Faces of Clean Energy
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We're American clean energy workers. 🇺🇸
“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
https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/sam-morgan/
https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/sam-morgan/
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“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
https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/sam-morgan/
https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/sam-morgan/
These Indigenous leaders are fighting for energy independence, jobs and local control.
November 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
These Indigenous leaders are fighting for energy independence, jobs and local control.
“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
November 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“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
“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
📖 https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/robert-latimer/
📖 https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/robert-latimer/
October 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“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
📖 https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/robert-latimer/
📖 https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/robert-latimer/
“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
Tashina’s story ➡️ https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/tashina-duttle/
Tashina’s story ➡️ https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/tashina-duttle/
October 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
“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
Tashina’s story ➡️ https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/tashina-duttle/
Tashina’s story ➡️ https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/tashina-duttle/
“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
facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/joshua-sisneros/
facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/joshua-sisneros/
October 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“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
facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/joshua-sisneros/
facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/joshua-sisneros/
“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://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/bryanna-valencia/
📖Read Bryanna’s story https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/bryanna-valencia/
September 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
“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://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/bryanna-valencia/
📖Read Bryanna’s story https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/bryanna-valencia/
“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
📖 https://facesofcleanenergy.org/ce-at-work-post/faith-finances-and-the-future-a-churchs-journey-to-clean-energy/
📖 https://facesofcleanenergy.org/ce-at-work-post/faith-finances-and-the-future-a-churchs-journey-to-clean-energy/
September 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“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
📖 https://facesofcleanenergy.org/ce-at-work-post/faith-finances-and-the-future-a-churchs-journey-to-clean-energy/
📖 https://facesofcleanenergy.org/ce-at-work-post/faith-finances-and-the-future-a-churchs-journey-to-clean-energy/
“Solar is an industry that saves lives and improves quality of life by abating outages and high power prices.” - Javier Rúa, Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA)
📖 Read Javier’s story https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/javier-rua/
📖 Read Javier’s story https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/javier-rua/
September 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
“Solar is an industry that saves lives and improves quality of life by abating outages and high power prices.” - Javier Rúa, Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA)
📖 Read Javier’s story https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/javier-rua/
📖 Read Javier’s story https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/javier-rua/
“Into this job, I thought it was all about reaching homeowners and consumers. & then it completely became...reaching the workforce & contractors & community champions.” – Emily Richardson, Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas
https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/emily-richardson/
https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/emily-richardson/
September 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“Into this job, I thought it was all about reaching homeowners and consumers. & then it completely became...reaching the workforce & contractors & community champions.” – Emily Richardson, Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas
https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/emily-richardson/
https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/emily-richardson/
“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, @riaflcio.bsky.social
– Patrick Crowley, @riaflcio.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“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, @riaflcio.bsky.social
– Patrick Crowley, @riaflcio.bsky.social
"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://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/adam-schaller/
📖Read Adam’s story https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/adam-schaller/
August 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"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://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/adam-schaller/
📖Read Adam’s story https://facesofcleanenergy.org/face-of-clean-energy/adam-schaller/
"We've had crew leads that started with zero experience, and in a year, year and a half, they're running a crew so it's really a place you can grow quick." - Nicholas Kleinertz, Branch Manager, Freedom Forever
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May 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"We've had crew leads that started with zero experience, and in a year, year and a half, they're running a crew so it's really a place you can grow quick." - Nicholas Kleinertz, Branch Manager, Freedom Forever
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We work in clean energy to build something real—for our future, our families, our country. 🇺🇸
Meet the people behind the progress. Then join us April 30 at the National Job Fair in DC.
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Meet the people behind the progress. Then join us April 30 at the National Job Fair in DC.
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April 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We work in clean energy to build something real—for our future, our families, our country. 🇺🇸
Meet the people behind the progress. Then join us April 30 at the National Job Fair in DC.
🎟 RSVP: lu.ma/hwpprbte
🏢 Booths: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Meet the people behind the progress. Then join us April 30 at the National Job Fair in DC.
🎟 RSVP: lu.ma/hwpprbte
🏢 Booths: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
"Whether human caused or naturally driven, we will always be faced with changes in our environment that we need to mitigate or adapt to. Clean energy helps reduce negative impacts and prepares us to overcome challenges."
- Marcy Bauer, EVgo
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- Marcy Bauer, EVgo
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March 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"Whether human caused or naturally driven, we will always be faced with changes in our environment that we need to mitigate or adapt to. Clean energy helps reduce negative impacts and prepares us to overcome challenges."
- Marcy Bauer, EVgo
Read Marcy’s story here ➡️ ce4aef.org/face-of-clea...
- Marcy Bauer, EVgo
Read Marcy’s story here ➡️ ce4aef.org/face-of-clea...
“The energy grid is something every single American uses on a daily basis and it’s going to be an increasingly more important issue because our power demands are going to continue to increase with transitions to EV’s and all sorts of other things being electrified.” - Grace Stanke
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March 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
“The energy grid is something every single American uses on a daily basis and it’s going to be an increasingly more important issue because our power demands are going to continue to increase with transitions to EV’s and all sorts of other things being electrified.” - Grace Stanke
Minnesota’s green bank is unlocking millions in #cleanenergy investments, supporting businesses, and driving economic growth. With $265M in project applications already in the pipeline, this initiative is building a thriving clean energy economy.
