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Art and entertainment can help get our attention about things that matter. The campaign partnered with local filmmakers and influencers to tell stories of how the Southeast is tapping into federal clean energy funds.
Lynchburg City Schools awarded $10.5 million for 25 electric school buses and EV chargersLynchburg City Public Schools (LCPS) in central Virginia utilized federal funding to purchase 25 electric school buses. LCPS Transportation Director Hope Watts shares that “the abundance of funding is what made this possible.” LCPS received nearly $10 million from the U.S. EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, $500,000 in federal grants for charging infrastructure, and up $1 million from the IRS in federal tax credits. By switching from diesel to electric school buses, the district will save $150,000 per year in fuel costs and more in avoided maintenance costs.
The Climate TranslatorLearn about the power of induction stoves and EVs In this series from Atlanta comedian David Perdue and friends.
Sol: AminataAminata's passion for clean energy and the transformative power of education drives real change in her community and a cleaner, brighter future for all. This video is part of the “Sol” series from Atlanta filmmaker Erik Medina.
SOL: NICOLEThrough her work with the Georgia BRIGHT program, Nicole is helping households and nonprofits harness the power of rooftop solar. This video is part of the “Sol” series from Atlanta filmmaker Erik Medina.
Chef dariusChef Darius from Atlanta, Georgia, cooks a perfect dinner using an induction stovetop.
Walterina MercadoAtlanta-based comedian Lisandra Vasquez brings us Walterina Mercado, who reveals how to take climate action based on your astrological sign.
Rosario EV test DriveRose, a Raleigh-local and Costa Rica native, explores downtown North Carolina in an electric vehicle.
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS LEADS THE CHARGE WITH ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS FLEET AND CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVESTwo years after receiving North Carolina's first electric school bus, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is electrifying its fleet and advancing climate resilience with $4.99M in IRA funding for renewable energy projects.