In Ohio town, energy 'locavores' drive demand for community solar

Energy News Network: Every Saturday, thousands of shoppers visit the farmers’ market in Athens, Ohio. In business since 1972, it was at one point the largest farmers’ market in the state, with 105 vendors selling produce, baked goods, and more.

Sarah Conley-Ballew, executive director of Upgrade Ohio, an energy advocacy group in Athens, came to energy from a background promoting local and sustainable food, including two years managing the market.

She finds many similarities between sustainable food and sustainable energy.

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