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Miami-Dade centers sustainability on what matters most: students

Over the past few years, Generation180 has been supporting and uplifting the clean energy progress underway at Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the third largest public school district in the …

First solar, then an EV – how will they electrify next?

Meet Sally of Landenberg, PA. Sally and her husband are environmentally conscious and are committed to clean energy. In 2021, they made the switch and purchased their first electric vehicle …

After more than a decade of EV ownership, this EV owner is still in love

Meet Vera, of Elverson, PA. Originally from Switzerland, Vera and her family have lived and driven their electric 2011 Nissan Leaf in four different U.S. states. After thirteen years and …

Going all-in on EV ownership, with no regrets

Jody wanted to go beyond everyday lifestyle actions and have a greater impact. After some research and family members inspiring her to explore going electric, she made the switch to …

Driving the Conversation: Insight on Electric Vehicles and North Carolina’s Transportation Future

State Senator Julie Mayfield is a passionate advocate for the environment, an electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast, and a key player in North Carolina’s legislative landscape. She sat down with Gen180’s …

Andrea is on an environmental justice mission. Her path? Electrification.

In the heart of Los Angeles, Andrea works from home — powered by clean energy —  to accelerate environmental justice with the nonprofit, Vote Solar. She shares how she made …

From electrifying her home to electrifying her community

Meet Shannon of Portland, Oregon. She started with upgrading her own home, and now works with Electrify PDX to help other Portland residents make the switch to reap the benefits …

An EV renter turned EV owner

With all the news around Hertz ditching their supply of electric vehicles (EVs), getting behind the wheel and experiencing an EV firsthand can have a big impact.  Rental cars are …

Pennsylvania town powers workforce training with the sun

The city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, located 60 miles east of Pittsburgh, earned a reputation during the Industrial Revolution as a leader in steel production and rail manufacturing. The historic coal …

EV neighbors turn into EV owners

This case study originally appeared in our 2023 Report: Your Influence Matters: Peer Influence and EV Adoption, which shows how an individual’s personal influence really matters when it comes to …