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Experts Only

CleanCapital
Solar Energy
United States
Cleancapital
Inflation Reduction Act
Investment Finance
Energy Policy
Brattle Group
Renewables
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Finance
Data Centers
Electricity Affordability
Washington, D.C.

Exploring the intersection of energy, finance, and innovation.

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In this episode of Experts Only, host Jon Powers sits down with Laura Lightbody of The Pew Charitable Trusts to discuss how distributed energy resources can help shape a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable power system.

Laura shares her unex... more

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 ... more

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, a... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Allison Clements
Former Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FERC
Episode: #138: The Electricity Affordability Challenge with Allison Clements
Abby Hopper
CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Episode: #137: Abigail Ross Hopper on the Solar Decade and What Comes Next
Sara Kane
Executive at CAC Group (Baldwin Group) and renewable energy insurance expert
CAC Group / Baldwin Group
Episode: # 136: Underwriting the Energy Transition: Why Insurance Matters for Clean Energy with Sara Kane
Jennifer Granholm
Former governor of Michigan and former secretary of energy
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy
Episode: # 135: Understand The Battle over Energy Affordability with the former Secretary of Energy
Thomas Byrne
CEO and co-founder of CleanCapital
CleanCapital
Episode: #134: Ten Years of CleanCapital with Thomas Byrne

Host

Jon Powers
Host of Experts Only, affiliated with Clean Capital

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Great show!

    This is a quality podcast, ranking high amongst the climate podcasts I follow. I got started with #104 with Jigar Shah. Not to be missed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tarzan 2018
    United States4 years ago
  • Engaging & Fun

    I always enjoy my time listening to Experts Only. Host Jon Powers makes keeping up with clean energy policy fun! Broad range of knowledgeable guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SolarNicholas
    United States4 years ago
  • Thanks Jon!

    This host does a great job bringing guests to his audience that focus on all aspects of everyday technology. Quality production, keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshill:)
    United States5 years ago
  • Great show!

    The host of the Experts Only podcast highlights all aspects of energy, innovation and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • Insightful and heart warming

    It is interesting to meet masterminds of the clean energy sector. The conversation provides both insights on the intricacies involved, and hope for our future. It feels good to know that so many great people are working to make clean energy more efficient, effective, and affordable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobby Wes
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise accessible, insightful discussions on energy, finance, and policy.
Production quality and pacing are strong, with practical takeaways for professionals.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and knowledgeable.

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#134: Ten Years of CleanCapital with Thomas Byrne
Q: What was your inspiration back when you first built the slide deck for the company?
The founders describe a drive to create an entrepreneurial venture in clean energy, motivated by a desire for autonomy, culture, and a sustainable workplace, which set the foundation for how they approached growth and partnership.
#137: Abigail Ross Hopper on the Solar Decade and What Comes Next
Q: Could you talk for a second about what you're doing and why this job interests you?
Abby explains her background in energy policy and ocean energy management, the appeal of the SEIA leadership role, and how early career experiences framed her approach to industry growth and policy leadership.
#138: The Electricity Affordability Challenge with Allison Clements
Q: Looking ahead to the next decade, what changes would you prioritize to make electricity more affordable while supporting growth like data centers and electrification?
Priorities include accelerating near-term tech-enabled solutions (AI, distributed energy resources), continuing robust transmission planning at a national scale, and designing policies that let smaller, faster projects contribute to reliability and lower bills while ensuring the benefits are widely shared.
#138: The Electricity Affordability Challenge with Allison Clements
Q: What were the biggest structural challenges at FERC regarding interconnection, and how did Order 2023 address them?
Interconnection had ballooned as more resources sought to connect, and the old rules couldn't handle the scale. Order 2023 set a new baseline of best practices that streamlined the process and reduced bottlenecks so more projects could come online.
#138: The Electricity Affordability Challenge with Allison Clements
Q: Can you describe what the experience of being confirmed as a commissioner looked like and what you hoped to accomplish at FERC?
The process was highly political and extended over many months, but once in, the focus was on practical grid improvements: making rules fair, advancing regional and transmission planning, and creating a predictable framework for diverse resources to participate in the market.

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What is Experts Only about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners tune in to understand how energy policy, regulation, and finance intersect with clean energy deployment. Episodes frequently cover grid modernization, policy tools, industry finance, and real-world implications for consumers and businesses, with guest experts ranging from regulators and industry associations to company leaders in clean capital and risk management. The show is noted for accessible explanations of complex policy and market dynamics, practical anecdotes from the energy sector, and a strong emphasis on affordability, reliability, and growth in renewables and related technologies. It often features leadership perspectives, policy milestones, and underwriting or investment insights that help listeners interpret how chan... more

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