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Mryia Williams - $300M Funding Solar for All
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Are you curious about how electric vehicle owners overcome range anxiety and embark on cross-country adventures?
Mryia Williams, the Ohio Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors and the Executive Director of Drive Electric Columbus shares exciting updates on the funding and initiatives driving solar and electric vehicle (EV) adoption. With a focus on accessibility, Mryia discusses the $312 million in funding from the Solar for All program, aimed at bringing solar energy to low-income communities. She also talks about the nuances of net metering policies and their impact on making solar more viable for homeowners. Additionally, Mryia addresses common concerns surrounding EVs, such as range anxiety, and provides valuable insights into navigating the transition to sustainable transportation.
Episode in a glance
- Solar for All and the $300+ million funding initiative
- Net Metering
- The Power of Community
- Conquering Range Anxiety
- Barriers to widespread solar and EV adoption
About Mryia Williams
Mryia Williams is the Ohio Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors (SUN), a national nonprofit that helps people go solar and fight for fair energy policies. Mryia is also the Executive Director for Drive Electric Columbus, a nonprofit organization that offers education and outreach about electric vehicles and EV infrastructure.
Connect with Mryia Williams and learn more about her sustainability work →
Solar United Neighbors (SUN)
https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/
https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/ohio/
https://www.facebook.com/solarunitedneighbors/
https://www.instagram.com/solarunitedneighbors
https://www.youtube.com/@SolarUnitedNeighbors
Drive Electric Columbus
https://driveelectriccolumbus.com/
https://www.facebook.com/driveelectriccolumbus
https://www.instagram.com/driveevcbus/
https://x.com/DriveEVColumbus
Stay ahead of the curve on solar and EV news in Ohio!
Subscribe to the Solar United Neighbors Ohio newsletter at solarunitedneighbors.org/ohio and get plugged in with Drive Electric Columbus at driveelectriccolumbus.com.
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Solar for All and the $300+ million funding initiative (00:01:34)
3. Net Metering (00:05:53)
4. The Power of Community (00:11:49)
5. Conquering Range Anxiety (00:14:33)
6. Barriers to widespread solar and EV adoption (00:20:19)
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