This is the second episode of Black Beat Podcast's special series on Environmental Justice #EarthNeedsAllies. A collaboration between Flossin Media and the Soul District Business Association to highlight the SDBA's annual fundraising event, the MLK Dream Run. This month long series highlights the people and organizations who are top notch Allies of the Earth through stewardship, education and service.

In this episode of the Black Beat Podcast, Pacific Power Regional Business Manager, Bob Gravely,

sits down with our host, John Washington, to discuss the company's efforts to provide sustainable,

renewable energy options for millions of area customers. Gravely also details the ways that the company

seeks to engage diverse community input into decisions that affect energy needs across the board

and shares how Pacific Power is joining forces with community organizations and concerned citizens to

broaden an equitable spectrum of engagement.

What Black Beat Host, John Washington and Bob Gravely talk about:

Mr. Gravely's history and experience working for Pacific Power
How Pacific Power is contributing to Environmental Justice
What makes Pacific Power good Earth Allies
How Pacific Power is leveraging the opportunity presented by the State's 100 million dollar investment into electric
vehicle (EV) charging stations
How Pacific Power is actively engaging Black communities in decision-making and its earth stewardship programs
Workforce development and environmental justice issues that PP is taking an active role in creating/maintaining
Benefits, drawbacks and overall viability of Wind, Solar, Nuclear, and Hydro-power options
Bob's thoughts on 2- 3 things everyone needs to focus on to improve environmental conditions over the next 3 years

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Tony Devine | Aruba Juice

Black Beat PodcastBy Flossin MediaJul 30, 2021