Episode
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Powering Phoenix: EV Equity, Access, and Innovation

Business and Sustainability Innovators

In this illuminating episode of Harvesting Wisdom, Dr. Roselle sits down with Karen Apple, the Electric Vehicle Program Manager for the City of Phoenix's Office of Sustainability. Karen breaks down the city’s bold mission to become the most sustainable desert city on the planet by transforming transportation, equity, and workforce development through electric vehicle infrastructure. She discusses the six pillars guiding her work, from EV charging deployment and policy to community equity and public education.Listeners will learn about Phoenix’s new EV-ready building codes, efforts to reduce air pollution, inclusive strategies for underserved communities, and a powerful roadmap for scaling sustainability in urban areas. With practical insights for businesses, residents, and city planners, this episode offers a blueprint for what it means to "leave a social footprint" and "close the gap between information and action."

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