Jon Powers | Co-Founder and President of CleanCapital

The clean energy marketplace is constantly evolving, with new challenges and opportunities coming into focus every day. Innovative strategies for financing solar and storage projects are critical for the industry’s ability to meet its goals. Jon Powers, Co-Founder and President of CleanCapital and former White House Federal Chief Sustainability Officer, foresaw all of this nearly a decade ago and went to work on what he could do about it. 

Jon joins hosts Stephanie Bosh and Colin Silver in this episode of Good Energy to discuss the creation of CleanCapital in 2015 and its aim to lower capital costs and increase efficiency in the clean energy sector by utilizing a fintech platform. Today, Jon’s company manages solar projects from the East Coast to Alaska. 

Collaboration, diversity, and creativity: these are the key factors for success in the clean energy business, according to Jon. Innovation—not just for today but for the future—is crucial to create a broader approach to clean energy that includes more than just solar panels and electric cars. 

From politics to leadership to storytelling, Jon shares his path to success and how the industry can come together to shape a future for clean energy that protects what we’ve achieved so far and pushes for even more progress. 

From in-depth interviews with industry leaders to insightful discussions on the rapid growth of solar and storage in the United States, Good Energy connects you with the heartbeat of the solar industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the future of energy, tune in to stay informed and inspired about the bright future of solar. Listen to full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.