Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment

SOCM’s Green-Collar Jobs (GCJ) Committee understands the urgency in Tennessee to develop a more just and sustainable economy through green-collar jobs. Our vision is to ensure family-supporting jobs with workers’ rights, which strengthen communities and provide pathways out of poverty and an equitable, sustainable clean energy economy in Tennessee. As David Beaty, Chair of the Committee and Fentress County resident said in a Letter to the Editor of the Fentress Courier, “We must join together and let our elected officials know that they work for us and ask them to join us in this vision” (February 11, 2009). The Committee is engaging interested SOCM members in each of the 3 regions of the state to develop community assets and the potential for green-collar jobs in local communities. It is open to all interested SOCM members, so join today!

Franz's Story

Franz created his own geo-thermal system for his house which saves him over $500 a year on his electric bill!

Wayne and Nancy's Story

Wayne and Nancy found that little improvements really helped keep their energy costs low, but a programmable thermostat was a major money-saver!

Hector's Story

SOCM member Hector Black found a way to improve his gas mileage by changing his driving habits. Thanks for the tip, Hector!

Katie's Story

SOCM staffer Katie Greer explains how she saved money on her utility bill by getting a TVA In-Home Energy Audit and making a few home improvements. She's sharing her story on her progress toward making her home more energy efficient.