Tim Montague

$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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The BIG Shift in Solar and Storage Industry You Need to Know

On the latest Clean Power Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the cutting-edge developments from InterSolar Europe 2025 and discuss critical US clean energy policy challenges. John shares his first-hand experiences from the conference, highlighting how the battery revolution is transforming the renewable energy landscape, with batteries now taking up more exhibition space…

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What’s The SECRET to CPS America’s Success? Tyler Anderson Explains | EP287

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague interviews Tyler Anderson of Phase Two about solar O&M and engineering services. In this brief but informative conversation, Tyler shares insights about his company’s focus on commercial and industrial solar projects. Company Focus Tyler explains that Phase Two specializes in “C&I focused” services, including “consulting system design,…

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Inside Look at Canada’s Booming Solar Market with CPS’s Ross Wickenheiser | EP286

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Ross Wickenheiser, Head of Sales for Canada at CPS (Chint Power Systems), from the floor of Intersolar San Diego. Ross shares valuable insights into Canada's rapidly expanding solar market, particularly highlighting the substantial growth in utility-scale projects across the western provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta….

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Solar Grid Crisis, Mega-Projects, and Balcony Solar Revolution on the Clean Power Hour Live

In the latest Clean Power Hour Live Episode on May 2nd, Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the renewable energy sector. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of the recent major power outage in Spain and France, exploring how solar inverter technology may have contributed to the grid collapse…

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Single-Axis Trackers: How Array Technologies is Tackling Solar Efficiency | EP285

Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague talks with Aaron Gabelnick, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Array Technologies, about the evolving landscape of solar tracking systems and how they’re reducing the cost of renewable energy. Aaron explains how he transitioned from working in traditional energy to join Array Technologies, drawn by…

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