Aurthor: US DOE EERE Staff 9/4/2024 EERE
Solar Energy Technologies Office
The Equitable Solar Communities of Practice is hosting a series of webinars this fall. These webinars will explore the best practices and lessons learned from the each of the five communities of practice. Members of the lead organizations will share their insights on the challenges and opportunities associated with scaling equitable solar across the United States. Click on the session titles below to register.
Equitable Solar Communities of Practice Webinars:
Date: Wednesday, September 25 from 3-4 p.m. ET
Moderator: Bruno Estrada, Contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Energy
Presenter: Kenzie Luterbach, Midwest Renewable Energy Association
This presentation will cover topics related to ensuring that solar jobs are accessible to workers from all backgrounds, provide prevailing wages and benefits, and offer pathways for union membership.
Date: Tuesday, October 8 from 3-4 p.m. ET
Moderator: Alexandria Robins, Contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Energy
Presenter: Marriele Mango, Clean Energy Group
This presentation will cover topics related to supporting household- and community-level resilience, grid strengthening and grid-level resilience, and improved health outcomes through reduced or shortened power outages.
Date: Thursday, October 17 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Moderator: Kimberly Shields, U.S. Department of Energy
Presenter: Zo Mpofu, Solar United Neighbors
This presentation will cover topics related to contract terms that support strong consumer protections, availability of financial products to support installation and participation among households, and inclusive outreach.
Date: Wednesday, October 23 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Moderator: Emily Stiever, Contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Energy
Presenter: Sachiko Graber, Cooperative Energy Futures
This presentation will cover topics related to opportunities for community ownership, community benefits agreements, workforce development, authentic community engagement, entrepreneurship, and increased support for local-, small-, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
Date: Wednesday, October 30 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Moderator: Phil Aroneanu, Contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Energy
Presenter: Vero Bourg-Meyer, Clean Energy States Alliance
This webinar will explore topics related to providing guaranteed household savings and wealth building opportunities. Other benefits will also be discussed, such as tenant benefits provided to building residents in master-metered buildings.
For questions, please contact community.solar@ee.doe.gov.