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DESCRIPTION:(RSVP @ https://partiful.com/e/bMWUJG1jXR2QcpoS82xz please!)\nHow can 
 permaculture design allow us to think of engaging with our energy systems 
 in ways that are transformative and community-centered? Can our sources of 
 energy be more democratic and localized; and if so, how?\n\nDuring a time 
 of uncertainty and climate disaster, we are becoming more and more aware of 
 how our modern systems impact the world around us. Our energy 
 infrastructure literally powers our lives — from our forms of transit, to 
 the food on our tables, to the media we consume, modern life is deeply tied 
 to our electrical system. However, the corporate energy systems which we 
 depend on also undeniably cause a lot of harm — Californians are no 
 stranger to the power outages and wildfires that are hallmarks of a 
 neglected investor-owned utility system. \n\n\nThrough roleplaying and 
 breakout conversations, we will engage with questions such as:\nHow do we 
 relate to our energy systems today?\nWhat are ways that we can support each 
 other as a collective during climate crises?\nWhat are empowerment-based 
 solutions to address energy consumption?\n\n ⚡☀️🔌\n\nOur guest 
 facilitator Ayla (she/her) is a campaign manager with the Local Clean 
 Energy Alliance. She currently focuses on expanding climate resilience hub 
 funding in Alameda and San Joaquin Counties, as well as building energy 
 justice coalitions in the Bay Area generally. She has worked in various 
 nonprofits and government agencies, addressing issues such as environmental 
 health in Bayview Hunters Point, youth organizing for environmental 
 justice, and grant funding for clean air justice projects in frontline 
 communities. In her spare time, Ayla enjoys Irish country dancing, reading, 
 and scaring herself with horror films.\n\nQuestions/prompts to think 
 about/bring, articles/ideas to noodle on)\nFlip through the People’s 
 History of Utilities handbook, created by the Energy Democracy 
 Project.\nQuestion to think about: What are ways that electricity powers 
 your life that you may not actively think about? What are ways that energy 
 “flies under the radar” of our lifestyles?\n\n\nStay connected with us: 
 https://linktr.ee/eastbaypermacultureguild\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/08/05/18868482.php
SUMMARY:Energizing Community: Relating to energy systems individually & collectively
LOCATION:a PLACE for Sustainable Living
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/08/05/18868482.php
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