Solar For All

18/08/2022

Justine Sanchez, a PV+Storage Curriculum Developer & Trainer at Solar Energy International (SEI), recounts her first encounter with solar, shares her experie...

18/03/2022

"It's a chance to have conversations, first of all, with dozens - hundreds- of neighbors. It's a chance to build trust together. And to practice democracy in running a member-owned cooperative - at the neighborhood level..." - Jonathan Welle, Celveland Owns

More about Cleveland Owns: https://www.clevelandowns.coop/

18/03/2022

What is racial capitalism? How is Cleveland Owns flipping the script on traditional modes of capitalism? And building up communities in the process? Take a listen to Episode number 20 with Organizer at Cleveland Owns, Jonathan Welle. You'll learn where these ideas meet clean energy and are in motion in our communities today...

Unlocking Collective Ownership for Community Led Solar Projects

08/03/2022

According to a 2018 Solar Energy Industries Association report, women in solar make up 26% of the workforce, compared to the US workforce overall, where they represent 47%. And when you look closely, women often make up even less of the engineering, design, and installation teams in solar companies.

Thanks to Amicus O&M Cooperative CEO Amanda Bybee for breaking down the figures.

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Find the full episode here: www.solarforall.show/amanda-bybee

08/03/2022

How do we get EVERYONE involved in complex topics that affect us ALL, like energy rate design?

We have to be honest about what it looks like now to advocate for change down the road... Find the full episode of Solar For All with Vote Solar Olivia Nedd speaking with host Geoff Greenfield at: www.solarforall.show

04/03/2022

Episode number 19 is out! Building a Solar Future that Includes Everyone, a conversation with Olivia Nedd, Policy Director, Access & Equity Program for Vote Solar.

In this episode, Geoff and Olivia discuss real examples from Olivia's work bringing clean energy conversations to people who haven't been invited to the table in the past.

In this episode Geoff and Olivia discuss real examples from Olivias work bringing clean energy conversations to people who haven't been invited to the table in the past.

01/03/2022

Thanks for spreading the word! An episode you don't want to miss...

Growing Positive Impacts Through Renewable Energy Deployment

23/02/2022

Great article in the Charleston Gazette-Mail by Solar Holler founder, CEO and Solar For All guest, Dan Conant.

"Since 2015, renewable energy has been the largest source of new energy generation built across our nation. In the past couple years, the renewable energy industry has just started to show its potential here in West Virginia.

In 2021, our team at Solar Holler built 25% of the state’s total solar capacity. And, we did it the right way, with union labor.

Here in Appalachia, our mountains and our muscle powered the rest of the country. Our energy electrified New York City, and turned iron into steel in Pittsburgh. If there’s one thing we do well, it’s energy. But, coal jobs are slowly fading..."

Since 2015, renewable energy has been the largest source of new energy generation built across our nation. In the past couple years, the renewable energy industry has just started to

21/02/2022

Now is your chance to learn more about Third Sun Solar CEO and co-founder Geoff Greenfield!

"...Now, If you think this is white-guy speak for “I really want to feel good about what I do for a living” well then you’re in for a treat because you and I both want to hear how Geoff rationalizes his privilege (hint: he’s very aware of and in touch w/it) and contextualizes the equity & diversity he says his company, Third Sun Solar, stands for. Third Sun Solar, a woman-owned and led company as well as a B-Corp, is an award-winning solar installation firm serving commercial, institutional, government and residential clients throughout the Midwest that Geoff founded in 2000 from his attic. It’s a company that has served the rural Ohio Appalachian (mainly coal-miner) communities surrounding his family for 2 decades helping wean them off fossil fuels..."

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We'd love if you'd leave us a 5 ⭐ rating & review and it's never been easier: www.ratethispodcast.com/suncast Merry Christmas! As a special bonus for these longer days, I decided to NOT break out this 100 minute episode into 2x50min episodes bc I believe you don’t need to be tricked into

18/02/2022

Welcome, Jason Carney, to the Solar For All podcast. In this episode, Geoff and Jason chat about Jason's policy experience, policy suggestions, and experience in the private sector as CEO and Owner of Energy Electives

They also tackle what's needed if companies want to bring diversity and inclusion. Spoiler alert: successful JEDI work can't be accomplished if it's done just to check a box.

What’s the secret? Companies have to want to succeed if they want people of color and women to thrive at their organization. In this episode, Jason provides suggestions for you to bring to your organization if you want to succeed in integrating non-traditional solar workers.

Listen Here: https://solarforall.show/podcast/jason-carney

16/02/2022

In 2021 the Third Sun Solar team launched the Solar for All podcast, hosted by founder and CEO Geoff Greenfield.

At the end of each show, Geoff asks guests for book recommendations. In Honor of Black History Month, we’ve highlighted a few books that have been recommended by guests on the show.

Who is on the podcast? Guests range from business leaders and policy advocates to the “boots on the roof” in the rapidly diversifying workforce of the clean energy sector.

Have you listened to the podcast? Each episode examines what is happening now on the front lines of change as we strive toward an inclusive and intersectional energy sector that works for all people.

https://thirdsunsolar.com/book-recommendations-in-honor-of-black-history-month/

In 2021 the Third Sun Solar team launched the Solar for All podcast, hosted by founder and CEO Geoff Greenfield. On the podcast, guests range from business leaders and policy advocates to the “boots on the roof” in the rapidly diversifying workforce of the clean energy sector. Each episode exami...

04/02/2022

Sandra first learned about climate change in 4th grade, and a passion for environmentalism was immediately sparked. Since that time, she's become a pioneer in the cleantech movement.

Sandra has founded multiple cleantech enterprises focusing on using the clean energy industry to grow positive impacts and advancements globally. Her intersectional approach at business in the clean energy industry embraces sustainability, gender empowerment, access, and regenerative economics.

