Rural Renaissance - Revitalizing America''s Hometowns Through Clean Power

For decades, we've heard that local, renewable power is on the horizon, and that cheaper technologies will revolutionize our energy system. Michelle Moore has spent her career proving that this opportunity is already here--and that any community, no matter how small, can build their own clean energy future. In Rural Renaissance, Moore describes five pathways to clean power in rural America and strategies for building it, including energy efficiency, renewable power, resilience (including microgrids and battery storage), the electrification of transportation, and finally, broadband internet. This accessible guide offers a vision of thriving rural communities where clean power is the spark that leads to greater investment, vitality, and equity.

About the author

L. Michelle Moore is CEO of Groundswell, a nonprofit that builds community power by connecting solar and energy efficiency with economic development, affordability, and quality of life. In December 2022, she was confirmed by the US Senate to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors. A social entrepreneur and former White House official with roots in rural Georgia, Michelle has been helping communities across America shape sustainable, clean energy futures for 25 years. Her accomplishments range from leading the effort to cut federal energy use by $11 billion and deploy 3.2 gigawatts of new renewable energy for President Obama, to developing innovative new clean energy programs for her hometown. Michelle was born and raised in LaGrange, Georgia, and now lives in Midlothian, Virginia, with her family. Her work is rooted in her faith, and the commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself."

Summary

An inspiring guide to bringing clean power to rural communities today.

Product details

• Authors: L Michelle Moore, L Michelle Moore, L. Michelle Moore
• Publisher: Island Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781642831962
• ISBN: 978-1-64283-196-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; USA, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy, SCIENCE / Energy, Rural communities, United States of America, USA, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Rural communities / rural life