What do Fortune 500 call centers, paintball, and 20MW solar installs have in common?

Daniel Wier.

In this episode of Off the Grid on the Record, I sit down with Daniel Wier, founder and CEO of Commonwealth Solar, to unpack how a Kentucky-based installer is reshaping the clean energy conversation with ethics, transparency, and a whole lot of grit.

We dive into:

• Daniel’s journey from high-paid tech roles to off-grid solar
• Why most solar companies fail their customers (and what to do instead)
• His unique apprenticeship model and local-first hiring strategy
• Navigating rapid business growth without compromising values
• How policy, education, and community investment all intersect in clean energy

Daniel’s not just building a business—he’s setting a new standard for what cle ...