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Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration

131) How decentralized energy grids support resilience against natural disasters with J.I. Cruz

Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration

kaméa chayne

Nature, Alternative Health, Society & Culture, Philosophy, Health & Fitness, Science

4.9661 Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2019

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

J.I. Cruz is the co-founder of ACEPR, a nonprofit social enterprise and accelerator program that aims to provide Puerto Rican community leaders with the resources, financing, and know-how needed to establish renewable energy microgrid cooperatives across the island.

 

On this episode, J.I. shares how renewable energy relates to natural disasters like hurricanes, the role of decentralized electric grids in sustainable development, how he deals with ageism as someone who started his social venture at 21 years old, and more.

 

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How does renewable energy relate to natural disasters and disaster relief?

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What is the role of decentralized electric grids in sustainable development?

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