The Groundswell Podcast

Hosted by Nora Olagbaju

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The Groundswell podcast highlights and amplifies the voices of the communities we serve. The episodes will explore our various program areas. The Groundswell podcast honors the legacy within the movement while looking ahead to sustainable and equitable energy futures for all.

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April 23, 202435 min

Episode 14: Celebrating Earth Month: Pioneering a Clean Energy Future

Join Vice President of Energy Programs David Wright and Brad Boston, Founder and President of Suncatch Energy as we discuss sustainability, clean energy development, and forging a path for the next generation. Resources mentioned in episode: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/how-does-solar-work https://www.nrel.gov/research/re-solar.html https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Clean-Energy-Siting-Resources/Solar-Guidebook https://www.seia.org/solar-industry-research-data https://lift.groundswell.org/

March 27, 202425 min

Episode 13: Revitalizing Rural Communities Through SOUL

Join Leon Childs, community engagement associate as we discuss revitalizing rural communities through our SOUL™ program, and what community engagement means to him. Learn more about SOUL: https://groundswell.org/save-with-soul/projects/

February 28, 202429 min

Episode 12: Lived Experience, Legacy, and Restorative Justice

Join Dr. Erica Holloman-Hill CEO of Ayika Solutions, as she speaks on her journey into the environmental justice movement through her education, lived experience, and ordered steps. Learn about the importance of holistic data collection methods, and the thriving Atlanta clean energy ecosystem. Learn more about Ayika solutions: https://www.ayikasolutions.com

February 22, 202420 min

Episode 11: Community Solar and Customer Engagement

Join Rashad Williams, Director of Subscriber Services at Groundswell as we dive into the SharePower model, customer engagement, and community resources. Learn more about SharePower here: https://sharepower.groundswell.org/ Frequently Asked Questions Youtube Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLNn5XqwM2X_dlEf65wK-gJJ30he58saC&si=QGzHMjWCskEzZhxH Get in touch with our subscriber management team with any questions at: customerservice@groundswell.org

January 29, 202426 min

Episode 10: Data-Driven Solutions that Drive Transformative Change

Join Vice President of Data Science, Dr. Elvis Moleka as he explains the meaning behind the data, key takeaways from his research, and the importance of centering people in our research and solutions.

December 20, 202326 min

Episode 9: Year in Review with Groundswell CEO, Michelle Moore

Join Groundswell CEO and author of Rural Renaissance: Revitalizing America's Hometowns through Clean Power, Michelle Moore, as she reflects in gratitude on this year for Groundswell.

November 17, 202321 min

Episode 8: A Milestone for Sargent Memorial Church and DC Solar

Join Reverend Jaun Guthrie, pastor of Sargent Presbyterian Memorial Church in DC as he discusses the development of the community solar array at his church, his faith, and commitment to the community.

October 25, 202322 min

Episode 7: Bringing Hope to Life through Community Resilience

Join Pastor Billy Humphrey, Founder & Executive Director of City of Refuge Baltimore as he discusses bringing transformative change to his Baltimore community one family at a time - and how the Inflation Reduction Act is helping them to continue their mission.

August 30, 202328 min

Episode 6: Developing Equitable Community Solar Projects

Join Marta Monti, Director of Project Development as she discusses how her lived experiences influence her people-centered project development, bringing clean energy futures to her home in the midwest and beyond.

July 27, 202325 min

Episode 5: Community Resilience Hubs

Join Tiffani Lawson, Groundswell's Resiliency Program Manager for a discussion on the importance of community resilience hubs and her journey into the clean energy field.