Written by Kristin Stroup
Kristin Stroup
Kris has focused her career at the intersection of economic development and sustainable energy access. Her work, both in the United States and overseas, has spanned policy and strategic planning, deployment of renewable energy technologies, climate adaptation and resilience strategy, rural electrification, community livelihood improvement, and all aspects of program and project design and management.
Solar-powered microgrids are ready to support communities in WNC
Two new mobile solar-powered microgrids are ready for use in Western North Carolina, and 24 stationary microgrids are coming to sites like fire stations, libraries and community centers.
Hurricane Helene recovery and resilience updates for WNC
Fourteen months after Hurricane Helene devastated our region, residents, state agencies, local governments and community organizations are still working to provide recovery assistance to communities that need support rebuilding and restoring livelihoods after the storm.