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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.

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 keynote speakers Bob Blake and John Farrell. Bob Blake is the founder and CEO of Solar Bear, as well as the executive director of the non-profit...

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Episode Archive
Michigan Saves – Featuring Mary Templeton
How can innovative financing incentivize private investment and accelerate the transition to clean energy? We sat down with Mary Templeton...
Climate and Equitable Jobs Act – Featuring John Delurey
What happens when a strong coalition engages energy stakeholders and works tirelessly to chart an equitable renewable energy future in...
Energy Democracy – Featuring John Farrell
What does decentralized ownership of renewable energy really look like and why does it matter? We sat down with John Farrell to find out....
Get People Moving – Featuring Robert Blake
What can American's energy future look like with the country's 573 Tribal Nations taking a leadership role in renewable energy? We sat...
Back in the Game – Featuring Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes
What happens when a state task force spends the better part of a year developing policy recommendations focused on mitigating and adapting...
Think Like a Planet – Featuring Lawrence University’s Marcia Bjornerud
What can a deeper appreciation of the Earth’s physical structure and natural processes lend to our understanding of the problems we face...
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