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Sparking Change | Solar in Berks County Schools

August 20, 2026

Listen to the latest episode of Sparking Change: The Official Podcast of Berks County Community Foundation, titled “Solar in Berks County Schools”.

Generation 180 is a national nonprofit helping individuals find clean energy solutions, which believes that schools are a good fit for implementing community-based solar projects.

Shannon Crooker, PA Director at Generation 180, sits down with Emily Smedley, Environment and Energy Program Officer of Berks County Community Foundation, to discuss emerging solar projects in Berks County schools. Crooker explains the health, financial, and ecological benefit of schools going solar–and how school leadership can utilize grant opportunities to get started on their solar journey.

Learn more about Generation 180’s Solar for All Schools program by clicking here.

Connect with Shannon Crooker by emailing her at shannon.crooker@generation180.org.

Connect with Emily Smedley by calling the foundation at 610-685-2223.

The mission of Berks County Community Foundation is to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for Berks County residents.

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