From Blue to Green: Transforming Jobs Around the World
Chapter 5: A Family’s Legacy
Completing the Mill 19 solar project last summer, after two years of unforeseen challenges — including windy weather and a 3-month halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic — was emotional.
Sippey’s crew won praise from local residents for producing a shining example of Pittsburgh’s decades-long effort to clean up.
Tim Sippey shares his thoughts on the relationship between fighting climate change and supporting the growth of the green job sector.
Tim Sippey shares his thoughts on the relationship between fighting climate change and supporting the growth of the green job sector.
The complete solar array, now fully operable, will generate 2.5 megawatts of energy each year — enough to power 264 homes.
Despite their early nervousness and various challenges, the crew finished ahead of schedule and only broke 20 panels out of 5,000 — 480 under Scalo Solar’s budgeted prediction.
Sippey wishes his dad were alive to see the result. “In 21 years, it was the best job I ever ran," he says.
How would Tim’s father react to the rebirth of Mill 19? And will another Sippey be working at the site in years to come?
How would Tim’s father react to the rebirth of Mill 19? And will another Sippey be working at the site in years to come?
Coming up next:
Chapter 6: Meet Sandra & Colombia
We meet Sandra Garavito and learn about the work she and her team from USAID are doing to expand the green job sector in Colombia. Read Chapter 6: Meet Sandra & Colombia.
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