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 Highlights

• BBB 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)

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• Vertical Solar Webinar - July 15, 2025 at 12pm Eastern
  • Featuring Helga Biernath (Sunzaun), Ian Skor (Sandbox Solar), Professor Majdi (UC Davis), John Langdon (Solar Saves Farms)
  • Registration: cleanpowerhour.com/events

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John Weaver: commercialsolarguy.com | [email protected] | 508-499-9786

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