Apr 25, 2022 | Podcast, Season 3
"Kinship and Environmental Justice" Season 3 • Episode 2 How do kinship and knowledge sovereignty impact our lives, and what roles do they play in advancing the Just Energy Transition? We sat down with Kyle Whyte, 2022 Energy Fair keynote speaker, Professor of...
Apr 11, 2022 | Podcast, Season 3
"The Indigenous Kitchen & Return of the Fair" Season 3 • Episode 1 In season three of the Rise Up podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain and inviting you into the world of MREA’s Annual Energy Fair. Designed to give you a sneak peek at the work that goes into hosting...
Nov 22, 2021 | Podcast, Season2
"Pay As You Save" Season 2 • Episode 7 What role does inclusive financing play in ensuring the transition to clean energy is accessible to all? We sat down with Holmes Hummel and Anthony Kinslow II from Clean Energy Works to find out. Holmes founded Clean Energy Works...
Oct 26, 2021 | Podcast, Season2
"Michigan Saves" Season 2 • Episode 6 How can innovative financing incentivize private investment and accelerate the transition to clean energy? We sat down with Mary Templeton to find out. Mary is President and CEO of Michigan Saves, a multimillion‐dollar nonprofit...
Sep 22, 2021 | Podcast, Season2
"Climate and Equitable Jobs Act" Season 2 • Episode 5 What happens when a strong coalition engages energy stakeholders and works tirelessly to chart an equitable renewable energy future in Illinois? We spoke with John Delurey to find out. As Senior Regional Director,...
Aug 19, 2021 | Podcast, Season2
"Energy Democracy" Season 2 • Episode 4 What does decentralized ownership of renewable energy really look like and why does it matter? We sat down with John Farrell to find out. John Farrell is a co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and directs the...
