Experts Only

Exploring the intersection of energy, finance, and innovation.

Experts Only is a news podcast hosted by CleanCapital, with 143 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  #141: Building Clean Energy in Rural America With ACE NY Executive Director Marguerite Wells

  Aug 11, 202627 min

  In this episode of Experts Only , Jon Powers sits down with Marguerite Wells, Executive Director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), to discuss the intersection of renewable energy, agriculture, and rural economic development. Drawing on her experience as a farmer, clean energy developer, and advocate, Marguerite explores community engagement, agrivoltaics, farmer choice, and what it takes to build clean energy projects that work for rural communities.

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  #140: Governor Tim Pawlenty on Building Bipartisan Support for America’s Solar Future

  Jul 14, 202627 min

  In Episode #140 of the Experts Only Podcast, host Jon Powers sits down with Governor Tim Pawlenty, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, to discuss the future of solar and storage in America. Governor Pawlenty shares how his experience in public service shaped his approach to energy policy, why bipartisan support is essential for durable progress, and how the solar industry can help address rising electricity demand, affordability, reliability, domestic manufacturing, and permitting reform. The conversation also explores how the industry can strengthen its message beyond Washington, build a broader political coalition, and better communicate solar’s role in meeting America’s growing energy needs. Governor Pawlenty closes by reflecting on his own career and the advice he would give his younger self: make room for courage, take risks, and think bigger.

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  #138: The Electricity Affordability Challenge with Allison Clements

  Apr 8, 202635 min

  How do we keep electricity affordable while meeting rising demand? In this episode of Experts Only, Jon Powers sits down with Allison Clements, former Commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, for a timely conversation on the growing electricity affordability challenge. They discuss what is driving higher power costs, how aging grid infrastructure and extreme weather are straining the system, and why the rapid growth of data centers is accelerating the need for solutions. Allison also shares insights from her time at FERC, including the importance of transmission planning, interconnection reform, and creating rules that allow new technologies to compete. The conversation also explores what states, regulators, and industry leaders can do now to improve reliability, expand capacity, and build a more efficient and affordable grid. This episode covers: - the root causes of the electricity affordability crisis - how data centers are changing grid planning and power demand - the role of transmission, storage, and distributed energy resources - where federal and state policy can move faster - what it will take to build a more reliable, affordable energy system Listen now to hear Allison’s perspective on one of the most important energy issues facing the country today.

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  #137: Abigail Ross Hopper on the Solar Decade and What Comes Next

  Mar 18, 202633 min

  Abigail Ross Hopper joins Experts Only for her final interview as CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association. In this conversation with Jon Powers, she reflects on nearly a decade leading SEIA through extraordinary growth, political turbulence, and the transformation of solar from a fast-rising technology into a central force in America’s energy future. Jon and Abby discuss the industry’s evolution over the past 10 years, from trade fights and policy uncertainty to the rise of domestic manufacturing, storage, and stronger political engagement across the clean energy sector. They also talk candidly about what the industry still needs to do to compete, communicate its value, and build lasting influence in Washington and beyond. It’s a thoughtful look back at one of the most consequential eras in solar—and a forward-looking conversation about what comes next.

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  # 136: Underwriting the Energy Transition: Why Insurance Matters for Clean Energy with Sara Kane

  Mar 5, 202634 min

  In this episode of Experts Only, host Jon Powers sits down with Sara Kane, Executive Vice President, Power & Renewables Practice Leader at CAC Group, part of The Baldwin Group. While insurance may not be the first thing people associate with climate solutions, it plays a critical role in enabling the growth of renewable energy. Sara shares how the insurance industry evaluates risk for solar, wind, and energy storage projects—and why that risk management is essential for financing and scaling clean energy infrastructure. Jon and Sara discuss the evolution of renewable energy insurance, how natural disasters and extreme weather are reshaping risk models, and why closer collaboration between insurers and developers is key to building more resilient energy systems. The conversation also explores Sara’s career path from studying environmental science at Duke and Yale to becoming one of the early underwriters in the renewable energy insurance market. Finally, Sara shares powerful stories from her volunteer work with GivePower, including recent projects bringing solar power and clean water to communities in Nepal, Kenya, and the Philippines. Topics covered include: - Why insurance is essential to financing renewable energy projects - How climate risk is reshaping the insurance industry - Lessons from underwriting early solar and wind projects - Building more resilient clean energy infrastructure - Expanding energy access through solar microgrids Thank you for listening!

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