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About the Episode:
Each year, we give you an opportunity to join us in supporting a non-profit on Giving Tuesday.
This Giving Tuesday, we are shining a light on not one but three nonprofits using solar to address critical challenges, from disaster recovery to education and global energy access.
These organizations are making an extraordinary difference by leveraging renewable energy to drive change where it’s needed most. If you attended Solar Fight Night this year at RE+, you’ve already helped contribute toward these orgs, but you may not even realize it!
Today, we will introduce you to all three organizataions, give you more detail on their respective missions, and invite you to BOOST the giving by helping us top-off the donation they'll receive from Solar Fight Night!
We can make a difference.
Here are 3 outstanding nonprofits that we believe deserve your time AND your treasure.
You’ll hear from:
Solar Fight Night curator, Daniel Dus, has been the driving force behind what we often call “the Met Gala of the solar industry”. Daniel joins the conversation to help set the stage for what we do and why we chose these 3 specific entities. This unique gathering unites solar industry leaders in an evening of entertainment, but it’s much more than a huge party - the profits raised go directly to these nonprofits. In fact, we’ve generated over $2 million USD to support projects ranging from disaster recovery to education and tribal community empowerment.
Let’s Share the Sun, led by Co-founder and President Bill Jordan, focuses on bringing solar power to underserved communities in under-developed nations like Haiti, Honduras, and Puerto Rico. By providing systems that deliver stability during disasters, such as powering critical medical equipment during hurricanes, the organization is transforming lives and scaling its efforts to reach 200 homes next year.
Contribute directly to Let’s Share the Sun today: https://bit.ly/ShareSun-Donate
Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS), led by Executive Director Kirk Ann Taylor and Board Member Laurie Smith, partners with California schools to reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and inspire students to pursue careers in clean energy. Their collaboration with Porterville Unified School District has already secured over $20 million for sustainable projects like HVAC upgrades and solar installations.
Contribute directly to CAPS today: https://bit.ly/CAPS-Donate
And last, but certainly not least,
The Honnold Foundation, led by Executive Director Emily Teitswort and created by [famed rock climber] Alex Honnold, enhances energy resilience globally by bringing solar solutions to vulnerable communities. These projects reduce energy costs and provide reliable power for families and local businesses in off-grid areas.
Contribute directly to The Honnold Foundation today: https://bit.ly/Honnold-Donate
This Giving Tuesday, celebrate how solar energy is changing lives.
Contribute to these powerful initiatives and help bring clean energy and hope to communities in need.
Will you join us?
Helpful RESOURCES:
Connect with Daniel Dus:
Connect with Bill Jordan:
Connect with Kirk Anne Taylor:
Connect with Laurie Smith:
Connect with Emily Teitsworth:
Check out Solar Fight Club:
Check out Let’s Share the Sun Foundation:
Check out Climate Action Pathways for Schools:
Check out the Honnold Foundation:
NOTEWORTHY QUOTEs:
“Clean energy is on the rise, the clean energy transition is happening. It is, in fact, as I said to someone very recently unstoppable. As we enter into a new era politically, we have to be reminded that we are all in the good fight, and it is unstoppable. It is inevitable that clean energy wins.”
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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
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