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Germany is known for its Renewable Energy Act (EEG) of 2000, which facilitated community renewable projects. But the EEG didn't bring about the grassroots movement; the movement brought about the Act. Today, we hear some of the voices of pioneers who got started before there was a business model. And you might be surprised how big a role the Protestant Church played.
Full transcript available at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xFLkjnracOvseSGoqhV8Q2b9Kv6R4PK_WlcdGViWksw/edit?usp=sharing
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