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Episodes

Feb. 8, 2024

Streamlining Title Workflows for Clean Energy Projects with Monroe Je…

Solar developers know that securing site control is mission-critical. But painstaking manual title search processes bog down developers every day, wasting valuable time across dozens of projects. What if you could centralize ...

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Feb. 6, 2024

Solar Finance for C&I and Community Solar with Marc Palmer, Conductor…

In this episode, Tim Montague interviews Marc Palmer, CEO and Co-Founder of Conductor Solar, a platform that aims to accelerate commercial and community solar deals by connecting solar developers and investors to streamline p...

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Feb. 1, 2024

Growing the Illinois Solar Market with Michelle Knox, WindSolarUSA |…

The solar industry in Illinois has come a long way over the past decade, but its continued growth relies on overcoming legislative and regulatory challenges. In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague talks with Mi...

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Jan. 30, 2024

ITC Tax Credit Marketplace with Erik Underwood and Derek Silverman of…

The Inflation Reduction Act has supercharged clean energy investment in the US through generous tax credits for renewable energy projects. But monetizing those credits can be cumbersome, especially for smaller project develop...

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Jan. 23, 2024

Why Illinois is a Solar Market to Watch with Lewis Butler, Nelnet Ren…

The solar industry is constantly evolving. With new technologies, regulations, and business models emerging every year, it can be challenging for solar companies to keep up. That's where joining your state's solar energy asso...

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Jan. 16, 2024

Navigating IRA Incentives and Rebates with Jamie Skaar | EP187

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides major incentives and tax credits to accelerate the clean energy transition in the United States. But how can solar, storage, and electrification companies take advantage of the IRA...

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Jan. 10, 2024

Solar Coaster in Hawaii with Josh Porter and Jason Verkaart | EP186

Hawaii is a living laboratory for the future of solar, storage, EVs, and grid innovation. Today on The Clean Power Hour, hosts Josh Porter and Jason Verkaart of the SolarCoaster podcast join Tim Montague and share their in-de...

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Jan. 9, 2024

The Role of the Illinois Solar Energy Association in Growing the Stat…

Just a decade ago, solar installation costs were a whopping $15 per watt. Today, prices have plunged below $3 per watt, thanks to the cost adoption curve. Illinois is now a top 10 solar state. But the meteoric growth didn't h...

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Jan. 5, 2024

Clean Power Hour LIVE January 4, 2024 w/ John Weaver & Tim Montague

Stay up to date with the latest solar, wind, and energy storage news and analysis. Join co-hosts Tim Montague, solar & storage expert, and John Weaver, PV Magazine journalist, as they reflect on the latest tools, technologies...

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Jan. 2, 2024

Connecting Veterans to Clean Energy Careers with Jana Toner, ACP | EP…

Happy New Year Folks. The clean energy industry is booming, with projections to double by 2030. This rapid growth represents an immense opportunity for the over 200,000 service members transitioning from the military to civil...

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Dec. 26, 2023

Getting Involved with ISEA with Brian Haug | EP183

The Illinois solar market has exploded in recent years thanks to favorable state policies, turning the state into a national leader in renewable energy. Today on the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague talks with Brian Haug, ...

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Dec. 19, 2023

Innovation in Rooftop Solar Racking with Costa Nicolaou, CEO PanelCla…

Please take our listener survey. The global rooftop solar PV market was valued at 101 billion USD in 2022 and is expected to hit 435 billion by 2032 (a CAGR of 16% from 2023 to 2032). At the heart of this growth is a company ...

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Dec. 15, 2023

Clean Power Hour LIVE | December 14, 2023 | Speeding the Energy Trans…

Please take our listener survey. Stay up to date with the latest solar, wind, and energy storage news and analysis. Join co-hosts Tim Montague, solar & storage expert, and John Weaver, PV Magazine journalist, as they reflect ...

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Dec. 12, 2023

Illinois Solar Energy Association with Kevin Borgia | EP181

The Illinois solar industry is booming thanks to forward-thinking policies like the Future Energy Jobs Act and the recent Climate & Equitable Jobs Act. Solar companies looking to tap into this growth market must engage locall...

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Dec. 5, 2023

Roofing and Solar - What Facility Owners and General Contractors Need…

Please take our listener survey. Installing solar PV on commercial buildings can significantly reduce electricity costs but it requires careful coordination with roof repairs and replacements. Today on the Clean Power Hour, e...

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Nov. 28, 2023

Streamlining Clean Energy Finance with Amanda Li | EP179

The clean energy transition requires an unprecedented deployment of wind, solar, storage, and emerging technologies across the globe. However, friction and complexity in financing these projects remain key obstacles to reachi...

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Nov. 21, 2023

Navigating Complex Regulations to Drive Clean Energy with Nancy LaPla…

Please take our listener survey. The promise of "clean" natural gas has led many U.S. utilities to bet big on gas infrastructure, but how clean is gas? In this episode, we dive into the risks utilities are taking with massive...

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Nov. 16, 2023

How AI and Data are Transforming Power Grids with Astrid Atkinson | E…

Please take our listener survey. The renewable energy transition requires a massive overhaul of power grid operations and infrastructure. While utilities will play a critical role in this transformation, many face challenges ...

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Nov. 14, 2023

Accelerating Clean Energy Deployment and Innovation with Dr. Becca Jo…

Please take our listener survey. The Biden administration has set an ambitious goal of decarbonizing the US grid by 2035. Achieving this target will require rapidly scaling up renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and ba...

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Nov. 9, 2023

From Coal Country to Solar - How Complete Solar is Helping Homeowners…

Please take our listener survey. The residential solar market has come a long way since the early 2000s, but there's still ample room for growth. Our guest today on the Clean Power Hour is a true veteran of the industry who's...

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Nov. 7, 2023

How to Green the Grid by 2035 with Patrick Hogan of Black & Veatch | …

How is one of the world's leading engineering firms driving the clean energy revolution? Today on the Clean Power Hour Patrick Hogan, Chief Client Officer at Black & Veatch, joins Tim Montague to discuss how utilities and oth...

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Nov. 2, 2023

Long Duration Storage - Iron Flow Batteries with Hugh McDermott, ESS …

Please take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Hugh McDermott, Senior VP of Sales at ESS Inc., joins Tim Montague for an illuminating conversation on long-duration energy storage. Hugh has dedicated his entir...

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Oct. 31, 2023

Powering the Energy Transition with Lion Energy's Tyler Hortin | EP172

Please take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour Tim Montague is joined by Tyler Hortin, president and co-founder of Lion Energy. Lion Energy is an American company focused on making smart energy storage solutio...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Decarbonizing the World Economy: A Conversation with Gregor Macdonald…

Please take our listener survey. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Gregor Macdonald, author of Oil Fall (ebook) and The Gregor Letter, a weekly publication about the global energy transition. Gregor prov...

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