Samantha Hamilton spoke about equity in the transition to solar energy at a recent forum
September 26, 2023
The Western Massachusetts Solar Forum was a free, virtual community event held in September 2023. UMass Clean Energy Extension collaborated with members of the Western Massachusetts state delegation (State Senator Jo Comerford and State Representative Mindy Domb), as well as a planning committee of solar photovoltaic stakeholders and experts to plan the event.
Director of Coalition Building and Community Engagement Samantha Hamilton presented during Session 3 of the forum.
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