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Candid conversations with the leaders shaping a more sustainable future. Hosted by Chad Reed, Gil Jenkins, Hilary Langer, and Guy Van Syckle.
E37: Building clean and equitable rural community power | Michelle Moore, CEO of Groundswell
In this episode, Hilary Langer speaks with Michelle Moore, CEO of the nonprofit Groundswell and author of the recently published book, “Rural Renaissance. Revitalizing America’s Hometowns Through Clean Power.” Michelle has spent her career advocating for equitable power. Her accomplishments range from delivering programs that cut energy use by $11 billion and led to the deployment of 3.2 Gigawatts of new renewable energy production while leading sustainability for the Obama Administration; to developing LEED into a globally recognized brand as Senior Vice President of USGBC.
Hilary and Michelle discuss the values that motivate her, why Groundswell is revitalizing rural areas, and how the Inflation Reduction Act will change America.
Links:
- Order “Rural Renaissance”
- Michelle Moore Bio
- Groundswell
- Michelle Moore on Twitter
- Inflation Reduction Act and DOE Loan Program
- Interface
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
- US Green Building Council
Episode recorded: November 9, 2022
