In this episode, Clint sits down with Dan Conant, the CEO and founder of Solar Hauler, the largest developer and installer of solar projects in central Appalachia. Dan shares his inspiring journey of building a solar industry from scratch in coal country, focusing on West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome00:21 - What is Solar Hauler?01:20 - Impact of Solar on Communities02:03 - West Virginia's Energy Legacy02:44 - State Support for Solar Companies03:57 - Utility Prices and Public Sentiment04:34 - A Day in the Life of a CEO06:00 - Virtual Power Plant and Crowdfunding Innovation09:24 - Leadership Lessons11:00 - Revitalizing West Virginia13:48 - Decline of Coal Industry and Population15:58 - Combating Brain Drain with Internships18:42 - Reading Recommendations19:31 - Economic Outlook for 202522:51 - AI and Power Needs25:44 - The Importance of Giving Chances27:39 - Closing Remarks

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