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S1: E2 LA's Bold Path to 100% Renewable Energy - A Lesson in Community Power
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Want to know how Los Angeles is revolutionizing the path to clean energy? On the Just Power Podcast you'll discover how LA is proving that the road to 100% renewable energy runs straight through its communities.
Join host, Carolyn Parrs, for an enlightening conversation with Megan Day (Senior Energy Planner, National Renewable Energy Lab) and Gregory Reed (Director, LADWP) about LA100 - a groundbreaking initiative that's putting community voices at the center of LA's energy transformation.
Key Ideas
- How LA is engaging 100+ community groups to shape its clean energy future.
- Why cooling access isn't just about comfort - it's about survival.
- The surprising ways community input is accelerating LA's transition.
- Practical strategies any utility can use to strengthen community partnerships.
Don't miss these powerful insights from one of the most ambitious clean energy initiatives in the country. Whether you're a utility leader, city planner, community advocate or an energy geek, this episode reveals how putting people first creates better energy solutions for all.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to LA 100 and Clean Energy Goals
02:02 The Role of Community in Energy Transition
11:07 Community-Guided Methodology and Findings
15:09 Electrification of Heavy-Duty Vehicles
20:56 Access to Cooling and Health Implications
29:07 Ongoing Community Engagement and Action Plans
34:23 Justice Framework in Energy Transition
37:54 Advice for Cities and Utilities on Energy Equity
Note
Gregory Reed, LADWP: Heavy duty electric trucks are a part of our Medium and Heavy Duty (MDHD) EV Rebate program. In total, there are 47 MHD EVs that were supported or have active reservations for funding within the MDHD rebate program. 22 of these are considered heavy duty.
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Just Power is produced and hosted by Carolyn Parrs, sustainability and environmental communication and marketing consultant, coach, and advocate for a just transition to clean energy that leaves no one behind. The podcast is brought to you by New Mexico State University and Mind Over Markets.
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