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LIVE WEB EVENT: How to organize, finance, and launch local energy projects

Power From the People coverWatch the recording of 'Power From the People' author Greg Pahl's presentation from Friday November 16, 2012.

Communities across the United States are taking power into their own hands by organizing, financing, and launching their own local renewable energy projects! In this webinar, energy expert Greg Pahl will described the best practices and lessons learned from the community-owned wind, solar, and biofuel projects featured in his latest book, Power From the People (Chelsea Green, 2012).

 


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