Every successful disruptive technology follows a non-linear growth trajectory with gains followed by plateaus and then more gains. However, over the past decade, the EV adoption trendline in the US and globally has been steadily marching upward as more consumers abandon internal combustion vehicles for the lower operational costs, reduced maintenance, and cleaner ride EVs provide, even as America’s hyper-partisan politics drag EVs into the political fight. 

Last year, Catawba College became the first carbon neutral college in the Southeast. This summer, amid devastating federal blows to clean energy policy, Catawba’s pledge to sustainability isn’t hitting the brakes – it’s electrifying ten-fold.

Every city needs bridges. Roads. Drainage systems. We invest in these structures not just because we use them every day, but because they help us weather the disruption, stay connected, and return to normal after disaster.

Glades County showcased electric school buses as emergency assets, educating students and partners on disaster readiness and storm response.

The congregation installed 219 solar panels in July 2023, taking a bold step to align its operations with its mission of caring for God’s creation.

A Mother’s Fight for Clean Energy in Buses and Schools.

Emily from Virginia, shares her journey as a first-time EV owner. Driving a Nissan Ariya since June 2024, she combines solar power at home with her EV to achieve zero-emission driving. Emily's enthusiasm has influenced friends and family to consider electric vehicles, highlighting the joy and environmental benefits of EV ownership.

In Transylvania County, a quiet shift to electric school buses redefines what’s possible in rural Appalachia—for student health, community stewardship, and small-town resilience.

Carolina Carshare offers Charlotte residents access to electric vehicles at a fraction of the cost of traditional car ownership.

In April 2025, Generation180 and Rewiring America hosted "Amplifiers: Atlanta," a weekend workshop uniting 29 Georgia-based changemakers—comedians, educators, artists, and activists—to inspire clean energy action. Through storytelling, collaboration, and community-building, participants learned how individual choices, like electrifying homes and transportation, can significantly reduce emissions. The event emphasized that trusted messengers are key to sparking climate action, fostering a hopeful narrative over doom and gloom. Local leaders and experts shared insights on electrification and sustainability, empowering attendees to become catalysts for change in their communities.