A “solutions-focused climate story….[that] demonstrates the societal and human health impact that climate justice action — in this case, renewable energy — can have on individuals and communities.” — kawarthaNOW.com / ReFrame Film Festival
“An unprecedented glimpse into the material steps being taken to improve the energy economy for those curious about green investment and renewable energy redevelopment.” —Evan Robins, Arthur Press
“Watch it and give your sense of possibility a much-needed boost!”— Randall Amster, Georgetown University
From zeitgeist clean energy projects and early solar adopters to investors trying to bolster local economies with clean energy, to environmental justice communities fighting to keep the lights on, How To Power A City showcases the people leading the way to our nation’s clean energy future. What began as a look at solar and wind power in the large urban sprawls of New York City, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and Detroit/Highland Park soon expanded to include towns in mountainous Vermont and communities throughout Puerto Rico. This allows the film to subtly explore what it means to be a city and the malleability of developed environments, no matter the size. How To Power A City is a behind-the-scenes exploration of leadership, innovation, technology, public participation, and what energy transformation looks like in everyday situations.
Directed by Melanie La Rosa
Runtime: 73 mins
Melanie La Rosa will join for discussion
Melanie La Rosa is an award-winning filmmaker and professor. Her documentary, “How To Power A City” (2023) follows people leading renewable energy projects in six U.S. and Puerto Rico locales. She is a Public Voices Fellow on the Climate Crisis with the OpEd Project and Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the author of “Communities and the Clean Energy Revolution” (Lexington Books, 2022). Her films air nationally on PBS and have screened at festivals worldwide. Her articles appear in World War Zero, The Progressive, and other national publications, and she has won many competitive grants supporting her films.
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