The power of solar energy in Middle Tennessee

As the conversation about climate change continues, interest in sustainable energy is also expanding.

In this episode, we’re focusing on solar energy and its potential in Nashville. We explore the options available to homeowners interested in reducing their carbon footprints and take a look at at some of the large-scale solar projects either under way or on the horizon in Middle Tennessee. 

But first, Middle Tennessee is home to one of the nation’s top climate polluters. WPLN environmental reporter Caroline Eggers explains who it is and why it matters at the top of the show.

Guests:

• Caroline Eggers, WPLN environmental reporter
• Carol Ziegler, homeowner who has solar panels, family practitioner and cofounder of the Climate, Health, and Energy Equity Lab at Vanderbilt
• Jason Carney, founder and CEO of Energy Electives
• Kendra Abkowitz, chief sustainability and resilience officer at Metro Nashville
• Matt Beasley, chief commercial officer for Silicon Ranch

Previous WPLN coverage:

• Want solar panels? In Tennessee, only corporations and the wealthy can really afford them.
• Nashville mayor calls on TVA to convert coal plant to solar energy — not gas
• Nashville and Memphis rank near the bottom for solar capacity. Here’s why.