A Customer Powered Grid with John Horton, CPower | Ep150

Please take our listener survey:  https://forms.gle/qoSVnCWCoLi142PBAToday 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. KeyTakeawaysJohn Horton’s Journey to the Clean Energy IndustryExploring the Mission and Clientele of CPowerHow distributed energy worksThe Value of Companies like CPower in the Clean Energy EcosystemThe Potential of a Customer-Powered GridCPowerConnect with John Horton 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] 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