What if the future of clean energy depends on unlikely partnerships between oil and gas companies and climate advocates? In this thought-provoking episode of The Solar Coaster, I sit down with Reverend Kevin Taylor—a faith leader who's navigated the intersection of ministry, clean energy innovation, and controversial industry partnerships. Reverend Taylor reveals how his solar journey began when a Boston church became the first in the 5,000-church AME connection to install solar panels, why churches make perfect but underutilized solar candidates despite funding challenges, and how the absence of tax credits creates barriers for nonprofits. We dive into his transformative work converting Greentown Labs from an S-Corp to a nonprofit, his thrilling moment delivering the commencement address at Northeastern University's School of Science, and the painful reality of losing jobs for advocating that incumbent energy companies should participate in the clean energy revolution. Reverend Taylor shares his biblical perspective on environmental stewardship ("we were given one Earth—it's our responsibility to take good care of it"), why he believes oil and gas philanthropy could help communities most impacted by climate change, and how speaking truth about controversial partnerships cost him positions at organizations that deemed it "too political." Whether you're interested in faith-based environmentalism, nonprofit solar financing, the role of traditional energy companies in the transition, or the courage required to hold unpopular positions, Reverend Taylor's journey offers a unique perspective on clean energy that challenges conventional thinking.

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