Another when you need to do the work and cause actual change.
As I revisited existing regulations for microgrids in the Philippines, I never realized how much work you have to put in to tell lawmakers what must change. As a matter of fact, you don’t tell regulators what it is in front of their faces. Instead, you present all your points nicely and clearly and give them to entities that can keep the ball rolling. Yes. Until it reaches the lawmakers themselves.
Actually, I am no expert. But I can read through documents, curate, and present my findings to those who are experts in the field. Do you know how much time it takes for you to come up with a decent policy recommendation? Then, the experts can provide comments and check sanity before giving a green light.
I have to admit it’s easier to just rally up on the street and tell regulators to “do something.” It’s way easier to let others become accountable. While it takes a lot of courage to say, “Here’s how I can help.”
Perhaps, real change is like that.
Change happens when you finally want to do something about it you’re concerned about. You don’t wait for somebody to step up and do the work.
You take the step.
And as I had learned when I was young, “It takes one to make a majority.”
We are waiting for you.
jessa 