thriving solar…

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How Vertical Solar Is Solving Land Use Conflicts in Agriculture | Agrivoltaics Revolution | EP293

What if farmers could double their income from the same land while fighting climate change? Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with two pioneering leaders who are revolutionizing how we think about solar energy and agriculture. Helge Biernath, CEO of Sunzaun (and Sunstall, the mechanical installation company), and Ian Skor, CEO…

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The Secret To Avoiding Solar Power Downtime! | EP292

Are you ready for the biggest shift happening in utility-scale solar right now? The transition from central to string inverters is revolutionizing how we build and operate massive solar farms across America. In this eye-opening episode, Luke Schlichte, Utility Sales Representative at CPS America (Chint Power Systems), breaks down why this technological shift is happening…

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The #1 Reason Data Centers Are Driving The NEXT BIG THING in Solar Energy

In this episode of Clean Power Hour Live, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver tackle the elephant in the room – policy uncertainty – while making a compelling case for why now might be the best time to double down on solar. Fresh from the Midwest Solar Expo in Chicago and the ACORE Financial Forum…

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$483 Million Reasons: How Solar and Wind Are Saving Rural Schools | EP291

Are rural communities really losing out to solar farms? The data tells a completely different story. Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Ethan Loomis, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Strategic Economic Research (SER), to unpack the real economic impact of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery projects on…

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How 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 Midwest are transforming their biggest liability, their roof, into a profitable energy asset. Carl, a former banker turned solar developer, reveals why Illinois has become one of the top…

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How 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, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver discuss survival strategies, market adaptations, and breakthrough developments amid policy uncertainty. 🚨 MAJOR POLICY DEVELOPMENTSBudget Reconciliation Bill Impact Residential solar tax credits under threat – House passes bill targeting clean…

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Is 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 acquisition by Intersolar and what it means for America’s heartland energy transition. For over a decade, Jake has been building bridges between coastal clean energy expertise and emerging Midwest…

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The 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 Tim Montague speaks with Aliya Bagewadi, US Director of Strategic Partnerships at Allume Energy, about their revolutionary SolShare technology. Aliya explains how SolShare solves the historic…

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