Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague sits down with Carl Moose, partner at Greenlight Energy Solutions, to explore how businesses and homeowners in the Midwest are transforming their biggest liability, their roof, into a profitable energy asset.

Carl, a former banker turned solar developer, reveals why Illinois has become one of the top 10 distributed generation markets in the US, despite not being known as a traditional "solar state." He breaks down the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) that created a 10-year runway of healthy renewable energy credits, making solar financially compelling for residential, commercial, and community solar projects.

Key insights you'll discover:
Why 50% of roofs need reconditioning before solar installation and how to overcome this major obstacle
The "airline fuel futures" strategy for locking in energy costs with solar
How space-age satellite technology is trickling down to make rooftop solar more efficient than ever
The three-part business case: turning liabilities into assets, fixing variable expenses, and leveraging federal/state incentives
Why net metering changes are driving the storage opportunity in Illinois
Real-world ROI scenarios showing 4-5 year payback periods with 15+ years of additional savings

Carl also shares the evolution of Greenlight Energy Solutions, from a traditional construction company to a full-service solar EPC, and explains their "BMW not Chevrolet" approach to quality components and installation.

Whether you're a facility owner looking to reduce operating costs, a solar professional seeking market insights, or simply curious about the energy transition happening in America's heartland, this episode delivers actionable intelligence on one of the country's hottest solar markets.

Connect with Carl Moose
LinkedIn: Carl Moose
Email: carl@greenlightenergy.solar
Website: Greenlink Energy Solutions

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00:00 Introduction
02:01 Introducing Carl Moose from Greenlight Energy Solutions
02:16 The Illinois Solar Market and Legislation
03:12 Carl Moose's Journey into Solar
04:56 Challenges and Solutions in Rooftop Solar
11:37 Monetizing Your Roof with Solar
15:10 The Future of Solar in the Midwest
15:43 The Role of Satellite Technology in Solar
23:27 Greenlight Energy Solutions: Company Overview
28:07 Explaining Solar Technology to Customers
31:15 Closing Remarks and Contact Information