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Kristal Hansley on Temperature Check, a Grist podcast about climate, race, and culture.

Kristal Hansley Discusses the Green Energy Divide in Grist’s “Temperature Check”

In a recent Grist feature titled “The Great Green Energy Divide,” Kristal Hansley, founder and CEO of WeSolar, sheds light on the growing disparities in the renewable energy sector, mainly how underserved communities are often left out of the benefits of clean energy. As the first Black woman to own a community solar company in the U.S., Kristal is uniquely positioned to speak about the intersection of energy equity and environmental justice. The article and accompanying podcast episode dive in

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Poster of Kristal Hansley for The Coolest Show podcast hosted by Rev Yearwood.

Kristal Hansley Talks Solar and Black Entrepreneurship on “The Coolest Show”

WeSolar’s CEO, Kristal Hansley, recently appeared on “The Coolest Show” hosted by Rev Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus, where she shared her insights on the future of clean energy and the importance of community solar. As the first Black woman in the U.S. to own a community solar company, Kristal discussed her journey, the challenges of launching a business during the pandemic, and the critical role solar legislation plays in expanding access to clean energy. In order for us to survive and thrive

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