Thank you to Sandra Kwak for being a guest on the Solar For All podcast and sharing your journey, passion, and motivations with us.

Listen to the full episode here: https://solarforall.show/podcast/sandra-kwak

Growing Positive Impacts Through Renewable Energy Deployment

02/02/2022

A lot of times we think of diversity as something that is separate and not how we ourselves (no matter who we are!) add to the diversity equation.

This & more in our most recent episode of the Solar for All podcast with GRID Alternative's Director of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity (EID), Irasema Garcia

19/01/2022

Excited to share this podcast with the world! In Episode number 16 of the Solar For All podcast, the Third Sun Solar LLC team had the pleasure of interviewing Irasema Garcia. Irasema currently works with GRID Alternatives , an international leader that makes solar technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. At GRID she is the Director of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity (EID) where she is working on an organization-wide EID strategy.

In this episode, Irasema describes GRID's work and key principles that underpin the way they move their work forward.

19/01/2022

Please welcome guest number 16 to our show ☀️ Irasema Garcia. Irasema serves as the Director of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at GRID Alternatives Have you heard of GRID? If you're interested in solar - or clean energy - this organization is a MUST to follow.

GRID's mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. And they do this through making solar technology and job training accessible to underserved communities.

BUT, it's not only THROUGH the work they do everyday that demonstrates their commitment to equity; it's the WAY they carry forward the work within the organization.

In this episode, Irasema describes GRID's work and key principles that guide their team to carry that work forward.

From the GRID Alternatives website: Under-resourced communities and communities of color disproportionately bear the burden of environmental injustice and climate change. The voices and leadership of economic and environmental justice communities are key to creating equitable and lasting solutions.

Listen here: https://solarforall.show/podcast/irasema-garcia

Guiding Organizational Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Work in the Clean Energy Industry

07/01/2022

Join us for this week's episode of Solar for All: justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in business, lessons learned over 30 years with Ralph Jacobson.

Ralph is the chief innovation officer at Impact Power Solutions - IPS, founded in 1991.

In this episode, Ralph explores the experiences he's had building a diverse clean energy company, developing innovative funding structures to bring solar to the Red Lake Tribal Nation, and all the lessons learned along the way.

07/01/2022

Join us for this week's episode of Solar for All: justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in business, lessons learned over 30 years with Ralph Jacobson.

Ralph is the chief innovation officer at Impact Power Solutions - IPS, founded in 1991.

In this episode, Ralph explores the experiences he's had building a diverse clean energy company, developing innovative funding structures to bring solar to the Red Lake Tribal Nation, and all the lessons learned along the way.

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in business, lessons learned over 30 years

04/01/2022

A New Deal that Works for Us: Now is the time to come together and reimagine a 21st century economy for the Ohio Valley that's good for workers, communities, and the environment.

15/12/2021

Check out the newest episode of Solar For All: Founding and Leading a Women-Owned Solar Construction Company

In this episode Emilie O'Leary of Sunshine Solar, LLC discusses the foundation of the business from founding all the way up to her modern day work ethos. Providing meaningful careers opportunities is central to her passion. Emilie shares stories of her experience as a founder in the rapidly expanding solar construction industry.

08/12/2021

Have you had a chance to listen to the newest podcast release? In this Episode, President and Founder of NuLife Power Services Cesar Barbosa shares his career journey - from technical school student to aspiring technician, all the way to Entrepreneur. With the energy transition upon us, Cesar gives ideas for inspiring the next generation of individuals who will be employed in the booming clean energy industry.

01/12/2021

The ability to influence others... using our strengths to motivate and inspire others is a central theme in this new podcast episode of Solar For All with NuLife Power Services Cesar Barbosa

01/12/2021

01/12/2021

The ability to influence others... using our strengths to motivate and inspire others is a central theme in our most recent podcast episode with Founder and President Cesar Barbosa

17/11/2021

Hot off the press! In this episode, Kelsey Misbrener and Geoff discuss JEDI work Kelsey has seen through her work as Senior Editor at Solar Power World

From innovative scholarship programs for women and non-binary folks to finding mentorship in the industry to highlighting installers who embrace difference - this episode is packed with stories & inspiration for anyone interested in the solar industry!

Highlighting Diversity; The Words and Stories We Choose

03/11/2021

Tune in for Episode number 11! In this episode, Geoff talks with Amanda Woodrum of Policy Matters Ohio about her organizing work with ReImagine Appalachia. Incorporating voices from around the region, Reimagine Appalachia has built a blueprint that lays a way to a 21st century Appalachia.

www.solarforall.show/podcast/amanda-woodrum

Ideas Behind the Blueprint, Reimagining Appalachia

27/10/2021

Why the Build Back Better plan has backers in coal country.

26/10/2021

Join Geoff and Laura for a conversation about finding and creating meaningful work in the solar industry. Listen to the full show here www.solarforall.show or on your podcast streaming app of choice!

20/10/2021

From corporate engineer to non-profit construction manager – Laura’s experience is far-reaching. Join Geoff and Laura for a conversation about finding and creating meaningful work in the solar industry and about GRID Alternatives , where Laura currently works. At GRID Alternatives, Laura trains folks to be successful in the industry, all while providing solar at no cost to homeowners.

The show can be streamed VIA the link below, or on any of your favorite podcast streaming platforms!

The itinerant solar geek. Laura fell in love with photovoltaics at 16 when she saw her first Casio solar calculator.

13/10/2021

08/10/2021

Talking about federal policy + economy + supporting workers in the shift to a clean energy economy on this weeks podcast with Gilbert Michaud, Ph. D.
Check out the full podcast: www.solarforall.show