Jackie Conover, Community Solar, New Jersey
“I just think it’s a matter of educating people. I think people see solar and their eyes glaze over, especially if they live in an apartment or condo. The idea that you’re participating in a collective effort to improve our energy grid is really appealing.”
Mattie Montalvo, Community Solar, New Jersey
“Solar energy sustains all life. It empowers and grounds us as a solid advocate on Earth’s behalf.”
Grace Stanke, Nuclear Energy, Delaware
“I wish more people realized we need nuclear plus renewables. We need a diverse energy portfolio in order to maintain reliability, accessibility, and a carbon emissions free grid.”
Devin Hampton, Green Tech, D.C.
“Energy touches all parts of our lives. And for the first time in history, we are able to access it without the negative impacts of burning fossil fuels. Making it more affordable and equitable. It not only makes sense for our planet, but for our pocketbooks as well.”
Jade Garrett, Solar, Virginia
“Clean energy is where there is more opportunity to make equitable jobs open to all.”
Gabrielle Finan, Nuclear Energy, Virginia
“Technology with Small Modular Reactors is growing, and these plants have incredible economic potential to stimulate struggling coal communities, all while producing no direct emissions. Clean energy seems like the obvious choice, economically and environmentally.”
Meghan Milo, Solar, Virginia
“Clean energy is reducing our carbon footprint, stabilizing energy rates for our schools, and diversifying and modernizing our energy resources. I have seen first-hand how clean energy projects can create new opportunities for workforce development and bring pride to communities. ”
Adam Powers, Green Gentailer, Maryland
“One common misconception about clean energy, and climate action generally, is that it either takes heroic individual decisions OR mass collective direct action. However, these two aren’t at odds at all! The opposite, actually — they’re deeply related. When you take climate action, say you choose clean energy, by sharing that choice with others you will inspire more in your circles of friends, family, and neighbors to make the switch, too.”
Rex Young, Battery Storage, North Carolina
“I do wish folks better appreciated the permitting challenges besetting clean energy industries. Often “permitting reform” is confused with rubber stamping fossil fuel projects, but many state and local regulations are stifling the clean energy transition as well.”
LaTisha Phillips, Solar, Virginia
“I wish more people understood he importance of engaging with local governments and communities, it’s essential to the success of the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.”