Tim Montague

About Tim Montague

I help solar and cleantech leaders accelerate into large C&I solar and battery storage — without the costly detours.After years building the Clean Power Hour into one of the industry\'s most trusted platforms — hundreds of interviews, thousands of hours with developers, EPCs, and OEMs — I know exactly where companies get stuck and how to move faster.If you want to grow revenue, improve margins, make smarter decisions, and build a business that weathers market cycles, let\'s talk.I\'m on a mission to build a safer, cleaner future — one well-run solar company at a time. If that resonates, connect with me.What I bring to the table: • 15+ years driving solar project development, strategic sales, and cleantech innovation • Proven track record helping companies navigate complex technical and market challenges • Deep expertise in commercial & industrial solar, energy storage, and emerging cleantech solutionsCurrent leadership roles: • President, Clean Power Consulting Group – Leading strategic growth initiatives and technical advisory services for cleantech companies • Advisory Board Member, Luminous Robotics – Advancing construction automation that makes solar deployment safer, faster, and more cost-effective • Host & Founder, Clean Power Hour – Top industry podcast and media platform with 1.3M+ views, connecting industry leaders and accelerating the energy transition through strategic content and high-impact eventsMy mission: Speed the energy transition and build a more sustainable, resilient future for humanity.Ready to scale? Whether you\'re navigating regulatory complexity, optimizing project economics, or preparing for rapid growth in solar, storage, or cleantech, let\'s connect and explore how we can accelerate your success.

Experience

1. Podcast Host

   Clean Power Hour

   Feb 2017 — Present

   New episodes every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple and Youtube. The Clean Power Hour podcast, hosted by Tim Montague, is a dynamic platform exploring innovations in renewable energy. With a focus on accelerating the energy transition, the show covers topics ranging from solar PV and battery storage to wind energy. Through expert interviews and discussions on decarbonization strategies, the podcast offers valuable insights into current trends and future developments in the sustainable energy sector.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago

  Graduate coursework in psychology and business

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Master's degree, Forest Ecology

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Masters of Science , Ecology

• UC San Diego

  B.A., Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

• UC San Diego

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  M.S., Biology

  1990 — 1993