As ecological and economic justice movements hit the same hard limits of possibility, being realistic today means getting serious about what might have formerly been impossible: actually replacing our broken corporate capitalist system. Join us to learn how we can begin to build together for the systemic change we need to save both democracy and the planet. As a political economist, author, former legislative director in the House and Senate, nonprofit innovator and scholar, Gar utilizes his vast experience and education to explain to us about breakthrough models for community-based political-economic development and new institutions of community wealth ownership. He will highlight local, state and national policy approaches to community stability in the era of globalization that really work and can spread widely. Sounds like hope for the future to me.

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) began recognizing customers with BrightEE awards (now known as TEP Go Green Awards) five years ago to promote awareness of its energy efficiency programs, which help customers save energy while producing substantial environmental benefits. Join me to learn about an over-the-top accomplishment on the part of one of Tucson’s local school districts. When you hear about what they were able to do, it will come as no surprise as to why they were awarded the Public School District award. One of the most fun aspects we will hear about is a competition they put on having three of their schools compete in a pilot program, to see which one could save more energy over a 90-day period. Game on! This show made possible due to the generous support of Tucson Electric Power.

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) began recognizing customers with BrightEE awards (now known as TEP Go Green Awards) five years ago to promote awareness of its energy efficiency programs, which help customers save energy while producing substantial environmental benefits. Join me to learn how TEP and the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona have partnered for many years to teach girls how to save energy by upgrading to efficient LED lighting. Ready for this little teaser? During their annual cookie sales, how many LED lightbulbs did the Girl Scouts give out to the community? We will also find out what there is to know about a new energy efficient building, Angel Charity Place for Girls , which promotes health and wellness, art, entrepreneurship, and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for girls. I am always excited to hear about and learn about the power and impact of Girls Scouts and the Southern Arizona girl scouts are rocking our corner of the world. This show made possible due to the generous support of Tucson Electric Power.

Tucson Electric Power  (TEP) has consistently demonstrated the power of partnerships when it comes to energy efficiency. They began recognizing customers with BrightEE awards (now known as TEP Go Green Awards) five years ago to promote awareness of its energy efficiency programs, which help customers save energy while producing substantial environmental benefits. Join me to learn about TEP’s impactful partnership with the University of Arizona (UofA) and the reasons behind their selection of the UofA for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.   How are these partners leading the way in the research and development of solar energy and storage systems? And what makes the UofA Science and Technology Park  one of the largest multi-technology solar testing facilities in the United States? Inquiring minds want to know. This show made possible due to the generous support of Tucson Electric Power.