Florida Energy Equity Research And Development

Description:

The mission of Solar United Neighbors of Florida is to increase awareness and adoption of solar energy through education, advocacy, consumer protection and solarize programs. There is a large gap in who this information reaches, one that we hope to begin chipping away at. Increasing education and awareness of solar energy in underserved communities will lead to increased adoption and energy equity, as well as reduced energy burden. The member will help identify or develop best practices for engaging underserved communities and dispersing safe education throughout the most energy burdened communities. This project will help build our capacity to more extensively reach the communities that need it most and are at the highest risk for predatory or misleading information.

Member Duties : VISTA will develop a best practices evaluation report and strategic map for a train-the-trainer that identifies the best practices for outreach into underserved, energy burdened communities. This will be accomplished by researching and mapping out communities that meet these definitions. Document those in the region the member is serving. Document and share/train staff on best practices/tools for mapping. Noting best practices for outreach and sharing these with the state team. Also highlighting viability and prioritize tactics. Researching and identifying partners/CBOs for collaboration and documenting successful examples or piloting these. In addition, build partnerships with local community groups; Organize and implement a strategic map for a volunteer train- the-trainer system; Explore collaboration opportunities with partners to deploy education effectively, e.g. community ambassadors. Hold 5 listening sessions with partners and 5 listening sessions with volunteers.