Local Action Is the Path Forward When Feds Deny Climate Change and Attack Clean Energy

Brief Description of Talk: Climate change is causing stronger and more erratic weather. We're seeing more wildfires, droughts, floods and heatwaves. The number one cause of climate change is the burning of fossil fuels for energy. The number one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels is to generate clean energy. In 2025, the Federal Government eliminated the 30% income tax credit for the installation of residential solar and batteries. As the Federal government adds barriers, state and local governments can become effective catalysts to accelerate clean energy. We'll talk about the Federal Government's retreat, and explore actions we can take to keep clean energy moving forward. 

Bio: Over twenty years ago, Jeanine Cotter co-founded Luminalt to build clean, reliable, locally generated electricity systems in the San Francisco Bay Area and create quality jobs for residents. One of few women running a solar installation company, and one…