When I first started volunteering for the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, Virginia was still a coal state, and a few dozen environmentalists in a room represented a significant percentage of the Commonwealth's total solar capacity. Over the last 15 years the picture sure has changed. In 2021, solar produced more electricity in Virginia than coal did.

Sierra Club has played a major role in these advances through our advocacy. That's why I'm raising money to ensure we can pay the staff who help to make us so successful. I've committed to raising $1,000 and hope you will make a donation to help me meet that goal.

I'll be co-leading a Solar Walk in Richmond on June 12, where we will see rooftop solar helping to make electricity more affordable for low-income Virginians and talk about the policies we're working on. Come join us--or just donate!