BBB Bill Bombshell, What’s New With Solar And Batteries In 2025?

On our recent Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver tackle the complex implications of the recently passed "BBB bill" and its mixed impact on the solar industry. The hosts dive deep into the economic pressures facing the industry and much more.Episode HighlightsBBB Bill Impact on Solar Industry - Discussion of the "big, beautiful bill" and its mixed effects on renewable energy sectors (Story Link)US Copper Prices 138% Above Global - Domestic copper now costs more than double international prices (Story Link)Electricity Price Predictions - Experts anticipate rising energy costs for consumers due to trade policies (Story Link)California Becomes Solar State - Solar officially surpasses natural gas as #1 electricity source (33.9% vs 33.3%) (Story Link)US Solar Crosses 10% Threshold - Solar exceeded 10% of US electricity generation for first time in April 2025 (Story Link)Tesla Megapack Installation - John's company deploys first utility-scale battery on Massachusetts military base (Story Link)Clean Power Hour Merchandise - New construction safety gear added to online store (Buy Now)Upcoming EventsVertical Solar Webinar - July 15, 2025 at 12pm EasternFeaturing Helga Biernath (Sunzaun), Ian Skor (Sandbox Solar), Professor Majdi (UC Davis), John Langdon (Solar Saves Farms)Registration: cleanpowerhour.com/eventsContact InformationJohn Weaver: commercialsolarguy.com | [email protected] | 508-499-9786 Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email [email protected] Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: [email protected] Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America’s number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

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