Amid federal funding crisis, Minnesota rolls out state green bank…
Starting this year, the state-funded program will annually loan out at least $25 million for clean energy projects that meet its requirements.
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February 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Minnesota’s green bank is unlocking millions in #cleanenergy investments, supporting businesses, and driving economic growth. With $265M in project applications already in the pipeline, this initiative is building a thriving clean energy economy.
The Domestic Content Adder incentivizes developers to use US-made content in their advanced energy projects by increasing the value of their underlying tax credits. Learn how this tax policy is bolstering America’s energy independence & generating jobs:
Domestic Content Adder - Unlocking Advanced Energy
Unlocking Advanced Energy
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February 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Domestic Content Adder incentivizes developers to use US-made content in their advanced energy projects by increasing the value of their underlying tax credits. Learn how this tax policy is bolstering America’s energy independence & generating jobs:
Learn how the federal #DirectPay tax policy, restricted to tax-exempt orgs, made #solar panel installation possible for St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Lewisburg, #PA, saving the church thousands in utility costs: https://buff.ly/3CLofyt
February 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Learn how the federal #DirectPay tax policy, restricted to tax-exempt orgs, made #solar panel installation possible for St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Lewisburg, #PA, saving the church thousands in utility costs: https://buff.ly/3CLofyt
The Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit allows businesses & tax-exempt orgs to lower the cost of purchasing an alternative fuel vehicle. See how this credit helps school districts, like Hardin County in downstate IL, electrify school bus fleets & reduce costs:
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February 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit allows businesses & tax-exempt orgs to lower the cost of purchasing an alternative fuel vehicle. See how this credit helps school districts, like Hardin County in downstate IL, electrify school bus fleets & reduce costs:
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South Carolina’s electric co-ops are adding 695 MW of energy—boosting reliability for 2 million people! With new solar, battery storage, and nuclear power, communities are seeing stronger, more secure energy for the future.
#EnergyDominance
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#EnergyDominance
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Trump’s offshore wind assault threatens factory jobs in GOP districts
Over 64% of manufacturing and supply-chain investment supporting the emerging industry is in Republican districts, per new data.
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February 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
South Carolina’s electric co-ops are adding 695 MW of energy—boosting reliability for 2 million people! With new solar, battery storage, and nuclear power, communities are seeing stronger, more secure energy for the future.
#EnergyDominance
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#EnergyDominance
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“Government support for clean energy is an investment in the future. Funding oil and gas is just life support for an aging industry.”
- Kevin Doffing, Founder & CEO, Project Vanguard
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- Kevin Doffing, Founder & CEO, Project Vanguard
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February 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“Government support for clean energy is an investment in the future. Funding oil and gas is just life support for an aging industry.”
- Kevin Doffing, Founder & CEO, Project Vanguard
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- Kevin Doffing, Founder & CEO, Project Vanguard
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Homeowners in #Texas are getting free solar and battery storage, reducing energy costs and ensuring backup power during outages. This clean energy expansion is strengthening the local economy while keeping families powered up when they need it most.
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Sonnen, Solrite to offer free batteries and solar to Texas homeowners
The catch: The companies will own and use the equipment to create a virtual power plant that they are betting will pay off installation costs.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Homeowners in #Texas are getting free solar and battery storage, reducing energy costs and ensuring backup power during outages. This clean energy expansion is strengthening the local economy while keeping families powered up when they need it most.
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UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com features the real stories of advanced energy projects, including:
⛪️ A PA church saving money with rooftop solar
☀️ A Southwest VA coalfield repurposed into a solar farm
🚍 A school district in IL switched to electric school buses
️️👷 New solar+battery manufacturing in CA
⛪️ A PA church saving money with rooftop solar
☀️ A Southwest VA coalfield repurposed into a solar farm
🚍 A school district in IL switched to electric school buses
️️👷 New solar+battery manufacturing in CA
Unlocking Advanced Energy
Learn more about how advanced energy is growing America’s economy, and the role tax policies play in that process.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com features the real stories of advanced energy projects, including:
⛪️ A PA church saving money with rooftop solar
☀️ A Southwest VA coalfield repurposed into a solar farm
🚍 A school district in IL switched to electric school buses
️️👷 New solar+battery manufacturing in CA
⛪️ A PA church saving money with rooftop solar
☀️ A Southwest VA coalfield repurposed into a solar farm
🚍 A school district in IL switched to electric school buses
️️👷 New solar+battery manufacturing in CA
California’s #electric truck industry is growing fast, and innovative microgrids are stepping in to meet demand. Investments in solar, battery storage, and flexible energy solutions are helping businesses cut costs while strengthening the local economy.
Without enough utility power, California EV-truck depots try…
Truck-charging depots that need more power are installing solar, batteries, and fossil-gas generators. Could these types of microgrids serve the grid at…
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February 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
California’s #electric truck industry is growing fast, and innovative microgrids are stepping in to meet demand. Investments in solar, battery storage, and flexible energy solutions are helping businesses cut costs while strengthening the local economy.