The Groundswell Podcast

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By: Nora Olagbaju

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.

Episode 15: Celebrating GGRF & the Road Ahead
#15
05/29/2024

Join Director of Fund Development Greg Brueck-Cassoli and Vice President of Market Development Dan Limbago as we speak about all things GGRF and looking ahead to the expansion of our work.


Episode 14: Celebrating Earth Month: Pioneering a Clean Energy Future
#14
04/23/2024

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/


Episode 13: Revitalizing Rural Communities Through SOUL
#13
03/27/2024

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/


Episode 12: Lived Experience, Legacy, and Restorative Justice
#12
02/28/2024

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


Episode 11: Community Solar and Customer Engagement
#11
02/22/2024

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


Episode 10: Data-Driven Solutions that Drive Transformative Change
#10
01/29/2024

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.


Episode 9: Year in Review with Groundswell CEO, Michelle Moore
#9
12/20/2023

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.


Episode 8: A Milestone for Sargent Memorial Church and DC Solar
#8
11/17/2023

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.


Episode 7: Bringing Hope to Life through Community Resilience
#7
10/25/2023

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.


Episode 6: Developing Equitable Community Solar Projects
#6
08/30/2023

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.


Episode 5: Community Resilience Hubs
#5
07/27/2023

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.


Episode 4: Energy Saving Tips & A Deep Dive into Energy Burden
#4
06/28/2023

Join Alicia Hill, our Associate Manager of Marketing and Communications as she share tips on how to save money and conserve energy as we go into the summer months and contextualizing energy burden.


Episode 3: Rita Campbell
#3
06/14/2023

We are joined by Rita Campbell, a member of our Subscriber Advisory Committee as she discusses her journey with community solar and advocacy.


Episode 2: Building Trust in Empowered (LMI) Communities
#2
06/14/2023

Join our subscriber management services team as they discuss building trust in the communities and looking ahead to the future of community solar projects.


Episode 1: Empowerment Temple
#1
05/03/2023

In this episode we travel to Empowerment Temple AME Church, the site of one of our Baltimore Resilience Hubs to speak with Rev. Robert Turner, Anthony Robinson, and Brother Mike Simmons. The conversation explores the convergence of energy resilience and economic empowerment, legacy in the movement, and hopes for the future.