Local Energy Influence
Episode 5 of the Rise Up podcast, hosted by the MREA, titled "Local Energy Influence " was published on September 29, 2020 and runs 57 minutes.
September 29, 2020 ·57m · Rise Up
Summary
How can your community gain influence over how your energy dollars are spent? It’s not easy. In this episode, we discuss how jurisdictions are harnessing their economic and political power to get more local, clean energy. We speak to Mathew Roberts from the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC) about how the regional council of governments is making energy decisions locally. For the most immersive listening experience, where can view the resources we discuss and learn more while you listen, listen to the episode through https://riseupmidwest.org/local-energy-influence/.
Episode Description
How can your community gain influence over how your energy dollars are spent? Itβs not easy.
In this episode, we discuss how jurisdictions are harnessing their economic and political power to get more local, clean energy. We speak to Mathew Roberts from the Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC) about how the regional council of governments is making energy decisions locally.
For the most immersive listening experience, where can view the resources we discuss and learn more while you listen, listen to the episode through https://riseupmidwest.org/local-energy-influence/.
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