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Turning Energy Equity into Economic Power in the Age of AI (S3:E2)
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Host Carolyn Parrs explores how energy equity can drive profitable innovation with Dana Clare Redden, founder of Solar Stewards. As AI and data centers consume city-scale amounts of energy while nearly half of Americans struggle with energy bills, Carolyn and Dana reveal how Social RECs (renewable energy credits) and other energy solutions create win-wins that benefit both corporations and historically excluded communities.
The conversation covers critical topics including data center community impact, energy justice, distributed solar ownership, and policy frameworks that make equity non-negotiable in the clean energy transition.
Key Insights:
• Social RECs and renewable energy credit marketplaces for community benefit.
• Data center energy consumption impacts on local communities and utility rates.
• Energy equity strategies and community ownership models in clean energy.
• Policy mandates for localized renewable energy procurement.
• Community benefit agreements for energy infrastructure development.
• Economic inclusion through distributed solar generation.
• Corporate ESG strategies that create measurable community impact.
About Just Power Podcast
The Just Power Podcast is about making clean, affordable and reliable energy accessible to everyone. Created and hosted by Carolyn Parrs, it features energy experts, policymakers, tribal voices, and community champions who are working hard to make energy equity a reality in our energy transition.
About Dana Clare Redden, Founder of Solar Stewards
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaredden/
Solar Stewards: https://solarstewards.net/
About Carolyn Parrs, Host of Just Power Podcast
Carolyn Parrs is the CEO of Mind Over Markets, a branding and messaging firm that helps sustainable businesses and energy organizations communicate with clarity and power. Learn more at:
Website: https://mindovermarkets.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindovermarkets
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynparrs/
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