“I just think it's a matter of educating people. I think people see solar and their eyes glaze over, especially if they live in an apartment or condo. The idea that you're participating in a collective effort to improve our energy grid is really appealing.”

“Solar energy sustains all life. It empowers and grounds us as a solid advocate on Earth’s behalf.”

“I wish more people realized we need nuclear plus renewables. We need a diverse energy portfolio in order to maintain reliability, accessibility, and a carbon emissions free grid.”

“Energy touches all parts of our lives. And for the first time in history, we are able to access it without the negative impacts of burning fossil fuels. Making it more affordable and equitable. It not only makes sense for our planet, but for our pocketbooks as well.”

“Clean energy is where there is more opportunity to make equitable jobs open to all.”

“Technology with Small Modular Reactors is growing, and these plants have incredible economic potential to stimulate struggling coal communities, all while producing no direct emissions. Clean energy seems like the obvious choice, economically and environmentally.”

“Clean energy is reducing our carbon footprint, stabilizing energy rates for our schools, and diversifying and modernizing our energy resources. I have seen first-hand how clean energy projects can create new opportunities for workforce development and bring pride to communities. ”

“One common misconception about clean energy, and climate action generally, is that it either takes heroic individual decisions OR mass collective direct action. However, these two aren’t at odds at all! The opposite, actually -- they’re deeply related. When you take climate action, say you choose clean energy, by sharing that choice with others you will inspire more in your circles of friends, family, and neighbors to make the switch, too.”

“I do wish folks better appreciated the permitting challenges besetting clean energy industries. Often "permitting reform" is confused with rubber stamping fossil fuel projects, but many state and local regulations are stifling the clean energy transition as well.”

“I wish more people understood he importance of engaging with local governments and communities, it's essential to the success of the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.”

“Congress should invest in clean energy because this is the industry that is growing; we are not on a sustainable trajectory with the potential for growth versus labor. We need people of almost every discipline to join this effort, thus clean energy has the potential to create so many diverse and meaningful jobs. ”

“What you permit, you promote. Investing in fossil fuel jobs is a silent indication that we are not serious about fixing global warming. Congress should be investing in training programs to help people working in fossil fuel plants transition to new clean energy jobs.”

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“Clean energy brings a cleaner environment, economic opportunity within the transition and strengthens National Security with energy independence.”

“Clean energy is crucially important to me to gain energy independence and reliance on foreign oil for a sustainable future.”

“Clean energy is home grown, clean energy is better for our air, land, and water, and clean energy is something that we should be proud to create.”

“Clean energy jobs will continue to grow and provide ample professional opportunities for those in the energy and other industries writ large.”

“Clean energy is important to me because it aids in a better future for our kids.”

“Clean energy brings jobs, including to Americans shut out of declining fossil fuel industry employment.”

“Clean energy provides the pathway for true independence.”