Faces of Clean Energy

We're American clean energy workers. 🇺🇸

[Solar United Neighbors @SolarNeighbors]

Why are #Americans’ #electric and #gas bills skyrocketing?

A new @Harpers investigation written by @npbowlin shows how regulators across the US are failing #customers while protecting utility #profits.

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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“I am passionate about solar power and always thought energy independence was a cool technology that more people should take advantage of.” - Sam Morgan, Southern Energy Management

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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

These Indigenous leaders are fighting for energy independence, jobs and local control.

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“So much of what drives cost and grid peak has to do with something that someone needs to be safe and comfortable....we would never really be able to solve this problem for the utility unless we had a technology that could address comfort.” -Tanya Barham, Community Energy Labs

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“I believe in an ‘all and above’ approach to energy and supporting growth of renewables while balancing the transition from traditional energy.” -Robert Latimer, Right Way Land & Compliance

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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“Our communities need flexible, place-based solutions that respect Indigenous knowledge, support Tribal self-determination, and are grounded in the realities of rural life.” - Tashina Duttle, DeerStone Consulting

Read Tashina’s story here ➡️ https://t.co/8CrGSNueSi

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“We need more workforce participation, especially from new entrants. Clean energy jobs are essential to building a resilient, skilled workforce.” - Cornelio Martez, Maize Mechanical

📖Read Cornelio’s story https://t.co/9DDzAduOZW

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“One guy once told me it’s so windy out here because of the giant fans we put up but that’s not true. Turbines work like a gas generator — but instead of using gas as fuel, they use wind.” -Joshua Sisneros, @Vestas

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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“I wouldn’t even have this job if it wasn’t for their apprenticeship program. They actually pay you while you’re learning, and then they hired me on after ten months.” - Bryanna Valencia, Vestas

📖Read Bryanna’s story https://t.co/LMnCQz4ue2

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“Our commitment as Christians is to care for God’s creation. And it saved us money.” -Reverend Bill Utke, Desert Garden United Church of Christ

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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“Solar is an industry that saves lives and improves quality of life by abating outages and high power prices.” - Javier Rúa, @SESA_PR

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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“Coming into this job, I thought it was all about reaching homeowners and consumers. & then it completely became: Oh no, it’s all about reaching the workforce & contractors & community champions.” - Emily Richardson, Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas

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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“For construction workers, project certainty means paychecks, health care, and the ability to provide for their families. The real-world consequences of this stop work order are lost jobs, missed mortgage payments, and broken promises.” – Patrick Crowley, Rhode Island AFL-CIO

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

"@evgonetwork gives me peace of mind, because I know that I can rely on their stations to be up and running."

- Shante Walker, Founder and CEO, @FoundationNiles

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

"I have been looking for something to solve my ever increasing power bill and offset tax liability. And that’s how I ended up coming across solar." - Adam Schaller

📖Read Adam’s story https://t.co/9q2vROpNYz

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“I wish more people knew how logical, practical, and critical it is to deploy clean energy now if we want a livable world for future generations.” — Hi Howard

📖Read Hi's story https://t.co/OYdCh3bgXg

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“Today I remain concerned about the politicization of clean, domestic energy. But I am always optimistic about this industry’s ability to drive down the cost curves.” - John Williams, Founder, Scoville Public Relations

➡️. See John’s recent projects
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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“We are at a major, major inflection point with respect to energy and national security...it is an astonishing time to be involved in this grand effort to put as much power on the grid as possible.” - Rob Anders, Director of Development, @EDPRenewables

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[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“Some folks don’t really like solar… but a couple neighbors were amazed that they can’t really even tell the panels are there.” -Anne Mills, Solar Homeowner, @SolarNeighbors

Read Anne’s story here ➡️ https://t.co/FQmZjCOSXs

[Faces of Clean Energy @ce4aef]

“It’s terrifying when you see and read how much electric costs are supposed to go up. How do you maintain whatever you’re already working on with a stretched-thin budget?” - Breana Bowen, Executive Director, Cabell County Library System

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