Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile
Rural Climate Partnership

@climaterural

Tools and opportunities for working people, small businesses & family farmers to leverage clean energy & regenerative agriculture to build up rural economies.

ID: 1508838076373614592

calendar_today29-03-2022 16:07:34

91 Tweet

128 Followers

113 Following

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Undocumented New Mexicans face language barriers, legal obstacles, and discrimination in the workforce. Grantee Somos Un Pueblo Unido advocates for immigrants and a transition to greener jobs. Learn more about their efforts: kunm.org/local-news/202…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Minimum wage workers in fields like agriculture endure myriad economic challenges, as detailed by leaders at Somos Un Pueblo Unido, an RCP grantee. This clip details the group’s work for racial and worker justice in New Mexico: newmexicopbs.org/productions/ne…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

RCP grantee Young Farmers are excited by a new Missouri program offering tax deductions to new farmers. It’s one of the first state opportunities of its kind! Learn more: iowapublicradio.org/harvest-public…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A community mapping project in rural Virginia presents a “step forward” for the area as it grapples with weather and economic challenges. Grantee Appalachian Voices helms the resiliency project in Dungannon, VA: timesnews.net/news/community…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Solar scams, while rare, are on the rise. Grantee Solar United Neighbors offers this advice to protect against scammers in the solar industry: canarymedia.com/articles/solar…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With the CoalfieldDevelopment, Cody Lynch helps West Virginians transition into solar jobs. "When your power goes out or we have flooding in the area or massive storms, you can build your own solar generator kit.” wvnews.com/news/wvnews/we…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new program in Appalachia aims to increase flood resilience. The plan suggests: boost local capacity, relieve financial burdens, improve flood mapping, and invest in natural mitigation. Read more from Appalachian Voices: appvoices.org/2024/08/30/flo…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congrats Christina Barkel with grantee Groundwork Center for being recognized in Traverse City Business News' 40 Under 40! As a food equity specialist, Christina tackles food insecurity while building local resilience in Michigan. Learn more about her impact: tcbusinessnews.com/40under40-intr…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With support from Solar United Neighbors, Tony Shultz used a federal REAP grant to install solar at his farm🌾🚜. Now he’s inspiring other Wisconsin farmers to do the same. Check out his story: waow.com/news/farms-sha…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An estimated 82 clean energy projects in Wisconsin could be eligible for labor-related tax incentives from the IRA, according to a new national report. Amy Barrilleaux from Clean Wisconsin said, “that’s a huge deal” for the WI clean energy industry. Read: wpr.org/news/wisconsin…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fracking is on the rise 📈in rural PA, but organizers with the Center for Coalfield Justice are determined to protect their communities. Find out how they’re taking action here: cnhinews.com/exchange/state…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

According to Center for Rural Affairs, farmers, ranchers, and rural business owners should keep an eye on the Sept. 30 deadline for #REAPgrant applications. See if you’re eligible to apply here: northtamatelegraph.com/opinion/editor…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After years being underserved by federal 🌾crop insurance programs, specialty producers now have new opportunities thanks to the expansion of the Enhanced Coverage Option(ECO). Learn more about the expanded coverage from Center for Rural Affairs: oaoa.com/opinion/guest-…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Southwest Utah, “life without a car is full of roadblocks.” 🚧 United Today, Stronger Tomorrow is pushing for better public transit in places like St. George to help folks like Vanessa Miller, who spend hundreds on rideshares each week just to get by: kuer.org/business-econo…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌿 Georgia Interfaith Power and Light is speaking up for rural Georgians: “Burning wood pellets for power emits more carbon per megawatt produced than burning coal.” 🚫🌍 Read about their fight against biomass here: ledger-enquirer.com/news/environme…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌞 Congratulations to Native Renewables on their OCED award! They’re bringing #solarenergy to 300 homes across rural Navajo and Hopi communities. ⚡🏠 Learn more about out their project here:energy.gov/oced/articles/…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Advocates with Groundswell and NRDC 🌎🏡 discuss the challenges to clean energy siting in rural and Tribal communities, urging a better process to address local concerns. Read their joint piece: nrdc.org/bio/christy-go…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

RCP Grantee Groundswell is partnering with the City of Lanett, Alabama, to reduce energy burdens and improve efficiency for #rural residents. Find out how they’re keeping the lights on and costs down💡🏠valleytimes-news.com/2024/07/lanett…

Rural Climate Partnership (@climaterural) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During a 🏛️White House event, Michelle Moore of Groundswell shared how faith leaders are making the most of Direct Pay for #cleanenergy projects. Find out how they’re doing it here: solarquarter.com/2024/08/14/whi…