Michael’s Story – How Curiosity About Recycling in College Evolved Into a Career Working for Equitable Clean Energy

Please join us in celebrating Michael MacMiller, whose transformative decade-long journey from a curious college student encountering sustainability concepts for the first time to a solar professional dedicated to equity has been selected for HeatSpring’s Stay Curious campaign.

This initiative shines a spotlight on the transformative power of education in the clean energy sector, highlighting individuals whose learning journeys have not only shaped their careers but also created positive ripple effects in their organizations and communities. By sharing your stories, HeatSpring salutes the vital role of continuous learning and staying curious in driving the transition to clean energy and ultimately building a better tomorrow.

Michael’s path, from seeing his first recycling bin at Christian Brothers University to working across multiple states advocating for clean energy access in underserved communities, demonstrates how exposure to new concepts at the right moment can ignite a passion that shapes an entire career. His journey through organizations like the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Partnership for Southern Equity, and now Sunpath Solar shows us that curiosity combined with dedication to equity and education can create lasting change in both the renewable energy industry and the communities it serves.

Let’s hear from Michael!