ALL EPISODES
About the Podcast
The Rise Up podcast brings real-time, relevant energy and policy information to Midwest stakeholders. Episodes share opinions, recent news, engaging interviews, relevant resources, strategies, Midwest success stories, and actions you can take.
Featured Episode
Contact: info@midwestrenew.org
About MREA: midwestrenew.org
New podcast episodes will be published here and to streaming services as available.
Subscribe to the Rise Up Podcast Newsletter, and get the latest episodes sent to your inbox!
Season 5
Rise Up Podcast Season 5 Episode 12 — Solar In Minnesota and a Must-Attend Conference
Solar In Minnesota and a Must-Attend ConferenceSubscribe:Host:Nick...
Rise Up Podcast Season 5 Episode 11 — Fronius GEN24 Inverter and Roadshow
Fronius GEN24 Inverter and RoadshowSubscribe:Host:Nick Hylla, MREA...
Rise Up Podcast Season 5 Episode 10 — E-Bikes
E-BikesSubscribe:Host:Nick Hylla, MREA Executive...
Season 4
Season 4 – Rise Up Live
RISE UP LIVE - at The Energy Fair June 2023 Subscribe:Host:Nick...
Season 4 – Episode 11
Voice of the People Subscribe:Host:Nick Hylla, MREA Executive...
Season 4 Episode 10 – Energy Justice in Minneapolis
Energy Justice in Minneapolis Subscribe:Host:Nick Hylla, MREA...
Season 3
2022 Energy Fair Workshops Preview – Feat. Voices of The Just Energy Transition
Rise Up’s season 3 finale is a special episode highlighting some of the great speakers and...
Tribal Power Utilities – Feat. Robert Blake, John Farrell, & Ellen Barlas
On this episode of the Rise Up podcast, we feature a double interview with 2022 Energy Fair...
Soulardarity & Community Solar
When the streetlights were removed from their community, Shimekia Nichols and her fellow citizens...
Season 2
Pay As You Save® – Feat. Drs. Holmes Hummel & Anthony Kinslow II
What role does inclusive financing play in ensuring the transition to clean energy is accessible...
Michigan Saves – Featuring Mary Templeton
How can innovative financing incentivize private investment and accelerate the transition to clean...
Climate and Equitable Jobs Act – Featuring John Delurey
What happens when a strong coalition engages energy stakeholders and works tirelessly to chart an...
Season 1 Episodes
Energy Equity – Featuring NAACP’s Denise Abdul-Rahman
How do we achieve a more equitable energy economy? If you ask Denise Abdul-Rahman with the NAACP,...
Beyond Coal – Featuring Sierra Club’s Laura Lane & Ryan Hidden
Did you know that uneconomical coal plants in the Midwest are costing you, the ratepayer, millions...
Local Energy Influence – Featuring SOPEC’s Mathew Roberts
How can your community gain influence over how your energy dollars are spent? It’s not easy. In...