Consumers for Climate

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In this episode of Consumers for Climate, host Tina Munter speaks with Marvin Purry and Tony Jackson from Westside Legends, a community organization in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. They discuss the history and mission of Westside Legends, their efforts to revitalize the community through housing projects, and their partnership with Green Energy Consumers Alliance to promote renewable energy and electric vehicles. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, trust, and transparency in driving positive change, as well as the future goals of Westside Legends in creating a sustainable and equitable community.Visit https://www.westsidelegends.org/ to learn more about Westside Legends.

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Explore the complex world of third-party electric suppliers with Carrie Katan, our Massachusetts policy advocate. Learn about the impact of these suppliers, their aggressive marketing tactics, and how they often lead to higher costs for consumers.

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Dive into Rhode Island's legislative session, focusing on key climate bills and their outcomes. This episode explains our recent advocacy efforts in transportation, buildings, and electrification. Tune in to learn how you can get involved in shaping Rhode Island's climate future.

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In this episode, we explore how misinformation, often fueled by the fossil fuel industry, impacts consumer perceptions and policy decisions. We address common myths, and the complexities of tariffs and incentives affecting EV pricing. Join us as we uncover the truth behind EV disinformation and its implications for climate goals in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

In both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, ratepayer-funded clean energy programs have provided billions of dollars in benefits to residents, as well as good-paying jobs. The existence of these programs benefits everyone financially – even folks who don’t take advantage of the program offerings directly – by decreasing overall costs. But we have been seeing misinformation surrounding such programs, blaming them for our high energy bills. This is not true.

This episode debunks the disinformation around rising energy costs!

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We put the “happy” in Happy Earth Day! Here’s some positive climate news including protecting energy consumers from scams, green power for entire communities, EV rebates for rideshare drivers, energy efficient fisheries, and offshore wind development.

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In this episode, delve into offshore wind energy with Amanda Barker, our Clean Energy Program Coordinator. Amanda explains the reliability of offshore wind, its role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and its economic benefits for local communities. We also tackle disinformation about offshore wind's impact on marine life, emphasizing its environmental advantages.

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Energy Efficiency Coordinator, Loie Hayes, answers your burning questions about how heat pumps work and if they are right for you and your home.  

For access to the episode transcript, visit: ⁠https://info.greenenergyconsumers.org/podcast⁠Why are electric vehicles actually better for the environment? Are they less expensive than gas cars? What about charging? Electric Vehicle Program Director, Anna Vanderspek, joins us to explore the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) and their pivotal role for consumers and in combating climate change.

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Explore the world of Executive Director Larry Chretien as he explains the organization's mission and work!