Elizabeth Yeampierre
Attorney and longtime executive director of UPROSE, an environmental justice organization in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, that leads community-driven projects like Sunset Park Solar to reduce emissions, lower energy burdens, and build local climate resilience.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 59min
Solar Power to the People
Elizabeth Yeampierre, Executive Director of UPROSE, champions community-led climate solutions in Brooklyn. Arturo Massol-Deyá from Casa Pueblo de Adjuntas shares how Puerto Rico is achieving energy independence with solar microgrids post-hurricane. Skyler Zunk, CEO of Energy Right, discusses clean energy education in rural Virginia, emphasizing the blend of agriculture and solar tech. Together, they highlight the role of solar power in reinforcing community resilience, energy autonomy, and environmental justice.
Dec 26, 2025 • 58min
CLIMATE ONE: ENCORE: Solar Power to the People
Elizabeth Yeampierre, an attorney and environmental justice leader at UPROSE, discusses local solar initiatives in Brooklyn that empower communities and reduce energy costs. Arturo Massol-Deyá, from Casa Pueblo in Puerto Rico, shares insights on building resilient solar microgrids after disasters. Skyler Zunk, CEO of Energy Right, talks about promoting solar in conservative rural Virginia, emphasizing energy independence and local economic benefits. Together, they underscore the importance of community-driven clean energy solutions.
