From the Roof to the Classroom: How Schools Are Sparking the Future of Solar

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 costs
• Why price certainty is a game-changer for public institutions
• How solar installations are fueling workforce development from kindergarten through graduation
• What makes solar education stick and how it’s reshaping student career paths
• The 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 small
• How even one passionate teacher, student, or facilities leader can catalyze district-wide change

About Meghan Milo

Meghan 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 Action

Solar Empowered Schools - Classroom Resources

Madison Energy Infrastructure's Website

Meghan Milo on LinkedIn

Episode 39 with Kimberlee Centera

Wes Ashworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weslgs/

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