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Today on the Clean Power Hour we are joined by John Horton, CEO of CPower as we dive into the world of customer-powered grids and explore the potential of distributed energy resources. CPower is the national leader in distributed energy resource monetization. They are a virtual power plant and act as the bridge between the grid needs and the customer capabilities.
For the last 25 years, John Horton has been the executive manager of various companies in various industries. In 2012, he joined Comverge, a predecessor company of CPower and then became the CEO of CPower in 2014.
But what exactly are distributed energy resources? Today John joins Tim Montague to discuss the inner workings of CPower, shedding light on their mission, their clientele, and the pivotal role they play in the clean energy landscape.
In this episode, we demystify the concept of distributed energy and learn how CPower expertly harnesses its power, seamlessly integrating it back into the grid when it's needed most. Discover the innovative techniques and technologies they employ to maximize the benefits of distributed energy resources.
But that's not all – we also delve into the significance of companies like CPower, which offer distributed energy resources to other clean energy businesses. Learn about the immense value they bring to the table, fostering collaboration and propelling the growth of the entire clean energy sector.
If you're passionate about clean power, sustainability, and the future of our planet, this episode is a must-watch. Listen in to uncover the secrets behind customer-powered grids, and how you can be part of this process too.
Tune in to this captivating conversation between Tim Montague and John Horton.
KeyTakeaways
1. John Horton’s journey to the Clean Energy Industry
2. Exploring the Mission and Clientele of CPower
3. How distributed energy works
4. CPower's Role in Adding Value to the Grid
5. The Value of Companies like CPower in the Clean Energy Ecosystem
6. The Potential of a Customer-Powered Grid
https://cpowerenergy.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndhorton/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpower-corp/
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00:00 - 00:35 CPS America
00:35 - 01:07 Open
01:07 - 01:35 Clean Power Hour Intro
01:35 - 01:52 Introduction
01:52 - 03:40 Who is John Horton and How did he get interested in Clean Energy
03:40 - 04:12 Denowatts
04:12 - 07:12 What is CPower
07:12 - 12:42 What does CPower do
12:42 - 16:22 Who are CPower's Clientele
16:22 - 19:52 How does someone gets connected to CPower
19:52 - 22:04 CPower's Success Stories
22:04 - 22:40 CPS America
23:35 - 29:19 More About CPower
29:19 - 34:03 Value of CPower to Utilities
34:03 - 36:18 Response CPower has received from Utilities Customers
36:18 - 37:45 United Nations 24/7 carbon free energy compact and how CPower fits into ti
37:45 - 40:00 What Clean Energy Professionals Should be on the Look out for
40:00 - 40:31 Denowatts
40:31 - 41:03 Closing Remarks
41:03 - 41:38 CPS America
