John Smillie Back for Lunch With League

Last month, Lunch with the League hosted John Smillie, who talked about the rising costs of electricity, what factors impacted that cost and what can be done about the cost. Solar was going to be discussed, but time did not allow that portion of the presentation. 

Join the League Friday at noon, as Smillie continues his talk about energy, focusing on the need for utility scale solar. He will lay out the case for embracing utility scale solar, discussing the cost comparisons and local revenue benefits and recent deployment rates around the globe. He will also talk about the environmental benefits versus the status quo energy system and batteries and will bust some myths that make people hesitant about or resistant to solar energy. 

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County leads a number of studies, one of which includes Climate Change, its effects on our community and on government policy. Smillie has led the climate team for a number of years.  He resides in Crawfordsville with his wife and son and brings 17 years of corporate finance experience as well as his study and seven years of climate advocacy. Smillie also volunteers as a Congressional Liaison for Citizen’s Climate Lobby. 

Bring your lunch and join the League in welcoming Smillie at noon Friday at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 212 S. Green St. in Crawfordsville. 

Lunch with the League is a free program in the public interest sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County.