E282: US Energy Transition: Barriers & Breakthroughs
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In this episode, our guest is Candace Miller, a seasoned global development and public health expert who has spent decades leading impactful programs across Africa, with organizations like the Millennium Challenge Corporation and USAID's Power Africa. Candace shares how her hands-on experience in energy access—particularly through solar mini-grids for health facilities—sparked her shift into clean energy advocacy in the U.S.
Now focused on accelerating the energy transition in the Northeast, she discusses policy barriers, affordability concerns, and the critical role of combating misinformation. From electrifying health clinics in Africa to navigating permitting hurdles in Massachusetts, Candace brings deep insight and optimism to the evolving clean energy landscape. She also weighs in on the future of EVs, the role of citizen movements, and the emerging potential of fusion energy.
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