About this episode
In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Meghan Milo, Director of Energy Solutions, Curriculum and Instruction at Madison Energy Infrastructure, to explore how solar energy is transforming far more than just rooftops. From budget relief to career readiness, schools across the country are discovering that solar can power a whole new vision of what's possible in education.Drawing from her unique background, Meghan shares how Madison’s work with school districts is delivering triple-impact results: lower energy costs, stronger sustainability leadership, and hands-on student learning. But this isn’t just about kilowatt-hours or curriculum standards, it’s about community, opportunity, and inspiring the next generation of clean energy leaders.Whether you're a district decision-maker, a workforce strategist, or simply passionate about renewable energy's future, this episode delivers a front-row seat to how public schools are becoming unlikely champions of the clean energy transition.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How solar is saving school districts millions, without upfront costsWhy price certainty is a game-changer for public institutionsHow solar installations are fueling workforce development from kindergarten through graduationWhat makes solar education stick and how it’s reshaping student career pathsThe surprising power of real-time dashboards, hands-on experiments, and simple questions like: “What do you notice?”Why the "Solar Empowered Schools" initiative is gaining momentum in communities large and smallHow even one passionate teacher, student, or facilities leader can catalyze district-wide changeAbout Meghan MiloMeghan brings a rare combination of classroom experience and energy expertise to her role at Madison Energy Infrastructure. With nearly a decade of teaching under her belt and a prior career in energy analysis and curriculum development, she now leads efforts to integrate solar energy education into K–12 systems nationwide. Her work connects clean energy infrastructure to real-world learning, creating a bridge between today’s school buildings and tomorrow’s energy workforce.Links: Solar Empowered Schools - Take ActionSolar Empowered Schools - Classroom ResourcesMadison Energy Infrastructure's WebsiteMeghan Milo on LinkedInEpisode 39 with Kimberlee CenteraWes Ashworth: https://
